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Psalm 116.7. Return unto thy Rest, O my Soul! THis Psalm is an holy Vow. The Royal Writer, herein bindeth himself unto three things.Psalm 116.7. Return unto thy Rest, Oh my Soul! THis Psalm is an holy Voelli. The Royal Writer, herein binds himself unto three things.
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Namely, the Love of God, and his worship, v. 1, 2. Holy Life and circumspect, v. 9. Payment of his Vow, most true and publick, v. 13, 14. The remainder of the Psalm, is for most part expressive of his Motives hereunto.
Namely, the Love of God, and his worship, v. 1, 2. Holy Life and circumspect, v. 9. Payment of his Voelli, most true and public, v. 13, 14. The remainder of the Psalm, is for most part expressive of his Motives hereunto.
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Our departed Friend, seemed to have made no small use of this Scripture. Many were her Troubles, and many her Deliverances.
Our departed Friend, seemed to have made no small use of this Scripture. Many were her Troubles, and many her Deliverances.
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And very much her heart ran in the exemplary strain of David 's, that is here recorded.
And very much her heart ran in the exemplary strain of David is, that is Here recorded.
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It is now piously desired that somewhat be done for helping you her surviving Brethren, to arise unto an a-like Imitation.
It is now piously desired that somewhat be done for helping you her surviving Brothers, to arise unto an alike Imitation.
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Unto that end I shall first set before you, the principal Lessons that the six first verses give forth.
Unto that end I shall First Set before you, the principal Lessons that the six First Verses give forth.
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And then propose, and prosecute also the chiefest of them that offer themselves from the seventh verse.
And then propose, and prosecute also the chiefest of them that offer themselves from the seventh verse.
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For here are no dark or difficult Phrases, that call for stay in their Explication. L. 1. Returns of Prayer, make a Soul a Mount of holy Fire.
For Here Are no dark or difficult Phrases, that call for stay in their Explication. L. 1. Returns of Prayer, make a Soul a Mount of holy Fire.
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It is certain, they made David so. For thus are his words to be taken;
It is certain, they made David so. For thus Are his words to be taken;
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q. d. The God whom I Loved, whiles He was making me feel the blows of his hand,q. worser. The God whom I Loved, while He was making me feel the blows of his hand,
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and denying me the Kindness of his ear: I, and did resolve to Love, tho' He slew me:
and denying me the Kindness of his ear: I, and did resolve to Love, though He slew me:
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Him do I now Love, as I can neither speak, nor be silent of.
Him do I now Love, as I can neither speak, nor be silent of.
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Now, now that His answer to my request is come down from Heaven, my heart (I think) is gone up to Heaven. 'Twas comparatively, Ice before: 'tis Flame now.
Now, now that His answer to my request is come down from Heaven, my heart (I think) is gone up to Heaven. 'Twas comparatively, Ice before: it's Flame now.
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If my Love before was a Spark, 'tis now a Mount. The grant of my Prayer, has made a whole burnt-offering of my Person.
If my Love before was a Spark, it's now a Mount. The grant of my Prayer, has made a Whole Burnt-offering of my Person.
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By giving me what I asked, God has took away all my will to ask for any thing else but Himself. For,
By giving me what I asked, God has took away all my will to ask for any thing Else but Himself. For,
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L. 2. God Himself is the Object, His Mercies be but the Motives of our Love.
L. 2. God Himself is the Object, His mercies be but the Motives of our Love.
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It was Father, Son, and Spirit that David Loved. Mercies drew his heart unto the Divine Fountain of them. They took his heart;
It was Father, Son, and Spirit that David Loved. mercies drew his heart unto the Divine Fountain of them. They took his heart;
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but they kept it not so low as themselves. They carried it to the right Owner.
but they kept it not so low as themselves. They carried it to the right Owner.
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I Love the Lord, not I Love his Deliverances, saith the good man;I Love the Lord, not I Love his Deliverances, Says the good man;
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q. d. 'Tis unto the Giver, my affections are drawn by best gifts. Nor would I count any of them good, if they tended not to make my Esteem and Love of Him better. Return of Prayer is another kind of thing than the Gold of Ophir! But all my Love is too little for Him that makes it.q. worser. It's unto the Giver, my affections Are drawn by best Gifts. Nor would I count any of them good, if they tended not to make my Esteem and Love of Him better. Return of Prayer is Another kind of thing than the Gold of Ophir! But all my Love is too little for Him that makes it.
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And rather than any of it should be stole from Him, I would chuse to have any Desire of mine denied by Him.
And rather than any of it should be stole from Him, I would choose to have any Desire of mine denied by Him.
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'Tis Him that I studiously Love in all things, for all things, and above all things.
It's Him that I studiously Love in all things, for all things, and above all things.
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L. 3. The Mercy of one Day, engageth us to Duty all our Days. It engaged the Psalmist, as the second verse most expresly saith.
L. 3. The Mercy of one Day, engageth us to Duty all our Days. It engaged the Psalmist, as the second verse most expressly Says.
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Because He hath enclined [ at this time ] his Ear unto me, therefore will I Call upon Him [ or Pay all Duty to Him ] as long as I live; q. d. Because He hath inclined [ At this time ] his Ear unto me, Therefore will I Call upon Him [ or Pay all Duty to Him ] as long as I live; q. worser.
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The Deliverance that God hath now wrought for me, hath sensibly brought Fire, Fuel, and Bellows to the Love of God in me.
The Deliverance that God hath now wrought for me, hath sensibly brought Fire, Fuel, and Bellows to the Love of God in me.
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And for present, the coals thereof are coals of Fire, which hath a most vehement flame.
And for present, the coals thereof Are coals of Fire, which hath a most vehement flame.
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But this gives me not content, I look forward, and I take care for to morrow. My heart is green Wood;
But this gives me not content, I look forward, and I take care for to morrow. My heart is green Wood;
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and Fire in green Wood doth as easily Die, as it doth difficulty come to Live.
and Fire in green Wood does as Easily Die, as it does difficulty come to Live.
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Above measure I think my self engaged, to consult for the continuance of that Zeal which is easier Lost than first Got. And easier Kept, than Regain'd.
Above measure I think my self engaged, to consult for the Continuance of that Zeal which is Easier Lost than First Got. And Easier Kept, than Regained.
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Lost, I know, it will be, if the divinely appointed means be not used to preserve it.
Lost, I know, it will be, if the divinely appointed means be not used to preserve it.
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The which means are all Duties.
The which means Are all Duties.
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And unto the Use of them all my days, I am as much obliged as the very first day of my Salvation.
And unto the Use of them all my days, I am as much obliged as the very First day of my Salvation.
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I dream not that God's end in it, is to make me Bless, Reverence, Trust, and Serve Him the more, for less than all my time.
I dream not that God's end in it, is to make me Bless, reverence, Trust, and Serve Him the more, for less than all my time.
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The benefit of the Salvation it self, extends plainly thro' it all.
The benefit of the Salvation it self, extends plainly through it all.
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And thro' it all, as in duty bound, I engage my self to that universal Obedience, whereof Prayer is the so eminent Pillar.
And through it all, as in duty bound, I engage my self to that universal obedience, whereof Prayer is the so eminent Pillar.
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The World shall see, there is a Thankfulness that abides unto the Giver, even to the last breath of the Receiver.
The World shall see, there is a Thankfulness that abides unto the Giver, even to the last breath of the Receiver.
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L. 4. Death and Hell do often Fright, but they never Hurt a good Soul. The Psalmist says, ( verse the third,) that the fears of death, (to wit, Bodily and Spiritual,) found him: and he found trouble and sorrow, (great store) in them.
L. 4. Death and Hell do often Fright, but they never Hurt a good Soul. The Psalmist Says, (verse the third,) that the fears of death, (to wit, Bodily and Spiritual,) found him: and he found trouble and sorrow, (great store) in them.
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He says not, that they mischieved him. It were easie to shew that they (both) did him good.
He Says not, that they mischieved him. It were easy to show that they (both) did him good.
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He hath elsewhere told us, 'Twas good, (beneficial,) for him that he was Afflicted; ( viz. in Body and Spirit.) And here it self, he doth, with sufficient plainness, speak the same.
He hath elsewhere told us, 'Twas good, (beneficial,) for him that he was Afflicted; (viz. in Body and Spirit.) And Here it self, he does, with sufficient plainness, speak the same.
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For in the next verse these are his words, Then called I on the Name of the Lord:
For in the next verse these Are his words, Then called I on the Name of the Lord:
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as if he had said, In that my Affliction, I sought God early. That Hell upon Earth, drave me to Heaven.
as if he had said, In that my Affliction, I sought God early. That Hell upon Earth, drave me to Heaven.
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Mine Eyes had been less toward God, if he had not set the Image of death upon my Eyelids.
Mine Eyes had been less towards God, if he had not Set the Image of death upon my Eyelids.
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So many and so fervent Prayers had not been put up from my Soul, and for my Soul,
So many and so fervent Prayers had not been put up from my Soul, and for my Soul,
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if the dread of Death and Hell had not come into my Soul. Memorable is that passage of worthy Mr. Shepheard, I have oft wondred,
if the dread of Death and Hell had not come into my Soul. Memorable is that passage of worthy Mr. Shepherd, I have oft wondered,
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If Christ hath born all our miseries, and suffered death for us, why then should we feel any miseries,
If christ hath born all our misery's, and suffered death for us, why then should we feel any misery's,
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or see death any more? And I could never satisfie my own heart by many answers given, better than by this;
or see death any more? And I could never satisfy my own heart by many answers given, better than by this;
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viz. That if the Lord should abolish the very being of our miseries, they should indeed then do us no hurt: but neither could they then do us any good. Now the Lord Jesus hath made such Peace for us, that our Enemies shall not only not hurt us,viz. That if the Lord should Abolah the very being of our misery's, they should indeed then do us not hurt: but neither could they then do us any good. Now the Lord jesus hath made such Peace for us, that our Enemies shall not only not hurt us,
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but they shall be forced to do us much good. Wants, make us pray the more; Sorrows, do humble us more;
but they shall be forced to do us much good. Wants, make us pray the more; Sorrows, do humble us more;
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Temptations, make us exercise graces more;Temptations, make us exercise graces more;
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Desertions make us long for Heaven more 'Tis now part of our portion, to have not only Paul, and Apollos, and World, but to have Death it self to do us good.Desertions make us long for Heaven more It's now part of our portion, to have not only Paul, and Apollos, and World, but to have Death it self to do us good.
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L. 5. The troubles of our Souls, are the Souls of our Troubles. David's, do so appear.
L. 5. The Troubles of our Souls, Are the Souls of our Troubles. David's, do so appear.
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By the heaps of words that he pileth up to express them, they appear so. Death-sorrows, Hell-pains, Troubles and Sorrows that found him, and got hold of him.
By the heaps of words that he pileth up to express them, they appear so. Death-sorrows, hell-pains, Troubles and Sorrows that found him, and god hold of him.
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Oh what a deal of Water can the Sea contain more than a Thimble, or a Cockle-shell? And what an a like deal of good and evil is the Soul capable of more than the Body? And how much more to be pitied is the Soul that is betwixt Hope and Fear of God's Love,
O what a deal of Water can the Sea contain more than a Thimble, or a Cockleshell? And what an a like deal of good and evil is the Soul capable of more than the Body? And how much more to be pitied is the Soul that is betwixt Hope and fear of God's Love,
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than the Body that is between the Axe and the Block? [ Let the Reader that would see more of this, see the unparallellable Mr. Ro. Bolton upon Prov. 18.14. L. 6. In the Fire and Water, there's nothing like holy Prayer.
than the Body that is between the Axe and the Block? [ Let the Reader that would see more of this, see the unparallellable Mr. Ro. Bolton upon Curae 18.14. L. 6. In the Fire and Water, there's nothing like holy Prayer.
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David was in them both, with the witness: and in them, as the best course he could take, he prays.David was in them both, with the witness: and in them, as the best course he could take, he prays.
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Then called I on the Name of the Lord! O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my Soul!Then called I on the Name of the Lord! Oh Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my Soul!
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q.d. When I was beat off my Legs, I fell upon my Knees. I knew, the heavenly Father used to strike his Children no lower.Q.d When I was beatrice off my Legs, I fell upon my Knees. I knew, the heavenly Father used to strike his Children no lower.
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Yea, and to strike them for no purpose so much, as to bring them on their Praying Knees.
Yea, and to strike them for no purpose so much, as to bring them on their Praying Knees.
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Unmixed Praise is his delight in Heaven: but, upon Earth, 'tis Praise with Prayer he delights in.
Unmixed Praise is his delight in Heaven: but, upon Earth, it's Praise with Prayer he delights in.
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And which he makes the in-let of all his Mercies, and our true Consolations.
And which he makes the inlet of all his mercies, and our true Consolations.
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They quite mistake their way to welfare, who when they are distressed, sit still in lazy Complaints. Or go busie themselves in Complotments; hoping by their own and by borrowed Wisdom and Power to remove the Mountains that lay on their hearts.
They quite mistake their Way to welfare, who when they Are distressed, fit still in lazy Complaints. Or go busy themselves in Complotments; hoping by their own and by borrowed Wisdom and Power to remove the Mountains that lay on their hearts.
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Idleness, and carnal Activity, sink us deeper into sorrows; they never take us out. But Prayer honours God, and God honours Prayer.Idleness, and carnal Activity, sink us Deeper into sorrows; they never take us out. But Prayer honours God, and God honours Prayer.
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No want is so great, but He can supply it:
No want is so great, but He can supply it:
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and there's no Soul that Prays in Faith, but may be sure He will supply it.
and there's no Soul that Prays in Faith, but may be sure He will supply it.
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Is his Power only Infinite? no, his Goodness that makes Promises, and his Truth that keeps them, be fully as Infinite as that Power it self is.
Is his Power only Infinite? no, his goodness that makes Promises, and his Truth that keeps them, be Fully as Infinite as that Power it self is.
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What, therefore, is comparable to Prayer? 'Tis with it, and not without it, that Faith subdues worlds of evils, obtains Promises, muzzles Lions, quenches Fire, scapes the edge of Swords, of weak makes strong.
What, Therefore, is comparable to Prayer? It's with it, and not without it, that Faith subdues world's of evils, obtains Promises, muzzles Lions, quenches Fire, escapes the edge of Swords, of weak makes strong.
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Nothing can kill a Believer, but that which can stop the breath of his Prayer.
Nothing can kill a Believer, but that which can stop the breath of his Prayer.
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L. 7. God's gracious, righteous and merciful Acts, do teach us his gracious, righteous, and merciful Nature. They taught our Psalmist.
L. 7. God's gracious, righteous and merciful Acts, do teach us his gracious, righteous, and merciful Nature. They taught our Psalmist.
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He comes from declaring the former, to conclude the latter. He had said what God had Done;
He comes from declaring the former, to conclude the latter. He had said what God had Done;
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and ( verse the fifth) he says what God is.
and (verse the fifth) he Says what God is.
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Namely, Gracious; that is, Kind, without any Force or Necessity, and without any Merit or Motive from without his own heart.
Namely, Gracious; that is, Kind, without any Force or Necessity, and without any Merit or Motive from without his own heart.
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Righteous, that is, Just or Faithful. Merciful, that is, forward to help creatures Lying in misery. Be it observed;Righteous, that is, Just or Faithful. Merciful, that is, forward to help creatures Lying in misery. Be it observed;
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'tis the Nature of God, from whence alone, in many cases, we can draw any Hope or Peace.
it's the Nature of God, from whence alone, in many cases, we can draw any Hope or Peace.
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'Tis from thence alone, as the first Fountain, that, in all cases, we do or can draw it.
It's from thence alone, as the First Fountain, that, in all cases, we do or can draw it.
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'Tis for the Exaltation and Praise of his Nature, that he worketh all his works; and that he calleth us to consider all his works.
It's for the Exaltation and Praise of his Nature, that he works all his works; and that he calls us to Consider all his works.
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'Tis the reproach of his Nature, that Satan, above all things, aimeth and acts for: as that which upholds the Kingdom of Sin in the World.
It's the reproach of his Nature, that Satan, above all things, aimeth and acts for: as that which upholds the Kingdom of since in the World.
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Wherefore, miserable are they, who cannot set seal unto this Doctrine.
Wherefore, miserable Are they, who cannot Set seal unto this Doctrine.
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And who do not Learn what God Is, from what He Does. Their Religion is vain Pageantry, who,
And who do not Learn what God Is, from what He Does. Their Religion is vain Pageantry, who,
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while they cry up his Works, do not enamouredly see in them, the glory of Him the worker.
while they cry up his Works, do not enamouredly see in them, the glory of Him the worker.
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L. 8. God is a Believer's own God. So the Psalmist calls him, OUR GOD. To be sure, God is at his own Disposal.
L. 8. God is a Believer's own God. So the Psalmist calls him, OUR GOD. To be sure, God is At his own Disposal.
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He can give Himself to whom He pleaseth, to be Theirs in Marriage Covenant for ever.
He can give Himself to whom He Pleases, to be Theirs in Marriage Covenant for ever.
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And 'tis as certain, He hath so given Himself, and all that He Hath, unto sincere Believers.
And it's as certain, He hath so given Himself, and all that He Hath, unto sincere Believers.
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Who accordingly give themselves, and all that they Have unto Him. (Of both, I speak largely elsewhere.)
Who accordingly give themselves, and all that they Have unto Him. (Of both, I speak largely elsewhere.)
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L. 9. The most Shiftless Saints, have God their Saviour. The Lord preserves the Simple, saith verse the sixth.
L. 9. The most Shiftless Saints, have God their Saviour. The Lord preserves the Simple, Says verse the sixth.
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Men of least Policy, are saved by Him who is Only Wise. They are Preserved one, or other, or all ways;
Men of least Policy, Are saved by Him who is Only Wise. They Are Preserved one, or other, or all ways;
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viz. From evils, and In them, and out of them. L. 10. Sanctified hearts, remember their Wants, and their Helps. Davids did so:viz. From evils, and In them, and out of them. L. 10. Sanctified hearts, Remember their Wants, and their Helps. Davids did so:
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I was brought Low, and He helped me. Indeed sin takes away the heart. Corrupts the mind, Memory, and Will.I was brought Low, and He helped me. Indeed since Takes away the heart. Corrupts the mind, Memory, and Will.
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And lets not him be a Man, that will not be a Saint. Grace, on the contrary, raises the Mind, perfects the Memory, rectifies the Will.
And lets not him be a Man, that will not be a Saint. Grace, on the contrary, raises the Mind, perfects the Memory, Rectifies the Will.
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And make that he who will be a Saint, must be very like an Angel. That is, Humble and Grateful.
And make that he who will be a Saint, must be very like an Angel. That is, Humble and Grateful.
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Humble in ones self Grateful unto God.Humble in ones self Grateful unto God.
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Assoon shall Cherubims cease to remember that once they were Nothings, and God raised them out of Nothing;
As soon shall Cherubims cease to Remember that once they were Nothings, and God raised them out of Nothing;
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as an Holy Soul shall forget his great Depressions, and his Gods Exaltations of him out of them.
as an Holy Soul shall forget his great Depressions, and his God's Exaltations of him out of them.
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The Text we are now arrived to. And in it you see, (do ye not?) these Particulars;
The Text we Are now arrived to. And in it you see, (do you not?) these Particulars;
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to wit, (1.) The Preucher, David 's Conscience. (2.) The Auditory, David's whole man. (3.) The Sermon, an Exhortation to holy Quietness pressed by Gods motive Kindness. Many Doctrines, here meet us; and chiefly these.
to wit, (1.) The Preucher, David is Conscience. (2.) The Auditory, David's Whole man. (3.) The Sermon, an Exhortation to holy Quietness pressed by God's motive Kindness. Many Doctrines, Here meet us; and chiefly these.
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D. 1. Good men give themselves good Lectures. Davids have their Chaplains in their breasts. And Preach unto themselves.
D. 1. Good men give themselves good Lectures. Davids have their Chaplains in their breasts. And Preach unto themselves.
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Their own Reins do instruct them.
Their own Reins do instruct them.
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And indeed all men's words, and God's too, be unprofitable unto us, till they become the words of our Consciences unto us.
And indeed all men's words, and God's too, be unprofitable unto us, till they become the words of our Consciences unto us.
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He is an ill man, whose Conscience is a dumb Dog. D. 2. The best of men, do not keep perfectly still, in severe storms. David himself did not.
He is an ill man, whose Conscience is a dumb Dog. D. 2. The best of men, do not keep perfectly still, in severe storms. David himself did not.
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This charge, [ Return to thy Rest, ] plainly speaks his Removal from it. And a sinful Unquietness, it self.
This charge, [ Return to thy Rest, ] plainly speaks his Removal from it. And a sinful Unquietness, it self.
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We have heard indeed of Job's Patience in his Affliction: and so have we heard of his Impatience too.
We have herd indeed of Job's Patience in his Affliction: and so have we herd of his Impatience too.
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In that very grace wherein a good man is most Perfect, in that it self he is far from being Legally Perfect. Our gracious God doth not;
In that very grace wherein a good man is most Perfect, in that it self he is Far from being Legally Perfect. Our gracious God does not;
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and Men should not, let one act, or a few un-allowed acts denominate us;
and Men should not, let one act, or a few un-allowed acts denominate us;
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In no man, save Him who was God and Man, had ever Diligence or Patience its Perfect work. In the foresaid sense, Perfect.
In no man, save Him who was God and Man, had ever Diligence or Patience its Perfect work. In the foresaid sense, Perfect.
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We may not call our selves Hypocrites, for that which God doth not so call us.
We may not call our selves Hypocrites, for that which God does not so call us.
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Perfection is coveted by every one that is sincere;
Perfection is coveted by every one that is sincere;
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but 'tis not by any one in this Life attained. Sin came into us, when our Souls came into our Bodies:
but it's not by any one in this Life attained. since Come into us, when our Souls Come into our Bodies:
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and 'twill never go quite out of us till our Souls go quite out of them.
and it'll never go quite out of us till our Souls go quite out of them.
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Happy is he that has no sin Reigning or Raging! Till you are in Abraham's bosom you shall have sin Assaulting and Afflicting you.
Happy is he that has no since Reigning or Raging! Till you Are in Abraham's bosom you shall have since Assaulting and Afflicting you.
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And that in Adversity, and Prosperity too. — But the Truth I chuse to insist on is that which follows.
And that in Adversity, and Prosperity too. — But the Truth I choose to insist on is that which follows.
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D. 3. Rest in God is the state of Mind, that's Laboured for by the Children of God.
D. 3. Rest in God is the state of Mind, that's Laboured for by the Children of God.
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'Tis that, you see, whereto David laboriously called and instructed his Soul. And the record of it can be thought design'd for nothing so much,
It's that, you see, whereto David laboriously called and instructed his Soul. And the record of it can be Thought designed for nothing so much,
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as to provoke us to go and do likewise.
as to provoke us to go and do likewise.
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That thus we may the better do, the Proposition shall be briefly Explain'd and Proved in these four Considerations.
That thus we may the better do, the Proposition shall be briefly Explained and Proved in these four Considerations.
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C. 1. Rest is the Health. Or the pleasant Feeling of a Soul United unto, and Enjoying of its supreme good. Two things it importeth;
C. 1. Rest is the Health. Or the pleasant Feeling of a Soul United unto, and Enjoying of its supreme good. Two things it imports;
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Life, and Peace Rest, is not Death; nor is it Rage. Where there is no Life, there's none of the Spiritual Rest we speak of.Life, and Peace Rest, is not Death; nor is it Rage. Where there is no Life, there's none of the Spiritual Rest we speak of.
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Nor any other, but what a Stock or Stone possesses.
Nor any other, but what a Stock or Stone Possesses.
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Where there is no Peace, it need not be said what a distance there is from Rest. Raging Life, stands farther from Rest, than Dead Peace it self.
Where there is no Peace, it need not be said what a distance there is from Rest. Raging Life, Stands farther from Rest, than Dead Peace it self.
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A Flint stone is nearer to it, than a Furious malecontented man. Soul-rest, is a lively Peace, and Peaceful Life.
A Flint stone is nearer to it, than a Furious Malecontented man. Soul-rest, is a lively Peace, and Peaceful Life.
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And here think distinctly; (1.) No Creature is or can be its own happy-making good. (2.) All Living ones do crave such good, from without themselves. (3.) God is all good.
And Here think distinctly; (1.) No Creature is or can be its own happy-making good. (2.) All Living ones do crave such good, from without themselves. (3.) God is all good.
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Creatures have nothing, but what He puts and holds in 'em;
Creatures have nothing, but what He puts and holds in they;
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no virtue to benefit one another. (4.) Before the best Union unto God, we cannot have the best good from Him, By the best Union, understand nearest Relation. That of Adopted Sons and Covenanted Servants.
no virtue to benefit one Another. (4.) Before the best union unto God, we cannot have the best good from Him, By the best union, understand nearest Relation. That of Adopted Sons and Covenanted Servants.
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By the best good, understand that which is Spiritual and Eternal. (5.) When we have the best good bestown upon us by God, we are not at Rest in our selves presently.
By the best good, understand that which is Spiritual and Eternal. (5.) When we have the best good bestown upon us by God, we Are not At Rest in our selves presently.
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We are not well, till what is Bestown on us be also Enjoyed by us. (6.) Enjoyment, is made up of five Ingredients;
We Are not well, till what is Bestown on us be also Enjoyed by us. (6.) Enjoyment, is made up of five Ingredients;
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to wit, Use, Knowledge, Pleasure, Content, Security. We then Enjoy what God Is unto us, and what He also Doth for us,
to wit, Use, Knowledge, Pleasure, Content, Security. We then Enjoy what God Is unto us, and what He also Does for us,
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when we Use it for the just ends of it.
when we Use it for the just ends of it.
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When we duly reflect, and Discern our selves to be in the Possession and best use of those best things.
When we duly reflect, and Discern our selves to be in the Possession and best use of those best things.
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When we take Pleasure, and make glad our hearts in the Discovery thereof. When we Content and satisfie our selves with that Pleasure;
When we take Pleasure, and make glad our hearts in the Discovery thereof. When we Content and satisfy our selves with that Pleasure;
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saying, 'Tis Enough, yea 'tis All;
saying, It's Enough, yea it's All;
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we would not, nay, we cannot have it better with us, than Grace hath made it.
we would not, nay, we cannot have it better with us, than Grace hath made it.
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When, likewise, we have, and consider us to have strong Security, for Holding what we Have. (7.) Rest, is the State and Temper of a Soul thus enjoying God, through Jesus Christ. It's such a Soul's satisfiedness;
When, likewise, we have, and Consider us to have strong Security, for Holding what we Have. (7.) Rest, is the State and Temper of a Soul thus enjoying God, through jesus christ. It's such a Soul's satisfiedness;
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and that in a double reference;
and that in a double Referente;
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to all that God has yet done, and all that God shall ever do. A Soul in the Rest which our Text intends, thus speaketh:
to all that God has yet done, and all that God shall ever do. A Soul in the Rest which our Text intends, thus speaks:
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Lord, I must speak as I find. Thou hast hitherto done all things well. I must needs approve, yea and applaud all.
Lord, I must speak as I find. Thou hast hitherto done all things well. I must needs approve, yea and applaud all.
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I am sure Thou thy self canst not mend it;
I am sure Thou thy self Canst not mend it;
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for there has been in it no fault. I shall never forgive my self my trespasses, in the hard thoughts I have had of any thing by Thee done.
for there has been in it no fault. I shall never forgive my self my Trespasses, in the hard thoughts I have had of any thing by Thee done.
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If I remember them in Heaven, I shall there Blush to all Eternity for them. Lord, for the future I project to be wiser.
If I Remember them in Heaven, I shall there Blush to all Eternity for them. Lord, for the future I project to be Wiser.
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I do now let fall all Contest with Thee, about future Events in this World. I put a Blank in thy hand; write, Lord, thy Pleasure.
I do now let fallen all Contest with Thee, about future Events in this World. I put a Blank in thy hand; write, Lord, thy Pleasure.
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Write the Kind and Quality of the things that shall befal me. Write the Measure and Quantity of them.
writ the Kind and Quality of the things that shall befall me. writ the Measure and Quantity of them.
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Write the Term and Continuance of them too! Order my Lot while I sojourn on Earth, even how Thou pleasest.
writ the Term and Continuance of them too! Order my Lot while I sojourn on Earth, even how Thou pleasest.
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Thy Will shall be my Will. If ever I contradict the former, I shall the latter too.
Thy Will shall be my Will. If ever I contradict the former, I shall the latter to.
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Thou canst not do what ought to Offend me; or what ought not to Please me.
Thou Canst not do what ought to Offend me; or what ought not to Please me.
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Nor can I any way do my self hurt, but by unjust surmising that what Thou dost is not good.
Nor can I any Way do my self hurt, but by unjust surmising that what Thou dost is not good.
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I command my self, having Peace with Thee above, to maintain Quietness for ever within. And not admit any thing from without to make a tumult in the Region of my Heart.
I command my self, having Peace with Thee above, to maintain Quietness for ever within. And not admit any thing from without to make a tumult in the Region of my Heart.
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No, but to behave my self as may shew that I do account Thee a sufficient Shield from evil, and Store of good.
No, but to behave my self as may show that I do account Thee a sufficient Shield from evil, and Store of good.
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And this, by walking on the waves, if Thou callest, without sinking. By entring the Fiery Furnace, if Thou wilt have me, without Desponding. By trusting in Thee,
And this, by walking on the waves, if Thou Callest, without sinking. By entering the Fiery Furnace, if Thou wilt have me, without Desponding. By trusting in Thee,
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even when Thou appearest to slay me.
even when Thou appearest to slay me.
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C. 2. There's no Perfect Rest behither Abraham 's bosom. It is a Truth, denied by none, tho' considered duly by few;
C. 2. There's no Perfect Rest behither Abraham is bosom. It is a Truth, denied by none, though considered duly by few;
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a state of Adoption is a state of Rest. Upon thy first Repentance, and Faith, thou art made a Child of God, John 1.12. Being his Child, thou hast a Child's portion. And to be sure, the Children of his house are free.
a state of Adoption is a state of Rest. Upon thy First Repentance, and Faith, thou art made a Child of God, John 1.12. Being his Child, thou hast a Child's portion. And to be sure, the Children of his house Are free.
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Free from the condemning Wrath of God the Law-giver and Judge; free from the Power of Satan the Jayler and Executioner;
Free from the condemning Wrath of God the Lawgiver and Judge; free from the Power of Satan the Jailer and Executioner;
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free from all the Dominion of Sin (that is a worse Enemy than Satan himself;) free from all things that totally exclude Rest. I,
free from all the Dominion of since (that is a Worse Enemy than Satan himself;) free from all things that totally exclude Rest. I,
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and have all things that do constitute and make the foresaid Rest. Who doubts it? they have some Knowledge of God;
and have all things that do constitute and make the foresaid Rest. Who doubts it? they have Some Knowledge of God;
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some Use of his holy Name, and his Peerless Excellencies. Some Pleasure therein, and some Content therewith.
Some Use of his holy Name, and his Peerless Excellencies. some Pleasure therein, and Some Content therewith.
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And some Confidence too of the unmoveableness of their good estate. These latter they have sometimes, and in some measures: and much more the former.
And Some Confidence too of the unmovableness of their good estate. These latter they have sometime, and in Some measures: and much more the former.
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But yet, tho' now we are the Children of God, it doth not in this World perfectly appear. No, our very Life is Hid; and so is our Rest, in great part.
But yet, though now we Are the Children of God, it does not in this World perfectly appear. No, our very Life is Hid; and so is our Rest, in great part.
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Infinite Wisdom sees good to make a difference of degrees between Grace and Glory.
Infinite Wisdom sees good to make a difference of Degrees between Grace and Glory.
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And to make the state of Glory, one of all Rest: and the state of Grace, one of but some Rest. The state of Glory, one of Rest, absolutely: and the state of Grace, one of Rest,
And to make the state of Glory, one of all Rest: and the state of Grace, one of but Some Rest. The state of Glory, one of Rest, absolutely: and the state of Grace, one of Rest,
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but comparatively. I say, but comparatively. In comparison of the Wilderness, Canaan was a Rest: but compared unto Heaven, what was it? True, it flowed with Milk and Hony;
but comparatively. I say, but comparatively. In comparison of the Wilderness, Canaan was a Rest: but compared unto Heaven, what was it? True, it flowed with Milk and Honey;
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but it had also Thorns and Briars. Compared to the state of Sin, the state of Grace is Heaven upon Earth;
but it had also Thorns and Briers. Compared to the state of since, the state of Grace is Heaven upon Earth;
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but compare it to Heaven above, and then 'tis (dicere ausim) but a Hell upon Earth.
but compare it to Heaven above, and then it's (dicere ausim) but a Hell upon Earth.
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Such an Hell, that St. Austin 's words are known to be true;
Such an Hell, that Saint Austin is words Are known to be true;
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Some good men have need of Patience to Live, as much as others have need of Patience to Die. some good men have need of Patience to Live, as much as Others have need of Patience to Die.
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There want not Reasons, for God's so ordering things. And our Divines have not been sparing in their accounts of them. I forbear it here:
There want not Reasons, for God's so ordering things. And our Divines have not been sparing in their accounts of them. I forbear it Here:
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praying only that it be observ'd, Disturbing Trouble shall as soon get up to Heaven, as Undisturbed Rest come down to us in this World.
praying only that it be observed, Disturbing Trouble shall as soon get up to Heaven, as Undisturbed Rest come down to us in this World.
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Christ our Head, had never any sinful Sorrow indeed: but neither had He, before his Exaltation, any sorrowless Comfort here below.
christ our Head, had never any sinful Sorrow indeed: but neither had He, before his Exaltation, any sorrowless Comfort Here below.
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We, imperfectly sanctified creatures, have neither any Sorrow that is altogether sinless;
We, imperfectly sanctified creatures, have neither any Sorrow that is altogether sinless;
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or any Comfort that is altogether sorrowless. One of the Thieves on the Cross did Blaspheme, Mark 15.31. Our murmuring Flesh and Corruption, tho' crucified, doth break out.
or any Comfort that is altogether sorrowless. One of the Thieves on the Cross did Blaspheme, Mark 15.31. Our murmuring Flesh and Corruption, though Crucified, does break out.
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And raises, in every state, unquiet and unruly Thoughts.
And raises, in every state, unquiet and unruly Thoughts.
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The World 's Objects also, deceive us with their Emptiness, and vex us with their Falseness.
The World is Objects also, deceive us with their Emptiness, and vex us with their Falseness.
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Satan, likewise, by Injections of his, hath more than a few ways to Disturb us.Satan, likewise, by Injections of his, hath more than a few ways to Disturb us.
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In a word, there are four things whereto we are here liable, which make perfect Peace here impossible.
In a word, there Are four things whereto we Are Here liable, which make perfect Peace Here impossible.
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I mean, Bodily Diseases, Mental Errors, Divine Desertions, and Satanical Temptations. By means hereof, the troublesom Thoughts in our minds, are made as numberless as the wandring Atoms in the Air.
I mean, Bodily Diseases, Mental Errors, Divine Desertions, and Satanical Temptations. By means hereof, the troublesome Thoughts in our minds, Are made as numberless as the wandering Atoms in the Air.
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And 'tis an imperfect Patience, wherein our souls are in our best days possessed. A quiet and calm Spirit is in God's sight a Jewel, for Excellency;
And it's an imperfect Patience, wherein our Souls Are in our best days possessed. A quiet and Cam Spirit is in God's sighed a Jewel, for Excellency;
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in our sight 'tis a Jewel for Rarity. Nor is it any where found, but abundance of flaws are found in it.
in our sighed it's a Jewel for Rarity. Nor is it any where found, but abundance of flaws Are found in it.
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Where is Wealth without Care? Where is Pleasure, without Weariness? Where is Honour or Praise, without Hazard? Who has Friends, without any Guile in them? Who has Relations and no Crosses in them? Who hath found out that Age, that is without it's Infirmities? I will ask but once more, and pass on.
Where is Wealth without Care? Where is Pleasure, without Weariness? Where is Honour or Praise, without Hazard? Who has Friends, without any Guile in them? Who has Relations and no Crosses in them? Who hath found out that Age, that is without it's Infirmities? I will ask but once more, and pass on.
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Who hath grace without adherent Corruption, Hope without Fear, and Comforts without Eclipses?
Who hath grace without adherent Corruption, Hope without fear, and Comforts without Eclipses?
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C. 3. There is more perfect Rest attainable, than what is yet by any of us attained.
C. 3. There is more perfect Rest attainable, than what is yet by any of us attained.
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The best souls do often lose of that which they had.
The best Souls do often loose of that which they had.
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But never do they gain all that they may have If any have so done, they are black Swans, rare Instances.
But never do they gain all that they may have If any have so done, they Are black Swans, rare Instances.
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Generally, all sober Christians will grant, they Need more than they have.
Generally, all Sobrium Christians will grant, they Need more than they have.
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Nor will they dare to say, that their Diligence in time past could not have gain'd more.
Nor will they Dare to say, that their Diligence in time passed could not have gained more.
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Or that their holy Industry from this time will not gain more.
Or that their holy Industry from this time will not gain more.
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All sincere Converts, do enter into Rest. They pass Jordan, they set their feet on Canaan. Nor is it God's will that they should keep by the Rivers side.
All sincere Converts, do enter into Rest. They pass Jordan, they Set their feet on Canaan. Nor is it God's will that they should keep by the rivers side.
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He gives them Eyes and Feet. Understanding, and strength And commands them to use both for getting further up into the Pleasant Land. Every Believer, upon his first Union unto Christ, makes God name his strong tower. He runs into it, and he Rests in it.
He gives them Eyes and Feet. Understanding, and strength And commands them to use both for getting further up into the Pleasant Land. Every Believer, upon his First union unto christ, makes God name his strong tower. He runs into it, and he Rests in it.
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But how? Into the outer parts he runs, and in but small part, comparatively, he Rests.
But how? Into the outer parts he runs, and in but small part, comparatively, he Rests.
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Now God saith not, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no step further But contrarily;
Now God Says not, Hitherto shalt thou come, and no step further But contrarily;
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He calls to come farther in, into the Chambers of purer Peace and Rest, Isa. 26.20. I, and to advance toward the fulness of Joy, 1 John 1.4. Let it be observed;
He calls to come farther in, into the Chambers of Purer Peace and Rest, Isaiah 26.20. I, and to advance towards the fullness of Joy, 1 John 1.4. Let it be observed;
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The Rest in God we speak of, is a Grace. Grace, is a Growing thing. 'Tis but a Seed of it that the Holy Ghost infuseth, in our first Conversion.
The Rest in God we speak of, is a Grace. Grace, is a Growing thing. It's but a Seed of it that the Holy Ghost infuseth, in our First Conversion.
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But, like the grain of Mustard Seed, it grows. He that Infuseth it, doth Increase it.
But, like the grain of Mustard Seed, it grows. He that Infuseth it, does Increase it.
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He brings it unto it's just measure and Size, in every Convert.
He brings it unto it's just measure and Size, in every Convert.
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He Keeps it Growing until the very Harvest. Nor is ever Grace at a full stand, till it be ripened into Glory.
He Keeps it Growing until the very Harvest. Nor is ever Grace At a full stand, till it be ripened into Glory.
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'Tis often told you, and I hope you know: the Holy Spirits work is to set us working.
It's often told you, and I hope you know: the Holy Spirits work is to Set us working.
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All that He works for us and in us, 〈 ◊ 〉 works by us.
All that He works for us and in us, 〈 ◊ 〉 works by us.
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Consequently, we •ay by no means imagine, but that we have room to Mend till we come to Heaven.
Consequently, we •ay by no means imagine, but that we have room to Mend till we come to Heaven.
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And have an increase to make in this and every grace.
And have an increase to make in this and every grace.
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The greatest Charity must take it for Phrenzie, if any man should say to this purpose.
The greatest Charity must take it for Frenzy, if any man should say to this purpose.
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Long hath been my Conflict? and I have obtain'd some Conquest over the enemies of my Souls Rest. I cannot expect, nor will I therefore endeavour after more.
Long hath been my Conflict? and I have obtained Some Conquest over the enemies of my Souls Rest. I cannot expect, nor will I Therefore endeavour After more.
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My work shall be to keep, not enlarge my victory.
My work shall be to keep, not enlarge my victory.
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My will is melted into the will of God as much as I ever look to have it. Inwardly I Fret as little;
My will is melted into the will of God as much as I ever look to have it. Inwardly I Fret as little;
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outwardly I Murmur as little as I am ever like to do.
outwardly I Murmur as little as I am ever like to do.
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It were vain to pray the Holy Spirit, to make my own Spirit less Tumultuous and confused than ' tis.
It were vain to pray the Holy Spirit, to make my own Spirit less Tumultuous and confused than ' this.
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To hold it any higher than He does already, from sinking Discouragements, or distracting Cares. In all that comes on me, my Mind is as satisfied as ever it will be, that 'tis God's doing,
To hold it any higher than He does already, from sinking Discouragements, or distracting Cares. In all that comes on me, my Mind is as satisfied as ever it will be, that it's God's doing,
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and that 'tis Just and Good. My Will also is as obsequious, yielding and submissive, as it can be made.
and that it's Just and Good. My Will also is as obsequious, yielding and submissive, as it can be made.
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The tenor and temper of my Soul is as like Heaven as it will ever be upon earth, &c. No gracious Heart can have such a Mouth.
The tenor and temper of my Soul is as like Heaven as it will ever be upon earth, etc. No gracious Heart can have such a Mouth.
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As long as 'tis it self and free from Lunacy, it cannot. Nay, but it will speak clean contrarily.
As long as it's it self and free from Lunacy, it cannot. Nay, but it will speak clean contrarily.
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C. 4. The Children of God, do upon many and mighty Motives, seek to attain all Rest in God that is attainable.
C. 4. The Children of God, do upon many and mighty Motives, seek to attain all Rest in God that is attainable.
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They think not less than All, to be enough for their present state. And they have Reasons enough for that their Thought.
They think not less than All, to be enough for their present state. And they have Reasons enough for that their Thought.
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Some of them, and not the Least, shall be proposed. God's Servants consider the following particulars.
some of them, and not the Least, shall be proposed. God's Servants Consider the following particulars.
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(1.) There is a Necessity of Precept. God commands, that Degrees of Rest unattained be laboriously sought.
(1.) There is a Necessity of Precept. God commands, that Degrees of Rest unattained be laboriously sought.
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As well as that the Degrees attained be watchfully kept. He requires not the Principle of any grace, without the Practice;
As well as that the Degrees attained be watchfully kept. He requires not the Principle of any grace, without the Practice;
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nor Perseverance in any, without Proficience. As expresly we are bid to Grow, as to stand in grace.
nor Perseverance in any, without Proficience. As expressly we Are bid to Grow, as to stand in grace.
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Now where the word of God's Command is, there is Power.
Now where the word of God's Command is, there is Power.
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In a gracious Soul there is such a powerful impression made, as there is in a Subject's heart by his Kings commandment;
In a gracious Soul there is such a powerful impression made, as there is in a Subject's heart by his Kings Commandment;
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or in a Child's by his Father's. (2.) There is a Necessity of means. Of means unto our chief end, yea our whole one.
or in a Child's by his Father's. (2.) There is a Necessity of means. Of means unto our chief end, yea our Whole one.
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Our Ultimate one, which is God's Honour; our Near one, which is Our own Good; our Intermediate one, which is our Neighbour's Good.
Our Ultimate one, which is God's Honour; our Near one, which is Our own Good; our Intermediate one, which is our Neighbour's Good.
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Rest in God is an undispensably requisite Means unto all three. And our Degrees in them, can be but according as our Degrees of Rest are.
Rest in God is an undispensably requisite Means unto all three. And our Degrees in them, can be but according as our Degrees of Rest Are.
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For the Being and Life, the Beauty and the Strength, of all Duty unto God, consisteth much in this Rest. Is God my God? do I Hallow his Name? or do I Look like Christ's disciple? Till I Lye down at his foot, submit to his Will, content me with his Pleasure? Excepting against nothing that He does? No;
For the Being and Life, the Beauty and the Strength, of all Duty unto God, Consisteth much in this Rest. Is God my God? do I Hallow his Name? or do I Look like Christ's disciple? Till I Lie down At his foot, submit to his Will, content me with his Pleasure? Excepting against nothing that He does? No;
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but when a Soul doth this, it acts not a Single grace, but all graces together.
but when a Soul does this, it acts not a Single grace, but all graces together.
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It acts them not meanly neither, but illustriously and amiably. With huge strength and demonstrations strongest of Truth and Goodness.
It acts them not meanly neither, but illustriously and amiably. With huge strength and demonstrations Strongest of Truth and goodness.
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As for our own Good, it stands in Receiving from God what thro' Christ he Gives. Waiting for what he Promises.
As for our own Good, it Stands in Receiving from God what through christ he Gives. Waiting for what he Promises.
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Giving back what he requires from our hands.Giving back what he requires from our hands.
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And how requisite is a Quiet spirit to all these? The Vessel into which a Liquor is poured, must not stir and jog up and down, but be held still.
And how requisite is a Quiet Spirit to all these? The Vessel into which a Liquour is poured, must not stir and jog up and down, but be held still.
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Are we Vessels of mercy? Are we to receive the waters of Life, the streams of grace? If so, the spirit of grace must hold still our Spirits.
are we Vessels of mercy? are we to receive the waters of Life, the streams of grace? If so, the Spirit of grace must hold still our Spirits.
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Keep them Quiet and unhurryed and submissive.
Keep them Quiet and unhurryed and submissive.
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So, if we are to Live by Hope, and wait for the glory to be revealed,
So, if we Are to Live by Hope, and wait for the glory to be revealed,
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how needful is Rest? Assoon may you see with shut eyes, as Hope with vexing and restless hearts.
how needful is Rest? As soon may you see with shut eyes, as Hope with vexing and restless hearts.
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Rest and Submission be the inlets of Hope, as Hope is the inlet of Consolation and Joy. The Worship we are to give unto God, hath this to be said of it.Rest and Submission be the inlets of Hope, as Hope is the inlet of Consolation and Joy. The Worship we Are to give unto God, hath this to be said of it.
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It hath a Soul and Body, a Kernel and Shell, a Substance and Shadow.
It hath a Soul and Body, a Kernel and Shell, a Substance and Shadow.
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An heart that is like either to the Dead Sea or to the Adriatick raging Sea, may give God the carcass, the Shell, and the Shadow of worship.
an heart that is like either to the Dead Sea or to the Adriatic raging Sea, may give God the carcase, the Shell, and the Shadow of worship.
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The Soul, the Kernel, the Substance, none can give but the resigning, resting heart.
The Soul, the Kernel, the Substance, none can give but the resigning, resting heart.
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That which Resigns it self unto God's good will, and Rests confident there will be nothing but what ought to be in his works.
That which Resigns it self unto God's good will, and Rests confident there will be nothing but what ought to be in his works.
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As for our Usefulness to the Conversion of sinners, or Edification of Converts, let Reason and Experience speak!
As for our Usefulness to the Conversion of Sinners, or Edification of Converts, let Reason and Experience speak!
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Will the mire cast out of a troubled muddied Soul conduce unto these ends, or to the quite contrary? Words signify little, without an efficacy-giving Example.
Will the mire cast out of a troubled muddied Soul conduce unto these ends, or to the quite contrary? Words signify little, without an efficacy-giving Exampl.
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But a Restless man's whole Conversation, is one continued slander of Religion. And a Disswasive from it.
But a Restless Man's Whole Conversation, is one continued slander of Religion. And a Dissuasive from it.
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In short, the Philosopher says right. Whatever moves, must move upon somewhat Unmoveable. Ships move on the Sea 'tis true;
In short, the Philosopher Says right. Whatever moves, must move upon somewhat Unmovable. Ships move on the Sea it's true;
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but the Sea moves on that which moves not. Coach-wheels move up and down; but so doth not the Axle-tree to which they are fastned.
but the Sea moves on that which moves not. Coach-wheels move up and down; but so does not the Axletree to which they Are fastened.
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Man's heart can in no good course move, till it be joyned unto God, and rest in Him who is unmovable.
Man's heart can in no good course move, till it be joined unto God, and rest in Him who is unmovable.
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'Tis by Rest in Him, we are fitted for every Motion for Him .
It's by Rest in Him, we Are fitted for every Motion for Him.
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(3.) There is a Necessity of Covenant. There is no true Servant of God,
(3.) There is a Necessity of Covenant. There is no true Servant of God,
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but what is a Covenant one.
but what is a Covenant one.
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Nor any Covenant one, but what has Promised and Vowed sincere and entire Acquiescence in God's Will.
Nor any Covenant one, but what has Promised and Vowed sincere and entire Acquiescence in God's Will.
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Praying, without limitation, that his Will be done. Yea, and upon Earth as in Heaven. Now, do Covenants signifie any thing or nothing? signed, sealed Covenants.
Praying, without limitation, that his Will be done. Yea, and upon Earth as in Heaven. Now, do Covenants signify any thing or nothing? signed, sealed Covenants.
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Such is our Covenant with God, in Baptism, and at his Holy Table sign'd and seal'd.
Such is our Covenant with God, in Baptism, and At his Holy Table signed and sealed.
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Or dreams any man, that he hath risen to a full performance of his Sacramental Engagement? If not, he must feel it's force on his Soul, constraining to pursue more Rest in God.
Or dreams any man, that he hath risen to a full performance of his Sacramental Engagement? If not, he must feel it's force on his Soul, constraining to pursue more Rest in God.
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Or else be inclined to renounce his Baptism; as indeed the most among us, but too practically do.
Or Else be inclined to renounce his Baptism; as indeed the most among us, but too practically do.
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(4.) There is a Necessity of Interest. God allows, yea commands us to Love our selves wisely, without any stint.
(4.) There is a Necessity of Interest. God allows, yea commands us to Love our selves wisely, without any stint.
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The sum of all his Commands is this; " Be happy!
The sum of all his Commands is this; " Be happy!
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Whatever is truly for my eternal Interest, the same is my Duty. Now, if any thing be so, Rest in God is so.
Whatever is truly for my Eternal Interest, the same is my Duty. Now, if any thing be so, Rest in God is so.
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For why? Satan can have no good angling in the waters of my Soul, if they be not Troubled. Temptations spoil men;
For why? Satan can have no good angling in the waters of my Soul, if they be not Troubled. Temptations spoil men;
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but Content with God's Will, spoils and shames Temptations.
but Content with God's Will, spoils and shames Temptations.
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Yea, and it doth by our Comforts, as our Saviour by the Loaves and Fishes, Matth. 14. It multiplies them miraculously;
Yea, and it does by our Comforts, as our Saviour by the Loaves and Fish, Matthew 14. It multiplies them miraculously;
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and makes a very few of them, enough for us, and to spare. A little with Content, is not a little. 'Tis a great deal.
and makes a very few of them, enough for us, and to spare. A little with Content, is not a little. It's a great deal.
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And a great deal, and Content with it, is very Heaven it self.
And a great deal, and Content with it, is very Heaven it self.
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A great man hath said, A Contented spirit on Earth, is in some respects better than Heaven. Boldly I will say;
A great man hath said, A Contented Spirit on Earth, is in Some respects better than Heaven. Boldly I will say;
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'Tis the best of Heaven that we can have on Earth, to Rest always and Depend on the Lord of Earth and Heaven. Living off from Creatures;
It's the best of Heaven that we can have on Earth, to Rest always and Depend on the Lord of Earth and Heaven. Living off from Creatures;
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and from under their Power to Glad or Sadden us. And knowing this unquestionable truth, That sound Christians Possess all things.
and from under their Power to Glad or Sadden us. And knowing this unquestionable truth, That found Christians Possess all things.
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Or, if they don't, they have given them the good of all they want, as truly as the good of what they have.
Or, if they don't, they have given them the good of all they want, as truly as the good of what they have.
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The Honour, that Rest in God doth crown a Soul with, is the greatest that God can be imagined to give, or a Creature receive.
The Honour, that Rest in God does crown a Soul with, is the greatest that God can be imagined to give, or a Creature receive.
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It makes as like God as a Creature can be.
It makes as like God as a Creature can be.
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When you have all you would have in Him, you are next Happy and Honourable to Him, that has all in Himself that He would have.
When you have all you would have in Him, you Are next Happy and Honourable to Him, that has all in Himself that He would have.
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(5.) There is a Necessity of Nature. The very Nature of a Regenerate man, is against Vexation at what God does.
(5.) There is a Necessity of Nature. The very Nature of a Regenerate man, is against Vexation At what God does.
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And is for the most entire resignation unto his Pleasure. Unregenerate men's carnal mind, is all Enmity;
And is for the most entire resignation unto his Pleasure. Unregenerate men's carnal mind, is all Enmity;
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and such as cannot be Subject to, and Quiet in, God's Will. But the New-born man's renewed mind, is all Friendship;
and such as cannot be Subject to, and Quiet in, God's Will. But the Newborn Man's renewed mind, is all Friendship;
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and such as cannot but be Flexible to, and be at Rest in it. At least, it cannot but wish, and will, and pray, and strive to be so.
and such as cannot but be Flexible to, and be At Rest in it. At least, it cannot but wish, and will, and pray, and strive to be so.
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God calls Unquiet hearts, Rebels. And so do his Children call their own hearts when they be Unquiet.
God calls Unquiet hearts, Rebels. And so do his Children call their own hearts when they be Unquiet.
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Saints in Heaven can have no actual Discontent; Saints on Earth can have no allowed Discontent.
Saints in Heaven can have no actual Discontent; Saints on Earth can have no allowed Discontent.
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The Nature of these is as truly against it, as the Nature of those is. Albeit their Power against its invasion be not so great.
The Nature of these is as truly against it, as the Nature of those is. Albeit their Power against its invasion be not so great.
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Their good Apprehension of God, and their good Affections toward Him, be the same for Kind, tho' not for Degree.
Their good Apprehension of God, and their good Affections towards Him, be the same for Kind, though not for Degree.
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It remains that we Apply all. May He who only teaches to Profit, teach you this;
It remains that we Apply all. May He who only Teaches to Profit, teach you this;
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without which 'tis impossible to Profit.
without which it's impossible to Profit.
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Rest is so suitable to natural Desires, that I must suppose you always to desire it.
Rest is so suitable to natural Desires, that I must suppose you always to desire it.
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Our Days are so troublesom and stormy, that, methinks your present care for it should be above ordinary.Our Days Are so troublesome and stormy, that, methinks your present care for it should be above ordinary.
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And that very Providence which occasioned this Sermon, one would think, should contribute much to your Persuadableness by it.
And that very Providence which occasioned this Sermon, one would think, should contribute much to your Persuadableness by it.
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In hope that some will make a good use of it, and with desire that all of you may, I shall set before you two things;
In hope that Some will make a good use of it, and with desire that all of you may, I shall Set before you two things;
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viz. The principal Truths this Doctrine calls to us to Consider; and the special Duties it obligeth us to Practise.viz. The principal Truths this Doctrine calls to us to Consider; and the special Duties it obliges us to Practise.
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Of these Truths, I commend five. T. 1. Good men are careful about the Temper of their Minds.
Of these Truths, I commend five. T. 1. Good men Are careful about the Temper of their Minds.
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All men are so about the Temper of their Bodies. As for their Minds, most are very heedless.
All men Are so about the Temper of their Bodies. As for their Minds, most Are very heedless.
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And tamely bear any Temper that comes upon them. Not having ill Tempers Lamented, or gracious ones Laboured for, by them.
And tamely bear any Temper that comes upon them. Not having ill Tempers Lamented, or gracious ones Laboured for, by them.
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But men of good hearts, are not a little careful about their good plight and tempers. Prov. 4.23. Keep thy heart with all diligence, is a Text engraven deeply on their hearts.
But men of good hearts, Are not a little careful about their good plighted and tempers. Curae 4.23. Keep thy heart with all diligence, is a Text engraven deeply on their hearts.
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[ And I would that Mr. Richard Alleines golden Sermons upon it, were more in peoples hands. ]
[ And I would that Mr. Richard Alleines golden Sermons upon it, were more in peoples hands. ]
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T. 2. This World, as bad as 'tis, is not so bad as some hasty folk make of it.
T. 2. This World, as bad as it's, is not so bad as Some hasty folk make of it.
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Such, I mean, as exclaim against it as a Place uncapable of any Rest. And altogether unfit for Comfort or Joy.
Such, I mean, as exclaim against it as a Place uncapable of any Rest. And altogether unfit for Comfort or Joy.
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True, we are here, all of us, defiled with rebelling Corruptions, clothed with numberless Infirmities, loaded with past Guilts, assaulted with present Temptations. We are by Satan buffeted, by Men oppressed, by God afflicted. Be it confessed therefore;
True, we Are Here, all of us, defiled with rebelling Corruptions, clothed with numberless Infirmities, loaded with past Guilts, assaulted with present Temptations. We Are by Satan buffeted, by Men oppressed, by God afflicted. Be it confessed Therefore;
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without some solid support, (Vivere non est Vita,) our Life is scarcely worth the name of Life.
without Some solid support, (Vivere non est Vita,) our Life is scarcely worth the name of Life.
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But yet, all Rest is not reserved for next World.
But yet, all Rest is not reserved for next World.
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There is a Lord that in this World, rebukes Temptations, pardoneth Guilts, heals Infirmities, subdues Corruptions, heightens Consolations above Sufferings.
There is a Lord that in this World, rebukes Temptations, Pardoneth Guilts, heals Infirmities, subdues Corruptions, heightens Consolations above Sufferings.
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And who in this World it self, bids and makes his Children to Rest and Rejoyce in Him.
And who in this World it self, bids and makes his Children to Rest and Rejoice in Him.
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Such a thing there is as an Heaven upon Earth. And 'tis long of our selves if we find it not.
Such a thing there is as an Heaven upon Earth. And it's long of our selves if we find it not.
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T. 3. Serious Christianity, doth little deserve the imputations of Sourness and Melancholy.
T. 3. Serious Christianity, does little deserve the imputations of Sourness and Melancholy.
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What is it but a Life studiously Quiet and Comfortable? It's Possessors chide themselves for nothing more,
What is it but a Life studiously Quiet and Comfortable? It's Possessors' chide themselves for nothing more,
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than their foolish departures from their true Rest. They proclaim it Comely to rejoyce, Psalm 33.1.
than their foolish departures from their true Rest. They proclaim it Comely to rejoice, Psalm 33.1.
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And profess that they do so with Joy unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1.8. Have they at times their Shipwracks of Rest, in which neither Sun nor Star appears? Yes, they have.
And profess that they do so with Joy unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1.8. Have they At times their shipwrecks of Rest, in which neither Sun nor Star appears? Yes, they have.
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But then it self, Light, and Rest, and Joy are sown for them, as they be not for sinners.
But then it self, Light, and Rest, and Joy Are sown for them, as they be not for Sinners.
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And their Sorrows be, but like a travailing Woman's, the fore-runners of Joy. Their bitterest Aloes be better therefore than sinners most sweetned Arsenick.
And their Sorrows be, but like a travailing Woman's, the forerunners of Joy. Their Bitterest Aloes be better Therefore than Sinners most sweetened Arsenic.
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Sinners be still in little Quiet, and be going to less. Good men have always some, and are going where they shall have all.
Sinners be still in little Quiet, and be going to less. Good men have always Some, and Are going where they shall have all.
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Sincere Religion, is the only Element in which Rest or Peace can live. T. 4. We never do well to be angry at what God does.
Sincere Religion, is the only Element in which Rest or Peace can live. T. 4. We never do well to be angry At what God does.
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Grace carries us to expel and prevent anger and unquietness. 'Tis Corruption inclines us at any time to Plead for it.
Grace carries us to expel and prevent anger and unquietness. It's Corruption inclines us At any time to Plead for it.
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Indeed we may reasonably and sinlesly, Resent Afflictions.
Indeed we may reasonably and sinlessly, Resent Afflictions.
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Yea, 'tis our Duty to abhor stupidity, and not (thro' unsensibleness) despise God's Chastening.
Yea, it's our Duty to abhor stupidity, and not (through unsensibleness) despise God's Chastening.
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We may likewise, humbly make our Moans to God; and pour out our complaints unto our Brethren.
We may likewise, humbly make our Moans to God; and pour out our complaints unto our Brothers.
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We also may and ought to use all innocent means, to get from under afflictive evils. Scripture and Nature vouch this.
We also may and ought to use all innocent means, to get from under afflictive evils. Scripture and Nature vouch this.
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But to Rage and Repine at God's work, is to Blaspheme his Majesty. And 'tis certainly the Logick of the Devil, that frames Arguments against God. Arguments I call them;
But to Rage and Repine At God's work, is to Blaspheme his Majesty. And it's Certainly the Logic of the devil, that frames Arguments against God. Arguments I call them;
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but they are but in colour and false appearance so.
but they Are but in colour and false appearance so.
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Sin and Satan have a great hold of a man, when ever he offers to bring such to justifie his blaming of God; e. gr.
since and Satan have a great hold of a man, when ever he offers to bring such to justify his blaming of God; e. Great.
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Obj. Can I be Troubled too much? my Trouble is for sin. Ans. You must not for Sin it self be Troubled more than God requires.
Object Can I be Troubled too much? my Trouble is for since. Ans. You must not for since it self be Troubled more than God requires.
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And that is unto Humiliation, not Desperation. Distraction fits for Bedlam, not for Heaven.
And that is unto Humiliation, not Desperation. Distraction fits for Bedlam, not for Heaven.
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If your Trouble be for Sin, your care should be to keep Sin out of your Trouble.
If your Trouble be for since, your care should be to keep since out of your Trouble.
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Obj. God has Departed from me; Can I take on too much? Ans. Yes, you may.
Object God has Departed from me; Can I take on too much? Ans. Yes, you may.
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If He be gone from you, go you and cry after Him. Not Run away from Him, and Rage against Him.
If He be gone from you, go you and cry After Him. Not Run away from Him, and Rage against Him.
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Obj. My Affliction is a none such; and may not I then be allowed to Crudge a little?
Object My Affliction is a none such; and may not I then be allowed to Crudge a little?
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Ans. It may be 'tis a none-such but in thy own Conceit. But if otherwise, God has not wronged thee.Ans. It may be it's a nonesuch but in thy own Conceit. But if otherwise, God has not wronged thee.
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Hell it self is not more than thy desert. Fretting will make it worse. Submission is thy only way unto Restauration.
Hell it self is not more than thy desert. Fretting will make it Worse. Submission is thy only Way unto Restauration.
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Obj. But this Affliction makes me Unserviceable; and therefore I cannot bear it. Answ. Unserviceable! Vain Man, I tell thee, Serving God is doing his Will, not your own.
Object But this Affliction makes me Unserviceable; and Therefore I cannot bear it. Answer Unserviceable! Vain Man, I tell thee, Serving God is doing his Will, not your own.
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His Will is now, that you serve his glory by patient endurance of his Chastisement. Whatever other service He has to do, He can do it without you.
His Will is now, that you serve his glory by patient endurance of his Chastisement. Whatever other service He has to do, He can do it without you.
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He can Find Servants, or Make them, or Work without them. T. 5. That Rest and Peace which cost but little, are worth as little.
He can Find Servants, or Make them, or Work without them. T. 5. That Rest and Peace which cost but little, Are worth as little.
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Davids get theirs, by Prayers and Pains with their Souls. True Saints sow in Tears before they reap in great Joy.Davids get theirs, by Prayers and Pains with their Souls. True Saints sow in Tears before they reap in great Joy.
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I would not be thought to intimate, that all God's Children do mourn as long, as loud, and as much, one as another. I know they do not.
I would not be Thought to intimate, that all God's Children do mourn as long, as loud, and as much, one as Another. I know they do not.
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There is a vast difference that Soveraign Grace makes. But I affirm this, to be clear from the Holy Scripture.
There is a vast difference that Sovereign Grace makes. But I affirm this, to be clear from the Holy Scripture.
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A frame of holy Rest in the Soul is not to be expected without the constant and diligent care of the Soul. To wit, for Attaining, Keeping, Increasing it.
A frame of holy Rest in the Soul is not to be expected without the constant and diligent care of the Soul. To wit, for Attaining, Keeping, Increasing it.
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And whatever the temper of the Soul appears, 'tis more than probable that it is not worth keeping,
And whatever the temper of the Soul appears, it's more than probable that it is not worth keeping,
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if it cost not true pains in the getting. God doth not sell us Peace for our Pains.
if it cost not true pains in the getting. God does not fell us Peace for our Pains.
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But He hates Pride and Idleness, and gives not Peace without our Humility and Industry. The Duties whereto I exhort, are five most conducive to Rest.
But He hates Pride and Idleness, and gives not Peace without our Humility and Industry. The Duties whereto I exhort, Are five most conducive to Rest.
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D. 1. Give all Diligence to make your Calling and Election sure. There is no Rest in Creatures.
D. 1. Give all Diligence to make your Calling and Election sure. There is no Rest in Creatures.
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They are False, and Delude us. Weak, and Disappoint us.
They Are False, and Delude us. Weak, and Disappoint us.
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But neither is there any Rest in God for you, until you be truly Converted unto God.
But neither is there any Rest in God for you, until you be truly Converted unto God.
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How oft have I told you, Without holiness no man shall comfortingly see God here or hereafter? Without the holiness of Spirit, Covenant, Qualities, Conversation, and Company, that I have treated of elsewhere.
How oft have I told you, Without holiness no man shall comfortingly see God Here or hereafter? Without the holiness of Spirit, Covenant, Qualities, Conversation, and Company, that I have treated of elsewhere.
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If you would have Rest, go no shorter a way than this to find it. D. 2. Love not the World, nor the things of the World.
If you would have Rest, go no shorter a Way than this to find it. D. 2. Love not the World, nor the things of the World.
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Watch and Pray against the inordinate Love of this low World, and its low things. It often gets into the best hearts, before they are aware.
Watch and Pray against the inordinate Love of this low World, and its low things. It often gets into the best hearts, before they Are aware.
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And sooner than other Enemies to Soul-peace.
And sooner than other Enemies to Soul-peace.
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When it hath invaded, the strongest Grace will have enough to do to drive it out.
When it hath invaded, the Strongest Grace will have enough to do to drive it out.
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And must look for small measures of quiet while 'tis in. Of all the famed Saints recorded in Scripture, and renowned for assurance of God's Love;
And must look for small measures of quiet while it's in. Of all the famed Saints recorded in Scripture, and renowned for assurance of God's Love;
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what one do you read of tainted with Love of this World? D. 3. Walk circumspectly and precisely. In Duties Personal and Relative.
what one doe you read of tainted with Love of this World? D. 3. Walk circumspectly and precisely. In Duties Personal and Relative.
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Omission, or slight Performance of one, deserves deprivation of the Holy Spirit.
Omission, or slight Performance of one, deserves deprivation of the Holy Spirit.
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And, if the Comforter go away, what becomes of your Rest? The weakest Christian, that lives up unto the grace he hath received, is safer than the strongest that doth not so.
And, if the Comforter go away, what becomes of your Rest? The Weakest Christian, that lives up unto the grace he hath received, is safer than the Strongest that does not so.
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And will have more Rest at Noon than he. D. 4. Let your Love of God Believe all things, and Hope all things.
And will have more Rest At Noon than he. D. 4. Let your Love of God Believe all things, and Hope all things.
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I mean, in all severest dispensations Believe all that He doth to be very Equitable.
I mean, in all Severest dispensations Believe all that He does to be very Equitable.
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And hope to see the day that will shew how little cause has been given of your Dislike.
And hope to see the day that will show how little cause has been given of your Dislike.
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The Law saith, the King can do no hurt, tho' his Ministers may. The Gospel is plain, Heaven's King can't do hurt to his Children. Altho' the World may.
The Law Says, the King can do no hurt, though his Ministers may. The Gospel is plain, Heaven's King can't do hurt to his Children. Although the World may.
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All Unsatisfiedness with Events, is caused by our having no thoughts of God, or low, and slight, and hard ones.
All Unsatisfiedness with Events, is caused by our having no thoughts of God, or low, and slight, and hard ones.
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Do but Know and Remember He is God. And one that then cannot act but like Himself.
Do but Know and remember He is God. And one that then cannot act but like Himself.
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It will be almost as Impossible as Unjust to be Discontented. D. 5. Muse not ever upon your Afflictions disjunctly from your Mercies.
It will be almost as Impossible as Unjust to be Discontented. D. 5. Muse not ever upon your Afflictions disjunctly from your mercies.
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If you must multiply thoughts of them, then joyn you as many thoughts of your Mercies with them.
If you must multiply thoughts of them, then join you as many thoughts of your mercies with them.
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Else, while the best men muse, a wild-fire will burn. But be it reflected on by us!
Else, while the best men muse, a wildfire will burn. But be it reflected on by us!
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Had we ever in our Lives one Affliction, under which we had not a million of Mercies? Or, what man is he that hath not received a Sea of Mercies for every drop of Trouble from God's hand? That has not had many a good Day or Week,
Had we ever in our Lives one Affliction, under which we had not a million of mercies? Or, what man is he that hath not received a Sea of mercies for every drop of Trouble from God's hand? That has not had many a good Day or Week,
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for every sorrowful Hour? A very ill Spirit it therefore appears, that is took up wholly in poring on the so few sorrows,
for every sorrowful Hour? A very ill Spirit it Therefore appears, that is took up wholly in poring on the so few sorrows,
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tho' Deserved, and Needed, and Blessed too, it may be. Passing unregarded the so many Comforts, on an Undeserving and Ill-deserving worm bestown. I wave other Particulars.
though Deserved, and Needed, and Blessed too, it may be. Passing unregarded the so many Comforts, on an Undeserving and Ill-deserving worm bestown. I wave other Particulars.
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Let such as need, gather from Mr. Burroughs of Contentment, and Dr. Bates of Resignation unto the Will of God.
Let such as need, gather from Mr. Burroughs of Contentment, and Dr. Bates of Resignation unto the Will of God.
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My Testimony of the gracious, humble, quiet Christian forementioned, is unnecessary. Except it be for provoking your Imitation.
My Testimony of the gracious, humble, quiet Christian forementioned, is unnecessary. Except it be for provoking your Imitation.
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Upon very satisfactory grounds, I have thought her One, of Gifts and Graces, above the ordinary pitch.
Upon very satisfactory grounds, I have Thought her One, of Gifts and Graces, above the ordinary pitch.
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And, the same for the Consolations of God. Her Night-song was, Now am I one day nearer my Father's house, my heavenly home.
And, the same for the Consolations of God. Her Night-song was, Now am I one day nearer my Father's house, my heavenly home.
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And her Morning one was harmonious; to the same tune. Her Memory is sweet unto many;
And her Morning one was harmonious; to the same tune. Her Memory is sweet unto many;
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her helpful Converses are dearly missed by her Relations and Neighbours.
her helpful Converses Are dearly missed by her Relations and Neighbours.
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My Advice is, that you all take the only way to do her Memory true Honour;
My advice is, that you all take the only Way to do her Memory true Honour;
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and your selves the greatest Kindness.
and your selves the greatest Kindness.
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VVhich is, to hear her, tho' now Dead, yet Speaking. And by her Example shewn you,
Which is, to hear her, though now Dead, yet Speaking. And by her Exampl shown you,
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now pressing you to conclude the Duties that I have Preach'd, to be both Possible, and Desirable. She fore-saw her Death,
now pressing you to conclude the Duties that I have Preached, to be both Possible, and Desirable. She foresaw her Death,
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and pass'd thro' the darkest shadow of its Vale, as undauntedly, as you know.
and passed through the Darkest shadow of its Vale, as undauntedly, as you know.
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O that before God take any others of you hence, you may seek and find that Soul Rest which may a-like glorifie God, comfort your selves,
O that before God take any Others of you hence, you may seek and find that Soul Rest which may alike Glorify God, Comfort your selves,
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and rejoyce the Congregation you leave behind! Amen.
and rejoice the Congregation you leave behind! Amen.
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