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The first SERMON. lOHN 14. chap. 1 verse. Let not your hearts be troubled, ye beleeve in God, beleeve also in me.
The First SERMON. lOHN 14. chap. 1 verse. Let not your hearts be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in me.
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HOly men as they be trees os righteousnesse, and desire to be fruitfull at all times,
HOly men as they be trees os righteousness, and desire to be fruitful At all times,
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so most especially towards their end, having but a short time to live in the world, they be willing to leave the world with a good savour;
so most especially towards their end, having but a short time to live in the world, they be willing to leave the world with a good savour;
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so it was with Iacob; so with Moses, as appeares in his excellent Song made before his death;
so it was with Iacob; so with Moses, as appears in his excellent Song made before his death;
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you may see it in King Salomon and David before their deaths, but especially in our Saviour.
you may see it in King Solomon and David before their death's, but especially in our Saviour.
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The nearer to heaven, the more heavenly minded, when grace and glory are ready to joyne, the one to be swallowed up of the other, then grace is most glorious.
The nearer to heaven, the more heavenly minded, when grace and glory Are ready to join, the one to be swallowed up of the other, then grace is most glorious.
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All the passages of Christ are comfortable, but none more comfortable then those Sermons of his, that were delivered a little before his death;
All the passages of christ Are comfortable, but none more comfortable then those Sermons of his, that were Delivered a little before his death;
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of all words that come from loving men to those they love, such are most remarkable as be spoken when they be ready to die,
of all words that come from loving men to those they love, such Are most remarkable as be spoken when they be ready to die,
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because then men are most serious, they being about the most serious businesse: then they bee wisest, and best able to judge:
Because then men Are most serious, they being about the most serious business: then they be Wisest, and best able to judge:
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for the consideration of their end makes them wise. And therefore sayth God, Oh that my people were wise to consider their latter end.
for the consideration of their end makes them wise. And Therefore say God, O that my people were wise to Consider their latter end.
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And, Teach mee to number my dayes, that I may apply my heart to wisedome, sayth Moses. And indeed there is no wisedome to that:
And, Teach me to number my days, that I may apply my heart to Wisdom, say Moses. And indeed there is no Wisdom to that:
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for it teacheth men to passe a right judgement upon all things in the world:
for it Teaches men to pass a right judgement upon all things in the world:
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they be no longer drunke with the prosperity of the world, they be no longer swayed with opinion,
they be no longer drunk with the Prosperity of the world, they be no longer swayed with opinion,
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but they passe an estimation of things as they are. Besides, love at that time is especially set on worke.
but they pass an estimation of things as they Are. Beside, love At that time is especially Set on work.
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Therefore our blessed Saviour being now to offer himselfe a sacrifice on the Crosse, he sweetly delivereth these words before his departure, Let not your hearts be troubled:
Therefore our blessed Saviour being now to offer himself a sacrifice on the Cross, he sweetly Delivereth these words before his departure, Let not your hearts be troubled:
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Let us heare them therefore, as the dying words of our Saviour, to his Disciples,
Let us hear them Therefore, as the dying words of our Saviour, to his Disciples,
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and in his Disciples to us all, as in the 17 of Saint Iohn, I pray not for them onely,
and in his Disciples to us all, as in the 17 of Saint John, I pray not for them only,
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but for all such as shall beleeve in me, through their word, for his comforts concerne us all, as his prayers did.but for all such as shall believe in me, through their word, for his comforts concern us all, as his Prayers did.
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This Chapter is sweetly mixt of comforts, counsels, and gratious promises, but especially it affords matter of comfort:
This Chapter is sweetly mixed of comforts, Counsels, and gracious promises, but especially it affords matter of Comfort:
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mark who it is that gives this comfort, our blessed Saviour; And at what time, when he was to sacrifice himselfe.
mark who it is that gives this Comfort, our blessed Saviour; And At what time, when he was to sacrifice himself.
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What admirable love, and care, and pitie is in this mercifull high Priest of ours, that should so thinke of comforting his disciples,
What admirable love, and care, and pity is in this merciful high Priest of ours, that should so think of comforting his Disciples,
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as to forget hemselfe, and his owne approaching death;
as to forget hemselfe, and his own approaching death;
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It is the nature of love so to do, and we should imitate our blessed Saviour in it:
It is the nature of love so to do, and we should imitate our blessed Saviour in it:
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you see how he laboureth to strengthen them;
you see how he Laboureth to strengthen them;
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especially towards his end, he knew they would then need it most, and therfore he endeavoureth by all means to strengthen them both by counsell,
especially towards his end, he knew they would then need it most, and Therefore he endeavoureth by all means to strengthen them both by counsel,
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as here by the Passeover, and by a newly instituted Sacrament. But what need we wonder at this in our blessed Saviour who so regarded us,
as Here by the Passover, and by a newly instituted Sacrament. But what need we wonder At this in our blessed Saviour who so regarded us,
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as he left heaven, took our nature, became man; put himselfe under the Law, became sinne.
as he left heaven, took our nature, became man; put himself under the Law, became sin.
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The words containe a disswasion from over-much trouble;
The words contain a dissuasion from overmuch trouble;
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and then a direction to beleeve in God, and Christ, comforts must be founded on strong reasons;
and then a direction to believe in God, and christ, comforts must be founded on strong Reasons;
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For we are reasonable and understanding creatures, and God works on us answerably to our principles.
For we Are reasonable and understanding creatures, and God works on us answerably to our principles.
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He stayes our spirits by reasons stronger then the grievance.
He stays our spirits by Reasons Stronger then the grievance.
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For what is comfort, but that which establisheth and upholds the soule against that evill which is feared or felt, from a greater strength of reason which overmastreth the evill.
For what is Comfort, but that which Establisheth and upholds the soul against that evil which is feared or felt, from a greater strength of reason which overmastreth the evil.
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If the grievance bee but even with the comfort, then the consolation workes not;
If the grievance be but even with the Comfort, then the consolation works not;
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but Christs comforts are of an higher nature, then any trouble can be, for hee not onely disswades from trouble,
but Christ comforts Are of an higher nature, then any trouble can be, for he not only dissuades from trouble,
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but also perswades to confidence, Be of good comfort, I have overcome the world. The occasion of this comforting them, and of remooving their discouragements was this:
but also persuades to confidence, Be of good Comfort, I have overcome the world. The occasion of this comforting them, and of removing their discouragements was this:
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In the former Chapter, hee had told them, that he should leave them, and that they should leave him, the best of them all,
In the former Chapter, he had told them, that he should leave them, and that they should leave him, the best of them all,
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even Peter should take offence at him, and denie him, and that all the rest should leave him:
even Peter should take offence At him, and deny him, and that all the rest should leave him:
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From whence they might gather, that the approaching trouble should be great, That should cause Peter to deny him,
From whence they might gather, that the approaching trouble should be great, That should cause Peter to deny him,
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and them all to forsake him: And thence must needes arise great scandalls.
and them all to forsake him: And thence must needs arise great scandals.
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Our Saviour saw by the power of his Godhead, into their hearts, and like enough, in their lookeshee saw a spirit of discouragement seyzing on them,
Our Saviour saw by the power of his Godhead, into their hearts, and like enough, in their lookeshee saw a Spirit of discouragement seizing on them,
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for his departure, and Peters fall, their forsaking of him, and the persecutions that would follow.
for his departure, and Peter's fallen, their forsaking of him, and the persecutions that would follow.
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And therefore Christ discerning this dejection of their spirits, he rayseth them by this, Let not your hearts be troubled.
And Therefore christ discerning this dejection of their spirits, he raises them by this, Let not your hearts be troubled.
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The heavenly Physition of our soules applieth then the remedy when it is the fittest season.
The heavenly physician of our Souls Applieth then the remedy when it is the Fittest season.
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There was some good in their trouble, something naturally, and something spiritually good.
There was Some good in their trouble, something naturally, and something spiritually good.
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There was ground of naturall trouble at the departure of such a friend, at the hearing of such persecutions:
There was ground of natural trouble At the departure of such a friend, At the hearing of such persecutions:
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For wee are flesh, not steele, and in that sence, Christ was troubled himselfe to shew the truth of his manhood:
For we Are Flesh, not steel, and in that sense, christ was troubled himself to show the truth of his manhood:
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nay trouble is the seasoning of all heavenly comforts, so as there were no comforts if there were no trouble:
nay trouble is the seasoning of all heavenly comforts, so as there were no comforts if there were no trouble:
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and therefore this naturall trouble was not disallowed by Christ.
and Therefore this natural trouble was not disallowed by christ.
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There was likewise something spiritually good, in this trouble, they loved their Master, who they saw was going away;
There was likewise something spiritually good, in this trouble, they loved their Master, who they saw was going away;
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And they knew it was a shamefull thing for them to forsake him:
And they knew it was a shameful thing for them to forsake him:
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there was love in them towards him all this while, Christ could discerne gold in •oare, some good in a great deale of ill;
there was love in them towards him all this while, christ could discern gold in •oare, Some good in a great deal of ill;
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and therefore loved them againe, and manifested it by comforting them, Let not your beares be troubled:
and Therefore loved them again, and manifested it by comforting them, Let not your bears be troubled:
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They were right in this principle, that all comfort depends on the presence of Christ. And so the maine ground of the sorrow was good.
They were right in this principle, that all Comfort depends on the presence of christ. And so the main ground of the sorrow was good.
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For as all heavenly light, and heat, and influence comes from the Sunne, it being all gathered into that body:
For as all heavenly Light, and heat, and influence comes from the Sun, it being all gathered into that body:
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so all heavenly comfort is gathered into Christ, and therefore must come to us from Christs presence, bodily or spiritually.
so all heavenly Comfort is gathered into christ, and Therefore must come to us from Christ presence, bodily or spiritually.
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Their errour was in tying all comfort to a bodily, a corporall presence.
Their error was in tying all Comfort to a bodily, a corporal presence.
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As if it were necessary for the Sun to come downe and abide upon the earth, to bestow its heat and influence;
As if it were necessary for the Sun to come down and abide upon the earth, to bestow its heat and influence;
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and therefore he tels them, that though he was to goe away, yet he would send another comforter, the holy Ghost.
and Therefore he tells them, that though he was to go away, yet he would send Another comforter, the holy Ghost.
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And then they were overcome by an opinion, that it would go worse with them when Christ was gone:
And then they were overcome by an opinion, that it would go Worse with them when christ was gone:
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therefore Christ telleth them that it should bee better for them, and indeed it was better:
Therefore christ Telleth them that it should be better for them, and indeed it was better:
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Christ did not take away his blessed presence for their disadvantage, but for their good, God never takes any thing from his children,
christ did not take away his blessed presence for their disadvantage, but for their good, God never Takes any thing from his children,
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but he maketh it up in a better kinde. If Christ takes away his bodily presence, he leaveth his spirituall presence, and more abundantly.
but he makes it up in a better kind. If christ Takes away his bodily presence, he Leaveth his spiritual presence, and more abundantly.
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So that though they were led with sensible things and what they saw not, they could hardly beleeve,
So that though they were led with sensible things and what they saw not, they could hardly believe,
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yet Christ lookes to what is good in them, and accepts it:
yet christ looks to what is good in them, and accepts it:
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hee saw what was naught in them, with a purpose to purge it, what was naturally weak in them to strengthen it,
he saw what was nought in them, with a purpose to purge it, what was naturally weak in them to strengthen it,
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and therefore hee counsels them, Let not your hearts bee troubled.
and Therefore he Counsels them, Let not your hearts be troubled.
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The thing that I will first observe out of the words, is, That the best Christians are subject to be troubled, to be pensive,
The thing that I will First observe out of the words, is, That the best Christians Are Subject to be troubled, to be pensive,
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and dejected more then should be.
and dejected more then should be.
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Indeed our Saviour Christ himself was troubled, but his trouble was like the shaking of cleare water in a christall glasse.
Indeed our Saviour christ himself was troubled, but his trouble was like the shaking of clear water in a crystal glass.
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There was no mudde in the bottome; but our trouble is of another kinde, and apt to be inordinate.
There was no mud in the bottom; but our trouble is of Another kind, and apt to be inordinate.
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We may carry this truth through the whole Scripture, and shew how Hannah was in bitternesse of spirit which exceeded so, that Eli a good man mistakes her, supposing that she was overcome with drinke.
We may carry this truth through the Whole Scripture, and show how Hannah was in bitterness of Spirit which exceeded so, that Eli a good man mistakes her, supposing that she was overcome with drink.
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Hezekiah a good King, was in such bitternesse, that like a crane or swallow he did chatter.Hezekiah a good King, was in such bitterness, that like a crane or swallow he did chatter.
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And David complained that his spirit was over-whelmed within him; And Ionah cries out, that he was in the bellie of hell.
And David complained that his Spirit was overwhelmed within him; And Jonah cries out, that he was in the belly of hell.
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And God will have it so, partly for conformity to our head;
And God will have it so, partly for conformity to our head;
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and partly that we may be known to our selves, that we may discerne where our weaknesse lyeth;
and partly that we may be known to our selves, that we may discern where our weakness lies;
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and so be better instructed to seeke to him in whom our strength lyeth.
and so be better instructed to seek to him in whom our strength lies.
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He suffers us likewise to be troubled for the preventing of spirituall sinnes, pride, and security, and the like.
He suffers us likewise to be troubled for the preventing of spiritual Sins, pride, and security, and the like.
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And partly in regard of others, that we may be pittifull;
And partly in regard of Others, that we may be pitiful;
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Christ was man for this end that he might be a merciful high Priest, and we have much more need to know and feele the infirmities that are in our selves, that we may be mercifull to others;
christ was man for this end that he might be a merciful high Priest, and we have much more need to know and feel the infirmities that Are in our selves, that we may be merciful to Others;
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that we may not be harsh and censorious upon the troubles of others; from want of which consideration proceeded Elies rashnesse in passing that censure upon Hannah.
that we may not be harsh and censorious upon the Troubles of Others; from want of which consideration proceeded Elies rashness in passing that censure upon Hannah.
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But how shall we know we know that our hearts are more troubled then they should be? For I lay this for a ground:
But how shall we know we know that our hearts Are more troubled then they should be? For I lay this for a ground:
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That we may sinne in being over-much troubled, at things for which it is a sinne not to be troubled;
That we may sin in being overmuch troubled, At things for which it is a sin not to be troubled;
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If they had not beene at all affected with the absence of Christ; it had beene a sinne, and no lesse then stupidity;
If they had not been At all affected with the absence of christ; it had been a sin, and no less then stupidity;
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yet it was their sinne to be over much troubled. In a word therefore for answer;
yet it was their sin to be over much troubled. In a word Therefore for answer;
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a trouble is sinfull, when it hinders us in dutie, or from duty; when it hinders us in duties to God, or to others.
a trouble is sinful, when it hinders us in duty, or from duty; when it hinders us in duties to God, or to Others.
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Or from duty, that is, when the soule is disturbed by it, and like an Instrument out of tune, made fit for nothing,
Or from duty, that is, when the soul is disturbed by it, and like an Instrument out of tune, made fit for nothing,
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or like a limbe out of joynt, that moves, not onely uncomelily, but painfully, & becomes unfit for action:
or like a limb out of joint, that moves, not only uncomelily, but painfully, & becomes unfit for actium:
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when we finde this in our trouble. we may know it is not as it should be.
when we find this in our trouble. we may know it is not as it should be.
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There be some affections especially that are causes of over much trouble, feare of evils to come, sorrow for evils that are present seize on us.
There be Some affections especially that Are Causes of over much trouble, Fear of evils to come, sorrow for evils that Are present seize on us.
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Now when these do hinder us from duty, or trouble us in dutie, they be exorbitant and irregular.
Now when these do hinder us from duty, or trouble us in duty, they be exorbitant and irregular.
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Naturally affections should be helps to duty, they being the winde that carry the soule on,
Naturally affections should be helps to duty, they being the wind that carry the soul on,
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and the spirituall wings of the soule:
and the spiritual wings of the soul:
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so that a man without affections is like the dead sea, that moves not at all.
so that a man without affections is like the dead sea, that moves not At all.
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But then they must be regulated, and ordered, they must be raised up, and laid downe, at the command of a spirituall understanding:
But then they must be regulated, and ordered, they must be raised up, and laid down, At the command of a spiritual understanding:
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when they be raised up of themselves, by shallow and false conceits, and opinions, they be irregular,
when they be raised up of themselves, by shallow and false conceits, and opinions, they be irregular,
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when they be raised up by a right judgement of things, and laid downe againe when they ought to be,
when they be raised up by a right judgement of things, and laid down again when they ought to be,
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then they are right and orderly.
then they Are right and orderly.
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Now besides the hurt that is in such affections themselves, Sathan loves to fish in these troubled waters.
Now beside the hurt that is in such affections themselves, Sathan loves to Fish in these troubled waters.
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The affections are never stirred and raised up irregularly, and exorbitantly, but Sathan joynes with them.
The affections Are never stirred and raised up irregularly, and exorbitantly, but Sathan joins with them.
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And therefore we have need keep our affections of griefe and feare within their due bounds:
And Therefore we have need keep our affections of grief and Fear within their due bounds:
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Sathan is a curious observer of any excesse in our passions, and in just correction (to speake the mildest of it) God lets loose Sathan to ioyne with that excesse.
Sathan is a curious observer of any excess in our passion, and in just correction (to speak the Mildest of it) God lets lose Sathan to join with that excess.
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And therefore the Apostle saith wisely, Let not the Sunne go downe upon your wrath,
And Therefore the Apostle Says wisely, Let not the Sun go down upon your wrath,
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neither give place to the Devill, because as soone as ever we give way to any excesse of affection, Sathan fishes in these waters, and ioynes with that excesse.
neither give place to the devil, Because as soon as ever we give Way to any excess of affection, Sathan Fish in these waters, and joins with that excess.
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He being a spirit of darknesse, loves to dwell in the soule when it is in darknesse.
He being a Spirit of darkness, loves to dwell in the soul when it is in darkness.
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And therefore when it is clouded by passion (as all passions beyond their due measure are as clouds that darken the soule) Sathan that works in darknesse,
And Therefore when it is clouded by passion (as all passion beyond their endue measure Are as Clouds that darken the soul) Sathan that works in darkness,
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then seizes on the soule presently.
then seizes on the soul presently.
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That was Sauls case, he was envious at David being of a proud and haughty spirit, that could not endure competition:
That was Saul's case, he was envious At David being of a proud and haughty Spirit, that could not endure competition:
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and Sathan took his time to work on him, And therefore it is said he was troubled with an evill spirit.
and Sathan took his time to work on him, And Therefore it is said he was troubled with an evil Spirit.
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But trouble of Spirit is too large an Argument, I will not now stand upon it, onely I will shew that we should not yeeld to excesse of trouble any way. And the reasons are:
But trouble of Spirit is too large an Argument, I will not now stand upon it, only I will show that we should not yield to excess of trouble any Way. And the Reasons Are:
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First, we wrong our owne selves when we give way to griefe and sorrow that is immoderate and inordinate:
First, we wrong our own selves when we give Way to grief and sorrow that is immoderate and inordinate:
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The soule is as it were put out of joynt by it; we make actions difficult unto us, the wheeles of the soule are thereby taken off;
The soul is as it were put out of joint by it; we make actions difficult unto us, the wheels of the soul Are thereby taken off;
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joy and comfort are as it were oyle to the soule. And therefore Nehemiah saith, The joy of the Lord is your strength;
joy and Comfort Are as it were oil to the soul. And Therefore Nehemiah Says, The joy of the Lord is your strength;
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when therefore we give way to feare, and griefe, and such passions, it weakeneth the soule in action.
when Therefore we give Way to Fear, and grief, and such passion, it weakeneth the soul in actium.
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And then againe they are as it were a cloud betwixt Gods love, and us, and so the soule is hindered of much comfort and enlargement:
And then again they Are as it were a cloud betwixt God's love, and us, and so the soul is hindered of much Comfort and enlargement:
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ioy enlargeth the soule, but griefe strengtheneth it: comfort raiseth up the soule, griefe and sorrow weigh downe the soule.
joy enlarges the soul, but grief strengtheneth it: Comfort Raiseth up the soul, grief and sorrow weigh down the soul.
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A Christian should be of a straight, upright. and enlarged spirit. When therefore the spirit is streightened.
A Christian should be of a straight, upright. and enlarged Spirit. When Therefore the Spirit is straightened.
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when it is prest downe and deiected, a Christian is not in his right minde, in his due and proper frame.
when it is pressed down and dejected, a Christian is not in his right mind, in his due and proper frame.
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Besides, if we regard God himselfe, we should take heed that the soule be not thus distempered:
Beside, if we regard God himself, we should take heed that the soul be not thus distempered:
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for by over much sorrow and griefe what a great deale of dishonour do we to God, it proceeding from a mistake of his goodnesse and providence? And with over much feare and sorrow, there is alwayes ioyned murmuring and discontent,
for by over much sorrow and grief what a great deal of dishonour do we to God, it proceeding from a mistake of his Goodness and providence? And with over much Fear and sorrow, there is always joined murmuring and discontent,
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and a spirit unsubdued to God, and his Spirit.
and a Spirit unsubdued to God, and his Spirit.
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There is a wronging as of his care in providence, so of his gratiousnesse in his promises.
There is a wronging as of his care in providence, so of his Graciousness in his promises.
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There is a grieving of his good Spirit, a questioning of his government, as if he did not dispose of things as he should,
There is a grieving of his good Spirit, a questioning of his government, as if he did not dispose of things as he should,
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when we will have it one way, and God will have it another way. There is likewise a great deale of pride in dejections and discontent.
when we will have it one Way, and God will have it Another Way. There is likewise a great deal of pride in dejections and discontent.
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The most discontented spirit in the world is the Devill, and none prouder. It argues a great deale of pride, and sullennesse to be affectedly sad, and deiected,
The most discontented Spirit in the world is the devil, and none Prouder. It argues a great deal of pride, and sullenness to be affectedly sad, and dejected,
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as if such worthy and excellent persons as we should not be so afflicted: Or there were greater cause for us to be deiected then raised up.
as if such worthy and excellent Persons as we should not be so afflicted: Or there were greater cause for us to be dejected then raised up.
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Whereas if we ballance our grounds of comfort (being Christians) as we should do, they would appeare incomparably above the grounds of our discouragements:
Whereas if we balance our grounds of Comfort (being Christians) as we should do, they would appear incomparably above the grounds of our discouragements:
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so it is a wrong to God, and his truth, and his gracious sweet government to yeeld to a dejected sullen disposition.
so it is a wrong to God, and his truth, and his gracious sweet government to yield to a dejected sullen disposition.
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It is likewise a wrong to others:
It is likewise a wrong to Others:
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for it maketh us unfit for any office of love to them, when we plodde and pore so much upon our discontentments,
for it makes us unfit for any office of love to them, when we plodde and poor so much upon our discontentments,
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and drink up our spirits, and eate up our hearts, it disables the soule, taking away not onely the strength,
and drink up our spirits, and eat up our hearts, it disables the soul, taking away not only the strength,
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but also the willingnesse of the soule.
but also the willingness of the soul.
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Besides the scandal that it brings on Religion, and the best wayes, as if there were not enough in Religion to comfort the soule.
Beside the scandal that it brings on Religion, and the best ways, as if there were not enough in Religion to Comfort the soul.
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But you will say, Religion breeds a great deale of trouble, and pensivenesse.
But you will say, Religion breeds a great deal of trouble, and pensiveness.
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It is indeed the speech of the shallow people of the world, Religion makes men sad.
It is indeed the speech of the shallow people of the world, Religion makes men sad.
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And it is true that as our Saviour Christ here had made his Disciples sad, by telling them that they would leave him,
And it is true that as our Saviour christ Here had made his Disciples sad, by telling them that they would leave him,
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and that a great scandall would be taken at his Crosse, and shamefull suffering; but yet withall bids them not be troubled, and gives you grounds of comfort;
and that a great scandal would be taken At his Cross, and shameful suffering; but yet withal bids them not be troubled, and gives you grounds of Comfort;
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so Religion will make men sadde; For it discovers truths, and sad truths.
so Religion will make men sad; For it discovers truths, and sad truths.
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I but the same Religion will cheare them up againe, yea it casts them down, that it may raise them up.
I but the same Religion will cheer them up again, yea it Cast them down, that it may raise them up.
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The uSnne in the morning raiseth clouds, but when it hath strength it scatters them. God intending solid. and substantiall comfort.
The uSnne in the morning Raiseth Clouds, but when it hath strength it scatters them. God intending solid. and substantial Comfort.
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doth first beget troubles, and discovers true grounds of trouble:
does First beget Troubles, and discovers true grounds of trouble:
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he lets us see that all is not well, but still as Religion brings any trouble,
he lets us see that all is not well, but still as Religion brings any trouble,
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so it brings with it greater remedies against thse troubles:
so it brings with it greater remedies against thse Troubles:
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and that God that raiseth a soule to see just matter of griefe, will by his spirit shew its due, and right portion in comfort.
and that God that Raiseth a soul to see just matter of grief, will by his Spirit show its due, and right portion in Comfort.
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Thus to be sorrowfull and sad in some measure is from Religion, but that which will prevent the excesse and over measure of it, is from Religion likewise.
Thus to be sorrowful and sad in Some measure is from Religion, but that which will prevent the excess and over measure of it, is from Religion likewise.
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So that it is a scandall to Religion to be over much dejected.
So that it is a scandal to Religion to be over much dejected.
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Besides, though we should be troubled for sinne, yet to be over much troubled for sinne is a dishonour to Christ,
Beside, though we should be troubled for sin, yet to be over much troubled for sin is a dishonour to christ,
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and to the love of God, in Christ:
and to the love of God, in christ:
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for it is as if we had not in him a sufficient remedy for that great maladie.
for it is as if we had not in him a sufficient remedy for that great malady.
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As be it griefe for the troubles of the Church: as not to be troubled at the affliction of Ioseph is branded for a sinne.
As be it grief for the Troubles of the Church: as not to be troubled At the affliction of Ioseph is branded for a sin.
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So to be too much cast downe, as if Christ had cast off the government from his shoulders,
So to be too much cast down, as if christ had cast off the government from his shoulders,
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or had not the name of the Church on his breast in heaven (as the high Priest had the names of the 12 Tribes) in his breast plate, to be so cast downe as to be taken off from prayer,
or had not the name of the Church on his breast in heaven (as the high Priest had the names of the 12 Tribes) in his breast plate, to be so cast down as to be taken off from prayer,
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and from the use of all good meanes to helpe the Church, this is sinfull.
and from the use of all good means to help the Church, this is sinful.
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So also when griefe for sinne makes us forget the mercies of God in Christ, to forget the healing vertue of him our brazen Serpent, to neglect to search our grounds of comforts,
So also when grief for sin makes us forget the Mercies of God in christ, to forget the healing virtue of him our brazen Serpent, to neglect to search our grounds of comforts,
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and to yeeld to Sathan, to temptation.
and to yield to Sathan, to temptation.
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Even over much sadnesse, though it be for sinne, or for the Church, it is hurtfull and scandalous.
Even over much sadness, though it be for sin, or for the Church, it is hurtful and scandalous.
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Iosuah was much cast downe when he saw it went not well with Israel: but get thee up Iosuah, saith God, what doest thou lying here? up and do thy duty; consider what is amisse:Joshua was much cast down when he saw it went not well with Israel: but get thee up Joshua, Says God, what dost thou lying Here? up and do thy duty; Consider what is amiss:
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There is an Achan in the Campe:
There is an achan in the Camp:
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and so when things go not well, let not your thoughts be conversant about the matters of trouble,
and so when things go not well, let not your thoughts be conversant about the matters of trouble,
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so much as about your duty.
so much as about your duty.
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So we see it is incident to Gods people to be over much troubled, and we see also the reasons why it should not be so,
So we see it is incident to God's people to be over much troubled, and we see also the Reasons why it should not be so,
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because it is injurious to God, to our selves, and others every way.
Because it is injurious to God, to our selves, and Others every Way.
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And after all this there is much reason in this that Christ hath forbidden it, let not your hearts be troubled.
And After all this there is much reason in this that christ hath forbidden it, let not your hearts be troubled.
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But Christ could as well have cured it being God, as easily as forbidden it. It is true, but he cures it by forbidding it:
But christ could as well have cured it being God, as Easily as forbidden it. It is true, but he cures it by forbidding it:
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with the words, there went forth a spirit of comfort into their hearts, an influence of grace, accompanied his commands, with the words, there went forth a Spirit of Comfort into their hearts, an influence of grace, accompanied his commands,
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for the word, and Spirit God, together, Christ deales with men by men. The spirit of comfort is a spirit of truth, and therefore God comforts by truths.
for the word, and Spirit God, together, christ deals with men by men. The Spirit of Comfort is a Spirit of truth, and Therefore God comforts by truths.
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He gives us sanctified understandings, and affections, and then works on them by sanctified truths.
He gives us sanctified understandings, and affections, and then works on them by sanctified truths.
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And sometimes Christ cures it by reall comforts, for comforts are either rationall, which are fetched frō grounds, which faith ministers,
And sometime christ cures it by real comforts, for comforts Are either rational, which Are fetched from grounds, which faith Ministers,
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or reall from the presence of any thing which comforts;
or real from the presence of any thing which comforts;
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as the sight of friends, or the accommodating of us in any thing wherein we see the love of God conveighed:
as the sighed of Friends, or the accommodating of us in any thing wherein we see the love of God conveyed:
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how many reall comforts doth God bestow, when he fitteth us with conveniencies in our way to heaven,
how many real comforts does God bestow, when he fits us with Conveniences in our Way to heaven,
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so that we may teade the love of God in them? God doth not onely comfort us by his gracious promise, by his Word and Sacraments, administring heavenly comforts by them,
so that we may teade the love of God in them? God does not only Comfort us by his gracious promise, by his Word and Sacraments, administering heavenly comforts by them,
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but also by the conveighing of himselfe, and his love by outward comforts that we enjoy in the world:
but also by the conveying of himself, and his love by outward comforts that we enjoy in the world:
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howsoever carnall men abuse them, making all things to work for the worst:
howsoever carnal men abuse them, making all things to work for the worst:
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yet that love that intends heaven, sweetens all things in the passage to heaven to his children,
yet that love that intends heaven, sweetens all things in the passage to heaven to his children,
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because they see the love of God in the least comfort.
Because they see the love of God in the least Comfort.
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Againe, observe from this here, let not your hearts be troubled, what is the seat of comfort, the heart, the seat of comfort is the fear of griese:
Again, observe from this Here, let not your hearts be troubled, what is the seat of Comfort, the heart, the seat of Comfort is the Fear of griese:
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There must be an application of comfort suitable to the griefe, and the heart must be comforted.
There must be an application of Comfort suitable to the grief, and the heart must be comforted.
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And therefore in Isa. 40. 1, 2. Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, speake to the heart.
And Therefore in Isaiah 40. 1, 2. Comfort you, Comfort you my people, speak to the heart.
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As the griefe sinks and soakes to the root of the heart: so do Christs comforts, like true cordials indeed, that go as deepe as the grievance.
As the grief sinks and soaks to the root of the heart: so do Christ comforts, like true cordials indeed, that go as deep as the grievance.
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If the griefe goes to the heart, the comfort must go as deepe.
If the grief Goes to the heart, the Comfort must go as deep.
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Now God the Father of spirits, and the holy Ghost the Comforter, knows and searches our spirits;
Now God the Father of spirits, and the holy Ghost the Comforter, knows and Searches our spirits;
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they know all the corners of the heart, they can banish feare, and sorrow, out of every cranny;
they know all the corners of the heart, they can banish Fear, and sorrow, out of every cranny;
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and bring light, heat, and influence into every part of the soule. And therefore Christ saith, Let not your hearts be troubled.
and bring Light, heat, and influence into every part of the soul. And Therefore christ Says, Let not your hearts be troubled.
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Now for the wayes whereby we must labour to comfort our hearts (amongst many that I might speak of) I will name a few.
Now for the ways whereby we must labour to Comfort our hearts (among many that I might speak of) I will name a few.
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First of all, there must be a due search into the heart, of the grounds of our trouble;
First of all, there must be a due search into the heart, of the grounds of our trouble;
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for oftentimes Christians are troubled, they cannot tell wherefore: As children that Will complaine they know not why.
for oftentimes Christians Are troubled, they cannot tell Wherefore: As children that Will complain they know not why.
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I speake not of hypocrites that will complaine of that which is not a true griefe to them;
I speak not of Hypocrites that will complain of that which is not a true grief to them;
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like some Birds that make greatest noyse, when they be furthest from their nests:
like Some Birds that make greatest noise, when they be furthest from their nests:
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But of some poore Christians that are troubled, but distinctly know not the ground of it.
But of Some poor Christians that Are troubled, but distinctly know not the ground of it.
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But search the heart ingenuously, and truly to the bottome of it, and see if there be not some Achan in the Camp, some sinne in the heart (for sinne is like winde when it gets into the veines, it will have vent, and a troublesome one: and so will sinne.
But search the heart ingenuously, and truly to the bottom of it, and see if there be not Some achan in the Camp, Some sin in the heart (for sin is like wind when it gets into the Veins, it will have vent, and a troublesome one: and so will sin.
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if it get into the soule) it is that indeed which causeth all trouble.
if it get into the soul) it is that indeed which Causes all trouble.
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And therefore search your hearts throughly, what sinne lyeth there unrepented of, and for which you have not beene humbled.
And Therefore search your hearts thoroughly, what sin lies there unrepented of, and for which you have not been humbled.
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And when you have found out your sinne, give it vent by confession of it to God,
And when you have found out your sin, give it vent by Confessi of it to God,
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and in some cases to others.
and in Some cases to Others.
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And when we have done so, consider what promises, and comforts, in the word of God are fitted to that condition;
And when we have done so, Consider what promises, and comforts, in the word of God Are fitted to that condition;
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for we can be in no condition, but there are comforts for it, and promises fitted to yeeld comforts for every malady.
for we can be in no condition, but there Are comforts for it, and promises fitted to yield comforts for every malady.
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And it will be the wisedome of a Christian to accommodate the remedy to the sore of his heart.
And it will be the Wisdom of a Christian to accommodate the remedy to the soar of his heart.
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And therefore we ought to be skilfull and well seene, in the word of God, that we may sore up comforts before-hand.
And Therefore we ought to be skilful and well seen, in the word of God, that we may soar up comforts beforehand.
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Our Saviour Christ tels them before-hand of the scandall of the Crosse, and of Peters deniall, that they might lay up strength and spirituall armour against the day of tryall.
Our Saviour christ tells them beforehand of the scandal of the Cross, and of Peter's denial, that they might lay up strength and spiritual armour against the day of trial.
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Those comforts do not (for the most part) hold out in the day of adversity, which were not procured in the day of prosperitie.
Those comforts do not (for the most part) hold out in the day of adversity, which were not procured in the day of Prosperity.
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It is not wisedome to be to learne Religion when we should use it:
It is not Wisdom to be to Learn Religion when we should use it:
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and therefore let us be spirituall good husbands for our soules, by storing up comforts out of the Word of God,
and Therefore let us be spiritual good Husbands for our Souls, by storing up comforts out of the Word of God,
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and then we shall have no more to do, then to remember the comforts that we did before-hand know.
and then we shall have no more to do, then to Remember the comforts that we did beforehand know.
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And there be some promise of more generall use, that are Catholica, fitted for all sorts of grievances:
And there be Some promise of more general use, that Are Catholica, fitted for all sorts of grievances:
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and of these wee must make use, when we cannot think of particular ones. As the promises that concerne forgivenesse of sinnes.
and of these we must make use, when we cannot think of particular ones. As the promises that concern forgiveness of Sins.
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Thinke of Gods mercy in pardoning sinne with admiration;
Think of God's mercy in pardoning sin with admiration;
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because sinne will be presented us in such terrible colours, that if God be not presented in as gracious colours, wee shall sinke:
Because sin will be presented us in such terrible colours, that if God be not presented in as gracious colours, we shall sink:
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and therefore set out Christ in his mercies, and all sufficiencie, when sinne is aggravated to be in its hainousnesse, and out of measure sinfulnesse:
and Therefore Set out christ in his Mercies, and all sufficiency, when sin is aggravated to be in its heinousness, and out of measure sinfulness:
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as the Prophet Michah doth, Who is a God like our God, that pardoneth iniquitie, transgression,
as the Prophet Micah does, Who is a God like our God, that Pardoneth iniquity, Transgression,
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and sinne, &c. Likewise how many promises and comforts are there in that one promise, Luk. 11. He will give his spirit to them that aske him.
and sin, etc. Likewise how many promises and comforts Are there in that one promise, Luk. 11. He will give his Spirit to them that ask him.
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And here our Saviour promiseth to send the Comforter: all graces and all comforts are included in the Spirit of grace, and comfort;
And Here our Saviour promises to send the Comforter: all graces and all comforts Are included in the Spirit of grace, and Comfort;
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his Spirit is a Spirit of all grace:
his Spirit is a Spirit of all grace:
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and therefore our Saviour thought that the promised enough when be said he would send them the Comforter:
and Therefore our Saviour Thought that the promised enough when be said he would send them the Comforter:
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And so what a world of comfort is in that promise. All things shall worke together for the best to them that love God:
And so what a world of Comfort is in that promise. All things shall work together for the best to them that love God:
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yea those things that are worst shall work together; though they be hostile, and opposite one to another:
yea those things that Are worst shall work together; though they be hostile, and opposite one to Another:
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yet they joyne issue in this, they be all for the good of Gods people.
yet they join issue in this, they be all for the good of God's people.
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As in a clocke the wheels go severall wayes, but all joyne to make the Clocke strike:
As in a clock the wheels go several ways, but all join to make the Clock strike:
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And so in the carriage, and ordering of things, one passage crosses another, but in the issue, we shall be able to say, all things worke together for the best, I found God turning all things for my good.
And so in the carriage, and ordering of things, one passage Crosses Another, but in the issue, we shall be able to say, all things work together for the best, I found God turning all things for my good.
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And I could not have beene without such a crosse, such an affliction.
And I could not have been without such a cross, such an affliction.
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And so for present assistance in your callings or straits, remember that promise made to Iosuab, which is repeated in the 13 of the Hebrews, I will not faile thee, nor for sake thee:
And so for present assistance in your callings or straits, Remember that promise made to Joshua, which is repeated in the 13 of the Hebrews, I will not fail thee, nor for sake thee:
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a promise which is five times renewed in Scripture;
a promise which is five times renewed in Scripture;
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and how much comfort is in that, that he will vouchsafe by his spirit a gracious presence in all conditions whatsoever.
and how much Comfort is in that, that he will vouchsafe by his Spirit a gracious presence in all conditions whatsoever.
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And likewise that of David, Psalme 23. Though I walke in the valley of the shadow of death,
And likewise that of David, Psalm 23. Though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death,
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yet will I feare no ill, for thou art with me.
yet will I Fear no ill, for thou art with me.
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It was a terrible supposition made, that though he should walke in the valley of the shadow of death,
It was a terrible supposition made, that though he should walk in the valley of the shadow of death,
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yet he would feare no evill, These promises well digested, will arme the soule with confidence, that it shall be able to put any case of trouble:
yet he would Fear no evil, These promises well digested, will arm the soul with confidence, that it shall be able to put any case of trouble:
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As in the 27. Psalme, David puts cases, The Lord is my strength, the Lord is the light of my countenance, of whom shall I be afraid? Though thousands shall rise against me,
As in the 27. Psalm, David puts cases, The Lord is my strength, the Lord is the Light of my countenance, of whom shall I be afraid? Though thousands shall rise against me,
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yet in this I will be confident.
yet in this I will be confident.
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If our hearts be established by the word of God setled in the truth of such promises, by the Spirit of God, we may set God,
If our hearts be established by the word of God settled in the truth of such promises, by the Spirit of God, we may Set God,
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and his truth, against all troubles that can arise from Sathan, and hell, and the instruments of Sathan, or our owne hearts.
and his truth, against all Troubles that can arise from Sathan, and hell, and the Instruments of Sathan, or our own hearts.
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And therefore it is a great wrong to God, and his truth, if we know not our portion of comfort,
And Therefore it is a great wrong to God, and his truth, if we know not our portion of Comfort,
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and use it, as occasion serves.
and use it, as occasion serves.
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More particulars I omit, leaving them to your owne industry, the Scripture being full of them.
More particulars I omit, leaving them to your own industry, the Scripture being full of them.
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When we have these promises, let us labour to understand them throughly, to understand the grounds of our comfort in them,
When we have these promises, let us labour to understand them thoroughly, to understand the grounds of our Comfort in them,
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and to beleeve the truth of them, which are as true as God, who is truth it selfe.
and to believe the truth of them, which Are as true as God, who is truth it self.
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And then to love them, and digest them in our affections, and so make them our owne,
And then to love them, and digest them in our affections, and so make them our own,
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and then to walk in the strength and comfort of them. Labour likewise to have them fresh in memory:
and then to walk in the strength and Comfort of them. Labour likewise to have them fresh in memory:
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it is a great defect of Christians, they forget their consolation, as it is in the Hebrews: though we know many things,
it is a great defect of Christians, they forget their consolation, as it is in the Hebrews: though we know many things,
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yet we have the benefit of our comfort from no more then we remember.
yet we have the benefit of our Comfort from no more then we Remember.
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But above all, if we will keep our hearts from trouble, let us labour to keepe unspotred consciences.
But above all, if we will keep our hearts from trouble, let us labour to keep unspotred Consciences.
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Innocencie and diligence are marvellous preservers of comfort.
Innocence and diligence Are marvellous preservers of Comfort.
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And therefore if the conscience be sported, and uncleane, wash it in the bloud of Christ, which is first purging, and then purifying.
And Therefore if the conscience be sported, and unclean, wash it in the blood of christ, which is First purging, and then purifying.
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It first purgeth the soule being set aworke to search our sinnes, and confesse them, which maketh us see our need of Christ, who dyed to satisfie divine justice.
It First Purgeth the soul being Set awork to search our Sins, and confess them, which makes us see our need of christ, who died to satisfy divine Justice.
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Then God sprinkles our heart with this bloud, which was shed for all penitent sinners:
Then God sprinkles our heart with this blood, which was shed for all penitent Sinners:
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by which when the heart is purged, the conscience will be soone satisfied also, by Christs bloud.
by which when the heart is purged, the conscience will be soon satisfied also, by Christ blood.
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And when it is purged, and pacified, then keep it cleane, for a foule soule is alwayes a troubled soule;
And when it is purged, and pacified, then keep it clean, for a foul soul is always a troubled soul;
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and though it may be quiet, yet it is sure to break out afterwards. And because there can be no more comfort, then there is care of duty:
and though it may be quiet, yet it is sure to break out afterwards. And Because there can be no more Comfort, then there is care of duty:
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therefore together with innocencie, let us be carefull of all duties, in all our severall relations:
Therefore together with innocence, let us be careful of all duties, in all our several relations:
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let us consider in what relations we stand, and what duties we owe, and be carefull to satisfie them all.
let us Consider in what relations we stand, and what duties we owe, and be careful to satisfy them all.
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Neglect of duty is a debt, and debts are troublesome, when the soule reflects upon the omission of a necessarie duty.
Neglect of duty is a debt, and debts Are troublesome, when the soul reflects upon the omission of a necessary duty.
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I owe such a duty to such a person, I should have done such a thing, in such a relation,
I owe such a duty to such a person, I should have done such a thing, in such a Relation,
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but I have omitted it, it is a disquietment, and that upon good grounds, and if you have beene negligent, there must be an actuall renewing of the Covenant,
but I have omitted it, it is a disquietment, and that upon good grounds, and if you have been negligent, there must be an actual renewing of the Covenant,
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and a setting upon the duty with fresh endeavours to make amends for former negligences, or else the soule shall have no comfort.
and a setting upon the duty with fresh endeavours to make amends for former negligences, or Else the soul shall have no Comfort.
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nor will God suffer it to admit of comfort. And therefore work out your salvation with feare, and trembling.
nor will God suffer it to admit of Comfort. And Therefore work out your salvation with Fear, and trembling.
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The reason that men do still tremble, and are troubled with this doubt, and that feare, is,
The reason that men do still tremble, and Are troubled with this doubt, and that Fear, is,
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because their salvation is not wrought out, something is left undone, and their consciences tels them so.
Because their salvation is not wrought out, something is left undone, and their Consciences tells them so.
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But above all, that we may receive comfort, let us labour for a spirit of faith.
But above all, that we may receive Comfort, let us labour for a Spirit of faith.
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Therefore here it is said, You beleeve in God, beleeve also in me. Christ brings them to faith for comfort.
Therefore Here it is said, You believe in God, believe also in me. christ brings them to faith for Comfort.
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And he sets downe a a double object of faith, God, that is, the Father, Sonne, and holy Ghost: and Christ, considered as Mediator;
And he sets down a a double Object of faith, God, that is, the Father, Son, and holy Ghost: and christ, considered as Mediator;
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and Christ brings them to himselfe, ( Beleeve also in me ) because he would fense them against the future scandal of his suffering.
and christ brings them to himself, (Believe also in me) Because he would fence them against the future scandal of his suffering.
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As if he should say, You will hereafter when you see me so handled, and upon the Crosse, doubt,
As if he should say, You will hereafter when you see me so handled, and upon the Cross, doubt,
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and call in question, whether I am God, and the Messiah of the world, or no.
and call in question, whither I am God, and the Messiah of the world, or no.
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But if you beleeve in God, beleeve in me.
But if you believe in God, believe in me.
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For howsoever in love to you, and mankinde, I tooke mans nature on me, and am abased,
For howsoever in love to you, and mankind, I took men nature on me, and am abased,
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yet in my greatest abasement, remember this, that I am God.
yet in my greatest abasement, Remember this, that I am God.
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And surely there is nothing can stay the soule more, especially when it is deeply humbled,
And surely there is nothing can stay the soul more, especially when it is deeply humbled,
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then to consider God in the second person incarnate, and abased, and crucified, and made a curse,
then to Consider God in the second person incarnate, and abased, and Crucified, and made a curse,
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and sinne for us, to see the great God of heaven, and earth, whose excellencies we cannot comprehend, to take our nature,
and sin for us, to see the great God of heaven, and earth, whose excellencies we cannot comprehend, to take our nature,
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and in our nature to suffer for us those things which he did endure. This will establish the soule indeed.
and in our nature to suffer for us those things which he did endure. This will establish the soul indeed.
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Can the the soule thinke that this was done for any small, or to little purpose? Or can there be any griefe,
Can the the soul think that this was done for any small, or to little purpose? Or can there be any grief,
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or sinne, that should hinder comfort, or perswasion of the possibilitie of pardon, when the great God became man, on purpose to dye for sinne? We may set this against all discouragements whatsoever.
or sin, that should hinder Comfort, or persuasion of the possibility of pardon, when the great God became man, on purpose to die for sin? We may Set this against all discouragements whatsoever.
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And therefore, beleeve in God, beleeve also in me.
And Therefore, believe in God, believe also in me.
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Howsoever you see me abased, yet you may have comfort in my abasement, for it is for you.
Howsoever you see me abased, yet you may have Comfort in my abasement, for it is for you.
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And therefore saith Paul, Irejoyce to know nothing, but Iesus Christ, and him crucified.
And Therefore Says Paul, Irejoyce to know nothing, but Iesus christ, and him Crucified.
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That which proud, and Atheisticall Heathens tooke scandall at, that he rejoyceth in, God forbid that I should glory in anything but in the Crosse of Christ, Peace of conscience, joy in the holy Ghost, reconciliation,
That which proud, and Atheistical heathens took scandal At, that he Rejoiceth in, God forbid that I should glory in anything but in the Cross of christ, Peace of conscience, joy in the holy Ghost, reconciliation,
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and title to happinesse is all founded upon Christ crucified.
and title to happiness is all founded upon christ Crucified.
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And then againe you see he joynes both together ( Ye beleeve in God, beleeve also in me ) to shew the distinction of persons in the Trinitie, God the Father, Sonne, and holy Ghost;
And then again you see he joins both together (You believe in God, believe also in me) to show the distinction of Persons in the Trinity, God the Father, Son, and holy Ghost;
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all our faith is resolved at length into one God, but yet withall into three persons in that Divine nature,
all our faith is resolved At length into one God, but yet withal into three Persons in that Divine nature,
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because as there is God the Father offended, so there must be a God to satisfie that God,
Because as there is God the Father offended, so there must be a God to satisfy that God,
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and there must be a God to reveale, and apply that satisfaction.
and there must be a God to reveal, and apply that satisfaction.
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The soule is so full of doubtings, that nothing can set it downe, but that which is above the soule, and above the devill.
The soul is so full of doubtings, that nothing can Set it down, but that which is above the soul, and above the Devil.
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And therefore for our salvation, and to give us comfort, there is a necessitie of three persons in the Godhead.
And Therefore for our salvation, and to give us Comfort, there is a necessity of three Persons in the Godhead.
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The Father is offended, God in the second person must satisfie offended justice; and God in the third person must reveale, and apply the Sonne for comfort.
The Father is offended, God in the second person must satisfy offended Justice; and God in the third person must reveal, and apply the Son for Comfort.
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And therefore he names them distinctly (Ye beleeve in God, &c.) And because we cannot beleeve in God the Father,
And Therefore he names them distinctly (You believe in God, etc.) And Because we cannot believe in God the Father,
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but by beleeving in Christ, therefore he joynes them together (ye beleeve in God, ye beleeve also in me,) No man comes to the Father, but by the Sonne.
but by believing in christ, Therefore he joins them together (you believe in God, you believe also in me,) No man comes to the Father, but by the Son.
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God the Father dwels in the light that no mortall eye can approach unto, onely he hath manifested himselfe in his Sonne, who is the ingraven Image of his person;
God the Father dwells in the Light that no Mortal eye can approach unto, only he hath manifested himself in his Son, who is the engraven Image of his person;
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God shines in the face of Christ, and as he comes down, and makes himselfe knowne to us in his Sonne,
God shines in the face of christ, and as he comes down, and makes himself known to us in his Son,
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so we must go up to him in his Sonne, as he saith afterwards: I am the way, the truth, and the life.
so we must go up to him in his Son, as he Says afterwards: I am the Way, the truth, and the life.
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There is no going to the Father but by me:
There is no going to the Father but by me:
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nothing is more terrible then to conceive of God, out of Christ, for so he is a consuming fire: therefore thinke of God as ours in Christ, carry Christ our elder Brother with us,
nothing is more terrible then to conceive of God, out of christ, for so he is a consuming fire: Therefore think of God as ours in christ, carry christ our elder Brother with us,
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and desire God to looke upon us in his Sonne. Now now doth faith in Christ ease the soule in trouble? Many wayes: I will name a few.
and desire God to look upon us in his Son. Now now does faith in christ ease the soul in trouble? Many ways: I will name a few.
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Faith in Christ banisheth troubles, and bringeth in comfort. Because it is an emptying grace;
Faith in christ banisheth Troubles, and brings in Comfort. Because it is an emptying grace;
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it emptieth us of our selves, and so makes us cleane to another, and thereby becomes a grace of union.
it emptieth us of our selves, and so makes us clean to Another, and thereby becomes a grace of Union.
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It is such a grace as brings the soule, and Christ together. Now Christ being the fountaine of comfort, God having treasured all comfort in him;
It is such a grace as brings the soul, and christ together. Now christ being the fountain of Comfort, God having treasured all Comfort in him;
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for the fulnesse of the Godhead dwels in Christ, and faith causeth Christ to dwell in us, brings the soule and Christ together,
for the fullness of the Godhead dwells in christ, and faith Causes christ to dwell in us, brings the soul and christ together,
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and so must needs make way for comfort, for it makes us one with the fountain of comfort.
and so must needs make Way for Comfort, for it makes us one with the fountain of Comfort.
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And by its repeated acts derives fresh comfort. Again, faith establisheth the heart.
And by its repeated acts derives fresh Comfort. Again, faith Establisheth the heart.
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Now to establish the soule, there must be a solid Basis, as in building there must be a foundation,
Now to establish the soul, there must be a solid Basis, as in building there must be a Foundation,
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and a planting upon that foundation.
and a planting upon that Foundation.
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Now here is a foundation, God and Christ, and there must be a grace to found,
Now Here is a Foundation, God and christ, and there must be a grace to found,
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and bottome the soule thereupon, and that is faith, and so the soule is established. The chaine and connexion of causes herein is this.
and bottom the soul thereupon, and that is faith, and so the soul is established. The chain and connexion of Causes herein is this.
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God the Father in Christ, and by the holy Ghost conveighs comforts, through the word laid hold upon by faith.
God the Father in christ, and by the holy Ghost conveys comforts, through the word laid hold upon by faith.
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It is not the word alone, for that is but as the veins and atteries, that conveigh the bloud, and spirits.
It is not the word alone, for that is but as the Veins and atteries, that convey the blood, and spirits.
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So the Spirit being conveighed by the promises, helpeth the soule to lay it selfe upon Christ by faith, which is a grace of union, by which union with him the foule is established.
So the Spirit being conveyed by the promises, Helpeth the soul to lay it self upon christ by faith, which is a grace of Union, by which Union with him the foul is established.
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And then againe faith stirreth up such graces, as do comfort the soule, as hope in all good things promised.
And then again faith stirs up such graces, as do Comfort the soul, as hope in all good things promised.
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And therefore in the next Verse he addes to comfort them, In my Fathers house are many mansions;
And Therefore in the next Verse he adds to Comfort them, In my Father's house Are many mansions;
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and faith is the grace that apprehends the joyes thereof, and hope expects that which faith beleeves,
and faith is the grace that apprehends the Joys thereof, and hope expects that which faith believes,
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and that hope becomes an anchor to the soule, that stayeth the soule in all the waves and troubels of the world;
and that hope becomes an anchor to the soul, that stays the soul in all the waves and troubels of the world;
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and what is the ground of that hope but faith? Faith stirreth up hope, and hope pitcheth on the promise, especially of life everlasting.
and what is the ground of that hope but faith? Faith stirs up hope, and hope pitcheth on the promise, especially of life everlasting.
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And thus faith becomes a quieting and a stilling grace, because it raiseth the soule by representing and making reall to it, better things then the world can give or take,
And thus faith becomes a quieting and a stilling grace, Because it Raiseth the soul by representing and making real to it, better things then the world can give or take,
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as it doth also at other times present heavier things then the world can threaten: faith makes things present to the soule;
as it does also At other times present Heavier things then the world can threaten: faith makes things present to the soul;
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and because it layes hold on divine things, greater then any thing here below, therefore it overcomes the world,
and Because it lays hold on divine things, greater then any thing Here below, Therefore it overcomes the world,
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and all things in the world, yea hell it self, because it layes hold on heaven and happinesse;
and all things in the world, yea hell it self, Because it lays hold on heaven and happiness;
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upon the power of God, and the mercy of God in Christ, and upon those rich promises:
upon the power of God, and the mercy of God in christ, and upon those rich promises:
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What is in the world, or in the rank of good things, but faith out-bids it by setting heaven against it:
What is in the world, or in the rank of good things, but faith outbids it by setting heaven against it:
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and what evill is there but faith overcomes the feare of it by setting hell against it.
and what evil is there but faith overcomes the Fear of it by setting hell against it.
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I shall have such a good, if I yeeld to such a lust:
I shall have such a good, if I yield to such a lust:
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I, but what is that to heaven, saith Faith? For faith being the Hypostasis the substance of things to come, makes them substantiall,
I, but what is that to heaven, Says Faith? For faith being the Hypostasis the substance of things to come, makes them substantial,
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and evident to the soule, as if they were alreadie subsistent, being looked upon in the certaintie of the word;
and evident to the soul, as if they were already subsistent, being looked upon in the certainty of the word;
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and so it affects the soul deeply, and upholds it strongly, even as if the things themselves were present and so it banisheth and dispels all discomforts, the 11. Chapter to the Hebrews is a Comment upon this truth in the example of Moses, and many others.
and so it affects the soul deeply, and upholds it strongly, even as if the things themselves were present and so it banisheth and dispels all discomforts, the 11. Chapter to the Hebrews is a Comment upon this truth in the Exampl of Moses, and many Others.
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What greater object of feare might be presented to a man then the angry face and countenance of a terrible Tyrant? Yet when by the eye of faith, he saw him that was invisible,
What greater Object of Fear might be presented to a man then the angry face and countenance of a terrible Tyrant? Yet when by the eye of faith, he saw him that was invisible,
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and then looked upon Pharaoh, what was Pharaoh, to God? When Micaiah had seene God sitting on his Throne, what was Ahab to him? And when the soule hath entred into the vaile,
and then looked upon Pharaoh, what was Pharaoh, to God? When Micaiah had seen God sitting on his Throne, what was Ahab to him? And when the soul hath entered into the veil,
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and sees the glorious things of heaven, and happinesse, what are all things below? Faith sets the Soule on a Rocke, above the reach of waves, upon the love of God in Christ.
and sees the glorious things of heaven, and happiness, what Are all things below? Faith sets the Soul on a Rock, above the reach of waves, upon the love of God in christ.
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And therefore set the grace of Faith on worke, keepe it on the wing, preserve it on exercise,
And Therefore Set the grace of Faith on work, keep it on the wing, preserve it on exercise,
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and faith exercised will be able to comfort the most dejected soule in the world, and to raise it above all the troubels that can be imagined, or befall us.
and faith exercised will be able to Comfort the most dejected soul in the world, and to raise it above all the troubels that can be imagined, or befall us.
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The Second SERMON IOHN Ch. 14. Ver. 1 Let not your hearts be tronbled: ye beleeve in God, beleeve also in me.
The Second SERMON JOHN Christ 14. Ver. 1 Let not your hearts be tronbled: you believe in God, believe also in me.
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THe words of dying men departing out of the world, as being most serious, and weighty, are most to be regarded.
THe words of dying men departing out of the world, as being most serious, and weighty, Are most to be regarded.
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The children of God the neerer they are to heaven, the more suteable they are to their heavenly condition.
The children of God the nearer they Are to heaven, the more suitable they Are to their heavenly condition.
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So was our Saviour Christ, and therefore he labours to furnish his Disciples (and in them us) with good counsell to establish their hearts against the troubles, and scandals to come.
So was our Saviour christ, and Therefore he labours to furnish his Disciples (and in them us) with good counsel to establish their hearts against the Troubles, and scandals to come.
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If you consider the time when he spake these words, it was when he himself was to be troubled more then ever was any creature:
If you Consider the time when he spoke these words, it was when he himself was to be troubled more then ever was any creature:
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yet ye forgets himselfe, and his future troubles, and thinks how to raise up and comfort them.
yet you forgets himself, and his future Troubles, and thinks how to raise up and Comfort them.
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He foresaw that Peter would deny him, that the rest would leave him; he foresaw that they would be dejected, when he was gone:
He foresaw that Peter would deny him, that the rest would leave him; he foresaw that they would be dejected, when he was gone:
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yet let not your hearts be troubled.
yet let not your hearts be troubled.
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Oh what a blessed, and sweet Saviour have we, that thinks more of us, then of himselfe;
O what a blessed, and sweet Saviour have we, that thinks more of us, then of himself;
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that he forgets his own troubles, and sufferings, and extremities, and thinks of the supporting and upholding of his Disciples.
that he forgets his own Troubles, and sufferings, and extremities, and thinks of the supporting and upholding of his Disciples.
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This came from the same love that drew him from heaven to earth, which moved him to take our nature,
This Come from the same love that drew him from heaven to earth, which moved him to take our nature,
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and in that nature to dye for us:
and in that nature to die for us:
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and what may we not expect from that sweet and large love? out of the same bowels of pittie,
and what may we not expect from that sweet and large love? out of the same bowels of pity,
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and compassion, was it (that they should not be over much dejected) that he saith, Let not your hearts be troubled.
and compassion, was it (that they should not be over much dejected) that he Says, Let not your hearts be troubled.
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He knew his Disciples were in the state of grace already: yet he foresaw they were such as would sinne.
He knew his Disciples were in the state of grace already: yet he foresaw they were such as would sin.
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Nay, that Peter would deny him.
Nay, that Peter would deny him.
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Yet the foresight of Peters and their unkindnesse, did not take away his love, and pittie, and compassion towards them:
Yet the foresight of Peter's and their unkindness, did not take away his love, and pity, and compassion towards them:
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Yet notwithstanding he gives them sweet counsell; nay after they had dealt unkindly with him, and denyed and forsooke him.
Yet notwithstanding he gives them sweet counsel; nay After they had dealt unkindly with him, and denied and forsook him.
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Indeed, he took no advantage of their weaknesse.
Indeed, he took no advantage of their weakness.
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He knew they had a secret love to him, that they had in them a root of affection,
He knew they had a secret love to him, that they had in them a root of affection,
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and he was so farre from taking advantage for it, that presently after, he saith, Tell my brethren that I ascend to my God,
and he was so Far from taking advantage for it, that presently After, he Says, Tell my brothers that I ascend to my God,
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and their God, yea and tell Peter so too, that hath dealt most unkindly of all with me.and their God, yea and tell Peter so too, that hath dealt most unkindly of all with me.
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What a gracious and mercifull Saviour have we, that foresees what ill we will do;
What a gracious and merciful Saviour have we, that foresees what ill we will do;
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and when we have done it, takes no advantage against us, but is carefull to keepe us from too much dejection,
and when we have done it, Takes no advantage against us, but is careful to keep us from too much dejection,
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though he knew we would deale so unkindly by him:
though he knew we would deal so unkindly by him:
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and indeed he did of purpose take our nature, that he might be a mercifull high Priest.
and indeed he did of purpose take our nature, that he might be a merciful high Priest.
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Christians must distinguish bewixt dejection and griefe: It had beene a sinne for them not to have grieved,
Christians must distinguish betwixt dejection and grief: It had been a sin for them not to have grieved,
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as well as it was a sinne for them to be over much troubled. None are more sensible then a Christian:
as well as it was a sin for them to be over much troubled. None Are more sensible then a Christian:
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Sentit dum vincit, he feels troubles whiles he overcomes them. Christ speakes to the heart, because the heart is the seat of trouble:Sentit dum vincit, he feels Troubles while he overcomes them. christ speaks to the heart, Because the heart is the seat of trouble:
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Let not your hearts be troubled.
Let not your hearts be troubled.
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Christ could speake to the eares and heart at once, his words were operative, and conveighed comfort with them.
christ could speak to the ears and heart At once, his words were operative, and conveyed Comfort with them.
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Together with his words, he let in his holy Spirit, that comforted them.
Together with his words, he let in his holy Spirit, that comforted them.
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Gods commands in the ministery of his word, suppose not that we have any abilitie to execute them,
God's commands in the Ministry of his word, suppose not that we have any ability to execute them,
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but together with his word there comes forth a power.
but together with his word there comes forth a power.
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As when Christ said, Lazarus arise: there went forth a power that caused Lazarus to arise.
As when christ said, Lazarus arise: there went forth a power that caused Lazarus to arise.
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As in the Creation he said, Let there be light; for the Word, and the Spirit go together.
As in the Creation he said, Let there be Light; for the Word, and the Spirit go together.
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Having taken them off from trouble, he shews a way how to raise them, which is by faith, Ye beleeve in God, beleeve also in me.
Having taken them off from trouble, he shows a Way how to raise them, which is by faith, You believe in God, believe also in me.
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The object in beleeving is God, and Christ Mediator: we must have both to found our faith upon.
The Object in believing is God, and christ Mediator: we must have both to found our faith upon.
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We cannot beleeve in God, except we beleeve in Christ:
We cannot believe in God, except we believe in christ:
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for God must be satisfied by God, and by him that is God must that satisfaction be applied, the Spirit of God, by working faith in the heart,
for God must be satisfied by God, and by him that is God must that satisfaction be applied, the Spirit of God, by working faith in the heart,
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and for the raising of it up when it is dejected, all is supernaturall in faith.
and for the raising of it up when it is dejected, all is supernatural in faith.
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The things we beleeve are above nature, the promises are above nature, the worker of it the holy Ghost is above nature,
The things we believe Are above nature, the promises Are above nature, the worker of it the holy Ghost is above nature,
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and every thing in faith is above nature, there must be a God in whom we beleeve, and a God through whom:
and every thing in faith is above nature, there must be a God in whom we believe, and a God through whom:
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if God had not satisfied God, the conscience would never have beene satisfied, there would still have beene misdoubtings.
if God had not satisfied God, the conscience would never have been satisfied, there would still have been misdoubtings.
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And yet if the holy Ghost sets not downe the heart, and convinceth it throughly of the all-sufficiencie of that satisfaction, it would never beleeve neither.
And yet if the holy Ghost sets not down the heart, and Convinces it thoroughly of the All-sufficiency of that satisfaction, it would never believe neither.
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And therefore as ye beleeve in God, beleeve also in me, for I am God too.
And Therefore as you believe in God, believe also in me, for I am God too.
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We may know that Christ is God, not onely by that which Christ hath done:
We may know that christ is God, not only by that which christ hath done:
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the Miracles, which none could do but God, but also by what is done to him.
the Miracles, which none could do but God, but also by what is done to him.
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And two things are done to him, which shew that he is God, that is, Faith, and Prayer, we must beleeve onely in God, and pray onely to God.
And two things Are done to him, which show that he is God, that is, Faith, and Prayer, we must believe only in God, and pray only to God.
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But Christ is the object of both these, here he is set forth as the object of Faith,
But christ is the Object of both these, Here he is Set forth as the Object of Faith,
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and of Prayer in that of Saint Stephen, Lord Iesus receive my spirit.
and of Prayer in that of Saint Stephen, Lord Iesus receive my Spirit.
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And therefore he is God, for that is done unto him which is proper and peculiar onely to God.
And Therefore he is God, for that is done unto him which is proper and peculiar only to God.
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That which I shall now touch upon is this ▪ we must remember what a strong foundation, what bottome, and basis our faith hath;
That which I shall now touch upon is this ▪ we must Remember what a strong Foundation, what bottom, and basis our faith hath;
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there is God the Father, Sonne, and holy Ghost, and Christ the Mediator, that our faith may be supported, we have him to beleeve on, who supports heaven and earth.
there is God the Father, Son, and holy Ghost, and christ the Mediator, that our faith may be supported, we have him to believe on, who supports heaven and earth.
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As in 1. Hebr. and Colos. 1. he created all things as well as the Father;
As in 1. Hebrew and Colos 1. he created all things as well as the Father;
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he is honoured of all as well as the Father;
he is honoured of all as well as the Father;
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he that supports the pillars of heaven, and earth, is able to support the pillars of thy soule.
he that supports the pillars of heaven, and earth, is able to support the pillars of thy soul.
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But how doth faith in Christ ease the soule of trouble?
But how does faith in christ ease the soul of trouble?
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In a word, as it carrieth the soule out of it selfe unto God in Christ,
In a word, as it Carrieth the soul out of it self unto God in christ,
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and unto Christ uniting, and making us one with him, and so sets the soule above all trouble whatsoever:
and unto christ uniting, and making us one with him, and so sets the soul above all trouble whatsoever:
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for being one with Christ, we are already with him in heaven.
for being one with christ, we Are already with him in heaven.
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And againe, faith is a grace that presents things to come, as present, and so establisheth the soule.
And again, faith is a grace that presents things to come, as present, and so Establisheth the soul.
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It is the hypostasis of things, it gives subsistance to them in the promise, and it doth never leave to do it till the things subsist indeed.
It is the hypostasis of things, it gives subsistence to them in the promise, and it does never leave to do it till the things subsist indeed.
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It is grace that accompanieth the soule to heaven, looking upon things in the word of him that is truth it selfe,
It is grace that accompanieth the soul to heaven, looking upon things in the word of him that is truth it self,
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and so giving a kinde of being to them throughout all the way to heaven, till they have a being indeed.
and so giving a kind of being to them throughout all the Way to heaven, till they have a being indeed.
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And then faith is out of office, yeelding it up to sight, and the full enjoyment of all.
And then faith is out of office, yielding it up to sighed, and the full enjoyment of all.
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But did not the Disciples beleeve already? Yes they did, but they had need to renew their faith, as occasions were renewed,
But did not the Disciples believe already? Yes they did, but they had need to renew their faith, as occasions were renewed,
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and as troubles were to increase.
and as Troubles were to increase.
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Beleeve in me: it is as he should have said, Now there is occasion for you to use your faith, I must be taken out of your sight, you must see me suffer,Believe in me: it is as he should have said, Now there is occasion for you to use your faith, I must be taken out of your sighed, you must see me suffer,
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and you had need of an extraordinarie measure of faith to see me in such abasement,
and you had need of an extraordinary measure of faith to see me in such abasement,
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and yet to beleeve that I am God.
and yet to believe that I am God.
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We must grow from faith to faith, we may live by it continually, and we must increase with the encrease of God, that as our difficulties do encrease, our strength to go through them may encrease also:
We must grow from faith to faith, we may live by it continually, and we must increase with the increase of God, that as our difficulties do increase, our strength to go through them may increase also:
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as they prayed, Lord encrease our faith. I gave some directions how we might not be troubled.
as they prayed, Lord increase our faith. I gave Some directions how we might not be troubled.
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And first, we must labour to have our part and portion in Christ, else there is nothing belongs to us but trouble.
And First, we must labour to have our part and portion in christ, Else there is nothing belongs to us but trouble.
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There are two sorts of men in the Church, some that usurpe a peace and exemption from trouble,
There Are two sorts of men in the Church, Some that usurp a peace and exemption from trouble,
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as if joy and comfort were their portion.
as if joy and Comfort were their portion.
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Sathan is wise enough not to trouble them, and they take an order with their consciences, that they shall not trouble them till needs must, till the houre of death, or some dismall accident:
Sathan is wise enough not to trouble them, and they take an order with their Consciences, that they shall not trouble them till needs must, till the hour of death, or Some dismal accident:
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the onely way for such is to be troubled, that their trouble may be a foundation of their comfort.
the only Way for such is to be troubled, that their trouble may be a Foundation of their Comfort.
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For to such as live in their sinnes against conscience apparantly, so that every man may see it,
For to such as live in their Sins against conscience apparently, so that every man may see it,
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and yet are not troubled, they have no interest in comfort, nothing but wo and misery belongs to them.
and yet Are not troubled, they have no Interest in Comfort, nothing but woe and misery belongs to them.
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Indeed Christ came to save sinners, but it is broken-hearted sinners, penitent sinners, that are wearie,
Indeed christ Come to save Sinners, but it is brokenhearted Sinners, penitent Sinners, that Are weary,
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and heavy laden under the burthen of sin.
and heavy laden under the burden of since.
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And therefore though these speake peace to themselves, yet we dare not speake any comfort to them from Christ:
And Therefore though these speak peace to themselves, yet we Dare not speak any Comfort to them from christ:
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As Iehu said to Ioram, What hast thou to do with peace, as long as the whoredomes of thy mother lezebel are so many? Dost thou talke of peace as long as thou art a sweater, a prophane liver, a malitious person, against all that are truly good, what hast thou to do with peace?
As Iehu said to Ioram, What hast thou to do with peace, as long as the whoredoms of thy mother lezebel Are so many? Dost thou talk of peace as long as thou art a sweater, a profane liver, a malicious person, against all that Are truly good, what hast thou to do with peace?
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Now in the visible Church there is another sort that Sathan laboureth to trouble;
Now in the visible Church there is Another sort that Sathan Laboureth to trouble;
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since he cannot keepe them in the state of nature but they breake from him, Christ pulling them out of Sathans kingdome by the power of his ordinances,
since he cannot keep them in the state of nature but they break from him, christ pulling them out of Satan's Kingdom by the power of his ordinances,
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and holy Spirit, he labours to trouble them in their peace all he can;
and holy Spirit, he labours to trouble them in their peace all he can;
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because they be in the world, above the world, he enjoyes their condition, that they should enjoy that paradise which he left, the comforts that he once had,
Because they be in the world, above the world, he enjoys their condition, that they should enjoy that paradise which he left, the comforts that he once had,
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and therefore he labours to disturbe them in their comforts. The estate of such is mixt, here in this world:
and Therefore he labours to disturb them in their comforts. The estate of such is mixed, Here in this world:
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they have that in them, and without them, which will alwayes be a cause and occasion of trouble.
they have that in them, and without them, which will always be a cause and occasion of trouble.
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They have corruption in them not altogether subdued: and they have without them Sathan taking advantage against them: and the world opposing them.
They have corruption in them not altogether subdued: and they have without them Sathan taking advantage against them: and the world opposing them.
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These although they have something in them that must be subdued, yet something also that must be cherished and strengthened ▪ And therefore these are the persons to whom comfort properly belongs.
These although they have something in them that must be subdued, yet something also that must be cherished and strengthened ▪ And Therefore these Are the Persons to whom Comfort properly belongs.
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In heaven we shall have no need of being comforted, for there our peace shall be to have no enemies at all:
In heaven we shall have no need of being comforted, for there our peace shall be to have no enemies At all:
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our peace here is to have comfort in the midst of discomfort, and an heart inlarged in troubles.
our peace Here is to have Comfort in the midst of discomfort, and an heart enlarged in Troubles.
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He speaks this to them here who were beleevers already:
He speaks this to them Here who were believers already:
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Ye beleeve in God, who he knew should not be troubled, Let not your hearts be troubled So that to the end we may be subjects capable of comfort, we must be such as by faith are one with Christ, and so reconciled to God.You believe in God, who he knew should not be troubled, Let not your hearts be troubled So that to the end we may be subject's capable of Comfort, we must be such as by faith Are one with christ, and so reconciled to God.
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All motion ends in rest, and all the rest of the soul ends in God, the center of the soule.
All motion ends in rest, and all the rest of the soul ends in God, the centre of the soul.
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And therefore before the soule can settle it selfe, it must be brought to God, through Christ, that must be laid as a ground.
And Therefore before the soul can settle it self, it must be brought to God, through christ, that must be laid as a ground.
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Now there is a threefold malady that troubleth us, and there must be a threefold peace,
Now there is a threefold malady that Troubles us, and there must be a threefold peace,
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and ground of comfort against them.
and ground of Comfort against them.
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First, it is a trouble to the soule (when once it is awakened) that God,
First, it is a trouble to the soul (when once it is awakened) that God,
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and it should be in ill termes when the soule looks upon God as angry, and is displeased with it.
and it should be in ill terms when the soul looks upon God as angry, and is displeased with it.
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Againe the soule is troubled, when it looks upon it selfe, and sees nothing but turmoiles and seditions there.
Again the soul is troubled, when it looks upon it self, and sees nothing but turmoils and seditions there.
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Thirdly, when it looks upon the affaires of the world, and accidents here below, it is full of confusion for the present;
Thirdly, when it looks upon the affairs of the world, and accidents Here below, it is full of confusion for the present;
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and it is full of feares for time to come, that things will be worse and worse.
and it is full of fears for time to come, that things will be Worse and Worse.
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Thus the soule whilest it is in the world, is troubled about its peace with God,
Thus the soul whilst it is in the world, is troubled about its peace with God,
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and with its selfe, and about this evill world.
and with its self, and about this evil world.
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Now before the soule can yeeld to any quiet, all these quarrels must be taken up.
Now before the soul can yield to any quiet, all these quarrels must be taken up.
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1 A peace must be made betwixt God & us, by the great peace-maker, who is also called our peace, and when we be justified and acquitted from our sins by the bloud of Christ sprinkled on our souls by faith, that bloud of Christ speaks peace to the soule in the pardon of sinne:
1 A peace must be made betwixt God & us, by the great peacemaker, who is also called our peace, and when we be justified and acquitted from our Sins by the blood of christ sprinkled on our Souls by faith, that blood of christ speaks peace to the soul in the pardon of sin:
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being justified by faith, we have peace with God, through Iesus Christ our Lord. being justified by faith, we have peace with God, through Iesus christ our Lord.
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Then secondly, there must be another peace setled in some degree, and that is the peace of government in the soule; grace must be above corruption.
Then secondly, there must be Another peace settled in Some degree, and that is the peace of government in the soul; grace must be above corruption.
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They will be together in the soule whilest we are here, but sinne must not have the dominion.
They will be together in the soul whilst we Are Here, but sin must not have the dominion.
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This is such a peace, not, as will admit of no conflict, but a peace wherein grace may get the better;
This is such a peace, not, as will admit of no conflict, but a peace wherein grace may get the better;
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and where grace gets the better, it will keepe corruption under, and God gives his Spirit to whom he gives his Sonne:
and where grace gets the better, it will keep corruption under, and God gives his Spirit to whom he gives his Son:
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that as we be in good termes with God, so our natures may be like his:
that as we be in good terms with God, so our nature's may be like his:
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That we may love, and delight in what he loves and delights in, and so may be as friends, enjoying acquaintance and communion together.
That we may love, and delight in what he loves and delights in, and so may be as Friends, enjoying acquaintance and communion together.
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I but thirdly, there is confusion in the world, and many accidents may fall out, that may disquiet us for time to come.
I but Thirdly, there is confusion in the world, and many accidents may fallen out, that may disquiet us for time to come.
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Now before the soule can be at peace in that respect, it must know, that being once in Christ, reconciled to God,
Now before the soul can be At peace in that respect, it must know, that being once in christ, reconciled to God,
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and having the Spirit of God, it is under a gracious government and providence, that disposeth all things to good, and maketh every thing peaceable.
and having the Spirit of God, it is under a gracious government and providence, that Disposeth all things to good, and makes every thing peaceable.
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Tranquillus Deus tranquillat omnia: When God is at peace, all is at peace, yea so farre at peace, that they have a blessing in them.Tranquillus Deus tranquillat omnia: When God is At peace, all is At peace, yea so Far At peace, that they have a blessing in them.
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The curse and venome is taken out of them by Christ, who took the curse on himselfe,
The curse and venom is taken out of them by christ, who took the curse on himself,
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and satisfied the wrath of God, and now they be not onely harmelesse, but medicinall,
and satisfied the wrath of God, and now they be not only harmless, but medicinal,
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and helpfull, so that they be all ours, and made in some sort serviceable to further our spirituall good.
and helpful, so that they be all ours, and made in Some sort serviceable to further our spiritual good.
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When our husband hath all things committed unto him in heaven or earth, wil he suffer any thing to befall his dearly beloved Spouse, that shall be disadvantagious, and prejudiciall to the maine.
When our husband hath all things committed unto him in heaven or earth, will he suffer any thing to befall his dearly Beloved Spouse, that shall be disadvantageous, and prejudicial to the main.
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No, no, he will not suffer any thing to befall her, which he will not rule,
No, no, he will not suffer any thing to befall her, which he will not Rule,
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and order, and over-rule for the good of the Church, and so there comes to be that third peace.
and order, and overrule for the good of the Church, and so there comes to be that third peace.
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And for the time to come a Christian knows, that whom Christ loves, he loves to the end,
And for the time to come a Christian knows, that whom christ loves, he loves to the end,
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and the good work begun shall be perfected to the day of the Lord. He knoweth he is in heaven already in his head:
and the good work begun shall be perfected to the day of the Lord. He Knoweth he is in heaven already in his head:
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He that beleeves in Christ hath everlasting life, and is triumphing in glory in his head.He that believes in christ hath everlasting life, and is triumphing in glory in his head.
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And therefore nothing can dismay a Christian that is truly in Christ; grant the first, grant all, stand upon good termes with Christ, be reconciled to God,
And Therefore nothing can dismay a Christian that is truly in christ; grant the First, grant all, stand upon good terms with christ, be reconciled to God,
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and nothing can do thee hurt.
and nothing can do thee hurt.
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But when we at any time come to comfort such as have comfort for their portion, it sticks here;
But when we At any time come to Comfort such as have Comfort for their portion, it sticks Here;
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if I were a childe of God indeed, or if I did beleeve, it were something.
if I were a child of God indeed, or if I did believe, it were something.
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These be good comforts indeed, and certaine, and true, for they be the word of God:
These be good comforts indeed, and certain, and true, for they be the word of God:
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but what is this to me? I finde universally, that comfort sticks there, and therefore we must labour to remove that objection.
but what is this to me? I find universally, that Comfort sticks there, and Therefore we must labour to remove that objection.
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First of all therfore labour to have a good judgement of maine truths, that these comforts are the comforts of the holy Ghost,
First of all Therefore labour to have a good judgement of main truths, that these comforts Are the comforts of the holy Ghost,
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and that the word is the word of God, by a generall knowledge of the truth of the promises;
and that the word is the word of God, by a general knowledge of the truth of the promises;
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thou shalt be better able to apply them.
thou shalt be better able to apply them.
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If thou sticke in the principles, so as not to know them, nor to beleeve them;
If thou stick in the principles, so as not to know them, nor to believe them;
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there is no talking of the application of faith upon them; we must make that our owne in particular, which we beleeve first in generall.
there is no talking of the application of faith upon them; we must make that our own in particular, which we believe First in general.
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And therefore Christians must first be well seene in the Scriptures, and in the promises there;
And Therefore Christians must First be well seen in the Scriptures, and in the promises there;
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that they may know what belongs to them, and apply them to themselues. I but my faith is weake? I answer:
that they may know what belongs to them, and apply them to themselves. I but my faith is weak? I answer:
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The office of faith is to know Christ, and the weakest faith will do that, as well as the strongest:
The office of faith is to know christ, and the Weakest faith will do that, as well as the Strongest:
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And when we are once one with Christ, then our perfection is to be found in him.
And when we Are once one with christ, then our perfection is to be found in him.
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It is the office of Faith to bring us to Christ, and then looke to him for all perfections,
It is the office of Faith to bring us to christ, and then look to him for all perfections,
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and for thy title to him in heaven, and not in thy faith. And true faith is faith even in the least degree of it.
and for thy title to him in heaven, and not in thy faith. And true faith is faith even in the least degree of it.
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As we say of the elements, every drop of water is water, and every sparke of fire is fire.
As we say of the elements, every drop of water is water, and every spark of fire is fire.
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And therefore the argument will not hold, if we have not much faith, we have no faith;
And Therefore the argument will not hold, if we have not much faith, we have no faith;
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or if we have no feeling, we have no faith.
or if we have no feeling, we have no faith.
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There are many common errours which we must remove, that they may not hinder us in the application of Christ, by distinguishing betweene strong grace, and true grace;
There Are many Common errors which we must remove, that they may not hinder us in the application of christ, by distinguishing between strong grace, and true grace;
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and above all, labour to know and understand the covenant of grace.
and above all, labour to know and understand the Covenant of grace.
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The tenor of which requireth no set measures of grace, but if we beleeve, we shall not perish,
The tenor of which requires no Set measures of grace, but if we believe, we shall not perish,
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but have everlasting life, under so gracious and mercifull a covenant are we. 2 But this is not sufficient to satisfie the soule.
but have everlasting life, under so gracious and merciful a Covenant Are we. 2 But this is not sufficient to satisfy the soul.
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The very cleaving to Christ is indeed a sufficient ground of comfort, but yet to obtaine actuall comfort, there must be a knowledge that we do cleave to Christ, and beleeve.
The very cleaving to christ is indeed a sufficient ground of Comfort, but yet to obtain actual Comfort, there must be a knowledge that we do cleave to christ, and believe.
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There may be adherence without evidence:
There may be adherence without evidence:
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and there must be an act of reflexion to cause faith of evidence, it must appeare to our selves that we do beleeve before we can have comfort,
and there must be an act of reflection to cause faith of evidence, it must appear to our selves that we do believe before we can have Comfort,
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though we may be true Christians, and go to heaven without it. Therefore let us labour to make our calling and election sure:
though we may be true Christians, and go to heaven without it. Therefore let us labour to make our calling and election sure:
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that is, in our selves, and in our owne apprehension:
that is, in our selves, and in our own apprehension:
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though it be never so sure in it selfe, and in Gods breast, yet we must labour to make it sure in our owne breasts, that sinne may be pardoned in our owne consciences, that all may be reconciled in our owne hearts, that what is done in heaven, may be done in our hearts also, being cleared to our owne assurance.
though it be never so sure in it self, and in God's breast, yet we must labour to make it sure in our own breasts, that sin may be pardoned in our own Consciences, that all may be reconciled in our own hearts, that what is done in heaven, may be done in our hearts also, being cleared to our own assurance.
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You see what advise the Apostle gives, Give all diligence: it is not got without diligence, nor without all diligence: to make our calling and election sure, that is, to make our election sure, by our calling,
You see what Advice the Apostle gives, Give all diligence: it is not god without diligence, nor without all diligence: to make our calling and election sure, that is, to make our election sure, by our calling,
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and to that end to adde grace to grace. It is the growing Christian, that is the assured Christian.
and to that end to add grace to grace. It is the growing Christian, that is the assured Christian.
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Whilest we are yet adding to every heape, we shall get more abundant entrance, and further into the kingdome of Iesus Christ, as the Apostle there speaks.
Whilst we Are yet adding to every heap, we shall get more abundant Entrance, and further into the Kingdom of Iesus christ, as the Apostle there speaks.
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3 And when we have attained any evidence of true faith, labour to keepe that our evidence cleare, let it not be spotted or defiled by any sinfull acts:
3 And when we have attained any evidence of true faith, labour to keep that our evidence clear, let it not be spotted or defiled by any sinful acts:
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you have many a good evidence that is so blurred with negligences, and daily errours in speeches and conversation, that when they reflect upon themselves they conclude, Can such a wretch as I, that have so loose a tongue, that have no more watchfulnesse over my heart, have any faith at all.
you have many a good evidence that is so blurred with negligences, and daily errors in Speeches and Conversation, that when they reflect upon themselves they conclude, Can such a wretch as I, that have so lose a tongue, that have no more watchfulness over my heart, have any faith At all.
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And thus God doth suspend their comforts so, that though they may be in a good estate for the maine,
And thus God does suspend their comforts so, that though they may be in a good estate for the main,
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yet they shall not know it, and all because they are not carefull to keepe their evidence which we should preserve cleare and bright, that it might be seene and read upon all occasions.
yet they shall not know it, and all Because they Are not careful to keep their evidence which we should preserve clear and bright, that it might be seen and read upon all occasions.
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And we should so keepe them bright, that our consciences may witnesse with us, and that the Spirit and the Word may joyne their witnesse with our consciences.
And we should so keep them bright, that our Consciences may witness with us, and that the Spirit and the Word may join their witness with our Consciences.
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The Word saith, That he that loves the brethren is translated to life, and he that heares the word,
The Word Says, That he that loves the brothers is translated to life, and he that hears the word,
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as the word, is Christs sheepe.
as the word, is Christ sheep.
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Now doth thy conscience tell thee, that though in weake measure, yet I do so? Then here is the word, and thy conscience for thee:
Now does thy conscience tell thee, that though in weak measure, yet I do so? Then Here is the word, and thy conscience for thee:
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and doth the spirit witnesse with thy conscience that it is so indeed? then it is well, thou keepest thy Evidence to purpose.
and does the Spirit witness with thy conscience that it is so indeed? then it is well, thou Keepest thy Evidence to purpose.
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4 And when we have done this, let us make conscience not to yeeld to any base doubts,
4 And when we have done this, let us make conscience not to yield to any base doubts,
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and feares, and objections of Sathan, and our owne hearts.
and fears, and objections of Sathan, and our own hearts.
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When we finde any worke of grace, deny not the worke of God, lest we grieve the Spirit of God.
When we find any work of grace, deny not the work of God, lest we grieve the Spirit of God.
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As some melancholy Christians, that though every man may see the worke of God in them,
As Some melancholy Christians, that though every man may see the work of God in them,
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yet yeeld so slavishly to the misguidings of their hearts, and the temptations of Sathan, that they conclude they have no faith, no love:
yet yield so slavishly to the misguidings of their hearts, and the temptations of Sathan, that they conclude they have no faith, no love:
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though other Christians that can reade their evidence better, see that they have these in them;
though other Christians that can read their evidence better, see that they have these in them;
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what dishonour is this to God and his Spirit, when a darke humour shall prevaile more then the Word, the truth it selfe? this is a great bondage which Sathan brings the soule into:
what dishonour is this to God and his Spirit, when a dark humour shall prevail more then the Word, the truth it self? this is a great bondage which Sathan brings the soul into:
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that when there is evidence of faith in the fruits of it, yet men will beleeve a peevish humour,
that when there is evidence of faith in the fruits of it, yet men will believe a peevish humour,
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before the word and testimony of conscience, enlightned by the spirit.
before the word and testimony of conscience, enlightened by the Spirit.
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Take heed of it as a great pride in the heart, when we yeeld more to a sturdy, darke, unsubdued humour, then to Evidence it selfe.
Take heed of it as a great pride in the heart, when we yield more to a sturdy, dark, unsubdued humour, then to Evidence it self.
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Therefore in such cases hearken not to what feare sayes, or humour saith, or Sathan saith,
Therefore in such cases harken not to what Fear Says, or humour Says, or Sathan Says,
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or what the world saith, but hearken what truth it selfe saith, and what conscience saith,
or what the world Says, but harken what truth it self Says, and what conscience Says,
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when it is enlightened by the Spirit, as in good times when we are at the best.
when it is enlightened by the Spirit, as in good times when we Are At the best.
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True Christians, though more remisse, shall have so much comfort as shall support them from falling into despaire,
True Christians, though more remiss, shall have so much Comfort as shall support them from falling into despair,
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yet not so much as shall strengthen them, and carry them into a vigorous life, fit for Christians.
yet not so much as shall strengthen them, and carry them into a vigorous life, fit for Christians.
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5 When we have found any worke of grace, and thereupon that our faith is true, we ought to comfort our selves,
5 When we have found any work of grace, and thereupon that our faith is true, we ought to Comfort our selves,
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and to maintaine our comfort by all meanes. Everie grace is but faith exercised:
and to maintain our Comfort by all means. Every grace is but faith exercised:
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when our Saviour saith, Ye beleeve in God, beleeve also in me, he might have said also in particular, Be patient, be contented, be comforted.
when our Saviour Says, You believe in God, believe also in me, he might have said also in particular, Be patient, be contented, be comforted.
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But he names the root of all, Faith, wherein all graces are radically, which is therefore discerned in the fruits of it,
But he names the root of all, Faith, wherein all graces Are radically, which is Therefore discerned in the fruits of it,
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so that if any grace be found, as love to the brethren, hope of life everlasting,
so that if any grace be found, as love to the brothers, hope of life everlasting,
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or the like, there is faith. For the root and branches be together, though the root is not alwayes discerned.
or the like, there is faith. For the root and branches be together, though the root is not always discerned.
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And therefore when we discover any true faith in the fruit of it, let us support and comfort our selves with it.
And Therefore when we discover any true faith in the fruit of it, let us support and Comfort our selves with it.
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For when a man is in Christ, and by Christ an heire of heaven, and a childe of God, what in the world can befall him, that should deject over much,
For when a man is in christ, and by christ an heir of heaven, and a child of God, what in the world can befall him, that should deject over much,
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and cast him downe? What losse, what crosse, what want of friends, hath he not all in God,
and cast him down? What loss, what cross, what want of Friends, hath he not all in God,
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and in Christ, and in the promise? Do not the promises weigh downe all discouragements whatsoever? Surely they do.
and in christ, and in the promise? Do not the promises weigh down all discouragements whatsoever? Surely they do.
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And therefore we must strive against dejection.
And Therefore we must strive against dejection.
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For besides what I spake the last day, it is a dishonour to the profession of Religion, which is in it selfe so glorious, what a dishonour to God,
For beside what I spoke the last day, it is a dishonour to the profession of Religion, which is in it self so glorious, what a dishonour to God,
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and to Christ, when we have such glorious prerogatives, and priviledges, which the Angles themselves admire;
and to christ, when we have such glorious prerogatives, and privileges, which the Angles themselves admire;
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yet every petty crosse and losse that we meet withall in the world should cast us downe, we should take heed exceedingly of this,
yet every Petty cross and loss that we meet withal in the world should cast us down, we should take heed exceedingly of this,
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and should labour every day to have a more and more cleare sight of the promises that belong unto us,
and should labour every day to have a more and more clear sighed of the promises that belong unto us,
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and to know the priviledges of Christianity, and renew our faith in them continually, that they may be fresh to us in all temptations, and occasions whatsoever.
and to know the privileges of Christianity, and renew our faith in them continually, that they may be fresh to us in all temptations, and occasions whatsoever.
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I beseech you do but consider any one grand promise, which if it be rooted in the soule,
I beseech you do but Consider any one grand promise, which if it be rooted in the soul,
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how it is able to support the soule, against all troubles whatsoever.
how it is able to support the soul, against all Troubles whatsoever.
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As that, Feare not little flocke, for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdome. Or that other:
As that, fear not little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. Or that other:
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If God spared not his Sonne for us; how will he not with him give us all things else? If God spared not his Son for us; how will he not with him give us all things Else?
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Labour to have these things fresh in memory, together with the priviledges belonging to Christians. Thinke what is it to be a childe of God, and an heire of heaven.
Labour to have these things fresh in memory, together with the privileges belonging to Christians. Think what is it to be a child of God, and an heir of heaven.
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We must not looke onely to the blinde and darke side of our condition. Christians have two sides, one to heaven ward, and God-ward;
We must not look only to the blind and dark side of our condition. Christians have two sides, one to heaven ward, and Godward;
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and that is full of glory, certaine, and immoveable.
and that is full of glory, certain, and immoveable.
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Another towards the world, and that is oftentimes full of abasement, full of disgrace, and dejection.
another towards the world, and that is oftentimes full of abasement, full of disgrace, and dejection.
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That is moveable, sometimes better, sometimes worse, as God pleaseth to dispense his government in the Church.
That is movable, sometime better, sometime Worse, as God Pleases to dispense his government in the Church.
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Let us looke to the grace, to the comforts that belong to that grace, to the promises, the best side,
Let us look to the grace, to the comforts that belong to that grace, to the promises, the best side,
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and not to be carried away with the darknesse of the other.
and not to be carried away with the darkness of the other.
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It is a terrible sight to looke upon sinne, and miserie, and hell, and judgement to come;
It is a terrible sighed to look upon sin, and misery, and hell, and judgement to come;
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but what are these to a Christian that is in Christ, that seeth them all subdued,
but what Are these to a Christian that is in christ, that sees them all subdued,
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and overcome to him? The afflictions of the world, and the crosses of the world, what are they to a soule, that is alreadie in heaven by faith,
and overcome to him? The afflictions of the world, and the Crosses of the world, what Are they to a soul, that is already in heaven by faith,
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and seeth them all overcome in his head Christ? Be of good comfort, I have overcome the world.
and sees them all overcome in his head christ? Be of good Comfort, I have overcome the world.
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And therefore we must not be so malignant, as to looke all upon one part of a Christian,
And Therefore we must not be so malignant, as to look all upon one part of a Christian,
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and that the worser part which is the object of sence; for shame, live not by sence:
and that the Worse part which is the Object of sense; for shame, live not by sense:
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but if we be Christians, let us live by faith, looke to the best part: looke, upwards and forwards to that which is eternall.
but if we be Christians, let us live by faith, look to the best part: look, upward and forward to that which is Eternal.
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5 And withall labour to keepe the grace of the Spirit in continuall exercise upon all occasions.
5 And withal labour to keep the grace of the Spirit in continual exercise upon all occasions.
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For grace exercised brings certaine comfort: it may be with a Christian in his feelings as with the worst man living;
For grace exercised brings certain Comfort: it may be with a Christian in his feelings as with the worst man living;
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but he may thanke his owne negligence, his owne dulnesse; his not stirring up of the graces of God in him.
but he may thank his own negligence, his own dulness; his not stirring up of the graces of God in him.
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For therefore it is that he hangs the wing, upon every pettie crosse, on every occasion:
For Therefore it is that he hangs the wing, upon every Petty cross, on every occasion:
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Labour to have an heart ready to exercise grace suteable to that occasion; for then grace will reflect sweetly, where there is sinceritie and grace in exercise.
Labour to have an heart ready to exercise grace suitable to that occasion; for then grace will reflect sweetly, where there is sincerity and grace in exercise.
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Sinceritie alone will not comfort a man, unlesse it grow up to fruitfulnesse:
Sincerity alone will not Comfort a man, unless it grow up to fruitfulness:
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and fruitfulnesse which springs from the exercise of grace, hath a sweet reflection upon the soule.
and fruitfulness which springs from the exercise of grace, hath a sweet reflection upon the soul.
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Remember Lord how I have walked before thee, in truth, and with a perfect heart, saith Hezekiah. He stood then most in need of comfort, remember Lord how I have walked before thee, in truth, and with a perfect heart, Says Hezekiah. He stood then most in need of Comfort,
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and this comforted him, this his reflection upon his former sinceritie.
and this comforted him, this his reflection upon his former sincerity.
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So when a man can appeale unto God as Peter did, Lord thou knowest I love thee ▪ so much sincerity, so much boldnesse with God.
So when a man can appeal unto God as Peter did, Lord thou Knowest I love thee ▪ so much sincerity, so much boldness with God.
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And therefore let us keep grace in exercise, that we may be fruitfull in our lives and conversations,
And Therefore let us keep grace in exercise, that we may be fruitful in our lives and conversations,
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and then we shal be alwaies comfortable.
and then we shall be always comfortable.
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And to adde a little, there is no grace in a Christian, but if it be exercised, there is a suteable comfort upon it even here in this world.
And to add a little, there is no grace in a Christian, but if it be exercised, there is a suitable Comfort upon it even Here in this world.
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There is a Praemium ante praemium, A reward before a reward.
There is a premium ante Premium, A reward before a reward.
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Nay, the Heathen men, Socrates, and the best of them, so farre as they exercised the naturall goodnesse that was in them;
Nay, the Heathen men, Socrates, and the best of them, so Far as they exercised the natural Goodness that was in them;
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their consciences reflected peace so farre as they were good, and did good, they had peace, much more peace then bad men had.
their Consciences reflected peace so Far as they were good, and did good, they had peace, much more peace then bad men had.
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God gave even them some rewards, upon discharge of their duties:
God gave even them Some rewards, upon discharge of their duties:
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he will not be beholden to any man, that exerciseth any degree of goodnesse that is in him.
he will not be beholden to any man, that Exerciseth any degree of Goodness that is in him.
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Much more therefore shall a childe of God enjoy it, when he exerciseth his graces in any temptation,
Much more Therefore shall a child of God enjoy it, when he Exerciseth his graces in any temptation,
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when he overcomes any uncleane, earthly, vaine-glorious vindictive, or any other base lust, he shall finde peace of conscience suteable:
when he overcomes any unclean, earthly, vainglorious vindictive, or any other base lust, he shall find peace of conscience suitable:
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and the more he grows in strength, and resolution for the time to come, the more he groweth in inward peace.
and the more he grows in strength, and resolution for the time to come, the more he grows in inward peace.
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Righteousnesse and peace go together, not onely the righteousnesse of Christ, and our reconciliation before God;Righteousness and peace go together, not only the righteousness of christ, and our reconciliation before God;
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but also the righteousnesse of an holy life, and peace in our own consciences.
but also the righteousness of an holy life, and peace in our own Consciences.
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The righteousnesse of Christ entitles to heaven, and the righteousnesse of an holy life sheweth my title unto comfort.
The righteousness of christ entitles to heaven, and the righteousness of an holy life shows my title unto Comfort.
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As faith in Christs righteousnesse brings peace, so sanctification also:
As faith in Christ righteousness brings peace, so sanctification also:
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Christ is first King of righteousnesse, and then King of peace. And therfore where there is no righteousnesse, there is no peace. christ is First King of righteousness, and then King of peace. And Therefore where there is no righteousness, there is no peace.
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But on the contrary, as heat followeth the fire, and as the beames have an emanation from the Sunne,
But on the contrary, as heat follows the fire, and as the beams have an emanation from the Sun,
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so doth comfort arise from grace, especially from grace exercised.
so does Comfort arise from grace, especially from grace exercised.
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Therefore they that would have inward peace, let them labour to be gratious, and that not onely in the inward frame of the heart,
Therefore they that would have inward peace, let them labour to be gracious, and that not only in the inward frame of the heart,
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but in the exercise of grace upon all occasions.
but in the exercise of grace upon all occasions.
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For they that walke according to this rule, that is, of the new creature, peace be to them, and the whole Israel of God. For they that walk according to this Rule, that is, of the new creature, peace be to them, and the Whole Israel of God.
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Gal. 15 ▪ 16 ▪ an exact and carefull life will bring constant peace.Gal. 15 ▪ 16 ▪ an exact and careful life will bring constant peace.
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Therefore let us labour first for interest in Christs righteousnesse, and then for the righteousnesse of an holy life;
Therefore let us labour First for Interest in Christ righteousness, and then for the righteousness of an holy life;
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for a conscience to justifie us, that we have no purpose to live in any sinne,
for a conscience to justify us, that we have no purpose to live in any sin,
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and a not accusing conscience will be a justifying conscience.
and a not accusing conscience will be a justifying conscience.
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What a blessed condition shall we be in, to be in Christ, and to know that we are so? Oh the heaven on earth of such a man, as is in that condition!
What a blessed condition shall we be in, to be in christ, and to know that we Are so? O the heaven on earth of such a man, as is in that condition!
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For which way soever he looks, he finds matter of comfort.
For which Way soever he looks, he finds matter of Comfort.
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If he looks backward, to the government of the spirit that hath ruled him in the former part of his life, he may say with Saint Paul, I have fought a good fight, I have runne the race that God hath set before me.
If he looks backward, to the government of the Spirit that hath ruled him in the former part of his life, he may say with Saint Paul, I have fought a good fight, I have run the raze that God hath Set before me.
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And what a sweet reflection is this? he is not afraid to looke backe to his life past as other men.
And what a sweet reflection is this? he is not afraid to look back to his life passed as other men.
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If he looks forward, he seeth a place prepared for him in heaven, and there he sees himselfe already in Christ:
If he looks forward, he sees a place prepared for him in heaven, and there he sees himself already in christ:
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hence forth there is laid up for me a crowne of righteousnesse, which the righteous judge shall give me at that day:
hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the righteous judge shall give me At that day:
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and all that love his appearing, saith he, there.
and all that love his appearing, Says he, there.
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When there comes ill tydings of the Church abroad, and at home, it doth not much dismay him, his heart is fixed, he beleeveth in God,
When there comes ill tidings of the Church abroad, and At home, it does not much dismay him, his heart is fixed, he Believeth in God,
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and in Christ, and that keepes him from being like a reed shaken with every winde.
and in christ, and that keeps him from being like a reed shaken with every wind.
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For reproaches, and disgraces that he meets withall in the world, he weares them as his crowne,
For Reproaches, and disgraces that he meets withal in the world, he wears them as his crown,
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if they be for Religion and goodnesse sake. For his witnesse is in heaven, and in his owne conscience.
if they be for Religion and Goodness sake. For his witness is in heaven, and in his own conscience.
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And God in heaven, and his conscience within, do acquit him, and if he suffer for his deserts,
And God in heaven, and his conscience within, do acquit him, and if he suffer for his deserts,
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yet in all afflictions God dealeth with him as a correcting father, he knoweth he hath deserved them;
yet in all afflictions God deals with him as a correcting father, he Knoweth he hath deserved them;
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but he lookes on them as coming from a father in covenant with him:
but he looks on them as coming from a father in Covenant with him:
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And what can come from a father but what is sweet? He sees it moderated and sweetened,
And what can come from a father but what is sweet? He sees it moderated and sweetened,
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and in the issue tending to make him more holy. The sting is taken out, and a blessing is upon it, to make him better.
and in the issue tending to make him more holy. The sting is taken out, and a blessing is upon it, to make him better.
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And therefore what can make a Christian uncomfortable when he hath the Spirit of Christ, and faith the root of grace?
And Therefore what can make a Christian uncomfortable when he hath the Spirit of christ, and faith the root of grace?
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These comforts being warmed with meditation, will sticke close to the heart: comforts that are digested, are they that worke.
These comforts being warmed with meditation, will stick close to the heart: comforts that Are digested, Are they that work.
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Let them therefore not onely enter into the braine and fleete there, but let them sinke into the heart by often consideration of Gods love in Christ,
Let them Therefore not only enter into the brain and fleet there, but let them sink into the heart by often consideration of God's love in christ,
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and the priviledges of Christians here, and in heaven, where our head is, and where we shall be ere long ▪ Warme the heart with these,
and the privileges of Christians Here, and in heaven, where our head is, and where we shall be ere long ▪ Warm the heart with these,
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and see if any petty thing can cast thee downe. FINIS.
and see if any Petty thing can cast thee down. FINIS.
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