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THE GLORY AND HAPPINES of a true Christian.
THE GLORY AND HAPPINESS of a true Christian.
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Reuelation: 3. verse: 4. NOtwithstanding thou hast a few names yet in Sardis, which haue not defiled then garments,
Revelation: 3. verse: 4. NOtwithstanding thou hast a few names yet in Sardis, which have not defiled then garments,
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and they shall walke with me in white: &c. IN this Booke there is a description of the state of the Church, First, as it was present when Iohn writt this Booke of the Reuelation: and this is in the three first Chapters set forth together with a description of Christ that reuealed this.
and they shall walk with me in white: etc. IN this Book there is a description of the state of the Church, First, as it was present when John writ this Book of the Revelation: and this is in the three First Chapters Set forth together with a description of christ that revealed this.
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The first is a propheticall prediction or description of the state of the Church as it should be from that time euen vnto the end of the world.
The First is a prophetical prediction or description of the state of the Church as it should be from that time even unto the end of the world.
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The Lord Iesus appearing vnto Iohn in the Ile Pathmos, did command him to write seuen Epistles vnto the seuen Churches in Asia: and here in the begining of this third Chapter he is commaunded to write vnto the Angell of the Church of Sardie; and this Epistle being the first in order reacheth from the first verse to the eighth verse.
The Lord Iesus appearing unto John in the I'll Patmos, did command him to write seuen Epistles unto the seuen Churches in Asia: and Here in the beginning of this third Chapter he is commanded to write unto the Angel of the Church of Sardis; and this Epistle being the First in order reaches from the First verse to the eighth verse.
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In which obserue a commaundement giuen to write: In the Epistle there be three things to be noted.
In which observe a Commandment given to write: In the Epistle there be three things to be noted.
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The preface or entrance into the same, wherein Christ himselfe is described by certaine roialties. The matter or substance of the Epistle. The Conclusion thereof.
The preface or Entrance into the same, wherein christ himself is described by certain royalties. The matter or substance of the Epistle. The Conclusion thereof.
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Verses. 5. 6. In the preface there be two great royalties giuen to Christ, the first, that he had the seuen spirits of God. Verses. 5. 6. In the preface there be two great royalties given to christ, the First, that he had the seuen spirits of God.
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The second, that he held the seuen starres, and this was a fit Preface for the matter ensuing,
The second, that he held the seuen Stars, and this was a fit Preface for the matter ensuing,
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for by hauing the seuen spirits of God, is to be vnderstood, that he hath the manifold graces of the spirit;
for by having the seuen spirits of God, is to be understood, that he hath the manifold graces of the Spirit;
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and it was meete this drowsie Church of Sardie should take knowdge thereof;
and it was meet this drowsy Church of Sardis should take knowdge thereof;
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that had formerly so ill husbanded the graces of God which they had receiued, that they were in a manner lost, to the end they might know when they might restore them againe.
that had formerly so ill husbanded the graces of God which they had received, that they were in a manner lost, to the end they might know when they might restore them again.
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And secondly hee is said to haue the seuen starres in his hand.
And secondly he is said to have the seuen Stars in his hand.
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as in the first Chapter, 26. 20. verses, which stars are the Ministers of the Churches, whome Christ vseth as his instruments & tooles to worke withall,
as in the First Chapter, 26. 20. Verses, which Stars Are the Ministers of the Churches, whom christ uses as his Instruments & tools to work withal,
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yea he hath them so, that he can punnish them if they become vnfaithfull.
yea he hath them so, that he can Punish them if they become unfaithful.
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Touching the matter or substance of the Epistle, it containeth a reprehension of the Minister and people of Sardie; for that hauing formerly receiued some grace and life from God, they were growen to that passe that Christ accounted them little better then starke dead:
Touching the matter or substance of the Epistle, it Containeth a reprehension of the Minister and people of Sardis; for that having formerly received Some grace and life from God, they were grown to that pass that christ accounted them little better then stark dead:
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First, telling them, I know thy workes, that is, thy deadnesse in Gods seruice.
First, telling them, I know thy works, that is, thy deadness in God's service.
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Now little ioy might they haue that Christ knoweth this by them, that they were no better
Now little joy might they have that christ Knoweth this by them, that they were no better
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And so now many a man may take little ioy to remember that Christ knoweth his workes;
And so now many a man may take little joy to Remember that christ Knoweth his works;
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he being a Blasphemer, a Sabboth-breaker, a drunkard, or a worldling &c. And little ioy let them haue for me till they be ashamed of these their workes,
he being a Blasphemer, a Sabbath-breaker, a drunkard, or a worldling etc. And little joy let them have for me till they be ashamed of these their works,
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and til they goe to make complaint to God against themselues for their sinnes, and seeke to haue their euill conuersation reformed.
and till they go to make complaint to God against themselves for their Sins, and seek to have their evil Conversation reformed.
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As for the Church of Smirna mentioned in the second chapter and verse. 9. that had a name to be poore,
As for the Church of Smyrna mentioned in the second chapter and verse. 9. that had a name to be poor,
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but indeed was rich, it might be a ioy to it that Christ knew their works:
but indeed was rich, it might be a joy to it that christ knew their works:
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for though they were reproched and accounted to be Hippocrites, yet sith they did endeauour to walke Godly though in much weakenesse;
for though they were reproached and accounted to be Hypocrites, yet sith they did endeavour to walk Godly though in much weakness;
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yet this is their comfort, that Christ knoweth them, and also loueth and alloweth of them,
yet this is their Comfort, that christ Knoweth them, and also loves and alloweth of them,
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though wicked men doe both scorne and hate them.
though wicked men do both scorn and hate them.
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This Church of Sardie is reproued for that they had a name to be aliue, but yet were dead:
This Church of Sardis is reproved for that they had a name to be alive, but yet were dead:
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Euen as Paul saith, That he could not write vnto them as spirituall, but as carnall, for that th•y were more carnall then spirituall. Even as Paul Says, That he could not write unto them as spiritual, but as carnal, for that th•y were more carnal then spiritual.
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So as this Church of Sardie languishing and decaying in grace.
So as this Church of Sardis languishing and decaying in grace.
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After this reprehension in the second verse, he shewed them the remedy how to recouer themselues from this their euill estate,
After this reprehension in the second verse, he showed them the remedy how to recover themselves from this their evil estate,
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and that is, by Awaking. Secondly, by watching and prouoking themselues to greater zeale in Gods seruice.
and that is, by Awaking. Secondly, by watching and provoking themselves to greater zeal in God's service.
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Otherwise, He will come sodenly as a theife vpon them, and that in such a sort, that they would be loath, Otherwise, He will come suddenly as a thief upon them, and that in such a sort, that they would be loath,
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and also to their cost vnlesse they repent.
and also to their cost unless they Repent.
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The Second part of the matter or substance of the Epistle is a commendation of the better sort of Christians in this Church, which is in the fourth verse.
The Second part of the matter or substance of the Epistle is a commendation of the better sort of Christians in this Church, which is in the fourth verse.
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For he saith yet thou hast a fewe names in Sardie that had not defiled their garments, as hard as the world goeth.
For he Says yet thou hast a few names in Sardis that had not defiled their garments, as hard as the world Goes.
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And though he could tell them by name (they were but few) yet he knew them,
And though he could tell them by name (they were but few) yet he knew them,
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and how they had not defiled their garments, but had held out in a Godly and zealous course of religion answerable to their profession.
and how they had not defiled their garments, but had held out in a Godly and zealous course of Religion answerable to their profession.
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Now vnto these he maketh a promise in the next word, that they shall walke with him in white, that is, in glorie and happinesse, for they are worthy, that is, in his account, in regard of the righteousnesse of Christ.
Now unto these he makes a promise in the next word, that they shall walk with him in white, that is, in glory and happiness, for they Are worthy, that is, in his account, in regard of the righteousness of christ.
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Now of this verse I would speake at this time, but yet because I am a man that peraduenture shall speake to you but once in my life time;
Now of this verse I would speak At this time, but yet Because I am a man that Peradventure shall speak to you but once in my life time;
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yet my intent and desire is to speake vnto all sorts of professors here present,
yet my intent and desire is to speak unto all sorts of professors Here present,
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for as it was in Sardie, so I suppose it is in this assembly, that there are some that walke godly,
for as it was in Sardis, so I suppose it is in this assembly, that there Are Some that walk godly,
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yet there be many moe that haue either a name to liue, and yet are dead, or else dying.
yet there be many more that have either a name to live, and yet Are dead, or Else dying.
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Heere be then three sorts of persons to be spoken of:
Here be then three sorts of Persons to be spoken of:
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and first of those who onely haue a name to liue, that is, an opinion in themselues,
and First of those who only have a name to live, that is, an opinion in themselves,
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and so may be in some others, (as ignorant as themselues) that they be aliue,
and so may be in Some Others, (as ignorant as themselves) that they be alive,
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yet in truth are dead, yea stone dead.
yet in truth Are dead, yea stone dead.
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The second sort are such as hauing receiued and had some graces of the spirit heeretofore, they are now decayed in grace,
The second sort Are such as having received and had Some graces of the Spirit heretofore, they Are now decayed in grace,
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and those are heere called a company of dead ones:
and those Are Here called a company of dead ones:
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these were not quite dead, for Christ doth bid them afterward to awake and strengthen themselues in the things that were readie to die;
these were not quite dead, for christ does bid them afterwards to awake and strengthen themselves in the things that were ready to die;
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they had some graces decayed, and some languishing and dying in them. they had Some graces decayed, and Some languishing and dying in them.
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The Third sort of persons heere mentioned were such as hold vp their holy profession with a godly conuersation.
The Third sort of Persons Here mentioned were such as hold up their holy profession with a godly Conversation.
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The first sort were dead Christians. The second cold Christians; and the third sort were godly & zealous Christians.
The First sort were dead Christians. The second cold Christians; and the third sort were godly & zealous Christians.
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And euerie one of vs here present are one of these three sorts of persons.
And every one of us Here present Are one of these three sorts of Persons.
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The first sort be in a damnable state & condition, yet these make the greatest shew,
The First sort be in a damnable state & condition, yet these make the greatest show,
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and of it be the greatest multitude.
and of it be the greatest multitude.
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The second sort are entred into a drowsie course and they be dying, but not dead:
The second sort Are entered into a drowsy course and they be dying, but not dead:
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and being growen cold in religion and fallen from their first loue, these be in a dangerous case,
and being grown cold in Religion and fallen from their First love, these be in a dangerous case,
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and such the Lord will whippe and scourge, and by one meanes or other to driue home these stragling Christians.
and such the Lord will whip and scourge, and by one means or other to driven home these straggling Christians.
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The third sort are happie and blessed, euen such as haue not defiled their garments, such shalbe with Christ in white, that is in glory heereafter, for they are worthy.
The third sort Are happy and blessed, even such as have not defiled their garments, such shall with christ in white, that is in glory hereafter, for they Are worthy.
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Oh that I had an heart and tongue that I might so speake and you so heare;
O that I had an heart and tongue that I might so speak and you so hear;
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that such of you that be naught become good, and those that be decayed and cold, may become better.
that such of you that be nought become good, and those that be decayed and cold, may become better.
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Touching the first sort of men to be spoken of;
Touching the First sort of men to be spoken of;
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they haue a name to liue, but indeede are starke deade, that is, they boast and bragge that they haue that which they haue not,
they have a name to live, but indeed Are stark dead, that is, they boast and brag that they have that which they have not,
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and are that which they are not, such wee haue now, and such were in the Prophet Esaie his time, there were many that complained that they had •asted,
and Are that which they Are not, such we have now, and such were in the Prophet Isaiah his time, there were many that complained that they had •asted,
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and that they had sacrificed to him, but it was not regarded.
and that they had sacrificed to him, but it was not regarded.
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But they were told by him that they had fasted to strife &c. & their sacrifice was as much esteemed of God as if they had cut of a doggs necke.
But they were told by him that they had fasted to strife etc. & their sacrifice was as much esteemed of God as if they had Cut of a Dogs neck.
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So likewise in Ieremie they did much boast of the temple of the Lord, and of their seruice done there,
So likewise in Ieremie they did much boast of the temple of the Lord, and of their service done there,
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but yet saith the Prophet, will yee lie, steale, Murther, comit adultery, sweare, & yet stand before the Lord in his house.
but yet Says the Prophet, will ye lie, steal, Murder, Commit adultery, swear, & yet stand before the Lord in his house.
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Also Iohn Baptist, he told such as boasted that Abraham was their father, that they were a generation of Vipers.
Also John Baptist, he told such as boasted that Abraham was their father, that they were a generation of Vipers.
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And our Sauiour told those that bragged they were free borne and Abraham his sonnes, that they were of their father the diuell, for his workes they did,
And our Saviour told those that bragged they were free born and Abraham his Sons, that they were of their father the Devil, for his works they did,
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and did so much resemble him in their cōditions, & were so like him, as if they had beene spued out of his mouth.
and did so much resemble him in their conditions, & were so like him, as if they had been spewed out of his Mouth.
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So likewise the Church of Laodicea did boast that shee was rich and needed nothing, yet they were wretched, miserable, poore, blinde and naked.
So likewise the Church of Laodicea did boast that she was rich and needed nothing, yet they were wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked.
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They deceiued their owne hearts through pride and ignorance as many others doe, saying, they were rich,
They deceived their own hearts through pride and ignorance as many Others do, saying, they were rich,
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and did not knowe indeede they were poore.
and did not know indeed they were poor.
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Now besides these, the diuell he commeth & tels such kinde of persons that their state and case is well inough,
Now beside these, the Devil he comes & tells such kind of Persons that their state and case is well enough,
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and would perswade some of the sorwarder sort, that their condition is starke nought. But be not deceiued for flesh and blood shall not inherit the Kingdome of God.
and would persuade Some of the sorwarder sort, that their condition is stark nought. But be not deceived for Flesh and blood shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
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Againe, be not deceiued, for no fornicator &c. 2 Cor. 6. 9. Againe, Be not deceiued, saith Iames the Apostle, in seeming to be religious, Again, be not deceived, for no fornicator etc. 2 Cor. 6. 9. Again, Be not deceived, Says James the Apostle, in seeming to be religious,
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and yet canst not refraine thy tongue, this man his religion is in vaine. and yet Canst not refrain thy tongue, this man his Religion is in vain.
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So I say, be not deceiued, for though a man refraine many sinnes, and yet retaine one knowne sinne which he is loath to forsake, that man cannot be saued, till hee hath repented of it also.
So I say, be not deceived, for though a man refrain many Sins, and yet retain one known sin which he is loath to forsake, that man cannot be saved, till he hath repented of it also.
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But now to come to particulars:
But now to come to particulars:
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there be diuers sorts of men that haue a name to liue, who in truth are but dead.
there be diverse sorts of men that have a name to live, who in truth Are but dead.
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The first sort, are ignorant persons that want knowledg of God, and of religion:
The First sort, Are ignorant Persons that want knowledge of God, and of Religion:
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and of this kinde are many of the poorer sort, but yet you shall neuer heare them complaine of this their wretched estate,
and of this kind Are many of the Poorer sort, but yet you shall never hear them complain of this their wretched estate,
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but will rather say they hope to be saued.
but will rather say they hope to be saved.
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But how? euen by their good meaning, and good prayers, and good seruing of God &c. These men in their owne account are fish whole.
But how? even by their good meaning, and good Prayers, and good serving of God etc. These men in their own account Are Fish Whole.
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The second sort, are such as liue in some grosse sinnes as Swearing, Lying, Cursing and banning, Drunkennesse and Vncleannesse, Pride, Vsury and Couetuousnesse, and such like damnable sinnes:
The second sort, Are such as live in Some gross Sins as Swearing, Lying, Cursing and banning, drunkenness and Uncleanness, Pride, Usury and Covetousness, and such like damnable Sins:
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yet they thinke their estate good enough, but if they be rebuked for their sinnes,
yet they think their estate good enough, but if they be rebuked for their Sins,
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and told of Gods condemning of them, then they hope they be not so great sinners but God can pardon them,
and told of God's condemning of them, then they hope they be not so great Sinners but God can pardon them,
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and doe make account to dispatch all in the end with a Lord haue mercie vpon mee.
and do make account to dispatch all in the end with a Lord have mercy upon me.
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The third sort of dead persons, are the worldlings, and such as d•• nothing else but busie th〈8 letters〉 〈 ◊ 〉 worldly busines, not respect••g •••gion:
The third sort of dead Persons, Are the worldlings, and such as d•• nothing Else but busy th〈8 letters〉 〈 ◊ 〉 worldly business, not respect••g •••gion:
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These men are like vn•• 〈 … 〉STARTITALICS les that run in the earth, and are cunning to know euery muse in the ground,These men Are like vn•• 〈 … 〉STARTITALICS les that run in the earth, and Are cunning to know every muse in the ground,
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but if they be taken out of it they are at their wits end: and they be also like vnto fishes when they are taken out of the water.
but if they be taken out of it they Are At their wits end: and they be also like unto Fish when they Are taken out of the water.
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The fourth sort, bee ciuill men, who hauing some restraining grace doe liue in a ciuill manner among men, abstaining from common grosse sinnes, which are breaches of the second table,
The fourth sort, be civil men, who having Some restraining grace do live in a civil manner among men, abstaining from Common gross Sins, which Are Breaches of the second table,
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and can say with the old phrase, I thanke God I am not as ther men.
and can say with the old phrase, I thank God I am not as their men.
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But yet these men make no conscience to performe the duties of the first Table,
But yet these men make no conscience to perform the duties of the First Table,
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and yet are taken among their neighbours to be very honest men, but yet for hearing of the word, praying with their families they care not.
and yet Are taken among their neighbours to be very honest men, but yet for hearing of the word, praying with their families they care not.
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Notwithstanding such men doe not thinke that they haue any neede of Christ, and indeed Christ hath no neede of them.
Notwithstanding such men do not think that they have any need of christ, and indeed christ hath no need of them.
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Now such miserable persons which thinke a ciuill life can bring them to heauen although ignorant of the grounds of religion;
Now such miserable Persons which think a civil life can bring them to heaven although ignorant of the grounds of Religion;
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these men are in a miserable condition, howsoeuer their neighbours haue dubbed them to be faire conditioned men,
these men Are in a miserable condition, howsoever their neighbours have dubbed them to be fair conditioned men,
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yet they are farre of as yet from the state of saluation, yea Many Publicans and sinners may goe to heauen before them.
yet they Are Far of as yet from the state of salvation, yea Many Publicans and Sinners may go to heaven before them.
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The fifth sort of dead Christians, are such as though they doe heare the word of God diligently,
The fifth sort of dead Christians, Are such as though they do hear the word of God diligently,
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and thereby get knowledge, and make much of their ministers, yea, are able sometime to beare checks for their profession of the Gospell,
and thereby get knowledge, and make much of their Ministers, yea, Are able sometime to bear Checks for their profession of the Gospel,
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yet bee like the thorny ground, and doe retaine some vile sinne, as Pride, Vncleannesse, Couetuousnesse &c. They being neuer truely humbled,
yet be like the thorny ground, and do retain Some vile sin, as Pride, Uncleanness, Covetousness etc. They being never truly humbled,
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and not hauing the gift of sauing faith, such men may fall away from their former profession, some sooner and some later,
and not having the gift of Saving faith, such men may fallen away from their former profession, Some sooner and Some later,
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and may be without true sauing grace to doe them any good.
and may be without true Saving grace to do them any good.
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All these fiue sorts before described shall not be seuered in their seuerall estates as sure as the Lord is in heauen,
All these fiue sorts before described shall not be severed in their several estates as sure as the Lord is in heaven,
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and why, because they are all borne dead in trespasses and sins, and vntill they be ioyned to Christ (who is the fountaine of spirituall life for there is no life but in him) they be starke dead euen as the diuell, sauing onely their possibilitie to be saued:
and why, Because they Are all born dead in Trespasses and Sins, and until they be joined to christ (who is the fountain of spiritual life for there is no life but in him) they be stark dead even as the Devil, Saving only their possibility to be saved:
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Thou art as a Toad, yea, as a rotten carrion, and till thou hast true faith, thou art starke deade.
Thou art as a Toad, yea, as a rotten carrion, and till thou hast true faith, thou art stark dead.
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Many haue common gifts, others knowledge, which may afterwards proue persecutors and fall away I can tell thee, thou wert once dead,
Many have Common Gifts, Others knowledge, which may afterwards prove persecutors and fallen away I can tell thee, thou Wertenberg once dead,
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now if thou canst tell me when thou wert made aliue:
now if thou Canst tell me when thou Wertenberg made alive:
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If thou canst truely say thou liuest the life of grace, and art dead to sinne,
If thou Canst truly say thou Livest the life of grace, and art dead to sin,
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and not in sinne, then being dead, aliue;
and not in sin, then being dead, alive;
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take heede this life of grace doe not decay in thee, nor goe out like a Candle;
take heed this life of grace do not decay in thee, nor go out like a Candle;
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then shalt thou goe to heauen as sure as God is in heauen.
then shalt thou go to heaven as sure as God is in heaven.
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Thou Ignorant man, prophane worldling, ciuill person, or Hyppocrite, thou not hauing true faith and the spirit of sanctification, learne to know as yet thou art in the state of damnation,
Thou Ignorant man, profane worldling, civil person, or Hypocrite, thou not having true faith and the Spirit of sanctification, Learn to know as yet thou art in the state of damnation,
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and if thou dyest in this condition, thou must goe from this first death to the second death, which is endlesse.
and if thou Dies in this condition, thou must go from this First death to the second death, which is endless.
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Now when you haue taken these fiue sorts of dead Christians out of your congregations, I can tell you there will be but a few left behinde.
Now when you have taken these fiue sorts of dead Christians out of your congregations, I can tell you there will be but a few left behind.
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But some man may say, why doe you thus search into vs of our estates and of the danger of them? Why,
But Some man may say, why do you thus search into us of our estates and of the danger of them? Why,
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because wee must fanne the chaffe from the wheate:
Because we must fan the chaff from the wheat:
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And Paule doth bid you try and proue your selues whether you be in the faith or no, And Paul does bid you try and prove your selves whither you be in the faith or no,
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and if yee be not in the faith, yee are no better then Reprobates, for ought as yet yee know, or wee either.and if ye be not in the faith, ye Are no better then Reprobates, for ought as yet ye know, or we either.
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But wee see among men how much the backe and the belly is cared for, as for the poore soule that is little cared for.
But we see among men how much the back and the belly is cared for, as for the poor soul that is little cared for.
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Wee are combred about many things, but few are carefull for that one needfull thing, the reason is, for few are elected.
we Are cumbered about many things, but few Are careful for that one needful thing, the reason is, for few Are elected.
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Such as come to heare Gods word should pray that the Lord would raise them from the death of sinne,
Such as come to hear God's word should pray that the Lord would raise them from the death of sin,
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for man nor Angell cannot doe it.
for man nor Angel cannot do it.
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In the 5 of Iohn, The dead shall heare the voyce of the Sonne of God and they that heare it shall liue.
In the 5 of John, The dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God and they that hear it shall live.
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There be many which liue in the visible Church which shall be damned.
There be many which live in the visible Church which shall be damned.
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Desire that thou which art dead in the graue of sinne (euen as dead as Lazarus) that the Lord would speake powerfully by his word,
Desire that thou which art dead in the graven of sin (even as dead as Lazarus) that the Lord would speak powerfully by his word,
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and call thee out of this graue. Seeke for the power of sauing grace;
and call thee out of this graven. Seek for the power of Saving grace;
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for it is possible that thou which wert dead, maist become aliue, and thou that wert a Persecutor & as cruel as the Iayler, maist becōe humble.
for it is possible that thou which Wertenberg dead, Mayest become alive, and thou that Wertenberg a Persecutor & as cruel as the Jailer, Mayest become humble.
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Thou that wert couetuous (as Zacheus) maist become liberall. Thou that Wertenberg covetous (as Zacchaeus) Mayest become liberal.
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Thou that art an Hyppocrite & but halfe a Christian (as Agrippa maist become a whole Christiā.
Thou that art an Hypocrite & but half a Christian (as Agrippa Mayest become a Whole Christian.
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And why not, we all of vs once were dead, & the best of vs drawne from among such as you be.
And why not, we all of us once were dead, & the best of us drawn from among such as you be.
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Let this then be the day of your rising, if ye liue the life of grace yee shall liue the life of glory,
Let this then be the day of your rising, if you live the life of grace ye shall live the life of glory,
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but if yee go on in that natural course, yee shall misse of that glorious life.
but if ye go on in that natural course, ye shall miss of that glorious life.
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And I speake it from my heart:
And I speak it from my heart:
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I call heauen and earth to witnesse, yee shall be surely damned, and the greater shall your condemnation be,
I call heaven and earth to witness, ye shall be surely damned, and the greater shall your condemnation be,
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because the Ministers of God doe now rowse you vp, and woe be to the Ministers that daube vp your consciences:
Because the Ministers of God do now rouse you up, and woe be to the Ministers that daub up your Consciences:
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If you goe on in your ignorance prophane, ciuill, or hipocriticall courses, yee shall surely be damned,
If you go on in your ignorance profane, civil, or hypocritical courses, ye shall surely be damned,
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and this that is spoken this day shall be for your further condemnation because yee were fairely warned,
and this that is spoken this day shall be for your further condemnation Because ye were fairly warned,
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but would not take heede, or take a faire warning
but would not take heed, or take a fair warning
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Now touching the second sort of Christians, namely such as had receiued from the Lord sauing grace,
Now touching the second sort of Christians, namely such as had received from the Lord Saving grace,
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but they were much abated of that they were at the first calling, or else sluggish:
but they were much abated of that they were At the First calling, or Else sluggish:
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these may be said to be of the second sorts also, whereof the first are such as had beene very zealous and forward, but now decayed.
these may be said to be of the second sorts also, whereof the First Are such as had been very zealous and forward, but now decayed.
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The second sort are those that be drowsie Christians, and were neuer much better, but stand at a stay.
The second sort Are those that be drowsy Christians, and were never much better, but stand At a stay.
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Concerning the first sort, there be many men that haue beene very zealous in the profession of the Gospell,
Concerning the First sort, there be many men that have been very zealous in the profession of the Gospel,
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and carefull of good things, which be now falne in tempering with the world, and into much worldly businesse,
and careful of good things, which be now fallen in tempering with the world, and into much worldly business,
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and follow the fashions and courses of worldlings, are much decayed in grace, and shamefully falne from their first loue.
and follow the fashions and courses of worldlings, Are much decayed in grace, and shamefully fallen from their First love.
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yet this, many of these at their first calling were so forward as they could not tell how to be thankefull enough and zealous enough,
yet this, many of these At their First calling were so forward as they could not tell how to be thankful enough and zealous enough,
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but soone after they grew to be cold in zeale, and very carelesse and remisse in the practise of godlines:
but soon After they grew to be cold in zeal, and very careless and remiss in the practice of godliness:
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such men in regard of Gods vnchangeable loue cannot quite fall away from the grace they haue receiued,
such men in regard of God's unchangeable love cannot quite fallen away from the grace they have received,
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yet they doe shamefully dishoner God, and giue occasion of scandall and offence to others,
yet they do shamefully dishoner God, and give occasion of scandal and offence to Others,
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and bring sorrow and smart to their owne soules, and great shame & reproach to themselues & to other Professors ▪ For as a man that hath borne skot and lott (as wee say) in a towne,
and bring sorrow and smart to their own Souls, and great shame & reproach to themselves & to other Professors ▪ For as a man that hath born skot and lot (as we say) in a town,
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if he be brought to such a poore estate, as that hee is constrayed to take almes of his neighbours, it must needes be a great griefe and shame vnto him:
if he be brought to such a poor estate, as that he is constrayed to take alms of his neighbours, it must needs be a great grief and shame unto him:
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so is it with these kinde of Christians, whereas they should grow forward in the loue of God:
so is it with these kind of Christians, whereas they should grow forward in the love of God:
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as the light doth increase after the Sunne newly risen, they on the other side grow backeward,
as the Light does increase After the Sun newly risen, they on the other side grow backward,
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and this must needes be grieuous vnto God; and it openeth the mouth of the wicked to the reproach of their profession;
and this must needs be grievous unto God; and it Openeth the Mouth of the wicked to the reproach of their profession;
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and they will say, seeing these forward men make a stay of their forwardnesse in their course.
and they will say, seeing these forward men make a stay of their forwardness in their course.
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what neede wee set forward and be so hott in the spirit, and they bring a slander vppon the land of Canaan.
what need we Set forward and be so hot in the Spirit, and they bring a slander upon the land of Canaan.
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Thus many men when they were young were very zealous in religion, and being come to temper and deale in the world,
Thus many men when they were young were very zealous in Religion, and being come to temper and deal in the world,
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then they make a stay of their forwardnesse;
then they make a stay of their forwardness;
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like vnto a dogge that at the first setting forth runneth swiftly after the game or chase till he meete with a peece of carrion,
like unto a dog that At the First setting forth Runneth swiftly After the game or chase till he meet with a piece of carrion,
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then he standeth and goeth no further:
then he Stands and Goes no further:
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And this befalleth vnto these men, either because they neglect the meanes, as prayer, hearing of the word and meditating vpon the same,
And this befalls unto these men, either Because they neglect the means, as prayer, hearing of the word and meditating upon the same,
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if done, yet very carelesly, so that their zeale is decayed as fire goeth out for want of tending it,
if done, yet very carelessly, so that their zeal is decayed as fire Goes out for want of tending it,
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or putting fit matter to it to cherish it.
or putting fit matter to it to cherish it.
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But indeed the chiefe cause of all this decaying grace is the loue of this vild world which eateth vp all,
But indeed the chief cause of all this decaying grace is the love of this vild world which Eateth up all,
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and hindreth greatly the growth of godlinesse: Euen as a great high Ash will suffer nothing to thriue that groweth vnder it:
and hindereth greatly the growth of godliness: Even as a great high Ash will suffer nothing to thrive that grows under it:
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And this commeth by reason of our plentie caused by our long peace.
And this comes by reason of our plenty caused by our long peace.
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For euerie man almost now layeth about him how to make or feather his owne nest,
For every man almost now Layeth about him how to make or feather his own nest,
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and to prouide store of riches for him and his posteritie. And Christians liuing among these worldlings, they learne to doe as they doe:
and to provide store of riches for him and his posterity. And Christians living among these worldlings, they Learn to do as they do:
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but if wee had warres euery three or foure yeares and put in feare of the enemie, wee would then say, what should wee gather so much goods for the enemie to spoyle vs and them.
but if we had wars every three or foure Years and put in Fear of the enemy, we would then say, what should we gather so much goods for the enemy to spoil us and them.
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But oh what a shame is it for a man once to make heauen his chiefe treasure, shall now fall to seeking so greedily after the earth.
But o what a shame is it for a man once to make heaven his chief treasure, shall now fallen to seeking so greedily After the earth.
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Can God take this well at our hands? NO, such as doe see ▪ are like vnto a man yet hauing a comely woman to his wife, shall forsake her,
Can God take this well At our hands? NO, such as do see ▪ Are like unto a man yet having a comely woman to his wife, shall forsake her,
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and seeke after the company of some vild blouze or base harlot.
and seek After the company of Some vild blouze or base harlot.
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Such cold Christians may well be ashamed when they doe seriously consider what they once were,
Such cold Christians may well be ashamed when they do seriously Consider what they once were,
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and now what they are fallen into.
and now what they Are fallen into.
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Now for the second sort of Christians which need to be awaked they are such as were euill, dull,
Now for the second sort of Christians which need to be awaked they Are such as were evil, dull,
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and sluggish in the practise of the duties of godlinesse, they hang as it were by the eye lids,
and sluggish in the practice of the duties of godliness, they hang as it were by the eye lids,
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for they hauing receiued of God a little measure of faith, and of sanctifiing grace, are content to ioyne with others in good things and company with some of the forwarder sort.
for they having received of God a little measure of faith, and of sanctifying grace, Are content to join with Others in good things and company with Some of the forwarder sort.
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But their seruice to God is so poore and so cold, as it is little worth,
But their service to God is so poor and so cold, as it is little worth,
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and indeed the vilde loue of the world eateth vp these two, they heare the word,
and indeed the vild love of the world Eateth up these two, they hear the word,
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but vse no meditation, good conference and harty prayer &c.
but use no meditation, good conference and hearty prayer etc.
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Alas, If it were not for the world, many would be far better then they are.
Alas, If it were not for the world, many would be Far better then they Are.
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Many Christians are like Vrchings that grow not, they increase not in grace.
Many Christians Are like Vrchings that grow not, they increase not in grace.
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Wee call such Children as doe not growe and thriue, Changelings, and so are many Christians that stand at a stay,
we call such Children as do not grow and thrive, Changelings, and so Are many Christians that stand At a stay,
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and say they hope yet Christ dyed for them. Doe they say so? Why doe they not run on chearefully in their race,
and say they hope yet christ died for them. Do they say so? Why do they not run on cheerfully in their raze,
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and say, what shall they render to God for their redemption? Thou art deliuered as it were from the Red Sea,
and say, what shall they render to God for their redemption? Thou art Delivered as it were from the Read Sea,
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and seest so many behinde thee scramling and scrawling in the same.
and See so many behind thee scramling and scrawling in the same.
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Doth this deserue no better seruice to God and thanks? If thou hopest for saluation, is it so little a mercie that thou giuest him so cold and lazie seruice? I would saith Christ &c, The Lord loueth not the lazie seruice of Christiās,
Does this deserve no better service to God and thanks? If thou hopest for salvation, is it so little a mercy that thou givest him so cold and lazy service? I would Says christ etc., The Lord loves not the lazy service of Christiās,
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nor their cold hearing of his word, or cold praying.
nor their cold hearing of his word, or cold praying.
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If wee serue him chearefully heere, we shall haue some present blessing, and a farre greater heereafter,
If we serve him cheerfully Here, we shall have Some present blessing, and a Far greater hereafter,
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but otherwise let vs be assured we shall finde little comfort in cold seruice.
but otherwise let us be assured we shall find little Comfort in cold service.
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Hitherto of the reprehension of the two former sorts of Christians, whereof the first were stone dead.
Hitherto of the reprehension of the two former sorts of Christians, whereof the First were stone dead.
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The second decayed and drowsie ones.
The second decayed and drowsy ones.
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Be awake or be watchfull, and strengthen the things which remaine, that are readie to dye: Be awake or be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that Are ready to die:
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for I haue not found thy workes perfect before God. for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
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After the reprehension for their deadnes and sleepines, he commeth now to shew them the remedie that they may recouer their dangerous estate, which is, by bidding them Awake, and strengthen the things that are ready to dye.
After the reprehension for their deadness and sleepiness, he comes now to show them the remedy that they may recover their dangerous estate, which is, by bidding them Awake, and strengthen the things that Are ready to die.
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Wee know that such as cast behinde their company in a Iorney, had neede ride faster then others:
we know that such as cast behind their company in a Journey, had need ride faster then Others:
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And they that are cast behinde hand in the world had neede also rise earlier and worke harder then their neighbours:
And they that Are cast behind hand in the world had need also rise earlier and work harder then their neighbours:
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Euen so, these drowsie and dead harted Christiās had neede now awake betimes, and rise sooner then they were wont,
Even so, these drowsy and dead hearted Christiās had need now awake betimes, and rise sooner then they were wont,
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and fall harder to worke, and vse all good meanes for their good, and to recouer their estate which once they had, or should haue had:
and fallen harder to work, and use all good means for their good, and to recover their estate which once they had, or should have had:
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And being awaked in this sort, let them consider what it was that cast them behinde hand,
And being awaked in this sort, let them Consider what it was that cast them behind hand,
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and rowsing vp themselues by earnest prayer, let them call to minde what was the hinderance of their zeale;
and rousing up themselves by earnest prayer, let them call to mind what was the hindrance of their zeal;
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whether it was the neglect of the meanes; as Prayer, hearing of the word, or else this vilde worlde:
whither it was the neglect of the means; as Prayer, hearing of the word, or Else this vild world:
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and hauing found the causes thereof let them euer after shake and cast them off. Awake, God will not haue men that professe religion to lie snorting in sinne:
and having found the Causes thereof let them ever After shake and cast them off. Awake, God will not have men that profess Religion to lie snorting in sin:
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Is this a time for Christians to sleepe euen in the midday of the Gospell? He that sleepeth in haruest time is the sonne of confusion.
Is this a time for Christians to sleep even in the midday of the Gospel? He that Sleepeth in harvest time is the son of confusion.
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When will men be zealous for God, if not now when wee haue so many meanes to incite vs thereunto,
When will men be zealous for God, if not now when we have so many means to incite us thereunto,
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as the preaching of the Gospell, peace in our land &c. Are not they very lazie that will lie and sleepe till ten or a leuen of the clocke? Is this a time of sleeping when the Lord doth shoote off so many warning peeces by our eares? As namely,
as the preaching of the Gospel, peace in our land etc. are not they very lazy that will lie and sleep till ten or a Leven of the clock? Is this a time of sleeping when the Lord does shoot off so many warning Pieces by our ears? As namely,
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so many strange sicknesses and diseases; fearefull fiers, and invndations of waters, vnseasonable weather both in winter and sommer.
so many strange Sicknesses and diseases; fearful fierce, and inundations of waters, unseasonable weather both in winter and summer.
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The Lord doth not so much looke at the prophanes of the world, as at the deadnesse, coldnesse and drowsinesse of Professors.
The Lord does not so much look At the profanes of the world, as At the deadness, coldness and drowsiness of Professors.
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This moueth him to anger, that they be no better, although by the Ministers of his word,
This moves him to anger, that they be no better, although by the Ministers of his word,
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and by his Iudgments he doth cry aloud vnto vs, yet most men are still a sleepe.
and by his Judgments he does cry aloud unto us, yet most men Are still a sleep.
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Awake for shame thou that now sleepest. The Lord seeketh to rowze vs vp out of this greedy loue of the world,
Awake for shame thou that now Sleepest. The Lord seeks to rouse us up out of this greedy love of the world,
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for why doth he else take away so many of our neighbour; goods; some by fire, some by water.
for why does he Else take away so many of our neighbour; goods; Some by fire, Some by water.
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Hee pincheth vs of our former allowance, but not to the end wee should esteeme of this world.
He pincheth us of our former allowance, but not to the end we should esteem of this world.
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Our long peace hath brought in riches, and that hath eaten vp religion.
Our long peace hath brought in riches, and that hath eaten up Religion.
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Many haue a desire to be doing some good dutie, but alas it is dōe very poorely.
Many have a desire to be doing Some good duty, but alas it is done very poorly.
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They pray, but it is very coldly and faintly.
They pray, but it is very coldly and faintly.
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They heare the word, but without meditation, and so it becommeth as it were in a manner vnprofitable.
They hear the word, but without meditation, and so it becomes as it were in a manner unprofitable.
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And strengthen the things that are ready to dye. Here is still more good counsell.And strengthen the things that Are ready to die. Here is still more good counsel.
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Wee must strengthen then our selues in graces receiued, and grow stronger therein, then when wee first receiued them.
we must strengthen then our selves in graces received, and grow Stronger therein, then when we First received them.
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Euen as children, the older they grow, the stronger and taller, euen so must Christians grow, stronger and taller in grace.
Eve as children, the older they grow, the Stronger and Taller, even so must Christians grow, Stronger and Taller in grace.
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The Apostle Peter wisheth vs to ioyne Vertue with Faith, and with Vertue Knowledge: and with Knowledge Temperance. &c. And the Apostle Paule also sayeth, Couet after spirituall giftes. 1 Corin. 14. 1. We should be couetuous after grace.
The Apostle Peter wishes us to join Virtue with Faith, and with Virtue Knowledge: and with Knowledge Temperance. etc. And the Apostle Paul also Saith, Covet After spiritual Gifts. 1 Corin. 14. 1. We should be covetous After grace.
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As men are not content to haue a little poore Cottage to hide their heads in,
As men Are not content to have a little poor Cottage to hide their Heads in,
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and so much as may keepe them poorely to keepe life and soule together, but they are more desirous to grow more wealthy,
and so much as may keep them poorly to keep life and soul together, but they Are more desirous to grow more wealthy,
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so as they may well maintaine themselues and their familie, yea, to haue also somewhat more to releeue and helpe others (if neede be) when they come vnto them:
so as they may well maintain themselves and their family, yea, to have also somewhat more to relieve and help Others (if need be) when they come unto them:
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So ought Christians to grow so in graces of the spirit, as they may haue not onely sufficient for their owne store and necessitie,
So ought Christians to grow so in graces of the Spirit, as they may have not only sufficient for their own store and necessity,
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but also so much as may helpe to further others in godlinesse, that they may as it were keepe open house for their friends.
but also so much as may help to further Others in godliness, that they may as it were keep open house for their Friends.
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If wee haue much grace, wee shall the more glorifie God, and draw on others towards saluation,
If we have much grace, we shall the more Glorify God, and draw on Others towards salvation,
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but hee that hath little grace, God shall haue little glory by him.
but he that hath little grace, God shall have little glory by him.
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Where God vouchsafeth the meanes of attaining to grace abundantly, God thereby expecteth that wee should grow strong and wealthy Christians.
Where God vouchsafeth the means of attaining to grace abundantly, God thereby Expects that we should grow strong and wealthy Christians.
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But some man may say, they hope they be Gods children? but they cannot very well tell.
But Some man may say, they hope they be God's children? but they cannot very well tell.
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There are a number of Christiās that are so poore in grace, that if they had any lesse;
There Are a number of Christiās that Are so poor in grace, that if they had any less;
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they should haue none at all.
they should have none At all.
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If thou hast beene sicke, art thou content that thou art aliue, and canst onely crawle vp and downe thy chamber? No but thou wouldst faine be so strōg as thou maist goe abroad about thy worke,
If thou hast been sick, art thou content that thou art alive, and Canst only crawl up and down thy chamber? No but thou Wouldst feign be so strong as thou Mayest go abroad about thy work,
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So likewise i• wee haue got ten a little wealth in our soules, wee should desire to become strongmen, like Dauids worthies.
So likewise i• we have god ten a little wealth in our Souls, we should desire to become strongmen, like David worthies.
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But there are many poore Christians who would doe some good thing but they know not how to goe about it.
But there Are many poor Christians who would do Some good thing but they know not how to go about it.
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They haue a little faith, and a little zeale.
They have a little faith, and a little zeal.
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Now if persecution shonld arise in the Church these men would be ready to runne away for all this.
Now if persecution should arise in the Church these men would be ready to run away for all this.
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That being so, let vs blow vp the fier of our zeale, as a maide seruant in the morning finding but a little fire in the hearth, doth put fit matter vnto it & cherish it till it be much increased:
That being so, let us blow up the fire of our zeal, as a maid servant in the morning finding but a little fire in the hearth, does put fit matter unto it & cherish it till it be much increased:
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So seeing the Lord giueth vs his word, which is the meanes to kindle; to cherish and increase grace in vs, as his word, Sacraments godly companie.
So seeing the Lord gives us his word, which is the means to kindle; to cherish and increase grace in us, as his word, Sacraments godly company.
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&c, Let vs labour to blow vp the fier of zeale and of godlinesse which was languishing and decaying in vs. Many a one that commeth to a sermon being weake;
etc., Let us labour to blow up the fire of zeal and of godliness which was languishing and decaying in us Many a one that comes to a sermon being weak;
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becommeth stronger when he goeth from it. As Elias being fed from God walked in the strength thereof forty dayes.
becomes Stronger when he Goes from it. As Elias being fed from God walked in the strength thereof forty days.
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Let vs so profit and increase in knowledge and in other graces of the spirit, that others also may be able to drinke of our cup.
Let us so profit and increase in knowledge and in other graces of the Spirit, that Others also may be able to drink of our cup.
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But alacke, alacke, after many yeares preaching the gospell, there are many that haue fat bodies, but leane soules.
But alack, alack, After many Years preaching the gospel, there Are many that have fat bodies, but lean Souls.
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They are rich in estate, but very poore in grace. That are ready to dye.
They Are rich in estate, but very poor in grace. That Are ready to die.
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Christians must labour to recouer themselues being fallen, and to cherish the graces languishing in them,
Christians must labour to recover themselves being fallen, and to cherish the graces languishing in them,
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for although they haue beene truely called, euen these feeble ones, and although wee grant they may also get into heauen,
for although they have been truly called, even these feeble ones, and although we grant they may also get into heaven,
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yet surely it will be with them, as it was with those that got with a broken and crased vessell to the hauen,
yet surely it will be with them, as it was with those that god with a broken and crazed vessel to the Haven,
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but before they come there, they shall vndergoe much shame, disgrace, sorrow, and griefe: whereas the Barke that is strong sayleth with full sayle merrily into the hauen:
but before they come there, they shall undergo much shame, disgrace, sorrow, and grief: whereas the Bark that is strong saileth with full sail merrily into the Haven:
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and the strong couragious Christian attaineth to more happinesse with more ease.
and the strong courageous Christian attaineth to more happiness with more ease.
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They can on their death beds speake very cōfortably to their friends about them, the other sort cannot doe so.
They can on their death Beds speak very comfortably to their Friends about them, the other sort cannot do so.
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The strong and zealous Christian shall pertake of greater glory then the other.
The strong and zealous Christian shall partake of greater glory then the other.
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Now then good languishing soule, that hast professed the gospell twenty yeares, yea forty, and yet the most thou canst doe,
Now then good languishing soul, that hast professed the gospel twenty Years, yea forty, and yet the most thou Canst do,
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or say, is, thou hopest to goe to heauen.
or say, is, thou hopest to go to heaven.
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Fie for shame of this hope, what hast thou yet no more strength of faith and other graces? Oh this vilde world, that hath eate vp all,
Fie for shame of this hope, what hast thou yet no more strength of faith and other graces? O this vild world, that hath eat up all,
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and maketh so many to neglect these best things. It followeth: For I haue not found thy workes perfect before mee.
and makes so many to neglect these best things. It follows: For I have not found thy works perfect before me.
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Considering the words, they be as a reason to strengthen the former exhortation, God looketh vpon thy workes.
Considering the words, they be as a reason to strengthen the former exhortation, God looks upon thy works.
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As for our workes, if wee haue no faith in vs, all that wee doe is abhominable,
As for our works, if we have no faith in us, all that we do is abominable,
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and if the workes wee doe, proceede from weake faith, they are but lame.
and if the works we do, proceed from weak faith, they Are but lame.
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Now the workes of this Church heere spoken vnto, were not perfect, for they were but faint in truth.
Now the works of this Church Here spoken unto, were not perfect, for they were but faint in truth.
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God said, this is the Law, doe this and liue.
God said, this is the Law, do this and live.
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But now seeing we are eased of this yoake of the Law, shall we doe as wee list? Indeede if the Children of God do their best endeauour to please him, the Lord will accept of their works & seruice,
But now seeing we Are eased of this yoke of the Law, shall we do as we list? Indeed if the Children of God do their best endeavour to please him, the Lord will accept of their works & service,
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and will pardon their imperfections & infirmities.
and will pardon their imperfections & infirmities.
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But yet he cannot abide that men should do such imperfect works, as to serue him by halfes as some do, which will perhaps pray at Church,
But yet he cannot abide that men should do such imperfect works, as to serve him by halves as Some do, which will perhaps pray At Church,
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and whē they are abroade, but not at home. They will pray at night, but not in the morning. Not perfect before God:
and when they Are abroad, but not At home. They will pray At night, but not in the morning. Not perfect before God:
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If our works be not perfect, what doe we heere? If God doth not accept of our works there is then no comfort:
If our works be not perfect, what do we Here? If God does not accept of our works there is then no Comfort:
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If he doth then there is cōfort, & if wee striue in our hearts to obey him, hee will accept both of vs, & of our works.
If he does then there is Comfort, & if we strive in our hearts to obey him, he will accept both of us, & of our works.
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But hee doth not accept of the seruice of such men, as hearing of the word of God,
But he does not accept of the service of such men, as hearing of the word of God,
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as soone as they are gone out of the Church, fall to prating of the world.
as soon as they Are gone out of the Church, fallen to prating of the world.
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Such mens workes howsoeuer they seeme to be before men yet are not perfect before God.
Such men's works howsoever they seem to be before men yet Are not perfect before God.
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Remember therefore how thou hast receiued and heard. remember Therefore how thou hast received and herd.
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Heere in this verse the Lord Iesus doth still goe on to shew them that are cold and drowsie Christians how to recouer themselues.
Here in this verse the Lord Iesus does still go on to show them that Are cold and drowsy Christians how to recover themselves.
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First, he biddeth them remember how and what they had heard and receiued ▪ inferring thereby, they had meerely forgotten the same.
First, he bids them Remember how and what they had herd and received ▪ inferring thereby, they had merely forgotten the same.
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From whence wee may obserue, that the forgetting of that which Gods word hath taught vs, is oft times a chiefe cause of our staggering and going backward in religion and godlinesse.
From whence we may observe, that the forgetting of that which God's word hath taught us, is oft times a chief cause of our staggering and going backward in Religion and godliness.
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Examples whereof wee haue in Peter.
Examples whereof we have in Peter.
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who hauing forgotten what Christ had told him, did fall to that fearefull denying of him. Also Dauid, who said, He had washed or clensed his heart in vaine, &c. The Prophet had forgotten himselfe, till he had entred againe into the Sanctuarie of the Lord.
who having forgotten what christ had told him, did fallen to that fearful denying of him. Also David, who said, He had washed or cleansed his heart in vain, etc. The Prophet had forgotten himself, till he had entered again into the Sanctuary of the Lord.
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Ver. 17. Many hearers are like riuen dishes, which though th•y heare much and often, they doe hold or receiue but little.
Ver. 17. Many hearers Are like riven Dishes, which though th•y hear much and often, they do hold or receive but little.
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And why doe so many fall back to the world, is it because they neuer heard the word against it?
And why do so many fallen back to the world, is it Because they never herd the word against it?
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No, but it is because they had forgotten that which they had heard. Be not (saith Iames) forgetfull hearers of the wo•d.
No, but it is Because they had forgotten that which they had herd. Be not (Says James) forgetful hearers of the wo•d.
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Also the Apostle to the Hebrues saith, Take heede least at any time the world that you haue heard, bee l•t slippe, or runne out. Also the Apostle to the Hebrews Says, Take heed lest At any time the world that you have herd, be l•t slip, or run out.
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Euen as Aqua-uitae put into a crackt bottle, and is to be kept till one be sicke, the party may dye for all this,
Even as Aquavitae put into a cracked Bottle, and is to be kept till one be sick, the party may die for all this,
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if the Aquauitae be run out at such time as he hath most neede of it.
if the Aquavitae be run out At such time as he hath most need of it.
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The Apostle Paule wisheth vs to try all things, and keepe that which is good, keepe it euer, as one would doe a peece of siluer, or gold, or pretious Iewell.
The Apostle Paul wishes us to try all things, and keep that which is good, keep it ever, as one would do a piece of silver, or gold, or precious Jewel.
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Now that wee may the better keepe and retaine that wee haue heard out of Gods word, wee ought first to delight therein: Now that we may the better keep and retain that we have herd out of God's word, we ought First to delight therein:
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For that which a man delighteth in, hee will alwaies be talking, and thinking of it;
For that which a man delights in, he will always be talking, and thinking of it;
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as the Huntsman will be talking of his sporte and game, and hee knoweth all the turnes of the Hare.
as the Huntsman will be talking of his sport and game, and he Knoweth all the turns of the Hare.
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The second meanes to keepe that wee heare, is oftentimes to meditate thereon.
The second means to keep that we hear, is oftentimes to meditate thereon.
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Why doe yee remember tales that yee haue heard when yee were children? Because you haue told them ouer a great many times.
Why do ye Remember tales that ye have herd when ye were children? Because you have told them over a great many times.
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And why doe many forget the Sermon they heard but yesterday? It is because they did not meditate, nor consider vppon it.
And why do many forget the Sermon they herd but yesterday? It is Because they did not meditate, nor Consider upon it.
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Oh, saith one, it is because I haue an euill memorie. Nay friend, that will not goe for payment;
O, Says one, it is Because I have an evil memory. Nay friend, that will not go for payment;
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this is but to blame God himselfe that he gaue thee no better memorie.
this is but to blame God himself that he gave thee no better memory.
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Thou hast memory good enough for thy worldly busines etc. Besides, many a one doe rather destroy and hurt their memories by talking presently on the world after they haue heard the word,
Thou hast memory good enough for thy worldly business etc Beside, many a one doe rather destroy and hurt their memories by talking presently on the world After they have herd the word,
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and so on peg doth driue out another.
and so on peg does driven out Another.
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There is nothing which wee heare at a sermon but it may stand vs in stead at on time or other, either in adversitie or in prosperitie;
There is nothing which we hear At a sermon but it may stand us in stead At on time or other, either in adversity or in Prosperity;
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and one sermon well kept doth you more good, then ten that haue beene ill and negligently heard.
and one sermon well kept does you more good, then ten that have been ill and negligently herd.
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Hold fast, or recover thy selfe. Hold fast, or recover thy self.
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Heere is another duetie for the drowsie and back-sliding Christians to performe, even by repentance to labour and recouer themselues from their decaying estate;
Here is Another duty for the drowsy and backsliding Christians to perform, even by Repentance to labour and recover themselves from their decaying estate;
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whereby we may consider what a great deale of worke many a man maketh for himselfe by reason of his sinne.
whereby we may Consider what a great deal of work many a man makes for himself by reason of his sin.
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For hauing taken liberty to fall into any grosse sinne: as into worldlinesse, impatiencie, frowardnesse, and such like, he must repent of it.
For having taken liberty to fallen into any gross sin: as into worldliness, impatiency, frowardness, and such like, he must Repent of it.
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But by the practising of godlinesse there commeth no such worke of it.
But by the practising of godliness there comes no such work of it.
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Particularly, what a great deale of worke did Dauid make for his two sinnes, Adultery and Murther.
Particularly, what a great deal of work did David make for his two Sins, Adultery and Murder.
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And so likewise Peter by denying his maister and a man would not haue the like sorrow, griefe and shame, for a kingdome.
And so likewise Peter by denying his master and a man would not have the like sorrow, grief and shame, for a Kingdom.
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But of well doing, and faithfull seruing of the Lord, there is nothing but ioy and thankefulnesse that doth arise from the same.
But of well doing, and faithful serving of the Lord, there is nothing but joy and thankfulness that does arise from the same.
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If men will take liberty to themselues to sin, and run out after their lusts, it will in the end cost them many teares, much shame and sorrow,
If men will take liberty to themselves to since, and run out After their Lustiest, it will in the end cost them many tears, much shame and sorrow,
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but if it doth not make this worke in them, why then they haue made worke for the diuell himselfe to torment them.
but if it does not make this work in them, why then they have made work for the Devil himself to torment them.
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Many a Blasphemer and prophane wretch shalbe constrayned in the end to cry out against themselues, to roare and to teare their hayre,
Many a Blasphemer and profane wretch shall constrained in the end to cry out against themselves, to roar and to tear their hair,
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and would faine vomit vp their filthy sinnes, as euer did Iudas desire to be ridd of the thirty peeces of siluer which he had taken of the Priests to betray his Maister. Hold fast and repent.
and would feign vomit up their filthy Sins, as ever did Iudas desire to be rid of the thirty Pieces of silver which he had taken of the Priests to betray his Master. Hold fast and Repent.
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It is an excellent thing to holdfast, and to keepe our selues close vnto God.
It is an excellent thing to holdfast, and to keep our selves close unto God.
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Dauid prayed, saying, Oh, be mercifull vnto thy seruant, that I may liue and keepe thy word.
David prayed, saying, O, be merciful unto thy servant, that I may live and keep thy word.
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It is the way to keepe our selues from much sorrow, afflictions, and other grieuous trouble, to keepe close to the Lord,
It is the Way to keep our selves from much sorrow, afflictions, and other grievous trouble, to keep close to the Lord,
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and to keepe his word, otherwise if wee straggle from him, wee shall finde it to bee bitternesse in the end.
and to keep his word, otherwise if we straggle from him, we shall find it to be bitterness in the end.
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Secondly, obserue that it is an excellent poynt of wisedome to take heede by our former falls and back-slidings.
Secondly, observe that it is an excellent point of Wisdom to take heed by our former falls and backslidings.
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But there are many which for want of care and circumspection are very often ouertaken with one and the selfe same sinne:
But there Are many which for want of care and circumspection Are very often overtaken with one and the self same sin:
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And why is this? because they being recouered did not hold fast, neither had they any resolute purpose quite to forsake that sinne, not but Gods Children may commit the same sinnes againe which they had repented of.
And why is this? Because they being recovered did not hold fast, neither had they any resolute purpose quite to forsake that sin, not but God's Children may commit the same Sins again which they had repented of.
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Yet surely hauing once smarted for it, we should learne to be more carefull euer after to auoide it. And repent.
Yet surely having once smarted for it, we should Learn to be more careful ever After to avoid it. And Repent.
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This is an other cheife meanes of their recouering themselues being fallen either asleepe or decayed in grace, that they should repent. This is an other chief means of their recovering themselves being fallen either asleep or decayed in grace, that they should Repent.
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It was not so much said wo vnto thee Corazin for any sinne they had committed, as for that they hauing the meanes of conuersion offered them, did not repent.
It was not so much said woe unto thee Chorazin for any sin they had committed, as for that they having the means of conversion offered them, did not Repent.
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So now though many doe heare the word of God with ioy, yet vntill the same hath drawne them to repentance, all is in vaine.
So now though many do hear the word of God with joy, yet until the same hath drawn them to Repentance, all is in vain.
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Our Preaching and labour is in vaine, & their hearing is in vaine, vnlesse (as before is said) men be thereby brought to faith and repentance, to become new creatures,
Our Preaching and labour is in vain, & their hearing is in vain, unless (as before is said) men be thereby brought to faith and Repentance, to become new creatures,
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and turned from all their sinnes.
and turned from all their Sins.
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But happy are they that haue profited so far by the word preached, and till wee haue repented wee haue as yet done nothing to further our saluation.
But happy Are they that have profited so Far by the word preached, and till we have repented we have as yet done nothing to further our salvation.
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Dauid no doubt after committing of his two great sinnes (before mentioned) went to Church as hee did before,
David no doubt After committing of his two great Sins (before mentioned) went to Church as he did before,
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and did sacrifice, but yet he could haue no sound peace of conscience till he was rowsed vp by Nathan the Prophet, and so brought vnto true repentance for those his great offences.
and did sacrifice, but yet he could have no found peace of conscience till he was roused up by Nathan the Prophet, and so brought unto true Repentance for those his great offences.
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After sinnes be committed, nothing doth make a mends, till we be penitent, and if grace be in vs, then shall we be forgiven.
After Sins be committed, nothing does make a mends, till we be penitent, and if grace be in us, then shall we be forgiven.
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But if thou wilt not watch, I will come vpon thee as a Theife, and thou shalt not know what hower, I will come vpon thee.
But if thou wilt not watch, I will come upon thee as a Thief, and thou shalt not know what hour, I will come upon thee.
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In these words the Lord Iesus doth annex a threatning or comination to the former exhortation vnto watchfulnes:
In these words the Lord Iesus does annex a threatening or Combination to the former exhortation unto watchfulness:
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so that you heare he vrgeth to be watchfull, or else he will come upon them sodenly, and that to their cost.
so that you hear he urges to be watchful, or Else he will come upon them suddenly, and that to their cost.
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This is a very necessary duty even to be watchfull over our wayes, and to be carefull that we be not overcome either by Sathans temptations,
This is a very necessary duty even to be watchful over our ways, and to be careful that we be not overcome either by Satan's temptations,
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or the worlds baites, thereby to be drawne either by action or speach to offend the maiestie of God.
or the world's baits, thereby to be drawn either by actium or speech to offend the majesty of God.
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And this watch must be set and kept euen from morning vntill night, as well when wee are in company,
And this watch must be Set and kept even from morning until night, as well when we Are in company,
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as when wee are alone, euen all the day long, and then at night wee should call to our selues to know how wee haue spent the day,
as when we Are alone, even all the day long, and then At night we should call to our selves to know how we have spent the day,
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and what hath beene done amisse therein by vs, and therevpon wee ought to pinch our hearts with griefe for those sinnes our conscience doth informe vs of,
and what hath been done amiss therein by us, and thereupon we ought to pinch our hearts with grief for those Sins our conscience does inform us of,
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and to confesse to the Lord, and seeke reconciliation in Christ Iesus, and so to lye downe to our rest in peace.
and to confess to the Lord, and seek reconciliation in christ Iesus, and so to lie down to our rest in peace.
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The Lord Iesus saith three times in one Chapter, Watch. And vnto Peter, Iames, and Iohn, watch and pray least yee fall into temptation.
The Lord Iesus Says three times in one Chapter, Watch. And unto Peter, James, and John, watch and pray lest ye fallen into temptation.
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And the Apostle Peter bids vs be sober and watchfull in prayer. Many doe know what it is to pray, but few how to vvatch.
And the Apostle Peter bids us be Sobrium and watchful in prayer. Many do know what it is to pray, but few how to watch.
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Let vs be carefull ouer our particular actions;
Let us be careful over our particular actions;
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and not onely in the grosse, but to haue an eye also to our lesser slippes and infirmities.
and not only in the gross, but to have an eye also to our lesser slips and infirmities.
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And although some will say, this is to imprison men and to binde their hands as it were behinde them.
And although Some will say, this is to imprison men and to bind their hands as it were behind them.
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No, it is not so irkesome if we were once acquainted therewith:
No, it is not so irksome if we were once acquainted therewith:
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but it would be an excellent meanes to keepe and restraine vs from committing of much sinne,
but it would be an excellent means to keep and restrain us from committing of much sin,
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and so from falling into much sorrow and greife.
and so from falling into much sorrow and grief.
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This is a peece of good counsell which I would further commend vnto you, if time would haue serued.
This is a piece of good counsel which I would further commend unto you, if time would have served.
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Let vs then know this, that if we keepe Gods watch ouer our hearts, we shall find much comfort by it.
Let us then know this, that if we keep God's watch over our hearts, we shall find much Comfort by it.
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I will come vpon thee as a theife &c. This is an heauy threatning, to say, I will come vpō thee sodenly as a theife and vnexpected vpon such as be secure and carelesse, to take vengeance vpon them.I will come upon thee as a thief etc. This is an heavy threatening, to say, I will come upon thee suddenly as a thief and unexpected upon such as be secure and careless, to take vengeance upon them.
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This is to rowse them vp the more. We may consider that the Lord hath many voices:
This is to rouse them up the more. We may Consider that the Lord hath many voices:
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for sometime he speaketh to vs by his word, at other times by his Iudgements. In this Land many are quite dead, and many are drowsie:
for sometime he speaks to us by his word, At other times by his Judgments. In this Land many Are quite dead, and many Are drowsy:
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he hath spoken vnto vs many wayes, and he hath as many, or moe waies to come vpon vs with one Iudgement or other,
he hath spoken unto us many ways, and he hath as many, or more ways to come upon us with one Judgement or other,
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and all iustly for our sinnes.
and all justly for our Sins.
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Therefore let vs in time repent and be watchfull, least the Lord come shortly as a theife vpon vs,
Therefore let us in time Repent and be watchful, lest the Lord come shortly as a thief upon us,
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and take away our peace, yea, take away likewise this Candelsticke, that is, the ministrie & preaching of the Gospell.
and take away our peace, yea, take away likewise this Candlestick, that is, the Ministry & preaching of the Gospel.
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And indeede all this and more wee may feare may befall, and that ere it belong,
And indeed all this and more we may Fear may befall, and that ere it belong,
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for we haue seene him comming vpon vs in euerie yeare of late by smaller punishments,
for we have seen him coming upon us in every year of late by smaller punishments,
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and of those wee haue made little vse hitherto, so that hereafter we may iustly feare he wil come vpon vs as a theife, that is, sodenly and we know a theife neuer comes but to doe hurt.
and of those we have made little use hitherto, so that hereafter we may justly Fear he will come upon us as a thief, that is, suddenly and we know a thief never comes but to do hurt.
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And as this may befall our kingdome and state in generall, so to our selues, it is to be taken in perticular, God may come vpon vs sodainely,
And as this may befall our Kingdom and state in general, so to our selves, it is to be taken in particular, God may come upon us suddenly,
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and take vs in our sinnes and in our securitie:
and take us in our Sins and in our security:
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The drowsie Christian God will awake him by his corrections, and cast sorrow and shame vpon him Let euery one then be watchfull,
The drowsy Christian God will awake him by his corrections, and cast sorrow and shame upon him Let every one then be watchful,
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least he be taken vnawares, and swept away with the common Iudgement which the Lord may send vpon this land for the Common and generall sinnes of the same.
lest he be taken unawares, and swept away with the Common Judgement which the Lord may send upon this land for the Common and general Sins of the same.
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Yet thou hast a few names in Sardie, which haue not defiled their garments &c. Hitherto of the first part of the matter or substance of this Epistle; Yet thou hast a few names in Sardis, which have not defiled their garments etc. Hitherto of the First part of the matter or substance of this Epistle;
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wherein he hath spoken to the worser sort of Christians; there first, rebuking them. secondly, exhorting and threatning them in the second and third verses.
wherein he hath spoken to the Worse sort of Christians; there First, rebuking them. secondly, exhorting and threatening them in the second and third Verses.
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Now he speakes to them of the better sort in Sardis, euen to such as were neither dead nor drowsie as the former,
Now he speaks to them of the better sort in Sardis, even to such as were neither dead nor drowsy as the former,
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and those he doth first commend for their integritie.
and those he does First commend for their integrity.
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Secondly, he doth promise them most excellent things, whereof the first is, That they walke with him in white, that is, partake with him in ioy & happinesse.
Secondly, he does promise them most excellent things, whereof the First is, That they walk with him in white, that is, partake with him in joy & happiness.
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The second, for they are worthy, that is, in the righteousnesse of Christ and not in their merits. Thou hast a few names.
The second, for they Are worthy, that is, in the righteousness of christ and not in their merits. Thou hast a few names.
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In these words obserue, that howsoeuer the greatest number of these professours were verie drovvsie and dead hearted,
In these words observe, that howsoever the greatest number of these professors were very drowsy and dead hearted,
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yet they had some godly and zealous Christians among them, vvhich might haue beene as lights vnto the rest.
yet they had Some godly and zealous Christians among them, which might have been as lights unto the rest.
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And so he vvill haue some euer to shine in the vvorld, such that the vvorld may take example by them,
And so he will have Some ever to shine in the world, such that the world may take Exampl by them,
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or else be condemned by them, and left vvithout excuse.
or Else be condemned by them, and left without excuse.
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Examples vve haue hereof, first in the old world, ther was a righteous Noah. In Sodome, there was a godly Lot: In Achabs time,
Examples we have hereof, First in the old world, there was a righteous Noah. In Sodom, there was a godly Lot: In Ahab's time,
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though Elias thought he was left alone, yet the Lord said be had seauen thou and that did not follow Baall, but worshipped him.
though Elias Thought he was left alone, yet the Lord said be had seauen thou and that did not follow Baal, but worshipped him.
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So no doubt the Lord hath some among vs that doe hold their owne, and such If we be such, happy are we;
So no doubt the Lord hath Some among us that do hold their own, and such If we be such, happy Are we;
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and such as be godly & zealous christians ▪ doth the Lord accept.
and such as be godly & zealous Christians ▪ does the Lord accept.
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Even as one that hath a great harvest, and hath but few to helpe him in with it,
Even as one that hath a great harvest, and hath but few to help him in with it,
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yet working chearefully, they be very welcome to the owner of the field, so much the rather, because they be but fewe.
yet working cheerfully, they be very welcome to the owner of the field, so much the rather, Because they be but few.
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So doth the Lord well esteeme of his cheareful seruants, though their name be but fewe.
So does the Lord well esteem of his cheerful Servants, though their name be but few.
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Againe, let other christians, if they see such as be forward, zealous & godly learne to imitate them,
Again, let other Christians, if they see such as be forward, zealous & godly Learn to imitate them,
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whether they be Preachers or other professors.
whither they be Preachers or other professors.
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If they doe not endeavour to follow them, then shall those fewe serue one day to condemne them,
If they do not endeavour to follow them, then shall those few serve one day to condemn them,
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as Noah did the old world.
as Noah did the old world.
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But we see the world doth laugh, and deride at such as be zealous forward christians,
But we see the world does laugh, and deride At such as be zealous forward Christians,
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as they goe by their doores to heare sermōs, or else, for that they haue prayer in their houses, are least accounted and most in contempt.
as they go by their doors to hear Sermons, or Else, for that they have prayer in their houses, Are least accounted and most in contempt.
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But let those mockers knowe, that those others whom they despise, shall one day be brought forth to condemne them.
But let those mockers know, that those Others whom they despise, shall one day be brought forth to condemn them.
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Secondly, obserue that Gods number is but few and small, and the multitude commonly follow the worst course.
Secondly, observe that God's number is but few and small, and the multitude commonly follow the worst course.
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For when there was a voice to be given, whither the golden Calfe should be erected, yea or no; the multitude consented to it.
For when there was a voice to be given, whither the golden Calf should be erected, yea or no; the multitude consented to it.
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So when there was a question propounded, whether the Lord Iesus or Barrabas the theife should be let goe from death, the multitude gaue their voyce to let goe Barrabas. Israel was but a handfull of people in respect of other Nations, yet but a few of that handfull were saved.
So when there was a question propounded, whither the Lord Iesus or Barabbas the thief should be let go from death, the multitude gave their voice to let go Barabbas. Israel was but a handful of people in respect of other nations, yet but a few of that handful were saved.
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Though Israell were as the sand in the sea, yet there should be but a remnant saved. Though Israel were as the sand in the sea, yet there should be but a remnant saved.
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God hath but a few names, even in the world now at this time, for the greatest part therof consists of Idolators, Gentiles, Turks, and Iewes, and as for the Papists they be iustly excluded for their Idolatry and superstition.
God hath but a few names, even in the world now At this time, for the greatest part thereof consists of Idolaters, Gentiles, Turks, and Iewes, and as for the Papists they be justly excluded for their Idolatry and Superstition.
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And then amongst those which be called christians, they be but a few of them that be aliue, that is, are sanctified. Luke 12. and beleeuing persons.
And then among those which be called Christians, they be but a few of them that be alive, that is, Are sanctified. Lycia 12. and believing Persons.
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Christ his flocke is but small, as he saith in the said chapter verse 32. feare not little flocke. Most of those which be even christians in name doe goe the broad way which leadeath to destruction.
christ his flock is but small, as he Says in the said chapter verse 32. Fear not little flock. Most of those which be even Christians in name do go the broad Way which leadeath to destruction.
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Many finde the broad gate that leadeth to hell.
Many find the broad gate that leads to hell.
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Now if thou beest one of those that haue found the narrow way, and art passing through the straight gate that leadeth to heaven and happines, how then, what thankefulnes doest thou owe vnto the Lord? But if thou beest as yet not truely called and converted, oh how greatly shouldst thon desire to tatayne vnto it? The number of them that shall be saued is but small in respect of the other. Now if thou Best one of those that have found the narrow Way, and art passing through the straight gate that leads to heaven and happiness, how then, what thankfulness dost thou owe unto the Lord? But if thou Best as yet not truly called and converted, o how greatly Shouldst thon desire to tatayne unto it? The number of them that shall be saved is but small in respect of the other.
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For Christ is as it were dividing his owne auditors into foure partes, resembling his heires to foure kindes of groundes, he saith, there is but one sort that brings forth fruite to their owne comfort.
For christ is as it were dividing his own Auditors into foure parts, resembling his Heirs to foure Kinds of grounds, he Says, there is but one sort that brings forth fruit to their own Comfort.
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Againe, he saith, how hardly shall a rich man be saved. Let vs pray that we may be of those small number that shalbe saved.
Again, he Says, how hardly shall a rich man be saved. Let us pray that we may be of those small number that shall saved.
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Yet if we looke vpon the course of the world, and consider what little paynes most men take to attayne vnto salvation, a man may thinke by thē the way were very easie & ready,
Yet if we look upon the course of the world, and Consider what little pains most men take to attain unto salvation, a man may think by them the Way were very easy & ready,
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but the world is herein deceiued. Labour to be in the number of those few that shall be saved.
but the world is herein deceived. Labour to be in the number of those few that shall be saved.
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But if you shall tell some of their faults, they will answer, they doe no otherwise then their neighbours doe.
But if you shall tell Some of their Faults, they will answer, they do not otherwise then their neighbours do.
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Oh, but if thou wilt goe to heaven, thou must doe as the fewest and the smallest number doe,
O, but if thou wilt go to heaven, thou must do as the fewest and the Smallest number do,
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even as those fewe doe, so much despised. If thou beest a Magistrate, thou must not so execute thy calling as most doe,
even as those few do, so much despised. If thou Best a Magistrate, thou must not so execute thy calling as most doe,
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but as the fewest do that be godly and faithfull indeed.
but as the fewest doe that be godly and faithful indeed.
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So Ministers that will be saved, must not doe as the most doe in that function, whose courses are very lamentable for the most part, either not feeding their flockes at all,
So Ministers that will be saved, must not do as the most doe in that function, whose courses Are very lamentable for the most part, either not feeding their flocks At all,
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or negligently, or very scandolous in their liues.
or negligently, or very scandalous in their lives.
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No, thou must boe as the fewest Ministers doe, even as those that are conscionable doe,
No, thou must boe as the fewest Ministers do, even as those that Are conscionable do,
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and are painefull, and of a godly conversation, the like to fathers of families, and to other particular christians.
and Are painful, and of a godly Conversation, the like to Father's of families, and to other particular Christians.
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Christ saith, that in Sardis there were but a fewe names that should walke in white, yet his partake with him in glory,
christ Says, that in Sardis there were but a few names that should walk in white, yet his partake with him in glory,
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as they had done in holinesse. This might make many mens haires to stand vpright on their heads;
as they had done in holiness. This might make many men's hairs to stand upright on their Heads;
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considering Christs number euen among such as bee called Christians, is fewe. Yet I would to God that you which heare me this day might be saued.
considering Christ number even among such as be called Christians, is few. Yet I would to God that you which hear me this day might be saved.
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As for those few names, or persons that be godly and zealous, the world doth account of them as a company of fooles,
As for those few names, or Persons that be godly and zealous, the world does account of them as a company of Fools,
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and say, that they be but a few Puritans. Now herein they doe grace them very much to say they bee but few:
and say, that they be but a few Puritans. Now herein they do grace them very much to say they be but few:
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for so indeede the number of Gods children be but small.
for so indeed the number of God's children be but small.
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Well seeing the way to heauen is so straight, and the enemies of our soules bee so strong and mighty,
Well seeing the Way to heaven is so straight, and the enemies of our Souls be so strong and mighty,
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as namely Sathan, the world, and our owne flesh:
as namely Sathan, the world, and our own Flesh:
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it is a wonder that any are saued, and it is to be attributed to Gods exceeding mercy that any of vs escape and get to heauen, hauing so many lets and hinderances.
it is a wonder that any Are saved, and it is to be attributed to God's exceeding mercy that any of us escape and get to heaven, having so many lets and hindrances.
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But yet if a man did looke from the Chancel to the Belfree, there is not one but thinketh he shall be saued:
But yet if a man did look from the Chancel to the Belfree, there is not one but Thinketh he shall be saved:
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but yet I tell thee, there must be a striuing, if euer thou beest saued: & lazie & drowsie Christians shal hardly be saued.
but yet I tell thee, there must be a striving, if ever thou Best saved: & lazy & drowsy Christians shall hardly be saved.
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Men must take paines to heare Gods word, and yet their particular callings in the would must not bee neglected,
Men must take pains to hear God's word, and yet their particular callings in thee would must not be neglected,
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so that the one needefull thing be principally followed.
so that the one needful thing be principally followed.
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Thirdly, obserue from these words, ( but a few names ) that God taketh particular note of the godly and zealous Christians by name,
Thirdly, observe from these words, (but a few names) that God Takes particular note of the godly and zealous Christians by name,
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and one of them bee better then an hundred drowsie Christians.
and one of them be better then an hundred drowsy Christians.
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Hee knoweth them by name, as he did Noah and Lot. Before the destroyer went, the Lord caused them all to bee marked on the forehead in Ierusalem that mourned for the iniquitie of the time.
He Knoweth them by name, as he did Noah and Lot. Before the destroyer went, the Lord caused them all to be marked on the forehead in Ierusalem that mourned for the iniquity of the time.
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Now good people labour to bee vpright in heart:
Now good people labour to be upright in heart:
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and though thou be neuer so poore, yet if thou art godly, the Lord surely hath a speciall care of thee,
and though thou be never so poor, yet if thou art godly, the Lord surely hath a special care of thee,
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and hee will in the ende take thee vnto himselfe:
and he will in the end take thee unto himself:
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therefore comfort thy selfe in this, that God and his holy Angels doe loue and respect thee.
Therefore Comfort thy self in this, that God and his holy Angels do love and respect thee.
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What though the world and the prophane sort hate thee, scoffe and deride thee, thou needest not care for it.
What though the world and the profane sort hate thee, scoff and deride thee, thou Needest not care for it.
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If a man bee loued and gratiously respected of the King and Nobles of the Court:
If a man be loved and graciously respected of the King and Nobles of the Court:
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what neede he care for the skullery in the kitchin though they mocke and hate him? Euen so thou mayest acccunt and esteeme of these vngodly mockers of Gods children:
what need he care for the skullery in the kitchen though they mock and hate him? Eve so thou Mayest acccunt and esteem of these ungodly mockers of God's children:
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though they weare a veluet coate, yet they are but as the skullians, and in base account before God.
though they wear a velvet coat, yet they Are but as the skullians, and in base account before God.
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That haue kept their garments from defiling &c. In this the Lord commendeth these few godlie ones in Sardis, namely,That have kept their garments from defiling etc. In this the Lord commends these few godly ones in Sardis, namely,
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for that they had not defiled their garments, which indeede is a borrowed speech.
for that they had not defiled their garments, which indeed is a borrowed speech.
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For heere is meant that either they had not spotted their soules with contagious sinnes ▪ or else stayned and blotted their profession of the Gospell by an vngodly conuersation,
For Here is meant that either they had not spotted their Souls with contagious Sins ▪ or Else stained and blotted their profession of the Gospel by an ungodly Conversation,
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and of this thing also we ought to be very wary and carefull to bemering, or polluting of our garments.
and of this thing also we ought to be very wary and careful to bemering, or polluting of our garments.
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We know, we are to blame yong children, if they defile their new clothes.
We know, we Are to blame young children, if they defile their new clothes.
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Let not vs then which professe the Gospell, and thereby to be the children of God:
Let not us then which profess the Gospel, and thereby to be the children of God:
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let vs not I say, staine and blot our holy profession by a wicked conuersation.
let us not I say, stain and blot our holy profession by a wicked Conversation.
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But alack, alack, there be many who though they haue some goodnesse in them, and haue receiued some graces from God,
But alack, alack, there be many who though they have Some Goodness in them, and have received Some graces from God,
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yet now and then defile their garment: few walke as Zacharie did, iustly, without reproofe.
yet now and then defile their garment: few walk as Zacharias did, justly, without reproof.
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Many heereby giue occasion to the profane to speake euill of the profession of the gospell.
Many hereby give occasion to the profane to speak evil of the profession of the gospel.
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But let vs consider this, God hath giuen vs new garments which wee should not defile.
But let us Consider this, God hath given us new garments which we should not defile.
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If a man had the Kings liuery, he would keepe it well and cleane, if it were but for the Kings sake that gaue it vnto him.
If a man had the Kings livery, he would keep it well and clean, if it were but for the Kings sake that gave it unto him.
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It cannot be denied, but that a true christian his garments may (as it were) catch lint, that is be soyled with some infirmity,
It cannot be denied, but that a true christian his garments may (as it were) catch lint, that is be soiled with Some infirmity,
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but let vs take heede that our garmēts be not defiled, that is, our profession stained with grosse sinnes,
but let us take heed that our garments be not defiled, that is, our profession stained with gross Sins,
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as Pride, Worldlinesse, Impudencie, and such like.
as Pride, Worldliness, Impudency, and such like.
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It is a comely thing as can be seene on Gods earth, to see a Christian walke answerably to his calling.
It is a comely thing as can be seen on God's earth, to see a Christian walk answerably to his calling.
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I graunt that many haue slanderous reports raised against them, but yet let vs be carefull to giue no iust offence,
I grant that many have slanderous reports raised against them, but yet let us be careful to give no just offence,
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or occasion to the wicked to reproach our profession;
or occasion to the wicked to reproach our profession;
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and to say, loe such a one for all his profession, he is as much giuen to the world as others,
and to say, lo such a one for all his profession, he is as much given to the world as Others,
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or bringeth vp his children as proudly as others. And they shall walke with him in white, for they are worthy.
or brings up his children as proudly as Others. And they shall walk with him in white, for they Are worthy.
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Heere now he commeth to make an excellent promise to sincere and good Christians, whom before he had commended, which is this, that they shall walke with him, that is, liue with Christ Iesus in ioy and happinesse heereafter, which is to be vnderstoode by this borrowed speech of walking with him in white:
Here now he comes to make an excellent promise to sincere and good Christians, whom before he had commended, which is this, that they shall walk with him, that is, live with christ Iesus in joy and happiness hereafter, which is to be understood by this borrowed speech of walking with him in white:
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a fit promise to those which in their life time had care to keepe their garments from defiling.
a fit promise to those which in their life time had care to keep their garments from defiling.
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Such as walke after Christ in holinesse, shall walke with him in glory and happinesse.
Such as walk After christ in holiness, shall walk with him in glory and happiness.
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This is an excellent promise to them which hold out to the end, and an argument to encourage vs vnto this chearefull keeping our garments cleane in this life,
This is an excellent promise to them which hold out to the end, and an argument to encourage us unto this cheerful keeping our garments clean in this life,
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though it be somewhat painefull and troublesome.
though it be somewhat painful and troublesome.
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Who will not be content to indure some crosses & take some paines heere to liue godly? Seeing such may be assured they shall one day raigne with Christ in glory.
Who will not be content to endure Some Crosses & take Some pains Here to live godly? Seeing such may be assured they shall one day Reign with christ in glory.
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Let not all the profits of the world, or flesh, or diuell, make vs loose our white garments in heauen, that is, eternall glory, holines,
Let not all the profits of the world, or Flesh, or Devil, make us lose our white garments in heaven, that is, Eternal glory, holiness,
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& happinesse with Iesus Christ, there wee shall be paid for all our paines. As for those which are vngodly, they shall not vvalke in white, but in blacke,
& happiness with Iesus christ, there we shall be paid for all our pains. As for those which Are ungodly, they shall not walk in white, but in black,
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yea, they shall goe to the blacknesse of darknesse, for that they liued heere to commit the workes of darkenesse:
yea, they shall go to the blackness of darkness, for that they lived Here to commit the works of darkness:
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they shall partake of the tormēts in the lake of vtter darkenesse, where shall be weeping for euer;
they shall partake of the torments in the lake of utter darkness, where shall be weeping for ever;
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where as they on the other side are blessed, that hauing cleane garmēts doe make conscience to keepe them cleane still, such shall be sure that their labour shall not be in vaine in the Lord.
where as they on the other side Are blessed, that having clean garments do make conscience to keep them clean still, such shall be sure that their labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.
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But let not lazie Christians thinke to haue the like portion of eternall ioy and happinesse,
But let not lazy Christians think to have the like portion of Eternal joy and happiness,
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as the other sort that be zealous Christiansas, before said.
as the other sort that be zealous Christiansas, before said.
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And as for such as are wholly giuen to walke after their lusts, they shall not walke with Christ in white,
And as for such as Are wholly given to walk After their Lustiest, they shall not walk with christ in white,
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but with the diuell in darkenesse and torment.
but with the Devil in darkness and torment.
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For they are worthy. This worthinesse is in regard that they are cloathed with the righteousnes of Christ Iesus.For they Are worthy. This worthiness is in regard that they Are clothed with the righteousness of christ Iesus.
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But as for the Papists, heere is nothing that will make for their meriting by workes,
But as for the Papists, Here is nothing that will make for their meriting by works,
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for no workes can merit, vnlesse, first they be our owne, secondly, they must be perfect in themselues.
for no works can merit, unless, First they be our own, secondly, they must be perfect in themselves.
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Indeede the wicked they shall haue torments giuen them, so they are worthy, because their workes are perfectly wicked.
Indeed the wicked they shall have torments given them, so they Are worthy, Because their works Are perfectly wicked.
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As for the godly their worthines is onely in regard of Christ his righteousnesse.
As for the godly their worthiness is only in regard of christ his righteousness.
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There be many poore afflicted Christiās which thinke they be not worthy to walke vpon the ground,
There be many poor afflicted Christiās which think they be not worthy to walk upon the ground,
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yet indeede they are worthy of greater things, because they are ioyned vnto Christ, and accepted in, and for him.
yet indeed they Are worthy of greater things, Because they Are joined unto christ, and accepted in, and for him.
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As for the former fiue sorts of dead ones, they are worthy of all paines and plagues:
As for the former fiue sorts of dead ones, they Are worthy of all pains and plagues:
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yet there is a way for them also to bee freed from that their estate, and to become partakers of mercy:
yet there is a Way for them also to be freed from that their estate, and to become partakers of mercy:
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for if either thou art ignorant, or a liuer stil in some grosse sin, or a worldling,
for if either thou art ignorant, or a liver still in Some gross since, or a worldling,
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or but a meere ciuill person, or an Hyppocrite, canst yet bewaile thy sinnes, loath them,
or but a mere civil person, or an Hypocrite, Canst yet bewail thy Sins, loath them,
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and craue pardon for them in Christ, & by faith apprehend his righteousnesse, then thou maiest bee saued.
and crave pardon for them in christ, & by faith apprehend his righteousness, then thou Mayest be saved.
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But if the ciuill man, or any other stand vpon his own righteousnesse, then wilt thou be confounded:
But if the civil man, or any other stand upon his own righteousness, then wilt thou be confounded:
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for such can no more stand before the flaming fire.
for such can no more stand before the flaming fire.
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Oh, that many men had grace to see into their vildenesse, and how wretched they are,
O, that many men had grace to see into their vildness, and how wretched they Are,
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if they be not cloathed with Christs righteousnesse.
if they be not clothed with Christ righteousness.
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First obserue, if Gods children bee counted worthy of heauen, what then shall become of this vilde world? that doe iustle Gods children vp in corners or against the wals,
First observe, if God's children be counted worthy of heaven, what then shall become of this vild world? that do justle God's children up in corners or against the walls,
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and hate & scorne them? A good man loueth them that feare the Lord, but in the wicked, vilde persons are most regarded, and the godly d•spised.
and hate & scorn them? A good man loves them that Fear the Lord, but in the wicked, vild Persons Are most regarded, and the godly d•spised.
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Such men are of Caine his mind that hated his brother, or of Chams minde that mocked his father. Gen. 9. 22. or of Michol her minde that scoffed her husband Dauid for his zeale. Oh say some, these hypocriticall Puritans are worse then the Papists.
Such men Are of Cain his mind that hated his brother, or of Chams mind that mocked his father. Gen. 9. 22. or of Michal her mind that scoffed her husband David for his zeal. O say Some, these hypocritical Puritans Are Worse then the Papists.
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Indeed this great and common sinne of this land seemeth not as yet to bee reuenged,
Indeed this great and Common sin of this land seems not as yet to be revenged,
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but no doubt it wilbe ere it bee long with some vniuersall iudgement:
but no doubt it will ere it be long with Some universal judgement:
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for now euen the basest seruant, and vildest Ruffian can mocke and scoffe at those that are professors and zealous Christians.
for now even the Basest servant, and vildest Ruffian can mock and scoff At those that Are professors and zealous Christians.
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But such doe carry euen the marke of the malignant Church.
But such do carry even the mark of the malignant Church.
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I would neuer wish a worser signe of a wicked man, then to bee a mocker of professors and of Gods children.
I would never wish a Worse Signen of a wicked man, then to be a mocker of professors and of God's children.
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The Apostle Iohn saith, Hee that loueth him that doeth beget, loueth them also that are begotten of him.
The Apostle John Says, He that loves him that doth beget, loves them also that Are begotten of him.
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Take, heede of crossing the Lord in mocking those vpon whom he bestoweth his owne image.
Take, heed of crossing the Lord in mocking those upon whom he bestoweth his own image.
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For if they shall bee cursed that did not feede and cloath such as beleeued in Christ, what shall become of those which mocke and persecute them? They shall in the day of iudgment stand quaking & knocking their knees together like Belthazar. Oh nay more, they shall desire that the hilles might fall and couer them; For if they shall be cursed that did not feed and cloth such as believed in christ, what shall become of those which mock and persecute them? They shall in the day of judgement stand quaking & knocking their knees together like Belshazzar. O nay more, they shall desire that the hills might fallen and cover them;
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and hide them from the presence of the iudge.
and hide them from the presence of the judge.
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These men doe take a very heauy peece of worke in hand, that doe so deride the godly.
These men do take a very heavy piece of work in hand, that do so deride the godly.
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Saul, Saul, why doest thou persecute me? I neuer knew but that without speedy repentance the iudgements of God did take hold on such persons euen in this life, Saul, Saul, why dost thou persecute me? I never knew but that without speedy Repentance the Judgments of God did take hold on such Persons even in this life,
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if not, then after this life they shal haue their reward. Well then, let vs make some repetition of that which hath beene spoken.
if not, then After this life they shall have their reward. Well then, let us make Some repetition of that which hath been spoken.
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Yee haue heard of three sortts of Christians:
Ye have herd of three sortts of Christians:
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whereof one sort are starke dead, as the ignorant person, one liuing and louing any one sinne, worldling, ciuill person, Hyppocrite:
whereof one sort Are stark dead, as the ignorant person, one living and loving any one sin, worldling, civil person, Hypocrite:
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these are to desire the Lord that they may come out of their graues. The second sort were renewed, but yet lazie Christians:
these Are to desire the Lord that they may come out of their graves. The second sort were renewed, but yet lazy Christians:
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let these consider how God hath and doeth often times crosse them, to make them leaue their worldlinesse, coldnesse, and securitie.
let these Consider how God hath and doth often times cross them, to make them leave their worldliness, coldness, and security.
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As for the world let them leaue it in affection, and let those studie and looke wholly after it, which haue and can looke for no other portion but in this world.
As for the world let them leave it in affection, and let those study and look wholly After it, which have and can look for no other portion but in this world.
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And I am afraide if sicknesse or death should suddenly take these drowsie christians, it would take them euen as a thiefe vnlooked for:
And I am afraid if sickness or death should suddenly take these drowsy Christians, it would take them even as a thief unlooked for:
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whereas the godly zealous Christian that hath his loynes girt vp, and is waiting for his maisters comming,
whereas the godly zealous Christian that hath his loins girded up, and is waiting for his masters coming,
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and watchfull like the wise Virgins, he hath but one daies sins to reckon for.
and watchful like the wise Virgins, he hath but one days Sins to reckon for.
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When death comes he can bid him welcome, and say, I looked for you before this day:
When death comes he can bid him welcome, and say, I looked for you before this day:
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He is not to seeke for his oyle to put in his lampe, at that time as were the foolishvirgins spoken of in the parable.
He is not to seek for his oil to put in his lamp, At that time as were the foolishvirgins spoken of in the parable.
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Now for the third sort of Christians which indeed be aliue, and haue kept their garments cleane and vndefiled:
Now for the third sort of Christians which indeed be alive, and have kept their garments clean and undefiled:
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to them wee say, let them that are righteous, bee righteous still, such shall walke with the Lord Iesus hereafter in white, that is, in perfect glory and felicitie:
to them we say, let them that Are righteous, be righteous still, such shall walk with the Lord Iesus hereafter in white, that is, in perfect glory and felicity:
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whereas the vngodly shall walke with the diuell in blacke torments.
whereas the ungodly shall walk with the Devil in black torments.
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God grant we may with Mary choose the better part, which shall neuer be taken away from vs. FINIS.
God grant we may with Marry choose the better part, which shall never be taken away from us FINIS.
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