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THE YOVNG-MANS Warning-peece. OR, A SERMON Preached at the Buryall of William Rogers, upon Pro. 4.19. The way of the wicked is as darknesse, they know not at what they stumble. YE know my use.
THE YOVNG-MANS Warning-piece. OR, A SERMON Preached At the Burial of William Rogers, upon Pro 4.19. The Way of the wicked is as darkness, they know not At what they Stumble. you know my use.
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As Laban said to Jacob in case of marriage, Jt must not be so done in our place: so say I;
As Laban said to Jacob in case of marriage, It must not be so done in our place: so say I;
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It is not my custom on funerall occasions, to weare out the time upon the dead.
It is not my custom on funeral occasions, to wear out the time upon the dead.
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Though I grudge not Davids mournfull Ditty at the death of Saul ; nor Ieremies Lamentations over Jerusalem, for the untimely death of Josiah ;
Though I grudge not Davids mournful Ditty At the death of Saul; nor Jeremiahs Lamentations over Jerusalem, for the untimely death of Josiah;
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nor the shewing of Dorcas her Coates, given to the poore Saints at her buryall, ( for ordinarily, those that deserve no praise themselves, love to give none to others:
nor the showing of Dorcas her Coats, given to the poor Saints At her burial, (for ordinarily, those that deserve no praise themselves, love to give none to Others:
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) yet Saint Augustine hath said it, that these solemnities are rather the comfort of the living, ) yet Saint Augustine hath said it, that these solemnities Are rather the Comfort of the living,
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than the helpe of the dead; and I have beene willing to follow this rule, in ordinary cases.
than the help of the dead; and I have been willing to follow this Rule, in ordinary cases.
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Yet now the case is altred.
Yet now the case is altered.
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I have something to say to the person, before I speake to the Text. I am intreated, earnestly intreated, by the miserable young man who lies dead at our feet, to Preach to all the Young men of the Parish, especially to his wicked companions ( as hee called them ) something at his buryall, to warne them, by his example, to take a better course, that they bee not burned in hell with him for ever and ever.
I have something to say to the person, before I speak to the Text. I am entreated, earnestly entreated, by the miserable young man who lies dead At our feet, to Preach to all the Young men of the Parish, especially to his wicked Sodales (as he called them) something At his burial, to warn them, by his Exampl, to take a better course, that they be not burned in hell with him for ever and ever.
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This I cannot doe, except I first tell you his example. Heare; therefore, that first, and GOD open your eyes to see the danger.
This I cannot do, except I First tell you his Exampl. Hear; Therefore, that First, and GOD open your eyes to see the danger.
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I call him a miserable Young man, not in respect of the devouring judgement of GOD upon him for ever ▪ for we have nothing to say to that. I call him a miserable Young man, not in respect of the devouring judgement of GOD upon him for ever ▪ for we have nothing to say to that.
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What are wee that we should sit in GOD's chaire? He did rise and fall to his owne Master, whose judgments are alwaies just, often secret:
What Are we that we should fit in GOD's chair? He did rise and fallen to his own Master, whose Judgments Are always just, often secret:
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and to Him we leave him, with feare and trembling, though not without some hope.
and to Him we leave him, with Fear and trembling, though not without Some hope.
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For as hee was in his generall course a man of a sweet and pleasing temper, it beginning to grow proverbiall, That the Divell never abused a better nature ; For as he was in his general course a man of a sweet and pleasing temper, it beginning to grow proverbial, That the devil never abused a better nature;
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And as he was observed (so farre as I know or have heard) never to sweare or curse, in all his life, till one curse dropped from him in a distempered fit the night before he died:
And as he was observed (so Far as I know or have herd) never to swear or curse, in all his life, till one curse dropped from him in a distempered fit the night before he died:
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and alwayes to carry himselfe in words inoffensively to all;
and always to carry himself in words inoffensively to all;
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except only once to my selfe, and another who had strugled with him from time to time, to pull him out of the snares of Satan ;
except only once to my self, and Another who had struggled with him from time to time, to pull him out of the snares of Satan;
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for which yet he was wounded in soule in his sicknesse, and asked forgivenesse: So, for which yet he was wounded in soul in his sickness, and asked forgiveness: So,
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for his worst part, how freely did hee confesse his sinnes? how earnest were his desires, that hee might live but a Yeare,
for his worst part, how freely did he confess his Sins? how earnest were his Desires, that he might live but a Year,
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or a Moneth, that he might manifest to the world the Truth of his heart, in his promises to GOD, for amendment of Life? How carefull was he to warne his companions,or a Monn, that he might manifest to the world the Truth of his heart, in his promises to GOD, for amendment of Life? How careful was he to warn his Sodales,
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or at least, to wish that they were by him, that hee might warne them, that they might not bee burned in the furnace of Hell, whither he (said he) was going:
or At least, to wish that they were by him, that he might warn them, that they might not be burned in the furnace of Hell, whither he (said he) was going:
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These things in him, give advantage in us, to some charitable hope, that it may be better with him in the issue,
These things in him, give advantage in us, to Some charitable hope, that it may be better with him in the issue,
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than God would let us see.
than God would let us see.
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Though God would not let us see one drop of peace to fall downe upon him to his last gaspe, was it not rather to bridle our presumption,
Though God would not let us see one drop of peace to fallen down upon him to his last gasp, was it not rather to bridle our presumption,
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and to make us to runne from the stinking dens of sinne, than to settle our judgements about his finall estate, which is farre out of our reach ▪ Though we could not see that hee apprehended CHRIST, might he not bee apprehended of CHRIST IESUS? Though we could not perceive that he knew, GOD (to comfort) might hee not be knowne of God? Therefore have nothing to doe with Gods finall judgement upon him;
and to make us to run from the stinking dens of sin, than to settle our Judgments about his final estate, which is Far out of our reach ▪ Though we could not see that he apprehended CHRIST, might he not be apprehended of CHRIST IESUS? Though we could not perceive that he knew, GOD (to Comfort) might he not be known of God? Therefore have nothing to do with God's final judgement upon him;
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it must bee put over to the highest tribunall, to declare him miserable before the GOD of Heaven.
it must be put over to the highest tribunal, to declare him miserable before the GOD of Heaven.
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Neither doe I call him miserable in respect of his repute amongst men.
Neither do I call him miserable in respect of his repute among men.
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He was loved of all that knew him, hated of none, and desired of all that stood in need of his skill or practice.
He was loved of all that knew him, hated of none, and desired of all that stood in need of his skill or practice.
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Ye know that he was an Apothecary, and practised both Ch••urgery and Physicke. How successefull hee was, where he would shew care and diligence, you know too.
You know that he was an Apothecary, and practised both Ch••urgery and Physic. How successful he was, where he would show care and diligence, you know too.
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As hee had put himselfe to it to gaine some skill by his own industry,
As he had put himself to it to gain Some skill by his own industry,
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and by conference and complying with the learned in that Science, and with all famous practitioners where he came ▪ so was hee mounted to the height of same, sought to farre and nigh was he.
and by conference and complying with the learned in that Science, and with all famous practitioners where he Come ▪ so was he mounted to the height of same, sought to Far and High was he.
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The sober sought unto him, because of his sweet temper seasoned with successefull skill. The loose sought to him, because of his prodigall and bibbing course.
The Sobrium sought unto him, Because of his sweet temper seasoned with successful skill. The lose sought to him, Because of his prodigal and bibbing course.
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The thriftie sought to him, because of his gentle rates upon his care and cures. He would not suffer them to spend all they had upon Physitians.
The thrifty sought to him, Because of his gentle rates upon his care and cures. He would not suffer them to spend all they had upon Physicians.
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And the covetous sought to him, because of somthing pleased them not, he would (for the most part) take nothing for what he did. And the covetous sought to him, Because of something pleased them not, he would (for the most part) take nothing for what he did.
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He would confesse, that he could by his practice get an hundred pounds a yeare, and spend an hundred pounds a yeare:
He would confess, that he could by his practice get an hundred pounds a year, and spend an hundred pounds a year:
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yet he sold his owne inheritance, and spent it;
yet he sold his own inheritance, and spent it;
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and did so exceed in lavishing, that hee scarce left enough to defray the charges of his owne buriall.
and did so exceed in lavishing, that he scarce left enough to defray the charges of his own burial.
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Some sought to him for one cause, some for another;
some sought to him for one cause, Some for Another;
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so that as one was called for grace, he might be so called for place and practise, Luke the beloved Physician. Therefore he was not miserable in the eyes of men.
so that as one was called for grace, he might be so called for place and practise, Lycia the Beloved physician. Therefore he was not miserable in the eyes of men.
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Yet I call him a miserable young man in respect of his own feeling & apprehension. Yet I call him a miserable young man in respect of his own feeling & apprehension.
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To present this I shall shew you the ground, and his opening of it. The ground of it was thus laid;
To present this I shall show you the ground, and his opening of it. The ground of it was thus laid;
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He had bin religiously trained in his childhood.
He had been religiously trained in his childhood.
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Few youths with me would have given a better reason of the hope that is in them.
Few youths with me would have given a better reason of the hope that is in them.
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He had also lived in a civill way, till he beganne to looke out into the World for himselfe. He had also lived in a civil Way, till he began to look out into the World for himself.
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When hee had some few moneths beene seasoned with the flatteries of his followers, and, (alwayes leading a batchelours life) being used to make up some of his confections at an Alehouse fire:
When he had Some few months been seasoned with the flatteries of his followers, and, (always leading a bachelors life) being used to make up Some of his confections At an Alehouse fire:
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the fire of the High Priests Hall was not more banefull to Peter (save in the height of Peters present sinne) than this was to this poore Young mans soule.
the fire of the High Priests Hall was not more baneful to Peter (save in the height of Peter's present sin) than this was to this poor Young men soul.
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First, delight in vaine company crept upon him, next drunkennesse, next neglect of Prayer, Word and Sacraments;
First, delight in vain company crept upon him, next Drunkenness, next neglect of Prayer, Word and Sacraments;
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and lastly a setled obstinacy in these sinnefull and bewitching courses.
and lastly a settled obstinacy in these sinful and bewitching courses.
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I, willing to performe the dutie of a Shepheard, and friend, timely fastened my eyes and heart upon it.
I, willing to perform the duty of a Shepherd, and friend, timely fastened my eyes and heart upon it.
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I went to him, and warned him againe and againe.
I went to him, and warned him again and again.
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I told him what fearefull worke hee made, in suffering the Wild Boare to come in, to lay waste his former Conscience.
I told him what fearful work he made, in suffering the Wild Boar to come in, to lay waste his former Conscience.
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He would still answer mildely, Indeed I will doe otherwise.
He would still answer mildly, Indeed I will do otherwise.
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I had so often pressed him to amendment with so little successe, that he grew weary of it, and mee. He utterly avoyded my company:
I had so often pressed him to amendment with so little success, that he grew weary of it, and me. He utterly avoided my company:
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if I had come in at one doore, he would have gone out at another.
if I had come in At one door, he would have gone out At Another.
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He hath many times professed, that hee could not abide to see mee, or bee in my compan•:
He hath many times professed, that he could not abide to see me, or be in my compan•:
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not because he hated mee (for hee would doe any th•ng for mee with all his heart) but because I still told him of his bad life,
not Because he hated me (for he would do any th•ng for me with all his heart) but Because I still told him of his bad life,
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and hee could not amend yet. In this state he stood one, or two yeares, or more.and he could not amend yet. In this state he stood one, or two Years, or more.
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At last, as one cloathed with the scales of a Leviathan, hee kicked against the prickes,
At last, as one clothed with the scales of a Leviathan, he Kicked against the pricks,
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and contrary to all admonitions (against which custome in sinne had now armed him) he wilfully forsooke the Church, together with Prayers, Word, Sacraments.
and contrary to all admonitions (against which custom in sin had now armed him) he wilfully forsook the Church, together with Prayers, Word, Sacraments.
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Thus hee continued about a yeare and three quarters.
Thus he continued about a year and three quarters.
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In this space (as I could slide into his company, or as he fell into mine) I admonished him still, wished him to beware lest the just sentence of GOD went not out against him, that he should never see GODS face in the congregation more:
In this Molle (as I could slide into his company, or as he fell into mine) I admonished him still, wished him to beware lest the just sentence of GOD went not out against him, that he should never see GOD'S face in the congregation more:
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I told him that he trusted his flatterers and drunken companions, more than mee, who loved his soule:
I told him that he trusted his Flatterers and drunken Sodales, more than me, who loved his soul:
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and yet withall, that I would proceed against him by Articles and Presentments, which would end in excommunication, which was a forerunner of GODS shutting him out of Heaven, without his willing and hearty Repentance.
and yet withal, that I would proceed against him by Articles and Presentments, which would end in excommunication, which was a forerunner of GOD'S shutting him out of Heaven, without his willing and hearty Repentance.
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He answered mildly still, that hee would come to the Church, receive the Sacrament, and change his course.
He answered mildly still, that he would come to the Church, receive the Sacrament, and change his course.
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He gave mee day, and day, and day, and yet his place was empty.
He gave me day, and day, and day, and yet his place was empty.
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Vpon some of the promised dayes of appearance, I sent secretly to his house, to call upon him to be as good as his word:
Upon Some of the promised days of appearance, I sent secretly to his house, to call upon him to be as good as his word:
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he would make some idle excuse or other, and so still persisted.
he would make Some idle excuse or other, and so still persisted.
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At the length, the Church Officers presented him for his neglect of the Church, and Sacrament, an whole yeare.
At the length, the Church Officers presented him for his neglect of the Church, and Sacrament, an Whole year.
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Halfe a yeare after they presented him againe, for his neglect a yeare and a halfe.
Half a year After they presented him again, for his neglect a year and a half.
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In this time I still told him what was done, which yet (said I) shall easily be taken off with an admonition, if you will reforme. Hee still mildly promised amendment.
In this time I still told him what was done, which yet (said I) shall Easily be taken off with an admonition, if you will reform. He still mildly promised amendment.
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At last, ascited he was to answer;
At last, ascited he was to answer;
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and hee knew that I had personally appeared against him to the Iudge of the spirituall Court:
and he knew that I had personally appeared against him to the Judge of the spiritual Court:
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for I told him so, (as I remember;) and that it would not bee so easie for him to get off without mee.
for I told him so, (as I Remember;) and that it would not be so easy for him to get off without me.
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Hereupon he was more hearty (as I thought) to come to the house of GOD againe,
Hereupon he was more hearty (as I Thought) to come to the house of GOD again,
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and he set his utmost day, and yet hee failed.
and he Set his utmost day, and yet he failed.
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At my instance, and fearing the dreadfull sentence of excommunication, which now (after his many shifts) was thundering out upon him, hee peremptorily set another day, which was the LORDS-Day seven-night after, and a Communion Day.
At my instance, and fearing the dreadful sentence of excommunication, which now (After his many shifts) was thundering out upon him, he peremptorily Set Another day, which was the LORDS-Day sevennight After, and a Communion Day.
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Then he resolved to come to the Church, and to receive the Sacrament, to give satisfaction to the Parish and Court,
Then he resolved to come to the Church, and to receive the Sacrament, to give satisfaction to the Parish and Court,
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and in the meane time to prepare himselfe.
and in the mean time to prepare himself.
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The Lords-Day before this, in the morning, when (as he said) hee was ready to come to the Church, hee was taken sicke,
The Lords-Day before this, in the morning, when (as he said) he was ready to come to the Church, he was taken sick,
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and betooke himselfe to his bed.
and betook himself to his Bed.
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It was but as the fit of an Ague, which being over hee was the next morning in his old course againe.
It was but as the fit of an Ague, which being over he was the next morning in his old course again.
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About the middle of the weeke after the messenger of death came, and I heard of it.
About the middle of the Week After the Messenger of death Come, and I herd of it.
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I forthwith addressed my selfe to him, came up into his chamber unawares, and said, Oh, how often have you deceived God, your owne soule, and mee!
I forthwith addressed my self to him, Come up into his chamber unawares, and said, O, how often have you deceived God, your own soul, and me!
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what is now to bee done? I feare you will die, and then what will become of you? I expect your excommunication,
what is now to be done? I Fear you will die, and then what will become of you? I expect your excommunication,
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and then you will bee cut off from the Church of GOD by Iustice, which you have cut your selfe from by wantonnesse. and then you will be Cut off from the Church of GOD by justice, which you have Cut your self from by wantonness.
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Hee answered, hee had but a surfet of cold:
He answered, he had but a surfeit of cold:
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and, if I would be pleased but to write to the Court, to suspend the sending forth of his excommunication till the Court day following, he would the next Lords-Day come to the Church,
and, if I would be pleased but to write to the Court, to suspend the sending forth of his excommunication till the Court day following, he would the next Lords-Day come to the Church,
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and receive the Sacrament, and then goe up with my Certificate, and satisfie the Court. I did it, and prevailed:
and receive the Sacrament, and then go up with my Certificate, and satisfy the Court. I did it, and prevailed:
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but his sicknesse prevailed that Thursday, Friday, and Saturday upon him. It had emptied him of hope of life:
but his sickness prevailed that Thursday, Friday, and Saturday upon him. It had emptied him of hope of life:
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and no hope of life had filled him with thoughts of this present guilt, and future judgement before that great God who is a consuming fire.
and no hope of life had filled him with thoughts of this present guilt, and future judgement before that great God who is a consuming fire.
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Now therefore, you, having the ground of the apprehension of his owne miserie, shall see how hee opened it,
Now Therefore, you, having the ground of the apprehension of his own misery, shall see how he opened it,
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and made it knowne both to me and others. There was too great a fire within to bee smothered:
and made it known both to me and Others. There was too great a fire within to be smothered:
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it burned in his owne soule, and lightned from his heart and lippes, into the eares,
it burned in his own soul, and lightened from his heart and lips, into the ears,
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and hearts, of those friends that were about him.
and hearts, of those Friends that were about him.
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One while he cries out of his sinnes, I have beene a fearefull drunkard, powring in one draught after another, till one draught could not keepe downe another:
One while he cries out of his Sins, I have been a fearful drunkard, Pouring in one draught After Another, till one draught could not keep down Another:
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and now I would be glad if I could take the least of GODS Creatures which I have abused.
and now I would be glad if I could take the least of GOD'S Creatures which I have abused.
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I have neglected my Patients, who have put their lives into my hands, and how many soules have I thus murthered? I have wilfully neglected Gods House, service,I have neglected my Patients, who have put their lives into my hands, and how many Souls have I thus murdered? I have wilfully neglected God's House, service,
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and worship, and now though I have purposed, God strikes me thus, before the day of my promise comes;
and worship, and now though I have purposed, God strikes me thus, before the day of my promise comes;
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because I am unworthy to come among Gods people againe. Because I am unworthy to come among God's people again.
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Another while hee falls to wishing, O that I might burne along time in that fire, (pointing to the fire before him,) so I might not burne in Hell !
another while he falls to wishing, Oh that I might burn along time in that fire, (pointing to the fire before him,) so I might not burn in Hell!
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Oh that GOD would grant me to live but one yeare, or but a moneth, that the world might see with what an heart I have promised to GOD my amendment!
O that GOD would grant me to live but one year, or but a Monn, that the world might see with what an heart I have promised to GOD my amendment!
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Oh that GOD would try me a little! but I am unworthy.
O that GOD would try me a little! but I am unworthy.
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Another while he plyes his companions, praying that all may be warned by him to forsake their wicked wayes,
another while he plies his Sodales, praying that all may be warned by him to forsake their wicked ways,
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lest they goe to hell as he must do. He forgat not his servant who was young:
lest they go to hell as he must do. He forgot not his servant who was young:
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He calls him to him, tells him that he had bin a wicked master to him: but be warned by me.
He calls him to him, tells him that he had been a wicked master to him: but be warned by me.
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You have a friend that hath an Iron furnace which burnes hot, a long time:
You have a friend that hath an Iron furnace which burns hight, a long time:
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but if you give your selfe to my sinnes, you shall be burned in the furnace of Hell, but if you give your self to my Sins, you shall be burned in the furnace of Hell,
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an hotter furnace, millions of millions of ages. an hotter furnace, millions of millions of ages.
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Therefore looke to your selfe, and be warned by my (your Masters) example, who must bee burned in hell for ever.
Therefore look to your self, and be warned by my (your Masters) Exampl, who must be burned in hell for ever.
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Lastly, all his cryes against sinne (to his see•ing) would not sufficiently set forth his estate,
Lastly, all his cries against sin (to his see•ing) would not sufficiently Set forth his estate,
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nor all his wishes, nor all his warning of others: but he comes to a plaine judgment, and condemnation, and leaves nothing for after times, but execution.
nor all his wishes, nor all his warning of Others: but he comes to a plain judgement, and condemnation, and leaves nothing for After times, but execution.
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Hence againe and againe hee doubles it;
Hence again and again he doubles it;
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I have had a little pleasure, and now I must goe to the torments of Hell for ever. I have had a little pleasure, and now I must go to the torments of Hell for ever.
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And having sometimes (being pressed by others) prayed to God that hee would forgive his sinnes, and have mercy upon him:
And having sometime (being pressed by Others) prayed to God that he would forgive his Sins, and have mercy upon him:
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hee would adde, but I know GOD will not doe it, I must goe to Hell for evermore Whatsoever came betweene whiles, this was the close, I must bee burned in Hell, I must to the furnace of Hell, millions of millions of ages.
he would add, but I know GOD will not do it, I must go to Hell for evermore Whatsoever Come between while, this was the close, I must be burned in Hell, I must to the furnace of Hell, millions of millions of ages.
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Thus hee fearefully wearyed out the most part of Saturday, both day and night. Early on the Lords-day (that day appointed) I went to him againe.
Thus he fearfully wearied out the most part of Saturday, both day and night. Early on the Lord's day (that day appointed) I went to him again.
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I found him deepely mudded in horrour and perplexity.
I found him deeply mudded in horror and perplexity.
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I asked him then whether some great sinne (not yet thought of) did not lye behind, to hinder the beames of Gods sweet grace from shining upon him? And because he was suspected of whoredome,
I asked him then whither Some great sin (not yet Thought of) did not lie behind, to hinder the beams of God's sweet grace from shining upon him? And Because he was suspected of whoredom,
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and using cruell meanes for the covering of it, I layed it befor him, and asked him in the sight of GOD,
and using cruel means for the covering of it, I laid it before him, and asked him in the sighed of GOD,
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and his owne Conscience now, whether he were not guilty? He constantly denyed it both to mee,
and his own Conscience now, whither he were not guilty? He constantly denied it both to me,
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and three godly friends before, severally: and therefore I heartily believe him to be not guilty:
and three godly Friends before, severally: and Therefore I heartily believe him to be not guilty:
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especially hee constantly professing it when his Conscience was most active and nimble. I then began againe to offer unto him the comforts of the Gospell.
especially he constantly professing it when his Conscience was most active and nimble. I then began again to offer unto him the comforts of the Gospel.
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I opened to him the promises of the largest size. I shewed him that GOD was delighted to save soules, and not to destroy them:
I opened to him the promises of the Largest size. I showed him that GOD was delighted to save Souls, and not to destroy them:
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and that his sweet promises were without exception of time, place, person, or sin, except that against the Holy Ghost, which I assured him, was not committed by him.and that his sweet promises were without exception of time, place, person, or since, except that against the Holy Ghost, which I assured him, was not committed by him.
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All this could not fasten (so farre as I saw) I could heare nothing but that it is too late, I must be burned in Hell.
All this could not fasten (so Far as I saw) I could hear nothing but that it is too late, I must be burned in Hell.
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Yet then was hee willing that I should pray for him, (and therfore hee was not without hope,) and I did.
Yet then was he willing that I should pray for him, (and Therefore he was not without hope,) and I did.
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In which hee was carefull to goe along with mee many times with sighs.
In which he was careful to go along with me many times with sighs.
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After this he was something quieter for a time, and I went to my Office in the Church, where I forgat not him, that GOD would respit him the dayes of repentance, that he might performe the dayes of promise.
After this he was something quieter for a time, and I went to my Office in the Church, where I forgot not him, that GOD would respite him the days of Repentance, that he might perform the days of promise.
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When Evening Prayer was done, I went to him againe: and when I had secluded the company, I pressed him with teares;
When Evening Prayer was done, I went to him again: and when I had secluded the company, I pressed him with tears;
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not to cast away that soule for which CHRIST dyed: shewing him that CHRIST rejected none that did not reject him.
not to cast away that soul for which CHRIST died: showing him that CHRIST rejected none that did not reject him.
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He answered, Hee had cast off CHRIST, and therefore he must go to hell. But yet (said I) pray with me that Christ would come againe:
He answered, He had cast off CHRIST, and Therefore he must go to hell. But yet (said I) pray with me that christ would come again:
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there is yet an houre in the day;
there is yet an hour in the day;
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and if Christ (God and Man) comes, he can an will assist you to do a great deale of worke on a sudden.
and if christ (God and Man) comes, he can an will assist you to do a great deal of work on a sudden.
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He would not heare of that; he turned away, and said, hee was unfit to pray.
He would not hear of that; he turned away, and said, he was unfit to pray.
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Hee often complained that former counsels and Prayers might have done him good, but now it was too late ;
He often complained that former Counsels and Prayers might have done him good, but now it was too late;
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as if that fearefull saying had stucke in his soule, Because I have called, and yee refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
as if that fearful saying had stuck in his soul, Because I have called, and ye refused, I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
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but have set at nought all my counsell, and would none of my reproofe, I also will laugh at your calami•y, I will mocke when your feare commeth,
but have Set At nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof, I also will laugh At your calami•y, I will mock when your Fear comes,
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as desolation and destruction as a whirle winde. as desolation and destruction as a whirl wind.
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By this time he began to discover some idle distemper in his braine, for want of sleep:
By this time he began to discover Some idle distemper in his brain, for want of sleep:
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for this was now the fourth day and night (as I remember) that hee had taken no rest.
for this was now the fourth day and night (as I Remember) that he had taken no rest.
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And had not his reason beene so vigorous, and his discourse so piercing, I should have thought want of sleepe a great cause of the whole combate.
And had not his reason been so vigorous, and his discourse so piercing, I should have Thought want of sleep a great cause of the Whole combat.
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But when I consider his reason, discourse, and life, contrary to knowledge and Conscience:
But when I Consider his reason, discourse, and life, contrary to knowledge and Conscience:
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doubtlesse (whatsoever GOD hath done with •is soule, (and wee are bound to hope the best) this example is a warning-piece shot out by the GOD of Heaven, to warne all Young-men with us, to signifie that it is high time for them to leave off their riotous courses,
doubtless (whatsoever GOD hath done with •is soul, (and we Are bound to hope the best) this Exampl is a warning-piece shot out by the GOD of Heaven, to warn all Young men with us, to signify that it is high time for them to leave off their riotous courses,
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lest a worse thing come unto them.
lest a Worse thing come unto them.
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It is not bad enough to have these horrors and perplexities for sinnes and punishments? He was no swearer, no whoremonger, no thiefe, no scoffer at Religion, no perjured wretch, no wilfull lyar, no proud and s•rley resister of good counsell and reproofe,
It is not bad enough to have these horrors and perplexities for Sins and punishments? He was no swearer, no whoremonger, no thief, no scoffer At Religion, no perjured wretch, no wilful liar, no proud and s•rley resister of good counsel and reproof,
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like too many other youngmen now a dayes:
like too many other Young men now a days:
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yet when conscience is awaked, and sits as a Iudge on him, Onely for drunkennesse, neglect of mens bodyes,
yet when conscience is awaked, and sits as a Judge on him, Only for Drunkenness, neglect of men's bodies,
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and neglect of Prayer, Word, and Sacrament, he passeth this heavie doome upon himselfe, I must bee burned in the furnace of Hell millions of millions of ages;and neglect of Prayer, Word, and Sacrament, he passes this heavy doom upon himself, I must be burned in the furnace of Hell millions of millions of ages;
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and at the last, in idlenesse of thoughts and talke he ends his miserable life.
and At the last, in idleness of thoughts and talk he ends his miserable life.
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This is your example which he intreated me to lay before you, that ye may be warned by it to keepe you from Hell.
This is your Exampl which he entreated me to lay before you, that you may be warned by it to keep you from Hell.
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The living God present it as a powerfull example to your Consciences that it may work that good which this miserable young man wished.
The living God present it as a powerful Exampl to your Consciences that it may work that good which this miserable young man wished.
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And that it may the more prevaile, ye shall have a rule now, as well as an example, shewing the misery and horrour of a wicked life from this proverbe.
And that it may the more prevail, you shall have a Rule now, as well as an Exampl, showing the misery and horror of a wicked life from this proverb.
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The way of the wicked is as darkenesse, they know not at what they stumble. The Way of the wicked is as darkness, they know not At what they Stumble.
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Salomon had pressed in many words, (because all words were not enough) all Young-men, in his sonne, to avoide the needlesse and vaine society of wicked men;Solomon had pressed in many words, (Because all words were not enough) all Young men, in his son, to avoid the needless and vain society of wicked men;
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Enter not into the path of the wicked, and goe not into the way of evill men. Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not into the Way of evil men.
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Art thou allured? Avoide it. Is the way delightfull? Passe not by it. Doth thy way lye that way? Turne from it. Art thou call'd in whithersoever thou goest? Passe away. Art thou allured? Avoid it. Is the Way delightful? Pass not by it. Does thy Way lie that Way? Turn from it. Art thou called in whithersoever thou goest? Pass away.
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This exhortation, being thus pressed with words, is further urged by reasons. First, from the persons and states of wicked men;
This exhortation, being thus pressed with words, is further urged by Reasons. First, from the Persons and states of wicked men;
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They sleepe not except they have done mischiefe themselves, or made others to doe it: They sleep not except they have done mischief themselves, or made Others to do it:
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for how can they, when they eate the iron bread of wickednesse, and the Sodome Wine of violence? This breeds no sweete flegme to binde up the senses.
for how can they, when they eat the iron bred of wickedness, and the Sodom Wine of violence? This breeds no sweet phlegm to bind up the Senses.
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Secondly, hee urgeth it from the course of wicked men, which he sets downe comparatively with the godly;
Secondly, he urges it from the course of wicked men, which he sets down comparatively with the godly;
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The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more to the perfect day. The path of the just is as the shining Light, that shines more and more to the perfect day.
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The descent of grace is from heaven, as the light shineth:
The descent of grace is from heaven, as the Light shines:
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the degrees of grace are not all attained unto at the first, but more, and more:
the Degrees of grace Are not all attained unto At the First, but more, and more:
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but the prosperitie of grace, where it is nourished by a godly life, is not to goe out to the perfect day.
but the Prosperity of grace, where it is nourished by a godly life, is not to go out to the perfect day.
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Therefore it is excellent to be in society with the godly. But for the course of wicked men:
Therefore it is excellent to be in society with the godly. But for the course of wicked men:
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1. It is as darkenesse, there is the danger of it. 2. They know not at what they stumble, there is the signe of it. 1. It is as darkness, there is the danger of it. 2. They know not At what they Stumble, there is the Signen of it.
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In this course of wicked men there are two propositions, which I shall labour to open, and apply unto you.
In this course of wicked men there Are two propositions, which I shall labour to open, and apply unto you.
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First, That the way of the wicked is darkenesse. First, That the Way of the wicked is darkness.
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That ye may conceive this, I shall open unto you (thorow GODS helpe) foure points.
That you may conceive this, I shall open unto you (thorough GOD'S help) foure points.
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1. What is the way of the wicked? 2. How is it darknesse? 3. How it comes to be so? and, 4. Why it is darknesse?
1. What is the Way of the wicked? 2. How is it darkness? 3. How it comes to be so? and, 4. Why it is darkness?
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1. The way of the wicked is the whole course of a wicked man, to death,
1. The Way of the wicked is the Whole course of a wicked man, to death,
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and Hell David saith, The way of the wicked shall perish:
and Hell David Says, The Way of the wicked shall perish:
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that is, his thoughts, words, deeds wherin he pleaseth himselfe, till at last he sees and feeles the empty vanity of them,
that is, his thoughts, words, Deeds wherein he Pleases himself, till At last he sees and feels the empty vanity of them,
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when the comfort of them leaves him, and he fall into hell.
when the Comfort of them leaves him, and he fallen into hell.
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2. This way of the wicked is darknesse, by an absence of that first light which GOD gave to sinlesse, and obedient man.
2. This Way of the wicked is darkness, by an absence of that First Light which GOD gave to sinless, and obedient man.
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Before man had sinned, hee had the light of knowledge, the light of grace, and the light of comfort.
Before man had sinned, he had the Light of knowledge, the Light of grace, and the Light of Comfort.
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He could fully and fairely see what was fit for a creature, to keepe him in perpetuall communion and fellowship with GOD.
He could Fully and fairly see what was fit for a creature, to keep him in perpetual communion and fellowship with GOD.
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He had the beames of GODS grace in him and about him, keeping out the darkenesse of sin.
He had the beams of GOD'S grace in him and about him, keeping out the darkness of since.
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He had sweet comfort in the injoyment of GOD, and himselfe, and in the best possession and use of all the Creatures.
He had sweet Comfort in the enjoyment of GOD, and himself, and in the best possession and use of all the Creatures.
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But when hee fell from the Principles of Life, the Lord and his Law, he quickly was overwhelmed with the darkenesse of ignorance, the darkenesse of sin, and the darknesse of misery.
But when he fell from the Principles of Life, the Lord and his Law, he quickly was overwhelmed with the darkness of ignorance, the darkness of since, and the darkness of misery.
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Our blessed Saviour came to give light to them that sit in darkenesse, and in the shadow of death, Our blessed Saviour Come to give Light to them that fit in darkness, and in the shadow of death,
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and to guide our feet into the way of Peace: the light of knowledge, That they that see not; might see: and to guide our feet into the Way of Peace: the Light of knowledge, That they that see not; might see:
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the light of grace, that they that follow him, might not walke in darkenesse, but have the light of life ▪ And the light of comfort, that he might give beauty for ashes, the oyle of joy for mourning, and the garment of gladnesse for the spirit of heavinesse.
the Light of grace, that they that follow him, might not walk in darkness, but have the Light of life ▪ And the Light of Comfort, that he might give beauty for Ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of gladness for the Spirit of heaviness.
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All wicked men that misse this, that are in hunting with Esau, while this blessing is given, following the luxurious courses of the world in wickednesse, while CHRIST brings life and immortality to light by the Gospell, doe fall into darkenesse, darknesse, darknesse:
All wicked men that miss this, that Are in hunting with Esau, while this blessing is given, following the luxurious courses of the world in wickedness, while CHRIST brings life and immortality to Light by the Gospel, do fallen into darkness, darkness, darkness:
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Because they loved darknesse rather than light: therefore their cogitations are darkened through ignorance, their foolish hearts are full of darknesse: Because they loved darkness rather than Light: Therefore their cogitations Are darkened through ignorance, their foolish hearts Are full of darkness:
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they looke to the earth, and behold darkenesse and sorrow: they fall to the darkenesse of horrour (for there is no peace to the wicked, saith my GOD, ) they goe downe to the place of darkenesse and the horrible pit shuts her mouth upon them.
they look to the earth, and behold darkness and sorrow: they fallen to the darkness of horror (for there is no peace to the wicked, Says my GOD,) they go down to the place of darkness and the horrible pit shuts her Mouth upon them.
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O woe unto them, they have rewarded evill unto their soules.
O woe unto them, they have rewarded evil unto their Souls.
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3. But how doth the wicked mans way become to bee darknesse? As outward darknesse doth grow upon men three wayes,
3. But how does the wicked men Way become to be darkness? As outward darkness does grow upon men three ways,
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so doth this, First naturally, by some defect in naturall generation.
so does this, First naturally, by Some defect in natural generation.
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So there being a naturall defect now in mans propagation, through sin he brings forth blind Whelps.
So there being a natural defect now in men propagation, through since he brings forth blind Whelps.
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Though more or lesse, for naturall excellency man bee not borne blinde:
Though more or less, for natural excellency man be not born blind:
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yet for morrall rectitude to improve his understanding to the best advantage for his happines in Gods way, hee is darkenesse. Secondly actually, by too much gazing on the excelling sensibles of the world,
yet for moral rectitude to improve his understanding to the best advantage for his happiness in God's Way, he is darkness. Secondly actually, by too much gazing on the excelling sensibles of the world,
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or by too much heate or cold, which checke or chill the spirits.
or by too much heat or cold, which check or chill the spirits.
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So when wicked men doe too much gaze upon the deceitfull glories and pleasures of the World,
So when wicked men do too much gaze upon the deceitful Glories and pleasures of the World,
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when they are cold in Religion or religious duties, and doe hotly pursue the pleasing vanities of this life, they become clouded in the thicke smoake of darkenesse.
when they Are cold in Religion or religious duties, and do hotly pursue the pleasing vanities of this life, they become clouded in the thick smoke of darkness.
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This blinded that rich foole from securing his soule: and Zaccheus before his conversion from going the right way to heaven.
This blinded that rich fool from securing his soul: and Zacchaeus before his conversion from going the right Way to heaven.
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For they that will bee rich fall into temptations, and snares, and into many foolish and hurtfull lusts which drowne men in perdition and destruction.
For they that will be rich fallen into temptations, and snares, and into many foolish and hurtful Lustiest which drown men in perdition and destruction.
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Thirdly, penally, when it is inflicted as a punishment:
Thirdly, penally, when it is inflicted as a punishment:
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as when Zedechias his eyes were pulled out as a just punishment upon his wicked life;
as when Zedechiah his eyes were pulled out as a just punishment upon his wicked life;
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so when GOD sees the courses of men to be foule and detestable, contrary to the light of the word,
so when GOD sees the courses of men to be foul and detestable, contrary to the Light of the word,
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and checke of Conscience, which he hath given them;
and check of Conscience, which he hath given them;
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then GOD justly, shuts their eyes, stoppes their eares, and takes away the key of knowledge:
then GOD justly, shuts their eyes, stops their ears, and Takes away the key of knowledge:
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and so they are in darknesse, walke in darknesse, and know not whither they goe, because that darknesse hath blinded their eyes. and so they Are in darkness, walk in darkness, and know not whither they go, Because that darkness hath blinded their eyes.
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Now if you would know why the wayes of the wicked are thus said to be as darknesse? The grounds of that speech may be such as these: Now if you would know why the ways of the wicked Are thus said to be as darkness? The grounds of that speech may be such as these:
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First, their sights are hindred from seeing the right way to Heaven.
First, their sights Are hindered from seeing the right Way to Heaven.
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They grope at noon day, running headlong in their owne courses all the life long day,
They grope At noon day, running headlong in their own courses all the life long day,
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and at what time the night of death, or the sun set of sicknesse comes,
and At what time the night of death, or the sun Set of sickness comes,
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and they begin to recollect them, saying, where am I now? Is this the way to heaven? Then they see what they did not see,
and they begin to recollect them, saying, where am I now? Is this the Way to heaven? Then they see what they did not see,
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and the whirlewind and tempest takes them, and they are carryed whither they would not. Secondly, their footsteps are troubled from going about the workes of GOD.
and the whirlwind and tempest Takes them, and they Are carried whither they would not. Secondly, their footsteps Are troubled from going about the works of GOD.
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As the Aegyptians choaked ▪ in their palpable darknesse, saw not what they did, or what to doe: As the egyptians choked ▪ in their palpable darkness, saw not what they did, or what to do:
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so when this darknesse is come upon the wicked man, Hee that walketh in darkenesse knoweth not whither hee goeth.
so when this darkness is come upon the wicked man, He that walks in darkness Knoweth not whither he Goes.
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Here he goes and meetes with a blocke, there he turnes and meets with a bush:
Here he Goes and meets with a block, there he turns and meets with a bush:
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and after a thousand calls of GOD to doe this, that, and the other duty of Repentance, faith and holinesse, he is so inwrapped in darknesse, that many things are gone about, and few things are done:
and After a thousand calls of GOD to do this, that, and the other duty of Repentance, faith and holiness, he is so inwrapped in darkness, that many things Are gone about, and few things Are done:
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those few that are done, are not done as they ought. 3. They are drawne on to many a fall,
those few that Are done, Are not done as they ought. 3. They Are drawn on to many a fallen,
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even to the ruine of bodies and soules. As men in darknesse (if they will be doing) stumble and fall:
even to the ruin of bodies and Souls. As men in darkness (if they will be doing) Stumble and fallen:
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so wicked men in this estate stumble into a thousand pitfals.
so wicked men in this estate Stumble into a thousand pitfalls.
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Here they fall into pride and niggardize, there into pride and luxury, on this hand into covetousnesse, on that hand into prodigality, here lyes the drunkard, there the lyar;
Here they fallen into pride and niggardise, there into pride and luxury, on this hand into covetousness, on that hand into prodigality, Here lies the drunkard, there the liar;
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here lyes the worldly old man, there the regardlesse young man.
Here lies the worldly old man, there the regardless young man.
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Lord, how doe they fall in darknesse, till they are turned backe into perpetuall rebellions, till they fall and rise no more? Fourthly, they are smitten with feares & terrours when they will give leisure to Conscience to worke.
Lord, how do they fallen in darkness, till they Are turned back into perpetual rebellions, till they fallen and rise no more? Fourthly, they Are smitten with fears & terrors when they will give leisure to Conscience to work.
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They are taken with feare where no feare is. As men in a darke night being a waked by fearefull melancholy, sight of sin,
They Are taken with Fear where no Fear is. As men in a dark night being a waked by fearful melancholy, sighed of since,
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or lash of Conscience, doe thinke every bush a Thiefe, every gale of winde, the moving of Satan,
or lash of Conscience, do think every bush a Thief, every gale of wind, the moving of Satan,
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or the wagging of every leafe a summons to the Devils approach: so is it with wicked men in this darknesse.
or the wagging of every leaf a summons to the Devils approach: so is it with wicked men in this darkness.
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Fifthly, their shame is taken from them. They are foole-hardy and confident in the darke, because no eye sees them.
Fifthly, their shame is taken from them. They Are foolhardy and confident in the dark, Because no eye sees them.
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It is said of the Asse, that being pursued by the Wolfe, he puts his head into a bush, that he may not see the Wolfe;
It is said of the Ass, that being pursued by the Wolf, he puts his head into a bush, that he may not see the Wolf;
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as if, because he sees not the Wolfe, the Wolfe therefore sees not him ▪ So is it with wicked men;
as if, Because he sees not the Wolf, the Wolf Therefore sees not him ▪ So is it with wicked men;
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they put their heads into a darke corner of sin and ignorance, and then, as if he that pierced through the darke cloud could not see, they goe on without feare, wit, or shame.
they put their Heads into a dark corner of since and ignorance, and then, as if he that pierced through the dark cloud could not see, they go on without Fear, wit, or shame.
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They lay their iniquities on their skirts, and declare their sinnes as Sodome, they hide them not: They lay their iniquities on their skirts, and declare their Sins as Sodom, they hide them not:
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as if they hurted not them, nor would bring shame at the latter end, Thus have I plained the way in opening this part of the Proverbe:
as if they hurted not them, nor would bring shame At the latter end, Thus have I plained the Way in opening this part of the Proverb:
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and now I write unto you young men, that you may overcome that evill one. Suffer therefore first a word of conviction, and next a word of exhortation. and now I write unto you young men, that you may overcome that evil one. Suffer Therefore First a word of conviction, and next a word of exhortation.
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Ye may be convinced hence of two things: You may be convinced hence of two things:
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1. First, concerning a wicked mans estate, that he is in a miserable case, whatsoever he thinkes of himselfe.
1. First, Concerning a wicked men estate, that he is in a miserable case, whatsoever he thinks of himself.
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If thou wert shut up in a dark prison, where thou couldst not have any fellowship with light, wouldst thou not thinke thy selfe in a wofull plight? Much more art thou thus,
If thou Wertenberg shut up in a dark prison, where thou Couldst not have any fellowship with Light, Wouldst thou not think thy self in a woeful plighted? Much more art thou thus,
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if thou be in the darknesse of ignorance, sin and misery. You will say, I see no such matter.
if thou be in the darkness of ignorance, since and misery. You will say, I see no such matter.
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If I am in misery, I see it not. It may be so, and yet your misery is not the lesse.
If I am in misery, I see it not. It may be so, and yet your misery is not the less.
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As Christ said, because yee say yee see, therefore your sinne remaineth: so say I, because you say you see not, therefore your danger is the greater.
As christ said, Because ye say ye see, Therefore your sin remains: so say I, Because you say you see not, Therefore your danger is the greater.
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If in a desperate disease a man say he is well, its a certain signe death is comming on a pace:
If in a desperate disease a man say he is well, its a certain Signen death is coming on a pace:
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so is it a signe that misery lies at the doore (though you have shut it out a while) because ye say ye see it not.
so is it a Signen that misery lies At the door (though you have shut it out a while) Because you say you see it not.
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Put case it be so (say you) yet you feele no hurt by it for the present.
Put case it be so (say you) yet you feel no hurt by it for the present.
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Ye goe on in sinne, and thrive, and are merry, and what evill can come? Take heed; You go on in sin, and thrive, and Are merry, and what evil can come? Take heed;
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while a man is lusty and strong, a man can endure hot and cold, night and day, and never shrinke;
while a man is lusty and strong, a man can endure hight and cold, night and day, and never shrink;
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but when hee is downe, by age, sicknesse, surfeit, or the like, then every blast pierceth through:
but when he is down, by age, sickness, surfeit, or the like, then every blast pierces through:
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so while you are in health and prosperity, you are like a Church Wardens Bill, which answereth all is well,
so while you Are in health and Prosperity, you Are like a Church Wardens Bill, which Answers all is well,
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when too many things are amisse: but when sicknesse, and death comes, downe you sink with shame and horrour,when too many things Are amiss: but when sickness, and death comes, down you sink with shame and horror,
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like the fishes of Jordan which fall into the dead-Sea, and are no more alive. Yea, but you are not in this darke state;
like the Fish of Jordan which fallen into the dead-Sea, and Are no more alive. Yea, but you Are not in this dark state;
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you heare the Word and understand it, and have a power to understand more: therefore certainly you shall not be darknesse for ever;
you hear the Word and understand it, and have a power to understand more: Therefore Certainly you shall not be darkness for ever;
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for a power doth dispose you to the act and exercise which shall follow. Be not deceived. for a power does dispose you to the act and exercise which shall follow. Be not deceived.
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For though it be true of a naturall power, which comes into act by the power of some inward principle, that if you have such a power, it shall bee brought into act, more or lesse, according to the power,
For though it be true of a natural power, which comes into act by the power of Some inward principle, that if you have such a power, it shall be brought into act, more or less, according to the power,
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as when Grapes have a power to drop Wine, and Apples Cydar;
as when Grapes have a power to drop Wine, and Apples Cider;
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and so, if as men, you have a power to reason, it is more or lesse shewed by discourse, either by inward conceptions, or outward expressions:
and so, if as men, you have a power to reason, it is more or less showed by discourse, either by inward conceptions, or outward expressions:
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yet is it not true of an obedientiall power, which is drawne out by a power from without; yet is it not true of an obediential power, which is drawn out by a power from without;
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as when the waters of Aegypt are turned into bloud, and the water at the marriage of Cana was turned into wine:
as when the waters of Egypt Are turned into blood, and the water At the marriage of Cana was turned into wine:
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and so, though you have a naturall power to know (according to your measure) and so to be acquit of humane darknesse, and so, though you have a natural power to know (according to your measure) and so to be acquit of humane darkness,
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yet amidst your hearing and understanding;
yet amid your hearing and understanding;
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you must be turned from darknesse to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that you may receive forgivenesse of sinnes, you must be turned from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan to God, that you may receive forgiveness of Sins,
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and inheritance amongst them that are sanctified by faith in CHRIST.and inheritance among them that Are sanctified by faith in CHRIST.
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If therefore you would be freed from this darknesse, you must depend upon God (whom you cannot command at pleasure) to give the increase, and to acquit you from this misery.
If Therefore you would be freed from this darkness, you must depend upon God (whom you cannot command At pleasure) to give the increase, and to acquit you from this misery.
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Secondly, ye may be convinced hence, not to thinke it strange to see poore sinners to doe that, of which they are afterwards ashamed. Secondly, you may be convinced hence, not to think it strange to see poor Sinners to do that, of which they Are afterwards ashamed.
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The adulterer watcheth for his twilight: the drunkard seeketh his cl•s scorners to couzen his soule and pursue in:
The adulterer watches for his twilight: the drunkard seeks his cl•s Scorner's to cozen his soul and pursue in:
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the lyar desireth his say-nothing: and all luxuriants hunt out their coverts and thickets:
the liar Desires his say-nothing: and all luxuriants hunt out their coverts and thickets:
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and when they are rowzed by the Iustice of GOD and man, they cannot indure the light, having such evill deeds;
and when they Are roused by the justice of GOD and man, they cannot endure the Light, having such evil Deeds;
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for they are ashamed and confounded. Doe not wonder at all this, and much more in this kinde;
for they Are ashamed and confounded. Do not wonder At all this, and much more in this kind;
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because what they wrought, was done in darknesse, and now it is brought to light.
Because what they wrought, was done in darkness, and now it is brought to Light.
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But why should I thinke darkenesse to bee the cause of their shame, seeing many of them have a great deale of knowledge? It is true in truth, ungodly men may gaine a great measure of knowing knowledge:
But why should I think darkness to be the cause of their shame, seeing many of them have a great deal of knowledge? It is true in truth, ungodly men may gain a great measure of knowing knowledge:
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Iudas preached for Christ, and Julian writ for him yea, unlearned men, whose cure is to feel divinity beating in the pulse of their hearts and lives, above the flowing of it in their braines, may take Heaven by violence, Iudas preached for christ, and Julian writ for him yea, unlearned men, whose cure is to feel divinity beating in the pulse of their hearts and lives, above the flowing of it in their brains, may take Heaven by violence,
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while the more learned (carefull to know and carelesse to doe) may bee thrust into Hell.
while the more learned (careful to know and careless to do) may be thrust into Hell.
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But let them gaine what knowledge they can the understanding singly taken is not that which God most delighteth in, to keepe them from shame by it, but hee dwels in a contrite and broken heart, to keepe them from the power of sin, & horor of shame
But let them gain what knowledge they can the understanding singly taken is not that which God most delights in, to keep them from shame by it, but he dwells in a contrite and broken heart, to keep them from the power of since, & horor of shame
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Secondly, be now exhorted to avoyd the waies of wicked men, which will bring you to such sinnes as darkenesse breeds, and darkenesse feeds.
Secondly, be now exhorted to avoid the ways of wicked men, which will bring you to such Sins as darkness breeds, and darkness feeds.
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Ye shall one day find that this darknesse breeds carlesnesse, sinful delight, feare, and doubting. In darknesse men are carelesse of their goings and doings:
You shall one day find that this darkness breeds carlesnesse, sinful delight, Fear, and doubting. In darkness men Are careless of their goings and doings:
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So, while yee are in the wicked way, ye are carelesse of your duties to GOD and man:
So, while ye Are in the wicked Way, you Are careless of your duties to GOD and man:
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and yee regard not though ye walk naked (without the garments of faith in Christ, and the obedience of faith and your shame lyes open. In darknesse sinfull delights are most welcome:
and ye regard not though you walk naked (without the garments of faith in christ, and the Obedience of faith and your shame lies open. In darkness sinful delights Are most welcome:
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when drunkards were more modest, and ashamed of the noon-day, the Apostle saith, they that are drunke are drunke in the night:
when drunkards were more modest, and ashamed of the noonday, the Apostle Says, they that Are drunk Are drunk in the night:
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And Job saith, that the Adulterer hunteth for the twilight, and flattereth himselfe, that GOD cannot pierce thorow the darke cloud.
And Job Says, that the Adulterer hunts for the twilight, and Flattereth himself, that GOD cannot pierce thorough the dark cloud.
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So, while yee are in this blacke way, yee freely drinke of this Cup of the pleasures of sinne, even to the dreggs.
So, while ye Are in this black Way, ye freely drink of this Cup of the pleasures of sin, even to the dregs.
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In darknesse, they especially that are apprehensive are full of feates, whether they shall receive hurt, full of doubting whether they are, and doe, right or wrong.
In darkness, they especially that Are apprehensive Are full of feats, whither they shall receive hurt, full of doubting whither they Are, and do, right or wrong.
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So while ye are in this pitchy way, in the midst of laughter your heart is heavie:
So while you Are in this pitchy Way, in the midst of laughter your heart is heavy:
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yee some-times feare the hurt yee may suffer, what if I bee sicke? what if I die? what if divine Iustice seaze upon mee? what shall become of me then? Ye sometimes doubt whether that bee the way to Heaven or Hell, wherein yee walke.
ye sometimes Fear the hurt ye may suffer, what if I be sick? what if I die? what if divine justice seize upon me? what shall become of me then? the sometime doubt whither that be the Way to Heaven or Hell, wherein ye walk.
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If it bee the way to Heaven, which of the Saints of GOD have gone before mee in it thither? If the way to Hell,
If it be the Way to Heaven, which of the Saints of GOD have gone before me in it thither? If the Way to Hell,
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why doe I walke in it still? Besides, yee shall one day finde that this darknesse feeds and nourisheth sin.
why do I walk in it still? Beside, ye shall one day find that this darkness feeds and Nourishes since.
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For as men in darknesse, being set upon a course, will be resolute to doe it still:
For as men in darkness, being Set upon a course, will be resolute to do it still:
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So while ye are in this way, ye will be fatted in obstinacy against God, and in resolution to doe what ye list.
So while you Are in this Way, you will be fatted in obstinacy against God, and in resolution to do what you list.
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This Christ lamented in Ierusalem, Oh if thou hadst knowne in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace!
This christ lamented in Ierusalem, O if thou Hadst known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace!
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but now they are hid from thine eyes. but now they Are hid from thine eyes.
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This also may you lament in your selves (if you could) with teares of bloud.
This also may you lament in your selves (if you could) with tears of blood.
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Perhaps you may think that all this will do you little hurt. Perhaps you may think that all this will do you little hurt.
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But GOD open your eyes in time that you may see to your amendment, that it will bring you to the darkenesse of Hell, where ye shall finde horror without the least comfort,
But GOD open your eyes in time that you may see to your amendment, that it will bring you to the darkness of Hell, where you shall find horror without the least Comfort,
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and torment without the least ease. None of the plagues of Aegypt were so afflictive to Pharaoh, as darkenesse was.
and torment without the least ease. None of the plagues of Egypt were so afflictive to Pharaoh, as darkness was.
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This extorted from him this speech, which was not heard before, Goe you and your children, and serve the LORD.
This extorted from him this speech, which was not herd before, Go you and your children, and serve the LORD.
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How much more will ye be pressed with the darknesse of Hell, which is the proper place of torment! How much more will you be pressed with the darkness of Hell, which is the proper place of torment!
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This makes these poore darke creatures, before they come there, to cry out, I shall bee burned in Hell for ever and ever, what shall I doe, what shall I doe?
This makes these poor dark creatures, before they come there, to cry out, I shall be burned in Hell for ever and ever, what shall I do, what shall I do?
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If therfore there be any feare of God before your eyes, if any bowels of compassion to your miserable body,
If Therefore there be any Fear of God before your eyes, if any bowels of compassion to your miserable body,
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and soules, avoid these hellish wayes of wicked men while ye are yong Suppose that Iesus Christ,
and Souls, avoid these hellish ways of wicked men while you Are young Suppose that Iesus christ,
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and Satan stood before GOD to plead for you.
and Satan stood before GOD to plead for you.
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Christ could say, Behold blessed Father, I have taken their nature upon mee, I have done, christ could say, Behold blessed Father, I have taken their nature upon me, I have done,
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and dyed for them, I have presented thee with a full satisfaction, and have offered to them this great grace to heare my Gospell, and beleeve it:
and died for them, I have presented thee with a full satisfaction, and have offered to them this great grace to hear my Gospel, and believe it:
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yea, I have beene assistant to the ministery of the Church to convince them of their wicked courses, to move them to come to me, to assure them, that I and mine are all theirs,
yea, I have been assistant to the Ministry of the Church to convince them of their wicked courses, to move them to come to me, to assure them, that I and mine Are all theirs,
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if they repent and believe the Gospell, yet have they not honored me by faith and love.
if they Repent and believe the Gospel, yet have they not honoured me by faith and love.
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But Sathan plead•, Behold thou great God of Heaven and Earth, I never tooke their nature upon mee,
But Sathan plead•, Behold thou great God of Heaven and Earth, I never took their nature upon me,
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yet they love me and my courses better than themselves.
yet they love me and my courses better than themselves.
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I never did any thing for their good, but for their snare and ruine, yet they cleave to mee and my works of darknesse, my pleasures deceitfull pleasures of sin for a season, more than to thee and thy Word.
I never did any thing for their good, but for their snare and ruin, yet they cleave to me and my works of darkness, my pleasures deceitful pleasures of since for a season, more than to thee and thy Word.
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I never died for them, yet they live and die in my cause and quarrell: drinking, dicing, drabbing, night and day:
I never died for them, yet they live and die in my cause and quarrel: drinking, dicing, drabbing, night and day:
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revelling with thy good creatures, reviling of thy vertuous servants, and resolving still to doe as they have done.
reveling with thy good creatures, reviling of thy virtuous Servants, and resolving still to do as they have done.
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I never offered them grace, but sinne, and they have resisted & spurned at that, and accepted this with greedinesse.
I never offered them grace, but sin, and they have resisted & spurned At that, and accepted this with greediness.
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All this and more, may truely bee said by that Lion of the Tribe of Iudah, and that roaring Lion that seeketh whom hee may devoure.
All this and more, may truly be said by that lion of the Tribe of Iudah, and that roaring lion that seeks whom he may devour.
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Set your selves to present such a plea to your soules, and thinke whether the devill hath not powerfull reasons to move that GOD, who is a consuming fire, to deliver you up to his hands,
Set your selves to present such a plea to your Souls, and think whither the Devil hath not powerful Reasons to move that GOD, who is a consuming fire, to deliver you up to his hands,
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so long as you are in darkenesse.
so long as you Are in darkness.
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What an hell will this be to you before you come to hell, if you repent not? What an hell will it be to you to saile by,
What an hell will this be to you before you come to hell, if you Repent not? What an hell will it be to you to sail by,
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before you come to hell, if ye repent not, and forsake not your sins? Will yee not thinke of to day, while it is called to day? Will ye still goe on in the wayes of sinne,
before you come to hell, if you Repent not, and forsake not your Sins? Will ye not think of to day, while it is called to day? Will you still go on in the ways of sin,
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though ye cannot prosper? GOD forbid, the safety of your soules forbids it;
though you cannot prosper? GOD forbid, the safety of your Souls forbids it;
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your Covenant in Baptisme forbids it, and all the mercies wherewith the Lord hath renewed you from your youth up hitherto.
your Covenant in Baptism forbids it, and all the Mercies wherewith the Lord hath renewed you from your youth up hitherto.
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Ye may thinke your selves safe enough, and that all your darke and riotous courses shall end in a sun-shine of glory and happinesse:
You may think your selves safe enough, and that all your dark and riotous courses shall end in a sunshine of glory and happiness:
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but (alas) in your way there lye many things at which ye may stumble,
but (alas) in your Way there lie many things At which you may Stumble,
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and so tumble into the pit of hell unawares, which is the next considerable proportion in this Proverbe, to wit,
and so tumble into the pit of hell unawares, which is the next considerable proportion in this Proverb, to wit,
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That wicked men know not at what they stumble. Do ye desire to gaine to your soules from this? That wicked men know not At what they Stumble. Do you desire to gain to your Souls from this?
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Then weigh with me these three particulars: 1 What it is to stumble? 2 Whereat they stumble? and,
Then weigh with me these three particulars: 1 What it is to Stumble? 2 Whereat they Stumble? and,
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3 That they stumble, because they know not at what.
3 That they Stumble, Because they know not At what.
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To stumble is to take an argument of offence at something, to make them fall still into the wayes of wickednesse.
To Stumble is to take an argument of offence At something, to make them fallen still into the ways of wickedness.
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As when the Iewes took these arguments against Christ to conclude against faith in him, He is a man gluttonous, a wine bibber, a friend of Publicans and sinners:
As when the Iewes took these Arguments against christ to conclude against faith in him, He is a man gluttonous, a wine bibber, a friend of Publicans and Sinners:
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Wee say well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a Divell. we say well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil.
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And when the Iewes took these arguments against Stephen, We have heard him speake blasphemous words against Moses, against God, against this holy place, and the Law. And when the Iewes took these Arguments against Stephen, We have herd him speak blasphemous words against Moses, against God, against this holy place, and the Law.
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And when the Corinthians raised this foundation against Saint Paul, This fellow perswadeth men to worship GOD contrary to the Law: and Tertullus in a slanting speech before Foelix, wee have found this man a very pestilence, a mover of sedition among all the Iewes in all the World.
And when the Corinthians raised this Foundation against Saint Paul, This fellow Persuadeth men to worship GOD contrary to the Law: and Tertullus in a slanting speech before Felix, we have found this man a very pestilence, a mover of sedition among all the Iewes in all the World.
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These are arguments of offence, to make them that doe receive them still to fall into sin, new sins, old sins, all sins.
These Are Arguments of offence, to make them that do receive them still to fallen into since, new Sins, old Sins, all Sins.
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But whereat ordinarily doe wicked men stumble? Ordinarily at sixe sorts of things, when they would flatter themselves in their wayes of darkenesse. Either, Ignorance ; or, presumption ; or, despaire ; or, the World ; or, scandall ;
But whereat ordinarily do wicked men Stumble? Ordinarily At sixe sorts of things, when they would flatter themselves in their ways of darkness. Either, Ignorance; or, presumption; or, despair; or, the World; or, scandal;
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or, the peaceable end of sinners, and the contrary of those that have lived more strictly.
or, the peaceable end of Sinners, and the contrary of those that have lived more strictly.
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They stumble at ignorance on both hands.
They Stumble At ignorance on both hands.
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Sometimes they stumble at the ignorance of sin, and so they fall to sin, and care not, feare not,
Sometime they Stumble At the ignorance of since, and so they fallen to since, and care not, Fear not,
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When Iosiah knew not sin, his sweet nature stumbled with the times:
When Josiah knew not since, his sweet nature stumbled with the times:
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but when he heard the Law of God read, he rent his clothes, and melted to the very heart.
but when he herd the Law of God read, he rend his clothes, and melted to the very heart.
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When Saul lived a Pharisee, the death of Stephen was nothing, it could be swallowed up upon a full stomack:
When Saul lived a Pharisee, the death of Stephen was nothing, it could be swallowed up upon a full stomach:
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but when the Law came and shewed him what sinne was, when hee saw sinne revive, to pricks, wound,
but when the Law Come and showed him what sin was, when he saw sin revive, to pricks, wound,
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and kill, then he mourned under his captivity. Sometimes they stumble at the ignorance of Repentance:
and kill, then he mourned under his captivity. Sometime they Stumble At the ignorance of Repentance:
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They are like Nicodemus, who cannot heare of a new life, but hee dreames of entring his mothers wombe againe: They Are like Nicodemus, who cannot hear of a new life, but he dreams of entering his mother's womb again:
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and like Peters hearers, who when they sinned knew not what they did;
and like Peter's hearers, who when they sinned knew not what they did;
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and when they were pricked at the heart for sin, knew not what to doe, Men and brethren, what shall we doe to be saved?
and when they were pricked At the heart for since, knew not what to do, Men and brothers, what shall we do to be saved?
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They stumble at presumption, that God will any time accept of them upon any termes. Therfore, at what time soever, saith one:
They Stumble At presumption, that God will any time accept of them upon any terms. Therefore, At what time soever, Says one:
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GOD desireth not the death of a sinner, saith another: Christ saith, Come unto me, saith a third:
GOD Desires not the death of a sinner, Says Another: christ Says, Come unto me, Says a third:
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God will that all men should bee saved, saith a fourth.God will that all men should be saved, Says a fourth.
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Every presumptuous wretch layeth some sure foundation (which might be sound and sweet to a true penitent) which yet will not serve his turne when he is to try the strength of it, no more than Sampsons ▪ greene Cords could binde him,
Every presumptuous wretch Layeth Some sure Foundation (which might be found and sweet to a true penitent) which yet will not serve his turn when he is to try the strength of it, no more than Sampsons ▪ green Cords could bind him,
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or a rope of sand can pull down an impregnable Castle. They stumble at despaire, and at that on both sides too.
or a rope of sand can pull down an impregnable Castle. They Stumble At despair, and At that on both sides too.
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Sometimes they despaire of their owne strength. Alas, all the waies of vertue, grace, and glory are too hard for me.
Sometime they despair of their own strength. Alas, all the ways of virtue, grace, and glory Are too hard for me.
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I must lie downe in shame, confusion, sinne, and sorrow, but not move a foot to Heaven.
I must lie down in shame, confusion, sin, and sorrow, but not move a foot to Heaven.
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When Christ preached that no man could come to him, except it were given him of his Father;
When christ preached that no man could come to him, except it were given him of his Father;
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many of his Disciples went backe, and walked no more with him: many of his Disciples went back, and walked no more with him:
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in so much as CHRIST complained to the twelve, Will yee also forsake mee? If Christ bee such a manner of person, that accesse to him is so hard,
in so much as CHRIST complained to the twelve, Will ye also forsake me? If christ be such a manner of person, that access to him is so hard,
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so much above our power, that we must be beholding to a Father whom wee are not acquainted with,
so much above our power, that we must be beholding to a Father whom we Are not acquainted with,
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then farewell Christ, welcome world who are more familiar. Sometimes againe they despaire of GODS strength and mercy for them.
then farewell christ, welcome world who Are more familiar. Sometime again they despair of GOD'S strength and mercy for them.
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Christ cannot save them, GOD will not save them.
christ cannot save them, GOD will not save them.
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Let strength and mercy bee what it will on high, it is too high for them.
Let strength and mercy be what it will on high, it is too high for them.
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What is that to me? I am the worst of unworthy sinners.
What is that to me? I am the worst of unworthy Sinners.
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This cast out Cain, hanged Judas, damned both, and any other that delight in such a downefall.
This cast out Cain, hanged Judas, damned both, and any other that delight in such a downfall.
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They stumble at the world of honour, pleasure, profit. The stony hearers stumbled at the care-cloth, the thornes of cares for worldly pelfe. They Stumble At the world of honour, pleasure, profit. The stony hearers stumbled At the carecloth, the thorns of Cares for worldly pelf.
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The unworthy Guests stumbled at the new bought purchases of Farmes, and Oxen; The unworthy Guests stumbled At the new bought purchases of Farms, and Oxen;
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and so much as at the new married Wife, I cannot come. The rich worldling at the new Barnes, and store for many dayes.
and so much as At the new married Wife, I cannot come. The rich worldling At the new Barns, and store for many days.
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His soule did so alwayes live in them, that hee thought hee should alwayes live with them. Thus they stumbled and fell.
His soul did so always live in them, that he Thought he should always live with them. Thus they stumbled and fell.
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The huge blocke of the World was too great for them to leape over into heaven,
The huge block of the World was too great for them to leap over into heaven,
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and therefore downe they fall, and breake their neckes into the wayes of sinne. They stumble at scandall, and at that they trip dangerously on both hands.
and Therefore down they fallen, and break their necks into the ways of sin. They Stumble At scandal, and At that they trip dangerously on both hands.
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Sometimes they are loth to offend their wicked companions; Sometime they Are loath to offend their wicked Sodales;
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what? shall I forsake them, scandalize them, goe without them, (though) in a better way, make them that are my friends my foes, to neglect and scoffe at mee? This made Nicodemus come to Christ by night.
what? shall I forsake them, scandalise them, go without them, (though) in a better Way, make them that Are my Friends my foes, to neglect and scoff At me? This made Nicodemus come to christ by night.
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This made many of the chiefe Rulers believe in him, but they confessed him not, lest they should bee put out of the Synagogue: This made many of the chief Rulers believe in him, but they confessed him not, lest they should be put out of the Synagogue:
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for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
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Sometimes againe they take offence at the lives of those that seeme to bee more godly than themselves, Sometime again they take offence At the lives of those that seem to be more godly than themselves,
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and are so (at least) by profession.
and Are so (At least) by profession.
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Indeed, these should bee very carefull to adorne the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ: and therefore many excellent exhortations are spent upon them, in the most sure Word of GOD.
Indeed, these should be very careful to adorn the Doctrine of our Lord jesus christ: and Therefore many excellent exhortations Are spent upon them, in the most sure Word of GOD.
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Sometimes they are called upon to behave themselves wisely to them that are without: Sometimes to walke honestly towards them that are without:
Sometime they Are called upon to behave themselves wisely to them that Are without: Sometime to walk honestly towards them that Are without:
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sometimes, to give no offence neither to Jew, C••ia•, nor Church of GOD: sometime, to give no offence neither to Jew, C••ia•, nor Church of GOD:
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yet are they not so carefull in the workes of holinesse righteousnesse, and sobriety, as they ought.
yet Are they not so careful in the works of holiness righteousness, and sobriety, as they ought.
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This is soone espied by wicked men, and so made an argument to stumble at.
This is soon espied by wicked men, and so made an argument to Stumble At.
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You will say, They are in darknesse, how then can they spie such a hole in the coat of him that is better than themselves? Ile tell you: You will say, They Are in darkness, how then can they spy such a hold in the coat of him that is better than themselves? I'll tell you:
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when men see a thing that may further them in the way to Heaven, they do receive it inward by the meanes of the spirit,
when men see a thing that may further them in the Way to Heaven, they do receive it inward by the means of the Spirit,
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and the sweet beames of grace which shine about them; For every good giving comes from the Father of lights:
and the sweet beams of grace which shine about them; For every good giving comes from the Father of lights:
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but when they see any thing that helpes them onward to Hell, they have a power of seeing from within. but when they see any thing that helps them onward to Hell, they have a power of seeing from within.
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As a Cat sees in a darke night by fyring the aire to her selfe, and for her owne uses:
As a Cat sees in a dark night by firing the air to her self, and for her own uses:
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so wicked men being set on fire of Hell, can in their darkest state easily kindle a light for their owne uses to find fodder for their soules in their way to Hell-ward.
so wicked men being Set on fire of Hell, can in their Darkest state Easily kindle a Light for their own uses to find fodder for their Souls in their Way to Hellward.
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They stumble, Lastly, at the peaceable end of sinners. Truly, they dyed like Lambes, There are no hands in their death: They Stumble, Lastly, At the peaceable end of Sinners. Truly, they died like Lambs, There Are no hands in their death:
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just like the good thiefe upon the Crosse, which with quiet and sweet reaches after grace and glory, breathed out his soule to GOD;
just like the good thief upon the Cross, which with quiet and sweet reaches After grace and glory, breathed out his soul to GOD;
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notwithstanding all the wickednesse of his fore-past life:
notwithstanding all the wickedness of his forepast life:
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whereas many of those who have lived better, have died with little rest, and no comfort. whereas many of those who have lived better, have died with little rest, and no Comfort.
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Hence they stumble thicke and threefold, and make no question to dy no worse than they, though they doe as bad. Thus they stumble and stumble;
Hence they Stumble thick and threefold, and make no question to die no Worse than they, though they do as bad. Thus they Stumble and Stumble;
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and the cause or the signe of all, is this in the Proverbe, They know not at what they stumble.
and the cause or the Signen of all, is this in the Proverb, They know not At what they Stumble.
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As for sinne, they do not know who they themselves are that sin. As for sin, they do not know who they themselves Are that sin.
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They are the creatures of GOD who hath blessed them a thousand wayes, and therefore they should live to the honour of him,
They Are the creatures of GOD who hath blessed them a thousand ways, and Therefore they should live to the honour of him,
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and not as if the Devill had made them. They doe not know whom they sin against.
and not as if the devil had made them. They do not know whom they sin against.
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It is against an infinite GOD, who is an infinite good, and therefore the least guilt will not so easily bee taken off as they dreame.
It is against an infinite GOD, who is an infinite good, and Therefore the least guilt will not so Easily be taken off as they dream.
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Can much Niter and much Sope doe it? Can thousands of Rammes, and ten thousand Rivers of Oyle? Sinne against a private man,
Can much Niter and much Soap do it? Can thousands of Rams, and ten thousand rivers of Oil? Sin against a private man,
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and it is a trespasse or battery; sin against a King, it is sedition or treason;
and it is a trespass or battery; since against a King, it is sedition or treason;
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but sinne against God, and no name can expresse it, nothing can cleanse it but the bloud of the Lambe, which brings to us the righteousnesse of GOD, which is of infinite worth.
but sin against God, and no name can express it, nothing can cleanse it but the blood of the Lamb, which brings to us the righteousness of GOD, which is of infinite worth.
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They doe not know what sin will worke. They do not know what since will work.
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It is the wilde Bore of the Wood that laies waste the Vine of our soules:
It is the wild Boar of the Wood that lays waste the Vine of our Souls:
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it woundeth the Conscience, defaceth the Image of GOD, and writes upon us Satans Image and superscription:
it wounds the Conscience, defaceth the Image of GOD, and writes upon us Satan Image and superscription:
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it brings feare, pit, and snare upon the inhabitants of the earth and at the last the vengeance of eternall fire.
it brings Fear, pit, and snare upon the inhabitants of the earth and At the last the vengeance of Eternal fire.
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All this and much more, about sin, these poore wretches doe not know, and hence they stumble upon sinne, and ruine.
All this and much more, about since, these poor wretches do not know, and hence they Stumble upon sin, and ruin.
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As for Repentance they know neither the necessity, worke, or worth of it.
As for Repentance they know neither the necessity, work, or worth of it.
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Doe they present this to their soules, that except they repent, they shall perish? Yes that they doe,
Do they present this to their Souls, that except they Repent, they shall perish? Yes that they do,
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and therefore they will repent hereafter.
and Therefore they will Repent hereafter.
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Yea, but are they not deceived in the worke of it? Doe they not thinke it to bee the worke of an houre,
Yea, but Are they not deceived in the work of it? Do they not think it to be the work of an hour,
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when the whole life of a man were but enough for us to walke in that way? Doe they not thinke it to bee nothing but a conviction for sinne, a sorrow for sinne,
when the Whole life of a man were but enough for us to walk in that Way? Do they not think it to be nothing but a conviction for sin, a sorrow for sin,
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and a crying God mercy? Doe they know that it implyes sorrow for sinne seene, purpose to forsake sin sorrowed for,
and a crying God mercy? Do they know that it Implies sorrow for sin seen, purpose to forsake since sorrowed for,
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and to returne unto God? Or know they that it is accompanied (if it be saving) with an holy course in godlinesse and righteousnesse? No such matter.and to return unto God? Or know they that it is accompanied (if it be Saving) with an holy course in godliness and righteousness? No such matter.
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It is so slenderly looked after: It is so slenderly looked After:
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and so poorely prized by them, that they take it up as old shooes, when they have none else to weare:
and so poorly prized by them, that they take it up as old shoes, when they have none Else to wear:
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when they have not a day to live, and an houre to spend in sinne, then they will repent, what ever come of it.
when they have not a day to live, and an hour to spend in sin, then they will Repent, what ever come of it.
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Thus these miserable wretches, when they have built a Castle of their owne Repentance, not Gods, do stumble at they know not what.
Thus these miserable wretches, when they have built a Castle of their own Repentance, not God's, do Stumble At they know not what.
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Now, for presumption (woe is them) whatsoever they dreame of Mountaines of mercy, They know not the power of GODS wrath. They thinke him to bee made up of nothing but mercy,
Now, for presumption (woe is them) whatsoever they dream of Mountains of mercy, They know not the power of GOD'S wrath. They think him to be made up of nothing but mercy,
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and that hee should doe them wrong, if they should not have it.
and that he should do them wrong, if they should not have it.
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They see the light of his countenance so long in their health and prosperity, that they presume hee cannot bend his browes, and turne his backe in after daies.
They see the Light of his countenance so long in their health and Prosperity, that they presume he cannot bend his brows, and turn his back in After days.
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Doe they remember that after God had made the world, his first act was an act of justice upon lapsed Angels, who,
Do they Remember that After God had made the world, his First act was an act of Justice upon lapsed Angels, who,
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though they were in Heaven, were cast downe into Hell, and delivered into the chaines of darknesse, to bee reserved unto judgement? Have they forgotten that his next worke was a worke of justice upon Adam in Paradise;
though they were in Heaven, were cast down into Hell, and Delivered into the chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgement? Have they forgotten that his next work was a work of Justice upon Adam in Paradise;
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and the third that wee reade, of a worke of justice upon Cain for committing murther but once? Have they not read that GOD drowned the first world, first for imaginations? Or that he burned with fire and brimstone Sodome and her wicked sisters, for pride, fulnesse of bread, abundance of idlenesse, which hatched plenty of lust? Is the justice of GOD upon the world cleane gone out of minde,
and the third that we read, of a work of Justice upon Cain for committing murder but once? Have they not read that GOD drowned the First world, First for Imaginations? Or that he burned with fire and brimstone Sodom and her wicked Sisters, for pride, fullness of bred, abundance of idleness, which hatched plenty of lust? Is the Justice of GOD upon the world clean gone out of mind,
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when his Church was in a Corner, and but a little flocke? Or will they not see the justice of God upon Christ, Our surety, in the similitude of sinfull flesh ;
when his Church was in a Corner, and but a little flock? Or will they not see the Justice of God upon christ, Our surety, in the similitude of sinful Flesh;
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that hee did not escape it, being made sin for us (that is, by being a sacrifice for sin) that wee might be the righteousnesse of GOD in him? They have forgotten all prints of Iustice, that they may put farre from them the evill day, and sinne without feare.
that he did not escape it, being made since for us (that is, by being a sacrifice for since) that we might be the righteousness of GOD in him? They have forgotten all prints of justice, that they may put Far from them the evil day, and sin without Fear.
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But that God that is a God of mercy, for the vessels of mercy, is for those who by wilfull sins make themselves the vessels of wrath, a consuming fire: yea,
But that God that is a God of mercy, for the vessels of mercy, is for those who by wilful Sins make themselves the vessels of wrath, a consuming fire: yea,
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and when his hand takes hold of judgement, hee will make his sword drunke with bloud.
and when his hand Takes hold of judgement, he will make his sword drunk with blood.
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Then shall they know what now they willingly know not, that hee that blesseth himselfe in his heart, saying, I shall have peace though I walke in the imagination of my heart, to adde drunkennesse to thirst, the Lord will not bee mercifull unto him.
Then shall they know what now they willingly know not, that he that Blesses himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace though I walk in the imagination of my heart, to add Drunkenness to thirst, the Lord will not be merciful unto him.
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Doe they stumble at despaire of their owne strength: It is at they know not what still. Do they Stumble At despair of their own strength: It is At they know not what still.
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For doe they not shew great strength in sinne? Why then will they not try what they can doe in vertue? Hath not CHRIST promised his assistance in the Word of GOD, and Sacraments? Why will they neglect CHRISTS hand, which is put under to helpe? Why will they not be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, that they may be able to doe all things through him that helpeth them?
For doe they not show great strength in sin? Why then will they not try what they can do in virtue? Hath not CHRIST promised his assistance in the Word of GOD, and Sacraments? Why will they neglect CHRIST hand, which is put under to help? Why will they not be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, that they may be able to do all things through him that Helpeth them?
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Will they more impotently stumble at the despaire of Gods mercy? Surely they stumble at they know not what.
Will they more impotently Stumble At the despair of God's mercy? Surely they Stumble At they know not what.
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For God is good unto wicked men, much more to those that truely repent.
For God is good unto wicked men, much more to those that truly Repent.
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Doth not his Sun and raine blesse obdurate sinners? much more hath hee the blessing of peace for those that tremble at his Word, and are weary and heavie laden with their sinnes.
Does not his Sun and rain bless obdurate Sinners? much more hath he the blessing of peace for those that tremble At his Word, and Are weary and heavy laden with their Sins.
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For will they forget how willingly GOD reasoneth with the rebellious Iewes, and promiseth that upon Repentance he will make their twice dipt scarlet sinnes as white as wooll? Or doe they not regard that GOD tels them that mercy pleaseth him. If hee come in a work of justice, hee shaves with a Raser that is hired (as if hee had no instrument of his owne to execute wrath: For will they forget how willingly GOD reasoneth with the rebellious Iewes, and promises that upon Repentance he will make their twice dipped scarlet Sins as white as wool? Or do they not regard that GOD tells them that mercy Pleases him. If he come in a work of Justice, he shaves with a Razor that is hired (as if he had no Instrument of his own to execute wrath:
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) but if he comes in a worke of mercy, it is his own work, his proper worke. ) but if he comes in a work of mercy, it is his own work, his proper work.
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But they forget this, as if Christs bloud did not triumph over all the sins of penitents, even to the bathing of them that turne to him, who shed it by murther:
But they forget this, as if Christ blood did not triumph over all the Sins of penitents, even to the bathing of them that turn to him, who shed it by murder:
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this they forget, and so doe stumble at headlong despaire. Doe they stumble at the world? Alas, they know not at what.
this they forget, and so do Stumble At headlong despair. Do they Stumble At the world? Alas, they know not At what.
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What is all the world if wee could graspe it into an handfull? It flattereth while it smileth, and the glory of it passeth away.
What is all the world if we could grasp it into an handful? It Flattereth while it smileth, and the glory of it passes away.
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Have wee the confluence of all worlds goods? They cannot keepe off a thousand miseries;
Have we the confluence of all world's goods? They cannot keep off a thousand misery's;
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Gowts, Consumption, Fevers, Stone, Strangury, death are the portions of this worlds wantons.
Gowts, Consumption, Fevers, Stone, Strangury, death Are the portions of this world's wantons.
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And when that goes from us, or we from that, it gives a bitter farewell to the lovers of it.
And when that Goes from us, or we from that, it gives a bitter farewell to the lovers of it.
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Though a man live many dayes, ••t let him remember the dayes of darknesse, which will come first or last, Though a man live many days, ••t let him Remember the days of darkness, which will come First or last,
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and then farewell profit, farewell pleasure, farewell honour:
and then farewell profit, farewell pleasure, farewell honour:
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the white sticke must be broken, worldly comforts must vanish, and if yee have not built your nest in the Rocke Christ, the wind will take you, the world will spew you out, and whither then?
the white stick must be broken, worldly comforts must vanish, and if ye have not built your nest in the Rock christ, the wind will take you, the world will spew you out, and whither then?
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Doe they stumble at the offence of their companions? It is at they know not what stil. Call for them all, whom you are loth now to offend in pleasing GOD,
Do they Stumble At the offence of their Sodales? It is At they know not what stil. Call for them all, whom you Are loath now to offend in pleasing GOD,
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and what can they doe? As the Winter brookes they passe away, faith Iob. Are they touched for sinne? They will bee glad to bee rid of them:
and what can they do? As the Winter brooks they pass away, faith Job are they touched for sin? They will be glad to be rid of them:
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away from mee yee wicked, I will keep the Commandements of my GOD. away from me ye wicked, I will keep the commandments of my GOD.
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Doth the wrath of GOD come? They can say, alas my brother, alas his glory;
Does the wrath of GOD come? They can say, alas my brother, alas his glory;
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but as the wrath of man cannot accomplish the righteousnesse of GOD ; but as the wrath of man cannot accomplish the righteousness of GOD;
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so nor the power of man can stand (with comfort) against the wrath of GOD. so nor the power of man can stand (with Comfort) against the wrath of GOD.
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Doth poverty come as an armed man? A worldly friend will help once, a godlie friend will helpe twice,
Does poverty come as an armed man? A worldly friend will help once, a godly friend will help twice,
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but daily to hang upon the pockets, and purse-strings of others, is like a curst wife, a continuall dropping ;
but daily to hang upon the pockets, and purse-strings of Others, is like a cursed wife, a continual dropping;
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away with such a like fellow from off the earth, the land is not able to beare such a loathsome guest.
away with such a like fellow from off the earth, the land is not able to bear such a loathsome guest.
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Doth death come with this Iron Law, You must goe and make your bed in darkenesse, where they must say to corruption, thou art my mother;
Does death come with this Iron Law, You must go and make your Bed in darkness, where they must say to corruption, thou art my mother;
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to the Worme thou art my brother and sister? Where are their companions now? One stands by and weepes, but cannot helpe:
to the Worm thou art my brother and sister? Where Are their Sodales now? One Stands by and weeps, but cannot help:
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another would come, but feares the flashes of reproofe for godlesse courses:
Another would come, but fears the flashes of reproof for godless courses:
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but let them all come, can they deliver their bodies from the grave, and their soules from the hand of Hell? The Redemption of a soule cost more than so:
but let them all come, can they deliver their bodies from the grave, and their Souls from the hand of Hell? The Redemption of a soul cost more than so:
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they must let that alone for ever. What matters it then to offend such, so they may please God?
they must let that alone for ever. What matters it then to offend such, so they may please God?
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Doe they now stumble at the lapses and falls of those that seeme better than themselves? Is it not still at they know not what? If a Christian sinne, it is not because hee is a Christian,
Do they now Stumble At the lapses and falls of those that seem better than themselves? Is it not still At they know not what? If a Christian sin, it is not Because he is a Christian,
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but because hee is a Christian no more: it is not the profession, but the person that is in all the fault.
but Because he is a Christian no more: it is not the profession, but the person that is in all the fault.
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Hee that is a good Christian, should answer like that blessed Martyr, who when hee was asked what was his name? hee answered.
He that is a good Christian, should answer like that blessed Martyr, who when he was asked what was his name? he answered.
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Christian: what was his Countrey, answered, Christian: what were his hopes, thoughts words, and deeds? Hee answered Christian. He was a Christian all over:Christian: what was his Country, answered, Christian: what were his hope's, thoughts words, and Deeds? He answered Christian. He was a Christian all over:
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and if it bee otherwise, Christianity must not bee blamed, but sinne in him, and Sathan out of him, that put on that faire hood to cover their deformitie.
and if it be otherwise, Christianity must not be blamed, but sin in him, and Sathan out of him, that put on that fair hood to cover their deformity.
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Besides, sinne shall condemn them, not justifie the wicked stumbler. They shall goe to hell for that without Repentance:
Beside, sin shall condemn them, not justify the wicked stumbler. They shall go to hell for that without Repentance:
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the wicked shall not goe to Heaven for being wors•, because they are bad.
the wicked shall not go to Heaven for being wors•, Because they Are bad.
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And what doe they stumble at now? Is it at the peaceable end of sinners? It is still at they know not what. And what do they Stumble At now? Is it At the peaceable end of Sinners? It is still At they know not what.
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For it is not ever true that wicked men finde such a calme when death approacheth:
For it is not ever true that wicked men find such a Cam when death Approaches:
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somtimes Hell fire flasheth upon them then:
sometimes Hell fire flasheth upon them then:
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sometimes they miserably cry out, I am damned, I am damned, I must to Hell: and when it is true, GOD, Satan, sometime they miserably cry out, I am damned, I am damned, I must to Hell: and when it is true, GOD, Satan,
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and themselves, have an hand in it, God justly seales them up to hardnesse of heart,
and themselves, have an hand in it, God justly Seals them up to hardness of heart,
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and then like the Leviathan, they laugh at the Speare. Satan covers their sins, and lockes in their thoughts to dreame of golden Mountaines.
and then like the Leviathan, they laugh At the Spear. Satan covers their Sins, and locks in their thoughts to dream of golden Mountains.
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Hee labours to make their life and death to be an heaven here, that hee may the more cunningly bring them to hell hereafter.
He labours to make their life and death to be an heaven Here, that he may the more cunningly bring them to hell hereafter.
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Themselves have accustomed themselves to sinne, and custome in sinne takes away the sense of sinning, Themselves have accustomed themselves to sin, and custom in sin Takes away the sense of sinning,
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and so like Nabal, their heart dies like a stone. And put case that Gods good people be disquieted when death appeareth;
and so like Nabal, their heart die like a stone. And put case that God's good people be disquieted when death appears;
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They draw neere to GOD, and see themselves abominable as Esau. They have a circumcised heart,
They draw near to GOD, and see themselves abominable as Esau They have a circumcised heart,
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and so are tender at the least touch:
and so Are tender At the least touch:
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which Satan perceiving, hee drives home with all his rage, and skill, to slander his godly course,
which Satan perceiving, he drives home with all his rage, and skill, to slander his godly course,
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because his time is but short.
Because his time is but short.
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Thus now ye have the whole Proverbe, which sets forth a rule to your miserable example to shew the miserable estate of those that are,
Thus now you have the Whole Proverb, which sets forth a Rule to your miserable Exampl to show the miserable estate of those that Are,
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and walk, and stand, and sit, in the darke wayes of sin and wickednesse.
and walk, and stand, and fit, in the dark ways of since and wickedness.
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What shall I say to you Young men? O that I could speake to your hearts so powerfully, that yee may be rowzed from lying under the dominion of sinne any longer! What shall I say to you Young men? O that I could speak to your hearts so powerfully, that ye may be roused from lying under the dominion of sin any longer!
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Oh that my Doctrine might drop as the raine, and my speech might distill as the dew, O that my Doctrine might drop as the rain, and my speech might distil as the due,
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as the small raine upon the tender herbe, and as the showers upon the grasse! Yee have heard the woe, woe, woe, to wicked men.as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass! Ye have herd the woe, woe, woe, to wicked men.
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Sometimes this keepes them off from vertue and grace, and sometimes that. Here they stumble, and there they stumble, before, behind, on this side, and on that,
Sometime this keeps them off from virtue and grace, and sometime that. Here they Stumble, and there they Stumble, before, behind, on this side, and on that,
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and at last tumble into despaire, and Hell for evermore.
and At last tumble into despair, and Hell for evermore.
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Francis Spyra stumbled thus, when hee cried out, I would faine be in Hell, to try the worst that God can doe. Francis Spyra stumbled thus, when he cried out, I would feign be in Hell, to try the worst that God can do.
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And that outlandish wretch thus, who would have given all to his soul, not to forsake him:
And that outlandish wretch thus, who would have given all to his soul, not to forsake him:
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but when nothing would serve the turne, but he must die, he commended his soule to the devill to be carried into everlasting torments.
but when nothing would serve the turn, but he must die, he commended his soul to the Devil to be carried into everlasting torments.
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And that English wretch thus, I give my goods to the King whom I have cozened, my body to the earth,
And that English wretch thus, I give my goods to the King whom I have cozened, my body to the earth,
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and my soule to the Devill.
and my soul to the devil.
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And that other wretch (not worthy of a name) thus, My soule I bequeath to the devill who ownes it;
And that other wretch (not worthy of a name) thus, My soul I Bequeath to the Devil who owns it;
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my Wife to the Devill who drew mee to my ungodly life; and my Chaplaine to the Devill who flattered mee in it.
my Wife to the devil who drew me to my ungodly life; and my Chaplain to the devil who flattered me in it.
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But (deare young men) doe not yee so Lay hold of eternall life; and pull your selves (by the mighty power of GOD) into that way. But (deer young men) do not ye so Lay hold of Eternal life; and pull your selves (by the mighty power of GOD) into that Way.
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Vse no arguments to pull your selves into, or keepe your selves in the way of sinne.
Use no Arguments to pull your selves into, or keep your selves in the Way of sin.
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Quit your selves like men, and the God of Heaven stand by you for your helpe and succour.
Quit your selves like men, and the God of Heaven stand by you for your help and succour.
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Now is the accepted time, now is the houre of salvation. God hath shot a warning peece from Heaven, stand not out;
Now is the accepted time, now is the hour of salvation. God hath shot a warning piece from Heaven, stand not out;
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but vaile to him, before he shoot the vollies of his vengeance against you irrecoverably. Yee have many motives to make you look about you now for grace and glory.
but veil to him, before he shoot the volleys of his vengeance against you irrecoverably. Ye have many motives to make you look about you now for grace and glory.
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First, your age is a most unsettled age, pestered with many lusts of youth, which drop by drop may fall upon you, till you are suddenly over head and eares That which hath been formerly fained of Hercules, that he stood in two wayes, ready to take either, is true of you.
First, your age is a most unsettled age, pestered with many Lustiest of youth, which drop by drop may fallen upon you, till you Are suddenly over head and ears That which hath been formerly feigned of Hercules, that he stood in two ways, ready to take either, is true of you.
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For as a strait tree which is loose at the root standeth trembling, and being unsetled, with a little strength is pulled this way, or that way:
For as a strait tree which is lose At the root Stands trembling, and being unsettled, with a little strength is pulled this Way, or that Way:
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so is it with you who are ready to bee swayed with winde and tyde every way.
so is it with you who Are ready to be swayed with wind and tIED every Way.
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Secondly, you will easily savour ever of that first liquor which is put into you.
Secondly, you will Easily savour ever of that First liquour which is put into you.
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Receive the distilled dewes of grace from the Spirit of God, and what a sweet savour shall yee be in the nostrils of God,
Receive the distilled dews of grace from the Spirit of God, and what a sweet savour shall ye be in the nostrils of God,
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and man? Receive the bloudy showers of devillish and worldly temptations, and how will ye stinke like Sodome and her Sisters? If a man, by his owne,
and man? Receive the bloody showers of devilish and worldly temptations, and how will you stink like Sodom and her Sisters? If a man, by his own,
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and others disorders, have his body made crooked when young, he will be crooked in bud, blossome, leafe, fruit, and age;
and Others disorders, have his body made crooked when young, he will be crooked in bud, blossom, leaf, fruit, and age;
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but if hee bee strait th• (hee by the grace of GOD) continues strait still.
but if he be strait th• (he by the grace of GOD) continues strait still.
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So will it bee with you:
So will it be with you:
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that which is crooked cannot be made straite, and that which is wanting cannot bee numbred. that which is crooked cannot be made strait, and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.
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Thirdly, ye are now subject to the horriblest sins. Thirdly, you Are now Subject to the horriblest Sins.
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That natural corruption which is rooted in all mankinde, hath in your age more instruments to bring it to outward appearance,
That natural corruption which is rooted in all mankind, hath in your age more Instruments to bring it to outward appearance,
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as flour•shing wit to invent, and dexterity in other members to put in execution.
as flour•shing wit to invent, and dexterity in other members to put in execution.
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As therefore, they that are sick of burning feavers have need of cooling things, and stomackefull Colts have need of stronger bits:
As Therefore, they that Are sick of burning fevers have need of cooling things, and stomackefull Colts have need of Stronger bits:
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so the fury of your age must bee held in, as with a bit and bridle,
so the fury of your age must be held in, as with a bit and bridle,
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lest it run upon you, and lay your honour in the dust. Fourthly, your sinnes being committed will cry loudest.
lest it run upon you, and lay your honour in the dust. Fourthly, your Sins being committed will cry Loudest.
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These made David cry out, remember not the sins of my youth, when my service would have beene most acceptable.
These made David cry out, Remember not the Sins of my youth, when my service would have been most acceptable.
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These made Iob complaine, Thou writest bitter things against mee, and makest mee possesse the iniquities of my youth.
These made Job complain, Thou Writer bitter things against me, and Makest me possess the iniquities of my youth.
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These made Paul ply Timothy, to flee the lusts of youth.
These made Paul ply Timothy, to flee the Lustiest of youth.
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And these will make you pittifully cry out too late, We have wearied our selves in the wayes of wickednesse,
And these will make you pitifully cry out too late, We have wearied our selves in the ways of wickedness,
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when our paths were spred with butter. When we were strong, lusty, and able to doe God service, wee served the Devill:
when our paths were spread with butter. When we were strong, lusty, and able to do God service, we served the devil:
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and now when God distributeth sorrowes in his anger, our bones are full of the sinnes of our youth, which shall lye downe with us in the dust. and now when God distributeth sorrows in his anger, our bones Are full of the Sins of our youth, which shall lie down with us in the dust.
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5. Lastly, you think that you have a priviledge by your age: youth must have its course, they must sowe their wilde Oats.
5. Lastly, you think that you have a privilege by your age: youth must have its course, they must sow their wild Oats.
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But the counsell of the Spirit is otherwise, In the morning sow thy seede, and in the evening with-hold not thy hand,
But the counsel of the Spirit is otherwise, In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand,
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for thou knowest not whether shall prosper. for thou Knowest not whither shall prosper.
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Therefore Salomon thinkes such more worthy to be laught at, then to bee anred, Rejoyce O young man in thy youth, and let thy heart cheere thee in the dayes of thy youth,
Therefore Solomon thinks such more worthy to be laughed At, then to be anred, Rejoice Oh young man in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth,
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and walke in the wayes of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou that for all these things GOD will bring thee to judgement. and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sighed of thine eyes: but know thou that for all these things GOD will bring thee to judgement.
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And David doth tie up your untamed age to the hornes of the Altar, saying, that even you must clense your wayes, by taking heed thereto according to his word.
And David does tie up your untamed age to the horns of the Altar, saying, that even you must cleanse your ways, by taking heed thereto according to his word.
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If therefore there bee any feare of GOD before your eyes, if yee have any bowels of compassion to your poore soules, walke not in the darke waies of the wicked.
If Therefore there be any Fear of GOD before your eyes, if ye have any bowels of compassion to your poor Souls, walk not in the dark ways of the wicked.
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Open your eyes to see all the stumbling blocks of wicked men, and stumble not into their paths.
Open your eyes to see all the stumbling blocks of wicked men, and Stumble not into their paths.
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O thinke what may come hereafter; how soone you may die, goe hence, and bee no more seene.
O think what may come hereafter; how soon you may die, go hence, and be no more seen.
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One dies in full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet. His brests are full of milke, and his bones are full of marrow: One die in full strength, being wholly At ease and quiet. His breasts Are full of milk, and his bones Are full of marrow:
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and another dies in the bitternesse of his soule, and never eateth with pleasure: and Another die in the bitterness of his soul, and never Eateth with pleasure:
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and then without the grace of Repentance, the mercy of pardon, I must to Hell, to millions of millions of torments. and then without the grace of Repentance, the mercy of pardon, I must to Hell, to millions of millions of torments.
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Farewell companions, farewell time, farewell pleasure;
Farewell Sodales, farewell time, farewell pleasure;
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farewell friends, farewell all your perswasions, &c. and shall I say welcome Hell? O no: farewell Friends, farewell all your persuasions, etc. and shall I say welcome Hell? O no:
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I would give thousands of Rams, and tenne thousand Rivers of Oyle; yea, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soule:
I would give thousands of Rams, and tenne thousand rivers of Oil; yea, the fruit of my body for the since of my soul:
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but the just Iudge will not accept it, cut it downe, why cumbreth it the ground: but the just Judge will not accept it, Cut it down, why cumbereth it the ground:
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depart from me, I know thee not. depart from me, I know thee not.
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Thus you have had your example and your rule, both shewing the misery of a wicked life:
Thus you have had your Exampl and your Rule, both showing the misery of a wicked life:
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you have had my charge and discharge.
you have had my charge and discharge.
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Shall it fall like raine upon the barren Rockes and Mountaines without fruit? Shall it not move one soule to goe from the dens of sinne to GOD? If not,
Shall it fallen like rain upon the barren Rocks and Mountains without fruit? Shall it not move one soul to go from the dens of sin to GOD? If not,
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as noble Terentius, when hee had petitioned for the Christians, and saw it torne in peeces before his face, gathered up the peeces,
as noble Terentius, when he had petitioned for the Christians, and saw it torn in Pieces before his face, gathered up the Pieces,
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and said, I have my reward: I have not sued for gold, silver, honour, or pleasure, but a Church.
and said, I have my reward: I have not sued for gold, silver, honour, or pleasure, but a Church.
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So say I, in the middest of your neglect, I have not sued for your gold or silver,
So say I, in the midst of your neglect, I have not sued for your gold or silver,
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for your houses and lands, for your drinkes, dice, or drabs, but for your soules, your precious soules.
for your houses and Lands, for your drinks, dice, or drabs, but for your Souls, your precious Souls.
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If I cannot or shall not wooe them to come to Christ, God raise up some child of the Bride-chamber which may doe it better.
If I cannot or shall not woo them to come to christ, God raise up Some child of the Bridechamber which may do it better.
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If neither I nor others can prevaile, feare that speech of Elies sons, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father,
If neither I nor Others can prevail, Fear that speech of Ely's Sons, they harkened not unto the voice of their father,
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because the LORD would slay them. In such a case, Oh that my head were full of water, Because the LORD would slay them. In such a case, O that my head were full of water,
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and mine eyes a fountaine of teares, that I may weep day and night for the miserable young men of my people.
and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I may weep day and night for the miserable young men of my people.
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But GOD grant I may have no such cause: God grant you may not bee in such a state:
But GOD grant I may have no such cause: God grant you may not be in such a state:
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God grant you may bee now wise to salvation. For it is your salvation God would have, it is your salvation I would have:
God grant you may be now wise to salvation. For it is your salvation God would have, it is your salvation I would have:
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and woe unto you if you bee enemies to desires so good, and no lesse usefull than for your salvation, your salvation for ever and ever.
and woe unto you if you be enemies to Desires so good, and no less useful than for your salvation, your salvation for ever and ever.
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GOD guide your hearts to the love of God, and to the waiting for of Christ. FINIS.
GOD guide your hearts to the love of God, and to the waiting for of christ. FINIS.
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