Memorables of the life of faith taken out of Mr. B's sermon preached before the King at Whitehall : published thus for the poor that want money and memory / by one desirous to promote the common salvation.
That the Nature and Vse of Faith is to be as it were instead of Presence, Possession, and Sight. Or, to make the things that will be, as if they were already in existence;
That the Nature and Use of Faith is to be as it were instead of Presence, Possession, and Sighed. Or, to make the things that will be, as if they were already in existence;
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It is true, 1. Faith changes not its Objects. 2. Nor gives it the same DEGREE of Apprehension or Affection, as the sight of present things doth give. No; but,
It is true, 1. Faith changes not its Objects. 2. Nor gives it the same DEGREE of Apprehension or Affection, as the sighed of present things does give. No; but,
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namely, 1. The Infallibility of our Apprehensions. 2. The Determination of our Wills choice. 3. The Moving of our Affections in the degree necessary unto Holiness. 4. The Ruling in our Lives, and bringing us thro' Duty and Sufferings for the sake of the Happiness believed.
namely, 1. The Infallibility of our Apprehensions. 2. The Determination of our Wills choice. 3. The Moving of our Affections in the degree necessary unto Holiness. 4. The Ruling in our Lives, and bringing us through Duty and Sufferings for the sake of the Happiness believed.
Heb. 6. 18. That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us;
Hebrew 6. 18. That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope Set before us;
Titus 1. 2. In hope of eternal life, which God that cannot lie, promised before the world began. 3. They know that the Holy Scripture is the Word of God, by his Image which it beareth, the Evidencs of Divinity which it containeth, and the many Miracles by which it is confirmed.
Titus 1. 2. In hope of Eternal life, which God that cannot lie, promised before the world began. 3. They know that the Holy Scripture is the Word of God, by his Image which it bears, the Evidencs of Divinity which it Containeth, and the many Miracles by which it is confirmed.
1. Cor. 2. 12. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 5. Spiritual Experiences also advantage Faith.
1. Cor. 2. 12. Now we have received, not the Spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God, that we might know the things that Are freely given to us of God. 5. Spiritual Experiences also advantage Faith.
They have part of the Holy Scripture verified in themselves, and that much confirms their Faith of the whole. 6. Likewise very Nature affords us undeniable Arguments to prove a future Happiness and Misery.
They have part of the Holy Scripture verified in themselves, and that much confirms their Faith of the Whole. 6. Likewise very Nature affords us undeniable Arguments to prove a future Happiness and Misery.
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And that doth exceedingly help us in the Faith of the Supernatural Revelation of it. 7. And those that have seen the Objects of our Faith, have given us their Infallible Testimony;
And that does exceedingly help us in the Faith of the Supernatural Revelation of it. 7. And those that have seen the Objects of our Faith, have given us their Infallible Testimony;
In worldly matters, men can go to much cost and pains for things they never saw; why not in spiritual matters? You shall believe God's Promises, if you have ever the Benefit of them;
In worldly matters, men can go to much cost and pains for things they never saw; why not in spiritual matters? You shall believe God's Promises, if you have ever the Benefit of them;
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If the Reward and Punishment were seen, what should difference wise men and fools good men and bad? No man plays the Adulterer in the face of the Assembly.
If the Reward and Punishment were seen, what should difference wise men and Fools good men and bad? No man plays the Adulterer in the face of the Assembly.
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Lives on him with Trust in him, Adherence to him, Love of him, Joy in him, 1 Pet. 1. 8. Whom having not seen, ye love, in whom though now ye see him not,
Lives on him with Trust in him, Adherence to him, Love of him, Joy in him, 1 Pet. 1. 8. Whom having not seen, you love, in whom though now you see him not,
Pitying the ungodly who pity not themselves, because they see not what he sees. And admiring the inward beauty of the Saints, thro' all their poverty seeing God's Image.
Pitying the ungodly who pity not themselves, Because they see not what he sees. And admiring the inward beauty of the Saints, through all their poverty seeing God's Image.
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and that with a greater estimation and resolution than he seeks any things that he hath seen. 5. He is one, that, all his life, prepareth for a day that is yet to come;
and that with a greater estimation and resolution than he seeks any things that he hath seen. 5. He is one, that, all his life, Prepareth for a day that is yet to come;
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Not so much caring, what will now best please the flesh, and ingratiate with men. 6. He is one careful to prevent a threatned misery that he never felt;
Not so much caring, what will now best please the Flesh, and ingratiate with men. 6. He is one careful to prevent a threatened misery that he never felt;
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For, 1. It is not so common a thing, as most do imagine it. 2. Till you have it, you are no living Members of Christ. 3. Till you have it, you are at enmity with God. 4. Till you have it, you are under the guilt of all your sins.
For, 1. It is not so Common a thing, as most do imagine it. 2. Till you have it, you Are no living Members of christ. 3. Till you have it, you Are At enmity with God. 4. Till you have it, you Are under the guilt of all your Sins.
Joh. 3. 16, 18, 36. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3. 16, 18, 36. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.
A. All that have it, tho' in the lowest degree, will have these four signs of it within them. 1. A Practical Estimation of things unseen, above all earthly things. 2. An Habitual Inclination of heart to embrace unseen things freely, delightfully, and resolutely; above and against earthly things.
A. All that have it, though in the lowest degree, will have these four Signs of it within them. 1. A Practical Estimation of things unseen, above all earthly things. 2. an Habitual Inclination of heart to embrace unseen things freely, delightfully, and resolutely; above and against earthly things.
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Q. 7. If Faith be the Eye by which I do see, whereby should I quicken my self to live by it? Or if it be not, wherewithal should I stir up my self to seek Faith and the Life of Faith?
Q. 7. If Faith be the Eye by which I do see, whereby should I quicken my self to live by it? Or if it be not, wherewithal should I stir up my self to seek Faith and the Life of Faith?
A. Put to thy Heart these questions, frequently and seriously. Q. 1. What should I be, if I saw the Lord continually before me? And that as verily as I ever see a man? If I saw him as Moses saw him, Exod. 34. Or as John saw him, Rev. 1. 13. And in the midst of the seven Candlesticks, one like unto the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the foot,
A. Put to thy Heart these questions, frequently and seriously. Q. 1. What should I be, if I saw the Lord continually before me? And that as verily as I ever see a man? If I saw him as Moses saw him, Exod 34. Or as John saw him, Rev. 1. 13. And in the midst of the seven Candlesticks, one like unto the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the foot,
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Or as St. Paul saw him, Acts 9. Q. 2. What should I be if I had seen the things that God hath done already in time past? If I had seen the World drowned and the Ark saved; Sodom and Gomorrah burned, and the righteous Lot saved; Pharaoh and his Host swallowed up of the red Sea,
Or as Saint Paul saw him, Acts 9. Q. 2. What should I be if I had seen the things that God hath done already in time past? If I had seen the World drowned and the Ark saved; Sodom and Gomorrah burned, and the righteous Lot saved; Pharaoh and his Host swallowed up of the read Sea,
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and had seen what St. Paul saw. If I had seen what St. Stephen saw before his Death. If I had seen Lazarus in Abraham 's Bosom? Q. 4. What should I be, if I saw the face of Death,
and had seen what Saint Paul saw. If I had seen what Saint Stephen saw before his Death. If I had seen Lazarus in Abraham is Bosom? Q. 4. What should I be, if I saw the face of Death,
and were under the power of a mortal sickness, and were given over by all Physicians and Friends? Or had a Messenger from God to tell me, I must die to morrow? Q. 5. What should I be if I saw the great and dreadful day of Judgment as Christ doth describe it? Mat. 25. If I saw that fulfilled which St. Paul speaks, 2 Thes. 1. 7, 8, 9 And to you who are troubled rest with us,
and were under the power of a Mortal sickness, and were given over by all Physicians and Friends? Or had a Messenger from God to tell me, I must die to morrow? Q. 5. What should I be if I saw the great and dreadful day of Judgement as christ does describe it? Mathew 25. If I saw that fulfilled which Saint Paul speaks, 2 Thebes 1. 7, 8, 9 And to you who Are troubled rest with us,
and calling for justice against me? Q. 7. What should I be, if I had seen and did now see the Damned in their miseries? If I heard them cry out of the folly and self-destruction of their careless lives;
and calling for Justice against me? Q. 7. What should I be, if I had seen and did now see the Damned in their misery's? If I herd them cry out of the folly and self-destruction of their careless lives;
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And wishing one were sent from the dead unto me to warn me that I come not unto their place of torment? Q. 8. What should I be, if in my Temptations unto sin, I saw the Devil the Tempter,
And wishing one were sent from the dead unto me to warn me that I come not unto their place of torment? Q. 8. What should I be, if in my Temptations unto since, I saw the devil the Tempter,
Q. 1. Should I not say in my heart, that the most gainful sin is worse than madness? Q. 2. Should I not plead for the most serious Godliness? Q. 3. Should I ever be offended with a Minister again,
Q. 1. Should I not say in my heart, that the most gainful since is Worse than madness? Q. 2. Should I not plead for the most serious Godliness? Q. 3. Should I ever be offended with a Minister again,
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for plainest Reproof, and closest Exhortation? Or for too much and plain Preaching? Q. 4. Should I not hear at another rate than ever yet I heard a Sermon? Q. 5. Should I not give over my greedy pursuit of worldly Wealth and Credit? Q. 6. Should I ever be drawn away by Temptations again as I have been? Q. 7. Should I ever stick at sufferings when God calls for them from me? Q. 8. Should I not highly value Christ, his Spirit, his Grace, his Promises, his Word, his Ordinances? Q. 9. Should I ever be quiet under uncertainty of my Reconciliation unto God? Q. 10. Should I not then be all for Peace, Quietness and Love, with all that love the Lord Jesus Christ,
for Plainest Reproof, and closest Exhortation? Or for too much and plain Preaching? Q. 4. Should I not hear At Another rate than ever yet I herd a Sermon? Q. 5. Should I not give over my greedy pursuit of worldly Wealth and Credit? Q. 6. Should I ever be drawn away by Temptations again as I have been? Q. 7. Should I ever stick At sufferings when God calls for them from me? Q. 8. Should I not highly valve christ, his Spirit, his Grace, his Promises, his Word, his Ordinances? Q. 9. Should I ever be quiet under uncertainty of my Reconciliation unto God? Q. 10. Should I not then be all for Peace, Quietness and Love, with all that love the Lord jesus christ,
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