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James I. 2. My Brethren, count it all joy, when ye fall into divers temptations.James I. 2. My Brothers, count it all joy, when you fallen into diverse temptations.
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LEst the sharpness and severity of our late affliction, which is not confined within the bounds of these Kingdoms,
LEst the sharpness and severity of our late affliction, which is not confined within the bounds of these Kingdoms,
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but sheds its influence over the greatest part of Christendom, and takes them in for our Fellow-mourners;) Lest this (I say) should tempt us to murmur and repine, to exceed the just bounds of moderation and prudence,
but sheds its influence over the greatest part of Christendom, and Takes them in for our Fellow-mourners;) Lest this (I say) should tempt us to murmur and repine, to exceed the just bounds of moderation and prudence,
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and to quarrel at the unsearchable dispensations of an all-good and all-wise Providence;
and to quarrel At the unsearchable dispensations of an allgood and alwise Providence;
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I have therefore chosen to entertain you at the present, with some such seasonable and useful meditations,
I have Therefore chosen to entertain you At the present, with Some such seasonable and useful meditations,
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as may direct us to be easie under the most grievous circumstances; and by a happy kind of Christian Alchymy, to turn Judgments themselves into Blessings.
as may Direct us to be easy under the most grievous Circumstances; and by a happy kind of Christian Alchemy, to turn Judgments themselves into Blessings.
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And indeed, there is nothing in which men are more generally mistaken, than in the wrong Notions they usually entertain, concerning the various dispensations of Providence in this world:
And indeed, there is nothing in which men Are more generally mistaken, than in the wrong Notions they usually entertain, Concerning the various dispensations of Providence in this world:
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because Prosperity carries with it present Satisfaction, and is set off with a little Tinsel bravery, they are apt to magnifie and admire it;
Because Prosperity carries with it present Satisfaction, and is Set off with a little Tinsel bravery, they Are apt to magnify and admire it;
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and are as prone to decry and vilifie Adversity, because it is accompanied with some sensible uneasinesses,
and Are as prove to decry and vilify Adversity, Because it is accompanied with Some sensible Uneasinesses,
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and has no gay Pageantry to recommend it.
and has no gay Pageantry to recommend it.
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Whilst men will thus take up with outsides and appearances, and suffer their Judgments only to play upon the surface of things, it will be hard to perswade them, That the former of these is commonly a snare, being followed by a train of most dangerous consequences;
While men will thus take up with outsides and appearances, and suffer their Judgments only to play upon the surface of things, it will be hard to persuade them, That the former of these is commonly a snare, being followed by a train of most dangerous consequences;
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and that the latter is frequently a Blessing, being happily attended with considerable Advantages:
and that the latter is frequently a Blessing, being happily attended with considerable Advantages:
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Yet to him that examines things calmly and impartially, this seeming Paradox will be evidently made out;
Yet to him that examines things calmly and impartially, this seeming Paradox will be evidently made out;
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and the Apostle will appear to have very good grounds, for exhorting all Christians to rejoyce and triumph,
and the Apostle will appear to have very good grounds, for exhorting all Christians to rejoice and triumph,
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when they find themselves encompassed with manifold afflictions;
when they find themselves encompassed with manifold afflictions;
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not only to undergo them with such a stedfast firmness and serenity of mind, as some of the Heathen Philosophers applauded and attained to;
not only to undergo them with such a steadfast firmness and serenity of mind, as Some of the Heathen Philosophers applauded and attained to;
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but to carry their Resignation to a pitch much higher, to which nothing but Christianity could ever yet arrive, by finding just matter of Joy and Consolation, in those misconstrued occasions of Sorrow and uneasiness:
but to carry their Resignation to a pitch much higher, to which nothing but Christianity could ever yet arrive, by finding just matter of Joy and Consolation, in those misconstrued occasions of Sorrow and uneasiness:
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My Brethren, says he, count it all joy, when ye fall into divers temptations. My Brothers, Says he, count it all joy, when you fallen into diverse temptations.
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The words afford us this single proposition, which I design for the subject of my following Discourse,
The words afford us this single proposition, which I Design for the Subject of my following Discourse,
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namely, That whatsoever afflictions may at any time befall us, if we consider them duly as Christians should do, they afford just matter of Joy and Consolation.
namely, That whatsoever afflictions may At any time befall us, if we Consider them duly as Christians should do, they afford just matter of Joy and Consolation.
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The truth of this assertion will undeniably appear, from these three following considerations. First, From the Nature of our Temptations or Afflictions.
The truth of this assertion will undeniably appear, from these three following considerations. First, From the Nature of our Temptations or Afflictions.
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Secondly, From Gods design in Exposing us to them. Thirdly, From the Consequences which attend them.
Secondly, From God's Design in Exposing us to them. Thirdly, From the Consequences which attend them.
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First Then, from the Nature of our Temptations or Afflictions it will evidently appear, that whensoever they befall us,
First Then, from the Nature of our Temptations or Afflictions it will evidently appear, that whensoever they befall us,
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if we consider them duly, as Christians should do, they afford just matter of Joy and Consolation.
if we Consider them duly, as Christians should do, they afford just matter of Joy and Consolation.
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Indeed, if we are unassisted by Grace and Religion, if we are left to our selves to wrestle with afflictions, the Natural Man is unable of himself to extract Honey out of Wormwood,
Indeed, if we Are unassisted by Grace and Religion, if we Are left to our selves to wrestle with afflictions, the Natural Man is unable of himself to extract Honey out of Wormwood,
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or to make such Bitter Potions become sweet and palatable;
or to make such Bitter Potions become sweet and palatable;
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but if we bring them to the Bar of Religion, and try them by the Laws and Maxims of Christianity, we shall find all their uneasiness to drop off and fall away,
but if we bring them to the Bar of Religion, and try them by the Laws and Maxims of Christianity, we shall find all their uneasiness to drop off and fallen away,
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and to be happily succeeded by comfort and satisfaction.
and to be happily succeeded by Comfort and satisfaction.
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All those troubles and afflictions which touch men most sensibly, and are the most likely means to disturb and discompose them, may be reduced under these six heads;
All those Troubles and afflictions which touch men most sensibly, and Are the most likely means to disturb and discompose them, may be reduced under these six Heads;
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The Loss of Reputation, the Loss of Riches, the Loss of Liberty, the Loss of Friends or of Relations, the Loss of Health, and the Loss of Life:
The Loss of Reputation, the Loss of Riches, the Loss of Liberty, the Loss of Friends or of Relations, the Loss of Health, and the Loss of Life:
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Under these may be comprehended all manner of Temptations;
Under these may be comprehended all manner of Temptations;
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and if we examin them severally and distinctly, we shall see this Doctrine verified in each particular of them, that they afford us just matter of Joy and Consolation. I.
and if we examine them severally and distinctly, we shall see this Doctrine verified in each particular of them, that they afford us just matter of Joy and Consolation. I.
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Then as to the Loss of Reputation;
Then as to the Loss of Reputation;
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This indeed is looked upon by the Natural Man, as a very sharp and grievous misfortune;
This indeed is looked upon by the Natural Man, as a very sharp and grievous misfortune;
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it makes him mean and contemptible in the eyes of the World, to which he chiefly desires to recommend and approve himself;
it makes him mean and contemptible in the eyes of the World, to which he chiefly Desires to recommend and approve himself;
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it exposes him to slights and disrespects;
it exposes him to slights and disrespects;
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all men shun and avoid his society, as if his Infamy were infectious, and think it base and scandalous to be seen to converse with him:
all men shun and avoid his society, as if his Infamy were infectious, and think it base and scandalous to be seen to converse with him:
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he is the common theme of abusive Tongues, the mark of malicious Eyes, and the putting forth of the finger;
he is the Common theme of abusive Tongues, the mark of malicious Eyes, and the putting forth of the finger;
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and the best that he can hope for, is to be so far despised, as at length to be forgotten and disregarded:
and the best that he can hope for, is to be so Far despised, as At length to be forgotten and disregarded:
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This is a condition which seems so deplorable, that we have reason to call Christianity to our aid, to enable us to support it with any tolerable satisfaction;
This is a condition which seems so deplorable, that we have reason to call Christianity to our aid, to enable us to support it with any tolerable satisfaction;
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but how soon will that plain all the roughness and unevenness, and make this rugged prospect appear smooth and level!
but how soon will that plain all the roughness and unevenness, and make this rugged prospect appear smooth and level!
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That will represent to us, That Credit and Reputation in this world, are generally the portion of the children of it; That if we were of this world, the world would love us, and speak well of us;
That will represent to us, That Credit and Reputation in this world, Are generally the portion of the children of it; That if we were of this world, the world would love us, and speak well of us;
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That all the malicious Reflections it can cast upon us, are but so many proofs of our estrangement from it;
That all the malicious Reflections it can cast upon us, Are but so many proofs of our estrangement from it;
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and shall we then be sorry, that the lot is fallen to us in a fairer ground, and that we are entitled to a more goodly heritage? For this very reason it is, that our Saviour commands us to rejoyce and be exceeding glad,
and shall we then be sorry, that the lot is fallen to us in a Fairer ground, and that we Are entitled to a more goodly heritage? For this very reason it is, that our Saviour commands us to rejoice and be exceeding glad,
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when men revile us and persecute us with their Tongues, and speak all manner of evil against us, because this was the condition of good men in all ages, so dealt they with the Prophets which were before us; when men revile us and persecute us with their Tongues, and speak all manner of evil against us, Because this was the condition of good men in all ages, so dealt they with the prophets which were before us;
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a Christian will consider when he is thus afflicted, that he either suffers by his own fault, or by that of others;
a Christian will Consider when he is thus afflicted, that he either suffers by his own fault, or by that of Others;
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if by his own, he may be sorry for his fault, but ought to rejoyce and triumph in his sufferings;
if by his own, he may be sorry for his fault, but ought to rejoice and triumph in his sufferings;
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since these are his attonements to God for his offences, and the means of removing his anger from him;
since these Are his atonements to God for his offences, and the means of removing his anger from him;
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if his Credit is impaired by the fault of others, he will pity and forgive his malicious Enemies,
if his Credit is impaired by the fault of Others, he will pity and forgive his malicious Enemies,
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and rejoyce in the opportunity of exercising his Charity:
and rejoice in the opportunity of exercising his Charity:
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were he too much wedded to worldly applause, it might engage him to conform himself to the fashions of this world, to make Fame and Reputation the end of his actions,
were he too much wedded to worldly applause, it might engage him to conform himself to the fashions of this world, to make Fame and Reputation the end of his actions,
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and to terminate his desires and expectations there;
and to terminate his Desires and Expectations there;
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and therefore he has all imaginable reason to rejoyce, that the world does not use him well enough to make him grow fond of it;
and Therefore he has all imaginable reason to rejoice, that the world does not use him well enough to make him grow found of it;
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he will satisfie himself with the sense of his own Innocency, till God shall think fit to vindicate his Reputation;
he will satisfy himself with the sense of his own Innocency, till God shall think fit to vindicate his Reputation;
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and shall establish his Credit with his own Euge, with a well done good and faithful Servant, before the whole Theatre of Heaven and Earth.
and shall establish his Credit with his own Euge, with a well done good and faithful Servant, before the Whole Theatre of Heaven and Earth.
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Thus will the good Christian comfort himself under the Loss of Reputation, rejoycing in the mean time that he is made like unto his Saviour, who was despised and rejected, slander'd and reviled;
Thus will the good Christian Comfort himself under the Loss of Reputation, rejoicing in the mean time that he is made like unto his Saviour, who was despised and rejected, slandered and reviled;
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yet chearfully committed himself to God, who judges Righteously. But Secondly, As to the Loss of Riches:
yet cheerfully committed himself to God, who judges Righteously. But Secondly, As to the Loss of Riches:
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These are much dearer to most men than their Reputation, and therefore the loss of them is more tedious and insupportable.
These Are much Dearer to most men than their Reputation, and Therefore the loss of them is more tedious and insupportable.
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To these the Natural man is indebted for all the pleasures and conveniencies of Life; for the gratifying of his Sences, and the pleasing of his Lusts;
To these the Natural man is indebted for all the pleasures and Conveniences of Life; for the gratifying of his Senses, and the pleasing of his Lustiest;
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and for such a man to be deprived of his wealth, is to lose that upon which he has his only reliance,
and for such a man to be deprived of his wealth, is to loose that upon which he has his only reliance,
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for making his Life comfortable and delightful;
for making his Life comfortable and delightful;
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this is the purchaser of all his Enjoyments, the grand purveyor that makes provision for the flesh;
this is the purchaser of all his Enjoyments, the grand purveyor that makes provision for the Flesh;
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neither can feast his appetites, nor keep up his grandeur, nor preserve his esteem, if this great support of them all be once removed:
neither can feast his appetites, nor keep up his grandeur, nor preserve his esteem, if this great support of them all be once removed:
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The Epicure must fast from his delightful Entertainments, and the profuse Indulging of his sensual appetites;
The Epicure must fast from his delightful Entertainments, and the profuse Indulging of his sensual appetites;
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the Ambitious must be stripped of his numerous Train, and the expecting croud of bare-headed Clients;
the Ambitious must be stripped of his numerous Train, and the expecting crowd of bareheaded Clients;
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the Vain glorious must part with his darling Applause, and that Incense of Praise which was offered daily:
the Vain glorious must part with his darling Applause, and that Incense of Praise which was offered daily:
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All these were the inseparable Companions of their Riches, and therefore will not fail to drop off with them:
All these were the inseparable Sodales of their Riches, and Therefore will not fail to drop off with them:
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and how miserable must the condition of that man be, who has no taste of any pleasures but what this world affords,
and how miserable must the condition of that man be, who has no taste of any pleasures but what this world affords,
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and is at once dispossessed of all the Enjoyments of it!
and is At once dispossessed of all the Enjoyments of it!
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But if we turn the Perspective, and look upon Riches with the Eye of a Christian,
But if we turn the Perspective, and look upon Riches with the Eye of a Christian,
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how little will these magnified objects then appear, and how truly will they shrink to their own narrow dimensions!
how little will these magnified objects then appear, and how truly will they shrink to their own narrow dimensions!
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He puts not his trust in uncertain Riches, and therefore loses not his dependance when they make themselves wings to fly away from him;
He puts not his trust in uncertain Riches, and Therefore loses not his dependence when they make themselves wings to fly away from him;
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he considers that they are nothing but a little Earth, which the Sun has put a price upon by giving it a colour;
he considers that they Are nothing but a little Earth, which the Sun has put a price upon by giving it a colour;
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that they are clogs and incumbrances to the aspiring Soul, which cannot so easily take its flight,
that they Are clogs and encumbrances to the aspiring Soul, which cannot so Easily take its flight,
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and raise it self to Heaven, with so much dross about it:
and raise it self to Heaven, with so much dross about it:
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he is glad that he is freed from those grand incentives to carnal pleasures, those harbingers of Sin, and instruments of Destruction;
he is glad that he is freed from those grand incentives to carnal pleasures, those harbingers of since, and Instruments of Destruction;
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That the snare is removed which is so usually an occasion of falling; and that wealth placed out of his reach, which is oftentimes laid out to buy Repentance:
That the snare is removed which is so usually an occasion of falling; and that wealth placed out of his reach, which is oftentimes laid out to buy Repentance:
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If his Table is adorned less plentifully or artificially, he is thereby less liable to intemperance and excess;
If his Table is adorned less plentifully or artificially, he is thereby less liable to intemperance and excess;
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if the croud of visitants is not so great as formerly, he is thereby less exposed to Vanity and Pride;
if the crowd of visitants is not so great as formerly, he is thereby less exposed to Vanity and Pride;
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if he finds less respect paid him now than before, he thereby learns how slight a foundation the worldling builds upon,
if he finds less respect paid him now than before, he thereby learns how slight a Foundation the worldling builds upon,
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and is taught to endeavour at more durable advantages:
and is taught to endeavour At more durable advantages:
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Thus does he make his loss beneficial to him, by improving in Godliness, which is the greatest gain; he has learned (with the Apostle) in whatsoever state he is, therewith to be content;
Thus does he make his loss beneficial to him, by improving in Godliness, which is the greatest gain; he has learned (with the Apostle) in whatsoever state he is, therewith to be content;
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and therefore knows how to be abased, as well as how to abound; how to suffer need, as well as how to be full:
and Therefore knows how to be abased, as well as how to abound; how to suffer need, as well as how to be full:
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In a word, he can bless the Lord with Job, for reducing him to that state, in which he came into the world, and in which he must go out of it;
In a word, he can bless the Lord with Job, for reducing him to that state, in which he Come into the world, and in which he must go out of it;
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and who by withdrawing the conveniencies and advantages of this Life, has happily obliged him to contend for a better. But
and who by withdrawing the Conveniences and advantages of this Life, has happily obliged him to contend for a better. But
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Thirdly, As to the Loss of Liberty:
Thirdly, As to the Loss of Liberty:
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Reputation and Riches are things independent of us, and for which we must be beholding to something without us;
Reputation and Riches Are things independent of us, and for which we must be beholding to something without us;
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but Liberty is the Birthright of every man, we bring our title to it into the world with us,
but Liberty is the Birthright of every man, we bring our title to it into the world with us,
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and the loss of it is a most sensible affliction, to him that considers it as a Natural Man. To be shut up from all delightful society,
and the loss of it is a most sensible affliction, to him that considers it as a Natural Man. To be shut up from all delightful society,
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and to converse with nothing but Walls and Grates; to forego all our pleasing Assignations, our divertive Journeys and entertaining Walks;
and to converse with nothing but Walls and Grates; to forego all our pleasing Assignations, our divertive Journeys and entertaining Walks;
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to be wholly confin'd to the narrow prospect which a Prison window can afford us, and to be blind in a manner to all the world besides;
to be wholly confined to the narrow prospect which a Prison window can afford us, and to be blind in a manner to all the world beside;
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to see no grateful vicissitude of Seasons, no chearful variety of the works of Nature:
to see no grateful vicissitude of Seasons, no cheerful variety of the works of Nature:
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Nay, perhaps to be Fetter'd and Chain'd down to the ground, as if we were one piece with the Earth we lie upon,
Nay, perhaps to be Fettered and Chained down to the ground, as if we were one piece with the Earth we lie upon,
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and were growing again to our original Clod. These are considerations sufficient to distract any one, that is not furnished with the assistances of Grace and Religion;
and were growing again to our original Clod. These Are considerations sufficient to distract any one, that is not furnished with the assistances of Grace and Religion;
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but let us reflect upon them according to their Dictates, and we shall find the case to be very different:
but let us reflect upon them according to their Dictates, and we shall find the case to be very different:
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Those Walls and Bars which shut in the Christian, shut out the temptations and allurements of the World,
Those Walls and Bars which shut in the Christian, shut out the temptations and allurements of the World,
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and are rather his defences than impediments;
and Are rather his defences than impediments;
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to him, his Prison is his bulwark, that secures him from those enemies, which would else press in upon him;
to him, his Prison is his bulwark, that secures him from those enemies, which would Else press in upon him;
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his mind, whose freedom he only values, enjoys by this a greater liberty;
his mind, whose freedom he only value's, enjoys by this a greater liberty;
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it has nothing to obstruct, or to divert its flight, but can range in contemplation, without the least disturbance;
it has nothing to obstruct, or to divert its flight, but can range in contemplation, without the least disturbance;
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his Body indeed is shackled and confined, but does not that it self fetter and tye up his Soul? and therefore he that has put that under restraint, has only made a prisoner of his Goaler.
his Body indeed is shackled and confined, but does not that it self fetter and tie up his Soul? and Therefore he that has put that under restraint, has only made a prisoner of his Goalkeeper.
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How well may he rejoyce, that his time is all his own, that he is freed from the necessity of impertinent visits, from the dangerous temptations of idle Company,
How well may he rejoice, that his time is all his own, that he is freed from the necessity of impertinent visits, from the dangerous temptations of idle Company,
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and has leisure to take himself to task without any interruption, and to try and examine the very bottom of his Heart!
and has leisure to take himself to task without any interruption, and to try and examine the very bottom of his Heart!
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how intimate a communion may he keep up with God, who is secured against all things that may withdraw him from it!
how intimate a communion may he keep up with God, who is secured against all things that may withdraw him from it!
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and how happily may he convert a Dungeon into a Temple, by making it the house of Prayer and of Praises,
and how happily may he convert a Dungeon into a Temple, by making it the house of Prayer and of Praises,
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and having it constantly Illuminated with the light of Gods countenance! Thus will the Christian turn this affliction into matter of Joy;
and having it constantly Illuminated with the Light of God's countenance! Thus will the Christian turn this affliction into matter of Joy;
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since the confinement of his Body is the enfranchisement of his Soul, and gives that opportunity to act with greater freedom. But
since the confinement of his Body is the enfranchisement of his Soul, and gives that opportunity to act with greater freedom. But
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Fourthly, as to the Loss of Friends and Relations. This is a Calamity extremely piercing, and which seems to justifie a sensible concern;
Fourthly, as to the Loss of Friends and Relations. This is a Calamity extremely piercing, and which seems to justify a sensible concern;
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because it appears to act generously on the account of others, and does not openly discover that Principle of Self-Love, to which however it truly owes its beginning:
Because it appears to act generously on the account of Others, and does not openly discover that Principle of Self-Love, to which however it truly owes its beginning:
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When this affliction surprizes the Natural Man, he judges himself without Comfort, because without Remedy; lost Reputation may be re-established, lost Riches may be Recovered, lost Liberty may be Regained,
When this affliction surprises the Natural Man, he judges himself without Comfort, Because without Remedy; lost Reputation may be Reestablished, lost Riches may be Recovered, lost Liberty may be Regained,
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but the loss of a Friend or Dear Relation, is beyond all possibility of being Retrieved.
but the loss of a Friend or Dear Relation, is beyond all possibility of being Retrieved.
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Must he never more enjoy that delightful conversation, that agreeable commerce and familiarity with his Friend? Shall he never more be blessed with the tender caresses of his careful and indulgent Parents? Must he for ever be banished from the charming society of his Wife,
Must he never more enjoy that delightful Conversation, that agreeable commerce and familiarity with his Friend? Shall he never more be blessed with the tender Caresses of his careful and indulgent Parents? Must he for ever be banished from the charming society of his Wife,
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and the pretty dalliances of his hopeful Children? are they passed into the Land from whence they never must return? and has the inexecrable Grave shut its Mouth upon them for ever? thus will he complain in the anguish of his Soul, who has no other Antidotes against so great a misery,
and the pretty dalliances of his hopeful Children? Are they passed into the Land from whence they never must return? and has the inexecrable Grave shut its Mouth upon them for ever? thus will he complain in the anguish of his Soul, who has no other Antidotes against so great a misery,
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but what bare humane reason is capable of administring; he sees nothing beyond the Grave; Death and the Pit terminate his prospect;
but what bore humane reason is capable of administering; he sees nothing beyond the Grave; Death and the Pit terminate his prospect;
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and therefore make up an object all black and melancholly.
and Therefore make up an Object all black and melancholy.
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But the Christian, whose Eye can pierce much farther, who can look through this Darkness into the land of Light, considers his departed Friends with joy and satisfaction:
But the Christian, whose Eye can pierce much farther, who can look through this Darkness into the land of Light, considers his departed Friends with joy and satisfaction:
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He knows they have got the better of the exchange by being taken out of a miserable World, to be admitted into a state of Happiness and Perfection;
He knows they have god the better of the exchange by being taken out of a miserable World, to be admitted into a state of Happiness and Perfection;
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he prefers their advantage before his own enjoyments, and rejoyces at their removal into bliss, tho he pays dearly for it by his own want of them;
he prefers their advantage before his own enjoyments, and rejoices At their removal into bliss, though he pays dearly for it by his own want of them;
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he looks upon them as so many Harbingers which are gone before him to prepare his way;
he looks upon them as so many Harbingers which Are gone before him to prepare his Way;
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he longs to be dissolved, and to go to Christ and them, but cannot be so selfish or uncharitable,
he longs to be dissolved, and to go to christ and them, but cannot be so selfish or uncharitable,
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as to wish them back again with him;
as to wish them back again with him;
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he is glad that his Companion is in a better Society, and that his Friend is preferr'd into an Angel;
he is glad that his Companion is in a better Society, and that his Friend is preferred into an Angel;
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he considers that they are got out of the prison of the Flesh, and cannot repine at their Releasement,
he considers that they Are god out of the prison of the Flesh, and cannot repine At their Releasement,
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tho he is still forced to drag the Chain, and bear about him his earthly Fetters;
though he is still forced to drag the Chain, and bear about him his earthly Fetters;
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he has nothing so Dear, which he cannot resign to God, or which he can desire to be better disposed of;
he has nothing so Dear, which he cannot resign to God, or which he can desire to be better disposed of;
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he reflects upon the mortality of their condition, and by daily meditating that they must once dye, he is enabled to acquiesce in it whensoever it happens:
he reflects upon the mortality of their condition, and by daily meditating that they must once die, he is enabled to acquiesce in it whensoever it happens:
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And since he is certain that God orders every thing for the best, he chearfully submits to his dispensations,
And since he is certain that God order every thing for the best, he cheerfully submits to his dispensations,
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and joyfully concurs with the workings of his Providence.
and joyfully concurs with the workings of his Providence.
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Thus will the Christian comfort himself, for the loss of his Friends or his dear Relations, by considering that they are in the hands of a merciful Creator, and letting his own loss be swallowed up in the just consideration of their advantage. But
Thus will the Christian Comfort himself, for the loss of his Friends or his dear Relations, by considering that they Are in the hands of a merciful Creator, and letting his own loss be swallowed up in the just consideration of their advantage. But
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Fifthly, as to the Loss of Health. This is an Affliction of such extraordinary sharpness, that it was reserved by the Tempter,
Fifthly, as to the Loss of Health. This is an Affliction of such extraordinary sharpness, that it was reserved by the Tempter,
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as his last Engine, to batter down the constancy of righteous Job; when he had stood the loss of his Substance,
as his last Engine, to batter down the constancy of righteous Job; when he had stood the loss of his Substance,
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and Relations with an unshaken patience, yet this he supposed would shock his Resolution:
and Relations with an unshaken patience, yet this he supposed would shock his Resolution:
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Skin for skin, says he, yea all that a man hath will he give for his Life; Skin for skin, Says he, yea all that a man hath will he give for his Life;
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but put forth thy Hand now, and touch his Bone and his Flesh, and he will curse thee to thy Face. but put forth thy Hand now, and touch his Bone and his Flesh, and he will curse thee to thy Face.
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And indeed this maxime (tho uttered by the Father of lies,) carries too much truth with it in Relation to the natural man;
And indeed this maxim (though uttered by the Father of lies,) carries too much truth with it in Relation to the natural man;
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for, can any object be more lamentable, than to see such a one confined to his sick Bed? to see all outward Comforts withdrawn from him,
for, can any Object be more lamentable, than to see such a one confined to his sick Bed? to see all outward Comforts withdrawn from him,
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and nothing within to support or sustain him? when his very Bed becomes a Rack,
and nothing within to support or sustain him? when his very Bed becomes a Rack,
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and he lies there, as if stretcht upon the Engine of his Torture;
and he lies there, as if stretched upon the Engine of his Torture;
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when an Ague chills his Blood, and turns it into Isicles, or a Fever makes it glow like Liquid Fire;
when an Ague chills his Blood, and turns it into Isicles, or a Fever makes it glow like Liquid Fire;
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when his Body is covered over with Rottenness and Putrefaction, and Coruption has taken possession of it on this side the Grave!
when his Body is covered over with Rottenness and Putrefaction, and Corruption has taken possession of it on this side the Grave!
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how will he then roar for the disquietness of his Soul, and knows not whether to apply himself for Ease and Refreshment!
how will he then roar for the disquietness of his Soul, and knows not whither to apply himself for Ease and Refreshment!
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Comfort is as much a stranger to his heart, as sleep is to his eves; and the words of consolation are as tasteless and insipid, as Musick to his Ears,
Comfort is as much a stranger to his heart, as sleep is to his eves; and the words of consolation Are as tasteless and insipid, as Music to his Ears,
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or rich Wines to his Palate:
or rich Wines to his Palate:
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But to him who has the art of sanctifying afflictions, and of breaking their force by a Christian Resignation, all things will put on another semblance:
But to him who has the art of sanctifying afflictions, and of breaking their force by a Christian Resignation, all things will put on Another semblance:
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Sickness, to such a man, is but a different way of mortifying the flesh, which must otherwise have been done by humiliation, abstinence,
Sickness, to such a man, is but a different Way of mortifying the Flesh, which must otherwise have been done by humiliation, abstinence,
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and such other methods of self-denial;
and such other methods of self-denial;
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a means to make us weary and out of conceit with this world, to which we are wont to be too fondly devoted:
a means to make us weary and out of conceit with this world, to which we Are wont to be too fondly devoted:
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It is a mark of Gods care and paternal love, the correction of a tender and indulgent Father;
It is a mark of God's care and paternal love, the correction of a tender and indulgent Father;
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a sign that he has not utterly cast us off, but is willing to draw us to him by one way or other.
a Signen that he has not utterly cast us off, but is willing to draw us to him by one Way or other.
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Here it is that the Christian disengages himself wholly, from the blandishments and allurements of this present Life;
Here it is that the Christian disengages himself wholly, from the blandishments and allurements of this present Life;
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that he gets loose from every thing that stands between him and heaven, and shakes off all the hinderances of his Union with God;
that he gets lose from every thing that Stands between him and heaven, and shakes off all the hindrances of his union with God;
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his vigorous Soul is just upon the wing, and waits impatiently for death to give it its general discharge;
his vigorous Soul is just upon the wing, and waits impatiently for death to give it its general discharge;
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and while he is thus panting and longing after God, God cannot be supposed to absent himself from him;
and while he is thus panting and longing After God, God cannot be supposed to absent himself from him;
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he makes his bed in all his sickness, supplies with his own presence all other advantages,he makes his Bed in all his sickness, supplies with his own presence all other advantages,
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and by the comfortable Refreshings of his Spirit, he causes him to hear of joy and gladness,
and by the comfortable Refreshings of his Spirit, he Causes him to hear of joy and gladness,
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and makes the bones which he hath broken to rejoice. These Considerations will support the Christian under the great temptation of sickness and infirmity:and makes the bones which he hath broken to rejoice. These Considerations will support the Christian under the great temptation of sickness and infirmity:
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Since he is then but treading a rougher path to happiness, and is still upon his way towards God and Heaven,
Since he is then but treading a rougher path to happiness, and is still upon his Way towards God and Heaven,
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though the circumstances of the Road may be tiresome and uneasie. But, Sixthly and lastly, As to the Loss of Life.
though the Circumstances of the Road may be tiresome and uneasy. But, Sixthly and lastly, As to the Loss of Life.
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This is to the Natural Man the most distracting and confounding of all afflictions; it for ever puts an end to all his enjoyments;
This is to the Natural Man the most distracting and confounding of all afflictions; it for ever puts an end to all his enjoyments;
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it divorces him from the world, to which he is fastened and rivetted by all the ties of Interest and Inclination;
it divorces him from the world, to which he is fastened and riveted by all the ties of Interest and Inclination;
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for all the beauteous entertainments of his Senses, it only presents him with a universal blank;
for all the beauteous entertainments of his Senses, it only presents him with a universal blank;
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it tears him from his Possessions, his Friends, and his Relations;
it tears him from his Possessions, his Friends, and his Relations;
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he must now leave all the engaging entertainments, all the agreeable societies and diversions, to which he has been accustomed and familiar from his Cradle;
he must now leave all the engaging entertainments, all the agreeable societies and diversions, to which he has been accustomed and familiar from his Cradle;
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and has no prospect of any suitable compensation for them: To such a Man as this, Death comes arrayed in all his pomp of terror;
and has no prospect of any suitable compensation for them: To such a Man as this, Death comes arrayed in all his pomp of terror;
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if he looks upon this world, which he is about to take leave of, he finds that he is parting with his dearest Companion, the delight of all his sences,
if he looks upon this world, which he is about to take leave of, he finds that he is parting with his dearest Companion, the delight of all his Senses,
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and the comfort of his soul;
and the Comfort of his soul;
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if he looks upon that world which he is about to go into, he has made no acquaintances there, secured no interests, engaged no friendships to make his future abode delightful and agreeable;
if he looks upon that world which he is about to go into, he has made no acquaintances there, secured no interests, engaged no friendships to make his future Abided delightful and agreeable;
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if he is so stupid and inconsiderate, as to have no prospect of the misery that awaits him,
if he is so stupid and inconsiderate, as to have no prospect of the misery that awaits him,
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yet at best he sees nothing before him, but darkness and confusion, a Land of Silence, where all things are forgotten:
yet At best he sees nothing before him, but darkness and confusion, a Land of Silence, where all things Are forgotten:
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But the dying Christian who examins things duly, finds sufficient cause of triumph and rejoycing;
But the dying Christian who examins things duly, finds sufficient cause of triumph and rejoicing;
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he has no such intimate engagements with the world, as may render it insupportable to him to part from it;
he has not such intimate engagements with the world, as may render it insupportable to him to part from it;
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he has nothing of Earth to hang heavy upon his Soul, or to weigh it downwards to this dull center of corruption;
he has nothing of Earth to hang heavy upon his Soul, or to weigh it downwards to this dull centre of corruption;
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it is long since that the world and he took leave of one another, he has a long time been dead unto that, having mortified his members which were upon the earth;
it is long since that the world and he took leave of one Another, he has a long time been dead unto that, having mortified his members which were upon the earth;
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he can have no regret for parting with that, of which he never entertained any tolerable good opinion, all whose advantages he hath found to be but Vanity,
he can have no regret for parting with that, of which he never entertained any tolerable good opinion, all whose advantages he hath found to be but Vanity,
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and all its entertainments Vexation of Spirit: Nay, he reflects upon what he is to leave with comfort and satisfaction;
and all its entertainments Vexation of Spirit: Nay, he reflects upon what he is to leave with Comfort and satisfaction;
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he parts with nothing but an inveterate Enemy, which has all his Life long been endeavouring to destroy him, has still put stumbling Blocks in his way to Heaven and Happiness,
he parts with nothing but an inveterate Enemy, which has all his Life long been endeavouring to destroy him, has still put stumbling Blocks in his Way to Heaven and Happiness,
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and has been misleading him from the Paths of everlasting felicity;
and has been misleading him from the Paths of everlasting felicity;
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the warfare is accomplished, the difficulties overcome, with which he has always been obliged to encounter,
the warfare is accomplished, the difficulties overcome, with which he has always been obliged to encounter,
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and he is now going to receive the reward of his labours;
and he is now going to receive the reward of his labours;
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he is lying down in Peace to take his rest, with assurance of waking to a Joyful Resurrection;
he is lying down in Peace to take his rest, with assurance of waking to a Joyful Resurrection;
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and that King of Terrors appears no otherwise to him, than as a grim Messenger that comes upon a welcom Errand,
and that King of Terrors appears not otherwise to him, than as a grim Messenger that comes upon a welcome Errand,
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or a rough gust of Wind, that blows him into the harbour.
or a rough gust of Wind, that blows him into the harbour.
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After this manner will the serious Christian disarm Death it self of its Sting and of its Terror, by reflecting on it,
After this manner will the serious Christian disarm Death it self of its Sting and of its Terror, by reflecting on it,
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as the passage out of a troublesome World, and the entrance into another of eternal felicity.
as the passage out of a troublesome World, and the Entrance into Another of Eternal felicity.
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Thus have we viewed the different aspects, which the several most grevious Temptations put on, according to the various ways in which they may be considered;
Thus have we viewed the different aspects, which the several most grievous Temptations put on, according to the various ways in which they may be considered;
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and we may from hence conclude, that however frightful they may appear to the natural man,
and we may from hence conclude, that however frightful they may appear to the natural man,
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yet to the thoughtful Christian they are matter of Comfort;
yet to the thoughtful Christian they Are matter of Comfort;
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and if we seriously reflect upon the nature of afflictions, we have just reason to count it all Joy,
and if we seriously reflect upon the nature of afflictions, we have just reason to count it all Joy,
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when we fall into divers temptations. Butwhen we fallen into diverse temptations. But
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Secondly, from the consideration of Gods design in exposing us to afflictions it will evidently appear, that whensoever they befal us,
Secondly, from the consideration of God's Design in exposing us to afflictions it will evidently appear, that whensoever they befall us,
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if we reflect upon them duly as Christians should do, they afford just matter of Joy and Consolation.
if we reflect upon them duly as Christians should do, they afford just matter of Joy and Consolation.
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Afflictions are often thus expressed by the name of Temptations, because they are tryals which God vouchsafes us with a gracious intention of promoting our advantage:
Afflictions Are often thus expressed by the name of Temptations, Because they Are trials which God vouchsafes us with a gracious intention of promoting our advantage:
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for either he sees something in us which ought to be corrected, and then God lays his heavy hand upon us, in order to make us reflect upon our errors,
for either he sees something in us which ought to be corrected, and then God lays his heavy hand upon us, in order to make us reflect upon our errors,
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and consequently to qualifie our selves for pardon and forgiveness;
and consequently to qualify our selves for pardon and forgiveness;
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or else he has a mind to exercise our faith and our patience, in order to fit us for the great recompence of reward;
or Else he has a mind to exercise our faith and our patience, in order to fit us for the great recompense of reward;
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and both of these designs are so very beneficial, that they are abundantly sufficient to make us rejoyce, in the midst of our troubles and afflictions.
and both of these designs Are so very beneficial, that they Are abundantly sufficient to make us rejoice, in the midst of our Troubles and afflictions.
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First then, God is sometimes pleased to chasten and correct us, in order to our amendment.
First then, God is sometime pleased to chasten and correct us, in order to our amendment.
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Whilst all things go on successfully with us, and we meet with no rubs in the course of our affairs, we are apt to be careless and neglectful of our duty;
While all things go on successfully with us, and we meet with no rubs in the course of our affairs, we Are apt to be careless and neglectful of our duty;
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but when it pleases God to awaken us by adversity, we then begin to reflect upon our ways, to examin wherein we have offended, what particular transgression God is visiting us for,
but when it Pleases God to awaken us by adversity, we then begin to reflect upon our ways, to examine wherein we have offended, what particular Transgression God is visiting us for,
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and what method we should take to regain his favour:
and what method we should take to regain his favour:
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It is good for me (says David ) that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes; It is good for me (Says David) that I have been afflicted, that I might Learn thy statutes;
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pious as he was, and cautious of his ways, yet wanted he sometimes such a severe Remembrancer;
pious as he was, and cautious of his ways, yet wanted he sometime such a severe Remembrancer;
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Before I was afflicted (says he) I went astray, but now I have kept thy word: Before I was afflicted (Says he) I went astray, but now I have kept thy word:
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It is the natural effect of prosperity, to make us secure, to kick with Jeshurun, to be puffed up and proud,
It is the natural Effect of Prosperity, to make us secure, to kick with Jeshurun, to be puffed up and proud,
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and to say in our hearts who is the Lord? But when we are exercised with tryals and afflictions,
and to say in our hearts who is the Lord? But when we Are exercised with trials and afflictions,
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then we are induced to call upon the Lord, and to get our selves unto our Lord right humbly;
then we Are induced to call upon the Lord, and to get our selves unto our Lord right humbly;
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then we are for putting away the accursed thing, for parting with every thing that sets us at enmity with him;
then we Are for putting away the accursed thing, for parting with every thing that sets us At enmity with him;
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for devoting to the slaughter our darling Iniquities, for bringing forth his enemies, that would not have him reign over them,
for devoting to the slaughter our darling Iniquities, for bringing forth his enemies, that would not have him Reign over them,
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and slaying them openly before his face: And this is one of the great ends which God aims at by afflicting;and slaying them openly before his face: And this is one of the great ends which God aims At by afflicting;
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he does not delight to grieve the sons of men, he takes no pleasure in the miseries of his Creatures;he does not delight to grieve the Sons of men, he Takes no pleasure in the misery's of his Creatures;
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but inflicts a less punishment to secure us from a greater, and chastises us in mercy, to lead us to Repentance.
but inflicts a less punishment to secure us from a greater, and chastises us in mercy, to led us to Repentance.
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And how then should he rejoyce, that is under these circumstances, when he contemplates upon the tenderness which God expresses herein? how ought he to kiss the Rod that is laid on with so kind and fatherly an intention? how chearfully should he endeavour to answer the blessed end of his inflictions, that so God may be entreated to withdraw his heavy hand, who notwithstanding that he seems to hide his face from him,
And how then should he rejoice, that is under these Circumstances, when he contemplates upon the tenderness which God Expresses herein? how ought he to kiss the Rod that is laid on with so kind and fatherly an intention? how cheerfully should he endeavour to answer the blessed end of his inflictions, that so God may be entreated to withdraw his heavy hand, who notwithstanding that he seems to hide his face from him,
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yet has not forgotten to be gracious, nor has shut up his loving kindness in displeasure. Butyet has not forgotten to be gracious, nor has shut up his loving kindness in displeasure. But
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Secondly, God sometimes is pleased to chasten and correct us, for the tryal of our Faith,
Secondly, God sometime is pleased to chasten and correct us, for the trial of our Faith,
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and the exercise of our Patience.
and the exercise of our Patience.
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It is easie to pretend that we will rely upon God, that we will put our whole trust and confidence in him,
It is easy to pretend that we will rely upon God, that we will put our Whole trust and confidence in him,
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when nothing more is required to prove that we are real, but our own bare affirming that we are so;
when nothing more is required to prove that we Are real, but our own bore affirming that we Are so;
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it is easie to believe that God will seed and cloath us, when our Faith is supported by a plentiful Estate;
it is easy to believe that God will seed and cloth us, when our Faith is supported by a plentiful Estate;
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it is easie to believe that God watches over us, when we enjoy the great advantages of health and prosperity;
it is easy to believe that God watches over us, when we enjoy the great advantages of health and Prosperity;
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but when God shall strip us bare of all these comforts;
but when God shall strip us bore of all these comforts;
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when hunger and nakedness, and sickness and adversity beset us round, then to have a Faith that is stedfast and unmovable in all these changes, this is praise worthy, and acceptable with God:
when hunger and nakedness, and sickness and adversity beset us round, then to have a Faith that is steadfast and unmovable in all these changes, this is praise worthy, and acceptable with God:
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we may think we are willing to depend upon him, but our hearts which are deceitful above all things, may delude us;
we may think we Are willing to depend upon him, but our hearts which Are deceitful above all things, may delude us;
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and we cannot be sure of our own Integrity, till we have gone through a Temptation of this nature;
and we cannot be sure of our own Integrity, till we have gone through a Temptation of this nature;
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he that has passed this fiery Tryal, and has been thus refined in the furnace of adversity, has then been examined by the truest Touchstone,
he that has passed this fiery Trial, and has been thus refined in the furnace of adversity, has then been examined by the Truest Touchstone,
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and has sufficiently demonstrated that his Faith is not counterfeit.
and has sufficiently demonstrated that his Faith is not counterfeit.
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But as afflictions are sent for the Tryals of our Faith, so also are they for the exercise of our Patience:
But as afflictions Are sent for the Trials of our Faith, so also Are they for the exercise of our Patience:
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This is a Grace which can never be practiced but in the rough Tempests of Adversity;
This is a Grace which can never be practiced but in the rough Tempests of Adversity;
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it rppears (like the Rain-bow) only in Storms; but is, like that, a sign of Mercy, and the happy fore-runner of a Calm.
it rppears (like the Rainbow) only in Storms; but is, like that, a Signen of Mercy, and the happy forerunner of a Cam.
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When we are possessed of an influence of all things desirable, and have nothing that pinches or contradicts our humour, it is easie for us to comply with the will of God,
When we Are possessed of an influence of all things desirable, and have nothing that pinches or contradicts our humour, it is easy for us to comply with the will of God,
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because we find it so conformable then with our own;
Because we find it so conformable then with our own;
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it is easie to be contented with the Divine dispensations, because our affairs are then carried on,
it is easy to be contented with the Divine dispensations, Because our affairs Are then carried on,
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as if we our selves had the disposal of them;
as if we our selves had the disposal of them;
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but to have our wills resigned to Gods good pleasure, when that thwarts all our Interests and all our Desires;
but to have our wills resigned to God's good pleasure, when that thwarts all our Interests and all our Desires;
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to submit chearfully to whatsoever he imposes, how contrary soever to our own Inclinations;
to submit cheerfully to whatsoever he imposes, how contrary soever to our own Inclinations;
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this is such a patience as becomes a Christian, and which God will not fail abundantly to reward:
this is such a patience as becomes a Christian, and which God will not fail abundantly to reward:
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for this is another of his designs in visiting us with afflictions, to wean us from our selves, to break our stubborn wills,
for this is Another of his designs in visiting us with afflictions, to wean us from our selves, to break our stubborn wills,
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and bend them to the yoak which he would put upon us;
and bend them to the yoke which he would put upon us;
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and then he will take care, when this end is obtained, to make his yoke easie and his burthen light, and the brightest Crown of Glory shall be then set apart, to reward this faith and patience of the Saints.
and then he will take care, when this end is obtained, to make his yoke easy and his burden Light, and the Brightest Crown of Glory shall be then Set apart, to reward this faith and patience of the Saints.
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These considerations of Gods gracious designs in all his Inflictions, either to work our amendment by a sense of our unworthiness,
These considerations of God's gracious designs in all his Inflictions, either to work our amendment by a sense of our unworthiness,
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or to encrease our recompence for the exercise of fresh graces, should buoy up our Spirits under all our Tribulations,
or to increase our recompense for the exercise of fresh graces, should buoy up our Spirits under all our Tribulations,
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and should forcibly perswade us to count it all joy, when we fall into divers temptations. But,
and should forcibly persuade us to count it all joy, when we fallen into diverse temptations. But,
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Thirdly and lastly, From the consideration of those consequences which attend our afflictions, it will evidently appear, that whensoever they befall us,
Thirdly and lastly, From the consideration of those consequences which attend our afflictions, it will evidently appear, that whensoever they befall us,
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if we meditate upon them duly as Christians should do, they afford us just matter of Joy and Consolation.
if we meditate upon them duly as Christians should do, they afford us just matter of Joy and Consolation.
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A good Christian is always bettered by afflictions, he is improved by sufferings, and made perfect through tryals;
A good Christian is always bettered by afflictions, he is improved by sufferings, and made perfect through trials;
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he is purified (like Gold,) by passing through the fire, his dross is purged away, and his value made unquestionable:
he is purified (like Gold,) by passing through the fire, his dross is purged away, and his valve made unquestionable:
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Pride, which was the destruction of our humane Nature, can find no place in the midst of Sufferings;
Pride, which was the destruction of our humane Nature, can find no place in the midst of Sufferings;
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and Humility, which is the Ground work of all Christian Graces, is most successfully advanced and cultivated by them;
and Humility, which is the Ground work of all Christian Graces, is most successfully advanced and cultivated by them;
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when the heart is made soft and tender by adversity, then is our Charity most likely to be enlarged,
when the heart is made soft and tender by adversity, then is our Charity most likely to be enlarged,
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and we are never more apt to compassionate our Brethren, than when we our selves are objects of Pity:
and we Are never more apt to compassionate our Brothers, than when we our selves Are objects of Pity:
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This gives us a fellowfeeling of the miseries of others, and convinces us how inhumane it is to be unaffected with them, by the sence which we have of the bitterness of our own:
This gives us a Fellowfeeling of the misery's of Others, and convinces us how inhumane it is to be unaffected with them, by the sense which we have of the bitterness of our own:
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This withdraws our dependance from the things of this world, and makes us throw our selves for succour entirely upon God, because it gives us a sensible Experience, that he only is able to administer Relief;
This withdraws our dependence from the things of this world, and makes us throw our selves for succour entirely upon God, Because it gives us a sensible Experience, that he only is able to administer Relief;
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then is our hope most quick and lively, when it has so large a field to range in,
then is our hope most quick and lively, when it has so large a field to range in,
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and that we find our selves possessed of nothing but all things lye open to our expectations;
and that we find our selves possessed of nothing but all things lie open to our Expectations;
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then will the Flesh be most manageable and submissive, when all the Delights and Entertainments of it are utterly withdrawn;
then will the Flesh be most manageable and submissive, when all the Delights and Entertainments of it Are utterly withdrawn;
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then will the World be least able to seduce us, when we are least involved in its bewitching vanities,
then will the World be least able to seduce us, when we Are least involved in its bewitching vanities,
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and most fully estranged from its inviting allurements:
and most Fully estranged from its inviting allurements:
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Thus will afflictions refrain our Souls, and keep them low, even as a Child that is weaned from its Mother;
Thus will afflictions refrain our Souls, and keep them low, even as a Child that is weaned from its Mother;
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and a constant disposition to Innocency and Purity, will be one happy consequence of these Temptations.
and a constant disposition to Innocency and Purity, will be one happy consequence of these Temptations.
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But a greater consolation than any we have mentioned, is the blessed result of these Calamities,
But a greater consolation than any we have mentioned, is the blessed result of these Calamities,
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and of that devout temper which is produced by them; and that is the favour and protection of our God;
and of that devout temper which is produced by them; and that is the favour and protection of our God;
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if he takes away from us all other supports, it is that we may fly to him only for succour and affistance;
if he Takes away from us all other supports, it is that we may fly to him only for succour and affistance;
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and what can more fully recommend us to a merciful Creator, than a view of the miseries which his Creatures lye under,
and what can more Fully recommend us to a merciful Creator, than a view of the misery's which his Creatures lie under,
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and that submiss frame of mind to which those have reduced them? they have had their evil things in this world,
and that submiss frame of mind to which those have reduced them? they have had their evil things in this world,
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and therefore shall (like Lazarus) be comforted in the other; whilst those who (with the Rich Glutton) had their good things here, have,and Therefore shall (like Lazarus) be comforted in the other; while those who (with the Rich Glutton) had their good things Here, have,
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unless they have used them with extraordinary care, the less to expect of happiness hereafter. Blessed then are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted;
unless they have used them with extraordinary care, the less to expect of happiness hereafter. Blessed then Are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted;
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their heaviness may endure for a night, but joy shall come to them in the morning;
their heaviness may endure for a night, but joy shall come to them in the morning;
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they may sow in tears, but they shall reap in joy;
they may sow in tears, but they shall reap in joy;
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and he that now goes on his way weeping, and bears forth good seed, shall doubtless come again with joy,
and he that now Goes on his Way weeping, and bears forth good seed, shall doubtless come again with joy,
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and shall bring his sheaves with him. and shall bring his sheaves with him.
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These Considerations therefore, of the happy consequences which attend our afflictions, that they make us better in this world,
These Considerations Therefore, of the happy consequences which attend our afflictions, that they make us better in this world,
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and prepare us to be happier in the next, should powerfully engage us to count it all joy, when we fall into divers temptations.
and prepare us to be Happier in the next, should powerfully engage us to count it all joy, when we fallen into diverse temptations.
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Let us all then, in the name of God, whenever it shall please him to try us with afflictions,
Let us all then, in the name of God, whenever it shall please him to try us with afflictions,
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and particularly in that heavy one which he has laid upon us at present, submit to them with that willingness and chearfulness of Spirit, that becomes professors of our most holy Religion;
and particularly in that heavy one which he has laid upon us At present, submit to them with that willingness and cheerfulness of Spirit, that becomes professors of our most holy Religion;
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let us never be distracted as the Natural man is, who being destitute of the helps of Grace and Religion, finds nothing in them but sorrow and distress;
let us never be distracted as the Natural man is, who being destitute of the helps of Grace and Religion, finds nothing in them but sorrow and distress;
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but let us consider that other things are expected from us, suitable to the advantages we stand possessed of:
but let us Consider that other things Are expected from us, suitable to the advantages we stand possessed of:
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Let us reflect upon the nature of them, as Christians should, and that under all their several circumstances,
Let us reflect upon the nature of them, as Christians should, and that under all their several Circumstances,
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whether loss of Reputation, of Riches, or of Liberty, of our Friends, our Health, or Life it self,
whither loss of Reputation, of Riches, or of Liberty, of our Friends, our Health, or Life it self,
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and we shall find them to be matter of Joy and Consolation:
and we shall find them to be matter of Joy and Consolation:
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Let us examin the design of Gods inflicting them, and we shall find them directed to those comfortable ends, of our being exemplarily penitent in this world,
Let us examine the Design of God's inflicting them, and we shall find them directed to those comfortable ends, of our being exemplarily penitent in this world,
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and eminently happy in that which is to come:
and eminently happy in that which is to come:
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Let us reflect upon the consequences which necessarily flow from them, and they will appear to be these great advantages of Constancy and Perfection in all Christian Duties,
Let us reflect upon the consequences which necessarily flow from them, and they will appear to be these great advantages of Constancy and Perfection in all Christian Duties,
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and a reward proportionable to such performances:
and a reward proportionable to such performances:
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So shall we learn to value afflictions as we ought to sanctifie and improve them to our comfort and advantage,
So shall we Learn to valve afflictions as we ought to sanctify and improve them to our Comfort and advantage,
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and to place them amongst the instances of Gods favour and affection;
and to place them among the instances of God's favour and affection;
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so shall we be qualified to count it all joy, when we fall into divers Iemptations.
so shall we be qualified to count it all joy, when we fallen into diverse Iemptations.
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Consider what hath been said, and the Lord give you a right Understanding;
Consider what hath been said, and the Lord give you a right Understanding;
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To him, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, three persons but one God, be ascribed all Honor, Power, Might, Majesty and Dominion, henceforth and for evermore, Amen. FINIS.
To him, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, three Persons but one God, be ascribed all Honour, Power, Might, Majesty and Dominion, henceforth and for evermore, Amen. FINIS.
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