A sermon preached at the funerall of that painfull and faithfull seruant of Iesus Christ, Mr Thomas Wilson in his owne church at St Georges, in Canterbury the 25. day of Ianuary. In the yeare of our Lord God 1621. By William Svvift, preacher of Gods Word, at St Andrevves, within the citie of Canterbury.
A SERMON PREACHED AT THE FVNERALL OF Mr THOMAS WILSON, in his owne Parish Church at S. Georges, in the Citie of Canterbury, the 25. day of Ianuary. 1621. ROM. 8.18.
A SERMON PREACHED AT THE FUNERAL OF Mr THOMAS WILSON, in his own Parish Church At S. George's, in the city of Canterbury, the 25. day of Ianuary. 1621. ROM. 8.18.
THis Chapter, the 8. to the Romanes, may fitly be termed, a store-house, or treasury of spirituall and heauenly comforts, wherein the Apostle S. Paul vseth sundry arguments, to prepare,
THis Chapter, the 8. to the Romans, may fitly be termed, a storehouse, or treasury of spiritual and heavenly comforts, wherein the Apostle S. Paul uses sundry Arguments, to prepare,
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Ob: But here flesh and bloud will obiect, that heauen indeed may be glorious, but the way to heauen is long, grieuous, vnpleasant, full of troubles, feare, discontent,
Ob: But Here Flesh and blood will Object, that heaven indeed may be glorious, but the Way to heaven is long, grievous, unpleasant, full of Troubles, Fear, discontent,
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and the like, so that wkile we here remaine, in the participation of these sorrowes, our hearts faint within vs. The Apostle returneth answere to this Obiection in the words of my Text read vnto you, not denying the bitternesse of the potion,
and the like, so that wkile we Here remain, in the participation of these sorrows, our hearts faint within us The Apostle returns answer to this Objection in the words of my Text read unto you, not denying the bitterness of the potion,
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First, that Christians are subiect and lyable to the afflictions of this present life. Secondly, that all the afflictions of this life, although they may be many and great,
First, that Christians Are Subject and liable to the afflictions of this present life. Secondly, that all the afflictions of this life, although they may be many and great,
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Outward afflictions, when as God doth smite a man in his outward estate, in his goods, in his good name, in his credit, in the losse of his libertie by imprisonment;
Outward afflictions, when as God does smite a man in his outward estate, in his goods, in his good name, in his credit, in the loss of his liberty by imprisonment;
when the Father looketh for pleasant grapes, as the Prophet sayth, he findeth nothing but wild and soure grapes, this is no small crosse & corrosiue vnto Parents that feare God.
when the Father looks for pleasant grapes, as the Prophet say, he finds nothing but wild and sour grapes, this is no small cross & corrosive unto Parents that Fear God.
There be inward afflictions also, when as man is chastned with the vnquietnesse of his owne heart, trouble of his Conscience by reason of his sinnes, with a continuall feare and expectation of Gods wrath to take hold on him,
There be inward afflictions also, when as man is chastened with the unquietness of his own heart, trouble of his Conscience by reason of his Sins, with a continual Fear and expectation of God's wrath to take hold on him,
How patiently holy Iob did beare all outward afflictions, his History will informe you, but when he felt the heauie hand of God vpon him, in the troubles of his soule,
How patiently holy Job did bear all outward afflictions, his History will inform you, but when he felt the heavy hand of God upon him, in the Troubles of his soul,
Surely, these inward afflictions, haue carried so great a weight in the Conscience of some men, that labouring by all meanes to be rid of this yoke and troublesome burden, & not knowing how, they haue laid violent hands vpon their owne life;
Surely, these inward afflictions, have carried so great a weight in the Conscience of Some men, that labouring by all means to be rid of this yoke and troublesome burden, & not knowing how, they have laid violent hands upon their own life;
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Iacob the Patriarke, you shall finde complaining of a wearisome Pilgrimage, for when as Pharaoh demanded what was his age, he answer'd, an hundred and thirtie yeares, and withall informeth him of his sorrows, Few and evill haue beene the dayes of my Pilgrimages.
Iacob the Patriarch, you shall find complaining of a wearisome Pilgrimage, for when as Pharaoh demanded what was his age, he answered, an hundred and thirtie Years, and withal Informeth him of his sorrows, Few and evil have been the days of my Pilgrimages.
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and although the statutes of Christ were his songs in the house of his Pilgrimage, Preaching the Gospell to Iewes and Gentils, and to all men, that by all meanes he might saue some;
and although the statutes of christ were his songs in the house of his Pilgrimage, Preaching the Gospel to Iewes and Gentiles, and to all men, that by all means he might save Some;
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Yet in complaints he commeth not behind Iacob, nor Elias, neither Patriarkes nor Prophets, If in this life onely we haue hope in Christ, then (sayth he) we are of all men most miserable.
Yet in complaints he comes not behind Iacob, nor Elias, neither Patriarchs nor prophets, If in this life only we have hope in christ, then (say he) we Are of all men most miserable.
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Now concerning inward afflictiōs of the mind, trouble of conscience, feare of Gods wrath before mentioned, it is apparant that Gods children are not exempted nor priviledged from them, besides the example of Iob before named, I will instance onely in the Prophet Dauid, whose complaints are as Symtoms of the sicknesse of his mind, which are these;
Now Concerning inward afflictions of the mind, trouble of conscience, Fear of God's wrath before mentioned, it is apparent that God's children Are not exempted nor privileged from them, beside the Exampl of Job before nam, I will instance only in the Prophet David, whose complaints Are as Symptoms of the sickness of his mind, which Are these;
Now seeing that such are the afflictions of this present life, and that such maner of persons are subiect vnto them, to which might be added many moe examples of the Scripture,
Now seeing that such Are the afflictions of this present life, and that such manner of Persons Are Subject unto them, to which might be added many more Examples of the Scripture,
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yea, and Ecclesiasticall stories will afford many Presidents of like nature, of Gods people suffering vnder many Heathenish Emperours, in the Primatiue Church,
yea, and Ecclesiastical stories will afford many Presidents of like nature, of God's people suffering under many Heathenish emperors, in the Primitive Church,
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and since also vnder Turkes and Savages, and vnder the persecution of Antichrist, that man of sinne, of whom it is written, I saw the Strumpet drunken with the bloud of Saints.
and since also under Turkes and Savages, and under the persecution of Antichrist, that man of sin, of whom it is written, I saw the Strumpet drunken with the blood of Saints.
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Seeing then that the afflictions of this present life, doe fall into the lot of the righteous, whereof wee haue a cloud of witnesses. This may serue, to shew some men their errour,
Seeing then that the afflictions of this present life, do fallen into the lot of the righteous, whereof we have a cloud of Witnesses. This may serve, to show Some men their error,
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and withall to reproue them for the same, that if at any time they come vnder any bitter afflictions of this life, they sinke in despaire, and spare not to say, that God hath forsaken them, they are dam'd,
and withal to reprove them for the same, that if At any time they come under any bitter afflictions of this life, they sink in despair, and spare not to say, that God hath forsaken them, they Are damed,
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I find it recommended by Christ to the Church of the Laodiceans, and also by the Apostle it is pressed home to the Hebrewes with this amplification, seeing that God chastneth whom he loueth,
I find it recommended by christ to the Church of the Laodiceans, and also by the Apostle it is pressed home to the Hebrews with this amplification, seeing that God Chasteneth whom he loves,
and scourgeth euery son that he receiueth, if a man be without all corrections, whereof (sayth he) all are partakers; this immunitie and freedome causeth suspition in deed, that the same man cannot be the true child of God.
and scourges every son that he receiveth, if a man be without all corrections, whereof (say he) all Are partakers; this immunity and freedom Causes suspicion in deed, that the same man cannot be the true child of God.
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The greatest of all tentations (sayth a learned Father) is never at all to be tempted, which he groundeth vpon that saying to the Hebrewes, that he which is without all corrections is a Bastard and no sonne.
The greatest of all tentations (say a learned Father) is never At all to be tempted, which he groundeth upon that saying to the Hebrews, that he which is without all corrections is a Bastard and no son.
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If any man should inquire the way to that Citie, towards which he travelleth, if it be truly answered him thus, That the onely way to the same, is through many Deserts, steepie Mountaines,
If any man should inquire the Way to that city, towards which he travelleth, if it be truly answered him thus, That the only Way to the same, is through many Deserts, steepy Mountains,
Even so fareth it with a Christian that is bound for the kingdome of God, Christ Iesus hath giuen vs the markes of the way, not ease, pleasure, profit,
Even so fareth it with a Christian that is bound for the Kingdom of God, christ Iesus hath given us the marks of the Way, not ease, pleasure, profit,
Weeping, lamentations, sorrowes, trechery of friends, hatred of the world, persecutions, the Prison, Excommunications, death, martyrdome, and the like.
Weeping, lamentations, sorrows, treachery of Friends, hatred of the world, persecutions, the Prison, Excommunications, death, martyrdom, and the like.
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When as the Wise-men came from the East, and sought after Christ, they had the starre for their guide, of whom it is thus written, When they saw the starre, (the marke of their way) they reioyced with an exceeding great ioy.
When as the Wise men Come from the East, and sought After christ, they had the star for their guide, of whom it is thus written, When they saw the star, (the mark of their Way) they rejoiced with an exceeding great joy.
when as in their passage they met with those markes, whereof Christ before speaketh, they were full of ioy in all their tribulations, singing of Psalmes, clapping of their hands, kissing the stake;
when as in their passage they met with those marks, whereof christ before speaks, they were full of joy in all their tribulations, singing of Psalms, clapping of their hands, kissing the stake;
It is very necessary that the afflicted doe vnderstand who it is that hath smitten them, Come (sayth the Prophet) let vs returne to the Lord, He hath spoiled vs, He hath wounded vs, &c. Elihu did truely answere Iob, That all corrections are sealed of God.
It is very necessary that the afflicted doe understand who it is that hath smitten them, Come (say the Prophet) let us return to the Lord, He hath spoiled us, He hath wounded us, etc. Elihu did truly answer Job, That all corrections Are sealed of God.
Here is a necessary caveat also to be given to all afflicted, that they accuse not God of iniustice, for concerning thine afflictions, be they what they are, thy sinnes haue deserued much more.
Here is a necessary caveat also to be given to all afflicted, that they accuse not God of injustice, for Concerning thine afflictions, be they what they Are, thy Sins have deserved much more.
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And yet take this with all for thy comfort, that the afflictions of this present life are not alwayes iudgements, but sometimes are tryalls of thy faith, loue, obedience, patience,
And yet take this with all for thy Comfort, that the afflictions of this present life Are not always Judgments, but sometime Are trials of thy faith, love, Obedience, patience,
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and that thou liuest in some sinnes not as yet repented of then doe thou wisely suspect the worst, that by these afflictions layd vpon thee, haven doth chalenge thee for the same.
and that thou Livest in Some Sins not as yet repented of then do thou wisely suspect the worst, that by these afflictions laid upon thee, Haven does challenge thee for the same.
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then hasten forward an vnfained reformation, and let me answere thee with CHRISTS wordes in the Gospell, Sinne no more lest a worse thing come vnto thee.
then hasten forward an unfeigned Reformation, and let me answer thee with CHRIST words in the Gospel, Sin no more lest a Worse thing come unto thee.
Elihu answered Iob truely, that the marke that God aymeth at by those afflictions that he sendeth vpon his owne, is to open the eare of man, to cause him to harken vnto his word.
Elihu answered Job truly, that the mark that God aimeth At by those afflictions that he sends upon his own, is to open the ear of man, to cause him to harken unto his word.
I count (sayth the Apostle) &c. The Rhemes Testament readeth it thus, I doe thinke that the afflictions of this present time, but to thinke, leaueth it to vncertaintie.
I count (say the Apostle) etc. The Rheims Testament readeth it thus, I do think that the afflictions of this present time, but to think, Leaveth it to uncertainty.
I count, &c. As if the Apostle should haue thus sayd, I haue summed vp together all the sorrowes and afflictions of this life, having first examined every particular, I count what I finde,
I count, etc. As if the Apostle should have thus said, I have summed up together all the sorrows and afflictions of this life, having First examined every particular, I count what I find,
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for by experience I know what they are, namely, that they will not hold weight with that glory that shall be revealed to the Saints in the life to come.
for by experience I know what they Are, namely, that they will not hold weight with that glory that shall be revealed to the Saints in the life to come.
Non sunt paria, sayth Beza, If you put them all into the Balance, they will proue too light, much like to that of Iob, Oh that sayth he, my griefe were weighed, and my miseries were layd together in the Balance,
Non sunt paria, say Beza, If you put them all into the Balance, they will prove too Light, much like to that of Job, O that say he, my grief were weighed, and my misery's were laid together in the Balance,
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for it would be heavier then the sand of the Sea, &c. Even so, if all the troubles of this life were balanced with heavenly ioyes, they would proue much lighter then the same.
for it would be Heavier then the sand of the Sea, etc. Even so, if all the Troubles of this life were balanced with heavenly Joys, they would prove much lighter then the same.
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Which Metaphor the Apostle also vseth in his Epistle to the Corinthians, Our light afflictions (sayth he) which are but for a moment, causeth vnto vs a farre more excellent,
Which Metaphor the Apostle also uses in his Epistle to the Corinthians, Our Light afflictions (say he) which Are but for a moment, Causes unto us a Far more excellent,
When as Paul was taken vp into Paradise, he speaketh of himselfe, that he there heard ( NONLATINALPHABET) Ineffabilia verba, sayth the Latin translation, Words not possible for man to vtter.
When as Paul was taken up into Paradise, he speaks of himself, that he there herd () Ineffabilia verba, say the Latin Translation, Words not possible for man to utter.
while it is but in the bud, when man hath but a little taste of the same, by the worke and operation of the Spirit of God, be Gandium ineffabile, that is, vnspeakable ioy,
while it is but in the bud, when man hath but a little taste of the same, by the work and operation of the Spirit of God, be Gandium ineffabile, that is, unspeakable joy,
how vnable is man to expresse the perfection of it, even that glory, sayth my Text, that shall be revealed vnto vs. Saint Paul also to the Corinthians doth much magnifie this glory, but he explaneth it not;
how unable is man to express the perfection of it, even that glory, say my Text, that shall be revealed unto us Saint Paul also to the Corinthians does much magnify this glory, but he Explaineth it not;
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The things (sayth he) which eye hath not seene, neither eare hath heard, neither came into mans heart, are which God hath prepared for them that loue him.
The things (say he) which eye hath not seen, neither ear hath herd, neither Come into men heart, Are which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Yea, he proueth the truth hereof by Scripture, according, sayth he, as it is written, but not explaining the excellencie of this glory, by reason, or demonstration.
Yea, he Proves the truth hereof by Scripture, according, say he, as it is written, but not explaining the excellency of this glory, by reason, or demonstration.
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But beloued, I marvell the lesse that the Prophets of God, and Apostles of our Saviour Christ, haue passed by the description of this glory which we hope for in the life to come,
But Beloved, I marvel the less that the prophets of God, and Apostles of our Saviour christ, have passed by the description of this glory which we hope for in the life to come,
and without any particular illustration of the emminencie thereof, when as the Lord Christ himselfe, praying to God his Father for this glory to be given vnto his Church, calleth it onely that glory, which himselfe had with his Father before the world was, but he explaineth it not.
and without any particular illustration of the emminencie thereof, when as the Lord christ himself, praying to God his Father for this glory to be given unto his Church, calls it only that glory, which himself had with his Father before the world was, but he Explaineth it not.
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as by any description, or demonstrations, to present vnto you the perfection of this glory, for if mans heart cannot conceiue it, then much lesse is mans tongue able to expresse it.
as by any description, or demonstrations, to present unto you the perfection of this glory, for if men heart cannot conceive it, then much less is men tongue able to express it.
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For we know (sayth he) that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle be destroyed, we haue a building giuen of God, that is, a house not made with hands, but eternall in the heavens.
For we know (say he) that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle be destroyed, we have a building given of God, that is, a house not made with hands, but Eternal in the heavens.
And againe, there is another difference betweene the afflictions of this life, and the glory which shall be revealed vnto vs, which doth not a little detract from the fitnesse of this comparison,
And again, there is Another difference between the afflictions of this life, and the glory which shall be revealed unto us, which does not a little detract from the fitness of this comparison,
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All which confirmeth the truth of this Text, that the afflictions of this present time are not worthie of the glory that shall be shewed vnto vs. This glory which in a due time shall be revealed, it is no worldly glory, no vaine-glory;
All which confirmeth the truth of this Text, that the afflictions of this present time Are not worthy of the glory that shall be showed unto us This glory which in a due time shall be revealed, it is no worldly glory, no vainglory;
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these will passe away as shadowes without substance, which are lighter then the wind, they haue no weight at all in them, there is no remembrance at all of earthly pleasures when as man leaueth them, they vanish away,
these will pass away as shadows without substance, which Are lighter then the wind, they have no weight At all in them, there is no remembrance At all of earthly pleasures when as man Leaveth them, they vanish away,
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Behold (sayth he) I see the Heavens open, and the sonne of Man standing at the right hand of God, &c. And this is it which Paul presseth to the Colossians, for the hopes sake which is layd vp for you in heaven, &c. So then all the afflictions of this present time, are not worthie of the glory that shall be revealed vnto vs.
Behold (say he) I see the Heavens open, and the son of Man standing At the right hand of God, etc. And this is it which Paul Presseth to the colossians, for the hope's sake which is laid up for you in heaven, etc. So then all the afflictions of this present time, Are not worthy of the glory that shall be revealed unto us
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If all those troubles, yea, sufferings for Christ, and Martyrdome it selfe be not worthy of heavens ioy, then no other workes certainly can of themselues merit eternall life,
If all those Troubles, yea, sufferings for christ, and Martyrdom it self be not worthy of heavens joy, then no other works Certainly can of themselves merit Eternal life,
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At my comming into this Church, when I beheld the people here assembled, I remembred that report which the Evangelist giueth of our Saviour Christ, When he saw the multitude, he had compassion vpon them,
At my coming into this Church, when I beheld the people Here assembled, I remembered that report which the Evangelist gives of our Saviour christ, When he saw the multitude, he had compassion upon them,
This being your owne case (my beloved) I may fitly compare your sorrowes, to the sorrowes of Ierusalem, lamented by the Prophet Ieremy, How doth that Citie, sayth he, remaine solitary, that was full of people;
This being your own case (my Beloved) I may fitly compare your sorrows, to the sorrows of Ierusalem, lamented by the Prophet Ieremy, How does that city, say he, remain solitary, that was full of people;
or Comforter, who of late, for the plentie and puritie of the Word, reioyced aboue all other Parishes and Villages round about her? Alas, the reason is soone rendred.
or Comforter, who of late, for the plenty and purity of the Word, rejoiced above all other Parishes and Villages round about her? Alas, the reason is soon rendered.
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But God soone vnmasked this Adversary, whose vizard being puld off, it instantly appeared to the world that he had the marke of the Beast in his forehead,
But God soon unmasked this Adversary, whose vizard being pulled off, it instantly appeared to the world that he had the mark of the Beast in his forehead,
And as this true Shepheard of Christ was furnished with excellent gifts, both of Nature and Arts, whereby he was well fitted to the worke of the Ministery, so was he most laborious, industrious,
And as this true Shepherd of christ was furnished with excellent Gifts, both of Nature and Arts, whereby he was well fitted to the work of the Ministry, so was he most laborious, Industria,
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even from the time of his first comming to his charge, to the time of his death, having remained among you the space of 36. yeares, preaching vsually in this place three times every weeke, lecturing vpon three severall Bookes of Scripture;
even from the time of his First coming to his charge, to the time of his death, having remained among you the Molle of 36. Years, preaching usually in this place three times every Week, lecturing upon three several Books of Scripture;
In which constancie of his labours, he fulfilled that saying of one, who would haue Imperatorem stantem mori concionatorem concionantem mori, where should the Emperour die, sayth he,
In which constancy of his labours, he fulfilled that saying of one, who would have Imperatorem stantem Mori concionatorem concionantem Mori, where should the Emperor die, say he,
as one that answered the Orator, who earnestly pleading for attention, was interrupred by one of his Auditors, demanding vpon what argument he would Discourse.
as one that answered the Orator, who earnestly pleading for attention, was interrupred by one of his Auditors, demanding upon what argument he would Discourse.
He answered, that it should be in the prayse of Hercules, then sayd he, Num quis Herculem vituperat, Is there any here that dispray seth Hercules, holding it a vaine labour to prayse where none disprayseth.
He answered, that it should be in the praise of Hercules, then said he, Num quis Herculem vituperat, Is there any Here that dispray seth Hercules, holding it a vain labour to praise where none dispraiseth.
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Or happily to my testimony of this worthy Pastor, some will answere me much like as the Samaritans answered the woman of Samaria concerning Christ, We beleeue all this, not because of your report,
Or happily to my testimony of this worthy Pastor, Some will answer me much like as the Samaritans answered the woman of Samaria Concerning christ, We believe all this, not Because of your report,
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When my selfe did visite him in his sicknesse, and perceiued the great weaknesse of his body, I counselled him, vpon returne of strength (if God so pleased) to be moderate in his paynes for a time;
When my self did visit him in his sickness, and perceived the great weakness of his body, I counseled him, upon return of strength (if God so pleased) to be moderate in his pains for a time;
He answered me in these very words, Were I in health of body, I say alwayes with the Apostle, Vae mihi si non evangelizavero, Woe vnto me if I preach not the Gospell, but in my sicknes I know the Lord will not require it of me.
He answered me in these very words, Were I in health of body, I say always with the Apostle, Vae mihi si non Evangelize, Woe unto me if I preach not the Gospel, but in my sickness I know the Lord will not require it of me.
to you that lament the losse of your Shepheard, as the Israelites did for their Moses, so you for this Prophet of God, were your Shepheard to returne his answere from Heaven, it would be much like to Christs words, to the lamenting Women that followed after him.
to you that lament the loss of your Shepherd, as the Israelites did for their Moses, so you for this Prophet of God, were your Shepherd to return his answer from Heaven, it would be much like to Christ words, to the lamenting Women that followed After him.
He hath met with that comfortable greeting of the Lord, Euge bone serve & fidelis, it is well done good servant and faithfull, thou hast beene faithfull in little, I will make thee ruler over much: enter into thy masters ioy.
He hath met with that comfortable greeting of the Lord, Euge bone serve & Fidelis, it is well done good servant and faithful, thou hast been faithful in little, I will make thee ruler over much: enter into thy Masters joy.
then in the time of his life, or rather like vnto S. Pauls care, that when he departed from the Church of Ephesus, he would haue grievous Wolues kept out, that otherwise would make a havock of the flocke the which he very earnestly committed to the care and trust of the Elders of that Church,
then in the time of his life, or rather like unto S. Paul's care, that when he departed from the Church of Ephesus, he would have grievous Wolves kept out, that otherwise would make a havoc of the flock the which he very earnestly committed to the care and trust of the Elders of that Church,
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Now to you his grieued flocke, let me minister a few words of comfort, I say to you as Abraham did to Isaak his sonne, My sonne, sayth he, God will provide a sacrifice;
Now to you his grieved flock, let me minister a few words of Comfort, I say to you as Abraham did to Isaac his son, My son, say he, God will provide a sacrifice;
Let the crop and harvest be answerable to that seed that hath beene here sowne, certainly a plentifull seed, let the effect thereof be seene by a plentifull harvest.
Let the crop and harvest be answerable to that seed that hath been Here sown, Certainly a plentiful seed, let the Effect thereof be seen by a plentiful harvest.
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That in the end, you may meet againe with your Shepheard, who by the hand of God is now pulled away from you, of whom this remaineth onely to be spoken;
That in the end, you may meet again with your Shepherd, who by the hand of God is now pulled away from you, of whom this remains only to be spoken;
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He hath fought a good fight, He hath finished his course, He hath kept the Faith, from hence forth is laid vp for him the Crowne of righteousnesse, which the Lord shall giue vnto him at that day;
He hath fought a good fight, He hath finished his course, He hath kept the Faith, from hence forth is laid up for him the Crown of righteousness, which the Lord shall give unto him At that day;
And all this through the merits of IESVS CHRIST, to whom with GOD the Father, and the blessed Spirit, be all honour, glory, prayse, and dominion, now and for ever. Amen. { inverted ⁂ } FINIS.
And all this through the merits of JESUS CHRIST, to whom with GOD the Father, and the blessed Spirit, be all honour, glory, praise, and dominion, now and for ever. Amen. { inverted ⁂ } FINIS.
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