A second sermon vpon the ix. chapter of the holy gospel of Iesus Christ according to Saint Iohn Preached at S. Maries in Oxford, the 11. of December. 1586. By Iohn Chardon Doctor of Diuinity. Seene perused and allowed.
I haue spoken heretofore out of this place (men, fathers and brethren, beloued in our Lord and Sauiour) of the Exordium or entrance vnto the miracle which Christ wrought vpon the man that was blinde from his mothers wombe at Ierusalem, not farre from the gates of the Temple, in which I found three thinges to be contained:
I have spoken heretofore out of this place (men, Father's and brothers, Beloved in our Lord and Saviour) of the Exordium or Entrance unto the miracle which christ wrought upon the man that was blind from his mother's womb At Ierusalem, not Far from the gates of the Temple, in which I found three things to be contained:
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In this first argument (which hée deduceth from his office and duetie) he yeldeth a reason to the Disciples why he did so earnestly beholde the man that was blind, and séemeth thus to say:
In this First argument (which he deduceth from his office and duty) he yieldeth a reason to the Disciples why he did so earnestly behold the man that was blind, and Seemeth thus to say:
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as though Christ did these thinges vnwillingly and of compulsion, but rather that in so saying he sheweth a singuler propensity and readines of minde to helpe the afflicted.
as though christ did these things unwillingly and of compulsion, but rather that in so saying he shows a singular propensity and readiness of mind to help the afflicted.
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And to this end and purpose was he sent of the Father, as him selfe doth testifye in the fourth of Luke, euen to preache the Gospell to the poore, to heale the broken hearted, to preach deliueraunce to the captiues,
And to this end and purpose was he sent of the Father, as him self does testify in the fourth of Lycia, even to preach the Gospel to the poor, to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives,
For speaking of the earnest zeale whiche hee had towarde the busines of the Father, he saith to his disciples in the fourth of Iohn, My meate is that I maye doe the will of him that sent me, & finish his worke.
For speaking of the earnest zeal which he had toward the business of the Father, he Says to his Disciples in the fourth of John, My meat is that I may do the will of him that sent me, & finish his work.
for it was now the Sabboth daie when hee made the claie and opened the eies of the blind, whereat he knew that the Scribes and Pharises would be offended.
for it was now the Sabbath day when he made the clay and opened the eyes of the blind, whereat he knew that the Scribes and Pharisees would be offended.
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Wherefore sith God hath so mercifully prouided for vs in this behalfe, without which there coulde not but ensue a disordered Chaos and miserable confusion, let euery one walke orderly and painefully in his vocation and calling, that when we shall bee called to the last account, it may be saide vnto ech of vs, Well done good and faithfull seruant, thou hast bene faithfull in litle, I wil make thee ruler ouer much: enter into thy maisters ioy.
Wherefore sith God hath so mercifully provided for us in this behalf, without which there could not but ensue a disordered Chaos and miserable confusion, let every one walk orderly and painfully in his vocation and calling, that when we shall be called to the last account, it may be said unto each of us, Well done good and faithful servant, thou hast be faithful in little, I will make thee ruler over much: enter into thy masters joy.
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But if we shal burie the Lords Talents in the earth, that is, if we shall not do good with the graces which God hath geuen vs, wee shall bee throwen as vnprofitable seruantes into vtter darkenes:
But if we shall bury the lords Talents in the earth, that is, if we shall not do good with the graces which God hath given us, we shall be thrown as unprofitable Servants into utter darkness:
As often then as wee féele our selues negligent and slothfull in the Lordes worke, let vs call to minde this argument and reason of Christ to stir vs vp vnto labour, which by nature are sluggish and slothful vnto euerie good worke,
As often then as we feel our selves negligent and slothful in the lords work, let us call to mind this argument and reason of christ to stir us up unto labour, which by nature Are sluggish and slothful unto every good work,
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vnlesse we purpose to rebel, and to procure the heauie wrath and indignation of God to bee kindled against vs. Ye know that God was very angry with Moses, because he refused to do the message vnto Pharaoh, which hee inioyned him to do.
unless we purpose to rebel, and to procure the heavy wrath and Indignation of God to be kindled against us You know that God was very angry with Moses, Because he refused to do the message unto Pharaoh, which he enjoined him to do.
Into how great perils & daungers Ionah was cast because hee woulde not promptly follow the Lords calling, who willed him to preach to ye people of Niniueh, it is better knowne then I néed to declare.
Into how great perils & dangers Jonah was cast Because he would not promptly follow the lords calling, who willed him to preach to you people of Nineveh, it is better known then I need to declare.
And truely, worthily was the Lord displeased with Moses, & worthily did he punish Ionah, that giuing place to their own reason, would flée frō ye vocatiō wherunto God had called thē,
And truly, worthily was the Lord displeased with Moses, & worthily did he Punish Jonah, that giving place to their own reason, would flee from you vocation whereunto God had called them,
The Prophet, in the first of kings, & thirtéenth, that did eate bread in the house of another prophet, cōtrarie to the cōmandement of the Lorde, was slaine of a Lion,
The Prophet, in the First of Kings, & thirtéenth, that did eat bred in the house of Another Prophet, contrary to the Commandment of the Lord, was slain of a lion,
A fearefull example, by which we are taught how daungerous a thing it is for men to behaue themselues coldly or deceitfully in that charge wherunto God hath called them.
A fearful Exampl, by which we Are taught how dangerous a thing it is for men to behave themselves coldly or deceitfully in that charge whereunto God hath called them.
And I would to God al men would learne as by this, so by the example of Saul to beware, who receiued a commaundement from the Lorde by Samuell to apply the Lordes worke, to goe and smite Amalek, and (without compassion) to slaye both man and woman, both infant and suckling, both oxe and shéepe, both camell and asse,
And I would to God all men would Learn as by this, so by the Exampl of Saul to beware, who received a Commandment from the Lord by Samuel to apply the lords work, to go and smite Amalek, and (without compassion) to slay both man and woman, both infant and suckling, both ox and sheep, both camel and Ass,
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Therefore Dauid commaunding his sonne Salomon to build the temple of the Lord (which thing he himselfe was forbidden to do) exhorteth him in this manner, vp, and be doing:
Therefore David commanding his son Solomon to built the temple of the Lord (which thing he himself was forbidden to do) exhorteth him in this manner, up, and be doing:
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for saide he, And who is willing to fill his hand to daye vnto the Lorde? Hereto let vs ioyne the worthie example of Elisha, who returning from his father,
for said he, And who is willing to fill his hand to day unto the Lord? Hereto let us join the worthy Exampl of Elisha, who returning from his father,
and about to depart from the plowmen, tooke a couple of Oxen and slewe them, and sodde their fleshe with the instrumentes of the Oxen, and gaue vnto the people.
and about to depart from the Plowmen, took a couple of Oxen and slew them, and sod their Flesh with the Instruments of the Oxen, and gave unto the people.
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and to prophesie there, & to teach no more in the land of Israel, cōtrary to the cōmandement of king Ieroboam, the prophet obiected his vocation & calling,
and to prophesy there, & to teach no more in the land of Israel, contrary to the Commandment of King Jeroboam, the Prophet objected his vocation & calling,
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Ieremiah likewise, because he was in derision dayly, and mocked of euerie one for doing his office, determined with him selfe not to make mention of the Lorde, nor to speake any more in his name:
Jeremiah likewise, Because he was in derision daily, and mocked of every one for doing his office, determined with him self not to make mention of the Lord, nor to speak any more in his name:
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for when as the rulers, Scribes, and Elders gaue them in charge to preach Christ no more, preferring their authoritie to the ordinaunce of God, they answered:
for when as the Rulers, Scribes, and Elders gave them in charge to preach christ no more, preferring their Authority to the Ordinance of God, they answered:
necessity is laid vpō me, & wo is vnto me, if I preach not the Gospell, Doubtlesse greatly is the worthines and authoritie of the vocation and calling of God estéemed of those, who know what God is,
necessity is laid upon me, & woe is unto me, if I preach not the Gospel, Doubtless greatly is the worthiness and Authority of the vocation and calling of God esteemed of those, who know what God is,
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and litle do they esteeme of the diuine vocation and calling, who halt in the knowledge of the caller, who hath called them to this or that, according to his good will and pleasure.
and little do they esteem of the divine vocation and calling, who halt in the knowledge of the caller, who hath called them to this or that, according to his good will and pleasure.
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And it séemeth vnto me that there can no better reason be giuen of this diuelish and damnable carelessenes which (euen at this day) is to bée seene in most ministers of the Church, magistrates of the common wealth, Parentes of children, Maisters of families and housholdes,
And it Seemeth unto me that there can no better reason be given of this devilish and damnable carelessness which (even At this day) is to been seen in most Ministers of the Church, Magistrates of the Common wealth, Parents of children, Masters of families and Households,
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and that too in all sortes both publikely and priuately, then that the greater part thinke and beléeue that they are seated in the roomes they are, not of God,
and that too in all sorts both publicly and privately, then that the greater part think and believe that they Are seated in the rooms they Are, not of God,
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But let ech one in his degrée and calling knowe and vnderstande this much, that hee is called and sent of God, applying this sentence of Christe euerie man to himselfe:
But let each one in his degree and calling know and understand this much, that he is called and sent of God, applying this sentence of Christ every man to himself:
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For sith there is such a great blessednes promised vnto those that shall dutifully labour in the Lordes worke, wee ought all in our seueral callinges to haue such regard hereunto,
For sith there is such a great blessedness promised unto those that shall dutifully labour in the lords work, we ought all in our several callings to have such regard hereunto,
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especially in beating down sinne and reprouing iniquitie, for which are vsed all allurements, occasions and excuses to harden their conscience in the same.
especially in beating down sin and reproving iniquity, for which Are used all allurements, occasions and excuses to harden their conscience in the same.
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if he hunger and thirst the reformation of matters that are out of course, then by and by he groweth out of fauour, he is reputed rash, fonne, foolish, busie, vndiscréete, and I wot not what.
if he hunger and thirst the Reformation of matters that Are out of course, then by and by he grows out of favour, he is reputed rash, fonne, foolish, busy, undiscreet, and I wot not what.
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Ieroboam the sonne of Nebat biddeth lay holde on the man of God, that cryed out against the altar in Bethel. Ahab telleth Eliah that he troubleth Israel,
Jeroboam the son of Nebat bids lay hold on the man of God, that cried out against the altar in Bethel. Ahab Telleth Elijah that he Troubles Israel,
and a moouer of sedition throughout the world, and a chiefe maintainer of ye secte of the Nazarites. The Gentiles also crye out against him in Philippi, that hee was a troubler of their citie, and preached ordinaunces, which were not lawfull for them to receiue.
and a mover of sedition throughout the world, and a chief maintainer of the sect of the nazarites. The Gentiles also cry out against him in Philippi, that he was a troubler of their City, and preached ordinances, which were not lawful for them to receive.
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then that the Gospel of the kingdome shoulde not bee preached, or that one soule should be neglected & perish, so dearelye redéemed with the blood of Christ.
then that the Gospel of the Kingdom should not be preached, or that one soul should be neglected & perish, so dearly redeemed with the blood of christ.
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and therfore they were not discouraged, but cleauing to their vocatiō went forward dayly in the temple to teach, & from house to house to preach Iesus Christ, knowing that the gospel which they preached (howsoeuer it séemed to the Iewes and Gentiles foolish and offensiue) was the power of god vnto saluation to all that beléeue.
and Therefore they were not discouraged, but cleaving to their vocation went forward daily in the temple to teach, & from house to house to preach Iesus christ, knowing that the gospel which they preached (howsoever it seemed to the Iewes and Gentiles foolish and offensive) was the power of god unto salvation to all that believe.
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For what if at these daies (for working the workes of the father) Ieroboam his hand be stretched out against vs? What and if with Eliah we be counted seditious? with Ieremiah accused of Treason? With the Apostles forbidden to preach? With Paul reported to be pestilent felowes, raisers of sedition, preachers of vnlawfull ordinaunces, troublers of the citie? And to be short, what and if with Christ himselfe we be saide to haue the Deuill? Shall we therefore faint and shrinke vnder the burden? God forbid.
For what if At these days (for working the works of the father) Jeroboam his hand be stretched out against us? What and if with Elijah we be counted seditious? with Jeremiah accused of Treason? With the Apostles forbidden to preach? With Paul reported to be pestilent Fellows, raisers of sedition, Preachers of unlawful ordinances, troublers of the City? And to be short, what and if with christ himself we be said to have the devil? Shall we Therefore faint and shrink under the burden? God forbid.
To be short, let wicked mē (to excuse themselues with shipwrack of cōscience) as Amaziah vs•• Amos, intitle great and mighty personages into our reprehensiō,
To be short, let wicked men (to excuse themselves with shipwreck of conscience) as Amaziah vs•• Amos, entitle great and mighty Personages into our reprehension,
Which thing for as much as of our selues we are not able to performe (being a charge so weighty and the greatest of all) the Lord both by the pastour and people is to bee prayed vnto, to strengthen his minister with the spirit of boldnes and constancie, that his forehead may be as the adamant, and harder then the flint, that he be not afraid at the lookes of men,
Which thing for as much as of our selves we Are not able to perform (being a charge so weighty and the greatest of all) the Lord both by the pastor and people is to be prayed unto, to strengthen his minister with the Spirit of boldness and constancy, that his forehead may be as the adamant, and harder then the flint, that he be not afraid At the looks of men,
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but may boldly enter into the house of Israel, and (in the feare of the Lord) declare vnto them the fulnes of his wil, which I beséech him vniuersally to graunt vnto all the professours and preachers of his holy word.
but may boldly enter into the house of Israel, and (in the Fear of the Lord) declare unto them the fullness of his will, which I beseech him universally to grant unto all the professors and Preachers of his holy word.
Yet one other thing wee haue here to note in that Christ saith, that hee must worke the workes of him that sent him, that is, such works by which it might appeare that he was the sonne of God,
Yet one other thing we have Here to note in that christ Says, that he must work the works of him that sent him, that is, such works by which it might appear that he was the son of God,
and sent of God the father into the world, according to that written in the fifth of Iohn: The workes which the father hath giuen me to finish, beare witnes of me, that the father sent me. And in the chapter following:
and sent of God the father into the world, according to that written in the fifth of John: The works which the father hath given me to finish, bear witness of me, that the father sent me. And in the chapter following:
which argument or reason of Christ is deduced from the commō vse and custome of men, who when they take any taske in hand, are wont to apply and followe the same in the light of the day,
which argument or reason of christ is deduced from the Common use and custom of men, who when they take any task in hand, Are wont to apply and follow the same in the Light of the day,
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how much more belonged it vnto Christ, before his death and passion, to finish the workes of the father? For (saith he) The night cōmeth when no man can worke.
how much more belonged it unto christ, before his death and passion, to finish the works of the father? For (Says he) The night comes when no man can work.
In both which it is apparant, that he calleth the day the time which in his humaine nature hee ought to spend here vpon earth in the businesse of the Father:
In both which it is apparent, that he calls the day the time which in his human nature he ought to spend Here upon earth in the business of the Father:
But yet Christ here compareth the houre of his death vnto the night, not because he should yeeld and giue place againe vnto Sathā the prince of darkenes and God of this world, whō before hee had spoiled and ouercome through the force of his death and passion,
But yet christ Here compareth the hour of his death unto the night, not Because he should yield and give place again unto Sathā the Prince of darkness and God of this world, whom before he had spoiled and overcome through the force of his death and passion,
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but because then (being dissolued from the troubles of this life) he passed to eternall rest, which now he enioyeth with the father till the latter day:
but Because then (being dissolved from the Troubles of this life) he passed to Eternal rest, which now he Enjoyeth with the father till the latter day:
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in which he shall come againe with maiesty and great glory in the cloudes, with a shoute, with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trūpet of God, to iudge both the quicke and the dead:
in which he shall come again with majesty and great glory in the Clouds, with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trumpet of God, to judge both the quick and the dead:
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but when night, that is to say, when death commeth on, and when the Soule is once loosed from the bodie, wee shall not be able to worke, would we neuer so faine.
but when night, that is to say, when death comes on, and when the Soul is once loosed from the body, we shall not be able to work, would we never so feign.
sinnes in this life committed, in the world to come. Wherefore, as Chrysostome counselleth, Omnia hîc dissolue, vt citra molestiam illud videas Tribunal.
Sins in this life committed, in the world to come. Wherefore, as Chrysostom counselleth, Omnia hîc dissolve, vt citra molestiam illud Videos Tribunal.
and the couenant of the graue is not shewed vnto vs) we ought the more earnestly to labour while we are here, least preuented by death, we be not able to finish the worke which is taken in hand.
and the Covenant of the graven is not showed unto us) we ought the more earnestly to labour while we Are Here, lest prevented by death, we be not able to finish the work which is taken in hand.
But for as much as it is not for vs to know the times, or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his owne power (for them hath he wholy and soly reserued vnto him selfe) it standeth vs all vpon to be diligent and carefull, to giue the housholde their portion of meate in season:
But for as much as it is not for us to know the times, or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power (for them hath he wholly and solely reserved unto him self) it Stands us all upon to be diligent and careful, to give the household their portion of meat in season:
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But Christ héere teacheth them by his owne example, that they must worke as long as it is day, that they must continue in wel doing to the last gaspe, and neuer giue ouer.
But christ Here Teaches them by his own Exampl, that they must work as long as it is day, that they must continue in well doing to the last gasp, and never give over.
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Hee that endureth to the end, shall be saued. To him that ouercommeth, shalbee giuen to eate of the tree of life, which is in the middest of the Paradice of God.
He that Endureth to the end, shall be saved. To him that Overcometh, shalbe given to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
So runne (sayeth the Apostle) that yee may obtaine. And againe, We desire that euery one of you shew the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope vnto the end, that yee bee not slouthfull,
So run (Saith the Apostle) that ye may obtain. And again, We desire that every one of you show the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope unto the end, that ye be not slothful,
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as he did to Bartimeus the son of Timeus in the 10. of Marke: but to declare to the disciples and vs all the occasion of the blindnesse of man and the remedy thereof, hee vseth these outwarde and externall signes and ceremonies, by which he prouoketh not only the minde,
as he did to Bartimaeus the son of Timaeus in the 10. of Mark: but to declare to the Disciples and us all the occasion of the blindness of man and the remedy thereof, he uses these outward and external Signs and ceremonies, by which he provoketh not only the mind,
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right so, the wisdome of the flesh springing vp out of the fountaine of our owne braine, is onelye busied about such things as serue to pleasure and volupteousnesse,
right so, the Wisdom of the Flesh springing up out of the fountain of our own brain, is only busied about such things as serve to pleasure and volupteousnesse,
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and being puffed vp with the swelling wordes of mans pride, quēcheth the desire of heauenly thinges, which alone can nourishe and feede the soule of man vnto saluation.
and being puffed up with the swelling words of men pride, quenches the desire of heavenly things, which alone can nourish and feed the soul of man unto salvation.
so the wisedome of the flesh (through the grosnes of opinions) so choketh the sight of the mind, that wee cannot looke vpon the thinges whiche are aboue in such manner and measure as we ought to do.
so the Wisdom of the Flesh (through the grossness of opinions) so choketh the sighed of the mind, that we cannot look upon the things which Are above in such manner and measure as we ought to do.
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namelye, whatsoeuer is most excellent in man, as will, wit, vnderstanding and reason, for these and such like are meant and vnderstood by the word [ Flesh ] is enimitye against God:
namely, whatsoever is most excellent in man, as will, wit, understanding and reason, for these and such like Are meant and understood by the word [ Flesh ] is enmity against God:
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S. Paule therefore in the second of the firste to the Corinthians, for examples sake, setting downe the manner of his preaching, saieth that it was not in the entising speach of mans wisdome,
S. Paul Therefore in the second of the First to the Corinthians, for Examples sake, setting down the manner of his preaching, Saith that it was not in the enticing speech of men Wisdom,
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but in plaine euidence of the spirit and of power, euen in the wisdome which the holy Ghost teacheth, whose wordes the naturall man (whose knowledge is not cleared by the spirit of God) perceiueth not,
but in plain evidence of the Spirit and of power, even in the Wisdom which the holy Ghost Teaches, whose words the natural man (whose knowledge is not cleared by the Spirit of God) perceives not,
and the diuine misteries of eternall life reuealed in the worde, we must labour to haue the claie of carnal wisdome to be purged & washed awaie frō the eies of the mind.
and the divine Mysteres of Eternal life revealed in the word, we must labour to have the clay of carnal Wisdom to be purged & washed away from the eyes of the mind.
And thus we are exhorted to do from the mouth of the Apostle in the first chapter of the former Epistle to Timothy: Where he forbiddeth vaine Philosophye which then reigned among the Gentiles, fables and Genealogies, which are endlesse,
And thus we Are exhorted to do from the Mouth of the Apostle in the First chapter of the former Epistle to Timothy: Where he forbiddeth vain Philosophy which then reigned among the Gentiles, fables and Genealogies, which Are endless,
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But Christ now, (who is euermore ready to strengthen our imbecillitie and weaknesse) doth learne vs howe and by what meanes this clay of humaine wisdome may be washed away:
But christ now, (who is evermore ready to strengthen our imbecility and weakness) does Learn us how and by what means this clay of human Wisdom may be washed away:
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but assone as his eyes were anointed with the clay, hee is commaūded to go to the poole of Siloam, and there to wash away the clay with which his eies were embrewed:
but As soon as his eyes were anointed with the clay, he is commanded to go to the pool of Siloam, and there to wash away the clay with which his eyes were imbrued:
And Siloam was a well at the foote of Mount Sion, whose water receiued or gathered togither not far off from the same, was called Piscina Siloam, the poole of Siloā. Ierome writing vpon the eight chapter of the Prophet Esay saith, that Siloam is a well at the foote of Mount Sion, which at vncertain houres and times doth bubble vp through the cones and hollow places of the earth with great noise.
And Siloam was a well At the foot of Mount Sion, whose water received or gathered together not Far off from the same, was called Piscina Siloam, the pool of Siloan. Jerome writing upon the eight chapter of the Prophet Isaiah Says, that Siloam is a well At the foot of Mount Sion, which At uncertain hours and times does bubble up through the cones and hollow places of the earth with great noise.
Which scriptures of GOD, when without the blustering of worldly eloquence they issue forth calmely and smoothly frō the priuy hid caues of godly wisdome, haue heauenlye force to remoue the blindnesse of mans minde how long so euer it hath continued,
Which Scriptures of GOD, when without the blustering of worldly eloquence they issue forth calmly and smoothly from the privy hid caves of godly Wisdom, have heavenly force to remove the blindness of men mind how long so ever it hath continued,
But our Euang. S. Iohn setteth down the Etymology or true interpretation of the worde Siloam: which is (saith he) by interpretation, Sent. Through which interpretatiō he giueth vs to cōsider of some farther mystery, & so writeth Theophilact. Propterea & Euāgelista interpretationē Siloe ponit, vt discas quòd Siloa figura sit Christi.
But our Evangel S. John sets down the Etymology or true Interpretation of the word Siloam: which is (Says he) by Interpretation, Sent. Through which Interpretation he gives us to Consider of Some farther mystery, & so Writeth Theophilact. Propterea & Euāgelista interpretationē Siloe Ponit, vt discas quòd Siloa figura sit Christ.
of whose water he that drinketh shal neuer be more a thirst. He is of the Father made vnto vs wisdome, & righteousnes, & sanctification, & redemption:
of whose water he that Drinketh shall never be more a thirst. He is of the Father made unto us Wisdom, & righteousness, & sanctification, & redemption:
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& so to see & beholde the wonderfull misteries of their saluation, Let them go to the poole of Siloam, that is to say vnto Christ wt a true & stedfast faith, who is the light of the world, & lighteth euery one that commeth into the same:
& so to see & behold the wonderful Mysteres of their salvation, Let them go to the pool of Siloam, that is to say unto christ with a true & steadfast faith, who is the Light of the world, & lights every one that comes into the same:
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whose holy spirit, through the preaching of the word, watereth the minds & washeth away the clay with which they are blurred, yt they attaine to the sight of celestial things, to ye knowledge of god & of Christ whō truly to know is eternal life.
whose holy Spirit, through the preaching of the word, Waters the minds & washes away the clay with which they Are blurred, that they attain to the sighed of celestial things, to the knowledge of god & of christ whom truly to know is Eternal life.
And by so much the more is his faith and obedience wonderful & excellent, because that many things might haue called him back frō this happy course, had he folowed the counsel & perswasion of fleshe and blood.
And by so much the more is his faith and Obedience wondered & excellent, Because that many things might have called him back from this happy course, had he followed the counsel & persuasion of Flesh and blood.
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what meant hee to anointe mine eyes with clay, through which he yt seeth best of al may be made blind? Or why should I go wash mine eies in the poole of Siloā an obscure poole,
what meant he to anoint mine eyes with clay, through which he that sees best of all may be made blind? Or why should I go wash mine eyes in the pool of Siloan an Obscure pool,
hee might haue saide vnto Christ, as Naaman the Syrian, a leaper, sometime said to the Prophet Elisha. For when Elisha willed Naaman to go washe him selfe in Iorden seuē times, he aūswered:
he might have said unto christ, as Naaman the Syrian, a leaper, sometime said to the Prophet Elisha. For when Elisha willed Naaman to go wash him self in Jordan seuē times, he answered:
yet wtout any māner of doubting, most willingly they obey the voice of Christ yt said vnto thē, follow me. They might haue obiected vnto Christ their vocatiō & calling,
yet without any manner of doubting, most willingly they obey the voice of christ that said unto them, follow me. They might have objected unto christ their vocation & calling,
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what is the matter that he calleth vs that are fisher mē, men of no reputation? why doth he not rather call rich men, mighty men, men of wisdom & renowne? Such things they might haue thought and obiected too, had they yéelded to the suggestion of flesh & blood:
what is the matter that he calls us that Are fisher men, men of no reputation? why does he not rather call rich men, mighty men, men of Wisdom & renown? Such things they might have Thought and objected too, had they yielded to the suggestion of Flesh & blood:
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but the spirit of God, which moderateth & ruleth the harts of the faithful, so mightily preuailed, that as soone as they were called, wtout any cōtradiction they left their nets, ship and father, & followed Christ.
but the Spirit of God, which moderateth & Ruleth the hearts of the faithful, so mightily prevailed, that as soon as they were called, without any contradiction they left their nets, ship and father, & followed christ.
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but ought with al celeritie to obey and follow those waies and means which he in his word prescribeth vnto vs. The commaundement of God to the wisdome of man seemeth to be folishnes:
but ought with all celerity to obey and follow those ways and means which he in his word prescribeth unto us The Commandment of God to the Wisdom of man seems to be foolishness:
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Mans reason murmureth, cōplaineth, & repineth whē it only considereth the signes & outwarde things without regard to the word of god which is there conteined.
men reason murmureth, Complaineth, & repineth when it only Considereth the Signs & outward things without regard to the word of god which is there contained.
that though GOD would make windowes in the heauen, & raine downe corn from thēce, that which the Prophet had spoken & prophesied coulde not come to passe.
that though GOD would make windows in the heaven, & rain down corn from thence, that which the Prophet had spoken & prophesied could not come to pass.
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No soner had this blind felowe, a notable known felow for his begging, & known also to be borne blind, washed (as he was cōmāded) his eies anointed with clay, in a water of no name for any miracle that was euer done therein before,
No sooner had this blind fellow, a notable known fellow for his begging, & known also to be born blind, washed (as he was commanded) his eyes anointed with clay, in a water of no name for any miracle that was ever done therein before,
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And so Naaman the leaper, after the heate of his displeasure (through ye coūsel of his seruāts) went down, & washed himselfe 7. times in Iorden, according to the saying of the mā of God:
And so Naaman the leaper, After the heat of his displeasure (through the counsel of his Servants) went down, & washed himself 7. times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God:
& follow that course & way which in his word he reuealeth vnto vs, he will graūt vs the things which he hath promised, he wil giue vs his manifold graces,
& follow that course & Way which in his word he Revealeth unto us, he will grant us the things which he hath promised, he will give us his manifold graces,
