A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the lord mayor and aldermen of this city at the Cathedral Church of St. Pauls, on Sunday 3d. of April by H. Bagshaw.
THese words were spoken by our Blessed Saviour by way of reproof to those persons, whom he found buying and selling in the Temple at Jerusalem; and to let them know how much they prophaned that Sacred Pile, which had been dedicated to the worship and Service of God, by turning it to an Exchange,
THese words were spoken by our Blessed Saviour by Way of reproof to those Persons, whom he found buying and selling in the Temple At Jerusalem; and to let them know how much they Profaned that Sacred Pile, which had been dedicated to the worship and Service of God, by turning it to an Exchange,
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or Market-place, where their whole business was cunningly to undermine their Brethren, and to make the greatest advantages they could of each other in their way of Dealing and Traffick.
or Market-place, where their Whole business was cunningly to undermine their Brothers, and to make the greatest advantages they could of each other in their Way of Dealing and Traffic.
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This infamous abuse of his Fathers House exasperated our Blessed Lord, and made him express his resentments of such an Indignity and Affront by overthrowing the Tables of the Mony-Changers,
This infamous abuse of his Father's House exasperated our Blessed Lord, and made him express his resentments of such an Indignity and Affront by overthrowing the Tables of the Mony-Changers,
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yet notwithstanding it shall be restored to it's Primitive use, set apart, and appropriated to the work of Devotion, implyed in these words, My House shall be called the House of Prayer.
yet notwithstanding it shall be restored to it's Primitive use, Set apart, and appropriated to the work of Devotion, employed in these words, My House shall be called the House of Prayer.
The design of this Discourse is to recommend the duty of frequenting those Places, which it hath pleased Almighty God to set apart for the performance of Religious Duties, which I shall endeavour to inforce by shewing, I.
The Design of this Discourse is to recommend the duty of frequenting those Places, which it hath pleased Almighty God to Set apart for the performance of Religious Duties, which I shall endeavour to enforce by showing, I.
That such places do justly challenge an extraordinary respect and reverence from us. II. By shewing what influence the distinguishing respect, which we owe to them, ought to have on our lives and Actions,
That such places do justly challenge an extraordinary respect and Reverence from us. II By showing what influence the distinguishing respect, which we owe to them, ought to have on our lives and Actions,
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First then, I am to prove that we ought to have an extraordinary respect and reverence for those Places, which it hath pleased God to set apart for the performance of Divine Worship.
First then, I am to prove that we ought to have an extraordinary respect and Reverence for those Places, which it hath pleased God to Set apart for the performance of Divine Worship.
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In speaking to which head, I would not be so understood, as tho' these Holy Places were to be esteemed or reverenced upon the account of any internal sanctity inherent in them,
In speaking to which head, I would not be so understood, as though these Holy Places were to be esteemed or reverenced upon the account of any internal sanctity inherent in them,
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but only that we ought to esteem and respect them in a relative sence, as being appointed by God as the proper Seats and Instruments of His Worship and adoration,
but only that we ought to esteem and respect them in a relative sense, as being appointed by God as the proper Seats and Instruments of His Worship and adoration,
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but with respect to His special acceptation and readiness to assist the Prayers and Suplications of such, who call upon him in his Holy Temples, we may affirm according to the Scripture Phrase, Surely this place is no other than the House of God;
but with respect to His special acceptation and readiness to assist the Prayers and Supplications of such, who call upon him in his Holy Temples, we may affirm according to the Scripture Phrase, Surely this place is no other than the House of God;
1. Because of that different respect, which God Himself bears to things set apart to his own Worship, from what he does to all other things of common and ordinary use, of which we can't have a stronger Argument than the many and remarkable Judgments pour'd down by God upon such profligate Offenders, who have presumed to violate by Sacrilegious means, things consecrated to the more immediate and peculiar use and service of Himself.
1. Because of that different respect, which God Himself bears to things Set apart to his own Worship, from what he does to all other things of Common and ordinary use, of which we can't have a Stronger Argument than the many and remarkable Judgments poured down by God upon such profligate Offenders, who have presumed to violate by Sacrilegious means, things consecrated to the more immediate and peculiar use and service of Himself.
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And tho' History, both Sacred and profane, abounds with many Instances of this kind, yet I shall content my self at present with only marking out two of them, which whether they are more exemplary for their punishment,
And though History, both Sacred and profane, abounds with many Instances of this kind, yet I shall content my self At present with only marking out two of them, which whither they Are more exemplary for their punishment,
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and he repenting too late, recites the black Catalogue after this manner, Now I remember the evils I did at Jerusalem, how I took the vessels of Gold and Silver, I perceive therefore that for this cause these evils are come upon me,
and he repenting too late, recites the black Catalogue After this manner, Now I Remember the evils I did At Jerusalem, how I took the vessels of Gold and Silver, I perceive Therefore that for this cause these evils Are come upon me,
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The other Instance is, that Monster of iniquity and profaneness the great Belshazzar, who having made a great Feast to entertain the Nobles of his Court, commanded (as the Prophet Daniel informs us) the Golden and Silver vessels, which his Father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the Temple, to be brought unto him, that himself and his Princes, his Wives and his Concubines might drink therein:
The other Instance is, that Monster of iniquity and profaneness the great Belshazzar, who having made a great Feast to entertain the Nobles of his Court, commanded (as the Prophet daniel informs us) the Golden and Silver vessels, which his Father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the Temple, to be brought unto him, that himself and his Princes, his Wives and his Concubines might drink therein:
One would have thought the heavy Judgments, inflicted on his Fathers Head for the like Crimes, might have been a sufficient warning to him not to break thro' the bounds which God had set between things Sacred and Prophane,
One would have Thought the heavy Judgments, inflicted on his Father's Head for the like Crimes, might have been a sufficient warning to him not to break through the bounds which God had Set between things Sacred and Profane,
The most high God (says the Prophet speaking to Belshazzar on this occasion) gave Nebuchadnezzar thy Father a Kingdom, and Majesty, and Glory, and Honour;
The most high God (Says the Prophet speaking to Belshazzar on this occasion) gave Nebuchadnezzar thy Father a Kingdom, and Majesty, and Glory, and Honour;
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and his dwelling was with wild Asses, they fed him with Grass like Oxen, and his Body was wet with the dew of Heaven, till he knew that the most High God ruled in the Kingdom of men,
and his Dwelling was with wild Asses, they fed him with Grass like Oxen, and his Body was wet with the due of Heaven, till he knew that the most High God ruled in the Kingdom of men,
One would have thought, I say, that this Vial of Gods wrath, which was pour'd out on the Father for his Sacriledg, might have had some influence upon the Son, who knew all this;
One would have Thought, I say, that this Vial of God's wrath, which was poured out on the Father for his Sacrilege, might have had Some influence upon the Son, who knew all this;
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or one, that thought the wickedness of the deposed Prince was intailed upon his Successour together with the Scepter, could not forbear making the Sacred Vessels of the Temple the unhappy Instruments of his Luxury;
or one, that Thought the wickedness of the deposed Prince was intailed upon his Successor together with the Sceptre, could not forbear making the Sacred Vessels of the Temple the unhappy Instruments of his Luxury;
but alas how soon did the Scene change, and the very same night, that he was entertaining himself in this manner, his Sentence was written in lively Characters upon the wall by the Finger of the Almighty:
but alas how soon did the Scene change, and the very same night, that he was entertaining himself in this manner, his Sentence was written in lively Characters upon the wall by the Finger of the Almighty:
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Neither are we to wonder why God should shew such a shining instance of his wrath and fiery indignation against such an audacious Precedent of Impiety,
Neither Are we to wonder why God should show such a shining instance of his wrath and fiery Indignation against such an audacious Precedent of Impiety,
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And that we might not form a false Judgment, and apprehend, that these signal punishments were the reward of any other crimes, which in his life time he had committed, the same Prophet positively assures us.
And that we might not from a false Judgement, and apprehend, that these signal punishments were the reward of any other crimes, which in his life time he had committed, the same Prophet positively assures us.
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that God hath numbred his Kingdom and finished it, that he is weighed in the Ballance and found wanting, that his Kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians:
that God hath numbered his Kingdom and finished it, that he is weighed in the Balance and found wanting, that his Kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians:
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It is not from hence to be concluded, that God do's alway shew such remarkable instances of his displeasure on the heads of all Sacrilegious Intruders,
It is not from hence to be concluded, that God do's always show such remarkable instances of his displeasure on the Heads of all Sacrilegious Intruders,
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tho' at other times it may suffer for a while Persons and Families raised upon the ruines of Churches and inriched with the spoils of Sacriledg to flourish and thrive like a green Bay-tree: It do's not become us to inquire or examine what is the reason of so a wise a dispensation.
though At other times it may suffer for a while Persons and Families raised upon the ruins of Churches and enriched with the spoils of Sacrilege to flourish and thrive like a green Bay tree: It do's not become us to inquire or examine what is the reason of so a wise a Dispensation.
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It is sufficient to my present purpose, that he does by some convincing instance of his vengeance, very often proclaim to all the World, that he will execute Judgments on those, who will not reverence his Sanctuary.
It is sufficient to my present purpose, that he does by Some convincing instance of his vengeance, very often proclaim to all the World, that he will execute Judgments on those, who will not Reverence his Sanctuary.
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Should the Justice of God alwaies interpose, and observe the same measures in other Crimes of the like nature the frequency of his Judgments would probably be objected against that Miraculous Power, by which they were effected:
Should the justice of God always interpose, and observe the same measures in other Crimes of the like nature the frequency of his Judgments would probably be objected against that Miraculous Power, by which they were effected:
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Thus much, I think, I may venture to affirm, that there is no person, who has either known or read of many notorious instances of Families enrich'd by such impious practices,
Thus much, I think, I may venture to affirm, that there is no person, who has either known or read of many notorious instances of Families enriched by such impious practices,
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Nay so Jealous does God declare himself of the honour of his Sanctuary, and the place of his Holy Presence, that he smote Uzzah for but endeavouring to support the tottering Ark:
Nay so Jealous does God declare himself of the honour of his Sanctuary, and the place of his Holy Presence, that he smote Uzzah for but endeavouring to support the tottering Ark:
as totally to secure us, and if the errours of our judgments and consciences carry us on to the commission of wicked practices we may be answerable for the one, if not for the other.
as totally to secure us, and if the errors of our Judgments and Consciences carry us on to the commission of wicked practices we may be answerable for the one, if not for the other.
And this I the rather mention, because it is a frequent Artifice among some men, to excuse their Rapine and Sacriledge with the blessed name of Reformation;
And this I the rather mention, Because it is a frequent Artifice among Some men, to excuse their Rapine and Sacrilege with the blessed name of Reformation;
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A seccond Reason why we ought to pay a distinguishing respect to Places of this nature, is grounded upon the example and command of God himself, who is pleased to appoint this difference.
A Second Reason why we ought to pay a distinguishing respect to Places of this nature, is grounded upon the Exampl and command of God himself, who is pleased to appoint this difference.
when the holy Patriarch had performed in obedience to a special and extraordinary Command, what reverence does he express to to it? and what a profound esteem does he shew towards it? How dreadful, says he, is this place; for surely tis no other than the House of God.
when the holy Patriarch had performed in Obedience to a special and extraordinary Command, what Reverence does he express to to it? and what a profound esteem does he show towards it? How dreadful, Says he, is this place; for surely this no other than the House of God.
If it be asked, for what reason God may be supposed to bear a different respect to Places consecrated to his own Worship, from what he bears to others design'd for the common and ordinary uses of life, it might be answered, that the Divine Will and Pleasure,
If it be asked, for what reason God may be supposed to bear a different respect to Places consecrated to his own Worship, from what he bears to Others designed for the Common and ordinary uses of life, it might be answered, that the Divine Will and Pleasure,
when once reveal'd and attested carry with them sufficient reason and conviction from the authority of the Revealer to any sober and disinteressed Enquirers.
when once revealed and attested carry with them sufficient reason and conviction from the Authority of the Revealer to any Sobrium and disinteressed Enquirers.
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but so far as we may be allowed to reason upon Divine Subjects, we may probably presume that God Almighty, by fixing upon and instituting of some places to this peculiar end, was pleased to excite and promote the Devotion and Piety of his people by that awful reverence, with which they are naturally apt to affect our thoughts.
but so Far as we may be allowed to reason upon Divine Subject's, we may probably presume that God Almighty, by fixing upon and instituting of Some places to this peculiar end, was pleased to excite and promote the Devotion and Piety of his people by that awful Reverence, with which they Are naturally apt to affect our thoughts.
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A third Reason, why we ought to bear a distinguishing respect to Places set apart for the Worship of God is, that reverence and esteem which is due to all things of what nature or qualities soever,
A third Reason, why we ought to bear a distinguishing respect to Places Set apart for the Worship of God is, that Reverence and esteem which is due to all things of what nature or qualities soever,
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which Sentence, tho' applied by our Blessed Saviour to such as should abuse, or vilifie the Sacred Office of his Disciples, may with equal verity, be pronounced,
which Sentence, though applied by our Blessed Saviour to such as should abuse, or vilify the Sacred Office of his Disciples, may with equal verity, be pronounced,
Have ye not houses to eat and to drink in, says St. Paul in this first Epistle to the Corinthians, or despise ye the Church of God? The Apostle would have no feasting,
Have you not houses to eat and to drink in, Says Saint Paul in this First Epistle to the Corinthians, or despise you the Church of God? The Apostle would have no feasting,
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And they were not under any pretence, or colour, or for any design or end whatsoever, to abuse things, that had been dedicated to the immediate Service of God, to any other ends than those, for which they were design'd.
And they were not under any pretence, or colour, or for any Design or end whatsoever, to abuse things, that had been dedicated to the immediate Service of God, to any other ends than those, for which they were designed.
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If it be demanded, whether the Consecration of Places does communicate any special sanctity or holiness to them, beyond that of other things and places of ordinary and common use:
If it be demanded, whither the Consecration of Places does communicate any special sanctity or holiness to them, beyond that of other things and places of ordinary and Common use:
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I answer, that tho' it does not, yet it will not from hence follow, that therefore they are no more to be regarded by us than other things and places are:
I answer, that though it does not, yet it will not from hence follow, that Therefore they Are no more to be regarded by us than other things and places Are:
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If it be further asked, to what purpose then is the Consecration of Things or Places, which are already Sacred by their donation and appointment to this question I make answer, that by their Consecration they are solemnly declared to be so:
If it be further asked, to what purpose then is the Consecration of Things or Places, which Are already Sacred by their donation and appointment to this question I make answer, that by their Consecration they Are solemnly declared to be so:
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And unless this manner of pronouncing, or declaring places holy were admitted, it is not easie to imagine how the common people should know what places they were to respect as holy, and what not;
And unless this manner of pronouncing, or declaring places holy were admitted, it is not easy to imagine how the Common people should know what places they were to respect as holy, and what not;
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besides thus much at least we cannot deny but that such places, as are peculiarly and solemnly appointed for Divine Service, are more apt to quicken us with a greater spirit of Devotion than others of ordinary and common use.
beside thus much At least we cannot deny but that such places, as Are peculiarly and solemnly appointed for Divine Service, Are more apt to quicken us with a greater Spirit of Devotion than Others of ordinary and Common use.
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A reflection of this nature cannot but correct our wandring thoughts, and will more forcibly engage our affections than all the most pressing arguments,
A reflection of this nature cannot but correct our wandering thoughts, and will more forcibly engage our affections than all the most pressing Arguments,
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yet because it hath pleased God after this manner, by sanctifying these inferiour means to our spiritual improvement, to help us forward in the exercise of our duty;
yet Because it hath pleased God After this manner, by sanctifying these inferior means to our spiritual improvement, to help us forward in the exercise of our duty;
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than by fondly relying upon our own, to put a slight upon such assistances, and unthankfully frustrate the gracious methods contrived for our Salvation.
than by fondly relying upon our own, to put a slight upon such assistances, and unthankfully frustrate the gracious methods contrived for our Salvation.
I proceed now to the second Branch of my Text, wherein I promised to shew, what influence the distinguishing respect, we owe to those solemn Places of divine worship, ought to have on our lives and Actions,
I proceed now to the second Branch of my Text, wherein I promised to show, what influence the distinguishing respect, we owe to those solemn Places of divine worship, ought to have on our lives and Actions,
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This honest simplicity of heart is that which our Blessed Saviour represonts by the good ground, where a• … e it was the Seed sprung up and bore fruit;
This honest simplicity of heart is that which our Blessed Saviour represonts by the good ground, where a• … e it was the Seed sprung up and boar fruit;
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which the Word of God hath on the minds of some among us, who come to the places of Divine Service for the same end, that they frequent the Exchange or the Court, not out of any sense of Devotion or Piety towards God,
which the Word of God hath on the minds of Some among us, who come to the places of Divine Service for the same end, that they frequent the Exchange or the Court, not out of any sense of Devotion or Piety towards God,
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but in complyance with their own interest which amounts to no more than a State-conformity taken up in favour of their secular ease and profit to avoid the punishments,
but in compliance with their own Interest which amounts to no more than a State-conformity taken up in favour of their secular ease and profit to avoid the punishments,
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The Custom and Manners of the Country where they live, oblige them to feign a decent Hypocrisie to avoid the Censure of the publick, or the imputation of Singularity;
The Custom and Manners of the Country where they live, oblige them to feign a decent Hypocrisy to avoid the Censure of the public, or the imputation of Singularity;
They covet to know Gods Will for any purpose, but to practice it, and are Hearers of the Word, only to become more knowing, without ever suffering it to reach any further than their understandings, which is so fatal a defect as blasts our pursuits,
They covet to know God's Will for any purpose, but to practice it, and Are Hearers of the Word, only to become more knowing, without ever suffering it to reach any further than their understandings, which is so fatal a defect as blasts our pursuits,
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yet desiring it upon undue conditions, and for sinister ends, he was immersed in the gall of bitterness, and at last advanced to that height of Blasphemy,
yet desiring it upon undue conditions, and for sinister ends, he was immersed in the Gall of bitterness, and At last advanced to that height of Blasphemy,
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The Precepts and Threatnings declared against their darling Lusts are continually fretting and perplexing them, whereupon they are resolved to discharge their malice against the Preacher.
The Precepts and Threatenings declared against their darling Lustiest Are continually fretting and perplexing them, whereupon they Are resolved to discharge their malice against the Preacher.
But I shall not insist upon this reflection in this place, because I will not suppose any, who compose this Auditory so very disingenuous as to be concerned in any part of it.
But I shall not insist upon this reflection in this place, Because I will not suppose any, who compose this Auditory so very disingenuous as to be concerned in any part of it.
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If we look back upon the past Ages of the World we shall find that even among the Pagan Princes a Reverend deportment was always used in the Worship of their Deities,
If we look back upon the past Ages of the World we shall find that even among the Pagan Princes a Reverend deportment was always used in the Worship of their Deities,
When we enter into the gates of Sion we should do it with other sentiments and apprehensions than when we enter into any other place of common and civil use, considering that 'tis the Temple of the God of Heaven, the Seat of His more Immediate Presence, the Instrument of our Salvation,
When we enter into the gates of Sion we should do it with other sentiments and apprehensions than when we enter into any other place of Common and civil use, considering that it's the Temple of the God of Heaven, the Seat of His more Immediate Presence, the Instrument of our Salvation,
for the greater opportunities and advantages we have to improve our selves in the knowledg of God and Religion, the more in proportion will b• … • … pected from us.
for the greater opportunities and advantages we have to improve our selves in the knowledge of God and Religion, the more in proportion will b• … • … pected from us.
and make us frequent these Holy Places with a suitable reverence and becoming affection; to this purpose we find the Royal Psalmist pathetically crying out;
and make us frequent these Holy Places with a suitable Reverence and becoming affection; to this purpose we find the Royal Psalmist pathetically crying out;
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Set places and set times for Divine Worship have been made use of in all Ages of the Christian Church, having been continued down to us more especially since Constantine's time:
Set places and Set times for Divine Worship have been made use of in all Ages of the Christian Church, having been continued down to us more especially since Constantine's time:
as the Sacrifices of the Law were required to be from infirmity and blemish, assuring our selves that the God whom we serve, is Jealous of his Honour as well as Holy in his Nature,
as the Sacrifices of the Law were required to be from infirmity and blemish, assuring our selves that the God whom we serve, is Jealous of his Honour as well as Holy in his Nature,
Notwithstanding which I am afraid the practice is not more impious than 'tis common, for there are many, who frequent the Gates of Sion, who if at each time they should be called to an account, I doubt could shew but little fruits of their edification thereby;
Notwithstanding which I am afraid the practice is not more impious than it's Common, for there Are many, who frequent the Gates of Sion, who if At each time they should be called to an account, I doubt could show but little fruits of their edification thereby;
and this may be one reason why, so many persons grow old in their ignorance, understanding their Baptismal Vow as little when they should perform it,
and this may be one reason why, so many Persons grow old in their ignorance, understanding their Baptismal Voelli as little when they should perform it,
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how shall the preaching the Word of God convince the understanding, or perswade the affections, which 〈 … 〉 much as enter the imagination? so that in thi• • … e Seed seems more cast away than in any of those • … es the Parable gives:
how shall the preaching the Word of God convince the understanding, or persuade the affections, which 〈 … 〉 much as enter the imagination? so that in thi• • … e Seed seems more cast away than in any of those • … es the Parable gives:
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Let none therefore presume to approach such Sacred Places, till they have turned out all distracted fancies and have their faculties free and vacant for those nobler objects which will there present themselves;
Let none Therefore presume to approach such Sacred Places, till they have turned out all distracted fancies and have their faculties free and vacant for those Nobler objects which will there present themselves;
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the Word or God may fill our heads with high notions, nay with many speculative truths, which amounts to no more than the Theology of the Apos • … Angels,
the Word or God may fill our Heads with high notions, nay with many speculative truths, which amounts to no more than the Theology of the Apos • … Angels,
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as the Apostle did, faithfully, and diligently frequent the places of Gods Holy Service, that we may learn His Divine Will and pleasure and finally partake his promises;
as the Apostle did, faithfully, and diligently frequent the places of God's Holy Service, that we may Learn His Divine Will and pleasure and finally partake his promises;
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which God of his infinite Mercy grant to us all, &c. To whom with the Son and Holy spirit Three Persons, but one God, be ascribed as is most due, &c. FINIS.
which God of his infinite Mercy grant to us all, etc. To whom with the Son and Holy Spirit Three Persons, but one God, be ascribed as is most due, etc. FINIS.
