The necessity of a present repentance in a sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen at Guild-Hall Chapel, March 10th, 1694/5 / by William Bramston ...
THE Wise Man in this Religious Check, at the same time rebukes and cautions those Slothful Triflers, whom he saw shuffling off the most necessary Business of their Lives, what they themselves acknowledg'd must needs be done;
THE Wise Man in this Religious Check, At the same time rebukes and cautions those Slothful Triflers, whom he saw shuffling off the most necessary Business of their Lives, what they themselves acknowledged must needs be done;
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but yet vainly flatter'd their own Hearts, that they might enjoy this Day's Pastime, and be early enough for that Work to Morrow: And certainly, it may most properly be apply'd now to the Case of every Christian, fondly deferring his Repentance, that most necessary Work, upon which Salvation it self depends:
but yet vainly flattered their own Hearts, that they might enjoy this Day's Pastime, and be early enough for that Work to Morrow: And Certainly, it may most properly be applied now to the Case of every Christian, fondly deferring his Repentance, that most necessary Work, upon which Salvation it self depends:
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no, the Scriptures are too plain, and peremptory in this Particular (Except ye repent, ye shall all perish) for such as embrace them, to out-face the Necessity of Repentance: But the Point, wherein they are unsettled, is about the Time;
no, the Scriptures Are too plain, and peremptory in this Particular (Except you Repent, you shall all perish) for such as embrace them, to outface the Necessity of Repentance: But the Point, wherein they Are unsettled, is about the Time;
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If we consult those in the Strength of their Years, their Plea immediately is this, That they are now in the Prime of their Days, in that part of their Life, which is most proper for the concerns of this World;
If we consult those in the Strength of their years, their Plea immediately is this, That they Are now in the Prime of their Days, in that part of their Life, which is most proper for the concerns of this World;
than to check the perishing Heat, and even with one Foot in the Grave, deems its most important Business which remaineth in this World, is to be still Careful in Supporting Life:
than to check the perishing Heat, and even with one Foot in the Grave, deems its most important Business which remains in this World, is to be still Careful in Supporting Life:
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and because they find themselves greatly disabled for Sinning, they are apt to imagine, that they are as greatly disengaged from Repenting: Thus from the Cradle to the Grave, from the very Beginning to the End of Life, we are all shifting and putting off the most necessary Business of our Lives:
and Because they find themselves greatly disabled for Sinning, they Are apt to imagine, that they Are as greatly disengaged from Repenting: Thus from the Cradle to the Grave, from the very Beginning to the End of Life, we Are all shifting and putting off the most necessary Business of our Lives:
shew you how very unreasonable it must be in us Christians, who acknowledge Repentance to be a Work so indispensible towards our Salvation, that if it be not done before Death, we must die for ever, to depend upon to Morrow to do it in,
show you how very unreasonable it must be in us Christians, who acknowledge Repentance to be a Work so indispensible towards our Salvation, that if it be not done before Death, we must die for ever, to depend upon to Morrow to do it in,
No, all the Promises of his Help, and of the Assistances of his holy Spirit for this Purpose, are given to such as seek him early, to such as call upon him whilst he is near.
No, all the Promises of his Help, and of the Assistances of his holy Spirit for this Purpose, Are given to such as seek him early, to such as call upon him while he is near.
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but if we deferr and suffer him whilst he is near, to forsake us, without working up our Souls for this Heavenly Undertaking, can we imagine, we shall be able to perform it, at God's greater distance from us? I am sure we have no Authority from God to presume we shall:
but if we defer and suffer him while he is near, to forsake us, without working up our Souls for this Heavenly Undertaking, can we imagine, we shall be able to perform it, At God's greater distance from us? I am sure we have no authority from God to presume we shall:
No, Those Men who are so willing to flatter themselves in the Perswasion, that they may go on sometime securely in their Sins, that they shall certainly return at last,
No, Those Men who Are so willing to flatter themselves in the Persuasion, that they may go on sometime securely in their Sins, that they shall Certainly return At last,
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and seek after God, wou'd do very well to consider, that they are without any Promise in the Scriptures, either that they shall have Grace enough to return at last,
and seek After God, would do very well to Consider, that they Are without any Promise in the Scriptures, either that they shall have Grace enough to return At last,
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nay, there is not one instance throughout the whole Gospel, that a late Repentance, shall be available in such Men, who now knowingly and wilfully deferr Repenting: I say, who knowingly,
nay, there is not one instance throughout the Whole Gospel, that a late Repentance, shall be available in such Men, who now knowingly and wilfully defer Repenting: I say, who knowingly,
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who, I trust have long since been baptized into the Faith of Christ, and the Essential part of our Baptismal Covenant with God, is a present Repentance. 2. I say knowingly,
who, I trust have long since been baptised into the Faith of christ, and the Essential part of our Baptismal Covenant with God, is a present Repentance. 2. I say knowingly,
Now, if we reflect upon these Circumstances, what can we discover in them which any ways relates to our own Case, who have long enjoyed the Knowledge of God's Truths,
Now, if we reflect upon these circumstances, what can we discover in them which any ways relates to our own Case, who have long enjoyed the Knowledge of God's Truths,
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wilfully confiding in the imaginary Hopes, in the vain Uncertainties, of a future Repentance: I say, the vain Uncertainties of a future Repentance; for that there is nothing,
wilfully confiding in the imaginary Hope's, in the vain Uncertainties, of a future Repentance: I say, the vain Uncertainties of a future Repentance; for that there is nothing,
so, much less can we presume, that the certainty of Life is in our Power? If thou wilt repose the certainty of thy Life in a Repentance hereafter, must it not then become thee, to ensure an Hereafter for thy self to Repent in? If this be beyond thy reach,
so, much less can we presume, that the certainty of Life is in our Power? If thou wilt repose the certainty of thy Life in a Repentance hereafter, must it not then become thee, to ensure an Hereafter for thy self to repent in? If this be beyond thy reach,
but is not this also vain, and an uncertainty, inconsistent with the most certain Doctrines of God's Holy Spirit, which frequently acquaint us that the Wicked,
but is not this also vain, and an uncertainty, inconsistent with the most certain Doctrines of God's Holy Spirit, which frequently acquaint us that the Wicked,
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namely, such as the Deceitful and Blood-thirsty Men, shall not live out half their days? And to argue this upon the common Principles of Reason, Can we in reason believe, that there can lie any Obligation upon God to prolong our lives,
namely, such as the Deceitful and Bloodthirsty Men, shall not live out half their days? And to argue this upon the Common Principles of Reason, Can we in reason believe, that there can lie any Obligation upon God to prolong our lives,
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when it is our contemptuous Neglect of God's Grace, our daily Violations of God's righteous Judgments, which now renders us unfit for Death? Can any Man hope thus to put off Death, by his Rebellions against the Lord of Life?
when it is our contemptuous Neglect of God's Grace, our daily Violations of God's righteous Judgments, which now renders us unfit for Death? Can any Man hope thus to put off Death, by his Rebellions against the Lord of Life?
that is, that Man that shall not apply in the blessed Works of Holiness, and good Living, the Portion of God's Grace this Day tendered to him, to Morrow he shall be left Graceless:
that is, that Man that shall not apply in the blessed Works of Holiness, and good Living, the Portion of God's Grace this Day tendered to him, to Morrow he shall be left Graceless:
And then what certainty can there be of our Repentance, where there can be no certainty of the Grace of God, without which, 'tis impossible we shou'd Repent at all, Repentance being the kindly Operation of his heavenly Grace, which softens the Heart,
And then what certainty can there be of our Repentance, where there can be no certainty of the Grace of God, without which, it's impossible we should repent At all, Repentance being the kindly Operation of his heavenly Grace, which softens the Heart,
II. And thus I pass to the Second Thing propounded, and that is to shew how improper the times resolv'd on by delaying Men to Repent in, will be for the Works of their Repentance:
II And thus I pass to the Second Thing propounded, and that is to show how improper the times resolved on by delaying Men to repent in, will be for the Works of their Repentance:
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I shall therefore distinctly examine each of these, and particularly shew, how very improper any one of them will be for the Performance of our Repentance. 1. Then;
I shall Therefore distinctly examine each of these, and particularly show, how very improper any one of them will be for the Performance of our Repentance. 1. Then;
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As for the time of Sickness, can this be a proper time to begin Repentance, when one of the most comfortable Effects of a sincere Repentance, indeed, the only Comfort it can afford us in this Life, is to refresh and sweeten our Consciences upon our Bed of Sickness? Can Sickness be the proper Season for Repentance, which requires a calm and sedate Soul, a free and apprehensive Understanding, that may either occasion such heats as will distract, such Fumes as may oppress,
As for the time of Sickness, can this be a proper time to begin Repentance, when one of the most comfortable Effects of a sincere Repentance, indeed, the only Comfort it can afford us in this Life, is to refresh and sweeten our Consciences upon our Bed of Sickness? Can Sickness be the proper Season for Repentance, which requires a Cam and sedate Soul, a free and apprehensive Understanding, that may either occasion such heats as will distract, such Fumes as may oppress,
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or those affrighting Apprehensions, which may both confound our Senses and terrify the most judicious Faculties of our Souls? Shall we then be best fitted to make our Peace with God,
or those affrighting Apprehensions, which may both confound our Senses and terrify the most judicious Faculties of our Souls? Shall we then be best fitted to make our Peace with God,
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when we may be all Agony and Distraction? when all the Faculties of our Souls and Bodies are in Confusion and Disorder? Let us but reflect with our selves,
when we may be all Agony and Distraction? when all the Faculties of our Souls and Bodies Are in Confusion and Disorder? Let us but reflect with our selves,
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also, how often we have excused to our own Consciences (if we have lived with any Conscience of doing our Duty to God) the Omission of our Prayers and other religious Exercises, upon this very Plea of the Illness of our Bodies;
also, how often we have excused to our own Consciences (if we have lived with any Conscience of doing our Duty to God) the Omission of our Prayers and other religious Exercises, upon this very Plea of the Illness of our Bodies;
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and if these ordinary Interruptions of our Health do so far affect our Souls, as to divert us from the blessed Works of Faith and Holiness, can we imagine, That a Sickness even unto Death, whose Malignity lays hold on all our Powers, whose Rage or Stupefaction stops or employs all the Faculties within us, shall prepare or dispose our Hearts with more than ordinary Inclinations for the Works of Righteousness? Certainly we must all think Repentance an easy Task indeed,
and if these ordinary Interruptions of our Health do so Far affect our Souls, as to divert us from the blessed Works of Faith and Holiness, can we imagine, That a Sickness even unto Death, whose Malignity lays hold on all our Powers, whose Rage or Stupefaction stops or employs all the Faculties within us, shall prepare or dispose our Hearts with more than ordinary Inclinations for the Works of Righteousness? Certainly we must all think Repentance an easy Task indeed,
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Whether we shall have a time to be sick in, I mean, such a Space of time as may be proportionable to the Occasions of our Transgressions, is such an Uncertainty which no mortal Man can assure himself of:
Whither we shall have a time to be sick in, I mean, such a Molle of time as may be proportionable to the Occasions of our Transgressions, is such an Uncertainty which no Mortal Man can assure himself of:
But put the Case we might presume upon a fit of Sickness (which I must confess to be the very Subject of the Argument I am speaking to,) yet after all, methinks it must be a most unaccountable Piece of Discretion in any Man, to cherish one mortal Disease;
But put the Case we might presume upon a fit of Sickness (which I must confess to be the very Subject of the Argument I am speaking to,) yet After all, methinks it must be a most unaccountable Piece of Discretion in any Man, to cherish one Mortal Disease;
Were there no other Considerations to convince us in this Partilar, yet in this one, we may discover how improper Sickness must be, to be fix'd upon for the Performance of our Repentance; namely,
Were there no other Considerations to convince us in this Partilar, yet in this one, we may discover how improper Sickness must be, to be fixed upon for the Performance of our Repentance; namely,
or its Gentleness prevent his holy Resolutions to Repent. We have daily Instances of such Distempers, which deprive Men of their Hopes and Wits together,
or its Gentleness prevent his holy Resolutions to repent. We have daily Instances of such Distempers, which deprive Men of their Hope's and Wits together,
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And now can Sickness be a proper Season for Repentance, which contains our Sorrows for our past Irregularities, which is our actual returning into the Paths of Health and Wisdom,
And now can Sickness be a proper Season for Repentance, which contains our Sorrows for our past Irregularities, which is our actual returning into the Paths of Health and Wisdom,
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when Sickness, many times, puts us but still more besides our selves? Can that be the proper time to qualifie our Griefs for Sin, which has so many Uneasinesses,
when Sickness, many times, puts us but still more beside our selves? Can that be the proper time to qualify our Griefs for since, which has so many Uneasinesses,
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when all those excellent Endowments, which God has bless'd us with, on purpose that we might glorifie his Heavenly Majesty, have been consumed on Sin,
when all those excellent Endowments, which God has blessed us with, on purpose that we might Glorify his Heavenly Majesty, have been consumed on since,
for the Fear of God which is the beginning of Wisdom, when we are reduced to the Weakness of Childhood? Can that be the fittest Season for us to take the Review of our Lives past,
for the fear of God which is the beginning of Wisdom, when we Are reduced to the Weakness of Childhood? Can that be the Fittest Season for us to take thee Review of our Lives past,
for a free, voluntary, and conscientious forsaking of Sin (wherein true Repentance does consist) when Sin it self will forsake us? 'Tis wonderful to observe,
for a free, voluntary, and conscientious forsaking of since (wherein true Repentance does consist) when since it self will forsake us? It's wondered to observe,
How insatiable are they in securing the greatest Stores against that time, when the least may satisfie? But as for those Heavenly Treasures which will be the more needful the nigher we approach the Grave, they think it time enough to be seeking these,
How insatiable Are they in securing the greatest Stores against that time, when the least may satisfy? But as for those Heavenly Treasures which will be the more needful the nigher we approach the Grave, they think it time enough to be seeking these,
They think there is no Necessity to be careful for these which are most necessary, till by the inveterate habits of their Vices, they are indeed rendered unfit for all the watchful Cares of true Devotion:
They think there is no Necessity to be careful for these which Are most necessary, till by the inveterate habits of their Vices, they Are indeed rendered unfit for all the watchful Cares of true Devotion:
and Perfection of our Age, we have contemned, shall in his Wisdom and Justice contemn our craziness? Wou'd'st thou be happy when thou art old? thou must then needs be Godly now thou art young:
and Perfection of our Age, we have contemned, shall in his Wisdom and justice contemn our craziness? Wouldst thou be happy when thou art old? thou must then needs be Godly now thou art young:
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Let me, therefore, earnestly beseech ye that are young, or in the Strength of your Years, to Remember your Creator now in these Days of Youth and Strength:
Let me, Therefore, earnestly beseech you that Are young, or in the Strength of your years, to remember your Creator now in these Days of Youth and Strength:
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Secondly, Because, If ye will not Serve God now, ye will not be Able to Serve him hereafter, there being no Service at all, in that, it will be the effect of Impotency, and Necessity;
Secondly, Because, If you will not Serve God now, you will not be Able to Serve him hereafter, there being no Service At all, in that, it will be the Effect of Impotency, and Necessity;
think not that He will accept thy refuse, much less, in Wisdom, or Religion can'st thou imagine, that notwithstanding thy present contempt of so precious a Treasure, he will at last Exalt and Glorifie thee.
think not that He will accept thy refuse, much less, in Wisdom, or Religion Canst thou imagine, that notwithstanding thy present contempt of so precious a Treasure, he will At last Exalt and glorify thee.
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yet certainly, a later Hour they cannot think on, for 'tis the Hour of Death. Now is not this a monstrous Resolution? I will begin then to live righteously,
yet Certainly, a later Hour they cannot think on, for it's the Hour of Death. Now is not this a monstrous Resolution? I will begin then to live righteously,
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or by withdrawing his Grace, leave thee to be forgotten by thy self? Again, Why wilt thou deferr till Death? Dost thou think the time of this Life, which is given us on purpose that herein we may make our Calling and Election sure, too early for us to be working out of our Salvation? Will not Consolations be more seasonable in the Hour of Death,
or by withdrawing his Grace, leave thee to be forgotten by thy self? Again, Why wilt thou defer till Death? Dost thou think the time of this Life, which is given us on purpose that herein we may make our Calling and Election sure, too early for us to be working out of our Salvation? Will not Consolations be more seasonable in the Hour of Death,
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therefore, I shall conclude this Particular with the Opinion of St. Augustine, who being ask'd his Thoughts of those who did then what too many now do, deferr their Repentance to the last Moment, answers his Friend who put the Question to him, in these Words, I avouch not that he can be saved,
Therefore, I shall conclude this Particular with the Opinion of Saint Augustine, who being asked his Thoughts of those who did then what too many now do, defer their Repentance to the last Moment, answers his Friend who put the Question to him, in these Words, I avouch not that he can be saved,
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And thus I come to the last General Head of my Discourse, to shew how every Pretence or Excuse which Men may now make, in Favour of their Delays, must,
And thus I come to the last General Head of my Discourse, to show how every Pretence or Excuse which Men may now make, in Favour of their Delays, must,
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One of the Excuses, with which some Men countenance their Delays, is this, That upon the Examination of their own Ways, they find their Sins are yet but small,
One of the Excuses, with which Some Men countenance their Delays, is this, That upon the Examination of their own Ways, they find their Sins Are yet but small,
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Are thy Sins small? Then why wilt thou deferr, since the Work of thy Repentance will be the lighter? May they easily be cast off? Then why wilt not thou immediately part with them,
are thy Sins small? Then why wilt thou defer, since the Work of thy Repentance will be the lighter? May they Easily be cast off? Then why wilt not thou immediately part with them,
For, does the Burden of thy Sins feel heavy to Day, and canst thou think to Morrow's Weight will make it lighter? Is it not in this very Case of our Transgressions, that we may apply that of the Holy Spirit, sufficient to the Day is the Evil thereof;
For, does the Burden of thy Sins feel heavy to Day, and Canst thou think to Morrow's Weight will make it lighter? Is it not in this very Case of our Transgressions, that we may apply that of the Holy Spirit, sufficient to the Day is the Evil thereof;
and as thou may'st fansie, hast length of Days before thee, canst thou imagine, that they will the easilier be removed under the Faintings of Sickness, Decays,
and as thou Mayest fancy, hast length of Days before thee, Canst thou imagine, that they will the easilier be removed under the Faintings of Sickness, Decays,
or canst thou believe, that whilst thou sinnest on, thy Account will the easier be made up at last? Is not such a Conclusion as this, much more rational;
or Canst thou believe, that while thou Sinnest on, thy Account will the Easier be made up At last? Is not such a Conclusion as this, much more rational;
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that Work which is so hard and difficult to Day, may, if we do not immediately set about it, indeed grow invincible to Morrow? Another Pretence still, with which Men seem to satisfie themselves under their Delays, is, The necessary Imployments of Life, the indispensible Occasions of this World:
that Work which is so hard and difficult to Day, may, if we do not immediately Set about it, indeed grow invincible to Morrow? another Pretence still, with which Men seem to satisfy themselves under their Delays, is, The necessary Employments of Life, the indispensible Occasions of this World:
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But to answer this, no doubt, whilst we are in this Life, subject to those Decays and Infirmities which require a Supply of the things of this World for our Support, we must be allowed so much of them as is necessary for our Replenishment;
But to answer this, no doubt, while we Are in this Life, Subject to those Decays and Infirmities which require a Supply of the things of this World for our Support, we must be allowed so much of them as is necessary for our Replenishment;
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Yet after all, this World certainly is not the Christian's Business, nor our time in it so much our own, that we may imploy it upon the World as we please:
Yet After all, this World Certainly is not the Christian's Business, nor our time in it so much our own, that we may employ it upon the World as we please:
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The necessary Occasions of the World we may give Room to, but then we must remember withal, that we ought not to make more Necessaries than God has appointed:
The necessary Occasions of the World we may give Room to, but then we must Remember withal, that we ought not to make more Necessaries than God has appointed:
whatever we may think of it, whilst we are in our eager pursuits after this World, we shall all certainly find at the last, that God will never accept of such an Account of our time from us,
whatever we may think of it, while we Are in our eager pursuits After this World, we shall all Certainly find At the last, that God will never accept of such an Account of our time from us,
They are these Excesses in our Labours, these superfluous engagements of our Pride (whereof we ought all seriously to Repent ) which chiefly hinder us, in the business of our Repentance. Let us consider, That every Day,
They Are these Excesses in our Labours, these superfluous engagements of our Pride (whereof we ought all seriously to repent) which chiefly hinder us, in the business of our Repentance. Let us Consider, That every Day,
of all Necessaries, this one thing is most necessary in us Christians, to mortifie our Affections which are upon the Earth, to cleanse our Hands, and purifie our doubt Minds;
of all Necessaries, this one thing is most necessary in us Christians, to mortify our Affections which Are upon the Earth, to cleanse our Hands, and purify our doubt Minds;
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and with a hearty Repentance, we shall at his Coming, be made Partakers of his Eternal Kingdom, where there shall be no time to terminate our Enjoyments of him.
and with a hearty Repentance, we shall At his Coming, be made Partakers of his Eternal Kingdom, where there shall be no time to terminate our Enjoyments of him.
