and enticed, James I. 14. and all the blandishments of this world, all the wiles and artifices of the Prince and God of it, the Devil, are not able to betray one into sin, till his own Lust conceive that sin,
and enticed, James I. 14. and all the blandishments of this world, all the wiles and artifices of the Prince and God of it, the devil, Are not able to betray one into since, till his own Lust conceive that since,
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and bring it forth; Man must be taken first in his own nets, and fall into that pit himself hath digg'd, before he can become the Devil's prey: yet Satan hath so great an hand in this affair, that the Tempter is his name and office, Matt. IV. 3. and the warre which is now before us is so purely his, that we are said to fight , not against flesh and bloud, (those nests and fortresses of our own Lusts) but against Principalities and Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickednesses in high places;
and bring it forth; Man must be taken First in his own nets, and fallen into that pit himself hath dug, before he can become the Devil's prey: yet Satan hath so great an hand in this affair, that the Tempter is his name and office, Matt. IV. 3. and the war which is now before us is so purely his, that we Are said to fight, not against Flesh and blood, (those nests and fortresses of our own Lustiest) but against Principalities and Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual Wickednesses in high places;
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for he had no sooner told the woman that she should not surely die, and so made her doubt of, not believe, and consequently not fear, that which God had threatned,
for he had no sooner told the woman that she should not surely die, and so made her doubt of, not believe, and consequently not Fear, that which God had threatened,
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but she took of the forbidden fruit, and she did eat, and gave it to her husband too, and he did eat. Now if a Serpent siding with her inclination could so quickly stagger and quite overthrow her Faith;
but she took of the forbidden fruit, and she did eat, and gave it to her husband too, and he did eat. Now if a Serpent siding with her inclination could so quickly stagger and quite overthrow her Faith;
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when the Revelation look'd her in the face, and God himself was scarce gone out of sight, straight give credit to a Snake, that comes and confidently gives the lie to God her Maker, offers her no proof at all of what he says,
when the Revelation looked her in the face, and God himself was scarce gone out of sighed, straight give credit to a Snake, that comes and confidently gives the lie to God her Maker, offers her no proof At all of what he Says,
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'tis no great wonder if that Serpent do, at this distance from Revelation, prevail on men, whose conversation being most with Sense, (their satisfactions also consequently gratifying of their Sense) they do not willingly assent to any thing but that which brings immediate evidence and attestation of the Senses, which the objects of our Faith do not, (especially if it give check to and restrain those satisfactions,
it's no great wonder if that Serpent do, At this distance from Revelation, prevail on men, whose Conversation being most with Sense, (their satisfactions also consequently gratifying of their Sense) they do not willingly assent to any thing but that which brings immediate evidence and attestation of the Senses, which the objects of our Faith do not, (especially if it give check to and restrain those satisfactions,
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as those do;) on such men, I say, that do not care, nor use, in things that are against their mind, to apply the Understanding close and strongly to reflect on those considerations which should move assent, and work belief.
as those do;) on such men, I say, that do not care, nor use, in things that Are against their mind, to apply the Understanding close and strongly to reflect on those considerations which should move assent, and work belief.
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Considerations which I dare affirm, if with sincerity adverted to, (if there be no improbity within to trash their efficacy, no fensual inclination cherish'd that must hinder their admittance,
Considerations which I Dare affirm, if with sincerity adverted to, (if there be no improbity within to trash their efficacy, no fensual inclination cherished that must hinder their admittance,
as not being able to endure to lodge in the same breast with those persuasions,) would make Disbelief appear not onely most imprudent, but a thing next to impossible. But in those that give themselves no leisure, have no will thus to advert, 'tis not strange if, through Satan's arts, in things of this remote kind they have onely languid opinions, which sink quickly into doubts, and by degrees into flat Infidelity.
as not being able to endure to lodge in the same breast with those persuasions,) would make Disbelief appear not only most imprudent, but a thing next to impossible. But in those that give themselves no leisure, have no will thus to advert, it's not strange if, through Satan's arts, in things of this remote kind they have only languid opinions, which sink quickly into doubts, and by Degrees into flat Infidelity.
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that is, If the Christian Doctrine do not appear to be the truth of God to any, 'tis to obstinate persons onely, whom the Devil hath besotted so with the advantages and pleasures of this world, that their affections to these will not let the other be admitted. For,
that is, If the Christian Doctrine do not appear to be the truth of God to any, it's to obstinate Persons only, whom the devil hath besotted so with the advantages and pleasures of this world, that their affections to these will not let the other be admitted. For,
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That Carnal prejudice can cast a mist before the mind, or that a bright and glittering Temptation of this world may dazle it so as that it cannot see that which is most illustriously visible, we have this demonstration.
That Carnal prejudice can cast a missed before the mind, or that a bright and glittering Temptation of this world may dazzle it so as that it cannot see that which is most illustriously visible, we have this demonstration.
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so many Millions of such distant Nations as could never meet together to conspire an universal change in their Religions, made them yet agree to lay aside their dear Gods and their dearer Vices, and doe that to embrace a Crucified Deity, a God put to a vile ignominious death,
so many Millions of such distant nations as could never meet together to conspire an universal change in their Religions, made them yet agree to lay aside their dear God's and their Dearer Vices, and do that to embrace a crucified Deity, a God put to a vile ignominious death,
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as one worse then the worst of men, and a Religion that was as much hated, counted as accursed as that God of it, He and his Doctrine crucified a like,
as one Worse then the worst of men, and a Religion that was as much hated, counted as accursed as that God of it, He and his Doctrine Crucified a like,
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and a Religion too that had as great severities in its Commands as in its Persecutions, that did it self enjoyn as hard and cruel things to flesh and bloud as they that hated it inflicted, the duties and the punishments equally seem executed on its followers,
and a Religion too that had as great severities in its Commands as in its Persecutions, that did it self enjoin as hard and cruel things to Flesh and blood as they that hated it inflicted, the duties and the punishments equally seem executed on its followers,
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and a Religion, whose performances had no retributions here but fatal ones, no otherwise rewarded but with fire and faggot, and whose after-promises were most incredible: Those Works that could produce all this had certainly omnipotent conviction in them;
and a Religion, whose performances had no retributions Here but fatal ones, no otherwise rewarded but with fire and faggot, and whose after-promises were most incredible: Those Works that could produce all this had Certainly omnipotent conviction in them;
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Now 'tis the Devil, that God of the World, that hath the power of its Glories, and the managery of its temptations, who, by raising these affections, dazles so and blinds the minds of men, that they should not believe. S. Paul affirms it:
Now it's the devil, that God of the World, that hath the power of its Glories, and the managery of its temptations, who, by raising these affections, dazzles so and blinds the minds of men, that they should not believe. S. Paul affirms it:
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He's concern'd as much as Happiness amounts to, to believe there is a God, whose Cares and Providence watch over him, whose Ears and Arms are open to him, whose Bowells yearn for him, whose Bloud did purchase him, whose everlasting Blessednesses do await him.
He's concerned as much as Happiness amounts to, to believe there is a God, whose Cares and Providence watch over him, whose Ears and Arms Are open to him, whose Bowels yearn for him, whose Blood did purchase him, whose everlasting Blessednesses do await him.
'Tis his Interest to trust that Vertue, which the World so scorns or pitties, was yet worthy God should be incarnated to teach it, die to purifie us into it,
It's his Interest to trust that Virtue, which the World so scorns or pities, was yet worthy God should be incarnated to teach it, die to purify us into it,
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and so arrive so farr as to have no fear of God, nor sense of Honestie or Vertue, the whole world must needs return into the first confusions of its Chaos: Villany and Rapine would have right. When those Mounds are thrown down, there is nothing that can hinder but that every man may lawfully break in upon and invade every thing. There is no fence to guard thy Coffers nor thy Bed, no nor thy very Breast: rather indeed there can be nothing thine.
and so arrive so Far as to have no Fear of God, nor sense of Honesty or Virtue, the Whole world must needs return into the First confusions of its Chaos: Villainy and Rapine would have right. When those Mounds Are thrown down, there is nothing that can hinder but that every man may lawfully break in upon and invade every thing. There is no fence to guard thy Coffers nor thy Bed, not nor thy very Breast: rather indeed there can be nothing thine.
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This is, 'tis true, Leviathan 's state of Nature; and 'tis so indeed with the Leviathans of Sea and Land, the wilde Beasts of the Deep and of the Desert.
This is, it's true, Leviathan is state of Nature; and it's so indeed with the Leviathans of Sea and Land, the wild Beasts of the Deep and of the Desert.
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But to prevent the necessary and essential mischiefs of this state amongst us Men, He will have Nature to have taught us to make Pacts and Oaths: but if there's no such thing as Vertue or Religion, then there is no obligation to keep Pacts or Oaths.
But to prevent the necessary and essential mischiefs of this state among us Men, He will have Nature to have taught us to make Pacts and Oaths: but if there's no such thing as Virtue or Religion, then there is no obligation to keep Pacts or Oaths.
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Gods and Religions were invented for the mere necessities of Governours, who could not be secure without those higher Obligations, and these after-fears.
God's and Religions were invented for the mere necessities of Governors, who could not be secure without those higher Obligations, and these after-fears.
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And are they not kind. Subjects then who, by promoting Atheism, labour to break down that fence which themselves account necessary? Or are they not good rational Discoursers too, who labour to throw out a thing as false and vain, because 'tis necessary? So necessary sure, that they who weaken these bonds of Religion, quite dissolve those of Allegiance, all whose Sinews are made of those Sacred Ties, which if you untwist, the other Cords are burst as easily as threads of Cobweb. Nay these Doctrines lay Principles that justifie Rebellion and King-killing. For if there's no such thing as Vertue or Religion, then those are no Crimes. And it is no wonder Treason hath been lov'd, when Blasphemy hath been so.
And Are they not kind. Subjects then who, by promoting Atheism, labour to break down that fence which themselves account necessary? Or Are they not good rational Discoursers too, who labour to throw out a thing as false and vain, Because it's necessary? So necessary sure, that they who weaken these bonds of Religion, quite dissolve those of Allegiance, all whose Sinews Are made of those Sacred Ties, which if you untwist, the other Cords Are burst as Easily as threads of Cobweb. Nay these Doctrines lay Principles that justify Rebellion and King-killing. For if there's no such thing as Virtue or Religion, then those Are no Crimes. And it is no wonder Treason hath been loved, when Blasphemy hath been so.
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They that hear men droll on God Almighty, raille their Maker, and buffoon with Him, will quickly learn to speak with little reverence of their Superiours. There's no Kingdome but the Devil 's that can have support from Infidelity; 'tis the Interest of that indeed.
They that hear men droll on God Almighty, raille their Maker, and buffoon with Him, will quickly Learn to speak with little Reverence of their Superiors. There's no Kingdom but the devil is that can have support from Infidelity; it's the Interest of that indeed.
His work goes more securely on, when there are no religious apprehensions to check it: allow'd Vice cannot be at ease if it but think those things are true.
His work Goes more securely on, when there Are no religious apprehensions to check it: allowed Vice cannot be At ease if it but think those things Are true.
They that flatter and betray, that hugg, and then trip up, or that plot villanies and ruines under fair and godly vizards; must needs be unwilling to believe that there is one who tries the reins, and sea••hes hearts, and that will render every one according to his works.
They that flatter and betray, that hug, and then trip up, or that plot villainies and ruins under fair and godly vizards; must needs be unwilling to believe that there is one who tries the reins, and sea••hes hearts, and that will render every one according to his works.
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The man whose Lust prevents the Grave, that putrefies alive, and drops by piecemeal into rotten dust ere he return to earth, must needs be loth that there should be a Resurrection, to collect the scatter'd, the foul atomes of his Sin and his Disease,
The man whose Lust prevents the Grave, that putrefies alive, and drops by piecemeal into rotten dust ere he return to earth, must needs be loath that there should be a Resurrection, to collect the scattered, the foul Atoms of his since and his Disease,
But 'tis plain that Thieves, and Murtherers, and Rebells, in fine, every one whom we call Sinners, do pursue that which they account their present Interest: that therefore,
But it's plain that Thieves, and Murderers, and Rebels, in fine, every one whom we call Sinners, do pursue that which they account their present Interest: that Therefore,
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This indeed he batters, makes his spreading ruines with: therefore S. Paul calls him NONLATINALPHABET, the spirit that works in filiis diffidentiae, saith the Vulgar:
This indeed he batters, makes his spreading ruins with: Therefore S. Paul calls him, the Spirit that works in filiis diffidentiae, Says the vulgar:
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2. The second Instrument by which he does demolish whatsoever hopes of Vertue we are built up to is Want of Imployment: and in order to this, he hath so far prevail'd on the opinions of the world, that they believe some states of men not onely have no obligation to be busied,
2. The second Instrument by which he does demolish whatsoever hope's of Virtue we Are built up to is Want of Employment: and in order to this, he hath so Far prevailed on the opinions of the world, that they believe Some states of men not only have no obligation to be busied,
how great soever, if with an imployment or profession, makes a man onely a more gentile Mechanick: But Riches and nothing to doe make a Person of quality. As if God had made that state of men, far the most generous part of the whole kinde,
how great soever, if with an employment or profession, makes a man only a more gentile Mechanic: But Riches and nothing to do make a Person of quality. As if God had made that state of men, Far the most generous part of the Whole kind,
and best appointed for the noblest uses of the world, to serve no other ends but what the Grashoppers and Locusts do, to sing and dance among the Plants and Branches, and devour the fruits;
and best appointed for the Noblest uses of the world, to serve no other ends but what the Grasshoppers and Locusts do, to sing and dance among the Plants and Branches, and devour the fruits;
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Our Saviour in a Parable in the XII. Ch. of S. Matt. from the 43. v. saith, When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he goeth through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none:
Our Saviour in a Parable in the XII. Christ of S. Matt. from the 43. v. Says, When the unclean Spirit is gone out of a man, he Goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none:
Where, under the Similitude of a man cast out of his habitation, who, while he wanders through none but desert places seeking for a dwelling, he is sure to meet with none;
Where, under the Similitude of a man cast out of his habitation, who, while he wanders through none but desert places seeking for a Dwelling, he is sure to meet with none;
He signifies, that when a Temptation of the Devil is repell'd, and himself, upon some working occasion, by a resolute act of holy courage thrown out of the heart;
He signifies, that when a Temptation of the devil is repelled, and himself, upon Some working occasion, by a resolute act of holy courage thrown out of the heart;
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or any other heart, NONLATINALPHABET, (so the word is,) idling, not imploy'd or busied, (so it signifies,) such an heart is empty, swept, and garnish'd for him, 'tis a dwelling that's drest properly to tempt the Devil, fitted to receive him and his forces too, prepar'd for him to garrison, and make a strong hold of, whence he cannot be remov'd;
or any other heart,, (so the word is,) idling, not employed or busied, (so it signifies,) such an heart is empty, swept, and garnished for him, it's a Dwelling that's dressed properly to tempt the devil, fitted to receive him and his forces too, prepared for him to garrison, and make a strong hold of, whence he cannot be removed;
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No doubt they are the Patron-Guardian spirits of the seven deadly sins, their Tutelary Devils. Some of those good qualities that are the attendants of Idleness you may finde decypher'd in the Scripture.
No doubt they Are the Patron-Guardian spirits of the seven deadly Sins, their Tutelary Devils. some of those good qualities that Are the attendants of Idleness you may find deciphered in the Scripture.
Where are States so censur'd, so new-modell'd, as at certain of our Refectories, places that are made merely for men to spend their time in which they know not what to doe with? At those Tables our Superiours are dissected;
Where Are States so censured, so new-modelled, as At certain of our Refectories, places that Are made merely for men to spend their time in which they know not what to do with? At those Tables our Superiors Are dissected;
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In fine, where persons have no other employment for their time but talking, and either have not so much Vertue as to finde delight in talking good things,
In fine, where Persons have no other employment for their time but talking, and either have not so much Virtue as to find delight in talking good things,
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or not so much skill as to speak innocent recreation, there they talk of others, censure, and back-bite, and scoffe. This is indeed the onely picquant conversation;
or not so much skill as to speak innocent recreation, there they talk of Others, censure, and backbite, and scoff. This is indeed the only piquant Conversation;
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and that you may know these things proceed from that old Serpent, they doe nothing else but hiss and bite. 'Tis the poison of Asps that is under their lips which gives relish to their discourses;
and that you may know these things proceed from that old Serpent, they do nothing Else but hiss and bite. It's the poison of Asps that is under their lips which gives relish to their discourses;
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And indeed the idle person could not possibly know how to passe his hours, if he had not Delicacies to sweeten some, Wine to lay some asleep, and the solicitous deckings of Pride to take up others:
And indeed the idle person could not possibly know how to pass his hours, if he had not Delicacies to sweeten Some, Wine to lay Some asleep, and the solicitous deckings of Pride to take up Others:
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Good God! that for so many hours my morning eyes should be lift up to nothing but a Looking-glass! that that thin Shadow of my self should be my Idol, be my God indeed, to which I pay all the devotions I perform!
Good God! that for so many hours my morning eyes should be lift up to nothing but a Looking-glass! that that thin Shadow of my self should be my Idol, be my God indeed, to which I pay all the devotions I perform!
that I should fetch reliefs from Art, and get vicarious sight, and set my back parts too before my face, that so I may enjoy the whole scene of my self!
that I should fetch reliefs from Art, and get vicarious sighed, and Set my back parts too before my face, that so I may enjoy the Whole scene of my self!
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And why all this? for nothing but to serve vain Ostentation, or negotiate for Lust, to dress a Temptation, and start Concupiscence. And that the half of each day should be spent thus!
And why all this? for nothing but to serve vain Ostentation, or negotiate for Lust, to dress a Temptation, and start Concupiscence. And that the half of each day should be spent thus!
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For when the Israelites were in the Wilderness, where they could not eat but by Miracle, and the Rock must give them drink; yet, having no imployment, they made Feasls: They sate down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
For when the Israelites were in the Wilderness, where they could not eat but by Miracle, and the Rock must give them drink; yet, having no employment, they made Feasls: They sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
and serving to the appetite of the eater, it temper'd it self to every man's liking, and what could they fansy more? the latitude of creatures, the whole Universe of Luxury could doe nothing else;
and serving to the appetite of the eater, it tempered it self to every Man's liking, and what could they fancy more? the latitude of creatures, the Whole Universe of Luxury could do nothing Else;
And though they were not sated neither, he that gather'd much had nothing over, onely to his eating, God as well providing for their Health and Vertue, as necessity, and dieting their Temperance as he did their hunger: yet their very liking does grow loathsome to them.
And though they were not sated neither, he that gathered much had nothing over, only to his eating, God as well providing for their Health and Virtue, as necessity, and dieting their Temperance as he did their hunger: yet their very liking does grow loathsome to them.
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When their bodies were thus excellently well provided for, having no imployment, nothing to take up their minds and entertain their Souls, they require NONLATINALPHABET meat for their Souls, meat not to serve the uses of their bodies, but to feed their fancies, their extravagant minds. Thus Idleness requires to be dieted. And all this but to pamper and feed high mens inclinations,
When their bodies were thus excellently well provided for, having no employment, nothing to take up their minds and entertain their Souls, they require meat for their Souls, meat not to serve the uses of their bodies, but to feed their fancies, their extravagant minds. Thus Idleness requires to be dieted. And all this but to pamper and feed high men's inclinations,
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and he had such assurance of the strength of this Temptation, that by it he try'd our Saviour, to find out whether he were the Son of God or no, believing none but he that was so would be able to resist it.
and he had such assurance of the strength of this Temptation, that by it he tried our Saviour, to find out whither he were the Son of God or no, believing none but he that was so would be able to resist it.
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if they will submit to their unlawfull terms, (and so they try'd her youngest son there, ver. 24.) or at leastwise by some feigned act, some ambiguous words or practices, will pretend compliance, (so they dealt with Eleazar, Chap. VI. 21. whom they would have had to bring flesh of his own provision, such as he might use without offence,
if they will submit to their unlawful terms, (and so they tried her youngest son there, ver. 24.) or At leastwise by Some feigned act, Some ambiguous words or practices, will pretend compliance, (so they dealt with Eleazar, Chap. VI. 21. whom they would have had to bring Flesh of his own provision, such as he might use without offence,
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and to stand against them reckon'd up amongst as vigorous acts of Faith, as those that held out in the greatest tortures persecuting malice could invent:
and to stand against them reckoned up among as vigorous acts of Faith, as those that held out in the greatest tortures persecuting malice could invent:
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Now to fetch an instance of the sad success of these, I shall not need to go so farr as to those Persecutions of Antiochus: nor those of the primitive times of Christianity; when they had no other choices but these, to deliver up their Bibles or their Lives; either to sacrifice to Idols, or at least procure a Ticket which should certifie that they had done it,
Now to fetch an instance of the sad success of these, I shall not need to go so Far as to those Persecutions of Antiochus: nor those of the primitive times of Christianity; when they had no other choices but these, to deliver up their Bibles or their Lives; either to sacrifice to Idols, or At least procure a Ticket which should certify that they had done it,
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or to be themselves an Holocaust, and give those Idols a Burnt-offering with their martyr-flames. Which made the Traditores, Lapsi, the Thurificati and the Libellatici to be so numerous.
or to be themselves an Holocaust, and give those Idols a Burnt-offering with their martyr-flames. Which made the Traditores, Lapsi, the Thurificati and the Libellatici to be so numerous.
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For if the Son of man or Satan's self should come to try us at those rates, 'twere a great doubt whether the one or other would find Faith upon the earth;
For if the Son of man or Satan's self should come to try us At those rates, 'twere a great doubt whither the one or other would find Faith upon the earth;
what Religion should we be of, if God should raise a Diocletian, come to tempt us with the fiery trial? Martyrs as we are to nothing but our Passions and our Lusts! Nor shall I produce more known and near experiences,
what Religion should we be of, if God should raise a Diocletian, come to tempt us with the fiery trial? Martyrs as we Are to nothing but our Passion and our Lustiest! Nor shall I produce more known and near experiences,
When by order or permissions of Providence they were brought to such a streight, that either they must let goe their possessions or their honesty, acting against Principles, and conscience of Duty;
When by order or permissions of Providence they were brought to such a straight, that either they must let go their possessions or their honesty, acting against Principles, and conscience of Duty;
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and made Hell their refuge, to save them from their Father's rod: how they grew so Atheistical, as to believe a Perjury or other crime greater security, that would preserve their selves and their condition better then all God had promis'd;
and made Hell their refuge, to save them from their Father's rod: how they grew so Atheistical, as to believe a Perjury or other crime greater security, that would preserve their selves and their condition better then all God had promised;
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The Devil by no more then this, driving the Gadarens swine into the Sea, was able to drive Christ out of their coasts. You have the story VIII. Matt. from the 28 ver.
The devil by no more then this, driving the Gadarenes Swine into the Sea, was able to drive christ out of their coasts. You have the story VIII. Matt. from the 28 ver.
and finding Christ would cast them out, and by that Miracle so farr shew forth his power, that in probability the whole Countrey would believe on him, they fall upon this project to prevent it;
and finding christ would cast them out, and by that Miracle so Far show forth his power, that in probability the Whole Country would believe on him, they fallen upon this project to prevent it;
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Now a man would think the virulency of these Devils, which were so destructive when they were at liberty and not restrain'd, would have endear'd the mercy that had cast them out of the poor men,
Now a man would think the virulency of these Devils, which were so destructive when they were At liberty and not restrained, would have endeared the mercy that had cast them out of the poor men,
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But, on the contrary, the whole City and Countrey came out to meet Jesus, and, in consideration of the loss of their swine, desire him to depart out of their coasts.
But, on the contrary, the Whole city and Country Come out to meet jesus, and, in consideration of the loss of their Swine, desire him to depart out of their coasts.
4. But if he chance to fail in this Assault, (as by our Saviour he was beaten off) he hath yet a Reserve, in which he places his last, strongest confidence;
4. But if he chance to fail in this Assault, (as by our Saviour he was beaten off) he hath yet a Reserve, in which he places his last, Strongest confidence;
and here we see the God he does doe homage to, and worship. The Devil does require, that those whom he gives wealth to, (now 'tis he that gives it to the Covetous, to all indeed that get it with injustice or with greediness; ) he requires, I say, that these should pay all their Religion to Himself:
and Here we see the God he does doe homage to, and worship. The devil does require, that those whom he gives wealth to, (now it's he that gives it to the Covetous, to all indeed that get it with injustice or with greediness;) he requires, I say, that these should pay all their Religion to Himself:
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and the Ambitious, in however high a place he sets them, must fall down to him. And truly these two dispositions can give worship to no other God but such an one as is Abaddon, the Destroyer of Mankind.
and the Ambitious, in however high a place he sets them, must fallen down to him. And truly these two dispositions can give worship to no other God but such an one as is Abaddon, the Destroyer of Mankind.
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For all the great Commotions of the world, all those Convulsions that tear Provinces and Empires, all Seditions and Rebellions, with those armies of iniquities that attend them,
For all the great Commotions of the world, all those Convulsions that tear Provinces and Empires, all Seditions and Rebellions, with those armies of iniquities that attend them,
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and that wage their designs, which are upheld by legions of villanies as well as men, all the Disturbances of States and Church, are but attempts of Covetous and Ambitious spirits, men that are unsatisfied with their condition,
and that wage their designs, which Are upheld by legions of villainies as well as men, all the Disturbances of States and Church, Are but attempts of Covetous and Ambitious spirits, men that Are unsatisfied with their condition,
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they can charge through seas of bloud and sin, over the face of men and Conscience, to get out of that condition, which they therefore are not well content with,
they can charge through Seas of blood and since, over the face of men and Conscience, to get out of that condition, which they Therefore Are not well content with,
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when a Person of the Godhead was to be deliver'd up and crucified, the Devil had no passion to imploy on that design so fit as the desire of getting money; and when that desire was once entertain'd, we see he enters really in person, and possesses such a soul;
when a Person of the Godhead was to be Delivered up and Crucified, the devil had no passion to employ on that Design so fit as the desire of getting money; and when that desire was once entertained, we see he enters really in person, and Possesses such a soul;
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though he could not stir it in our Saviour, yet he knew it vanquisht him himself when he was Angel. What height is there which Ambition will not flie at,
though he could not stir it in our Saviour, yet he knew it vanquished him himself when he was Angel. What height is there which Ambition will not fly At,
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5. The remaining Trial with which Satan did assault our Saviour, when he tempted him with Scripture and God's Promises, and sought to ruine him with his own Priviledges: with that also
5. The remaining Trial with which Satan did assault our Saviour, when he tempted him with Scripture and God's Promises, and sought to ruin him with his own Privileges: with that also
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by which long ago he did destroy an Ahab, in the I Kings XXII. 22. But since by sad experience we know, he ruin'd the best King, purest Church, and most flourishing State, by the same stratageme.
by which long ago he did destroy an Ahab, in the I Kings XXII. 22. But since by sad experience we know, he ruined the best King, Purest Church, and most flourishing State, by the same stratagem.
for there is no more requir'd of us, but this onely, not to be willing to be taken, and led captive by him. For let him suggest, incite, assault and storm us, no impression can be made upon us till we yield, and till we give consent no hurt is done.
for there is no more required of us, but this only, not to be willing to be taken, and led captive by him. For let him suggest, incite, assault and storm us, no impression can be made upon us till we yield, and till we give consent no hurt is done.
for men do not sin against their wills. Onely here we must distinguish betwixt Will, and then Velleity and Woulding. For let no man think when he commits deliberate iniquity with averseness and reluctancy of mind, allows not what he does,
for men do not sin against their wills. Only Here we must distinguish betwixt Will, and then Velleity and Woulding. For let no man think when he commits deliberate iniquity with averseness and reluctancy of mind, allows not what he does,
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Where 'tis thus, let no man flatter or persuade himself he does what he would not, when it is plain he does impetuously will the doing it. Let him not think that he allows not, but hates that which he does;
Where it's thus, let no man flatter or persuade himself he does what he would not, when it is plain he does impetuously will the doing it. Let him not think that he allows not, but hates that which he does;
when it is certain, in that moment that he does commit, not to allow that which he does resolve and pitch upon and chuse, to hate what with complacency he acts, or to doe that unwillingly which he is wrought on by his own concupiscence to doe,
when it is certain, in that moment that he does commit, not to allow that which he does resolve and pitch upon and choose, to hate what with complacency he acts, or to do that unwillingly which he is wrought on by his own concupiscence to do,
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and when it is the mere height and prevalencie of his appetite that does make him doe it, (as it must be where there is reluctancy before he doe it, his desires and affections there are evidently too strong for him,) or at last, to hate the doing that which 'tis his too much love to that makes him doe; are all impossibilities, the s•me things as to will against the will, desire against appetite.
and when it is the mere height and prevalency of his appetite that does make him do it, (as it must be where there is reluctancy before he do it, his Desires and affections there Are evidently too strong for him,) or At last, to hate the doing that which it's his too much love to that makes him doe; Are all impossibilities, the s•me things as to will against the will, desire against appetite.
But that I may not stay upon particulars, directing those whom he prevails upon through want of imployment to find out honest occasions not to be idle; (and here it is the most unhappy thing in the whole world,
But that I may not stay upon particulars, directing those whom he prevails upon through want of employment to find out honest occasions not to be idle; (and Here it is the most unhappy thing in the Whole world,
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and because, while the world accounts it a Pedantick thing to be brought up by rules and under discipline, he cannot learn how to imploy himself to his advantage) to pass by these, I say, the universal strength against this enemie is Faith. Your adversary the Devil, like a roaring Lion, goeth up and down seeking whom he may devour;
and Because, while the world accounts it a Pedantic thing to be brought up by rules and under discipline, he cannot Learn how to employ himself to his advantage) to pass by these, I say, the universal strength against this enemy is Faith. Your adversary the devil, like a roaring lion, Goes up and down seeking whom he may devour;
For the man whose Faith does give him evidence and eye-sight of those blessed Promises eye hath not seen, and gives substance, present solid being to his after hopes, and, whose heart hath swallow'd down those happy expectations which have never entred in the heart of man to comprehend;
For the man whose Faith does give him evidence and eyesight of those blessed Promises eye hath not seen, and gives substance, present solid being to his After hope's, and, whose heart hath swallowed down those happy Expectations which have never entered in the heart of man to comprehend;
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what is there that can tempt or fright him from his station? To make all that which Satan gave the prospect of prevail on such a Soul, the Kingdoms of the earth must out-vie God 's Kingdome, and their Gauds outshine his Glory, and the twinkling of an eye seem longer then Eternity: for nothing less then these will serve his turn, all these are in his expectations.
what is there that can tempt or fright him from his station? To make all that which Satan gave the prospect of prevail on such a Soul, the Kingdoms of the earth must outvie God is Kingdom, and their Gauds outshine his Glory, and the twinkling of an eye seem longer then Eternity: for nothing less then these will serve his turn, all these Are in his Expectations.
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how great soever, can inflict but a more sudden and more glorious blessedness upon him; and the most despiteful cruel usage can but persecute him into Heaven.
how great soever, can inflict but a more sudden and more glorious blessedness upon him; and the most despiteful cruel usage can but persecute him into Heaven.
'Tis easie to demonstrate that a Faith and expectation of the things on earth, built upon weaker grounds then any man may have for his belief of things above, hath charg'd much greater hazards, overcome more difficulties then the Devil does assault us with.
It's easy to demonstrate that a Faith and expectation of the things on earth, built upon Weaker grounds then any man may have for his belief of things above, hath charged much greater hazards, overcome more difficulties then the devil does assault us with.
then Columbus (if he were the first Discoverer) had to think there was another Earth; and that there are far richer hopes laid up there in that other world,
then Columbus (if he were the First Discoverer) had to think there was Another Earth; and that there Are Far Richer hope's laid up there in that other world,
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when they must cut it out themselves through an unknown new world of Ocean, where they could see nothing else but swelling gaping Death, from an abysse of which they were but weakly guarded, and remov'd few inches onely:
when they must Cut it out themselves through an unknown new world of Ocean, where they could see nothing Else but swelling gaping Death, from an abyss of which they were but weakly guarded, and removed few inches only:
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and as if the dangerousest shipwrecks were on shore, they found a Land more savage and more monstrous then that Sea. Yet all this they vanquisht for such slender hopes, and upon so uncertain a belief. A weak Faith therefore can doe mighty works;
and as if the dangerousest shipwrecks were on shore, they found a Land more savage and more monstrous then that Sea. Yet all this they vanquished for such slender hope's, and upon so uncertain a belief. A weak Faith Therefore can do mighty works;
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And yet it cannot be deny'd but that sometimes when the messenger of Satan comes to buffet, though S. Paul resist him with the strength of Prayer, (which when Moses manag'd he was able to prevail on God himself,
And yet it cannot be denied but that sometime when the Messenger of Satan comes to buffet, though S. Paul resist him with the strength of Prayer, (which when Moses managed he was able to prevail on God himself,
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and the Lord articled with him, that he might be let alone, ) yet he could not beat off this assailant, II Cor. XII. 7, 8, 9. When God, either for prevention,
and the Lord articled with him, that he might be let alone,) yet he could not beatrice off this assailant, II Cor. XII. 7, 8, 9. When God, either for prevention,
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as 'twas there, v. 7. or for exercising or illustrating of Graces, or some other of his blessed ends, gives a man up to the assaults of Satan, he is often pleased to continue the temptation long;
as 'twas there, v. 7. or for exercising or illustrating of Graces, or Some other of his blessed ends, gives a man up to the assaults of Satan, he is often pleased to continue the temptation long;
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so that Resistence is not always a Repulse, at least not such an one as to make him draw off and flie. It is not strange to find him siding with a natural inclination, with the bent of Constitution, still presenting Objects, laying Opportunities, throwing in Examples,
so that Resistance is not always a Repulse, At least not such an one as to make him draw off and fly. It is not strange to find him siding with a natural inclination, with the bent of Constitution, still presenting Objects, laying Opportunities, throwing in Examples,
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and all sorts of invitation, always pressing so, that when a man hath struggled long he does grow weary of the service, not enduring to be thus upon his guard perpetually, watching a weak heart which strong inclinations, busie Devils do lay siege to;
and all sorts of invitation, always pressing so, that when a man hath struggled long he does grow weary of the service, not enduring to be thus upon his guard perpetually, watching a weak heart which strong inclinations, busy Devils do lay siege to;
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for 'tis not here as in our other Sieges, where, if it be close, continuance must reduce men to necessity of yielding, strengths and ammunitions will decay, provisions fail,
for it's not Here as in our other Sieges, where, if it be close, Continuance must reduce men to necessity of yielding, strengths and ammunitions will decay, provisions fail,
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So that where the Devil after several repulses still comes on with fresh assaults, we may be sure he does discern there is some treacherous inclination that sides with him:
So that where the devil After several repulses still comes on with fresh assaults, we may be sure he does discern there is Some treacherous inclination that sides with him:
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though he seem afraid to come within the quarters of the Vice, he keeps, it may be, correspondence with the incentives to it, entertains the opportunities, plaies with the objects,
though he seem afraid to come within the quarters of the Vice, he keeps, it may be, correspondence with the incentives to it, entertains the opportunities, plays with the objects,
But where he sees he is resisted heartily, his offers are received with an abhorrency, discerns men are in earnest, watch to avoid all opportunities and occasions,
But where he sees he is resisted heartily, his offers Are received with an abhorrency, discerns men Are in earnest, watch to avoid all opportunities and occasions,
and prepare, and fortifie, and arm against him, there he will not stay to be the triumph of their Vertue. We may know this by his Agents, those that work under the Devil, whom he hath instructed in the mysteries of waging his Temptations.
and prepare, and fortify, and arm against him, there he will not stay to be the triumph of their Virtue. We may know this by his Agents, those that work under the devil, whom he hath instructed in the Mysteres of waging his Temptations.
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Where they are not like to speed; (and as to this they have discerning spirits, ) they avoid, and hate, and come not near, but study spite and mischief onely there.
Where they Are not like to speed; (and as to this they have discerning spirits,) they avoid, and hate, and come not near, but study spite and mischief only there.
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then they do the shame and the reproch that such a man's strict conversation casts on them, which does in earnest make them look more foul and nasty to themselves.
then they do the shame and the reproach that such a Man's strict Conversation Cast on them, which does in earnest make them look more foul and nasty to themselves.
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nor is there more requir'd of us but resolution and fidelity, onely not to be consenting to our Enemies conquest of us, not to will captivity and servitude.
nor is there more required of us but resolution and Fidis, only not to be consenting to our Enemies conquest of us, not to will captivity and servitude.
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but would fight for it, we may find, in stead of this resisting of the Devil, most men do resist the Holy Ghost; quench not the fiery darts of Satan, but the Spirit and his flames, by which he would enkindle love of God and Vertue in them.
but would fight for it, we may find, in stead of this resisting of the devil, most men do resist the Holy Ghost; quench not the fiery darts of Satan, but the Spirit and his flames, by which he would enkindle love of God and Virtue in them.
If he come in his soft whispers, speak close to the heart, suggest, and call them to those joys of which himself is earnest; to all these they shut their ears, can hear no whispers, are not sensible of any sounds of things at such a distance, sounds to which they give no more regard,
If he come in his soft whispers, speak close to the heart, suggest, and call them to those Joys of which himself is earnest; to all these they shut their ears, can hear no whispers, Are not sensible of any sounds of things At such a distance, sounds to which they give no more regard,
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as the Angels came to Lot, send mercy to allure and take them by the hand, as they did, to invite and lead them out of Sodome; if that will not, judgements then to thrust them out, as they did also, come with fire and brimstone to affright them;
as the Angels Come to Lot, send mercy to allure and take them by the hand, as they did, to invite and led them out of Sodom; if that will not, Judgments then to thrust them out, as they did also, come with fire and brimstone to affright them;
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As if they had not heard that when the Holy Spirit is thus forc'd away, the evil spirit takes his place, I Sam. XVI. 14. As if they knew not that to those who close their eyes and stop their ears against the Holy Spirit's motions, till they are grown dull of hearing and blind to them, God does send a spirit of slumber, that they should not see nor hear;
As if they had not herd that when the Holy Spirit is thus forced away, the evil Spirit Takes his place, I Sam. XVI. 14. As if they knew not that to those who close their eyes and stop their ears against the Holy Spirit's motions, till they Are grown dull of hearing and blind to them, God does send a Spirit of slumber, that they should not see nor hear;
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Five times he affirms it in the Scripture. Yea, once more, in words of a sad Emphasis, II Thes. II. 12, 13. He sends them strong delusions that they may believe a ly, that they all may be damn'd who believe not the truth, but have pleasure in unrighteousness:
Five times he affirms it in the Scripture. Yea, once more, in words of a sad Emphasis, II Thebes II 12, 13. He sends them strong delusions that they may believe a lie, that they all may be damned who believe not the truth, but have pleasure in unrighteousness:
What can then become of those for whom God does contrive that they shall not escape? when instead of those bowels that did make him swear he would not have the sinner die,
What can then become of those for whom God does contrive that they shall not escape? when instead of those bowels that did make him swear he would not have the sinner die,
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Some there are that study how to disbelieve, and with great labour and contrivance work out arguments and motives to persuade themselves to Atheism: Others practise, discipline, and exercise themselves to be engag'd in Vice. Some dress so as to lay baits, snares, to entrap Temptation, that they may be sure it may not pass them:
some there Are that study how to disbelieve, and with great labour and contrivance work out Arguments and motives to persuade themselves to Atheism: Others practise, discipline, and exercise themselves to be engaged in Vice. some dress so as to lay baits, snares, to entrap Temptation, that they may be sure it may not pass them:
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Some there are indeed whom he does not overcome so easily, but is put to compound with them, takes them upon Articles: for when he would ingage them to a sin to which he sees they have great inclinations, with some fears, he is fain to persuade them to repent when they have done;
some there Are indeed whom he does not overcome so Easily, but is put to compound with them, Takes them upon Articles: for when he would engage them to a since to which he sees they have great inclinations, with Some fears, he is fain to persuade them to Repent when they have done;
But if he can get admittance once thus, by prevailing with a person to receive him upon purposes of after-Penitence; he is sure to prosper still in his attempts upon the same condition:
But if he can get admittance once thus, by prevailing with a person to receive him upon Purposes of after-Penitence; he is sure to prosper still in his attempts upon the same condition:
When they are to grapple with Death's forces, then they are to set upon resisting of the Devil: and when they are grown so weak that their whole soul must be employ'd to muster all its spirits, all their strength,
When they Are to grapple with Death's forces, then they Are to Set upon resisting of the devil: and when they Are grown so weak that their Whole soul must be employed to muster all its spirits, all their strength,
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when it is thus, yet then are they to wrestle with, and conquer Principalities and Powers, all the Rulers of the utter darkness , pull down the strong holds of sin within, cast down imaginations, and every high thing that did exalt it self against the knowledge of God,
when it is thus, yet then Are they to wrestle with, and conquer Principalities and Powers, all the Rulers of the utter darkness, pull down the strong holds of sin within, cast down Imaginations, and every high thing that did exalt it self against the knowledge of God,
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In God's Name let us set upon the doing it while there is something left of Principle and vigour in us, ere we have so griev'd God's Spirit, that he do resolve to leave us utterly,
In God's Name let us Set upon the doing it while there is something left of Principle and vigour in us, ere we have so grieved God's Spirit, that he do resolve to leave us utterly,
for the Habits will be then confirm'd, Vice grown Heroicall, and we wholly in the power of Satan, dead and senseless under it, not so much as stirring to get out.
for the Habits will be then confirmed, Vice grown Heroical, and we wholly in the power of Satan, dead and senseless under it, not so much as stirring to get out.
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This is the sure way to be rid of Temptations, to put to flight the great Artificer and Prince of them, subdue and overcome Him and our selves: To him that over cometh thus Christ will grant to sit with him on his Throne,
This is the sure Way to be rid of Temptations, to put to flight the great Artificer and Prince of them, subdue and overcome Him and our selves: To him that over comes thus christ will grant to fit with him on his Throne,
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