A SERMON Preached at GƲILD-HALL CHAPPEL, August 3d. 1673. MATTHEW VII. XXI. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
A SERMON Preached At GƲILD-HALL CHAPPEL, August 3d. 1673. MATTHEW VII. XXI. Not every one that Says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
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THERE are two extreams in the Church of God have been ever fatal to Religion, and destructive to the power of Godliness: they are Hypocrisie and Prophaneness.
THERE Are two extremes in the Church of God have been ever fatal to Religion, and destructive to the power of Godliness: they Are Hypocrisy and Profaneness.
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his own awakened Conscience (maugre all his Charms to quiet and appease it) doth so smite and buffet him, that if he hath any shame and ingenuity left in him, he is forc'd to subscribe the Charge and confess the Indictment.
his own awakened Conscience (maugre all his Charms to quiet and appease it) does so smite and buffet him, that if he hath any shame and ingenuity left in him, he is forced to subscribe the Charge and confess the Indictment.
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The truth is, and it is a sad Truth, men can endure plain dealing in any thing rather than in matters of Salvation, where it is certainly most needful.
The truth is, and it is a sad Truth, men can endure plain dealing in any thing rather than in matters of Salvation, where it is Certainly most needful.
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There are several men amongst us, but with what warrant I know not, that bestow upon themselves, by way of difference, the Titles of Professors, the Godly party, the Praying people, and the like:
There Are several men among us, but with what warrant I know not, that bestow upon themselves, by Way of difference, the Titles of Professors, the Godly party, the Praying people, and the like:
as to the Church of God, the appropriating of these distinctive Titles (that sound so like the Pharisees, I am holier than thou, and warp so much towards a separation) may prove;
as to the Church of God, the appropriating of these distinctive Titles (that found so like the Pharisees, I am Holier than thou, and warp so much towards a separation) may prove;
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Only I must desire them, (and I do it in compassion to their poor immortal Souls) to take good care that their hearts be right in the sight of God in this matter.
Only I must desire them, (and I do it in compassion to their poor immortal Souls) to take good care that their hearts be right in the sighed of God in this matter.
That they are a Praying people, that they are frequenters of Sermons, we are so far from disliking, that we tell them 'tis but their Duty, and commend them for it.
That they Are a Praying people, that they Are frequenters of Sermons, we Are so Far from disliking, that we tell them it's but their Duty, and commend them for it.
That there is something else to be done besides Preaching and Praying; even the great things of the Law; the Duties not only of the First, but also of the Second Table;
That there is something Else to be done beside Preaching and Praying; even the great things of the Law; the Duties not only of the First, but also of the Second Table;
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To say Lord, Lord, it is to make an outward Profession, by performing external acts of Worship, that we are Christians; that we believe in Jesus Christ; that we acknowledge him for our Lord, and look for Salvation by him.
To say Lord, Lord, it is to make an outward Profession, by performing external acts of Worship, that we Are Christians; that we believe in jesus christ; that we acknowledge him for our Lord, and look for Salvation by him.
That this may appear more plain and intelligible, I must remind you, that there is a twofold Worship; or, to speak more properly, the name of Worship is consider'd two several ways.
That this may appear more plain and intelligible, I must remind you, that there is a twofold Worship; or, to speak more properly, the name of Worship is considered two several ways.
as Faith, Hope, Love, Patience, &c. 2. There is External Worship, which comprehends such outward actions, whereby the inward Piety and Devotion of the Soul, in the exercise of the foremention'd Graces, is express'd and cherish'd;
as Faith, Hope, Love, Patience, etc. 2. There is External Worship, which comprehends such outward actions, whereby the inward Piety and Devotion of the Soul, in the exercise of the forementioned Graces, is expressed and cherished;
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By the Doing of his Fathers Will, is meant the Doing of those Duties of Obedience, which his Father hath commanded in his Law, particularly the Decalogue.
By the Doing of his Father's Will, is meant the Doing of those Duties of obedience, which his Father hath commanded in his Law, particularly the Decalogue.
Hence 'tis, that in Scripture we read of the faith of Gods Elect; and amongst our Divines that we hear so often of these Distinctions; Common and special Grace;
Hence it's, that in Scripture we read of the faith of God's Elect; and among our Divines that we hear so often of these Distinctions; Common and special Grace;
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Gratia gratis data, and gratia gratum faciens; The Graces of Illumination, and Sanctification. The which latter being wrought by the blessed and powerful operation of the Holy Spirit of God, after a most effectual but unconceivable manner, regenerating and renewing, seasoning and sanctifying the hearts of his Chosen;
Gratia gratis data, and Gratia gratum Faciens; The Graces of Illumination, and Sanctification. The which latter being wrought by the blessed and powerful operation of the Holy Spirit of God, After a most effectual but unconceivable manner, regenerating and renewing, seasoning and sanctifying the hearts of his Chosen;
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though Hypocrisie may make such a semblance, as that we, who are oblig'd to the judgment of Charity, may have probable inducements to perswade us, that they are in such a man who hath nothing but their counterfeits,
though Hypocrisy may make such a semblance, as that we, who Are obliged to the judgement of Charity, may have probable inducements to persuade us, that they Are in such a man who hath nothing but their counterfeits,
For, such Persons being not united to Christ the Head of his Church, cannot possibly have the truth of those spiritual Graces which do necessarily require such an union,
For, such Persons being not united to christ the Head of his Church, cannot possibly have the truth of those spiritual Graces which do necessarily require such an Union,
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Now since Spiritual Beings, which are of a more abstracted nature, are best known by reflecting upon things corporeal, we cannot find a more easie way to understand this Spiritual union,
Now since Spiritual Beings, which Are of a more abstracted nature, Are best known by reflecting upon things corporeal, we cannot find a more easy Way to understand this Spiritual Union,
Every good Christian hath a twofold Life, Natural and Spiritual. And as his natural Life is twofold. 1. Substantialis; the Soul it self. 2. Accidentalis; the real Effects and Operations of it:
Every good Christian hath a twofold Life, Natural and Spiritual. And as his natural Life is twofold. 1. Substantialis; the Soul it self. 2. Accidentalis; the real Effects and Operations of it:
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So likewise his Spiritual life is 1. Substantialis, and so the Spirit of Christ, or Christ himself (who is our Life, Col. 3. 4.) working in us by his Spirit, is our vita Substantialis, our essential Life;
So likewise his Spiritual life is 1. Substantialis, and so the Spirit of christ, or christ himself (who is our Life, Col. 3. 4.) working in us by his Spirit, is our vita Substantialis, our essential Life;
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because, though they have a name to live, though they have many counterfeit Graces, proceeding from the Principles of moraliz'd restrained nature; yet they are dead:
Because, though they have a name to live, though they have many counterfeit Graces, proceeding from the Principles of moralized restrained nature; yet they Are dead:
That they were a company of errand Hypocrites we have little cause to doubt, because our Blessed Saviour, who knew their very Thoughts, calls them so even to their faces,
That they were a company of errand Hypocrites we have little cause to doubt, Because our Blessed Saviour, who knew their very Thoughts, calls them so even to their faces,
and confutes them under that notion for a whole Chapter together, as you find it Matth. 23. Wo unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites is the burden of it.
and confutes them under that notion for a Whole Chapter together, as you find it Matthew 23. Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites is the burden of it.
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That they were likewise Reprobates and Cast-aways, we have great cause to think, not only from their obstinate refusal of the Messiah, Have any of the Pharisees believed on him? But also because Christ himself assures us;
That they were likewise Reprobates and Castaways, we have great cause to think, not only from their obstinate refusal of the Messiah, Have any of the Pharisees believed on him? But also Because christ himself assures us;
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And yet these seeming Saints, as the Scripture tells us, were unnatural to their Parents; devour'd Widows houses, absolved men from their Oaths, were full of Extortion, ravening and wickedness,
And yet these seeming Saints, as the Scripture tells us, were unnatural to their Parents; devoured Widows houses, absolved men from their Oaths, were full of Extortion, ravening and wickedness,
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and derided the Sermons our Blessed Saviour made, because not sorted to their Covetous humour. He did not flatter them with stories of their Priviledges;
and derided the Sermons our Blessed Saviour made, Because not sorted to their Covetous humour. He did not flatter them with stories of their Privileges;
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That an outward Profession of Religion (which these Pharisees had) without Obedience and amendment of Life (which they wanted) is displeasing and abominable in the sight of God,
That an outward Profession of Religion (which these Pharisees had) without obedience and amendment of Life (which they wanted) is displeasing and abominable in the sighed of God,
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they being usually deliver'd with this Sanction; That Soul that doth not thus or thus observe them, shall be cut off from Israel. And yet if you consult the writings of the Prophets, you will there observe, that when these Sacrifices stood in competition with any moral Duty, they were so far from being accepted by Almighty God, that I find them rejected with the greatest Detestation.
they being usually Delivered with this Sanction; That Soul that does not thus or thus observe them, shall be Cut off from Israel. And yet if you consult the writings of the prophets, you will there observe, that when these Sacrifices stood in competition with any moral Duty, they were so Far from being accepted by Almighty God, that I find them rejected with the greatest Detestation.
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To these you may add that noted place, Hosea 6. 6. (which is likewise cited by our Saviour, Matth. 9. 13.) I desired Mercy and not Sacrifice. The reason of all which is this:
To these you may add that noted place, Hosea 6. 6. (which is likewise cited by our Saviour, Matthew 9. 13.) I desired Mercy and not Sacrifice. The reason of all which is this:
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Wherefore is it that we Pray unto God? is it not to bewail, and beg pardon for our former neglect of these Duties; to implore Divine Grace and assistance, that we may perform them better for the future? in which endeavours if we are sincere, he will then assist us by his Holy Spirit, and grant our Petitions.
Wherefore is it that we Pray unto God? is it not to bewail, and beg pardon for our former neglect of these Duties; to implore Divine Grace and assistance, that we may perform them better for the future? in which endeavours if we Are sincere, he will then assist us by his Holy Spirit, and grant our Petitions.
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So likewise for Preaching; Wherefore is it that you come to hear Sermons? is it only to entertain your selves with a continu'd well-compos'd Discourse concerning Divine matters? which perhaps you leave even at the Door of Gods house; and yet can have the confidence to boast of your attainments,
So likewise for Preaching; Wherefore is it that you come to hear Sermons? is it only to entertain your selves with a continued well-composed Discourse Concerning Divine matters? which perhaps you leave even At the Door of God's house; and yet can have the confidence to boast of your attainments,
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So that as long as there is Ignorance in mens Understandings, or perverseness in their Wills; that Apostolical Commission, which was intended for the continuance as well as first planting of the Gospel, will be still in force, Go and teach all Nations.
So that as long as there is Ignorance in men's Understandings, or perverseness in their Wills; that Apostolical Commission, which was intended for the Continuance as well as First planting of the Gospel, will be still in force, Go and teach all nations.
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'Tis no better, whoever considers it, than a perfect transcript of their Opus operatum. For, really these deluded People do talk at such a rate, were it pertinent to recite their Discourses,
It's no better, whoever considers it, than a perfect transcript of their Opus operatum. For, really these deluded People do talk At such a rate, were it pertinent to recite their Discourses,
as if there were some secret Charm and hidden vertue, in this constant hearing and repeating of Sermons, whereby their Souls are secured and made impregnable, against the Policy of Hell, and the Powers of Darkness.
as if there were Some secret Charm and hidden virtue, in this constant hearing and repeating of Sermons, whereby their Souls Are secured and made impregnable, against the Policy of Hell, and the Powers of Darkness.
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It must be acknowledg'd the infinite Patience and goodness of God, that after all our multipli'd provocations, he is yet ready to embrace us in the Arms of Love, stretching out his hand all the day long;
It must be acknowledged the infinite Patience and Goodness of God, that After all our multiplied provocations, he is yet ready to embrace us in the Arms of Love, stretching out his hand all the day long;
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And is this our requital of so glorious a Majesty, thus scornfully to reject such gracious Invitations? Do we thus consult our own happiness, by neglecting the means of it? Art thou sensible, O sinner, what it is thou dost,
And is this our requital of so glorious a Majesty, thus scornfully to reject such gracious Invitations? Do we thus consult our own happiness, by neglecting the means of it? Art thou sensible, Oh sinner, what it is thou dost,
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we do earnestly beg pardon for the sake of Jesus Christ; the which pardon, with much joy and comfort, we expect to be now seal'd unto us by receiving the Sacred Elements:
we do earnestly beg pardon for the sake of jesus christ; the which pardon, with much joy and Comfort, we expect to be now sealed unto us by receiving the Sacred Elements:
I have abus'd God's holy Name, by cursing and swearing. I have profan'd his Sabbaths and his Sacraments, rejected the means of Grace, and I will do so still.
I have abused God's holy Name, by cursing and swearing. I have profaned his Sabbaths and his Sacraments, rejected the means of Grace, and I will do so still.
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If the Hypocrite with all his Prayers and his Sermons, and his zealous pretences for Reformation shall be thrown into Hell, where shall the open sinner and ungodly appear? If many of those that Prophesie in Christ's name,
If the Hypocrite with all his Prayers and his Sermons, and his zealous pretences for Reformation shall be thrown into Hell, where shall the open sinner and ungodly appear? If many of those that Prophesy in Christ's name,
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What may we then think of those, that are so far from Prophesying in Christ's name, that it is their business by Oaths and execrations daily to blaspheme it? Who are so far from casting the Devil out of others, that they give him a kindly welcome in their own hearts;
What may we then think of those, that Are so Far from Prophesying in Christ's name, that it is their business by Oaths and execrations daily to Blaspheme it? Who Are so Far from casting the devil out of Others, that they give him a kindly welcome in their own hearts;
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and, as if they had sworn Allegiance to this Prince of Darkness, by their sinful allurements do solicite his cause and make Proselytes for his Kingdom.
and, as if they had sworn Allegiance to this Prince of Darkness, by their sinful allurements do solicit his cause and make Proselytes for his Kingdom.
There's no one part of practical Divinity of more comfortable use; nor indeed any, especially of late years, more sadly abus'd, than the Doctrine of Signs, Marks and Characters of a state of Grace.
There's no one part of practical Divinity of more comfortable use; nor indeed any, especially of late Years, more sadly abused, than the Doctrine of Signs, Marks and Characters of a state of Grace.
The great Benefit of this Doctrine (whatever is insinuated to the contrary) is easily establish'd by considering, That our Souls are more precious than either Bodies or Estates. As therefore, according to the Principles of right Reason, 'tis the practice of mankind, by the best methods we can, to secure these outward concernments;
The great Benefit of this Doctrine (whatever is insinuated to the contrary) is Easily established by considering, That our Souls Are more precious than either Bodies or Estates. As Therefore, according to the Principles of right Reason, it's the practice of mankind, by the best methods we can, to secure these outward concernments;
so doubtless 'tis as highly rational to get as good evidence, as the nature of the subject will permit, that our Souls, which are capable of the highest happiness or extreamest misery, are in a secure Estate.
so doubtless it's as highly rational to get as good evidence, as the nature of the Subject will permit, that our Souls, which Are capable of the highest happiness or Extremest misery, Are in a secure Estate.
but by the mercy of God assurance of Salvation is attainable in this life, and that without extraordinary Revelation, at leastwise in such measure and degree as may sustain the Soul of an honest Christian with comfort, and secure him from despair;
but by the mercy of God assurance of Salvation is attainable in this life, and that without extraordinary Revelation, At leastwise in such measure and degree as may sustain the Soul of an honest Christian with Comfort, and secure him from despair;
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and consequently the truth and sincerity of them is not always so manifest, but that a man may be sometimes deceiv'd in his judgment concerning the same:
and consequently the truth and sincerity of them is not always so manifest, but that a man may be sometime deceived in his judgement Concerning the same:
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It hence unavoidably follows, what betwixt the one and the other, (the imperfection of the thing, and the difficulty of judging) that the Assurance which is wholly grounded thereupon,
It hence avoidable follows, what betwixt the one and the other, (the imperfection of the thing, and the difficulty of judging) that the Assurance which is wholly grounded thereupon,
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The complaint would certainly be just (if the Digression were not too large) should I here occasionally discover, what unsound Casuists, Physicians of no value, some of our late Reforming Divines have shew'd themselves to be:
The complaint would Certainly be just (if the Digression were not too large) should I Here occasionally discover, what unsound Casuists, Physicians of no valve, Some of our late Reforming Divines have showed themselves to be:
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Much of whose Temporizing Divinity, as may easily appear to him that shall take the pains to examine it, was evidently calculated for the Meridian of their own Party. One eminent instance whereof, is the subject now before us:
Much of whose Temporizing Divinity, as may Easily appear to him that shall take the pains to examine it, was evidently calculated for the Meridian of their own Party. One eminent instance whereof, is the Subject now before us:
Hence I infer (which is full and close to our purpose) that to be a constant hearer of Sermons, or to be able by the help of good natural parts to pray extempore, are no such infallible Signs as some Persons have fanci'd,
Hence I infer (which is full and close to our purpose) that to be a constant hearer of Sermons, or to be able by the help of good natural parts to pray extempore, Are no such infallible Signs as Some Persons have fancied,
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and that with fervor and earnestness? Dost thou avoid grosser Sins with care? Dost thou oppose against common Corruption with zeal? These are indeed thy Duty,
and that with fervor and earnestness? Dost thou avoid grosser Sins with care? Dost thou oppose against Common Corruption with zeal? These Are indeed thy Duty,
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how shall I be able to discern, whether my Duties be sincere or hypocritical; such as do proceed from a Principle of true Grace, which God will accept;
how shall I be able to discern, whither my Duties be sincere or hypocritical; such as do proceed from a Principle of true Grace, which God will accept;
Art thou brisk and forward in some Duties, but as cool and careless in others? Dost thou keep a noise and clamor about Preaching and Praying, and in the interim canst allow thy self to live in a constant neglect of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper? Art thou earnest,
Art thou brisk and forward in Some Duties, but as cool and careless in Others? Dost thou keep a noise and clamor about Preaching and Praying, and in the interim Canst allow thy self to live in a constant neglect of the Sacrament of the lords Supper? Art thou earnest,
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none to admire thy zeal, none to take notice of thy eminent improvements? Art thou a mighty stickler for Preaching, a great promoter and encourager of Sermons? Dost thou even breath after a soul-searching, a sin-reproving Ministery? Art thou wondrous forward to hear other men told of their faults;
none to admire thy zeal, none to take notice of thy eminent improvements? Art thou a mighty stickler for Preaching, a great promoter and encourager of Sermons? Dost thou even breath After a soul-searching, a sin-reproving Ministry? Art thou wondrous forward to hear other men told of their Faults;
to impose upon thy poor innocent Brother, who hath more Charity for thee than to think, that a man who makes such a glorious Profession as thou dost, can so conscientiously cozen him?
to impose upon thy poor innocent Brother, who hath more Charity for thee than to think, that a man who makes such a glorious Profession as thou dost, can so conscientiously cozen him?
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If it be thus, and thus, and thus with thee, look to thy self, thou art an arrant Hypocrite, and, without a serious Repentance, art in a wretched Condition. To Conclude.
If it be thus, and thus, and thus with thee, look to thy self, thou art an arrant Hypocrite, and, without a serious Repentance, art in a wretched Condition. To Conclude.
But on the contrary, if thy Repentance, thy Obedience, thy performance of Duties, thy Zeal, thy hatred of Sin, and other Graces be universal; equally bent upon all Good; equally set against all Evil:
But on the contrary, if thy Repentance, thy obedience, thy performance of Duties, thy Zeal, thy hatred of since, and other Graces be universal; equally bent upon all Good; equally Set against all Evil:
