A cordiall for Christians in the time of affliction. Or, A sermon preached at Kethering Lecture by Master Robert Bolton, Bachelour of Divinity, and sometimes fellow of Brasen-nose Colledge in Oxford. Published by I.S.
IN the former part of this Chapter, the Prophet in the Person of the Church complaines of the paucity of GODS people, of the fewnesse of those that truly feare GOD,
IN the former part of this Chapter, the Prophet in the Person of the Church complains of the paucity of GOD'S people, of the fewness of those that truly Fear GOD,
First, by way of resemblance, comparing them to the gatherings of Summer, and the grape-gleanings of the Vintage, vers. 1. Secondly plainely, by saying the good man is perished out of the earth,
First, by Way of resemblance, comparing them to the gatherings of Summer, and the grape-gleanings of the Vintage, vers. 1. Secondly plainly, by saying the good man is perished out of the earth,
and the great man uttereth his mischievous desire, so they wrap it up, v. 3. Secondly, in a borrowed speech, resembling the best to a bryar, to a thorny hedge - v. 4.
and the great man utters his mischievous desire, so they wrap it up, v. 3. Secondly, in a borrowed speech, resembling the best to a briar, to a thorny hedge - v. 4.
But it is the LORD that doth great things, and therefore in him onely rejoyce, Psal. 126. 3. Also Ier. 17. 5. Cursed be the man that trusteth in man,
But it is the LORD that does great things, and Therefore in him only rejoice, Psalm 126. 3. Also Jeremiah 17. 5. Cursed be the man that Trusteth in man,
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and rely upon the LORD, v. 7. which blessed confidence, and safe repose upon the all-sufficient God, doth beget this glorious triumph over the insolency and insultation of their enemies in the time of their depression and disgrace, v. 8. And this excellent exercise of their faith, doth repell and conquer very sore and sharpe temptations, which are wont to set upon the servants of GOD in their sufferings under the pressures and oppressions of the wicked, the cruell mockings and scornefull insultations of the enemies to their goodnesse:
and rely upon the LORD, v. 7. which blessed confidence, and safe repose upon the All-sufficient God, does beget this glorious triumph over the insolency and insultation of their enemies in the time of their depression and disgrace, v. 8. And this excellent exercise of their faith, does repel and conquer very soar and sharp temptations, which Are wont to Set upon the Servants of GOD in their sufferings under the pressures and oppressions of the wicked, the cruel mockings and scornful insultations of the enemies to their Goodness:
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Ne { que } tantum est acerbitatis in ipso malo, quantum in ludibrijs improborum, ubi nobis petulanter insultant, derident fidem nostram & ingenuis naturis semper est durior contumelia, quam ipsa mors.
Ne { que } Tantum est acerbitatis in ipso Malo, quantum in ludibrijs improborum, ubi nobis petulanter insultant, derident fidem nostram & ingenuis naturis semper est durior Contumely, quam ipsa mors.
Sunne, Moone and the Stars for me, the prayers of all that blessed communion of my fellow Saints presse continually for me unto the throne of grace, all the promises in GODS Booke are in CHRIST Yea and Amen, &c. So certainely shall Jup againe, sooner or later gloriously for ever.
Sun, Moon and the Stars for me, the Prayers of all that blessed communion of my fellow Saints press continually for me unto the throne of grace, all the promises in GOD'S Book Are in CHRIST Yea and Amen, etc. So Certainly shall Jup again, sooner or later gloriously for ever.
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We know what end the LORD made, Iam. 5. 11. David was fearefully plunged into a dungeon of extreame horror, Psal. 77. Yet the right hand of the most high changed all this.
We know what end the LORD made, Iam. 5. 11. David was fearfully plunged into a dungeon of extreme horror, Psalm 77. Yet the right hand of the most high changed all this.
or world of creatures can keepe him downe, whom the LORD of Heaven and Earth will raise, either let the malice of the wicked manacle the Almighty arme of GOD, which is more then utterly and infinitely unpossible,
or world of creatures can keep him down, whom the LORD of Heaven and Earth will raise, either let the malice of the wicked manacle the Almighty arm of GOD, which is more then utterly and infinitely unpossible,
or as sure as that highest Majesty is in Heaven, every faithfull servant of JESUS CHRIST shall rise againe out of the most desperate distresse, at the utmost, at that great day, which will be most illustrious,
or as sure as that highest Majesty is in Heaven, every faithful servant of JESUS CHRIST shall rise again out of the most desperate distress, At the utmost, At that great day, which will be most illustrious,
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Nay in the meane time in the darkest midnight of distresse, the LORD will blessedly shine into my heart with the beams of his favour, sence of his love & presence of his Spirit;
Nay in the mean time in the Darkest midnight of distress, the LORD will blessedly shine into my heart with the beams of his favour, sense of his love & presence of his Spirit;
For besides particular promises for that purpose, observe, Isa. 43. 2. When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, through the floods that they doe not overflow thee;
For beside particular promises for that purpose, observe, Isaiah 43. 2. When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, through the floods that they do not overflow thee;
for then Faith is set a worke onely to find comfort in GOD. 2. Most prayerfull, Esa. 26. 16, 17. LORD in trouble have they visited thee, they powred out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them,
for then Faith is Set a work only to find Comfort in GOD. 2. Most prayerful, Isaiah 26. 16, 17. LORD in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them,
though they be prayerfull at other times, yet this sets an edge and heate to their Prayers. 3. GODS children in time of their sufferings be most humble, &c. and to such as be most faithfull, prayerfull and humble GOD is wont to reveale and communicate himselfe with much familiarity and love, no restraint, no dungeon can hinder the ascending of our faithfull, humble prayers unto GOD,
though they be prayerful At other times, yet this sets an edge and heat to their Prayers. 3. GOD'S children in time of their sufferings be most humble, etc. and to such as be most faithful, prayerful and humble GOD is wont to reveal and communicate himself with much familiarity and love, no restraint, no dungeon can hinder the ascending of our faithful, humble Prayers unto GOD,
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And so did all those sweet exaltations of spirit which possessed our blessed Martyrs in Queene Maries time and all other Saints of GOD at any other times, in times of pressure and persecution.
And so did all those sweet exaltations of Spirit which possessed our blessed Martyrs in Queen Mary's time and all other Saints of GOD At any other times, in times of pressure and persecution.
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Those that are enemies to the Church and GODS children were they in the same troubles they see the Saints of GOD in, would indeed yell and howle and roare having no protection nor antidote against the sting and venome of their sorrowes and sufferings,
Those that Are enemies to the Church and GOD'S children were they in the same Troubles they see the Saints of GOD in, would indeed yell and howl and roar having no protection nor antidote against the sting and venom of their sorrows and sufferings,
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and therefore they conceive, and thereupon out of their cruell and dung-hill dispositions insult, that Christians are paid home horribly and plagu'd in such cases, no knowing poore soules that the Saints have a soveraigne inward vertue,
and Therefore they conceive, and thereupon out of their cruel and dunghill dispositions insult, that Christians Are paid home horribly and plagued in such cases, no knowing poor Souls that the Saints have a sovereign inward virtue,
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and Kings you know are impatient at opposition, yet Davids patience takes away the sting and spiritually answers, It may be the LORD hath sent him, observe how grace conquers,
and Kings you know Are impatient At opposition, yet Davids patience Takes away the sting and spiritually answers, It may be the LORD hath sent him, observe how grace conquers,
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and that Faith in GODS children begets not onely peace, but patience, Rom. 5. 3. We rejoyce in tribulation, knowing that tribulation bringeth forth patience.
and that Faith in GOD'S children begets not only peace, but patience, Rom. 5. 3. We rejoice in tribulation, knowing that tribulation brings forth patience.
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GODS children looke upon the offence, their owne deserts, and the first moover, GOD himselfe, who corrects in love and for his good, which causeth a vast difference either to exasperate and enrage,
GOD'S children look upon the offence, their own deserts, and the First mover, GOD himself, who corrects in love and for his good, which Causes a vast difference either to exasperate and enrage,
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Thus did Iob, Ioseph, David, and so did all that truly feare GOD procure a great deale of ease and patience to their soules, It is the LORD, &c. looking upon their owne deserts, upon GODS kindnesse,
Thus did Job, Ioseph, David, and so did all that truly Fear GOD procure a great deal of ease and patience to their Souls, It is the LORD, etc. looking upon their own deserts, upon GOD'S kindness,
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at length an enemy came against him, and tooke him, and killed his children before him, he having one little one at nurse it was sent for and also slaine before his eyes,
At length an enemy Come against him, and took him, and killed his children before him, he having one little one At nurse it was sent for and also slain before his eyes,
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but that it was by his owne strength, &c. Quoties nobis negotium est cum improbis, duo sunt consideranda. 1. Improbos nobis sine causa inferre molestiam,
but that it was by his own strength, etc. How often nobis Negotium est cum improbis, duo sunt consideranda. 1. Improbos nobis sine causa infer molestiam,
& ideò justam esse causam nostram ipsorum respectu. 2. Nos tamen justè affligi divinitús; quia semper reperiemus multas causas cur Dominus nos castiget.
& ideò justam esse Causam nostram Ipsorum respectu. 2. Nos tamen justè affligi divinitús; quia semper reperiemus multas causas cur Dominus nos castiget.
For this purpose GOD is wont to improove his owne Omnipotency, all the hoasts of Heaven and Earth, the ordinary and extraordinary agency of his creatures, the Sun, the Sea, the Stars, Haylestones, &c. must miraculously serve GODS turne for the executing of this judgement for the Church.
For this purpose GOD is wont to improve his own Omnipotency, all the hosts of Heaven and Earth, the ordinary and extraordinary agency of his creatures, the Sun, the Sea, the Stars, Hailstones, etc. must miraculously serve GOD'S turn for the executing of this judgement for the Church.
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After the execution upon the enemies and the darkenesse of distresse dispelled by the light of GODS countenance, ariseth upon the Church the Sunne of lightsomenesse, joy,
After the execution upon the enemies and the darkness of distress dispelled by the Light of GOD'S countenance, arises upon the Church the Sun of lightsomeness, joy,
and comfort, as we see in Moses song, Exod. 15. The song of Deborah, Iudg. 5. The feasting of the Iewes after the hanging of Hamon, the joy of the Kingdome after 88. The day of holy feasting for our Salvation from the Powder-plot;
and Comfort, as we see in Moses song, Exod 15. The song of Deborah, Judges 5. The feasting of the Iewes After the hanging of Hamon, the joy of the Kingdom After 88. The day of holy feasting for our Salvation from the Powder plot;
In the mercifull performance of his gratious promises unto his people, then shall the Church find and feele the truth of these blessed promises, Gen. 15 ▪ 1. & 17. 1. of the promise to Abraham and to his Seed. So Exod. 6. 3. Iosh. 1. 5. How sweetly might Ioshua refresh himselfe with the sence of GODS mercy and truth, in making good unto him that promise, Iosh. 1. I will never faile thee nor forsake thee.
In the merciful performance of his gracious promises unto his people, then shall the Church find and feel the truth of these blessed promises, Gen. 15 ▪ 1. & 17. 1. of the promise to Abraham and to his Seed. So Exod 6. 3. Joshua 1. 5. How sweetly might Ioshua refresh himself with the sense of GOD'S mercy and truth, in making good unto him that promise, Joshua 1. I will never fail thee nor forsake thee.
because it shall surely come and not stay, when they returned so merrily homewards, Ps. 126. Queene Elizabeth of that 1 Sam. 2. 30. Them that honour me I will honour, when the great GOD of armes, with his powerfull arme had scattered like a heape of dust before the wind that mighty and (as they cal'd it) invincible Spanish-fleet.
Because it shall surely come and not stay, when they returned so merrily homeward, Ps. 126. Queen Elizabeth of that 1 Sam. 2. 30. Them that honour me I will honour, when the great GOD of arms, with his powerful arm had scattered like a heap of dust before the wind that mighty and (as they called it) invincible Spanish-fleet.
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and drinke them, Psa. 75. 8. Esa. 10. 12. When Ashur had punished GODS people, and began to burst with pride, then GOD sets upon him and destroyes him.
and drink them, Psa. 75. 8. Isaiah 10. 12. When Ashur had punished GOD'S people, and began to burst with pride, then GOD sets upon him and Destroys him.
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But observe here the persecutors shall see the rising againe and prosperity, which will burst their very heart with envy and make them gnash the teeth,
But observe Here the persecutors shall see the rising again and Prosperity, which will burst their very heart with envy and make them gnash the teeth,
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as a peece and beginning of that hellish gnashing of the teeth hereafter, when they shall see those blessed ones, whom they have so hated and persecuted, sit downe with Abraham, Isaack and Iacob, in the kingdome of Heaven and themselves excluded. And shame shall cover her. ]
as a piece and beginning of that hellish gnashing of the teeth hereafter, when they shall see those blessed ones, whom they have so hated and persecuted, fit down with Abraham, Isaac and Iacob, in the Kingdom of Heaven and themselves excluded. And shame shall cover her. ]
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And at this sight she shall be horribly ashamed, especially because in the time of the Churches distresse, disgrace, she did pestilently please and applaud her selfe with such insulting words as these ( where is now the LORD her GOD ) she is now downe she will never rise againe,
And At this sighed she shall be horribly ashamed, especially Because in the time of the Churches distress, disgrace, she did pestilently please and applaud her self with such insulting words as these (where is now the LORD her GOD) she is now down she will never rise again,
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and now she sees those over whom she so insulted, crown'd with deliverance and joy, and her selfe covered with confusion and shame. My eyes shall behold her. ]
and now she sees those over whom she so insulted, crowned with deliverance and joy, and her self covered with confusion and shame. My eyes shall behold her. ]
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Which equally will rent the hearts of the enemies with selfe-vexing rage, as refresh the affections of GODS faithfull children with glorious joy, not because their opposites are ruined;
Which equally will rend the hearts of the enemies with self-vexing rage, as refresh the affections of GOD'S faithful children with glorious joy, not Because their opposites Are ruined;
and his justice to their implacable and incurable enemies is made more illustrious and admirable. Now she shall be troden down as the mire in the streets.
and his Justice to their implacable and incurable enemies is made more illustrious and admirable. Now she shall be trodden down as the mire in the streets.
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as had they might to their malice, they would swallow up quickly the whole Israell of GOD Psa. 124. 3. Sith the Church of GOD sees and is so sensible of the scornefull carriage of her enemies,
as had they might to their malice, they would swallow up quickly the Whole Israel of GOD Psa. 124. 3. Sith the Church of GOD sees and is so sensible of the scornful carriage of her enemies,
and labours so industriously to fortifie herselfe with reasons against that temptation of being troubled with their insultations in the time of her trouble;
and labours so industriously to fortify herself with Reasons against that temptation of being troubled with their insultations in the time of her trouble;
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It is the wont of the wicked out of their dunghill, dogged, and divellish dispositions, proudly to insult and beare themselves insolently against the servants of GOD in the time of their sufferings.
It is the wont of the wicked out of their dunghill, dogged, and devilish dispositions, proudly to insult and bear themselves insolently against the Servants of GOD in the time of their sufferings.
Proofes for this you have, Ezek. 25. 3, 6. Because thou hast cryed aha, and rejoyced and clapped thine hand when Israell went into captivity. Because ▪ thou hast clapped thine hands,
Proofs for this you have, Ezekiel 25. 3, 6. Because thou hast cried aha, and rejoiced and clapped thine hand when Israel went into captivity. Because ▪ thou hast clapped thine hands,
ergo Eze. 26. 2. Tyrus said against Ierusalem aha she is broken, Ezek. 36. 2. The Enemy said, Aha, the ancient high places are oursin possession, ergo, &c. Zepha. 2. 8. I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, wherby they have reproached my people and magnified themselves against their border, ergo, &c. Psa. 137. 3. They that carried us away captive, required of us a song,
ergo Ezekiel 26. 2. Tyre said against Ierusalem aha she is broken, Ezekiel 36. 2. The Enemy said, Aha, the ancient high places Are oursin possession, ergo, etc. Zephaniah. 2. 8. I have herd the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people and magnified themselves against their border, ergo, etc. Psa. 137. 3. They that carried us away captive, required of us a song,
and misery of every godly man, Affectus ex odio & gaudio mixtus (so the Greeke word signifies) cum odio impulsi, laetamur vel gaudemus in aliorum calamitatibus, est affectus proprius Diabolorum:
and misery of every godly man, Affectus ex odio & gaudio mixtus (so the Greek word signifies) cum odio impulsi, laetamur vel We rejoice in Aliorum calamitatibus, est affectus proprius Diabolical:
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and this comes from the Divell, to say, O see then what all these are, the Divell himselfe would joyne in this (if he were amongst you) save this for the language in hell hereafter, begin not now so soone,
and this comes from the devil, to say, Oh see then what all these Are, the devil himself would join in this (if he were among you) save this for the language in hell hereafter, begin not now so soon,
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for this shews thou art a member of Satan, and he is the head and thou tastest of him, else no man could rejoyce at a good mans fall ▪ when therefore thou seest or hereafter hearest of any that doe so;
for this shows thou art a member of Satan, and he is the head and thou tastest of him, Else no man could rejoice At a good men fallen ▪ when Therefore thou See or hereafter Hearst of any that do so;
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but amongst good and religious men, though some be hypocrites, and weare vizards in their faces that we cannot discerne them (whom the LORD discover and unmaske) we hold not with them,
but among good and religious men, though Some be Hypocrites, and wear vizards in their faces that we cannot discern them (whom the LORD discover and unmask) we hold not with them,
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1. Looke to the cause and ground of thy sufferings, els all is naught, if that be not good, 1 Cor. 13. 2. Thou must have a calling to suffer and not to thrust thy selfe into it without a calling.
1. Look to the cause and ground of thy sufferings, Else all is nought, if that be not good, 1 Cor. 13. 2. Thou must have a calling to suffer and not to thrust thy self into it without a calling.
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3. Thou must have a cleare conscience lying in no knowne sinne, or else thy suffering may be as Ananias and Saphira, just upon thee for thy hypocrisie.
3. Thou must have a clear conscience lying in no known sin, or Else thy suffering may be as Ananias and Sapphira, just upon thee for thy hypocrisy.
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5. These insulting Enemies are but as the Wine-presses to wring out the sweet juyce of Patience and Prayer out of Christians, they are but as the Shepheards dogg to keep the sheep out of the severalls, and from unwholsome places;
5. These insulting Enemies Are but as the Winepresses to wring out the sweet juice of Patience and Prayer out of Christians, they Are but as the Shepherds dog to keep the sheep out of the severals, and from unwholesome places;
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From this first reason, which is used by the Church to disswade wicked men from rejoycing at her fall, I observe, The dearest servants of GOD may fall into the deepest distresse.
From this First reason, which is used by the Church to dissuade wicked men from rejoicing At her fallen, I observe, The dearest Servants of GOD may fallen into the Deepest distress.
but hath taken the yoake and will weare it for ever, then tell me what joy hath ceazed on his heart when he hath CHRIST, from hence will spring as much joy as the heart will hold and more:
but hath taken the yoke and will wear it for ever, then tell me what joy hath ceased on his heart when he hath CHRIST, from hence will spring as much joy as the heart will hold and more:
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If a poore man that lived in want a long time, had many thousands befalne him by the death of some great man, with what joy would he imbrace it? So when a scorched heart with sight and sence of sinne takes CHRIST and hath Heaven and Earth,
If a poor man that lived in want a long time, had many thousands befallen him by the death of Some great man, with what joy would he embrace it? So when a scorched heart with sighed and sense of sin Takes CHRIST and hath Heaven and Earth,
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therfore with the Apostle I bid such a man rejoyce evermore, showte for joy, &c. Saint Chrysostome would have a Christians joy to be like the Sea, into which if a sparke fall, it cannot dry up all the moisture of the water, but is presently extinct:
Therefore with the Apostle I bid such a man rejoice evermore, shout for joy, etc. Saint Chrysostom would have a Christians joy to be like the Sea, into which if a spark fallen, it cannot dry up all the moisture of the water, but is presently extinct:
and great reason, doth not CHRIST promise that what we loose here for him, we shall have an hundred fold? What ever it be, GOD is All-sufficient and can give the comfort of it to his, that we may have an hundred fold of the comfort of these things here, and happinesse hereafter:
and great reason, does not CHRIST promise that what we lose Here for him, we shall have an hundred fold? What ever it be, GOD is All-sufficient and can give the Comfort of it to his, that we may have an hundred fold of the Comfort of these things Here, and happiness hereafter:
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Secondly, If thou allowest any sin these afflictions be the beginning of Hell torments, as Christians spirituall joy argues the beginning of their joyes of Heaven.
Secondly, If thou allowest any since these afflictions be the beginning of Hell torments, as Christians spiritual joy argues the beginning of their Joys of Heaven.
Thirdly, All things fall alike to all outwardly, both the godly and the wicked may have afflictions, they worke in the one contrary to the other, in the one they work brokennesse of heart and humility, in the other contrary:
Thirdly, All things fallen alike to all outwardly, both the godly and the wicked may have afflictions, they work in the one contrary to the other, in the one they work brokenness of heart and humility, in the other contrary:
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Is not the sence of the want of troubles now a trouble unto thee? but if thou hast none inward, thou hast some outward, art thou not smitten with the ill tongues of the wicked? Though a Christian may goe so farre (though very rare) as not to have ill tongues against him,
Is not the sense of the want of Troubles now a trouble unto thee? but if thou hast none inward, thou hast Some outward, art thou not smitten with the ill tongues of the wicked? Though a Christian may go so Far (though very rare) as not to have ill tongues against him,
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