The saints safetie in evill times Delivered at St Maries in Cambridge the fift of November, upon occasion of the Povvder-Plot. Whereunto is annexed a passion-sermon, preached at Mercers Chappel London upon Good-Friday. As also the happinesse of enjoying Christ laid open at the funerall of Mr Sherland late recorder of Northampton. Together with the most vertuous life and heavenly end of that religious gentleman. By R. Sibbes D.D. master of Katherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher at Grayes-Inne London.
THe Apostle Paul here, had a double desire, one in regard of himselfe, to be with Christ; another out of his love of Gods Church and people, to abide still in the flesh, and betweene these two hee is in a great straite not knowing which to choose;
THe Apostle Paul Here, had a double desire, one in regard of himself, to be with christ; Another out of his love of God's Church and people, to abide still in the Flesh, and between these two he is in a great strait not knowing which to choose;
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as in regard of himselfe, which was to bee with Christ; so in respect of the Church of God, which was to abide still here. 3. the reasons of both, 1. to be with Christ, is farre better for mee. 2. to abide in the flesh, more needfull for you:
as in regard of himself, which was to be with christ; so in respect of the Church of God, which was to abide still Here. 3. the Reasons of both, 1. to be with christ, is Far better for me. 2. to abide in the Flesh, more needful for you:
deliberation here argues weaknesse. Some things (againe) are of an ambiguous and doubtfull nature requiring our best consideration, such was Pauls strait in this place;
deliberation Here argues weakness. some things (again) Are of an ambiguous and doubtful nature requiring our best consideration, such was Paul's strait in this place;
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he had reasons swaying him on both sides, and such is the happy estate of a Christian that whatsoever hee had chosen, had beene well for him, onely God who rules our judgements will have us to make choise;
he had Reasons swaying him on both sides, and such is the happy estate of a Christian that whatsoever he had chosen, had been well for him, only God who rules our Judgments will have us to make choice;
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and therefore the Apostle useth reasons on both sides; It is better to die for me, It is better to live for you, &c. Wicked men have their deliberations and their straits too, but it is with the rich man in the Gospell, What they shall doe? how they may pull downe their barnes and build bigger;
and Therefore the Apostle uses Reasons on both sides; It is better to die for me, It is better to live for you, etc. Wicked men have their deliberations and their straits too, but it is with the rich man in the Gospel, What they shall do? how they may pull down their Barns and built bigger;
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&c. Their maine strait is at the houre of death, live they cannot, die they dare not, there is so much guilt of sinne upon their consciences, they know not which way to turn themselves;
etc. Their main strait is At the hour of death, live they cannot, die they Dare not, there is so much guilt of sin upon their Consciences, they know not which Way to turn themselves;
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when there is any thing set before the soule having a magneticall force, as the Loadstone to draw out the motions thereof, we call that, desire, though for the present it enjoyes it not.
when there is any thing Set before the soul having a magnetical force, as the Loadstone to draw out the motions thereof, we call that, desire, though for the present it enjoys it not.
S. Pauls desire was, 1. spirituall, not after hapinesse so much as holinesse; oh miserable man that I am (saith he) who shall deliver me from this body of death, his desire of death was to be freeed from the body of sinne more than to be taken out of the flesh, and his desire of holines to have Christs image stamped on his soule, was more than of eternall happinesse; nature cannot doe this, its a worke above the flesh, for that will not heare of departing, but rather bids God and Christ depart from it.
S. Paul's desire was, 1. spiritual, not After hapinesse so much as holiness; o miserable man that I am (Says he) who shall deliver me from this body of death, his desire of death was to be freed from the body of sin more than to be taken out of the Flesh, and his desire of holiness to have Christ image stamped on his soul, was more than of Eternal happiness; nature cannot do this, its a work above the Flesh, for that will not hear of departing, but rather bids God and christ depart from it.
There must be a parting and a departing; there must be a parting in this world with all outward excellencies, from the sweet enjoyment of the creatures;
There must be a parting and a departing; there must be a parting in this world with all outward excellencies, from the sweet enjoyment of the creatures;
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how farre are wee from making a right use of the mysteries of salvation, when we cannot make use of common truthes which wee have daily experience of? Holy Moses considering the suddennesse of his departure hence, begged of God to teach him to number his dayes that he might apply his heart unto wisedome.
how Far Are we from making a right use of the Mysteres of salvation, when we cannot make use of Common truths which we have daily experience of? Holy Moses considering the suddenness of his departure hence, begged of God to teach him to number his days that he might apply his heart unto Wisdom.
wee must all be unloosened from our houses of clay and bee carryed to another place, to heaven; Paul labors to sweeten so harsh a thing as death by comfortable expressions of it, It is but a sleep, a going home, a laying aside our earthly tabernacle, to teach us this point of heavenly wisdome, that wee should looke on death as it is now in the Gospell, not as it was in the Law and by nature, for so it is a passage to hell and lets us in to all miseries whatsoever.
we must all be unloosened from our houses of clay and be carried to Another place, to heaven; Paul labors to sweeten so harsh a thing as death by comfortable expressions of it, It is but a sleep, a going home, a laying aside our earthly tabernacle, to teach us this point of heavenly Wisdom, that we should look on death as it is now in the Gospel, not as it was in the Law and by nature, for so it is a passage to hell and lets us in to all misery's whatsoever.
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so to be with Christ is a thing desirable of it selfe, but because we cannot come to Christ but by the darke passage of death, saith Paul, I desire to depart that so my death may be a passage to Christ,
so to be with christ is a thing desirable of it self, but Because we cannot come to christ but by the dark passage of death, Says Paul, I desire to depart that so my death may be a passage to christ,
and descended that we should ascend, to be with him that hath done and suffered so much for us, to be with Christ that delighted to be with us, to be with Christ that emptyed himselfe,
and descended that we should ascend, to be with him that hath done and suffered so much for us, to be with christ that delighted to be with us, to be with christ that emptied himself,
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and became of no reputation, that became poore to make us rich, to be with Christ our husband now contracted here, that all may bee made up in heaven, this was the thing Paul desired.
and became of no reputation, that became poor to make us rich, to be with christ our husband now contracted Here, that all may be made up in heaven, this was the thing Paul desired.
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Because heaven is not heaven without Christ, it is better to be in any place with Christ than to be in heaven it selfe without him, all delicacies without Christ are but as a funerall banquet, where the master of the feast is away, there is nothing but solemnnesse:
Because heaven is not heaven without christ, it is better to be in any place with christ than to be in heaven it self without him, all delicacies without christ Are but as a funeral banquet, where the master of the feast is away, there is nothing but solemnness:
and enjoy him, that had done so much and suffered so much for his soule, that had forgiven him so many sins, &c. The reason is, because it is best of all;
and enjoy him, that had done so much and suffered so much for his soul, that had forgiven him so many Sins, etc. The reason is, Because it is best of all;
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To be with Christ is to be at the spring-head of all happines, it is to be in our proper element, every creature thinkes it selfe best in its owne element, that is the place it thrives in, and enjoyes its happinesse in;
To be with christ is to be At the springhead of all happiness, it is to be in our proper element, every creature thinks it self best in its own element, that is the place it thrives in, and enjoys its happiness in;
because to bee with Christ is to have the marriage consummate, is not marriage better than the contract? is not home better than absence? to be with Christ is to be at home;
Because to be with christ is to have the marriage consummate, is not marriage better than the contract? is not home better than absence? to be with christ is to be At home;
and trouble, here the joyes of the holy ghost, are mingled with sorrow, here the grace in a man is with combate of flesh, and spirit, but in heaven there is pure peace, pure joy, pure grace; for what is glory but the perfection of grace;
and trouble, Here the Joys of the holy ghost, Are mingled with sorrow, Here the grace in a man is with combat of Flesh, and Spirit, but in heaven there is pure peace, pure joy, pure grace; for what is glory but the perfection of grace;
And is it much farre better to die, that we may be with Christ, than to live here a conflicting life? Why should we then feare death, that is but a passage to Christ? It is but a grimme servant that lets us into a glorious pallace, that striks off our bolts, that takes off our rags that wee may bee clothed with better robes, that ends all our misery,
And is it much Far better to die, that we may be with christ, than to live Here a conflicting life? Why should we then Fear death, that is but a passage to christ? It is but a grim servant that lets us into a glorious palace, that striks off our bolts, that Takes off our rags that we may be clothed with better robes, that ends all our misery,
and is the beginning of all our happinesse, why should we therfore be affraid of death? it is but a departure to a better condition? It is but as Iordan to the children of Israel, by which they passed to Canaan, it is but as the red-sea by which they were going that way;
and is the beginning of all our happiness, why should we Therefore be afraid of death? it is but a departure to a better condition? It is but as Iordan to the children of Israel, by which they passed to Canaan, it is but as the Red Sea by which they were going that Way;
of it selfe it is an enemy indeed, but now it is harmelesse, nay now it is become a friend, amicable to us, a sweet friend; it is one part of the Churches joynture, death All things are yours saith the Apostle, Paul and Apollos, life and death, death is ours and for our good, it doth us more good than all the friends we have in the world, it determines and ends all our misery, and sinne;
of it self it is an enemy indeed, but now it is harmless, nay now it is become a friend, amicable to us, a sweet friend; it is one part of the Churches jointure, death All things Are yours Says the Apostle, Paul and Apollos, life and death, death is ours and for our good, it does us more good than all the Friends we have in the world, it determines and ends all our misery, and sin;
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Beloved, there is none but a Christian that can desire death; because it is the end of all comfort here, it is the end of all callings and employments, of all sweetnesse whatsoever in this world.
beloved, there is none but a Christian that can desire death; Because it is the end of all Comfort Here, it is the end of all callings and employments, of all sweetness whatsoever in this world.
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If another man that is not a Christian, desire heaven, he desires it not (as heaven) or to •e with Christ (as Christ) he desires it under some notion sutable to his corruption:
If Another man that is not a Christian, desire heaven, he Desires it not (as heaven) or to •e with christ (as christ) he Desires it under Some notion suitable to his corruption:
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a carnall man cannot goe beyond the flesh, therefore a carnall man cannot desire heaven, a man that is under the power of any lust, can desire nothing but the satisfying of that lust, heaven is no place for such;
a carnal man cannot go beyond the Flesh, Therefore a carnal man cannot desire heaven, a man that is under the power of any lust, can desire nothing but the satisfying of that lust, heaven is no place for such;
none but a child of God can desire that: For if we consider heaven, and to bee with christ, to be perfect holines, can he desire it that hates holinesse here? can he desire the Image of God upon him that hates it in others and in himselfe too? can he desire the communion of Saints, that (of all societies) hates it the most? can he desire to be free from sinne, that ingulfes himselfe continually in sinne? he cannot,
none but a child of God can desire that: For if we Consider heaven, and to be with Christ, to be perfect holiness, can he desire it that hates holiness Here? can he desire the Image of God upon him that hates it in Others and in himself too? can he desire the communion of Saints, that (of all societies) hates it the most? can he desire to be free from sin, that ingulfes himself continually in sin? he cannot,
but alas, brethren, heaven must not be so desired, S. Paul did otherwise, he desired to be dissolved to be with Christ, hee desired it as the perfection of the Image of God, under the notion of holinesse and freedome from sin, as I said before. Which is farre better.
but alas, brothers, heaven must not be so desired, S. Paul did otherwise, he desired to be dissolved to be with christ, he desired it as the perfection of the Image of God, under the notion of holiness and freedom from since, as I said before. Which is Far better.
God will have it so for the comfort of Christians, that everyday they live, they may think, My best is behinde, my best is to come, that every day they rise, they may thinke, I am nearer heaven one day than I was before, I am nearer death,
God will have it so for the Comfort of Christians, that everyday they live, they may think, My best is behind, my best is to come, that every day they rise, they may think, I am nearer heaven one day than I was before, I am nearer death,
for then hee is with Christ. How contrary to a carnall man, that lives according to the sway of his owne base lusts? he is miserable in his life, more miserable in his death, but most miserable of all after death; I beseech you lay this to heart, mee thinkes considering that death is but a way for us to be with Christ, which is farre better, this should sweeten the thinking of death to us,
for then he is with christ. How contrary to a carnal man, that lives according to the sway of his own base Lustiest? he is miserable in his life, more miserable in his death, but most miserable of all After death; I beseech you lay this to heart, me thinks considering that death is but a Way for us to be with christ, which is Far better, this should sweeten the thinking of death to us,
2. Againe, S. Paul had loosed his affections from all earthly things, therefore it was an easie matter for him, to desire to be with Christ, I am cruci•ied to the world and the world is crucified to me, &c. If once a Christian comes to this passe, death will be welcome to him;
2. Again, S. Paul had loosed his affections from all earthly things, Therefore it was an easy matter for him, to desire to be with christ, I am cruci•ied to the world and the world is Crucified to me, etc. If once a Christian comes to this pass, death will be welcome to him;
3. Againe, holy S. Paul laboured to keepe a good conscience in all things, herein I exercise my selfe to have a good conscience towards God and men, &c. It is easie for him to desire to be dissolved, that hath his conscience sprinkled with the blood of Christ, free from a purpose of living in any sinne;
3. Again, holy S. Paul laboured to keep a good conscience in all things, herein I exercise my self to have a good conscience towards God and men, etc. It is easy for him to desire to be dissolved, that hath his conscience sprinkled with the blood of christ, free from a purpose of living in any sin;
when it is once written there with the claw of a Diamond, and with a pen of iron, who shall get it out? Nothing but great repentance and faith, applying the blood of Christ, it is no easie matter to get it off there,
when it is once written there with the claw of a Diamond, and with a pen of iron, who shall get it out? Nothing but great Repentance and faith, applying the blood of christ, it is no easy matter to get it off there,
Therefore I wonder how men that live in swearing, in loosenesse, in filthinesse, in deboisednesse of life, that labour to satisfie their lusts and corruptions, (• wonder how they) can thinke of death without trembling, considering that they are under the guilt of so many sinnes;
Therefore I wonder how men that live in swearing, in looseness, in filthiness, in deboisednesse of life, that labour to satisfy their Lustiest and corruptions, (• wonder how they) can think of death without trembling, considering that they Are under the guilt of so many Sins;
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you have a company of wretched persōs (proud enough in their owne conceits, and censorious, nothing can please thē) whose whole life is acted by satan joyning with the lusts of their flesh,
you have a company of wretched Persons (proud enough in their own conceits, and censorious, nothing can please them) whose Whole life is acted by satan joining with the Lustiest of their Flesh,
and they do nothing but put stings into death every day, and arme death against themselves, which when once it appeares, their con•cience, which is a hell within them, is wakened,
and they do nothing but put stings into death every day, and arm death against themselves, which when once it appears, their con•cience, which is a hell within them, is wakened,
when hee knowes not whither to goe? will a man leave the prison when he knows he shall be caryed to execution? Oh no, he had rather bee in the dungeon still;
when he knows not whither to go? will a man leave the prison when he knows he shall be carried to execution? O no, he had rather be in the dungeon still;
therefore if we would come to Pauls desire, labour to come to the frame of the holy Apostles spirit, he knew whom he had beleeved, he was assured that nothing could separate him from the love of God, neither life, nor death, nor any thing whatsoever could befall him.
Therefore if we would come to Paul's desire, labour to come to the frame of the holy Apostles Spirit, he knew whom he had believed, he was assured that nothing could separate him from the love of God, neither life, nor death, nor any thing whatsoever could befall him.
Oh the power of grace in the hearts of Gods children, that makes them content to be without the joyes of heaven for a time, that they may doe God service, in serving his Church here upon earth.
O the power of grace in the hearts of God's children, that makes them content to be without the Joys of heaven for a time, that they may do God service, in serving his Church Here upon earth.
For what a deale of sinne doth a good Magistrate stoppe and •inder? when there were good Iudges and good Kings in Israel, see what a reformation there was:
For what a deal of sin does a good Magistrate stop and •inder? when there were good Judges and good Kings in Israel, see what a Reformation there was:
Antichrist could not come in when the Romane Empire flourished, though now the Romane Empire hinder the fall of Antichrist, because Antichrist hath given her the cup of fornication,
Antichrist could not come in when the Roman Empire flourished, though now the Roman Empire hinder the fallen of Antichrist, Because Antichrist hath given her the cup of fornication,
4. They doe a great deale of good by their patterne, and example, they are the lights of the world, that give ayme to others in the darknesse of this life.
4. They do a great deal of good by their pattern, and Exampl, they Are the lights of the world, that give aim to Others in the darkness of this life.
5. They can by their prayers binde God, (as it were) that he shall not inflict his judgements, they doe a world of good by this way, a praying force and army is as good as a fighting army.
5. They can by their Prayers bind God, (as it were) that he shall not inflict his Judgments, they do a world of good by this Way, a praying force and army is as good as a fighting army.
therefore S. Paul saith, It is needfull for you that I abide in the flesh: Gracious men are publique treasures, and storehouses wherein every man hath a share, a portion;
Therefore S. Paul Says, It is needful for you that I abide in the Flesh: Gracious men Are public treasures, and storehouses wherein every man hath a share, a portion;
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You have an excellent picture of this in Daniel, in the dreame of Ne••chadnezar; the Magistrates there are compared to a great tree, where in the birds build their nests,
You have an excellent picture of this in daniel, in the dream of Ne••chadnezar; the Magistrates there Are compared to a great tree, where in the Birds built their nests,
A good man (saith the Philosopher) is a common good, because as soone as ever a man becomes gracious, hee hath a publique minde as he hath a publique place, nay,
A good man (Says the Philosopher) is a Common good, Because as soon as ever a man becomes gracious, he hath a public mind as he hath a public place, nay,
If this be so, then we may lament the death of worthy men, because wee lose part of our strength in the losse of such, Gods custome being to convey much good by them,
If this be so, then we may lament the death of worthy men, Because we loose part of our strength in the loss of such, God's custom being to convey much good by them,
If God convey so much good by worthy men to us, then what wretches are they that maligne them, persecute them, &c. speake ill of those that speake to God for them? doth the world continue for a company of wretches, a company of prophane, blasphemous, loose, disorderly livers? Oh no,
If God convey so much good by worthy men to us, then what wretches Are they that malign them, persecute them, etc. speak ill of those that speak to God for them? does the world continue for a company of wretches, a company of profane, blasphemous, lose, disorderly livers? O no,
It is for good people (onely) that the world continues, they are the pillars of the tottering world, they are the stakes in the fence, they are the foundation of the building,
It is for good people (only) that the world continues, they Are the pillars of the tottering world, they Are the stakes in the fence, they Are the Foundation of the building,
therefore those that oppose and disquiet gracious and good men, are enemies to their owne good, they cut the bough which they stand on, they labour to pull downe the house that covers themselves, being blinded with malice, and a diabolicall spirit: take need of such a disposition, it comes neare to the sinne against the holy Ghost, to hate any man for goodnesse;
Therefore those that oppose and disquiet gracious and good men, Are enemies to their own good, they Cut the bough which they stand on, they labour to pull down the house that covers themselves, being blinded with malice, and a diabolical Spirit: take need of such a disposition, it comes near to the sin against the holy Ghost, to hate any man for Goodness;
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how can a man desire to bee with Christ, when hee hates his image in another? therefore if God convey so much good by other men that are good, let us make much of them,
how can a man desire to be with christ, when he hates his image in Another? Therefore if God convey so much good by other men that Are good, let us make much of them,
They know that God hath appointed them as instruments to convey good to others, and knowing this they labour to come to Pauls spirit here, to desire to live, to have life in patience, and death in desire in regard of themselves;
They know that God hath appointed them as Instruments to convey good to Others, and knowing this they labour to come to Paul's Spirit Here, to desire to live, to have life in patience, and death in desire in regard of themselves;
Now where Christs spirit is, it will bring men from their altitudes, and excellencies, and make them to stoope, to serve the Church, and account it an honour to bee an instrument to doe good;
Now where Christ Spirit is, it will bring men from their altitudes, and excellencies, and make them to stoop, to serve the Church, and account it an honour to be an Instrument to do good;
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Christ was content to be accounted not onely a servant of God, but of the Churches, My righteous servant, &c. Those that have the spirit of Christ, have a spirit of selfedeniall of their owne, we see the blessed angells are content to be Ministring spirits for us,
christ was content to be accounted not only a servant of God, but of the Churches, My righteous servant, etc. Those that have the Spirit of christ, have a Spirit of Self-denial of their own, we see the blessed Angels Are content to be Ministering spirits for us,
Oh beloved, that we had the spirit of S. Paul, and the spirit of Christ to set us a worke, to doe good while we are here, to deny our selves; oh it would bee meate and drinke as it was to our blessed Saviour Christ, to doe good all kinde of wayes;
O Beloved, that we had the Spirit of S. Paul, and the Spirit of christ to Set us a work, to do good while we Are Here, to deny our selves; o it would be meat and drink as it was to our blessed Saviour christ, to do good all kind of ways;
and that relation, that we may bee trees of righteousnesse, that the more we beare, God will mend his owne trees, hee will purge them and prune them to bring forth more fruit, God cherisheth fruitfull trees:
and that Relation, that we may be trees of righteousness, that the more we bear, God will mend his own trees, he will purge them and prune them to bring forth more fruit, God Cherishes fruitful trees:
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in the law of Moses, when they besieged any place, he commanded them to spare fruitful trees: God spares a fruitfull person till hee have done his worke;
in the law of Moses, when they besieged any place, he commanded them to spare fruitful trees: God spares a fruitful person till he have done his work;
we know not how much good one man may doe though he be a meane person, sometimes One poore wise man delivereth the citie, and the righteous delivereth the Iland;
we know not how much good one man may do though he be a mean person, sometime One poor wise man Delivereth the City, and the righteous Delivereth the Island;
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and they bethinke themselves when they are in any condition to doe good, as he saith in Hester God hath called mee to this place, perhaps for this end:
and they bethink themselves when they Are in any condition to do good, as he Says in Esther God hath called me to this place, perhaps for this end:
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God delights in an humble spirit, and not in a proud spirit, for that takes all the glory to it selfe, God delights to use humble spirits, that are content to stoope to any service for others, that thinkes no office too meane.
God delights in an humble Spirit, and not in a proud Spirit, for that Takes all the glory to it self, God delights to use humble spirits, that Are content to stoop to any service for Others, that thinks no office too mean.
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2. Get loving hearts, love is full of invention, how shall I glorifie God? how shall I doe good to others? how shall I bring to heaven as many as I can? love is a sweet and boundlesse affection, full of holy devices.
2. Get loving hearts, love is full of invention, how shall I Glorify God? how shall I do good to Others? how shall I bring to heaven as many as I can? love is a sweet and boundless affection, full of holy devices.
It was a good speech of that godly Palsgrave, great grandfather to him that is, (Frederick the godly they called him) when he was to die, satis vobis (saith he) I have lived hitherto for you,
It was a good speech of that godly Palsgrave, great grandfather to him that is, (Frederick the godly they called him) when he was to die, satis vobis (Says he) I have lived hitherto for you,
Therefore I beseech you be stirred up, to live desired in the world, and die lamented, labour to be usefull in your places all you can, to be as the Olive, and fig-tree, delighting God and man,
Therefore I beseech you be stirred up, to live desired in the world, and die lamented, labour to be useful in your places all you can, to be as the Olive, and Fig tree, delighting God and man,
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Oh this looking to our selves, whē we make our selves the begining & the end of all the good we doe, it is an argument of a barren person, none ever came to heaven but those that denyed themselves.
O this looking to our selves, when we make our selves the beginning & the end of all the good we do, it is an argument of a barren person, none ever Come to heaven but those that denied themselves.
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I see I cannot proceed in this point, you may by the spirit of God inlarge it in your thoughts and bring home what hath been said to your ownes soules, labour that you may bee such as others may make use of you,
I see I cannot proceed in this point, you may by the Spirit of God enlarge it in your thoughts and bring home what hath been said to your owns Souls, labour that you may be such as Others may make use of you,
and not be the burthens and calamities of the time, as many are, that live for nothing but to doe good men good by vexing of them, that is all the good they doe, by vexing their patience they exercise their grace a contrary way;
and not be the burdens and calamities of the time, as many Are, that live for nothing but to do good men good by vexing of them, that is all the good they do, by vexing their patience they exercise their grace a contrary Way;
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The second Epistle to Timothy was the last Epistle that ever he wrote, and when hee had done his worke, saith hee, I have sought a good fight, I have kept the faith, I have finished my course, from henceforth there is a crowne of righteousnesse reserved for me;
The second Epistle to Timothy was the last Epistle that ever he wrote, and when he had done his work, Says he, I have sought a good fight, I have kept the faith, I have finished my course, from henceforth there is a crown of righteousness reserved for me;
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For you have many, when they come to die, what hinders them? Oh I have beene unfruitfull, I have not done that good that I might, I have not wrought out my salvation with feare and trembling.
For you have many, when they come to die, what hinders them? O I have been unfruitful, I have not done that good that I might, I have not wrought out my salvation with Fear and trembling.
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This holy and blessed man whose funerall now wee solemnize, was of S. Pauls spirit, hee did desire to die, & be with Christ, he had a desire while he lived to take all opportunities to doe good:
This holy and blessed man whose funeral now we solemnize, was of S. Paul's Spirit, he did desire to die, & be with christ, he had a desire while he lived to take all opportunities to do good:
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If I wanted matter to speak of, I could tell you of his allyance and birth, having two worthy Iudges of reverend esteeme, the one his grand father, the other his unckle; the one bred him, the other cherished and promoted his studie and indeavours;
If I wanted matter to speak of, I could tell you of his alliance and birth, having two worthy Judges of reverend esteem, the one his grand father, the other his uncle; the one bred him, the other cherished and promoted his study and endeavours;
for there were those graces and gifts in him, that made him so esteemed, that verily I thinke, no man of his place and yeares, lived more desired, and dyed more lamented.
for there were those graces and Gifts in him, that made him so esteemed, that verily I think, no man of his place and Years, lived more desired, and died more lamented.
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For his parts of na•ure, they were pregnant and sollid, but as one said to Melancthon, his disposition and loving minde did gaine as much love from men as his parts, though they were great.
For his parts of na•ure, they were pregnant and solid, but as one said to Melanchthon, his disposition and loving mind did gain as much love from men as his parts, though they were great.
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His learning was good, for beside his owne prosession, hee was a generall scholler, and had good skill in that we call elegant learning, & controverted points of divinitie; he was a good divine:
His learning was good, for beside his own procession, he was a general scholar, and had good skill in that we call elegant learning, & controverted points of divinity; he was a good divine:
Indeed in the turning of his life when he should have adventured upon a profession, he had some thoughts of being a divine, had not his friends, especially his uncle, Iudge Telverton, disposed him otherwise, by promoting his studie in the Law, and when hee tooke upon him that profession, he grew so in it, that he was a credit to the profession, for integrity, sincerity, and abilitie.
Indeed in the turning of his life when he should have adventured upon a profession, he had Some thoughts of being a divine, had not his Friends, especially his uncle, Judge Telverton, disposed him otherwise, by promoting his study in the Law, and when he took upon him that profession, he grew so in it, that he was a credit to the profession, for integrity, sincerity, and ability.
he was exact in his life, yet not censorious; very conscionable and religious, but without any vaine curiositie; indeed he was every way of a sweet temper,
he was exact in his life, yet not censorious; very conscionable and religious, but without any vain curiosity; indeed he was every Way of a sweet temper,
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To come to his private personall cariage, it was very pious, he was wont to sequester himselfe from his imployment and labour, to bring his heart under to God, to the guidance of Gods spirit;
To come to his private personal carriage, it was very pious, he was wont to sequester himself from his employment and labour, to bring his heart under to God, to the guidance of God's Spirit;
his study was, to study to die, for he gathered choise things out of the sermons hee heard about death, many yeares before he died, to lay up store of provision against that time.
his study was, to study to die, for he gathered choice things out of the Sermons he herd about death, many Years before he died, to lay up store of provision against that time.
And two or three Termes before he died, he had a speciall care to enquire of nearer communion with God; he enquired of those he conversed with, of the way to attaine the same,
And two or three Terms before he died, he had a special care to inquire of nearer communion with God; he inquired of those he conversed with, of the Way to attain the same,
Alas, for want of this, how many sermons are lost in this great Citie? how much seed is spilt in vaine? What nourishment can there be without digestion? it is the second digestion that breeds nourishment;
Alas, for want of this, how many Sermons Are lost in this great city? how much seed is spilled in vain? What nourishment can there be without digestion? it is the second digestion that breeds nourishment;
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For his carriage to others, he was a constant friend, and his studie was to labour to make those good he conversed withall, he conversed with few but they were the better for him, he was so fruitfull;
For his carriage to Others, he was a constant friend, and his study was to labour to make those good he conversed withal, he conversed with few but they were the better for him, he was so fruitful;
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but will give him the testimony of a faithfull prudent govern•ur; he was so careful of the towne where he was Recorder, that he provided for them after his death,
but will give him the testimony of a faithful prudent govern•ur; he was so careful of the town where he was Recorder, that he provided for them After his death,
and gave them a large legacie, 200. marke, to set the poore on worke. For the honourable societie wherein he was a governor, hee carryed himselfe with that resolution,
and gave them a large legacy, 200. mark, to Set the poor on work. For the honourable society wherein he was a governor, he carried himself with that resolution,
for good order and good exercises, and was such a strict opposer of any abuse, which he judged to be so, that the house will have a speciall want of him:
for good order and good exercises, and was such a strict opposer of any abuse, which he judged to be so, that the house will have a special want of him:
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For his more Publick carriage, by vertue of his place at Northampton where hee was Recorder, he was called to be a member of the body representative in Parliament, wherein both his abilitie,
For his more Public carriage, by virtue of his place At Northampton where he was Recorder, he was called to be a member of the body representative in Parliament, wherein both his ability,
These bee wondrous ill times, beloved, to lose such men as he was, therefore we have cause to lay it to heart the more, the commonwealth wants him, the towne and countrey where hee lived will want him, the societie where hee was a governour will want him, the family where hee was a governour, will finde a misse in him;
These be wondrous ill times, Beloved, to loose such men as he was, Therefore we have cause to lay it to heart the more, the commonwealth Wants him, the town and country where he lived will want him, the society where he was a governor will want him, the family where he was a governor, will find a miss in him;
hee went wisely in & out, hee was able for family duties, hee had more than ordinary sufficiency, he was of Iosuahs mind, Choose who you will serue, but I and my house will serve the Lord;
he went wisely in & out, he was able for family duties, he had more than ordinary sufficiency, he was of Iosuahs mind, Choose who you will serve, but I and my house will serve the Lord;
Now for the Church, though his profession was the Law, yet that will have a great want of him, hee was a heartie and true Promoter of the cause of Religion,
Now for the Church, though his profession was the Law, yet that will have a great want of him, he was a hearty and true Promoter of the cause of Religion,
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and shewed his love to the Church, by his care of it now hee is departed, hee gave foure hundred pounds to buy in impropriations, hee gave an hundred pounds for the breeding up of Poore schollers, and there is never a good Minister round about where he lived, but had incouragement from him;
and showed his love to the Church, by his care of it now he is departed, he gave foure hundred pounds to buy in impropriations, he gave an hundred pounds for the breeding up of Poor Scholars, and there is never a good Minister round about where he lived, but had encouragement from him;
and in his sicknesse time, hee would utter Pauls disposition, Oh saith he, You keepe me from heaven, you keepe me from glorie, being displeased with those, that kept him alive with conference out of love.
and in his sickness time, he would utter Paul's disposition, O Says he, You keep me from heaven, you keep me from glory, being displeased with those, that kept him alive with conference out of love.
Hee had a large heart to doe good, for though hee were fruitfull and studied to be fruitfull, yet oft in his sicknesse in a complaining manner, hee would say, Oh, I have not beene so wise for my owne soule, as I ought to be:
He had a large heart to do good, for though he were fruitful and studied to be fruitful, yet oft in his sickness in a complaining manner, he would say, O, I have not been so wise for my own soul, as I ought to be:
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Beloved, shall such a man as he was, so carefull, so fruitfull, so good, shall he complaine thus? what shall a company of us do? Beloved, those that have warmed their hearts at the fire of Gods love, they thinke zeale it selfe to be coldnesse, and fruitfulnesse to be barrennesse;
beloved, shall such a man as he was, so careful, so fruitful, so good, shall he complain thus? what shall a company of us do? beloved, those that have warmed their hearts At the fire of God's love, they think zeal it self to be coldness, and fruitfulness to be Barrenness;
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Well, I beseech you beloved, let not this example Passe without making good use of it, God will call us to a reckoning not only for what we heare, but for what we see:
Well, I beseech you Beloved, let not this Exampl Pass without making good use of it, God will call us to a reckoning not only for what we hear, but for what we see:
he will call us to a reckoning for the examples of his people, therefore as wee see here what a holy disposition was in St. Paul, and in this blessed man now with God,
he will call us to a reckoning for the Examples of his people, Therefore as we see Here what a holy disposition was in Saint Paul, and in this blessed man now with God,
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But to die well is a matter of every day, let us daily doe some good that may helpe us at the time of our death, every day by repentance pull out the sting of some sin, that so when death comes, we may have nothing to doe but to die;
But to die well is a matter of every day, let us daily do Some good that may help us At the time of our death, every day by Repentance pull out the sting of Some since, that so when death comes, we may have nothing to do but to die;
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MATH. 27. 46. About the ninth houre Iesus cryed with a loud voyce, Ely, Ely, Lamasabac-thany (that is to say) My God, my God, w•y hast thou forsaken me?
MATH. 27. 46. About the ninth hour Iesus cried with a loud voice, Ely, Ely, Lamasabac-thany (that is to say) My God, my God, w•y hast thou forsaken me?
These be some of the last words of our blessed Saviours, uttered from the greatest affection, with the greatest faith, and to the greatest purpose that ever any words were spoken,
These be Some of the last words of our blessed Saviors, uttered from the greatest affection, with the greatest faith, and to the greatest purpose that ever any words were spoken,
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In this Portion of Scripture you have Christs Compellation, My God, and his Complaint, Why hast thou forsaken me? A compellation with an ingemination or reduplication of the words, My God, my God, to shew the strength of his affection, and desire of help at this time.
In this Portion of Scripture you have Christ Compellation, My God, and his Complaint, Why hast thou forsaken me? A compellation with an ingemination or reduplication of the words, My God, my God, to show the strength of his affection, and desire of help At this time.
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A complaint by way of expos•ulation, Why hast thou forsaken me? I will draw all that I have to say into these foure propositions. 1 That Christ was forsaken• 2 That hee was very sensible of it, even unto complaint, Why hast thou for saken me? 3 His disposition and carriage in this extremity, his faith failed not, My God, my God, his present griefe tyed him the closer and faster to his God. 4 Neither was it onely faith, but a faith flaming in prayer, wherby hee expressed, that God was his God; Hee not onely prayed,
A complaint by Way of expos•ulation, Why hast thou forsaken me? I will draw all that I have to say into these foure propositions. 1 That christ was forsaken• 2 That he was very sensible of it, even unto complaint, Why hast thou for saken me? 3 His disposition and carriage in this extremity, his faith failed not, My God, my God, his present grief tied him the closer and faster to his God. 4 Neither was it only faith, but a faith flaming in prayer, whereby he expressed, that God was his God; He not only prayed,
And to strengthen his faith the more, he puts it forth in prayer; the fire of faith in his heart kindled into a flame of prayer (and that not in an ordinary manner,
And to strengthen his faith the more, he puts it forth in prayer; the fire of faith in his heart kindled into a flame of prayer (and that not in an ordinary manner,
1 The time wherein hee was forsaken a time of darknesse, ( the sixth houre ) in which there was a darknesse over the whole earth, and in the land of Iudea especially;
1 The time wherein he was forsaken a time of darkness, (the sixth hour) in which there was a darkness over the Whole earth, and in the land of Iudea especially;
two Ecclipses seazed upon him together, the one of the glorious light of the Sunne, the other of the light of his Fathers countenance; Hee must needes be in a disconsolate estate,
two Eclipses seized upon him together, the one of the glorious Light of the Sun, the other of the Light of his Father's countenance; He must needs be in a disconsolate estate,
why hast thou forsaken me? Afflictions are sharpest toward our Ends. I speake this for prevention of discomfort, in those that finde extremities upon them:
why hast thou forsaken me? Afflictions Are Sharpest towards our Ends. I speak this for prevention of discomfort, in those that find extremities upon them:
there may be a confluence of many extreamities then upon thee, paines of body, terrours of conscience, Sathans temptations, Gods wrath, &c when all these meete together,
there may be a confluence of many extremities then upon thee, pains of body, terrors of conscience, Satan's temptations, God's wrath, etc. when all these meet together,
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In the unfolding whereof I wil shew: 1 In what sense Christ was forsaken. 2 In what parts hee was forsaken. 3 Upon what ground. And 4 To what end all this forsaking of Christ was.
In the unfolding whereof I will show: 1 In what sense christ was forsaken. 2 In what parts he was forsaken. 3 Upon what ground. And 4 To what end all this forsaking of christ was.
For the first, forsaking is nothing else, but when God leaves the creature to it selfe, either in regard of comfort, or of grace and assistance. I will shew you how Christ was le•t of his Father, and how he was not le•t.
For the First, forsaking is nothing Else, but when God leaves the creature to it self, either in regard of Comfort, or of grace and assistance. I will show you how christ was le•t of his Father, and how he was not le•t.
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2 Nor in regard of Vnion, for there was no separation of his divine nature from the humane; there was a suspension of vision indeed, (hee saw no comfort for the present from God) but there was no dissolution of Union;
2 Nor in regard of union, for there was no separation of his divine nature from the humane; there was a suspension of vision indeed, (he saw no Comfort for the present from God) but there was no dissolution of union;
2 He was not onely privatively deprived of all joy and happinesse, but positively hee felt the wrath and fury of the Almighty, whose just displeasure seazed upon his soule for sinne,
2 He was not only privatively deprived of all joy and happiness, but positively he felt the wrath and fury of the Almighty, whose just displeasure seized upon his soul for sin,
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Secondly, if he had not suffered in his Soule the sense of Gods displeasure, why should he thus cry out, when as the poor theeves that suffered by him made no such exclamation? If he had suffered in body onely, the sufferings of Paul and Moses had beene more,
Secondly, if he had not suffered in his Soul the sense of God's displeasure, why should he thus cry out, when as the poor thieves that suffered by him made no such exclamation? If he had suffered in body only, the sufferings of Paul and Moses had been more,
God the Father laid a heavy stroake upon that; Hee was smitten of the Lord: and when God deales immediately with the soule himselfe, & fils it with his wrath;
God the Father laid a heavy stroke upon that; He was smitten of the Lord: and when God deals immediately with the soul himself, & fills it with his wrath;
Wee must here therefore consider God as a righteous Judge, sitting in heaven in his judgement seate, taking the punishment of the sinnes of all his people upon Christ;
we must Here Therefore Consider God as a righteous Judge, sitting in heaven in his judgement seat, taking the punishment of the Sins of all his people upon christ;
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First, the Paschall Lambe was an innocent creature, yet if the Paschall Lambe be once made a sacrifice, it must be killed; though Christ were never so unblameable,
First, the Paschal Lamb was an innocent creature, yet if the Paschal Lamb be once made a sacrifice, it must be killed; though christ were never so unblameable,
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Secondly, as in naturall things the head is punished for the fault of the body; so Christ by communicating his blessed nature with ours, made up one mysticall body, and suffered for us.
Secondly, as in natural things the head is punished for the fault of the body; so christ by communicating his blessed nature with ours, made up one mystical body, and suffered for us.
1 Because he was able to discharge our debt to the uttermost, hee was more eminent then all mankinde, having two natures in one, the manhood knit to the Godhead.
1 Because he was able to discharge our debt to the uttermost, he was more eminent then all mankind, having two nature's in one, the manhood knit to the Godhead.
4 That Christ tooke the communion of our nature upon him for this very end, that hee might bee a full surety, that his righteousnesse being derived to us,
4 That christ took the communion of our nature upon him for this very end, that he might be a full surety, that his righteousness being derived to us,
Let such remember, that Gods pleasure to redeeme lost mankinde, is not so much by way of power and strength, as by way of justice; and therefore Hebr. 7. 22. it is said, Christ is become o•r sarety;
Let such Remember, that God's pleasure to Redeem lost mankind, is not so much by Way of power and strength, as by Way of Justice; and Therefore Hebrew 7. 22. it is said, christ is become o•r sarety;
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and Paul when he became a Mediator to Philemon for Onesimus a fugitive servant, did it by way of surety, If hee owe thee any thing I will discharge it:
and Paul when he became a Mediator to Philemon for Onesimus a fugitive servant, did it by Way of surety, If he owe thee any thing I will discharge it:
But Christ was chiefly forsaken, that hee might bring us home againe to God, that there might be no more a separation betwixt his blessed Majesty and us.
But christ was chiefly forsaken, that he might bring us home again to God, that there might be no more a separation betwixt his blessed Majesty and us.
Oh no, beloved, the maine comfort we receive from Christ is by way of satisfaction; there must bee first grace, and then peace in our agreement with God.
O no, Beloved, the main Comfort we receive from christ is by Way of satisfaction; there must be First grace, and then peace in our agreement with God.
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Sweetly saith Bernard, I desire indeed to follow Christ as an example of humility, patience, selfe denyall, &c. and to love him with the same affection that he hath loved mee;
Sweetly Says Bernard, I desire indeed to follow christ as an Exampl of humility, patience, self denial, etc. and to love him with the same affection that he hath loved me;
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So every true Christian soule desires to follow Christs obedience, humility, patience, &c. and to bee transformed into the likenesse of his blessed Saviour.
So every true Christian soul Desires to follow Christ Obedience, humility, patience, etc. and to be transformed into the likeness of his blessed Saviour.
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Whom should I desire to be like more than him, that hath done so much for me? But yet the main comfort I receive from Christ, is by eating his body and drinking his blood; my soule feedes and feasts it selfe most of all upon the death of Christ, as satisfying for my sinnes.
Whom should I desire to be like more than him, that hath done so much for me? But yet the main Comfort I receive from christ, is by eating his body and drinking his blood; my soul feeds and feasts it self most of all upon the death of christ, as satisfying for my Sins.
surely wee shall never bee finally and wholly forsaken, because Christ was forsaken for us: Now wee may thinke of GOD without discomfort; and of sinne without dispaire;
surely we shall never be finally and wholly forsaken, Because christ was forsaken for us: Now we may think of GOD without discomfort; and of sin without despair;
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Why? Christ our surety hath given full content to divine justice for wrath and law, sinne and c•rse, &c. they are all linckes of one chaine, and Christ hath dissolved them all ▪ Now sinne cea•eth, wrath ceaseth, the Law hath nothing to lay to our charge;
Why? christ our surety hath given full content to divine Justice for wrath and law, sin and c•rse, etc. they Are all links of one chain, and christ hath dissolved them all ▪ Now sin cea•eth, wrath ceases, the Law hath nothing to lay to our charge;
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looke not at sinne in thy conscience, (thy conscience is • bed for another to lodge in) but •t Christ: if thou bee a broken-hearted sinner, see thy sinnes in Christ thy Saviour taken away;
look not At sin in thy conscience, (thy conscience is • Bed for Another to lodge in) but •t christ: if thou be a brokenhearted sinner, see thy Sins in christ thy Saviour taken away;
Hee is the first seate of Gods love, and it sweetens whatever mercy wee enjoy, that it comes from the fountaine God the father, through Christ unto us.
He is the First seat of God's love, and it sweetens whatever mercy we enjoy, that it comes from the fountain God the father, through christ unto us.
see it in the destruction of the old world, and the Iewes carryed to captivity in the generall destruction of Ierusalem, &c. but if you would indeed see the most ugly colours of sinne, then see it in Christ upō the Crosse, see how many sigh•• and groanes it cost him,
see it in the destruction of the old world, and the Iewes carried to captivity in the general destruction of Ierusalem, etc. but if you would indeed see the most ugly colours of sin, then see it in christ upon the Cross, see how many sigh•• and groans it cost him,
so affected him that was God-man, and lay so heavy upon his soul, what will it doe to those that are not in Christ? certainly, the wrath of God must needs burn to hell;
so affected him that was God-man, and lay so heavy upon his soul, what will it do to those that Are not in christ? Certainly, the wrath of God must needs burn to hell;
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If all the agonies of al creatures were put into one, it were nothing to Christs Agonie; if all their sufferings were put into one, they could not make satisfaction to Divine Justice for the least sin:
If all the agonies of all creatures were put into one, it were nothing to Christ Agony; if all their sufferings were put into one, they could not make satisfaction to Divine justice for the least since:
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see the Attributes of God, his anger against it, his justice and h•linesse, &c. Beloved, men forget this, they think God is angry against sinne indeed,
see the Attributes of God, his anger against it, his Justice and h•linesse, etc. beloved, men forget this, they think God is angry against sin indeed,
but yet his Justice is soone satified in Christ. Oh, we must thinke of the Almighty as a Holy GOD, separated from all staine and pollution of sinne whatsoever,
but yet his justice is soon satified in christ. O, we must think of the Almighty as a Holy GOD, separated from all stain and pollution of sin whatsoever,
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and so holy that he inforced a separation of his favour from Christ, for becoming our surety, and Christ underwent a separation from his Father, because he undertooke fo• us;
and so holy that he enforced a separation of his favour from christ, for becoming our surety, and christ underwent a separation from his Father, Because he undertook fo• us;
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And so odious are the remainders of sin in the hea•ts of the Saints, that all that belong to God have the Spirit of Christ, which is as fire to consume and waste the old Adam by little and little out of them;
And so odious Are the remainders of since in the hea•ts of the Saints, that all that belong to God have the Spirit of christ, which is as fire to consume and waste the old Adam by little and little out of them;
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but common dead-hearted persons, that set so little by it, that they regard not spirituall sinnes at all, especially hatred, malice, pride, &c. cloathing themselves with these things as a comely garment.
but Common deadhearted Persons, that Set so little by it, that they regard not spiritual Sins At all, especially hatred, malice, pride, etc. clothing themselves with these things as a comely garment.
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Aske a sinner when hee is about to sinne, Could you not wish that there were no God at all, that there were no eye of heaven to take vengeance on you? Oh I, with all my heart;
Ask a sinner when he is about to sin, Could you not wish that there were no God At all, that there were no eye of heaven to take vengeance on you? O I, with all my heart;
and such as Christ had, when in the sense of his Fathers anger hee cryed thus, My God, my God, &c. The deeper our thoughts are of the odiousnesse of sinne, the deeper our comfort and joy in Christ will bee after;
and such as christ had, when in the sense of his Father's anger he cried thus, My God, my God, etc. The Deeper our thoughts Are of the odiousness of sin, the Deeper our Comfort and joy in christ will be After;
If Christ cryed out thus, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? as being our surety for our sinnes, we may see what to conceive of sinne, and of GOD the better.
If christ cried out thus, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? as being our surety for our Sins, we may see what to conceive of sin, and of GOD the better.
But above all things I desire you to see often in this glasse, in this booke of Christ crucified, (it is an excellent booke to study) the mercy of God and the love of Christ, the heighth, and depth, and bredth of Gods love in Jesus Christ, which hath no dimensions:
But above all things I desire you to see often in this glass, in this book of christ Crucified, (it is an excellent book to study) the mercy of God and the love of christ, the height, and depth, and breadth of God's love in jesus christ, which hath no dimensions:
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was it not mercy? did not that awaken wisdome to reconcile justice and mercy to Christ? But what stirred up this wisdome of God? Oh, bowels of compassion to man;
was it not mercy? did not that awaken Wisdom to reconcile Justice and mercy to christ? But what stirred up this Wisdom of God? O, bowels of compassion to man;
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because there hee hath set himselfe to glorifie his mercy more than any thing else? therefore wee may well cry with the Apostle, Oh the height of his love, &c. I beseech you fixe your thoughts on this, think not now and then sleightly of it,
Because there he hath Set himself to Glorify his mercy more than any thing Else? Therefore we may well cry with the Apostle, O the height of his love, etc. I beseech you fix your thoughts on this, think not now and then slightly of it,
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but dwell on the meditation of the infinite love of God in Christ, till your hearts be inlarged and warmed and inflamed with the consideration thereof;
but dwell on the meditation of the infinite love of God in christ, till your hearts be enlarged and warmed and inflamed with the consideration thereof;
they force upon men especially the love of God, and the ground-points of religion, as knowing when the heart is seasoned with that once, it is ready prepared to every good duty.
they force upon men especially the love of God, and the ground-points of Religion, as knowing when the heart is seasoned with that once, it is ready prepared to every good duty.
Thinke seriously of this, The love of Christ constraineth mee • there is a holy violence in love, there is a spirituall kinde of tyranny and prevailing in this grace.
Think seriously of this, The love of christ constrains me • there is a holy violence in love, there is a spiritual kind of tyranny and prevailing in this grace.
doe we not see it done in the naturall sonne, and shall we wonder that it is done in the adopted sonnes? Wee see this forsaking was in the natur all branch, and shall wee wonder that it is done in the grafted branches? It was done to the greene tree, and shal we wonder if it be done in the drie? no certainly.
do we not see it done in the natural son, and shall we wonder that it is done in the adopted Sons? we see this forsaking was in the Nature all branch, and shall we wonder that it is done in the grafted branches? It was done to the green tree, and shall we wonder if it be done in the dry? not Certainly.
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Againe, our disposition is to live by sense more than by faith, wee are as children in this, wee would have God ever smile upon us that we might walke in abundance of cōfort;
Again, our disposition is to live by sense more than by faith, we Are as children in this, we would have God ever smile upon us that we might walk in abundance of Comfort;
That wee may bee more watchfull over our hearts for the time to come, that there may bee a more perfect divorce and separation wrought in us to the creatures, our adulterous hearts have stolne delights that GOD likes not,
That we may be more watchful over our hearts for the time to come, that there may be a more perfect divorce and separation wrought in us to the creatures, our adulterous hearts have stolen delights that GOD likes not,
Have you any word of comfort for me? It will make him regard a gracious man as one of a thousand, it will make him stretch his heart in all the degrees of grace;
Have you any word of Comfort for me? It will make him regard a gracious man as one of a thousand, it will make him stretch his heart in all the Degrees of grace;
but ours proceed from him as a loving Father, for God when wee are in Christ is changed, hee layeth aside the person of a Iudge, having received full satisfaction in Christ, he is now in the relation of a sweet father to us.
but ours proceed from him as a loving Father, for God when we Are in christ is changed, he Layeth aside the person of a Judge, having received full satisfaction in christ, he is now in the Relation of a sweet father to us.
The second is this, Christ was very sensible of it, even to complaint and expostulation, My God, my God, &c. Why should it be thus betweene the Father and the Sonne, betweene such a Father,
The second is this, christ was very sensible of it, even to complaint and expostulation, My God, my God, etc. Why should it be thus between the Father and the Son, between such a Father,
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or, my beloved Disciples and Apostles that I made much of have forsaken me, or Pilate would not doe the duty of a true Iudge; my feete are pierced, my Head is wounded, my body is wracked, hanging on the Crosse, &c. he complaines of none of these (though they were things to be complained of,
or, my Beloved Disciples and Apostles that I made much of have forsaken me, or Pilate would not do the duty of a true Judge; my feet Are pierced, my Head is wounded, my body is wracked, hanging on the Cross, etc. he complains of none of these (though they were things to be complained of,
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and would have sunke any Creature to have felt that in his body that he did) but that which went nearest to him, was this, Oh my God, why hast thou forsaken me? I stand not upon others forsaking,
and would have sunk any Creature to have felt that in his body that he did) but that which went nearest to him, was this, O my God, why hast thou forsaken me? I stand not upon Others forsaking,
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Christ was in love with the person of his father, and lived in him, now to want the sense of his love, (considering that love desires nothing but the returne of love againe) it must needs bee death unto him.
christ was in love with the person of his father, and lived in him, now to want the sense of his love, (considering that love Desires nothing but the return of love again) it must needs be death unto him.
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hee had a large judgement, and a more capacious soule than any other, therfore being filld with the wrath of God, he was able to hold more wrath than any man else;
he had a large judgement, and a more capacious soul than any other, Therefore being filled with the wrath of God, he was able to hold more wrath than any man Else;
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Was Christ so exceding sensible of the want of his Fathers love, though it were but a while? I beseech you then, let us have mercifull considerations of those that suffer in conscience, and are troubled in minde; oh it is another manner of matter than the world takes it for;
Was christ so exceeding sensible of the want of his Father's love, though it were but a while? I beseech you then, let us have merciful considerations of those that suffer in conscience, and Are troubled in mind; o it is Another manner of matter than the world Takes it for;
There are some insensible stupid creatures, that are neither sensible of the afflictions they s•ffer in body, nor of the manisestation of Gods anger on their soule; notwithstanding hee followes them with his corrections,
There Are Some insensible stupid creatures, that Are neither sensible of the afflictions they s•ffer in body, nor of the Manifestation of God's anger on their soul; notwithstanding he follows them with his corrections,
and at the day of Judgement, then wee would bee of another minde, then wee would say that all sinners (as the Scripture termes them) are fooles. But to goe on.
and At the day of Judgement, then we would be of Another mind, then we would say that all Sinners (as the Scripture terms them) Are Fools. But to go on.
wee cannot stirre our affections and complain but with a tincture of sinne, it was not so with Christ, hee knew when to raise and when to allay his affections;
we cannot stir our affections and complain but with a tincture of sin, it was not so with christ, he knew when to raise and when to allay his affections;
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but when it was presented to him, what shall become of the salvation of man and obedience to God then? Vpon these considerations that respected higher ends, there might be another choice;
but when it was presented to him, what shall become of the salvation of man and Obedience to God then? Upon these considerations that respected higher ends, there might be Another choice;
But you must know this likewise, that •orsaking and to bee sensible of forsaking is no sinne, especially when it is not contracted by any sinne of ours;
But you must know this likewise, that •orsaking and to be sensible of forsaking is no sin, especially when it is not contracted by any sin of ours;
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Sathan as he was busie about him at the entrance into his office, so hee was now vexing his righteous soule with temptations, God hath for saken thee, and this and that;
Sathan as he was busy about him At the Entrance into his office, so he was now vexing his righteous soul with temptations, God hath for saken thee, and this and that;
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The truth is, God had a purpose to finish his sufferings presently upon his complaint, and because hee will have us all receive what wee receive (even Christ himselfe) by prayer and opening our desires to him, God suffers Christ to complaine,
The truth is, God had a purpose to finish his sufferings presently upon his complaint, and Because he will have us all receive what we receive (even christ himself) by prayer and opening our Desires to him, God suffers christ to complain,
and powre out his supplication into his bosome, that presently after hee might be released of all, seeing hee had now fully satisfied for the sinnes of man.
and pour out his supplication into his bosom, that presently After he might be released of all, seeing he had now Fully satisfied for the Sins of man.
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The Use of it in a word is this, That God having stooped so low to poore creatures, to be a father and a friend to them, will suffer them familiarly, (as there is a great deale of familiarity in the spirit of adoption) yet reverently to lay open their griefes into his bosome,
The Use of it in a word is this, That God having stooped so low to poor creatures, to be a father and a friend to them, will suffer them familiarly, (as there is a great deal of familiarity in the Spirit of adoption) yet reverently to lay open their griefs into his bosom,
and reason the case with his Maiesty without sinne, Why Lord am I thus forsaken? what is the matter? where are the sounding of thy bowels? where are thy former mercies? &c. There is another kinde of familiarity betweene God and his Children than the world takes notice of,
and reason the case with his Majesty without sin, Why Lord am I thus forsaken? what is the matter? where Are the sounding of thy bowels? where Are thy former Mercies? etc. There is Another kind of familiarity between God and his Children than the world Takes notice of,
There is a question between the Papists and us, about Christs faith; they will have him to bee a comprehender and a traveller, &c. indeed hee needed no justifying faith to apply any thing frō without him,
There is a question between the Papists and us, about Christ faith; they will have him to be a comprehender and a traveller, etc. indeed he needed no justifying faith to apply any thing from without him,
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for that distinction is a confusion of the abasemēt of Christ & his exaltatiō: howsoever there was the happinesse of union, (the humane nature being alway united to the Godhead ) yet there was not alway the happinesse of visi•n; he did not see the face of God,
for that distinction is a confusion of the abasement of christ & his exaltation: howsoever there was the happiness of Union, (the humane nature being always united to the Godhead) yet there was not always the happiness of visi•n; he did not see the face of God,
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for thē why did he cry out, My God, my God, &c. Sight was due to him from his Incarnation in himselfe considered (not as our s•rety, ) Now that which made a stopp of the influence of comfort to his soule, was, that he might fully suffer for our sinnes, that hee might bee humbled and •empted,
for them why did he cry out, My God, my God, etc. Sighed was due to him from his Incarnation in himself considered (not as our s•rety,) Now that which made a stop of the influence of Comfort to his soul, was, that he might Fully suffer for our Sins, that he might be humbled and •empted,
The unchangeable nature of GOD, My God, &c. Whom he once loves hee loves to the end ▪ therfore he layes claime to him, Thou hast beene my God heretofore, and so thou art st•ll.
The unchangeable nature of GOD, My God, etc. Whom he once loves he loves to the end ▪ Therefore he lays claim to him, Thou hast been my God heretofore, and so thou art st•ll.
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Hee brings to heaven by the gates of hell, hee brings to glory by shame, to life by death, and therefore resolves, notwithstanding this desertion, I will depend upon my God.
He brings to heaven by the gates of hell, he brings to glory by shame, to life by death, and Therefore resolves, notwithstanding this desertion, I will depend upon my God.
Againe, Christ knew well enough that God is nearest in support when he is furthest off in feeling; so i• is of•, where hee is neares• the inward man, to strengthen it with his love, he is furthest off in comfort to outward sense.
Again, christ knew well enough that God is nearest in support when he is furthest off in feeling; so i• is of•, where he is neares• the inward man, to strengthen it with his love, he is furthest off in Comfort to outward sense.
To whom was God nearer than Christ in support and sanctifying grace? and yet to whom was he further off in present feeling? Christ knew that there was a secret sense of Gods love,
To whom was God nearer than christ in support and sanctifying grace? and yet to whom was he further off in present feeling? christ knew that there was a secret sense of God's love,
he had a secret sense of God that hee was his Father, because he knew himselfe to be his Sonne, but he had it not sensibly: Faith must bee sutable to the thing beleeved;
he had a secret sense of God that he was his Father, Because he knew himself to be his Son, but he had it not sensibly: Faith must be suitable to the thing believed;
Now Christ in saying, my God, suites his faith to the truth that was offered to him, he knew GOD in the greatest extremitie to bee nearest at hand, Be not farre off, for trouble is neare, &c. This should teach us in any extremity or trouble to set faith on worke, and seed faith with the consideration of Gods unchangeable nature, and the unchangeablenesse of his promises, which endure for ever;
Now christ in saying, my God, suits his faith to the truth that was offered to him, he knew GOD in the greatest extremity to be nearest At hand, Be not Far off, for trouble is near, etc. This should teach us in any extremity or trouble to Set faith on work, and seed faith with the consideration of God's unchangeable nature, and the unchangeableness of his promises, which endure for ever;
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I beseech you acquaint your selves with these things, and thinke it not strange that GOD comes neare you in desertions, considering that it was so with Christ;
I beseech you acquaint your selves with these things, and think it not strange that GOD comes near you in desertions, considering that it was so with christ;
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There is no cloud of griefe but faith will pierce through it, and see a fathers heart under the carriage of an enemy; Christ had a great burden upon him, the sinnes of the whole world, yet he breakes through all;
There is no cloud of grief but faith will pierce through it, and see a Father's heart under the carriage of an enemy; christ had a great burden upon him, the Sins of the Whole world, yet he breaks through all;
I am now sinne, I beate the guilt of the whole world, yet under this person that I sustaine I am a sonn•, and God is my God still, notwithstanding all this weight of sinne upon mee.
I am now sin, I beat the guilt of the Whole world, yet under this person that I sustain I am a sonn•, and God is my God still, notwithstanding all this weight of sin upon me.
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In the sense of sinne which is the bitterest of all, and in the sense of Gods anger, in losses and crosses, in our families, &c. let us break through those clouds, and say, My God still.
In the sense of sin which is the Bitterest of all, and in the sense of God's anger, in losses and Crosses, in our families, etc. let us break through those Clouds, and say, My God still.
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Now when I joyne with Gods intreatie, Oh Lord, thou offerest thy selfe, thou invitest mee, thou commandest me, I yeeld obedience and submit to thy good word;
Now when I join with God's intreaty, O Lord, thou offerest thy self, thou invitest me, thou Commandest me, I yield Obedience and submit to thy good word;
God is thy God, and Christ is thy Christ, and thou must improve this claime and interest here in all the passages of thy life long, Lord thou art my God, therefore teach me, thou art my GOD, I have given my self to thee, I have set up thee in my heart above all things, tho• art in my soule above all sinne, above all profits and pleasures whatsoever,
God is thy God, and christ is thy christ, and thou must improve this claim and Interest Here in all the passages of thy life long, Lord thou art my God, Therefore teach me, thou art my GOD, I have given my self to thee, I have Set up thee in my heart above all things, tho• art in my soul above all sin, above all profits and pleasures whatsoever,
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therefore save mee and deliver mee, have pitty upon me, &c. The claim is good when we have truely given our selves up to him, else Go• may say, Go• to the gods you have served;
Therefore save me and deliver me, have pity upon me, etc. The claim is good when we have truly given our selves up to him, Else Go• may say, Go• to the God's you have served;
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there was a great conflict in Christ when he said, My God, when he brake through all molestations and tempr•••ons of Sathan, together with the sense of wrath,
there was a great conflict in christ when he said, My God, when he brake through all molestations and tempr•••ons of Sathan, together with the sense of wrath,
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if wee bee in covenant with him, and can lay just claime to his promise, by giving up our selves to him, we shall not feare; one beame of Gods countenance when wee are in covenant with him will scatter all Clouds whatsoever.
if we be in Covenant with him, and can lay just claim to his promise, by giving up our selves to him, we shall not Fear; one beam of God's countenance when we Are in Covenant with him will scatter all Clouds whatsoever.
I beseech you therefore labour more and more for this precious grace of faith, and increase it by all sa•ctified means, hearing the Word, reading the Scriptures,
I beseech you Therefore labour more and more for this precious grace of faith, and increase it by all sa•ctified means, hearing the Word, reading the Scriptures,
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so prayer is but faith flaming, the breath of faith, as it were ▪ for when troubles possesse the soule, it sends out its Ambassadour presently, it speeds prayer forth,
so prayer is but faith flaming, the breath of faith, as it were ▪ for when Troubles possess the soul, it sends out its Ambassador presently, it speeds prayer forth,
Christ here prayes to God under this complaint, Why hast thou for saken me? There is a hidden prayer in it, oh doe not forsake mee, deliver me out, &c. I beseech you, even as you would have comfort, (from the •ountaine of comfort that usually conveyes all grace and comfort to us by a spirit of prayer ) labour to be much in communion wth God in this blessed exercise, especially in troubles, Call upō me in the day of trouble:
christ Here prays to God under this complaint, Why hast thou for saken me? There is a hidden prayer in it, o do not forsake me, deliver me out, etc. I beseech you, even as you would have Comfort, (from the •ountaine of Comfort that usually conveys all grace and Comfort to us by a Spirit of prayer) labour to be much in communion with God in this blessed exercise, especially in Troubles, Call upon me in the day of trouble:
and doe wee want grace? doe wee want comfort, and strength, and assistance, and have wee a God the Fountaine of all to goe to? Shall we have such a prerogative as this, to have Jesus Christ to 〈 ◊ 〉 be our great peace-maker, that we may go boldly to the Thron of grace through him,
and do we want grace? do we want Comfort, and strength, and assistance, and have we a God the Fountain of all to go to? Shall we have such a prerogative as this, to have jesus christ to 〈 ◊ 〉 be our great peacemaker, that we may go boldly to the Thron of grace through him,
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Man sinned, but God-man satisfied for sinne, man would be like God in pride, God becomes man in humilitie, the expiation of God is greater than the sinne of man;
Man sinned, but God-man satisfied for sin, man would be like God in pride, God becomes man in humility, the expiation of God is greater than the sin of man;
particular faith (which is the only true cōfortable faith) makes generall things mine: when the soule can lay a particular claime to God as his GOD, by giving himselfe to him onely, then wee may plead in Christ better satisfaction to Gods justice,
particular faith (which is the only true comfortable faith) makes general things mine: when the soul can lay a particular claim to God as his GOD, by giving himself to him only, then we may plead in christ better satisfaction to God's Justice,
Beloved, the Church of God (the mysticall body of Christ) is thus forsaken in other Countries, besides many particular humble broken-hearted Christians at home, who finde no beames of Gods love and mercy;
beloved, the Church of God (the mystical body of christ) is thus forsaken in other Countries, beside many particular humble brokenhearted Christians At home, who find no beams of God's love and mercy;
and powre out your complaint• before him, Lord, where are thy mercies of old? where are thy ancient bowels to thy Church? why should the enemy triumph? &c. GOD delights when wee lay open the miseries of his people,
and pour out your complaint• before him, Lord, where Are thy Mercies of old? where Are thy ancient bowels to thy Church? why should the enemy triumph? etc. GOD delights when we lay open the misery's of his people,
so when wee can lay open the pittifull state of Gods poore Church, what a blessing may we obtaine for them? It is thy CHVRCH, Lord, thine owne people, thy name is called upon them,
so when we can lay open the pitiful state of God's poor Church, what a blessing may we obtain for them? It is thy CHURCH, Lord, thine own people, thy name is called upon them,
and of all particular troubles, All is finished: then wee shall enjoy the sweet presence of GOD, Where is fulness of joy, and that for evermore; the presence of GOD is that the Child of GOD desires above all things in the world;
and of all particular Troubles, All is finished: then we shall enjoy the sweet presence of GOD, Where is fullness of joy, and that for evermore; the presence of GOD is that the Child of GOD Desires above all things in the world;
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What will not the presence of GOD doe when a man enjoyes his face? Therefore let us bee content to conflict here, to bee exercised a while in faith and prayer, wee shall surely say ere long, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth is laid up for me a Crowne of righteousnesse.
What will not the presence of GOD doe when a man enjoys his face? Therefore let us be content to conflict Here, to be exercised a while in faith and prayer, we shall surely say ere long, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth is laid up for me a Crown of righteousness.
and if it begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the Gospell? &c. OUR nature, as it is very backeward to doe good, so likewise to suffer evill;
and if it begin At us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the Gospel? etc. OUR nature, as it is very backward to do good, so likewise to suffer evil;
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therefore the Blessed Apostle exhorts us at the latter end of this Chapter, Not to thinke it strange concerning the fiery tryall, but to rejoyce in as much as wee are made partakers of Christs sufferings:
Therefore the Blessed Apostle exhorts us At the latter end of this Chapter, Not to think it strange Concerning the fiery trial, but to rejoice in as much as we Are made partakers of Christ sufferings:
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and admiration ▪ What shall their end be• And as Pharaohs dreames we•• doubled for more certainty, 〈 ◊ 〉 here is a double question to make the matter more out of question, 1. What shall their end be that obey not the Gospell? 2. Where shall the ungodly and sinners appeare?
and admiration ▪ What shall their end be• And as Pharaohs dreams we•• doubled for more certainty, 〈 ◊ 〉 Here is a double question to make the matter more out of question, 1. What shall their end be that obey not the Gospel? 2. Where shall the ungodly and Sinners appear?
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Here is no unnecessary waste of words and arguments, for the spirit of God knowes that all is little enough to fortifie the soule against the evill day;
Here is no unnecessary waste of words and Arguments, for the Spirit of God knows that all is little enough to fortify the soul against the evil day;
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Therefore the Apostle in these three verses sets downe, 1. some foundations of comfort, and 2. an incouragement to build upon them, wherefore let them that suffer &c. The points considerable in the 17. verse are these.
Therefore the Apostle in these three Verses sets down, 1. Some foundations of Comfort, and 2. an encouragement to built upon them, Wherefore let them that suffer etc. The points considerable in the 17. verse Are these.
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1. That Gods Church is his house. 2. That this house of his, will neede purging, it will gather soyle. 3. When God sees the exigent of it (that it must be so) he will be sure to visite,
1. That God's Church is his house. 2. That this house of his, will need purging, it will gather soil. 3. When God sees the exigent of it (that it must be so) he will be sure to visit,
and the Church here below, wherein he manifests his grace; yea the whole world (in a sort) is his house, because he manifests his power and wisedome in it;
and the Church Here below, wherein he manifests his grace; yea the Whole world (in a sort) is his house, Because he manifests his power and Wisdom in it;
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but Heaven and his Church in a more peculiar manner, and that in these respects: 1. Because God by his grace hath residence in his Church. 2. Because by the meanes of salvation, the word, and Sacramets there administred, he doth seede his Church,
but Heaven and his Church in a more peculiar manner, and that in these respects: 1. Because God by his grace hath residence in his Church. 2. Because by the means of salvation, the word, and Sacraments there administered, he does seed his Church,
as in a house. 3. A man rests and takes contentment in his house, so God takes his best contentment, in his Church, and people, they are the most beloved of all mankinde. 4. As in a house we use to lay up our jewels & precious things,
as in a house. 3. A man rests and Takes contentment in his house, so God Takes his best contentment, in his Church, and people, they Are the most Beloved of all mankind. 4. As in a house we use to lay up our Jewels & precious things,
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so God layes up in his Church whatsoever is precious, his prayses, his graces, yea whatsoever is good, and of high esteeme that hee bestowes upon his Church and people.
so God lays up in his Church whatsoever is precious, his praises, his graces, yea whatsoever is good, and of high esteem that he bestows upon his Church and people.
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For the further clearing of this, wee must know that the Church and children of God are said to be his house, either 1. As a family is said to be house,
For the further clearing of this, we must know that the Church and children of God Are said to be his house, either 1. As a family is said to be house,
the very Dragons and Ostriges, the worst of the creatures, al have some respect to their yong ones, much more will God provide for his owne, And as a man protects his house from all enemies,
the very Dragons and Ostriches, the worst of the creatures, all have Some respect to their young ones, much more will God provide for his own, And as a man protects his house from all enemies,
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but the godly are especially Gods house, as for hypocrites and false professors, they are no more in the house, then the excrements are in the body, they are in the body,
but the godly Are especially God's house, as for Hypocrites and false professors, they Are no more in the house, then the excrements Are in the body, they Are in the body,
Hee counts it not sufficient to dwell in his house at large, but hee will dwell in the best part of it, the heart, and the affections, therefore he knocks at the doores of our hearts for entrance, and his best children are glad he will reside in them;
He counts it not sufficient to dwell in his house At large, but he will dwell in the best part of it, the heart, and the affections, Therefore he knocks At the doors of our hearts for Entrance, and his best children Are glad he will reside in them;
What a wonderfull mercy is this, that wee are Gods house, that hee will vouchsafe to dwell and take up his lodging in such desiled houses as our soules are;
What a wonderful mercy is this, that we Are God's house, that he will vouchsafe to dwell and take up his lodging in such defiled houses as our Souls Are;
It is no meane favour, that God should single out us poore wretches, to have his residence and abiding place in our soules, considering there is so much •ickednesse in the hearts of the best of us.
It is no mean favour, that God should single out us poor wretches, to have his residence and abiding place in our Souls, considering there is so much •ickednesse in the hearts of the best of us.
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The Romish Church is become the habitation of Devils, that which was Bethel, is now become Bethaven. Why? because they would not suffer God to rule in his owne house,
The Romish Church is become the habitation of Devils, that which was Bethel, is now become Bethaven. Why? Because they would not suffer God to Rule in his own house,
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but he must have a Vicar the Pope, who (as if Christ were too weak) will not suffer him to exercise his Kingly office, unlesse hee may support & help him:
but he must have a Vicar the Pope, who (as if christ were too weak) will not suffer him to exercise his Kingly office, unless he may support & help him:
you know how hainously hee tooke it, when his house was made a den of theeves, and will hee not take it much worse, that our hearts should be made the very sinks and cages of all manner of uncleannes?
you know how heinously he took it, when his house was made a den of thieves, and will he not take it much Worse, that our hearts should be made the very sinks and cages of all manner of uncleanness?
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How should wee begge and cry to God that he would whip out these noysome lusts & corruptions out of the temple of our hearts, by any sharp correcction, or terrour of conscience whatsoever, rather then suffer them to reside there still to grieve his good Spirit. Wee should take a holy State upon us as being temples of the holy Ghost, and therefore too good to be desiled with sinne:
How should we beg and cry to God that he would whip out these noisome Lustiest & corruptions out of the temple of our hearts, by any sharp correcction, or terror of conscience whatsoever, rather then suffer them to reside there still to grieve his good Spirit. we should take a holy State upon us as being Temples of the holy Ghost, and Therefore too good to be defiled with sin:
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Our hearts should be as the Holy of Holies: And therefore the Apostle exhorts us to abstaine from all filthinesse both of flesh and spirit, for this cause, that God may dwell amongst us, for, What communion ••th light with darknes?
Our hearts should be as the Holy of Holies: And Therefore the Apostle exhorts us to abstain from all filthiness both of Flesh and Spirit, for this cause, that God may dwell among us, for, What communion ••th Light with darkness?
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Are Gods people his house? Then let the enemies of the Church take heed how they deale with them: for God will have a speciall care of his owne house: howsoever he may seem for a time to neglect his children,
are God's people his house? Then let the enemies of the Church take heed how they deal with them: for God will have a special care of his own house: howsoever he may seem for a time to neglect his children,
As there is but one maine Ocean of the Sea, yet as it washeth upon the British coast, it is called the Brittish Sea; and as it washeth on the Germans, the German Sea, &c. It hath divers names of the divers Countries which it passeth thorow:
As there is but one main Ocean of the Sea, yet as it washes upon the Brit coast, it is called the Brit Sea; and as it washes on the Germanes, the Germane Sea, etc. It hath diverse names of the diverse Countries which it passes thorough:
Doth not Christ dwell amongst us by his Ordinances, & by his Spirit working effectually in the same? If a house be not in perfect repaire, is it not still a house? I beseech you let us rather give God cause to delight to dwell still with us,
Does not christ dwell among us by his Ordinances, & by his Spirit working effectually in the same? If a house be not in perfect repair, is it not still a house? I beseech you let us rather give God cause to delight to dwell still with us,
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First, such is the weaknesse of mans nature, that evill things soone discourage us, and good things (except wee wrastle with our spirits) prove a snare to the best;
First, such is the weakness of men nature, that evil things soon discourage us, and good things (except we wrestle with our spirits) prove a snare to the best;
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And as it is in the bodyes of men, if they be not curiously looked unto, (after a certaine time) they will gather such a burthen of humors as will rise to a distemper,
And as it is in the bodies of men, if they be not curiously looked unto, (After a certain time) they will gather such a burden of humours as will rise to a distemper,
Such is the infirmity of mans nature, and the malice of Sathan that enemy to mankinde, that the best of Gods people will quickly gather some distemper or other,
Such is the infirmity of men nature, and the malice of Sathan that enemy to mankind, that the best of God's people will quickly gather Some distemper or other,
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2. Most certaine it is that the Church of God cannot be long without some affliction, considering that it is now in a state of Pilgrimage, absent from God, in another world as it were;
2. Most certain it is that the Church of God cannot be long without Some affliction, considering that it is now in a state of Pilgrimage, absent from God, in Another world as it were;
Wee live in a grosse corrupt ayre, and draw in the corruption of the times, one defiling another, I am a man of polluted lips (saith Esay) and dwell with men of polluted lips;
we live in a gross corrupt air, and draw in the corruption of the times, one defiling Another, I am a man of polluted lips (Says Isaiah) and dwell with men of polluted lips;
This should stir us up to lament the miserable estate of mans nature, that even the best of men (the Church and people of God) whilest they remaine in this world stand in need of continuall purging and winnowing.
This should stir us up to lament the miserable estate of men nature, that even the best of men (the Church and people of God) whilst they remain in this world stand in need of continual purging and winnowing.
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This should teach us to bewaile our condition, and to desire to be at home, where we shall need no purging, where wee shall be as free from sorrow, as from sinne the cause of it.
This should teach us to bewail our condition, and to desire to be At home, where we shall need no purging, where we shall be as free from sorrow, as from sin the cause of it.
If God should beare with the abuses and sinnes of his owne Church and People, it would seem that sinne was not so contrary to his holy disposition as it is.
If God should bear with the Abuses and Sins of his own Church and People, it would seem that sin was not so contrary to his holy disposition as it is.
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I will be sanctified in all that come neere mee, saith God when hee smote Aarons sons, The nearer wee come to God (if wee maintaine not the dignitie of our profession) undoubtedly the more neare will God comes to us in judgment.
I will be sanctified in all that come near me, Says God when he smote Aaron's Sons, The nearer we come to God (if we maintain not the dignity of our profession) undoubtedly the more near will God comes to us in judgement.
For, 1. They are committed against more light; 2. against more benefits and favours; 3. their sinnes in a manner are sacriledge: what to make the temple of God a den of theeves; to defile their bodies and soules that are bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ;
For, 1. They Are committed against more Light; 2. against more benefits and favours; 3. their Sins in a manner Are sacrilege: what to make the temple of God a den of thieves; to defile their bodies and Souls that Are bought with the precious blood of jesus christ;
where God doth magnifie his rich goodnes and mercy to a people, and is notwithstanding dishonoured by them, he will at last magnifie his righteous justice in correcting such disobedient wretches.
where God does magnify his rich Goodness and mercy to a people, and is notwithstanding dishonoured by them, he will At last magnify his righteous Justice in correcting such disobedient wretches.
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Their sins open the mouths of others to blaspheme. Wee should not beare out our selves on this, that wee are Gods house, but •eare so much the more to offend Him, else all our priviledges will but increase our guilt not our comfort
Their Sins open the mouths of Others to Blaspheme. we should not bear out our selves on this, that we Are God's house, but •eare so much the more to offend Him, Else all our privileges will but increase our guilt not our Comfort
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God as hee hath appointed a general day to judge the world in, so hee appoints particular times of judgement in this life, hee is the wise dispenser of times.
God as he hath appointed a general day to judge the world in, so he appoints particular times of judgement in this life, he is the wise dispenser of times.
Beloved, God gives many happy and blessed times to encourage weak ones at their first comming on, that they may the better grow up in goodness, and not be nipped in the bud; but after a certaine time,
beloved, God gives many happy and blessed times to encourage weak ones At their First coming on, that they may the better grow up in Goodness, and not be nipped in the bud; but After a certain time,
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So presently after the preaching of the Gospell, comes the fanne, and the axe, (or though not very presently yet) after a certaine time when our neede requires it;
So presently After the preaching of the Gospel, comes the fan, and the axe, (or though not very presently yet) After a certain time when our need requires it;
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But what be the more especiall times wherein a man may know some judgement is like to fall upon the Church of God? The Scripture is wondrous ful in the point.
But what be the more especial times wherein a man may know Some judgement is like to fallen upon the Church of God? The Scripture is wondrous full in the point.
and therefore where lesse affilictions prevaile not, there cannot but be an expectation of greater, Why should I smite you any more (saith God) you fall away more and more, (that is) I must have a sweeping judgement to carry you cleane away.
and Therefore where less affilictions prevail not, there cannot but be an expectation of greater, Why should I smite you any more (Says God) you fallen away more and more, (that is) I must have a sweeping judgement to carry you clean away.
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when they say, Where is God? God sees us not, &c. So likewise 2. when Idolatry prevailes, this is spirituall Adultery, and a breach of Covenant with God.
when they say, Where is God? God sees us not, etc. So likewise 2. when Idolatry prevails, this is spiritual Adultery, and a breach of Covenant with God.
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Againe 3. when divisions grow amongst a people, union is a preserver; where there is dissention of judgement, there will soone be dissention of affections; and dissipation wil be the end if we take not heed;
Again 3. when divisions grow among a people, Union is a preserver; where there is dissension of judgement, there will soon be dissension of affections; and dissipation will be the end if we take not heed;
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for the most part Ecclesiasticall dissentions, end in •ivill; And therefore wee see before the destruction of Ierusalem what a world of Schismes and divisions were amongst the Iews, there were Pharisees, and Sadduces &c. It was the ruine of the ten Tribes at length, the rent that Ieroboam caused in Religion; It is a fearefull signe of some great ludgement to fall upon a Church, when there is not a stopping of dissentions; they may be easily stopped at the first, as waters in the beginning;
for the most part Ecclesiastical dissensions, end in •ivill; And Therefore we see before the destruction of Ierusalem what a world of Schisms and divisions were among the Iews, there were Pharisees, and Sadducees etc. It was the ruin of the ten Tribes At length, the rend that Jeroboam caused in Religion; It is a fearful Signen of Some great judgement to fallen upon a Church, when there is not a stopping of dissensions; they may be Easily stopped At the First, as waters in the beginning;
And therefore compare times with times; If the times now answer former times, when God judged them, wee may well expect the same fearfull judgments to fall upon us.
And Therefore compare times with times; If the times now answer former times, when God judged them, we may well expect the same fearful Judgments to fallen upon us.
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The figge tree in the Gospell, had some respite given it, by reason of the prayers of the vine dresser, but afterward when it brought forth no fruite, it was cut downe and cast into the fire.
The fig tree in the Gospel, had Some respite given it, by reason of the Prayers of the vine dresser, but afterwards when it brought forth no fruit, it was Cut down and cast into the fire.
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wee can indure a barren tree in the Wildernesse, but not in our Orchards; when God, the great husbandman of his Church, sees that upon so great and continual cost be stowed upon us, wee remaine yet unfruitfull, he will not suffer us long to cumber the ground of his Church.
we can endure a barren tree in the Wilderness, but not in our Orchards; when God, the great husbandman of his Church, sees that upon so great and continual cost be stowed upon us, we remain yet unfruitful, he will not suffer us long to cumber the ground of his Church.
when they labour not with their whole hearts to serve the Lord in a cheerefull manner, &c. The very not serving God answerable to encouragements, is a certaine signe of ensuing danger.
when they labour not with their Whole hearts to serve the Lord in a cheerful manner, etc. The very not serving God answerable to encouragements, is a certain Signen of ensuing danger.
The Lord complaines in Ieremy that the Turtle and other silly creatures knew the time of their standing, and removing but his people did not know his judgements. Doe the creatures know their times and seasons,
The Lord complains in Ieremy that the Turtle and other silly creatures knew the time of their standing, and removing but his people did not know his Judgments. Do the creatures know their times and seasons,
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and shall Christ complaine that we know not the day of our visitation? what a shame is this? I beseech you let us know and consider our times; If wee have a time of sinning, God will have a time of punishing.
and shall christ complain that we know not the day of our Visitation? what a shame is this? I beseech you let us know and Consider our times; If we have a time of sinning, God will have a time of punishing.
wee neede a stronger purge; If wee looke to the carriage of men, what sinne is lesse committed now then formerly? How few renew their covenant with God (in sincerity of Resolution) to walke closely with him.
we need a Stronger purge; If we look to the carriage of men, what sin is less committed now then formerly? How few renew their Covenant with God (in sincerity of Resolution) to walk closely with him.
for in other judgements, wee have to deale with God, but in this, wee are to deale with men, whose very mereyes are cruelti•s. The sword hath a long time been shaken over our heads, a cloud of warre hath hung over us to affright us,
for in other Judgments, we have to deal with God, but in this, we Are to deal with men, whose very mereyes Are cruelti•s. The sword hath a long time been shaken over our Heads, a cloud of war hath hung over us to affright us,
but we rest still secure in our sinfull courses, and thinke to morrow shall be as to day, and that no evill shall come nigh us &c. Oh the frozen hearts of Christians that thrust the evill day farre from them;
but we rest still secure in our sinful courses, and think to morrow shall be as to day, and that no evil shall come High us etc. O the frozen hearts of Christians that thrust the evil day Far from them;
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and however the Lord is pleased that wee should onely heare a noyse and rumour of warre, yet wee in this Land have deserved to drinke as deepe of the cup of the Lords wrath, as any people under heaven.
and however the Lord is pleased that we should only hear a noise and rumour of war, yet we in this Land have deserved to drink as deep of the cup of the lords wrath, as any people under heaven.
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For (blessed be God) as wee have many things to feare, so we have many things to incourage us to goe unto God with comfort; wee have enjoyed a succession of gracious Princes that have maintained the truth of God amongst us;
For (blessed be God) as we have many things to Fear, so we have many things to encourage us to go unto God with Comfort; we have enjoyed a succession of gracious Princes that have maintained the truth of God among us;
for that is but selfe love; Assure thy selfe thus much, thou canst have no more comfort in troubles and afflictions when they doe come, then thou hast care to prevent them before they come;
for that is but self love; Assure thy self thus much, thou Canst have no more Comfort in Troubles and afflictions when they do come, then thou hast care to prevent them before they come;
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if wee would have God to set his marke upon us, and write us in his booke of Remembrance, and to gather us when hee makes up his jewels; If wee would have him to owne us then, looke to it now; Get now into Christ;
if we would have God to Set his mark upon us, and write us in his book of Remembrance, and to gather us when he makes up his Jewels; If we would have him to own us then, look to it now; Get now into christ;
but the Godly are drawne neerer to God, upon any appearance of incouragement; the good things they injoy from God, worke in them a more earnest desire to please him.
but the Godly Are drawn nearer to God, upon any appearance of encouragement; the good things they enjoy from God, work in them a more earnest desire to please him.
It is the custome of the spirit of God, to make doubtfull, imperfect, and (as it were) halfe promises to keepe his people still under some hope; whence we reade of these and such like phrases in Scripture, It may be God will shew mercy, and Who knoweth whether he will heare us? &c.
It is the custom of the Spirit of God, to make doubtful, imperfect, and (as it were) half promises to keep his people still under Some hope; whence we read of these and such like phrases in Scripture, It may be God will show mercy, and Who Knoweth whither he will hear us? etc.
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Oh that wee had this wisedome for matters of eternity; If men would search and plough up their owne hearts, they would not need the plowing of Gods enemies; wee should not neede Gods judgements,
O that we had this Wisdom for matters of eternity; If men would search and plough up their own hearts, they would not need the plowing of God's enemies; we should not need God's Judgments,
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if wee would judge ourselves; The Church complained that the enemies had made long surrowes on her backe, but if shee had plowed her selfe she had saved the enemies that labour.
if we would judge ourselves; The Church complained that the enemies had made long furrows on her back, but if she had plowed her self she had saved the enemies that labour.
And let us not onely mourne for the sinnes of the times, but labour also to represse them all we can, and stand in the gappe, endeavouring by our prayers and teares to stop Gods judgments.
And let us not only mourn for the Sins of the times, but labour also to repress them all we can, and stand in the gap, endeavouring by our Prayers and tears to stop God's Judgments.
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factions have alwaies fractions going with them; unitie makes strong, but Division weakneth any people; Even Sathans kingdome, divided against it selfe cannot stand.
factions have always fractions going with them; unity makes strong, but Division weakeneth any people; Even Satan's Kingdom, divided against it self cannot stand.
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Shall we not therefore make much of that Religion, which if we had it alone (joyned with many crosses and sufferings yet ) were an inestimable and unvaluable blessing? And shall wee not now much more considering it hath beene attended by God with so many mercies, cherish and maintaine the same all we can? Doe we thinke it will goe alone when it goes, whensoever God removes it from us? No no,
Shall we not Therefore make much of that Religion, which if we had it alone (joined with many Crosses and sufferings yet) were an inestimable and unvaluable blessing? And shall we not now much more considering it hath been attended by God with so many Mercies, cherish and maintain the same all we can? Do we think it will go alone when it Goes, whensoever God removes it from us? No no,
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2. To take away all excuse from wicked men, that they seeing how severely God deales with his owne deare Children, might be stirred up to looke about them,
2. To take away all excuse from wicked men, that they seeing how severely God deals with his own deer Children, might be stirred up to look about them,
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for if God deale thus with the greene tree, what will he do with the dry? If he scourge his children thus with rodds, certainely the slaves shall be whipped with scorpions.
for if God deal thus with the green tree, what will he do with the dry? If he scourge his children thus with rods, Certainly the slaves shall be whipped with scorpions.
3. God begins with his own servants, that his children might be best at last; if he should not beginne with them, they would grow deeper in rebellion against him,
3. God begins with his own Servants, that his children might be best At last; if he should not begin with them, they would grow Deeper in rebellion against him,
Againe, God doth this, that when hee sends them good dayes afterwards, they might have the more tast and relish of his goodnesse ▪ after an afflicted life, we are more sensible of happy times;
Again, God does this, that when he sends them good days afterwards, they might have the more taste and relish of his Goodness ▪ After an afflicted life, we Are more sensible of happy times;
for 1. though God correct them sharply, yet hee shewes therby they are of his houshold; When a man corrccts another, wee may know it is his childe or servant &c. God shewes that we are of his house and family by the care hee takes to correct us;
for 1. though God correct them sharply, yet he shows thereby they Are of his household; When a man corrccts Another, we may know it is his child or servant etc. God shows that we Are of his house and family by the care he Takes to correct us;
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the vine is not hated because it is pruned, but that it may bring forth more fruit; the ground is not hated because it is ploughed, nor the house because it is cleansed.
the vine is not hated Because it is pruned, but that it may bring forth more fruit; the ground is not hated Because it is ploughed, nor the house Because it is cleansed.
Iudgment is twofold in Scripture; the statutes of God are called judgements, and the corrections of God are called judgements; The Statutes are called judgements, because they judge what we should doe,
Judgement is twofold in Scripture; the statutes of God Are called Judgments, and the corrections of God Are called Judgments; The Statutes Are called Judgments, Because they judge what we should do,
The reall judgements of God, are either, 1. upon the wicked, (and so they are judgements in •ury, for there is not the least tast of his love in them to wicked men;
The real Judgments of God, Are either, 1. upon the wicked, (and so they Are Judgments in •ury, for there is not the least taste of his love in them to wicked men;
they can make no sanctified use of them, becaus• they are not directed to them for their good.) Or 2. to Gods children, and so they are moderate corrections, and therefore the Prophet so often urgeth, Correct us ô Lord in judgement &c. God alwaies moderates afflictions to his owne children, but as for the wicked, he sweepes them away as doung, as drosse, and as chaffe. &c. Againe, it is a comfort to Gods children that he beginnes with them first;
they can make no sanctified use of them, becaus• they Are not directed to them for their good.) Or 2. to God's children, and so they Are moderate corrections, and Therefore the Prophet so often urges, Correct us o Lord in judgement etc. God always moderates afflictions to his own children, but as for the wicked, he sweeps them away as dung, as dross, and as chaff. etc. Again, it is a Comfort to God's children that he begins with them First;
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This likewise is some comfort, that the time when God corrects his children is most seasonable & •it for them, God pruneth his trees in the •ittest time.
This likewise is Some Comfort, that the time when God corrects his children is most seasonable & •it for them, God pruneth his trees in the •ittest time.
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Every Ch•istian may truly say God loves me better then I doe my selse, hee knowes the best time of purging and visiting his people, This is the time of lacobs trouble, &c. therefore we should lay our hands upô our mouths, kisse the rodd,
Every Ch•istian may truly say God loves me better then I do my selse, he knows the best time of purging and visiting his people, This is the time of lacobs trouble, etc. Therefore we should lay our hands upô our mouths, kiss the rod,
both to keepe us in awe of offending his Majesty, and to incourage u• in well-doing; Therefore let us alwayes looke what matter of feare, and what matter of hope wee have,
both to keep us in awe of offending his Majesty, and to encourage u• in welldoing; Therefore let us always look what matter of Fear, and what matter of hope we have,
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& thinke it time enough to renew our covenant with God then when his judgments are abroad and ready to ceasse upon us, we doe but delude our owne soules & expose our selues to inevitable dangers.
& think it time enough to renew our Covenant with God then when his Judgments Are abroad and ready to cease upon us, we do but delude our own Souls & expose our selves to inevitable dangers.
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Is it not strange that the mercifull God should laugh at the calamity of his poore creatures? yet thus it is with every wilfull sinner, that dallies with God,
Is it not strange that the merciful God should laugh At the calamity of his poor creatures? yet thus it is with every wilful sinner, that dallies with God,
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The points considerable are these. 1. That the seeming prosp•rity of the wicked shall have an end. 2. That it is wisedome to con•ider the end of gracelesse persons. 3. The description of them in these words, they are such as obey not the Gospell.
The points considerable Are these. 1. That the seeming prosp•rity of the wicked shall have an end. 2. That it is Wisdom to con•ider the end of graceless Persons. 3. The description of them in these words, they Are such as obey not the Gospel.
whereas the Prophet saith, the happinesse of a wicked man, is but as a candle, that ends in • snuffe, or like a Rose, the beauty whereof suddenly fades,
whereas the Prophet Says, the happiness of a wicked man, is but as a candle, that ends in • snuff, or like a Rose, the beauty whereof suddenly fades,
that which he sinnes for, his honor, riches, delights, all shall vanish and come to nothing, they shall not be able to afford him one droppe or dramme of comfort at his dying day:
that which he Sins for, his honour, riches, delights, all shall vanish and come to nothing, they shall not be able to afford him one drop or dram of Comfort At his dying day:
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but the sinne it self, the guilt of that, and the punishment due to the same, shall indure for ever to torment his soule, without serious repentance & turning to God in time.
but the sin it self, the guilt of that, and the punishment due to the same, shall endure for ever to torment his soul, without serious Repentance & turning to God in time.
if we walke in the same path, shall wee not come to the same end? All wicked men that delight in the company one of another here, are brethren in •vill, and shall bee like a company of tares all cast into hell fire together hereafter:
if we walk in the same path, shall we not come to the same end? All wicked men that delight in the company one of Another Here, Are brothers in •vill, and shall be like a company of tares all cast into hell fire together hereafter:
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It is pitty they should be s•vered then that will not be severed now; Those mens courses therefore which wee follow here, of their judgmēt wee shall participate eternally afterwards
It is pity they should be s•vered then that will not be severed now; Those men's courses Therefore which we follow Here, of their judgement we shall participate eternally afterwards
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In deed we should rather pitty them if wee consider their latter ends. Alas, what shall become of them ere long? The fall of there wretches shall bee so terrible, that peter could not set it downe,
In deed we should rather pity them if we Consider their latter ends. Alas, what shall become of them ere long? The fallen of there wretches shall be so terrible, that peter could not Set it down,
but leaves it to the admiration of the Reader, What shall the end of such be! &c. One difference betwixt a wise man and a foole, is, that a wise man considers his end, and frames his life sutable therunto;
but leaves it to the admiration of the Reader, What shall the end of such be! etc. One difference betwixt a wise man and a fool, is, that a wise man considers his end, and frames his life suitable thereunto;
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if it be evill; What made the Angells worse then other creatures when they sinned? but only this, they were most excellent creatures, and therefore when they became evill, their excellencie did but help them to subsist & be more capable of punishmēt.
if it be evil; What made the Angels Worse then other creatures when they sinned? but only this, they were most excellent creatures, and Therefore when they became evil, their excellency did but help them to subsist & be more capable of punishment.
How should this stirre up every one to looke about him, & not to prize himselfe by any outward excellency whatsoever? The more excellent thou art, the more miserable if thou sin against God;
How should this stir up every one to look about him, & not to prize himself by any outward excellency whatsoever? The more excellent thou art, the more miserable if thou sin against God;
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What shall the end of such be! &c. From this, that the Apostle leaves the punishment of all sinfull wretches, to admiration and wonderment, rather then to expression, (for indeed it is above expression) wee may learne;
What shall the end of such be! etc. From this, that the Apostle leaves the punishment of all sinful wretches, to admiration and wonderment, rather then to expression, (for indeed it is above expression) we may Learn;
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Shall I for a pleasure that will end, have a judgement that shall never end? For the favour of men that will faile, shall I lose the perpetuall favour of God, whose wrath is a cōsuming fire & burnes to hell? shall I for a little profit, lose my soule eternally? Beloved,
Shall I for a pleasure that will end, have a judgement that shall never end? For the favour of men that will fail, shall I loose the perpetual favour of God, whose wrath is a consuming fire & burns to hell? shall I for a little profit, loose my soul eternally? beloved,
as the good things of a Christian (even in this life) are admirable beyōd expressiō, peace that passeth all understanding, and joy unspeakable and glorio•s, &c. So when God awakens our consciences, those gripes and pangs,
as the good things of a Christian (even in this life) Are admirable beyond expression, peace that passes all understanding, and joy unspeakable and glorio•s, etc. So when God awakens our Consciences, those gripes and pangs,
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I beseech you therefore when ever you are sollicited to sinne for profit or pleasure, &c. set before your eies the fading and perishing condition of these things,
I beseech you Therefore when ever you Are solicited to sin for profit or pleasure, etc. Set before your eyes the fading and perishing condition of these things,
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and from a sense thereof hungereth after the grace and favour offered in Jesus Christ to pardon sinne, which when hee hath once obteined, walkes answerable to that great mercy receved, Hee that receives whole Christ to justifie him,
and from a sense thereof hungereth After the grace and favour offered in jesus christ to pardon sin, which when he hath once obtained, walks answerable to that great mercy received, He that receives Whole christ to justify him,
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now when a man lives without God in the world, saying, God is mercifull, and Christ is a Saviour, and yet persists in those waies which seeme good in his owne eies, never looking to God to guide him,
now when a man lives without God in the world, saying, God is merciful, and christ is a Saviour, and yet persists in those ways which seem good in his own eyes, never looking to God to guide him,
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But some others there are amongst us, that regard not Christ and his satisfaction alone, but joyne faith and workes together in justification, they will have other Preists, and other intercessors then Christ.
But Some Others there Are among us, that regard not christ and his satisfaction alone, but join faith and works together in justification, they will have other Priests, and other intercessors then christ.
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Alas beloved, how are these men falne from Christ to another Gospell, as if Christ were not an all-sufficient Saviour, and able to deliver to the uttermost? What is the Gospell but salvation and redemption by Christ alone?
Alas Beloved, how Are these men fallen from christ to Another Gospel, as if christ were not an All-sufficient Saviour, and able to deliver to the uttermost? What is the Gospel but salvation and redemption by christ alone?
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as if it were no such great matter? Beloved, they that joyne works with Christ in matter of j•stification, erre in the foundation, the very life and soule of Religion consists in this;
as if it were no such great matter? beloved, they that join works with christ in matter of j•stification, err in the Foundation, the very life and soul of Religion consists in this;
So when a man sets up a righteousnesse of his owne, neglecting the righteousnes of Christ, it is impossible he should ever be saved living and dying in that errour.
So when a man sets up a righteousness of his own, neglecting the righteousness of christ, it is impossible he should ever be saved living and dying in that error.
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Doth not the Gospell bring salvation? Is it not the word of grace, the word of life, the word of the Kingdome? Beloved, I beseech you lay these things to heart,
Does not the Gospel bring salvation? Is it not the word of grace, the word of life, the word of the Kingdom? beloved, I beseech you lay these things to heart,
What makes sinne out of measure sinfull, but this, when it is committed against a great measure of light? What makes a man fall foule? It is not when he falls in a mist,
What makes sin out of measure sinful, but this, when it is committed against a great measure of Light? What makes a man fallen foul? It is not when he falls in a missed,
or in a darke night (every one will pitty him then, alas he wanted light) but when hee falls at noone day. Beloved, had we lived in former times when the light was not powred forth so abundantly as now it is, our sinne had beene the lesse,
or in a dark night (every one will pity him then, alas he wanted Light) but when he falls At noon day. beloved, had we lived in former times when the Light was not poured forth so abundantly as now it is, our sin had been the less,
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but now in this cleare Sunshine of the Gospell for us to live in sinnes condemned by so great a light, either in our judgmēt or practice, it must needs make our sinne the greater.
but now in this clear Sunshine of the Gospel for us to live in Sins condemned by so great a Light, either in our judgement or practice, it must needs make our sin the greater.
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for how can they sinne by infidelity and unthankfulnesse for the Gospell, that never had it? And therfore Negative infidelity is as it were no sin in comparison;
for how can they sin by infidelity and unthankfulness for the Gospel, that never had it? And Therefore Negative infidelity is as it were no since in comparison;
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The first covenant was, D•e this and live, •gainst which wee all sinned, and were u•der the curse; But now wee are under a more gracious covenant; ( a covenant of mercy ) Beleeve in the Lord Jesus Christ and wee shall be saved;
The First Covenant was, D•e this and live, •gainst which we all sinned, and were u•der the curse; But now we Are under a more gracious Covenant; (a Covenant of mercy) Believe in the Lord jesus christ and we shall be saved;
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for if we sinne against the Gospell, either by presumption or despaire, or els by prophanenes, professing the Gospell but denying the power of it, &c. there is no remedy left for us;
for if we sin against the Gospel, either by presumption or despair, or Else by profaneness, professing the Gospel but denying the power of it, etc. there is no remedy left for us;
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but when a man sinnes against the sweet love and goodnesse of God, in rejecting the Gospel of his deare Sonne, Mercy it selfe shall not save such an one;
but when a man Sins against the sweet love and Goodness of God, in rejecting the Gospel of his deer Son, Mercy it self shall not save such an one;
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That must needs bee a strange sinne that makes a man worse then a sodomite, yet wee reade it shall bee easier for Sodome and Go••rrha in that day, then for those that heare the Gospell, (the blessed allurements and invitations to beleeve, and to lead an holy life answerable to our faith and calling) and yet live in sins against conscience, despising the precious bloud of Christ.
That must needs be a strange sin that makes a man Worse then a sodomite, yet we read it shall be Easier for Sodom and Go••rrha in that day, then for those that hear the Gospel, (the blessed allurements and invitations to believe, and to led an holy life answerable to our faith and calling) and yet live in Sins against conscience, despising the precious blood of christ.
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when we shal think, What, was so great mercy offered me & did I slight it in this manner? Have I lost the favour of God, eternall life, and the glorious company of the Saints in Heaven for a base pleasure of sinne for a seas•n, to gratifie a bruitish lust? Have I lost Christ and all the Good by him for ever, only to satisfie my sinfull disposition? to please a carnall friend? &c. Oh how will this lie heavy upon the soule another day!
when we shall think, What, was so great mercy offered me & did I slight it in this manner? Have I lost the favour of God, Eternal life, and the glorious company of the Saints in Heaven for a base pleasure of sin for a seas•n, to gratify a brutish lust? Have I lost christ and all the Good by him for ever, only to satisfy my sinful disposition? to please a carnal friend? etc. O how will this lie heavy upon the soul Another day!
we shall not need accus•rs, our owne hearts shall justifie the sentence of God against us bee it never so sharpe, that we have resused mercy so often tendred to us in the bloud of Christ.
we shall not need accus•rs, our own hearts shall justify the sentence of God against us be it never so sharp, that we have refused mercy so often tendered to us in the blood of christ.
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H• saith not, those that persecute the Gospel or oppose it shall bee punished with eternall destruction frō the presence of God, (which is true) but those that sin in a lesse degree, s•ch as obey not the Gospell, that value not this inestimable jewell: that sell not all to buy this pearle, unto whom all the world is not drosse and doung in respect of the glorious Gospell of Christ Jesus;
H• Says not, those that persecute the Gospel or oppose it shall be punished with Eternal destruction from the presence of God, (which is true) but those that since in a less degree, s•ch as obey not the Gospel, that valve not this inestimable jewel: that fell not all to buy this pearl, unto whom all the world is not dross and dung in respect of the glorious Gospel of christ jesus;
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Oh so much of Christ as concernes their owne good they will have, so much as concernes their pleasure and profit, so much as they may have and bee proud too,
O so much of christ as concerns their own good they will have, so much as concerns their pleasure and profit, so much as they may have and bee proud too,
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and it is pitty he should live that regards not Christ in justification; but so much as concernes mortification & selfe-de•yall, as crosses them in their sinful course, this they are strangers to;
and it is pity he should live that regards not christ in justification; but so much as concerns mortification & selfe-de•yall, as Crosses them in their sinful course, this they Are Strangers to;
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But (wee must know) the Gospell doth not onely bring salvation, but it teacheth a man to denie ungodlines & worldly l•sts, to put off himselfe, his whole selfe, that hee might have no judgement,
But (we must know) the Gospel does not only bring salvation, but it Teaches a man to deny ungodliness & worldly l•sts, to put off himself, his Whole self, that he might have no judgement,
now whē this is pressed in particular to some that live in their secret beloved sins, presently they beginne to hate this blessed truth, and the Ministry thereof;
now when this is pressed in particular to Some that live in their secret Beloved Sins, presently they begin to hate this blessed truth, and the Ministry thereof;
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but otherwise if they cannot enjoy Christ upon their owne termes, (that is) if they cannot goe to Heaven and to Hell too, they will rather regard their owne profits and pleasures, then regard Christ.
but otherwise if they cannot enjoy christ upon their own terms, (that is) if they cannot go to Heaven and to Hell too, they will rather regard their own profits and pleasures, then regard christ.
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Were it not a comely thing (thinke you) for a company of Traitors that had this condition propounded to them, if you will come in and live as good subjects you shall have a pardo•, for them to go on presumptuously in their rebellion still,
Were it not a comely thing (think you) for a company of Traitors that had this condition propounded to them, if you will come in and live as good subject's you shall have a pardo•, for them to go on presumptuously in their rebellion still,
& live as wives & as obedient subjects to his blessed Spirit, and not in swearing ▪ filthinesse, and other abominable courses of which the Scripture saith, such shall 〈 ◊ 〉 inherite the kingdome of heaven;
& live as wives & as obedient subject's to his blessed Spirit, and not in swearing ▪ filthiness, and other abominable courses of which the Scripture Says, such shall 〈 ◊ 〉 inherit the Kingdom of heaven;
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yet let them still attend upon Grace, waiting at wisdomes gate, and the Angell will come at lenght and stirre the waters; God will make the m•anes effectuall first or last to those that in truth of heart seeke unto him;
yet let them still attend upon Grace, waiting At wisdoms gate, and the Angel will come At length and stir the waters; God will make the m•anes effectual First or last to those that in truth of heart seek unto him;
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Now the Spirit workes with the Gospell by degrees. 1. It bringeth some to be willing to heare the Gospell, who yet presently neglect and dis-regard the the same. 2. Others are more obedient for a time (as the stony ground ) but because they opened not their hearts to the working of the Spirit onely, but will bee ruled partly by carnall wisedome, and partly by the Spirit, it leaves them at last altogether. 3. But some there are who give up themselves wholly to the government of Christ, to be ruled in all things by his blessd Spirit;
Now the Spirit works with the Gospel by Degrees. 1. It brings Some to be willing to hear the Gospel, who yet presently neglect and disregard the the same. 2. Others Are more obedient for a time (as the stony ground) but Because they opened not their hearts to the working of the Spirit only, but will be ruled partly by carnal Wisdom, and partly by the Spirit, it leaves them At last altogether. 3. But Some there Are who give up themselves wholly to the government of christ, to be ruled in all things by his blessed Spirit;
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highly esteeming the treasures of heaven, and comforts of a better life, above all the fading outward felicities which this world can afford ▪ who would not to gaine any earthly thing, hurt their consciences,
highly esteeming the treasures of heaven, and comforts of a better life, above all the fading outward felicities which this world can afford ▪ who would not to gain any earthly thing, hurt their Consciences,
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Which of you al hath not some time or other had his heart warmed with the sweet motions of Gods Spirit? Oh doe not resist these holy stirrings within you, give way to the motions of the blessed Spirit of God, second them with holy resolutions to practise the same;
Which of you all hath not Some time or other had his heart warmed with the sweet motions of God's Spirit? O do not resist these holy stirrings within you, give Way to the motions of the blessed Spirit of God, second them with holy resolutions to practise the same;
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let them sinke deepe into your hearts, roote them there, and never give over the holy meditation of them, till you make them your owne, till you come to see Grace and the state of Christianity to be the most amiable and excellent thing in the world,
let them sink deep into your hearts, root them there, and never give over the holy meditation of them, till you make them your own, till you come to see Grace and the state of Christianity to be the most amiable and excellent thing in the world,
or by making an evill use of what he knoweth (thereby turning the grace of God into wantonnesse ) or else by revolting from the truth received altogether:
or by making an evil use of what he Knoweth (thereby turning the grace of God into wantonness) or Else by revolting from the truth received altogether:
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Therefore I beseech you let your hearts be cast into the mould and fashion of the Gospell of Christ, let it bee soundly bottomed and ingrasted in you, that so you may grow more and more obedient to the truth revealed,
Therefore I beseech you let your hearts be cast into the mould and fashion of the Gospel of christ, let it be soundly bottomed and ingrasted in you, that so you may grow more and more obedient to the truth revealed,
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Therefore labour every day to see more and more into the venemous & filthy nature of sin, make it as odious to thy soule as possibly thou canst, hearken to the voyce of conscience, give it full scope to speake what it can, that so thou maist fly to Christ.
Therefore labour every day to see more and more into the venomous & filthy nature of since, make it as odious to thy soul as possibly thou Canst, harken to the voice of conscience, give it full scope to speak what it can, that so thou Mayest fly to christ.
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Consider how God plagueth us in this world for sinne, how it fils us with feares and horrors, causing our consciences to torment us, and fly in our faces;
Consider how God plagueth us in this world for sin, how it fills us with fears and horrors, causing our Consciences to torment us, and fly in our faces;
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Consider the fearfull judgements of God upon others for sinne, how it cast Adam out of Paradise, the Angels out of heaven, being so offensive to God, that it could no otherwise bee expiated then by the death and blood shedding of the Lord Jesus.
Consider the fearful Judgments of God upon Others for sin, how it cast Adam out of Paradise, the Angels out of heaven, being so offensive to God, that it could not otherwise be expiated then by the death and blood shedding of the Lord jesus.
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Consider further, what a sweet regiment it is to be under Christ as a King, and as an Husband; will hee not provide for his owne family, for his owne Subjects? Beloved, it is not meere dominion that Christ stands upon, he aymes at a Fatherly and Husband - like soveraignty for the good of his children and Spouse, it is their welfare he lookes after;
Consider further, what a sweet regiment it is to be under christ as a King, and as an Husband; will he not provide for his own family, for his own Subject's? beloved, it is not mere dominion that christ Stands upon, he aims At a Fatherly and Husband - like sovereignty for the good of his children and Spouse, it is their welfare he looks After;
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To conclude, marke what the Apostle saith here, What shall bee the end of those that obey not the Gospell? (he cares not what they know) Many say, we have heard the Word, and wee have received the Sacrament, &c. it is no matter for that,
To conclude, mark what the Apostle Says Here, What shall be the end of those that obey not the Gospel? (he Cares not what they know) Many say, we have herd the Word, and we have received the Sacrament, etc. it is no matter for that,
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and what hee meanes to doe for us in another world, how would our hearts be inlarged in duty to his Majesty? did wee but consider of his inestimable love in the Lord Christ, pardoning such wretches as wee are,
and what he means to do for us in Another world, how would our hearts be enlarged in duty to his Majesty? did we but Consider of his inestimable love in the Lord christ, pardoning such wretches as we Are,
The Apostle having tasted the sweet favour of GOD in Christ, might well use it as a motive to quicken others, ( I beseech you by the tender mercies of Christ, &c. ) He knew this was a powerfull argument,
The Apostle having tasted the sweet favour of GOD in christ, might well use it as a motive to quicken Others, (I beseech you by the tender Mercies of christ, etc.) He knew this was a powerful argument,
but wee serve God in the newnesse of the Spirit, (that is) cōsidering that the Spirit is given in more plenty since his ascention, wee should bee more spirituall and heavenly in our service of God;
but we serve God in the newness of the Spirit, (that is) considering that the Spirit is given in more plenty since his Ascension, we should be more spiritual and heavenly in our service of God;
considering that our Head is already entred into that high and holy place, and wee ere long shall bee present with him, having but a spot of time to passe here below,
considering that our Head is already entered into that high and holy place, and we ere long shall be present with him, having but a spot of time to pass Here below,
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how ready and zealous should wee bee in obedience to Gods will, and not suffer a heavy lumpishnesse and deadnesse of spirit to cease upon us in holy performances:
how ready and zealous should we be in Obedience to God's will, and not suffer a heavy lumpishness and deadness of Spirit to cease upon us in holy performances:
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BY righteous here, is meant that Euangelicall righteousnesse which wee have in the state of the Gospell, (namely ) the righteousnesse of Christ imputed to us;
BY righteous Here, is meant that Evangelical righteousness which we have in the state of the Gospel, (namely) the righteousness of christ imputed to us;
and whosoever partaketh of this righteousnesse which is by faith, hath also a righteousnesse of sanctification accōpanying the same, wrought in his soule by the Spirit of God, whereby his s•nfull nature is changed and made holy:
and whosoever partaketh of this righteousness which is by faith, hath also a righteousness of sanctification accompanying the same, wrought in his soul by the Spirit of God, whereby his s•nfull nature is changed and made holy:
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and worketh a new life in us, opposite to our life in the first Adam, from whence flowes new workes of holinesse and obedience throughout our whole conversation:
and works a new life in us, opposite to our life in the First Adam, from whence flows new works of holiness and Obedience throughout our Whole Conversation:
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There must bee an inward inherent righteousnesse before there can bee any workes of righteousnesse; an Instrument must bee set in tune before it will make musicke;
There must be an inward inherent righteousness before there can be any works of righteousness; an Instrument must be Set in tune before it will make music;
Take a man that is righteous by the spirit of God, hee is righteous in all relations, he gives every one his due; he gives God his due, spirituall worship is set up in his heart above all;
Take a man that is righteous by the Spirit of God, he is righteous in all relations, he gives every one his due; he gives God his endue, spiritual worship is Set up in his heart above all;
hee gives the holy Angels their due, by considering hee is alwayes in their presence, that their eye is upon him in every action he doth, and every duty hee performes;
he gives the holy Angels their endue, by considering he is always in their presence, that their eye is upon him in every actium he does, and every duty he performs;
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if he be under any, hee gives thē reverence and obedience, &c. He will owe nothing to any man but love, hee is righteous in all his conversation, he is a vessell prepared for every good worke:
if he be under any, he gives them Reverence and Obedience, etc. He will owe nothing to any man but love, he is righteous in all his Conversation, he is a vessel prepared for every good work:
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I deny not but hee may erre in some particular, that is nothing to the purpose, I speake of a man as hee is in the disposition and bent of his heart to GOD and goodnesse,
I deny not but he may err in Some particular, that is nothing to the purpose, I speak of a man as he is in the disposition and bent of his heart to GOD and Goodness,
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he hungers and thirsts after righteousnesse, and labors to be more and more righteous still every way, both in justification, that he may have a clearer evidence of that,
he hunger's and thirsts After righteousness, and labors to be more and more righteous still every Way, both in justification, that he may have a clearer evidence of that,
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Now if this man shall scarcely bee saved, where shall the sinner and ungodly appeare? where you have two branches. 1. The righteous shall scarcely be saved. 2. The terrible end of sinners and ungodly; Where shall they appeare, &c.
Now if this man shall scarcely be saved, where shall the sinner and ungodly appear? where you have two branches. 1. The righteous shall scarcely be saved. 2. The terrible end of Sinners and ungodly; Where shall they appear, etc.
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Now in that the righteous man thus described by me, shall scarcely be saved, consider two things. 1. That the righteous shall be saved. 2. That they shall scarcely bee saved.
Now in that the righteous man thus described by me, shall scarcely be saved, Consider two things. 1. That the righteous shall be saved. 2. That they shall scarcely be saved.
wee have a title & interest to happinesse already, there remaines onely a passage to the Crowne by good workes. We doe not as the Papists doe, worke to merit that wee have not, but wee doe that wee doe in thankfulnesse for what we have: because we know we are in the state of salvation,
we have a title & Interest to happiness already, there remains only a passage to the Crown by good works. We do not as the Papists do, work to merit that we have not, but we do that we do in thankfulness for what we have: Because we know we Are in the state of salvation,
What should hinder us? the world? Alas, wee have that faith in us which overcometh the world; as for the flesh, you know what the Apostle saith, Wee are not under the law, but under grace;
What should hinder us? the world? Alas, we have that faith in us which Overcometh the world; as for the Flesh, you know what the Apostle Says, we Are not under the law, but under grace;
and wee are knit to God the Sonne, who will lose none of his members, the marriage with Christ is an everlasting union, whom he loves he loves to the end.
and we Are knit to God the Son, who will loose none of his members, the marriage with christ is an everlasting Union, whom he loves he loves to the end.
Let this teach us thus much, that in all the changes and alterations which the faith of man is subject unto, hee is sure of one thing, all the troubles,
Let this teach us thus much, that in all the changes and alterations which the faith of man is Subject unto, he is sure of one thing, all the Troubles,
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Put ca•e a man were subject to an hundred deaths one after another, what are all these to salvation? Put case a man were in such griefe that hee wept teares of blood;
Put ca•e a man were Subject to an hundred death's one After Another, what Are all these to salvation? Put case a man were in such grief that he wept tears of blood;
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This is not a word of doubt, but of difficulty; it is not a word of doubt of the event, whether hee shall be saved or no, (there is no doubt at all of that) but it is a word of difficulty in regard of the way and passage thither,
This is not a word of doubt, but of difficulty; it is not a word of doubt of the event, whither he shall be saved or no, (there is no doubt At all of that) but it is a word of difficulty in regard of the Way and passage thither,
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Because there is much adoe to get Lot out of Sodome, to get Israel out of Egypt, it is no easie matter to get a man out of the state of corruption; oh the sweetnesse of sinne to an unregenerate man, oh how it cuts his very heart, to thinke what pleasures and what profits, & what friends, and what esteeme amongst men he must part withall;
Because there is much ado to get Lot out of Sodom, to get Israel out of Egypt, it is no easy matter to get a man out of the state of corruption; o the sweetness of sin to an unregenerate man, o how it cuts his very heart, to think what pleasures and what profits, & what Friends, and what esteem among men he must part withal;
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Every good worke they doe, it is as it were pulled out of tho fire; they cannot pray but the flesh resists, they cannot suffer but the flesh drawes back;
Every good work they do, it is as it were pulled out of tho fire; they cannot pray but the Flesh resists, they cannot suffer but the Flesh draws back;
when I am tumbled out of heaven my selfe? though I cannot hinder him from salvation, I will hinder his peace and joy, he shall not have heaven upon earth, I will make him walke as uncomfortably as I can;
when I am tumbled out of heaven my self? though I cannot hinder him from salvation, I will hinder his peace and joy, he shall not have heaven upon earth, I will make him walk as uncomfortably as I can;
so hee is a bitter enemy of the peace and comfort which they enjoy, and therefore troubles them with many temptations from himselfe and his instraments, to interrupt their peace,
so he is a bitter enemy of the peace and Comfort which they enjoy, and Therefore Troubles them with many temptations from himself and his instraments, to interrupt their peace,
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Thē by reason of great discouragement & il usage which they finde in the world form wi•ked men, who are the Devils pipes, ledd with his spirit to vexe and trouble the meeke of the earth; (for though they thinke not of it, Sathan is in their divellish natures) hee joynes and goes along with their spirits in hating and opposing the Saints of God:
Them by reason of great discouragement & ill usage which they find in the world from wi•ked men, who Are the Devils pipes, led with his Spirit to vex and trouble the meek of the earth; (for though they think not of it, Sathan is in their devilish nature's) he joins and Goes along with their spirits in hating and opposing the Saints of God:
for indeed, what hurt could they doe but by his instigation? How are good men despised in the world? How are they made the onely Butt to shoot at? Alas beloved, wee should rather incourage men in the waies of holinesse;
for indeed, what hurt could they do but by his instigation? How Are good men despised in the world? How Are they made the only Butt to shoot At? Alas Beloved, we should rather encourage men in the ways of holiness;
wee see the number of such as truly feare God is but small, soone reckoned up, they are but as grapes after the vintage, or a few berryes after the shaking; one of a City, two of a Tribe, they have little incouragement from any, but discouragements on all sides.
we see the number of such as truly Fear God is but small, soon reckoned up, they Are but as grapes After the vintage, or a few berries After the shaking; one of a city, two of a Tribe, they have little encouragement from any, but discouragements on all sides.
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Oh it goes to the heart of Gods people, & makes them slagget at Gods providence; it is a bitter temptation and shakes the faith of holy men as wee see Psal. 73. Againe, it makes the heart of a good Chris•ian bleed within him, to see scandalls arise from professors of the Gospell,
O it Goes to the heart of God's people, & makes them slagget At God's providence; it is a bitter temptation and shakes the faith of holy men as we see Psalm 73. Again, it makes the heart of a good Chris•ian bleed within him, to see scandals arise from professors of the Gospel,
and sometimes, even by their friends for whilest they live here, the best of all are subject to some weakenes or other, which causeth even those that are our in•ouragers through jealousy or corruption, one way or another, to dishearten and trouble us in the way to heaven.
and sometime, even by their Friends for whilst they live Here, the best of all Are Subject to Some weakness or other, which Causes even those that Are our in•ouragers through jealousy or corruption, one Way or Another, to dishearten and trouble us in the Way to heaven.
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This likewise makes the way difficult, we are too to apt to offend God daily, giving him just cause to withdraw his spirit of comfort from us ▪ Which makes us goe mourning all the day long, wanting those sweet refreshments of spirituall joy and peace wee had before;
This likewise makes the Way difficult, we Are too to apt to offend God daily, giving him just cause to withdraw his Spirit of Comfort from us ▪ Which makes us go mourning all the day long, wanting those sweet refreshments of spiritual joy and peace we had before;
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why hast thou for saken mee? How did hee sweate water and bloud in the garden, when hee felt but a little while his Fathers displeasure for sinne? Thus is it with all Gods children, they are of Christs minde in their spirituall desertions.
why hast thou for saken me? How did he sweat water and blood in the garden, when he felt but a little while his Father's displeasure for sin? Thus is it with all God's children, they Are of Christ mind in their spiritual desertions.
And when they have gotten a little grace how difficult is it to keepe it? to keepe our selves in the sense of Gods love? To manage our Christian State aright? to walke worthy of the Gospell, that God may still doe us good and delight to bee present with us? What a great difficulty is it to bee alwaies striving against the Streame,
And when they have got a little grace how difficult is it to keep it? to keep our selves in the sense of God's love? To manage our Christian State aright? to walk worthy of the Gospel, that God may still do us good and delight to be present with us? What a great difficulty is it to be always striving against the Stream,
after a conslicting life peace is welcome, heven is heaven indeed after trouble; wee can relish it then. Because God will discard hypocrites, in this life;
After a conslicting life peace is welcome, heaven is heaven indeed After trouble; we can relish it then. Because God will discard Hypocrites, in this life;
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therefore God will have it a hard matter to bee saved to frustrate the vaine hopes of such wretches ▪ Alas, it is an easy matter to bee an hypocrite, but not to live godly.
Therefore God will have it a hard matter to be saved to frustrate the vain hope's of such wretches ▪ Alas, it is an easy matter to be an hypocrite, but not to live godly.
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If the righteous bee saved with much adoe, then never enter upon the profession of Religion with vaine hopes of ease and pleasure, that it shall be thus and thus with thee &c. herein thou doest but delude thy owne soule,
If the righteous be saved with much ado, then never enter upon the profession of Religion with vain hope's of ease and pleasure, that it shall be thus and thus with thee etc. herein thou dost but delude thy own soul,
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As if a man were to goe a dangerous journey, hee provides himselfe of weapons pons and cordialls and all the incourage•ents he can least hee should faint in the way; where.
As if a man were to go a dangerous journey, he provides himself of weapons pons and cordials and all the incourage•ents he can lest he should faint in the Way; where.
because if a storme comes hee can runne under shelter or into a house &c. He that makes Religion a recreation can walke a turne or two for his pleasure,
Because if a storm comes he can run under shelter or into a house etc. He that makes Religion a recreation can walk a turn or two for his pleasure,
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An hypocrite hath his reservations and politike ends, and therefore what needs hee any great provision to support him when he knows how to winde out of trouble well enough, rather then to stand couragiously to any thing.
an hypocrite hath his reservations and politic ends, and Therefore what needs he any great provision to support him when he knows how to wind out of trouble well enough, rather then to stand courageously to any thing.
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Let fire and fagott meete with him, yet hee is resolved not to retire for any trouble or persecution whatsoever that standes betweene him and happinesse.
Let fire and fagott meet with him, yet he is resolved not to retire for any trouble or persecution whatsoever that Stands between him and happiness.
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to this end begge the Spirit of Christ, you know the holy spirit is full of life and strength, it is a spirit of light and comfort and whatsoever is good; the spirit of God is like the winde; as it is subtle in operation and invisible,
to this end beg the Spirit of christ, you know the holy Spirit is full of life and strength, it is a Spirit of Light and Comfort and whatsoever is good; the Spirit of God is like the wind; as it is subtle in operation and invisible,
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Oh therefore gett this blessed spirit to inlighten thee, to quicken thee, to support thee, &c. and it will carry thy soule couragiously along, above all oppositions and discouragements whatsoever in the way to happinesse.
O Therefore get this blessed Spirit to inlighten thee, to quicken thee, to support thee, etc. and it will carry thy soul courageously along, above all oppositions and discouragements whatsoever in the Way to happiness.
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When Christ would have us take his yoake upon us, he advises us to learne of him to be meeke and lowly, &c. Some might say, This yoake is heavy, it will pinch mee and gall me:
When christ would have us take his yoke upon us, he advises us to Learn of him to be meek and lowly, etc. some might say, This yoke is heavy, it will pinch me and Gall me:
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cast him into the fire, cast him into the dungeon, into prison, whatsoever it bee, hee hath that kindled in his heart, which will make him digest any thing.
cast him into the fire, cast him into the dungeon, into prison, whatsoever it be, he hath that kindled in his heart, which will make him digest any thing.
when it is once kindled in our hearts prevaile much more? what will make our passage to heaven sweete if this will not? Nothing is grievous to a person that loves.
when it is once kindled in our hearts prevail much more? what will make our passage to heaven sweet if this will not? Nothing is grievous to a person that loves.
Exercise your hope likewise, set before your eyes the crowne and kingdome of heaven, those admirable things contained in the Word of GOD, which no tongue can •xpresse;
Exercise your hope likewise, Set before your eyes the crown and Kingdom of heaven, those admirable things contained in the Word of GOD, which no tongue can •xpresse;
Faith will overcome the world, all the snares of prosperity that would hinder us on the right hand. Faith, it presents things of a higher nature to the soule, better than they;
Faith will overcome the world, all the snares of Prosperity that would hinder us on the right hand. Faith, it presents things of a higher nature to the soul, better than they;
faith likewise overcomes temptations on the left hand, all terrours and discomforts whatsoever, it considers these are nothing to the terrour of the Lord;
faith likewise overcomes temptations on the left hand, all terrors and discomforts whatsoever, it considers these Are nothing to the terror of the Lord;
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where shall a Naball stand when judgement comes upon him? alas, his heart is become a stone; Where shall Balthazar appeare whē he sees a hand-writing upon the wall? Oh how the wicked tremble and quake when G O D comes to judge them in this world,
where shall a Nabal stand when judgement comes upon him? alas, his heart is become a stone; Where shall Balthazar appear when he sees a handwriting upon the wall? O how the wicked tremble and quake when G O WORSER comes to judge them in this world,
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when they shal see al the world in a combustion roūd about them, and the Lord Jesus comming in flaming fire, with his mighty Angels, to take vengeance on such as obey not the Gospell? how will they then call for the Mountaines to cover them,
when they shall see all the world in a combustion round about them, and the Lord jesus coming in flaming fire, with his mighty Angels, to take vengeance on such as obey not the Gospel? how will they then call for the Mountains to cover them,
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and the Hills to fall upon them to hide them from the face of him that sitteth on the Throne, and from the wrath of the Lambe, &c. Beloved, I beseech you let the meditation of these things sinke deepe into your hearts, dwell upon them, remember that they are matters which neerly concerne your soule,
and the Hills to fallen upon them to hide them from the face of him that Sitteth on the Throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb, etc. beloved, I beseech you let the meditation of these things sink deep into your hearts, dwell upon them, Remember that they Are matters which nearly concern your soul,
SERMON IIII 1 PET. 4. 19. Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit their so•les to him in well doing, as to a faithfull Creator.
SERMON IIII 1 PET. 4. 19. Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit their so•les to him in well doing, as to a faithful Creator.
so upon the former divine grounds (for it is a matter of suffering wherein wee must have pure Divinity to support our soules) The Aposlle comes to bring a spirituall inference sutable to the same, in the words read unto you:
so upon the former divine grounds (for it is a matter of suffering wherein we must have pure Divinity to support our Souls) The Aposlle comes to bring a spiritual Inference suitable to the same, in the words read unto you:
Wherefore concluding all to bee true that was said before, Let them that suffer, &c. Wherein consider, 1. That the state and condition of Gods children is to suffer. 2. The dispensation of that suffering, (they suffer not at all adventures,
Wherefore concluding all to be true that was said before, Let them that suffer, etc. Wherein Consider, 1. That the state and condition of God's children is to suffer. 2. The Dispensation of that suffering, (they suffer not At all adventures,
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In the duty we have these particulars comprehended. 1. An action, To commit. 2. An object, what wee must commit, the soule. 3. The person to whom, to God. 4. The maner, in well doing. Lastly, the reason which should move us hereunto, implyed in these words, as unto a faithfull Creator.
In the duty we have these particulars comprehended. 1. an actium, To commit. 2. an Object, what we must commit, the soul. 3. The person to whom, to God. 4. The manner, in well doing. Lastly, the reason which should move us hereunto, employed in these words, as unto a faithful Creator.
Whatsoever may support the doubting of a godly man in any trouble, and inforce upon him this duty of committing his soule to God, is briefly coprised in this, that God stands in that near relatiō of a Creator, yea, of a faithfull Creator to us;
Whatsoever may support the doubting of a godly man in any trouble, and enforce upon him this duty of committing his soul to God, is briefly coprised in this, that God Stands in that near Relation of a Creator, yea, of a faithful Creator to us;
as unto Iob; but chiefly they are in a militant estate and condition here. Because they live among those that they cannot but suffer from wheresoever they live:
as unto Job; but chiefly they Are in a militant estate and condition Here. Because they live among those that they cannot but suffer from wheresoever they live:
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Though a Garden he never so fruitfull, yet after a showre it will need weeding; so after long peace the Church of God gathers Soyle, and needes clensing.
Though a Garden he never so fruitful, yet After a shower it will need weeding; so After long peace the Church of God gathers Soil, and needs cleansing.
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But some carnall wretch will say, I thanke God I never suffered in my life, but have enjoyed peace and prosperity, and my hearts content in every thing.
But Some carnal wretch will say, I thank God I never suffered in my life, but have enjoyed peace and Prosperity, and my hearts content in every thing.
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Then suspect thy selfe to bee in a bad estate, for every true Christian suffers in one kinde or other, either from without or within; sometimes Gods children are troubled more with corruption than with affliction; at other times their peace is troubled both with corruption within, and with affliction without; at the best they have sufferings of sympathy. Shall the members of Christ suffer in other countries, and wee professe our selves to bee living members,
Then suspect thy self to be in a bad estate, for every true Christian suffers in one kind or other, either from without or within; sometime God's children Are troubled more with corruption than with affliction; At other times their peace is troubled both with corruption within, and with affliction without; At the best they have sufferings of Sympathy. Shall the members of christ suffer in other countries, and we profess our selves to be living members,
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But the dispensation of our suffering is according to the will of God, where note two things. 1. That its Gods will be should suffer. 2. When we suffer we suffer according to his will.
But the Dispensation of our suffering is according to the will of God, where note two things. 1. That its God's will be should suffer. 2. When we suffer we suffer according to his will.
but in regard of our patient enduring injuries, it is his approving and commanding will; wee are enjoyned to suffer, and they are permitted to wrong us.
but in regard of our patient enduring injuries, it is his approving and commanding will; we Are enjoined to suffer, and they Are permitted to wrong us.
It seemes then there is some excuse for those that persecute the Saints, they doe but according to Gods will, and if it bee so who dares speake against them?
It seems then there is Some excuse for those that persecute the Saints, they do but according to God's will, and if it be so who dares speak against them?
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Nebuchadnezar did the will of God in carrying the people captive, how ever he thought not so. Every sinful wretch that offers violēce to the poor Saints, imagine they do God good service in it,
Nebuchadnezzar did the will of God in carrying the people captive, how ever he Thought not so. Every sinful wretch that offers violence to the poor Saints, imagine they do God good service in it,
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they are set to doe mischiefe, and God useth their sinfull dispositions for his owne ends, which plainly shewes, that God is without all fault, and they without all excuse.
they Are Set to do mischief, and God uses their sinful dispositions for his own ends, which plainly shows, that God is without all fault, and they without all excuse.
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But observe further, that we never suffer but when God will; and beloved, his will is not, that wee should alwayes suffer: (though generally our estate be so in one kinde or other) God is not alwayes chiding, but hath times of breathing and intermission, which hee vouchsafes his children for their good.
But observe further, that we never suffer but when God will; and Beloved, his will is not, that we should always suffer: (though generally our estate be so in one kind or other) God is not always chiding, but hath times of breathing and intermission, which he vouchsafes his children for their good.
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if they were in our owne hands, wee would never stay in trouble, but come out as soone as wee come in; nay, we would not come into trouble at all if we could chuse.
if they were in our own hands, we would never stay in trouble, but come out as soon as we come in; nay, we would not come into trouble At all if we could choose.
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Beloved, every thing of a Christian is deare unto God, his health is precious, his blood is precious, especially precious to the Lord is the death of his Saints:
beloved, every thing of a Christian is deer unto God, his health is precious, his blood is precious, especially precious to the Lord is the death of his Saints:
Doe you thinke therefore he will let them suffer without his will? No, hee will have a valuable consideration of all those that are malignant Persecutors of his people, at last; and it is for matters better than life that God lets his children suffer here;
Do you think Therefore he will let them suffer without his will? No, he will have a valuable consideration of all those that Are malignant Persecutors of his people, At last; and it is for matters better than life that God lets his children suffer Here;
Passive obedience is as hard as active; in the active, we labor that what we doe may please God, in the Passive we must indeavor that what hee doth may please us;
Passive Obedience is as hard as active; in the active, we labour that what we do may please God, in the Passive we must endeavour that what he does may please us;
Would you have a patterne of this? Looke upon our blessed Saviour, to whom wee must bee comformable in obedience, if ever wee will be conformable in glory: Loe I come (saith hee) I am ready to doe thy will O Lord;
Would you have a pattern of this? Look upon our blessed Saviour, to whom we must be conformable in Obedience, if ever we will be conformable in glory: Lo I come (Says he) I am ready to do thy will Oh Lord;
what was the whole life of Christ, but a doing and a suffering of Gods will? Behold, it is written in the Volume of thy Booke, that I should doe thy will;
what was the Whole life of christ, but a doing and a suffering of God's will? Behold, it is written in the Volume of thy Book, that I should do thy will;
It should he therefore the disposition of all those that are led by the spirit of Christ, (as all must bee that hope to raigne with him) to bee willing to suffer with Christ here,
It should he Therefore the disposition of all those that Are led by the Spirit of christ, (as all must be that hope to Reign with him) to be willing to suffer with christ Here,
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wherein observe. 1. The manner how hee must commit, in well doing. 2. What, his soule. 3. To whom, to God. 4. The reasons moving, implyed in these words, as unto a faithfull Creator.
wherein observe. 1. The manner how he must commit, in well doing. 2. What, his soul. 3. To whom, to God. 4. The Reasons moving, employed in these words, as unto a faithful Creator.
when a sonne of belial shall offer violence to a poore Saint of God, what a comfort is this, that hee suffers in well doing; Oh beloved, wee should so carry our selves that none might speak evil justly against us, that none,
when a son of belial shall offer violence to a poor Saint of God, what a Comfort is this, that he suffers in well doing; O Beloved, we should so carry our selves that none might speak evil justly against us, that none,
we should be in an estate of well doing continually in our generall and particular callings, wee must not goe out of our spheare, but serve God in our standings, that if trouble comes it may finde us in a way of well pleasing, either doing workes of charity, or else the workes of our particular calling, wherein God hath set, us;
we should be in an estate of well doing continually in our general and particular callings, we must not go out of our sphere, but serve God in our standings, that if trouble comes it may find us in a Way of well pleasing, either doing works of charity, or Else the works of our particular calling, wherein God hath Set, us;
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So likewise in suffring wee must commit our soules to God in well doing in a double regard. 1. Wee must carry our selves generally well in all our sufferings.
So likewise in suffering we must commit our Souls to God in well doing in a double regard. 1. we must carry our selves generally well in all our sufferings.
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First, I say, in affl•ction our carriage must bee generally good in respect of God, by a meeke behaviour under his hand, without murmuring against him.
First, I say, in affl•ction our carriage must be generally good in respect of God, by a meek behaviour under his hand, without murmuring against him.
2. In regard of the cause of God, that wee betray it not through feare or cowardise, through base aymes and intentions, &c. but indeavour to carry it with a good conscience in all things;
2. In regard of the cause of God, that we betray it not through Fear or cowardice, through base aims and intentions, etc. but endeavour to carry it with a good conscience in all things;
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when wee make it cleare by managing any thing, that wee are led with the cause and conscience of our duty, it works mightily upon them that wrong us. 1. It winnes those that are indifferent;
when we make it clear by managing any thing, that we Are led with the cause and conscience of our duty, it works mightily upon them that wrong us. 1. It wins those that Are indifferent;
Wee must not commit our soules to God in idlenesse, doing nothing at all, nor yet in evill doing, but in well doing; We must have a care (if wee would suffer with comfort) not to study how to avoid suffering by trickes, so to hurt the cause of Christ;
we must not commit our Souls to God in idleness, doing nothing At all, nor yet in evil doing, but in well doing; We must have a care (if we would suffer with Comfort) not to study how to avoid suffering by tricks, so to hurt the cause of christ;
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Is not the least evil of sinne worse than the greatest evill of punishment? What doth a man get by pleasing men to displease God? perhaps a little ease for the present.
Is not the least evil of sin Worse than the greatest evil of punishment? What does a man get by pleasing men to displease God? perhaps a little ease for the present.
Alas, what is this to that unexpressible horrour and despaire, which will one day seise upon thy soule eternally for betraying the blessed cause and truth of Christ? How can wee expect God should own us another day, when we will not owne him in his cause, and his members, to stand for them now;
Alas, what is this to that unexpressible horror and despair, which will one day seize upon thy soul eternally for betraying the blessed cause and truth of christ? How can we expect God should own us Another day, when we will not own him in his cause, and his members, to stand for them now;
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thinke on that speech of our Saviour, Whosoever shall be ashamed of me, or of my words in this adulterous and sinfull generation, of him shall the Sonne of man be ashamed when hee commeth in the glory of his father.
think on that speech of our Saviour, Whosoever shall be ashamed of me, or of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his father.
Therefore avoid not any suffering, by sinne; see how blessed S. Paul carried himselfe in this case, The Lord (saith he) hath delivered me, and will deliver mee;
Therefore avoid not any suffering, by sin; see how blessed S. Paul carried himself in this case, The Lord (Says he) hath Delivered me, and will deliver me;
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what then? why hee will preserve mee from every evill worke, that is, from every sinfull act, which may hurt the cause of Christ, or blemish my profession;
what then? why he will preserve me from every evil work, that is, from every sinful act, which may hurt the cause of christ, or blemish my profession;
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Thus should it bee with every Christian in the cause of religion, or in a cause of justice, &c. for there is not any good cause but it is worth our lives to stand in,
Thus should it be with every Christian in the cause of Religion, or in a cause of Justice, etc. for there is not any good cause but it is worth our lives to stand in,
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It is necessary wee should be just, it is not so necessary wee should live; A Christians main care is how to doe well, and if hee can goe on in that course, he is a happy man.
It is necessary we should be just, it is not so necessary we should live; A Christians main care is how to do well, and if he can go on in that course, he is a happy man.
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Labour therefore to carry thy selfe well in suffering evill; not only in the generall, but even in particular towards those persons that doe thee wrong;
Labour Therefore to carry thy self well in suffering evil; not only in the general, but even in particular towards those Persons that do thee wrong;
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endeavour to requite their evill with good; there is a great measure of selfe-deniall required, to bee a Christian, especially in matter of revenge, to pray for them that carseus, to doe good to them that persecute us, &c. and so heape coales of fire upon our enemies heads.
endeavour to requite their evil with good; there is a great measure of self-denial required, to be a Christian, especially in matter of revenge, to pray for them that carseus, to do good to them that persecute us, etc. and so heap coals of fire upon our enemies Heads.
You know Coales doe either melt or consume; if they belong to God wee shall heape coales of fire to convert them, and make them better by our holy carriage in suffering:
You know Coals do either melt or consume; if they belong to God we shall heap coals of fire to convert them, and make them better by our holy carriage in suffering:
It is so indeed, for we must be new moulded before ever wee can come to heaven; wee must put off our whole selfe, and he is gone a great way in Religion, that hath brought his heart to this passe:
It is so indeed, for we must be new moulded before ever we can come to heaven; we must put off our Whole self, and he is gone a great Way in Religion, that hath brought his heart to this pass:
What is above nature if this bee not, for a man to overcome himselfe in this sweet appetite of revenge? Revenge is most naturall to a man, it is as Sugar, (as the Heathen saith) and for a man to overcome himselfe in that, it argues the power of grace and godlinesse in such a one.
What is above nature if this be not, for a man to overcome himself in this sweet appetite of revenge? Revenge is most natural to a man, it is as Sugar, (as the Heathen Says) and for a man to overcome himself in that, it argues the power of grace and godliness in such a one.
I beseech you let us labour by all meanes possible to bring our hearts hereunto, if any thing overcome, this will doe it, to suffer well. The Church of God is a company of men that gaine and overcome by suffering in doing good:
I beseech you let us labour by all means possible to bring our hearts hereunto, if any thing overcome, this will do it, to suffer well. The Church of God is a company of men that gain and overcome by suffering in doing good:
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Thus the Dove overcomes the Eagle, the Sheepe overcomes the Wolfe, the Lambe overcomes the Lyon, &c. It hath beene so from the beginning of the world, meeke Christians by suffering quietly, have at length overcome those that are malicious,
Thus the Dove overcomes the Eagl, the Sheep overcomes the Wolf, the Lamb overcomes the lion, etc. It hath been so from the beginning of the world, meek Christians by suffering quietly, have At length overcome those that Are malicious,
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What shal wee thinke then of the greatest part of the world, who never thinke of suffering, (which is the first lesson in Christianity) but study their ease and contentment, accounting the blessed Martyrs too prodigall of their blood, &c.
What shall we think then of the greatest part of the world, who never think of suffering, (which is the First Lesson in Christianity) but study their ease and contentment, accounting the blessed Martyrs too prodigal of their blood, etc.
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but if once trouble or persecution arises, then farewel religion, they cast off their profession then. I wish this were not the case of many seeming Christians in these our dayes.
but if once trouble or persecution arises, then farewell Religion, they cast off their profession then. I wish this were not the case of many seeming Christians in these our days.
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There is not the least promise of comfort in Scripture to such a man, unlesse hee returne, and seeke the Lord by timely repentance, for all incouragement is to well doing: Oh what a pittifull thing is it for the soule to bee in such a state,
There is not the least promise of Comfort in Scripture to such a man, unless he return, and seek the Lord by timely Repentance, for all encouragement is to well doing: O what a pitiful thing is it for the soul to be in such a state,
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nor have any inward peace in the least action he performes, so long as hee doth it with false aymes, and carnall affections, &c. who would deprive himselfe of the comfort of suffering in a good cause for want of integrity? I beseech you therefore carry your selves well in any thing you either doe or suffer, otherwise no blessing can bee expected;
nor have any inward peace in the least actium he performs, so long as he does it with false aims, and carnal affections, etc. who would deprive himself of the Comfort of suffering in a good cause for want of integrity? I beseech you Therefore carry your selves well in any thing you either do or suffer, otherwise no blessing can be expected;
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for we tempt the Lord, and make him accessary to us, when we commit our soules to him in ill doing: Even as your Pirates and other Miscreants in the world, that will robbe, and steale, and doe wickedly, and yet pray to G O D to blesse them in their base courses;
for we tempt the Lord, and make him accessary to us, when we commit our Souls to him in ill doing: Even as your Pirates and other Miscreants in the world, that will rob, and steal, and do wickedly, and yet pray to G O WORSER to bless them in their base courses;
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But what must wee commit to God in well doing? the keeping of our so•les: The soule is the more excellent part, witnesse he that purchased the same with his dearest blood;
But what must we commit to God in well doing? the keeping of our so•les: The soul is the more excellent part, witness he that purchased the same with his dearest blood;
What will it profit a man (saith our Saviour) to gaine the whole world and lose his owne soule? who could know the price of a soule better than hee that gave his life for redemption of it? yea,
What will it profit a man (Says our Saviour) to gain the Whole world and loose his own soul? who could know the price of a soul better than he that gave his life for redemption of it? yea,
Therefore whatsoever estate thou art in, let thy first care be for thy soule, that it may goe well with that. You know in any danger or combustion, (suppose the firing of an house) that which a man chiefly lookes after is his Iewels and precious things, I have some wealth in such a place,
Therefore whatsoever estate thou art in, let thy First care be for thy soul, that it may go well with that. You know in any danger or combustion, (suppose the firing of an house) that which a man chiefly looks After is his Jewels and precious things, I have Some wealth in such a place,
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So it is with a Christian, whatsoever becomes of him in this world, hee lookes to his precious soule, that that may bee layed up safely in the hands of God.
So it is with a Christian, whatsoever becomes of him in this world, he looks to his precious soul, that that may be laid up safely in the hands of God.
and what became of him? first, hee did runne into the sinne of Treason, and afterwards (being a wicked Politician, and an Atheist having no delight in God) was the executioner of himselfe. We shall bee ready (as Iob saith) to teare our owne soules if God hath not the keeping of them;
and what became of him? First, he did run into the sin of Treason, and afterwards (being a wicked Politician, and an Atheist having no delight in God) was the executioner of himself. We shall be ready (as Job Says) to tear our own Souls if God hath not the keeping of them;
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The Apostle bids us goe to God in prayer, and committing our soules to him, to keepe from sinne, despaire, distrust, and all spirituall evill whatsoever, and then the peace of God which passeth all understanding (as the word in the Originall is) shall guard our soules in Christ;
The Apostle bids us go to God in prayer, and committing our Souls to him, to keep from sin, despair, distrust, and all spiritual evil whatsoever, and then the peace of God which passes all understanding (as the word in the Original is) shall guard our Souls in christ;
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What doe I speake of committing your soule• to God, when many thousands in the world live as if they had no soules at all? I am perswaded that your common swearers,
What do I speak of committing your soule• to God, when many thousands in the world live as if they had no Souls At all? I am persuaded that your Common swearers,
& prophane wretches, who wrong their soules to pleasure their bodies, and prostitute both body and soule, and all to their base lusts, thinke for the time that they have no soules, they thinke not that there is such an excellent immortall substance breathed into them by God, which must live for ever, in eternall happinesse or endlesse misery; Did they beleeve this they would not wound and staine their precious soules as they doe, they would not obey every base lust out of the abūdance of prophancnes in their hearts,
& profane wretches, who wrong their Souls to pleasure their bodies, and prostitute both body and soul, and all to their base Lustiest, think for the time that they have no Souls, they think not that there is such an excellent immortal substance breathed into them by God, which must live for ever, in Eternal happiness or endless misery; Did they believe this they would not wound and stain their precious Souls as they do, they would not obey every base lust out of the abundance of prophancnes in their hearts,
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our principall care must bee that that bee not blemished in the least kinde; for alas, other things must bee parted with first or last, this bodie of ours,
our principal care must be that that be not blemished in the least kind; for alas, other things must be parted with First or last, this body of ours,
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what soever goodnesse and excellency is in the body, is communicated from the soule; when that once departs, the body is an unlovely thing, without life or sense, the very sight of it cannot bee indured of the dearest friends:
what soever Goodness and excellency is in the body, is communicated from the soul; when that once departs, the body is an unlovely thing, without life or sense, the very sighed of it cannot be endured of the dearest Friends:
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the time of the resurrection is the time of the body; in this life it should bee serviceable to our soules in suffering and doing whatsoever God cals us unto;
the time of the resurrection is the time of the body; in this life it should be serviceable to our Souls in suffering and doing whatsoever God calls us unto;
Alas, what doe they ayme at in all their wrongs and injuries to Gods children? Doe they care to hurt the body? indeed they will doe this rather than nothing at all;
Alas, what do they aim At in all their wrongs and injuries to God's children? Do they care to hurt the body? indeed they will do this rather than nothing At all;
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Considering therefore that it is Sathans ayme to unloose our hold from God, by defiling our soules with sinne, so to put a divorse betwixt his blessed Majesty and us;
Considering Therefore that it is Satan's aim to unloose our hold from God, by defiling our Souls with sin, so to put a divorce betwixt his blessed Majesty and us;
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Hee did not so much care in Iobs trouble for his goods, or for his house, or children, &c. alas, he aymed at a •urther mischiefe than this, his plot was how to make him blaspheme and wound his soule, that so there might be a difference betwixt God and him:
He did not so much care in Jobs trouble for his goods, or for his house, or children, etc. alas, he aimed At a •urther mischief than this, his plot was how to make him Blaspheme and wound his soul, that so there might be a difference betwixt God and him:
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when they are in trouble they will commit themselves to some great friend; when they have any bad naughty cause to mannage, they will commit themselves to their purse, and thinke that shall beare them out in any thing;
when they Are in trouble they will commit themselves to Some great friend; when they have any bad naughty cause to manage, they will commit themselves to their purse, and think that shall bear them out in any thing;
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one thinkes his wit and policy shall secure him, another that his shifts may shelter him, &c. and indeed the heart of man is so full of Atheisme, that it can never light upon the right object, to trust God alone,
one thinks his wit and policy shall secure him, Another that his shifts may shelter him, etc. and indeed the heart of man is so full of Atheism, that it can never Light upon the right Object, to trust God alone,
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It is no difficult matter to commit our soules to God, when wee are once perswaded that hee is a faithfull Creator. A man commits himselfe to another man,
It is no difficult matter to commit our Souls to God, when we Are once persuaded that he is a faithful Creator. A man commits himself to Another man,
& hath no other reason for it, but onely he is perswaded of his ability and credit in the world, that hee is a man of estate and power to doe him good;
& hath no other reason for it, but only he is persuaded of his ability and credit in the world, that he is a man of estate and power to do him good;
so it is in this businesse of Religion, our soules are carryed to any thing strongly, when they are carryed by strong reasons; as in this particular of trusting God with our soules,
so it is in this business of Religion, our Souls Are carried to any thing strongly, when they Are carried by strong Reasons; as in this particular of trusting God with our Souls,
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when wee see sufficiēt reasons inducing thereto, we easily resigne them into his hands: This shewes, that Popery is an uncomfortable Religion, which brings men to despaire;
when we see sufficient Reasons inducing thereto, we Easily resign them into his hands: This shows, that Popery is an uncomfortable Religion, which brings men to despair;
What reason can they give for their doctrine of doubting, transubstantiation, perfect obedience to the law, &c. these are unreasonable things, the soule cannot yeeld to such absurdities, it must have strong reasons to stablish it,
What reason can they give for their Doctrine of doubting, transubstantiation, perfect Obedience to the law, etc. these Are unreasonable things, the soul cannot yield to such absurdities, it must have strong Reasons to establish it,
This is the very foundation of Religion; not that any worth can accrue to the Creator from the creature, but that there is an All sufficiency in the Creator to releive the poor creature. If a man consider in what order God created him, it will make him trust God;
This is the very Foundation of Religion; not that any worth can accrue to the Creator from the creature, but that there is an All sufficiency in the Creator to relieve the poor creature. If a man Consider in what order God created him, it will make him trust God;
God made man at the first, but that was not so much as for God to bee made man, to make us new creatures: God created our bodies out of the dust, but our soules come immediately from himself, he breathed them into us;
God made man At the First, but that was not so much as for God to be made man, to make us new creatures: God created our bodies out of the dust, but our Souls come immediately from himself, he breathed them into us;
for whē we had marred our first making, and became more like beasts than men, (for indeed every one that is not like God, sympathizeth with beasts or Devils one way or other) God in Christ made us new againe;
for when we had marred our First making, and became more like beasts than men, (for indeed every one that is not like God, Sympathizeth with beasts or Devils one Way or other) God in christ made us new again;
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how should it stirre us up to cōmit our soules unto him? especially if we consider that in him wee live and move and have our being, that there is not the least thought and affection to goodnesse in us,
how should it stir us up to commit our Souls unto him? especially if we Consider that in him we live and move and have our being, that there is not the least Thought and affection to Goodness in us,
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therefore be not dismayed, consider thou hast God in covenant with thee, and hast to deale with an Almighty Creator, who can send present helpe in time of need.
Therefore be not dismayed, Consider thou hast God in Covenant with thee, and hast to deal with an Almighty Creator, who can send present help in time of need.
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but frequent the meanes of grace, and still thinke of God under this relation of a Creator, and when hee hath begun any good worke of grace in thee, goe confidently to his Majesty,
but frequent the means of grace, and still think of God under this Relation of a Creator, and when he hath begun any good work of grace in thee, go confidently to his Majesty,
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SERMON V. 1 PET. 4. 19. Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit their soules to him in well doing, as to a faithfull Creator.
SERMON V. 1 PET. 4. 19. Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit their Souls to him in well doing, as to a faithful Creator.
I Am now to treate of that other Attribute of GOD, which should move us to trust in him, namely, as hee is a faithfull Creator. Now God is faithfull. 1. In his nature, Hee is I AM, alwayes like himselfe, immutable and unchangeable. 2. In his word; Hee expresseth himselfe as he is; the word that comes from God is an expression of the faithfulnesse of his nature. 3. In his workes; Thou art good, and doest good, as the Psal•ist saith.
I Am now to Treat of that other Attribute of GOD, which should move us to trust in him, namely, as he is a faithful Creator. Now God is faithful. 1. In his nature, He is I AM, always like himself, immutable and unchangeable. 2. In his word; He Expresses himself as he is; the word that comes from God is an expression of the faithfulness of his nature. 3. In his works; Thou art good, and dost good, as the Psal•ist Says.
As hee is a Creator, so hee preserves and maintains his owne worke; as hee is a Father, hee is faithfull in discharging that duty to the full, for his childrens good;
As he is a Creator, so he preserves and maintains his own work; as he is a Father, he is faithful in discharging that duty to the full, for his Children's good;
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Whence is it that men are faithfull in their Relations one towards another, that the father is faithfull to his childe? is it not from God the chiefe Father? That a friend should bee faithfull to his friend, is it not from God the great friend?
Whence is it that men Are faithful in their Relations one towards Another, that the father is faithful to his child? is it not from God the chief Father? That a friend should be faithful to his friend, is it not from God the great friend?
therfore whē you read of any singular promise in the New Testament, it is said, This is a faithfull saying, &c. (that is) this is such a speech as wee may trust to, it is the speech of a faithfull Creator.
Therefore when you read of any singular promise in the New Testament, it is said, This is a faithful saying, etc. (that is) this is such a speech as we may trust to, it is the speech of a faithful Creator.
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but be our God to death, &c. and then consider withall, that hee is faithful in performing the same, when we are affrighted by his Majesty and his justice, and other Attributes, then thinke of his mercy and truth;
but be our God to death, etc. and then Consider withal, that he is faithful in performing the same, when we Are affrighted by his Majesty and his Justice, and other Attributes, then think of his mercy and truth;
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He hath cloathed himselfe with faithfulnesse, (as the Psalmist saith;) In all the unfaithfulnesse of men whom thou trustest, depend upon this, that God is still the same, and will not deceive thee. When we have mans word;
He hath clothed himself with faithfulness, (as the Psalmist Says;) In all the unfaithfulness of men whom thou trustest, depend upon this, that God is still the same, and will not deceive thee. When we have men word;
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This is the reason why wee should make so much of the word of God, because it is the word of Ie•ovah, a mighty Creatour, who gives a being to all things,
This is the reason why we should make so much of the word of God, Because it is the word of Ie•ovah, a mighty Creator, who gives a being to all things,
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we know Gods meaning no otherwise than by his word; till we come to the knowledge of vision in heaven, wee must be content with the knowledge of Revelation in the Word.
we know God's meaning no otherwise than by his word; till we come to the knowledge of vision in heaven, we must be content with the knowledge of Revelation in the Word.
And in every promise single out that which best suiteth with thy present condition. If thou art in any great distresse, thinke upon the Almighty power of God.
And in every promise single out that which best suiteth with thy present condition. If thou art in any great distress, think upon the Almighty power of God.
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but God is essentially true, hee cannot deceive and bee God too; Therefore ever when thou art disappointed with men, retire to God and to his promises,
but God is essentially true, he cannot deceive and be God too; Therefore ever when thou art disappointed with men, retire to God and to his promises,
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and wee cannot dishonour him more, than to distrust him, especially in his Euangelicall promises; wee make him a lyar, and robb him of that which hee most glories in, (his Mercy and Faithfulnesse ) if wee rest not securely upon him.
and we cannot dishonour him more, than to distrust him, especially in his Evangelical promises; we make him a liar, and rob him of that which he most Glories in, (his Mercy and Faithfulness) if we rest not securely upon him.
and wee can trust them, but are ever and anon questioning the truth of his promise. Wee may justly take up Salvians complaint in his time, Who hath made the earth faithfull to bring forth fruit (saith he) but God? yet wee can trust the ground with sowing our seed;
and we can trust them, but Are ever and anon questioning the truth of his promise. we may justly take up Salvians complaint in his time, Who hath made the earth faithful to bring forth fruit (Says he) but God? yet we can trust the ground with sowing our seed;
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Who makes man faithfull, (who is by nature the most slippery and unconstant creature of all other) but God onely? yet wee can trust a vaine man, whose breath is in his Nostrils,
Who makes man faithful, (who is by nature the most slippery and unconstant creature of all other) but God only? yet we can trust a vain man, whose breath is in his Nostrils,
but in his instruments) and hee will sooner trust him than God himselfe; so prone are our hearts to distrust the Almighty, to call his truth in question,
but in his Instruments) and he will sooner trust him than God himself; so prove Are our hearts to distrust the Almighty, to call his truth in question,
and to trust the lyes of our own hearts and other mens, before him. Let us therefore lament our insidelity, that having such an omnipotent and faithfull Creator to relie upon,
and to trust the lies of our own hearts and other men's, before him. Let us Therefore lament our infidelity, that having such an omnipotent and faithful Creator to rely upon,
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Oh how should this cheare up our soules, and support our drooping spirits in all our strivings and conflicts with sinne and Sathan, that wee yeeld not to the least temptation, having such an Almighty GOD to flye unto for succour.
O how should this cheer up our Souls, and support our drooping spirits in all our strivings and conflicts with sin and Sathan, that we yield not to the least temptation, having such an Almighty GOD to fly unto for succour.
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he that we trust in must bee no lesse than a Creator; Cease from man whose breath is in his nostrils, (saith God) hee is a poore creature as thy selfe is, raised of nothing,
he that we trust in must be no less than a Creator; Cease from man whose breath is in his nostrils, (Says God) he is a poor creature as thy self is, raised of nothing,
If wee would beetrusting as wee needs must, (for we are dependant persons, and want many things whilest wee are here) let us goe to the fountaine, and not to broken Cisternes for comfort.
If we would beetrusting as we needs must, (for we Are dependant Persons, and want many things whilst we Are Here) let us go to the fountain, and not to broken cisterns for Comfort.
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it is a speciall art of faith. Though a carnall man may reason thus, (as having a ground from the truth of the thing) yet hee hath not grace to reason out of an affectiō thereunto;
it is a special art of faith. Though a carnal man may reason thus, (as having a ground from the truth of the thing) yet he hath not grace to reason out of an affection thereunto;
my hands are instruments of bribery and violence, continually working mischiefe in thy sight; my feete carry me to such and such filthy places, and abominable courses;
my hands Are Instruments of bribery and violence, continually working mischief in thy sighed; my feet carry me to such and such filthy places, and abominable courses;
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We may see what a fearefull thing sinne is in Gods eye, that the works of our hands should make God depart from the worke of his hands, as hee will certainely doe at the day of judgement, Depart you cursed, &c. though we bee his creatures, yet because wee have not used those gifts and abilities which hee hath given us to serve his Majesty;
We may see what a fearful thing sin is in God's eye, that the works of our hands should make God depart from the work of his hands, as he will Certainly do At the day of judgement, Depart you cursed, etc. though we be his creatures, yet Because we have not used those Gifts and abilities which he hath given us to serve his Majesty;
Naturally wee are all slaves to Sathan, the Strong man hath possession of us, and therefore our first care must bee to get out of his bondage; to which purpose we should much eye the sweet promises and invitations of the Gospell, alluring us to accept of mercy and deliverance from sinne and death,
Naturally we Are all slaves to Sathan, the Strong man hath possession of us, and Therefore our First care must be to get out of his bondage; to which purpose we should much eye the sweet promises and invitations of the Gospel, alluring us to accept of mercy and deliverance from sin and death,
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hee knowes well, that whatsoever he enjoyes is not his owne but Gods, and this stirres him up to commit all his waies and doings to his protection, esteeming nothing safe but what the Lord keeps;
he knows well, that whatsoever he enjoys is not his own but God's, and this stirs him up to commit all his ways and doings to his protection, esteeming nothing safe but what the Lord keeps;
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He sees it is not in sinfull man to direct his owne steps, and therefore resignes up his estate, his calling, his family, whatsoever is neare and deare unto him to the blessed guidance and direction of the Almighty:
He sees it is not in sinful man to Direct his own steps, and Therefore resignes up his estate, his calling, his family, whatsoever is near and deer unto him to the blessed guidance and direction of the Almighty:
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He will likewise commit the Church and State wherein hee lives, to God, and strengthens his faith daily, by observing Gods faithfull dealing with his people in every kinde.
He will likewise commit the Church and State wherein he lives, to God, and strengthens his faith daily, by observing God's faithful dealing with his people in every kind.
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how can a man trust God with his soule, that distrusts him for the petty things of this life? They that give to the poore are said to lend unto the Lord;
how can a man trust God with his soul, that distrusts him for the Petty things of this life? They that give to the poor Are said to lend unto the Lord;
but thinkes all is gone, and hee shall never see it more, &c. exceedingly derogates from the truth and goodnesse of the Almighty, who hath promised to returne with advantage whatsoever wee give that way;
but thinks all is gone, and he shall never see it more, etc. exceedingly derogates from the truth and Goodness of the Almighty, who hath promised to return with advantage whatsoever we give that Way;
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as namely, carnall wit and policy, and carnall will, and affection, &c. There is a great deale of selfe-denyall to be learned, before wee can goe out of our selves and commit all to God, ere we can cast our selves into his armes,
as namely, carnal wit and policy, and carnal will, and affection, etc. There is a great deal of self-denial to be learned, before we can go out of our selves and commit all to God, ere we can cast our selves into his arms,
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let Salomon bee an example, you see how hee strengthened himselfe by carnall supports; but what became of all? alas, it soone vanished and came to nothing;
let Solomon be an Exampl, you see how he strengthened himself by carnal supports; but what became of all? alas, it soon vanished and Come to nothing;
take heed of whatsoever hinders the committing of our soules to God, and alway remember, that bonestic is the best policy, and that GOD reconciled in Christ is the best sanctuary to flee unto;
take heed of whatsoever hinders the committing of our Souls to God, and always Remember, that bonestic is the best policy, and that GOD reconciled in christ is the best sanctuary to flee unto;
Let Christians therefore have nothing to doe with carnall shifts, and politique ends, for they have a strong Rocke, and a sure hold to goe to, the Almighty is their shield. Beloved, God will bee honoured by our trusting of him,
Let Christians Therefore have nothing to do with carnal shifts, and politic ends, for they have a strong Rock, and a sure hold to go to, the Almighty is their shield. beloved, God will be honoured by our trusting of him,
Oh beloved, if we tender our owne welfare, let us shun all unwarrantable courses, and adventure upon no action whatsoever, wherein we cannot upon good grounds desire the Lords protection:
O Beloved, if we tender our own welfare, let us shun all unwarrantable courses, and adventure upon no actium whatsoever, wherein we cannot upon good grounds desire the lords protection:
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It is a fearfull estate for a man to undertake such courses, as that hee cannot if hee were surprized by judgement, suddenly commit him selfe to God in;
It is a fearful estate for a man to undertake such courses, as that he cannot if he were surprised by judgement, suddenly commit him self to God in;
Study therefore I beseech you, to bee alwayes in such a blessed condition, as that you may (without tempting of God) in a holy boldnesse of faith resigne up your soules to him.
Study Therefore I beseech you, to be always in such a blessed condition, as that you may (without tempting of God) in a holy boldness of faith resign up your Souls to him.
Christians should not outrunne Gods Providence, and say, What shall become of me, this trouble will overwhelme mee, &c. but serve his Providence in the use of the meanes,
Christians should not outrun God's Providence, and say, What shall become of me, this trouble will overwhelm me, etc. but serve his Providence in the use of the means,
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and that there is a through change wrought in thy heart, that God hath set a stampe upon thee for his owne. and that thou hast something above nature in thee;
and that there is a through change wrought in thy heart, that God hath Set a stamp upon thee for his own. and that thou hast something above nature in thee;
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I am thine, Lord save mee, &c. otherwise having no interest in God, how canst thou expect any favour from him? Oh the sweet tranquility and heaven upon earth which those enjoy who have God to be their friend!
I am thine, Lord save me, etc. otherwise having no Interest in God, how Canst thou expect any favour from him? O the sweet tranquillity and heaven upon earth which those enjoy who have God to be their friend!
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This layes a heavy prejudice upon Antichristian Religion, which maintaines a doctrine of doubting, affirming that wee ought not to labour for assurance of Gods favour.
This lays a heavy prejudice upon Antichristian Religion, which maintains a Doctrine of doubting, affirming that we ought not to labour for assurance of God's favour.
how can a man at the houre of death commit his soule into the hands of Almighty God, that staggers whether he bee his childe or no? and knows not whether he shall goe to heaven or hell? Therfore it should bee our dayly indeavour,
how can a man At the hour of death commit his soul into the hands of Almighty God, that staggers whither he be his child or no? and knows not whither he shall go to heaven or hell? Therefore it should be our daily endeavour,
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as wee would have comfort in the time of resigning and giving up our soules to God, to gather evidences of a good estate, that wee are in covenant with him, that hee is our Father,
as we would have Comfort in the time of resigning and giving up our Souls to God, to gather evidences of a good estate, that we Are in Covenant with him, that he is our Father,
For will a man trust his Iewels with an enemy, or with a doubtfull friend? how can the swearer commit his soule to God? how can loose livers and your filthy uncleane wretches that live in continuall enmity against the Lord, commit themselves with any comfort unto him? They pray, Leade us not into temptation, and yet runne daily into temptations, into vile houses and places of wickednesse, wherein they feed their corruptions, and nothing else:
For will a man trust his Jewels with an enemy, or with a doubtful friend? how can the swearer commit his soul to God? how can lose livers and your filthy unclean wretches that live in continual enmity against the Lord, commit themselves with any Comfort unto him? They pray, Lead us not into temptation, and yet run daily into temptations, into vile houses and places of wickedness, wherein they feed their corruptions, and nothing Else:
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Beloved, it is good to lay up all the 〈 ◊ 〉 of Gods love we can, that •ee may trust him at the houre of •ath; for all our strength then will hee little enough to uphold our fan•, whe many troubles shall me••e in one (as it were in a Center) •hen a world of feares and distra•ions will seise upon our soules the guilt of sinne past, thoughts of judgement to come; for saking of our former lusts & delights, trouble of mind, paine of body, &c. We have need of much acquaintance with God,
beloved, it is good to lay up all the 〈 ◊ 〉 of God's love we can, that •ee may trust him At the hour of •ath; for all our strength then will he little enough to uphold our fan•, when many Troubles shall me••e in one (as it were in a Centre) •hen a world of fears and distra•ions will seize upon our Souls the guilt of sin past, thoughts of judgement to come; for saking of our former Lustiest & delights, trouble of mind, pain of body, etc. We have need of much acquaintance with God,
Therefore let us learne daily to observe the experience of his goodnesse towards us, how when wee have committed our selves to him in youth, hee hath beene a God from time to time in such and such dangers to us.
Therefore let us Learn daily to observe the experience of his Goodness towards us, how when we have committed our selves to him in youth, he hath been a God from time to time in such and such dangers to us.
You see how David pleads to God, Thou hast redeemed me; hee goes to former experience of his mercy, therefore now into thy hands I commend my spirit in this extremity.
You see how David pleads to God, Thou hast redeemed me; he Goes to former experience of his mercy, Therefore now into thy hands I commend my Spirit in this extremity.
here is the practice of David, Into thy hands I commend my spirit, for thou hast redeemed me O Lord, God of truth, &c. Therefore I beseech you let us treasure up experience of Gods goodnesse, that so when extremities shall come, wee may goe boldly to him upon former acquaintance with his Majesty;
Here is the practice of David, Into thy hands I commend my Spirit, for thou hast redeemed me Oh Lord, God of truth, etc. Therefore I beseech you let us treasure up experience of God's Goodness, that so when extremities shall come, we may go boldly to him upon former acquaintance with his Majesty;
and being strengthened with former experience, I beseech you let us labour to practise these and the like rules prescribed, to incourage us in the performance of so necessary a duty.
and being strengthened with former experience, I beseech you let us labour to practise these and the like rules prescribed, to encourage us in the performance of so necessary a duty.
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Aske of me and I will give thee the Heathen for thine inheritance, &c. wee should therefore make it a continued act, every day of our lives to commit all wee have to the Lords disposall;
Ask of me and I will give thee the Heathen for thine inheritance, etc. we should Therefore make it a continued act, every day of our lives to commit all we have to the lords disposal;
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Thou never failest those that trust in thee, (saith David) and, How excellent is thy loving kindnesse, O God, therefore the children of man shall trust under the shadow of thy wings;
Thou never failest those that trust in thee, (Says David) and, How excellent is thy loving kindness, Oh God, Therefore the children of man shall trust under the shadow of thy wings;
Thinke, I beseech you, how hee numbers the very bones of men, they are all written in his booke of Providence; hee knowes every joynt, every part which he hath made; he knows his owne workmanship;
Think, I beseech you, how he numbers the very bones of men, they Are all written in his book of Providence; he knows every joint, every part which he hath made; he knows his own workmanship;
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and put into his Bottle; our steps are told, our desires are knowne, our groanes are not hidd, we shall not lose a sigh for sinne, so particular is Gods providence; hee watcheth continually over us;
and put into his Bottle; our steps Are told, our Desires Are known, our groans Are not hid, we shall not loose a sighs for sin, so particular is God's providence; he watches continually over us;
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Wee should therefore daily resigne up our soules to his mercifull tuition, and binde our selves to leade unblamable lives before him, resolving against every sinfull course, wherein we would be afraid to looke his Majesty in the face;
we should Therefore daily resign up our Souls to his merciful tuition, and bind our selves to lead Unblamable lives before him, resolving against every sinful course, wherein we would be afraid to look his Majesty in the face;
What a comfortable life were the life of Christians, if they would exercise themselves to walke as in the presence of the Almighty? This is that which the Scripture speakes of Enoch, and the rest, who are said to have walked with God;
What a comfortable life were the life of Christians, if they would exercise themselves to walk as in the presence of the Almighty? This is that which the Scripture speaks of Enoch, and the rest, who Are said to have walked with God;
It may bee objected, Here is a great deale of labour and striving against corruptions in deed, may not a man walk with God without all this adoe? we see wicked men that never commit their soules to God• g•ow satt and lusty,
It may be objected, Here is a great deal of labour and striving against corruptions in deed, may not a man walk with God without all this ado? we see wicked men that never commit their Souls to God• g•ow sat and lusty,
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Againe, God will bee in no mans debt, those that are civilly good shall have civill prosperity, as the Romans had, they had a common wealth well governed,
Again, God will be in no men debt, those that Are civilly good shall have civil Prosperity, as the Romans had, they had a Common wealth well governed,
and they prospered many yeares together, as Chancer observes, God preserves wicked men from many calamities, hee gives them civill wisedome, good carriage, &c. and answerable to those common gifts, hee gives them preservation and protection, &c. but then there is vengeance on their soules the while.
and they prospered many Years together, as Chancer observes, God preserves wicked men from many calamities, he gives them civil Wisdom, good carriage, etc. and answerable to those Common Gifts, he gives them preservation and protection, etc. but then there is vengeance on their Souls the while.
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how that wee are not onely to commit the essence of our soules to God, that hee would take them into heaven when we dye, but also to commit the affections of our soules to him, that he might owne us and governe us whilest wee live; for how are our soules knowne,
how that we Are not only to commit the essence of our Souls to God, that he would take them into heaven when we die, but also to commit the affections of our Souls to him, that he might own us and govern us whilst we live; for how Are our Souls known,
but by those active expressions in ou• affectiōs, which immediately issue from them? when we cōmit all our thoughts, desires and affections to him, setting him highest in our soules,
but by those active expressions in ou• affections, which immediately issue from them? when we commit all our thoughts, Desires and affections to him, setting him highest in our Souls,
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Thus I have spoken of the duty, & of the thing to be committed, our soules; and to whom, to God; and the manner, in weldoing; and why, because hee is a faithfull Creator.
Thus I have spoken of the duty, & of the thing to be committed, our Souls; and to whom, to God; and the manner, in welldoing; and why, Because he is a faithful Creator.
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Now I beseech you consider how nearly it concernes us all to bee throughly acquainted with the practise of this duty, God knowes what extremities wee may fall into;
Now I beseech you Consider how nearly it concerns us all to be thoroughly acquainted with the practice of this duty, God knows what extremities we may fallen into;
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Though the earth be removed, and the mountaines bee carried into the midst of the s•a, yet we shall bee safe: (that is) Though the order of nature were confounded,
Though the earth be removed, and the Mountains be carried into the midst of the s•a, yet we shall be safe: (that is) Though the order of nature were confounded,
there are Chambers of divine protection, that the Christian enters into, as the Prophet saith, Enter into thy Chambers, and God is his habitation still:
there Are Chambers of divine protection, that the Christian enters into, as the Prophet Says, Enter into thy Chambers, and God is his habitation still:
I will be with thee in the •ire, and in the water, (saith God,) he saith not, I will keepe you out of the fire, and out of the water, for hee brought many holy Martyrs into it, some were drowned, some burned, &c. Though God will not keepe us out of trouble,
I will be with thee in the •ire, and in the water, (Says God,) he Says not, I will keep you out of the fire, and out of the water, for he brought many holy Martyrs into it, Some were drowned, Some burned, etc. Though God will not keep us out of trouble,
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Was not Ionah preserved by the Whale? What had become of him if that had not swallowed him up? A Whale that one would have thought should be a meanes to destroy him, was a meanes to carry him to the Coast,
Was not Jonah preserved by the Whale? What had become of him if that had not swallowed him up? A Whale that one would have Thought should be a means to destroy him, was a means to carry him to the Coast,
Wicked men see not the guard of spirits that is about the children of God, (as Christ saith) They have meate the world knowes not of; they feed on hidden comforts.
Wicked men see not the guard of spirits that is about the children of God, (as christ Says) They have meat the world knows not of; they feed on hidden comforts.
This committing of our soules to God, must be our shippe to carry us through the waves of this troublesome world to the heavenly Canaan of rest and peace:
This committing of our Souls to God, must be our ship to carry us through the waves of this troublesome world to the heavenly Canaan of rest and peace:
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If Christ had committed his health to God, and had cast himselfe downe from the Pinnacle, what an act had this beene? but hee would not so tempt the Almighty.
If christ had committed his health to God, and had cast himself down from the Pinnacle, what an act had this been? but he would not so tempt the Almighty.
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Againe, those that commit their soules, or any thing to God, finde themselves quieted therein; Is it not so amongst men? If a man commit a Iewell to a trusty friend, is hee not secure presently? Have wee not Gods Word and faithfulnesse ingaged, that hee will not leave us nor forsake us,
Again, those that commit their Souls, or any thing to God, find themselves quieted therein; Is it not so among men? If a man commit a Jewel to a trusty friend, is he not secure presently? Have we not God's Word and faithfulness engaged, that he will not leave us nor forsake us,
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but continue our Alsufficient God and portion to our lives end? why then are wee disquieted? Those that are full of cares and feares may talke their pleasure,
but continue our All-sufficient God and portion to our lives end? why then Are we disquieted? Those that Are full of Cares and fears may talk their pleasure,
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Those that are hurried in their life with false doubts and perplexities, What shall become of mee? what shall I eate, and what shall I drinke, & c? Though they use lawfull meanes,
Those that Are hurried in their life with false doubts and perplexities, What shall become of me? what shall I eat, and what shall I drink, & c? Though they use lawful means,
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My soule keepe silence to the Lord (saith David ) and trust in God, why art thou so vexed within me? still there is a quieting of the soule where there is trust.
My soul keep silence to the Lord (Says David) and trust in God, why art thou so vexed within me? still there is a quieting of the soul where there is trust.
Can that man put confidence in God that prowles for himselfe, and thinkes he hath no Father in heaven to provide for him? Doth that childe trust his father, that (besides going to schoole) thinkes what hee shall put on? how he shall be provided for,
Can that man put confidence in God that prowles for himself, and thinks he hath no Father in heaven to provide for him? Does that child trust his father, that (beside going to school) thinks what he shall put on? how he shall be provided for,
As if he had said, Will not hee that gives you heaven, give you other things? In nothing be carefull, (saith the Apostle) that is, in a distracting manner;
As if he had said, Will not he that gives you heaven, give you other things? In nothing be careful, (Says the Apostle) that is, in a distracting manner;
what a fearfull thing is it to see men lie groveling in the earth, and live without God in the world, troubling and •urmoyling themselves how to compasse this thing and that thing,
what a fearful thing is it to see men lie groveling in the earth, and live without God in the world, troubling and •urmoyling themselves how to compass this thing and that thing,
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Againe, where this committing of a mans selfe and his soule to God is, there will bee a looking to God onely in all a man doth, not fearing any danger or opposition that may befall him from without;
Again, where this committing of a men self and his soul to God is, there will be a looking to God only in all a man does, not fearing any danger or opposition that may befall him from without;
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So it is with a Christian foreseeing some danger, disgrace or displeasure of this or that man which may befall him, he resolveth notwithstanding in despight of all, to commit himselfe to God in doing his duty, come what will,
So it is with a Christian Foreseeing Some danger, disgrace or displeasure of this or that man which may befall him, he resolves notwithstanding in despite of all, to commit himself to God in doing his duty, come what will,
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and more good for the time to come, (that will make him a blessed Saint in heaven) then there can be ill in the creature: therefore come what can come his heart is fixed to trust the Lord,
and more good for the time to come, (that will make him a blessed Saint in heaven) then there can be ill in the creature: Therefore come what can come his heart is fixed to trust the Lord,
The ground hereof is this, A Christian is the wisest man in the world, and hee understands well enough that God is Alsufficient; hee sees there is a greater good in God than hee can have in the Creature, and counts it madnesse to offend God to please the creature,
The ground hereof is this, A Christian is the Wisest man in the world, and he understands well enough that God is All-sufficient; he sees there is a greater good in God than he can have in the Creature, and counts it madness to offend God to please the creature,
for God is his life, God is his soule and his comfort, and hee hath his beeing from God, hee is his Creator, and hee hath a better being in God when hee dyes than he had when he lived:
for God is his life, God is his soul and his Comfort, and he hath his being from God, he is his Creator, and he hath a better being in God when he dies than he had when he lived:
for our beeing in God makes us happy, and therefore Christ saith, He that loves his life, before God and a good cause, hates it; and hee that hates his life when Christ cals for it, loves it, for hee hath a better life in him; wee give nothing to God,
for our being in God makes us happy, and Therefore christ Says, He that loves his life, before God and a good cause, hates it; and he that hates his life when christ calls for it, loves it, for he hath a better life in him; we give nothing to God,
Suppose it come to the Crosse, hath hee not done greater matters for us? why then should we distrust him in lesser? If times come that Religion flourish or goes downward, yet relye on him still;
Suppose it come to the Cross, hath he not done greater matters for us? why then should we distrust him in lesser? If times come that Religion flourish or Goes downward, yet rely on him still;
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If thou wilt have my life, of thee I had it, to thee I will restore it, I will not limit thy Majesty, come of it what will, I leave it to thy wisedome, use mee and mine as thou wilt, onely be gracious to my soule, that it may goe well with that, and I care not.
If thou wilt have my life, of thee I had it, to thee I will restore it, I will not limit thy Majesty, come of it what will, I leave it to thy Wisdom, use me and mine as thou wilt, only be gracious to my soul, that it may go well with that, and I care not.
so hee may bee kept from this danger or that trouble, &c. this is not to deale with God as an Omnipotent Creator: For hee that doth a thing truely in obedience to God, will doe it generally to all his commands;
so he may be kept from this danger or that trouble, etc. this is not to deal with God as an Omnipotent Creator: For he that does a thing truly in Obedience to God, will do it generally to all his commands;
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so farre as the reason of his obedience reaches, his trust extends; hee that commits any thing to God, will commit all to him; he chooseth not his Objects;
so Far as the reason of his Obedience reaches, his trust extends; he that commits any thing to God, will commit all to him; he chooses not his Objects;
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but upon the same ground that hee commits his soule to God when hee dies, hee commits his estate, liberty, and all hee hath while he lives: Hee can never relye on God for greater matters, that distrusts him in lesser.
but upon the same ground that he commits his soul to God when he die, he commits his estate, liberty, and all he hath while he lives: He can never rely on God for greater matters, that distrusts him in lesser.
is this to trust in him? Will God save us at last, and yet suffer us to live as wee li•t now? Deceive not your selves, hee that will have his soule saved must commit it to GOD before hand to bee sanctified.
is this to trust in him? Will God save us At last, and yet suffer us to live as we li•t now? Deceive not your selves, he that will have his soul saved must commit it to GOD before hand to be sanctified.
and the fulnesse thereof? Why? must God have so much in hand or else hee cannot inrich and raise up thy Children? Oh consider, he hath declared himselfe to bee the father of the fatherlesse, and lookes to the Widdow in a speciall manner, he doubles his Providence there;
and the fullness thereof? Why? must God have so much in hand or Else he cannot enrich and raise up thy Children? O Consider, he hath declared himself to be the father of the fatherless, and looks to the Widow in a special manner, he doubles his Providence there;
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2. He provided for them before they were borne, doth not hee provide care and affection in the Mothers heart? doth not he provide suck in the Mothers breasts,
2. He provided for them before they were born, does not he provide care and affection in the Mother's heart? does not he provide suck in the Mother's breasts,
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but what doth God trust thee withall? hath hee not trusted thee with a Body and a soule, with a portion of goods, with place, time, strength and abilities to doe good? Hast thou not all thou hast from God as a Steward, to improve for thy Masters advantage? If ever thou expectest the performance of what thou hast put in him, bee faithfull in that trust which hee hath committed to thee.
but what does God trust thee withal? hath he not trusted thee with a Body and a soul, with a portion of goods, with place, time, strength and abilities to do good? Hast thou not all thou hast from God as a Steward, to improve for thy Masters advantage? If ever thou expectest the performance of what thou hast put in him, be faithful in that trust which he hath committed to thee.
Those that have misused their bodies, and wounded their soules in their lives, how can they commit thē to God at their deaths? How dares the soule looke up to him,
Those that have misused their bodies, and wounded their Souls in their lives, how can they commit them to God At their death's? How dares the soul look up to him,
when the life hath beene nothing else but a perpetuall offending of his Majesty. I beseech you let us learne this wholesome lesson, great is our benefit thereby:
when the life hath been nothing Else but a perpetual offending of his Majesty. I beseech you let us Learn this wholesome Lesson, great is our benefit thereby:
Hee that trusts in the Lord shall be as Mount Sion, that cannot bee moved; wee may be shaken but shall never be removed. The earth is shaken with Earthquakes,
He that trusts in the Lord shall be as Mount Sion, that cannot be moved; we may be shaken but shall never be removed. The earth is shaken with Earthquakes,
whether I bee at home or abroad, live or die, I have a Providence watching over mee better then mine owne? When I yeeld my selfe up to God, his wisedome is mine, his strength is mine, whatsoever hee hath it is for me, because I am his:
whither I be At home or abroad, live or die, I have a Providence watching over me better then mine own? When I yield my self up to God, his Wisdom is mine, his strength is mine, whatsoever he hath it is for me, Because I am his:
What a heaven upon earth is this, that a Christian out of a holy familiarity with God, can resigne up his soule to him upon all occasions? Set heaven and salvation aside, what greater happinesse can be desired? How sweet is a mans rest at night after he hath y•elded himselfe to God by faithfull prayer?
What a heaven upon earth is this, that a Christian out of a holy familiarity with God, can resign up his soul to him upon all occasions? Set heaven and salvation aside, what greater happiness can be desired? How sweet is a men rest At night After he hath y•elded himself to God by faithful prayer?
I beseech you let us bee acquainted with the practise of this duty, and labour to bee in such a state as God may owne us, and receive our poore soules to himselfe;
I beseech you let us be acquainted with the practice of this duty, and labour to be in such a state as God may own us, and receive our poor Souls to himself;
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Let us keepe them pure and unde•iled, and labour to improve our Talents, that when we give any thing to God we may say, Lord, according to the grace I have received, I have kept it,
Let us keep them pure and unde•iled, and labour to improve our Talents, that when we give any thing to God we may say, Lord, according to the grace I have received, I have kept it,
Beloved, when trouble of conscience comes, when sicknesse and death comes, what will become of a man that hath not this sweete acquaintance with God? hee was a stranger to God in the time of prosperitie, and God is now a stranger to him in adversitie. Saul was a prophane spirited man, hee did not acquaint himselfe with God in the time of his happinesse, and therefore in time of distresse he goes first to the Witch, and then to the sword poynt.
beloved, when trouble of conscience comes, when sickness and death comes, what will become of a man that hath not this sweet acquaintance with God? he was a stranger to God in the time of Prosperity, and God is now a stranger to him in adversity. Saul was a profane spirited man, he did not acquaint himself with God in the time of his happiness, and Therefore in time of distress he Goes First to the Witch, and then to the sword point.
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Suppose hee meetes with danger and opposition in the world, this may seeme harsh at the first; ô but he shall know afterwards what it is to part with any thing for Christs sake, to commit his cause or whatsoever hee hath unto God, as to a faithfull Creator.
Suppose he meets with danger and opposition in the world, this may seem harsh At the First; o but he shall know afterwards what it is to part with any thing for Christ sake, to commit his cause or whatsoever he hath unto God, as to a faithful Creator.
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Oh if wee would be hidd in the day of the Lords wrath, & have no evill come nigh our dwellings, let us (above all things in the world) make sure our interest in Christ,
O if we would be hid in the day of the lords wrath, & have no evil come High our dwellings, let us (above all things in the world) make sure our Interest in christ,
They that know thy name will trust in thee, saith David: Oh the blessed estate of a Christian, that now he may bee acquainted with God, that through Christ there is a Throne of Grace to flie unto!
They that know thy name will trust in thee, Says David: O the blessed estate of a Christian, that now he may be acquainted with God, that through christ there is a Throne of Grace to fly unto!
What a comfort is it to have a wall of fire still compassing us about? a Sheild that our enemies must breake through before they can come at us? Hee that trusts in God shall bee recompensed with mercy on every side;
What a Comfort is it to have a wall of fire still compassing us about? a Shield that our enemies must break through before they can come At us? He that trusts in God shall be recompensed with mercy on every side;
