Gospel-conversation: wherein is shewed, I. How the conversation of believers must be above what could be by the light of nature. II. Beyond those that lived under the law. III. And suitable to what truths the Gospel holds forth. By Jeremiah Burroughs, preacher of the Gospel to Stepney and Criplegate, London. Being the third book published by Thomas Goodwyn, William Greenhil, Sydrach Simpson, Philip Nye, William Bridge, John Yates, William Adderly.
For if so be the soul did die with the body, it could not have bin better for Paul to have been dead than to live, it were better that Paul had lived even to the day of Judgment than to have died,
For if so be the soul did die with the body, it could not have been better for Paul to have been dead than to live, it were better that Paul had lived even to the day of Judgement than to have died,
but that which swayed him on the other side, why he should be willing to live, it was this, That he might be useful to the Churches, Nevertheless, it is better for you that I should abide in the flesh.
but that which swayed him on the other side, why he should be willing to live, it was this, That he might be useful to the Churches, Nevertheless, it is better for you that I should abide in the Flesh.
And if I be absent there is not any thing I desire more to hear of than this, That you that have received the Gospel of Christ from my hands (as it were) through my Ministry, that your Conversations be as becometh the Gospel of Jesus Christ ▪ Brethren,
And if I be absent there is not any thing I desire more to hear of than this, That you that have received the Gospel of christ from my hands (as it were) through my Ministry, that your Conversations be as Becometh the Gospel of jesus christ ▪ Brothers,
or if he were alive and could write an Epistle to this Congregation, or any other Congregation, the main drift of his preaching or writing would be, to those that had heretofore received the Gospel, That they would make it their great care that their Conversations be as becomes the Gospel of Christ.
or if he were alive and could write an Epistle to this Congregation, or any other Congregation, the main drift of his preaching or writing would be, to those that had heretofore received the Gospel, That they would make it their great care that their Conversations be as becomes the Gospel of christ.
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but edification of all, and the Gospel may thrive and prosper, that's the meaning of this word translated here, Let your Conversation; As if he should say, Do not think it enough that you have some enlightenings, that you have some stirrings, some affections are moved by the Ministry of the Gospel, rest not there, but look to your Conversation.
but edification of all, and the Gospel may thrive and prosper, that's the meaning of this word translated Here, Let your Conversation; As if he should say, Do not think it enough that you have Some enlightenings, that you have Some stirrings, Some affections Are moved by the Ministry of the Gospel, rest not there, but look to your Conversation.
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More largely it is this, As all Mankind were lost in Adam, & become the children of wrath, put under the sentence of death, God though he left his fallen Angels,
More largely it is this, As all Mankind were lost in Adam, & become the children of wrath, put under the sentence of death, God though he left his fallen Angels,
and hath reserved them in the chains of eternal darkness, yet he hath thought upon the children of men, he hath provided a way of atonement to reconcile them to himself again.
and hath reserved them in the chains of Eternal darkness, yet he hath Thought upon the children of men, he hath provided a Way of atonement to reconcile them to himself again.
and for making satisfaction, and keeping the Law perfectly, which satisfaction and righteousness he tenders up unto the Father as a sweet savor of Rest for the souls of those that are given to him;
and for making satisfaction, and keeping the Law perfectly, which satisfaction and righteousness he tenders up unto the Father as a sweet savour of Rest for the Souls of those that Are given to him;
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and now, this mediation of Christ is by the appointment of the Father preached to the children of men, of what Nation or rank soever, freely offering this unto sinners for atonement for them, requiring them to beleeve in him,
and now, this mediation of christ is by the appointment of the Father preached to the children of men, of what nation or rank soever, freely offering this unto Sinners for atonement for them, requiring them to believe in him,
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and upon beleeving, promising not only a discharge of all their former sins, but that they shall never enter into condemnation, that none of their sins or unworthiness shall ever hinder the peace of God with them,
and upon believing, promising not only a discharge of all their former Sins, but that they shall never enter into condemnation, that none of their Sins or unworthiness shall ever hinder the peace of God with them,
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& that they shall be kept by the Power of God through faith and salvation, that these souls and bodies shall be raised to the height of glory that such creatures are capable of, that they shall live for ever enjoying the presence of God,
& that they shall be kept by the Power of God through faith and salvation, that these Souls and bodies shall be raised to the height of glory that such creatures Are capable of, that they shall live for ever enjoying the presence of God,
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when you hear speaking of the Gospel your thoughts may be about this, this glad Tydings that is come into the world for salvation of sinful creatures through Jesus Christ,
when you hear speaking of the Gospel your thoughts may be about this, this glad Tidings that is come into the world for salvation of sinful creatures through jesus christ,
When Ministers are cald the Ministers of the Gospel, the meaning is, they are appointed by God Ministers to declare and to preach this glad Tydings to the world:
When Ministers Are called the Ministers of the Gospel, the meaning is, they Are appointed by God Ministers to declare and to preach this glad Tidings to the world:
could there be such glad tidings preached at Hell gates, that there were any such way of reconciliation of them to God, we could not but conceive there would be joy there, they would account it acceptable news indeed.
could there be such glad tidings preached At Hell gates, that there were any such Way of reconciliation of them to God, we could not but conceive there would be joy there, they would account it acceptable news indeed.
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Now then, Those that do beleeve this Gospel, or do profess it, that they have entertain'd this Gospel, this glad Tydings, they must be careful to walk in their Conversation so as it becomes this Gospel,
Now then, Those that do believe this Gospel, or do profess it, that they have entertained this Gospel, this glad Tidings, they must be careful to walk in their Conversation so as it becomes this Gospel,
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As becomes ] The word signifies, Worthy of the Gospel, that that is translated in your books become, it signifies, worthy of the Gospel. But this cannot be meant as if so be that our Conversation should be such as deserves al the good that there is in the Gospel, No,
As becomes ] The word signifies, Worthy of the Gospel, that that is translated in your books become, it signifies, worthy of the Gospel. But this cannot be meant as if so be that our Conversation should be such as deserves all the good that there is in the Gospel, No,
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but Worthy, that is, as much as Beseeming the Gospel, as meet for the Gospel, or as it is translated in your books, Becoming the Gospel; as he that eats and drinks unworthily, eats and drinks his own damnation;
but Worthy, that is, as much as Beseeming the Gospel, as meet for the Gospel, or as it is translated in your books, Becoming the Gospel; as he that eats and drinks unworthily, eats and drinks his own damnation;
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but he that eats and drinks so, carries himself so in that Ordinance of the Sacrament as is unbeseeming the Body and Blood of Christ that he comes to receive;
but he that eats and drinks so, carries himself so in that Ordinance of the Sacrament as is unbeseeming the Body and Blood of christ that he comes to receive;
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And so bring forth fruit worthy of repentance, saith John to those that came to him, that is meet, sit for repentance, such fruit as may manifest your repentance,
And so bring forth fruit worthy of Repentance, Says John to those that Come to him, that is meet, fit for Repentance, such fruit as may manifest your Repentance,
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Further, I find that the word that is here translated Becoming, in another place is translated Convenient and meet, and can be understood in no other sense;
Further, I find that the word that is Here translated Becoming, in Another place is translated Convenient and meet, and can be understood in no other sense;
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as in 1 Cor. 16. 4. If it be meet that I shall go also, the word that is translated there, [ meet ] it is in the Greek [ worthy ] the same word that we have here translated Becoming, if it be a comly thing or a meet or convenient thing then I'le go:
as in 1 Cor. 16. 4. If it be meet that I shall go also, the word that is translated there, [ meet ] it is in the Greek [ worthy ] the same word that we have Here translated Becoming, if it be a comely thing or a meet or convenient thing then I'll go:
Secondly, A Conversation sutable and answerable to those many blessed and glorious truths that are revealed in the Gospel, there is much of the mind of God revealed in the Gospel, glorious truths are there presented to us, that is a Conversation becoming the Gospel that is sutable and answerable unto these blessed and glorious truths that are revealed in the Gospel.
Secondly, A Conversation suitable and answerable to those many blessed and glorious truths that Are revealed in the Gospel, there is much of the mind of God revealed in the Gospel, glorious truths Are there presented to us, that is a Conversation becoming the Gospel that is suitable and answerable unto these blessed and glorious truths that Are revealed in the Gospel.
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And then fiftly, A Conversation holding forth the beauty, excellency, and glory of the Gospel before those with whom we do converse, here's a Conversation becoming the Gospel;
And then Fifty, A Conversation holding forth the beauty, excellency, and glory of the Gospel before those with whom we do converse, here's a Conversation becoming the Gospel;
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and that in some measure they have been brought to beleeve in the Gospel, when as now their Conversation is beyond that which any man can attain unto by the light of Nature,
and that in Some measure they have been brought to believe in the Gospel, when as now their Conversation is beyond that which any man can attain unto by the Light of Nature,
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and when his Life and Conversation holds forth the beauty, excellency, and glory of the Gospel before the world, here is a Conversation becoming the Gospel;
and when his Life and Conversation holds forth the beauty, excellency, and glory of the Gospel before the world, Here is a Conversation becoming the Gospel;
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why know that God requires that you should show your good Conversation & that with meekness and wisdom, your Conversations, you must have a care of them, both in respect of men, and in respect of God.
why know that God requires that you should show your good Conversation & that with meekness and Wisdom, your Conversations, you must have a care of them, both in respect of men, and in respect of God.
There you have Honest Conversation; and in this scripture, holy in all manner of conversation: so that you are to have regard to your Conversations, both in respect of men, and in respect of God: and upon these grounds. First, in general.
There you have Honest Conversation; and in this scripture, holy in all manner of Conversation: so that you Are to have regard to your Conversations, both in respect of men, and in respect of God: and upon these grounds. First, in general.
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Oh! you that have ever heard from God the glorious glad tydings of Salvation in the Gospel, Is it not in your hearts to do what you can to honor him? now let your Conversation be such;
Oh! you that have ever herd from God the glorious glad tidings of Salvation in the Gospel, Is it not in your hearts to do what you can to honour him? now let your Conversation be such;
the Name of God will be blasphemed, except you have a care of your Conversations, in Matth. 5. 16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,
the Name of God will be blasphemed, except you have a care of your Conversations, in Matthew 5. 16. Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,
As if Christ should say, What, hath God brought the light of the Gospel to you? hath it shined into your hearts? and hath He revealed unto you those glorious Mysteries of Salvation in Him? O then, let this light break forth and shine in your Conversations before men, that others seeing your good works may glorifie your Father which is in Heaven.
As if christ should say, What, hath God brought the Light of the Gospel to you? hath it shined into your hearts? and hath He revealed unto you those glorious Mysteres of Salvation in Him? O then, let this Light break forth and shine in your Conversations before men, that Others seeing your good works may Glorify your Father which is in Heaven.
but we shall see that there cannot be any such thing, and it is required of you, your works should shine forth before men, that they may see your good works,
but we shall see that there cannot be any such thing, and it is required of you, your works should shine forth before men, that they may see your good works,
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As in the first place, The people of God, Saints, Beleevers, they are the great Witnesses that God hath in the world, to witness for Him against the corruptions of the world;
As in the First place, The people of God, Saints, Believers, they Are the great Witnesses that God hath in the world, to witness for Him against the corruptions of the world;
Now a witnesse is not a thing that is kept within, a man cannot be a witness by keeping things within his own thoughts and heart, he must manifest something to witness.
Now a witness is not a thing that is kept within, a man cannot be a witness by keeping things within his own thoughts and heart, he must manifest something to witness.
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No saith God, look here upon the Conversations of these that have beleeved the Gospel, do you not see they witnesse, that there it a reallity in those things of the Gospel? look what a change my Gospel hath made upon them in their lives and conversations, those that were before proud, how humble they are;
No Says God, look Here upon the Conversations of these that have believed the Gospel, do you not see they witness, that there it a reality in those things of the Gospel? look what a change my Gospel hath made upon them in their lives and conversations, those that were before proud, how humble they Are;
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but now through the Gospel it comes to be renewed, and God delights to have His Image held forth in the world, that men may behold somewhat of the glory of His Image:
but now through the Gospel it comes to be renewed, and God delights to have His Image held forth in the world, that men may behold somewhat of the glory of His Image:
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but now God would have it conspicuous, therefore have you a care of your Conversations, that in your Conversations you may hold forth the Image of God in the world.
but now God would have it conspicuous, Therefore have you a care of your Conversations, that in your Conversations you may hold forth the Image of God in the world.
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but now there are some that God cals out of the world, and He gives his Grace unto them to the end that He might have some of the great dishonor that He hath in the world from others made up;
but now there Are Some that God calls out of the world, and He gives his Grace unto them to the end that He might have Some of the great dishonour that He hath in the world from Others made up;
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now such as are carefull of their Conversations, as walk exactly and closely with God (I say) they are made use of by God for the making up in some part of the great dishonor that God hath in the world.
now such as Are careful of their Conversations, as walk exactly and closely with God (I say) they Are made use of by God for the making up in Some part of the great dishonour that God hath in the world.
What honor should God have in the world were it not for the holy and gracious Conversations of some of His Saints? and therefore you who profess the Gospel, look to your Conversations that God may be honored by you.
What honour should God have in the world were it not for the holy and gracious Conversations of Some of His Saints? and Therefore you who profess the Gospel, look to your Conversations that God may be honoured by you.
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As first, That you may convince evil and ungodly men among whom you live in the world. 1 Pet. 2. 12. Having your Conversation honest among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against you as evil doers, they may by your good works which they shall behold, glorifie God in the day of visitation.
As First, That you may convince evil and ungodly men among whom you live in the world. 1 Pet. 2. 12. Having your Conversation honest among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against you as evil doers, they may by your good works which they shall behold, Glorify God in the day of Visitation.
But I find others looking narrowly into the words, In the day of Over seeing, the word NONLATINALPHABET from whence the word Bishop comes, it is an Over-seer, now this word visitation, signifies nothing else but an Overseeing; as if God should say thus, walk ye honestly,
But I find Others looking narrowly into the words, In the day of Over seeing, the word from whence the word Bishop comes, it is an Overseer, now this word Visitation, signifies nothing Else but an Overseeing; as if God should say thus, walk you honestly,
Secondly, In respect of wicked men, to stop their mouthes, their malice, violence, and rage, 1 Pet. 2. 15. For so is the Will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
Secondly, In respect of wicked men, to stop their mouths, their malice, violence, and rage, 1 Pet. 2. 15. For so is the Will of God, that with well doing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
Oh Christians look to your Conversations, that by them you may stop the mouthes of wicked and ungodly men, that they may not be able to say any thing against your holy Conversations;
O Christians look to your Conversations, that by them you may stop the mouths of wicked and ungodly men, that they may not be able to say any thing against your holy Conversations;
so in 1 Pet. 3. 16. Having a good conscience, that whereas they speak evil of you as of evil doers, they may be ashamed that falsly accuse your good Conversation in Christ.
so in 1 Pet. 3. 16. Having a good conscience, that whereas they speak evil of you as of evil doers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good Conversation in christ.
Thirdly, Yea, you may by your good Conversation be a means to convert other men, to bring wicked men into the love of the waies of God: 1 Pet. 3. 1. 2. the exhortation there is directed to wives that had wicked husbands.
Thirdly, Yea, you may by your good Conversation be a means to convert other men, to bring wicked men into the love of the ways of God: 1 Pet. 3. 1. 2. the exhortation there is directed to wives that had wicked Husbands.
Likewise ye wives be in subjection to your own husbands, that if they obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the Conversation of the wives,
Likewise you wives be in subjection to your own Husbands, that if they obey not the word, they also may without the word be wone by the Conversation of the wives,
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I am verily perswaded that there are many gracious women that would give (if they had it) a thousand worlds to gain their husbands to those waies of godliness that they have found so much sweetness in,
I am verily persuaded that there Are many gracious women that would give (if they had it) a thousand world's to gain their Husbands to those ways of godliness that they have found so much sweetness in,
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there may be women preachers, that is, preaching in their lives and Conversations, and that's all the preaching that the holy Ghost allows women, let them preach that way, in their lives and Conversations in their families,
there may be women Preachers, that is, preaching in their lives and Conversations, and that's all the preaching that the holy Ghost allows women, let them preach that Way, in their lives and Conversations in their families,
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but do you labor to convince and convert one another by your holy Conversations? I am confident that there are many that are able to say by experience, this;
but do you labour to convince and convert one Another by your holy Conversations? I am confident that there Are many that Are able to say by experience, this;
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He condemned the world by that course of his, in beleeving in God, and in making the Ark, every nail that he smote into the Ark, was (as it were) a condemnation of the world:
He condemned the world by that course of his, in believing in God, and in making the Ark, every nail that he smote into the Ark, was (as it were) a condemnation of the world:
Therfore you are to be careful of your Conversations, in respect of wicked men. Also, In respect of the Saints, we must be very careful of our Conversations.
Therefore you Are to be careful of your Conversations, in respect of wicked men. Also, In respect of the Saints, we must be very careful of our Conversations.
there are many that are giving up their names to Christ, when they see the holy and gracious Conversations of these that are Ancient professors, Oh how are they stablished in the waies of godlinesse.
there Are many that Are giving up their names to christ, when they see the holy and gracious Conversations of these that Are Ancient professors, O how Are they established in the ways of godliness.
6. Then, You in respect of your selves, by this means you wil have an evidence to your souls of the truth of grace in your hearts, which you cannot have if your Conversations be not right.
6. Then, You in respect of your selves, by this means you will have an evidence to your Souls of the truth of grace in your hearts, which you cannot have if your Conversations be not right.
As if he should say, there are a company of deceivers in the world, and they think it enough to talk of righteousness, they say they beleeve in Jesus Christ,
As if he should say, there Are a company of deceivers in the world, and they think it enough to talk of righteousness, they say they believe in jesus christ,
and of their lives, this is but legal, but let them trust in Jesus Christ, Christ hath done all, what can we be saved by our lives? hath not Christ done all? Is there not righteousness in Him? Let no man deceive you (saith the Apostle) If there be not a doing righteousness, there is no righteousness in you, He that doth righteousness is righteous:
and of their lives, this is but Legal, but let them trust in jesus christ, christ hath done all, what can we be saved by our lives? hath not christ done all? Is there not righteousness in Him? Let no man deceive you (Says the Apostle) If there be not a doing righteousness, there is no righteousness in you, He that does righteousness is righteous:
certainlie those that make profession of Religion and have not a care of their conversations, they wil never continue in their profession, mark that, they may be a Comets a while, blasing-stars,
Certainly those that make profession of Religion and have not a care of their conversations, they will never continue in their profession, mark that, they may be a Comets a while, blasing-stars,
where there is not a godly life together with profession, profession will vanish and come to nothing, their very common graces will be taken away from them if they have not a care of their lives,
where there is not a godly life together with profession, profession will vanish and come to nothing, their very Common graces will be taken away from them if they have not a care of their lives,
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Ans. Yes truly, a man may desire to have the testimony of the consciences of those that he lives withal, it's no matter for their talking this or that,
Ans. Yes truly, a man may desire to have the testimony of the Consciences of those that he lives withal, it's no matter for their talking this or that,
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but that you may get into their consciences, God gives you liberty for that. Fourthly, You by this means will be Instruments of a great deal of publick good,
but that you may get into their Consciences, God gives you liberty for that. Fourthly, You by this means will be Instruments of a great deal of public good,
if you live according to your profession, otherwise no body will regard you, you are reffuse, no man will imploy you, you will be contemn'd and slighted,
if you live according to your profession, otherwise no body will regard you, you Are refuse, no man will employ you, you will be contemned and slighted,
but when they see mens Conversations according to their profession, everie bodie loves to make use of these men, they know they shall find them faithful in whatsoever they are imployed,
but when they see men's Conversations according to their profession, every body loves to make use of these men, they know they shall find them faithful in whatsoever they Are employed,
This should be the care of those that make profession, that we may keep up the succession of the honor nor of Religion from one generation to another:
This should be the care of those that make profession, that we may keep up the succession of the honour nor of Religion from one generation to Another:
Heretofore there were some godly people that liv'd, and they kept up (in their generation) the honor of the profession of Religion, Wel-now, we are upon the stage of the world;
Heretofore there were Some godly people that lived, and they kept up (in their generation) the honour of the profession of Religion, Wel-now, we Are upon the stage of the world;
And this one consideration might go to the very heart of ungodly men (if they would mind it) that it may be thou art the man or woman among others that keeps up in a continual succession enmity against God in the world;
And this one consideration might go to the very heart of ungodly men (if they would mind it) that it may be thou art the man or woman among Others that keeps up in a continual succession enmity against God in the world;
do but consider of the difference between these two, one mans Conversation is wicked, and anothers is holy and gracious, thou that livest wickedly this evil is charged upon thee, that thou art the man that joynest in this work to keep up a continued succession of enmity against God in the world, ever since Cains time there was an enmity against God,
do but Consider of the difference between these two, one men Conversation is wicked, and another's is holy and gracious, thou that Livest wickedly this evil is charged upon thee, that thou art the man that joinest in this work to keep up a continued succession of enmity against God in the world, ever since Cains time there was an enmity against God,
and now, hath God been pleased to reveal his glorious Gospel to thy soul? why now, thou being careful of thy life and Conversation, God imploys thee in this work to keep up the succession of the honor of profession in the world.
and now, hath God been pleased to reveal his glorious Gospel to thy soul? why now, thou being careful of thy life and Conversation, God employs thee in this work to keep up the succession of the honour of profession in the world.
What is thy life? Canst thou say as in the presence of God, that thy Conversation is answerable? I beseech you as in the presence of God, examin but this, see whether thou art able to say, Lord, thou knowest according to what light thou hast given me in the Gospel, it hath been my care to look to my Conversation, Oh that I might live to thy honor,
What is thy life? Canst thou say as in the presence of God, that thy Conversation is answerable? I beseech you as in the presence of God, examine but this, see whither thou art able to say, Lord, thou Knowest according to what Light thou hast given me in the Gospel, it hath been my care to look to my Conversation, O that I might live to thy honour,
The Lord speaks now to the consciences of those that this point concerns, that have been negligent in the point of their Conversation, thou art the man or woman that God hath as great dishonor from as from most in the world,
The Lord speaks now to the Consciences of those that this point concerns, that have been negligent in the point of their Conversation, thou art the man or woman that God hath as great dishonour from as from most in the world,
and your blasphemers, yea name what sinners you will, there is non that do darken the glorie of God so much as thou doest, who art loose in thy Conversation,
and your blasphemers, yea name what Sinners you will, there is non that do darken the glory of God so much as thou dost, who art lose in thy Conversation,
and yet a professor of the Gospel, thou castest dirt upon the blessed Image of God, thou doest as much hinder the designe that God hath in the world as any men whatsoever, thou standest against the great works that God hath to do in the world, Oh wretch that thou art, what is this a time to be loose and wicked in? There was never a time that the Conversations of the professors of Religion were so pried into as now,
and yet a professor of the Gospel, thou Chastest dirt upon the blessed Image of God, thou dost as much hinder the Design that God hath in the world as any men whatsoever, thou Standest against the great works that God hath to do in the world, O wretch that thou art, what is this a time to be lose and wicked in? There was never a time that the Conversations of the professors of Religion were so pried into as now,
If so be that our fore-fathers that were godly and holie, and kept strict with God were now alive again, they would spit in the faces of manie that would think themselves eminent Professors of Religion,
If so be that our Forefathers that were godly and holy, and kept strict with God were now alive again, they would spit in the faces of many that would think themselves eminent Professors of Religion,
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The Lord rebuke thee this day, and let this point be as a dart in thy liver, thou art the man that livest in this generation as if thou wert born to do mischief;
The Lord rebuke thee this day, and let this point be as a dart in thy liver, thou art the man that Livest in this generation as if thou Wertenberg born to do mischief;
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it is because of you, you harden the hearts of wicked men, that they think they do God good service in following and persecuting such and such men so forward in Religion,
it is Because of you, you harden the hearts of wicked men, that they think they do God good service in following and persecuting such and such men so forward in Religion,
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and the Saints they fare the worse for you, they are ashamed of it, when they go in the streets and meet with some of their acquaintance, Oh say they, Do you not know such a one, what he did such a week in his house,
and the Saints they fare the Worse for you, they Are ashamed of it, when they go in the streets and meet with Some of their acquaintance, O say they, Do you not know such a one, what he did such a Week in his house,
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and dost thou think that (they stumbling and perishing at thy sins) that thou shalt go scot-free? Canst thou think that thou that art a means to send so many to Hell, that thou shalt not go thither thy self? Certainly there's no men in the world that are the causes of sending so many to Hell,
and dost thou think that (they stumbling and perishing At thy Sins) that thou shalt go Scot free? Canst thou think that thou that art a means to send so many to Hell, that thou shalt not go thither thy self? Certainly there's no men in the world that Are the Causes of sending so many to Hell,
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and yet live looslie? Oh! Christ and His Gospel will scorn such as thou art, such wicked loose ones, thou art a dishonor to Jesus Christ, a dishonor to the Gospel,
and yet live loosely? Oh! christ and His Gospel will scorn such as thou art, such wicked lose ones, thou art a dishonour to jesus christ, a dishonour to the Gospel,
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for certainly this must be granted as an everlasting rule, That that man or woman which makes not conscience of every thing in their Conversations, makes conscience of nothing,
for Certainly this must be granted as an everlasting Rule, That that man or woman which makes not conscience of every thing in their Conversations, makes conscience of nothing,
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and there is such a bond in the Commandements, and conscience doth knit the bond so uniformlie, that where there is one bond thus broken, the truth is, all is broken:
and there is such a bound in the commandments, and conscience does knit the bound so uniformly, that where there is one bound thus broken, the truth is, all is broken:
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Knowest thou not (saith Saint James) Oh vain man, what doest thou talk of faith if there be no works? thou art a vain man and thou doest deceive thy self.
Knowest thou not (Says Faint James) O vain man, what dost thou talk of faith if there be no works? thou art a vain man and thou dost deceive thy self.
and bring down their hearts, they will grow in time not onlie to lose their profession (as I said) but to be enemies to those that are stricter than themselves;
and bring down their hearts, they will grow in time not only to loose their profession (as I said) but to be enemies to those that Are Stricter than themselves;
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that is, when men have corrupt hearts, and cannot get up to that height of strictness that others do, they fall to persecute that way which is above them.
that is, when men have corrupt hearts, and cannot get up to that height of strictness that Others do, they fallen to persecute that Way which is above them.
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then they will begin to have their hearts rise against them, and to hate them, and after hating to speak against them, and after speaking against them, to persecute them,
then they will begin to have their hearts rise against them, and to hate them, and After hating to speak against them, and After speaking against them, to persecute them,
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Shal they see their conversations to be holy as becomes the Gospel of Jesus Christ? But thus it was with David, saith David, Let those that live with me in my house mark me as narrowlie as they can;
Shall they see their conversations to be holy as becomes the Gospel of jesus christ? But thus it was with David, Says David, Let those that live with me in my house mark me as narrowly as they can;
1. Arg. First, It is the mercy of God that you have your Conversations among men to this day, that you have not your Conversations among Devils and Reprobates, it might have been your portion that your Conversation might have been among Devils and Reprobates, God might have sent you down to your own place to have conversed with them.
1. Argument First, It is the mercy of God that you have your Conversations among men to this day, that you have not your Conversations among Devils and Reprobates, it might have been your portion that your Conversation might have been among Devils and Reprobates, God might have sent you down to your own place to have conversed with them.
Well, but this should make thee so much the more careful of thy Conversation in all other things, that so wicked men may be convinc'd, that if such men do some things that I do not understand,
Well, but this should make thee so much the more careful of thy Conversation in all other things, that so wicked men may be convinced, that if such men do Some things that I do not understand,
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therfore though there be some things that they do that I cannot understand, why should I be enraged against them? As now in point of institution of Worship, which doth not depend upon the light of Nature at all,
Therefore though there be Some things that they do that I cannot understand, why should I be enraged against them? As now in point of Institution of Worship, which does not depend upon the Light of Nature At all,
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Now the professors of Religion they are tyed up by institution, and by the words of Scripture thus interpreted, which they think in their consciences is the truth, they having compared all things together think this is the mind of Christ rather than the other,
Now the professors of Religion they Are tied up by Institution, and by the words of Scripture thus interpreted, which they think in their Consciences is the truth, they having compared all things together think this is the mind of christ rather than the other,
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Now there's many of these things that carnal men understand not, (for they take no pains to search into them) and therefore they will be angry with you for them;
Now there's many of these things that carnal men understand not, (for they take no pains to search into them) and Therefore they will be angry with you for them;
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but if in other things that they do understand you walk circumspectly, and that it appear to them that in those things they understand they walk conscionably,
but if in other things that they do understand you walk circumspectly, and that it appear to them that in those things they understand they walk Conscionably,
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this will make them ready to stand for you, yea to speak and plead for you (no such way to get true libertie of conscience as this is) if you be careful to walk blameleslie in all those things that they understand with whom you converse;
this will make them ready to stand for you, yea to speak and plead for you (not such Way to get true liberty of conscience as this is) if you be careful to walk blamelessly in all those things that they understand with whom you converse;
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Certainlie a holie Conversation will make manie men (even carnal men themselves) plead for libertie of conscience (so far as things be not destructive to godliness or the Kingdom) for such men, they will say, were they all such men as these men are they might verie wel be born withal,
Certainly a holy Conversation will make many men (even carnal men themselves) plead for liberty of conscience (so Far as things be not destructive to godliness or the Kingdom) for such men, they will say, were they all such men as these men Are they might very well be born withal,
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for they differ in nothing but that conscience puts them upon, (say they) for we find them in all their waies square and just, they walk conscionablie.
for they differ in nothing but that conscience puts them upon, (say they) for we find them in all their ways square and just, they walk Conscionably.
4. Arg. Fourthlie, Consider that your lives are but short, within a while you must have your Conversations either among Devils or Angels, one of the two;
4. Argument Fourthly, Consider that your lives Are but short, within a while you must have your Conversations either among Devils or Angels, one of the two;
Now then I would appeal and put this to your consciences, Are your Conversations now, such as can give you comfort? Oh I hope within a while I shall have my Conversation among Angels;
Now then I would appeal and put this to your Consciences, are your Conversations now, such as can give you Comfort? O I hope within a while I shall have my Conversation among Angels;
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But on the other side, Will not mens consciences mis-give them, if you would make a judgment of what your Conversation shall be within a while by that they are now? are not the Conversations of many of you in your families,
But on the other side, Will not men's Consciences misgive them, if you would make a judgement of what your Conversation shall be within a while by that they Are now? Are not the Conversations of many of you in your families,
Why? what's done among Devils? there's hatred Religion, and of God, and of his Saints, there's railing and blaspheming, the Devils they accuse the Brethren,
Why? what's done among Devils? there's hatred Religion, and of God, and of his Saints, there's railing and blaspheming, the Devils they accuse the Brothers,
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And what is your Conversation otherwise than theirs? Know, that your Conversation is such as is an evident fore-runner, that if you continue as now you are, that within a while your Conversation will be among Devils;
And what is your Conversation otherwise than theirs? Know, that your Conversation is such as is an evident forerunner, that if you continue as now you Are, that within a while your Conversation will be among Devils;
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when you are in your familie, there God, Christ, and His holie Angels stand looking upon you to see what your Conversation is with your wife, husband, children, servants;
when you Are in your family, there God, christ, and His holy Angels stand looking upon you to see what your Conversation is with your wife, husband, children, Servants;
That place that we had before, in 1 Pet. 2. 12. where the Holie Ghost saith, That whereas they speak against you as evil doers, they may by your good works which they shall behold, glorifie God in the day of visitation. The word is thus:
That place that we had before, in 1 Pet. 2. 12. where the Holy Ghost Says, That whereas they speak against you as evil doers, they may by your good works which they shall behold, Glorify God in the day of Visitation. The word is thus:
thou maiest take this promise and lay it to thy heart, and comfort thy heart with it, thou maiest plead it with God in prayer, Oh make it to be a matter of thy prayer to God In these evil times, that the Lord would shew His Salvation to thee,
thou Mayest take this promise and lay it to thy heart, and Comfort thy heart with it, thou Mayest plead it with God in prayer, O make it to be a matter of thy prayer to God In these evil times, that the Lord would show His Salvation to thee,
if you stand in a private, or publick place, Majestrates, or Subjects; if you profess godliness, manifest in your Conversations in performing the duties of your relations:
if you stand in a private, or public place, Magistrates, or Subject's; if you profess godliness, manifest in your Conversations in performing the duties of your relations:
what soever men may talk of godlines, except it appear in their relations, except a servant be a diligent obedient and a faithful servant, all his, her or their talk of Religion is to no purpose;
what soever men may talk of godliness, except it appear in their relations, except a servant be a diligent obedient and a faithful servant, all his, her or their talk of Religion is to no purpose;
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and so on the otherside, except masters, and husbands, and parents be careful in their places to perform the duties of their relation, all their Religion will come to nothing;
and so on the otherside, except Masters, and Husbands, and Parents be careful in their places to perform the duties of their Relation, all their Religion will come to nothing;
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2. Rule. Secondly, Look to your selves in those things that especially you are most in danger to offend in, take heed of that speciall sin that you are most inclined to, that that do not break forth in your Conversations.
2. Rule. Secondly, Look to your selves in those things that especially you Are most in danger to offend in, take heed of that special since that you Are most inclined to, that that do not break forth in your Conversations.
nay if you be not more watchful against that corruption than against any, your Conversation will have no beauty at all in it, God will have no glorie by it, you will but dishonor your profession;
nay if you be not more watchful against that corruption than against any, your Conversation will have no beauty At all in it, God will have no glory by it, you will but dishonour your profession;
therefore if you would make conscience to have your Conversation to be rightly ordered, be very watchful over your selves in that special sin that your nature is most inclin'd unto;
Therefore if you would make conscience to have your Conversation to be rightly ordered, be very watchful over your selves in that special since that your nature is most inclined unto;
Are you one that find your self very hasty by nature? it may be you are not guiltie of other sins so much, I but that will spoil the beauty of your Conversation;
are you one that find your self very hasty by nature? it may be you Are not guilty of other Sins so much, I but that will spoil the beauty of your Conversation;
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and carry you into foolish lusts (as the Scripture speaks) Oh how have men that have made profession of Religion, by one fit of base covetousness been carried into such foolish lusts that every boy in the streets could point at them as foolish and silly ones,
and carry you into foolish Lustiest (as the Scripture speaks) O how have men that have made profession of Religion, by one fit of base covetousness been carried into such foolish Lustiest that every boy in the streets could point At them as foolish and silly ones,
3. Rule. A third Rule is this, Take heed of temptations that you are liable to without, by reason of your calling, by reason of your places wherein you are,
3. Rule. A third Rule is this, Take heed of temptations that you Are liable to without, by reason of your calling, by reason of your places wherein you Are,
or through any providence of God that may be; these temptations that do most attend your condition, take heed of them. Everie one should consider this;
or through any providence of God that may be; these temptations that do most attend your condition, take heed of them. Every one should Consider this;
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what temptation am I most liable to? some mens callings are liable to some temptations, other mens to others, some men by reason of their businesses and occasions in the world are liable to such and such temptations as others are not,
what temptation am I most liable to? Some men's callings Are liable to Some temptations, other men's to Others, Some men by reason of their businesses and occasions in the world Are liable to such and such temptations as Others Are not,
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for if you knew that that was the weakest part, you could not but know that if the enemy knew of it he would come against that with his greatest strength,
for if you knew that that was the Weakest part, you could not but know that if the enemy knew of it he would come against that with his greatest strength,
so there are some sins that more prevail in one Age than another, and in one Place than another, everie Countrie almost have their sins that are most predominate;
so there Are Some Sins that more prevail in one Age than Another, and in one Place than Another, every Country almost have their Sins that Are most predominate;
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manie they think to excuse themselves because that which they do it is but what others do, it is the common sin of the Time and Place where they live, thou shouldst be so much the more careful to avoid it, that thou maiest keep thy self undefiled in thy way;
many they think to excuse themselves Because that which they do it is but what Others do, it is the Common since of the Time and Place where they live, thou Shouldst be so much the more careful to avoid it, that thou Mayest keep thy self undefiled in thy Way;
and they have thought it were a verie horrible thing that this corruption in my heart and thought should break out, Oh God forbid (saith he) I hope I shall never live to that time to be so left of God as to commit this sin!
and they have Thought it were a very horrible thing that this corruption in my heart and Thought should break out, O God forbid (Says he) I hope I shall never live to that time to be so left of God as to commit this since!
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and affections, it is just with God to leave thee to thy self to shame thy self, to leave thee to the commission of that sin thou hast for a long time kept dandling in thy thoughts and affections within,
and affections, it is just with God to leave thee to thy self to shame thy self, to leave thee to the commission of that since thou hast for a long time kept dandling in thy thoughts and affections within,
but now, if you would have your Conversation indeed as it ought, so as to be convincing, set before you the examples of the most eminent of those whose Conversation doth most glister, not a meer glistering shew, I do not mean them,
but now, if you would have your Conversation indeed as it ought, so as to be convincing, Set before you the Examples of the most eminent of those whose Conversation does most glister, not a mere glistering show, I do not mean them,
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But that glistering that comes from Diamonds and Gold and Pearls, that have the excellencie of Grace shining in their verie Faces and Conversations, set them before you,
But that glistering that comes from Diamonds and Gold and Pearls, that have the excellency of Grace shining in their very Faces and Conversations, Set them before you,
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We have in Heb. 13. 7. a Scripture for this, Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their Conversations.
We have in Hebrew 13. 7. a Scripture for this, remember them which have the Rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their Conversations.
yet we find no Rule of anie Minister but over those that they speak the Word of God unto, what Ruling any Minister hath (I say) it is over such people as he speaks the Word of God to:
yet we find no Rule of any Minister but over those that they speak the Word of God unto, what Ruling any Minister hath (I say) it is over such people as he speaks the Word of God to:
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If anie Minister shall come to rule over a people, that people may well ask them, Have you spoken the Word of God to us? Do you teach us the Word of God? Do you chalenge Rule over us and have not spoken the Word of God to us? Remember them which have the Rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God, whose Faith follow, considering the end of their Conversations.
If any Minister shall come to Rule over a people, that people may well ask them, Have you spoken the Word of God to us? Do you teach us the Word of God? Do you challenge Rule over us and have not spoken the Word of God to us? remember them which have the Rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God, whose Faith follow, considering the end of their Conversations.
and that all those that they speak the Word of God to, should see in their Conversations the Beautie and the Excellencie of the Word of God that they speak to them;
and that all those that they speak the Word of God to, should see in their Conversations the Beauty and the Excellency of the Word of God that they speak to them;
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but considering the end, as if he should say thus, look at these that have spoken the Word of God to you, they come not onlie at the verie first to you and speak great things,
but considering the end, as if he should say thus, look At these that have spoken the Word of God to you, they come not only At the very First to you and speak great things,
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and seem as if they were Saints or Angels come among you, but they go on in a constant way, whatsoever discouragements they have they go on in a constant way to the verie dying day;
and seem as if they were Saints or Angels come among you, but they go on in a constant Way, whatsoever discouragements they have they go on in a constant Way to the very dying day;
this is a notable Scripture to shew how careful Christians ought to be, not onlie to be holie in their Conversations when their hearts are first stir'd by the Ministrie of the Word as 'tis with many, many there are that when the Word of God comes first to them,
this is a notable Scripture to show how careful Christians ought to be, not only to be holy in their Conversations when their hearts Are First stirred by the Ministry of the Word as it's with many, many there Are that when the Word of God comes First to them,
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and careful of their verie words, on the Lords Day careful in seeking of God, and attending upon Ordinances, and in their particular calling at the first verie strict:
and careful of their very words, on the lords Day careful in seeking of God, and attending upon Ordinances, and in their particular calling At the First very strict:
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and especiallie in these times, because in these times there is a way that the Devil hath to get men to be loose in their Conversations, that hath not been known in England; indeed in Germany it was known,
and especially in these times, Because in these times there is a Way that the devil hath to get men to be lose in their Conversations, that hath not been known in England; indeed in Germany it was known,
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and will make it rediculous to the world! (I say) such carriages of people, to think that they may take libertie to walk in a loose way because of the Gospel.
and will make it ridiculous to the world! (I say) such carriages of people, to think that they may take liberty to walk in a lose Way Because of the Gospel.
But I speak this in this point as a preparation to that, & especiallie to young Professors that have been wrought upon by the Word within these few yeers,
But I speak this in this point as a preparation to that, & especially to young Professors that have been wrought upon by the Word within these few Years,
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and I verily beleeve that divers of you in this Congregation do know many young ones and others, that have been wrought upon by the Ministrie of the Word, that for the first yeer were verie exact,
and I verily believe that diverse of you in this Congregation do know many young ones and Others, that have been wrought upon by the Ministry of the Word, that for the First year were very exact,
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and verie careful of their lives, and verie punctual in every thing, but you now see them begin to grow loose and wanton, and vain in their Conversations:
and very careful of their lives, and very punctual in every thing, but you now see them begin to grow lose and wanton, and vain in their Conversations:
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or a young Maid, and yet continues till they be old disciples in a constant way of holiness and strictness, Oh! They are the most beautiful objects that are in the world to behold!
or a young Maid, and yet continues till they be old Disciples in a constant Way of holiness and strictness, Oh! They Are the most beautiful objects that Are in the world to behold!
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the Sun in the firmament is not so glorious, as an ancient professor of Religion that hath continued constant in the waies of godliness from his youth, that can say as good Obadiah once said, 1 King. 18. 12. I have feared the Lord from my youth, and my conscience,
the Sun in the firmament is not so glorious, as an ancient professor of Religion that hath continued constant in the ways of godliness from his youth, that can say as good Obadiah once said, 1 King. 18. 12. I have feared the Lord from my youth, and my conscience,
though it tell me of many failings and weaknesses, yet my conscience excuseth me in this, that I have endeavored with a good conscience to walk with God,
though it tell me of many failings and Weaknesses, yet my conscience excuseth me in this, that I have endeavoured with a good conscience to walk with God,
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First, That Conversation that is meet and becomes the Gospel of Christ, must be a Conversation raised to a higher degree than the light of Nature will raise it.
First, That Conversation that is meet and becomes the Gospel of christ, must be a Conversation raised to a higher degree than the Light of Nature will raise it.
That Conversation that is no higher than possibly may be raised by the light of Nature, certainly that's not a Conversation becoming the Gospel of Christ, that's beneath not fit for the Gospel of Christ. As thus,
That Conversation that is no higher than possibly may be raised by the Light of Nature, Certainly that's not a Conversation becoming the Gospel of christ, that's beneath not fit for the Gospel of christ. As thus,
Suppose a man in his Boat here in the Thames rows, very exactly, I but this is not a work sutable to shew the skill of a Navigator, of one that professes the art of Navigation, it's beneath that. Why so;
Suppose a man in his Boat Here in the Thames rows, very exactly, I but this is not a work suitable to show the skill of a Navigator, of one that Professes the art of Navigation, it's beneath that. Why so;
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And so if one that professes the Gospel of Christ, would manifest that he is a good Christian, What doth he do? the life that he lives it is no other than a man by the light of Nature may be enabled to, this is even as ridiculous as the other. 1. As now for instance;
And so if one that Professes the Gospel of christ, would manifest that he is a good Christian, What does he do? the life that he lives it is no other than a man by the Light of Nature may be enabled to, this is even as ridiculous as the other. 1. As now for instance;
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The light of Nature condemns grosse sins, of Drunkenness, Adulterie, Swearing &c. I could give you many instances in the Laws of Heathens, punishing those sins very severely,
The Light of Nature condemns gross Sins, of drunkenness, Adultery, Swearing etc. I could give you many instances in the Laws of heathens, punishing those Sins very severely,
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3. Yea the light of Nature will rise thus high, That a man should be consciencious, should make conscience of secret sins, of sins that none in the world could know of,
3. Yea the Light of Nature will rise thus high, That a man should be conscientious, should make conscience of secret Sins, of Sins that none in the world could know of,
but now I only bring it in to this end, to shew that if we would have our Conversations such as becomes the Gospel of Christ, we must go beyond what ever anie have done by the light of Nature:
but now I only bring it in to this end, to show that if we would have our Conversations such as becomes the Gospel of christ, we must go beyond what ever any have done by the Light of Nature:
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I suppose there is not anie one in this Congregation, or if I should go to everie ones house that belongs to the Parish, they would say they hope to be saved by Jesus Christ;
I suppose there is not any one in this Congregation, or if I should go to every ones house that belongs to the Parish, they would say they hope to be saved by jesus christ;
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and yet what worship of God is there? And what justice is there among men to do as they would be done by? Nay, this is a Rule that will examin manie professors of Religion,
and yet what worship of God is there? And what Justice is there among men to do as they would be done by? Nay, this is a Rule that will examine many professors of Religion,
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and Adulterers, and Blasphemers, and yet they will come and make profession of Religion, and think it very much if they should be denied the Sacrament of the Bodie and Blood of Christ,
and Adulterers, and Blasphemers, and yet they will come and make profession of Religion, and think it very much if they should be denied the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of christ,
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Why, are they not Christians? and their children Christians? and yet must they not be Baptized? And yet they are beneath Heathens, Heathens will rise in Judgment against them.
Why, Are they not Christians? and their children Christians? and yet must they not be Baptised? And yet they Are beneath heathens, heathens will rise in Judgement against them.
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And for conscienciousness in secret, I appeal to everie one of your consciences, are there no sins that you live in that your consciences condemns you for? A Heathen would not do it, a Heathen would not wilfully live in a sin that his conscience tells him is a sin, manie of the Heathens came to that:
And for conscientiousness in secret, I appeal to every one of your Consciences, Are there no Sins that you live in that your Consciences condemns you for? A Heathen would not do it, a Heathen would not wilfully live in a since that his conscience tells him is a since, many of the heathens Come to that:
there are manie that make profession of Religion, that (I say) if they lived among Heathens, Heathens would not keep companie with a great part of this Kingdom,
there Are many that make profession of Religion, that (I say) if they lived among heathens, heathens would not keep company with a great part of this Kingdom,
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yea and of most Congregations, and therefore they should not think much though they may not be admitted into such a near communion as the Lords supper.
yea and of most Congregations, and Therefore they should not think much though they may not be admitted into such a near communion as the lords supper.
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but I do not do that that becomes the Gospel of Christ, til I get my self to this, That I am able through the grace of the Gospel to worship God as a Father reconciled to me in Christ,
but I do not do that that becomes the Gospel of christ, till I get my self to this, That I am able through the grace of the Gospel to worship God as a Father reconciled to me in christ,
and as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ? and so doest thou tender up all thy services to God? Thou art not raised to that that becomes the Gospel of Christ,
and as the Father of our Lord jesus christ? and so dost thou tender up all thy services to God? Thou art not raised to that that becomes the Gospel of christ,
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that's that which becomes the Gospel of Christ; and know that all other worship that thou tenderest up to God, meerly as God is Creator, God that made thee,
that's that which becomes the Gospel of christ; and know that all other worship that thou Tenderest up to God, merely as God is Creator, God that made thee,
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and as the Father of our Lord Jesus, and therefore till the Lord in the Ministrie of the Gospel hath been pleased to shine in upon thy soul as a Father,
and as the Father of our Lord jesus, and Therefore till the Lord in the Ministry of the Gospel hath been pleased to shine in upon thy soul as a Father,
but this is that my heart is unsatisfied untill I have got it, and I cannot be quiet in anie other kind of worshiping God, till I find some abilitie to tender up all to him as a Father,
but this is that my heart is unsatisfied until I have god it, and I cannot be quiet in any other kind of worshipping God, till I find Some ability to tender up all to him as a Father,
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and as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, (I say) till thou comest to this, thou doest not in that particular worship God as becomes the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
and as the Father of our Lord jesus christ, (I say) till thou Comest to this, thou dost not in that particular worship God as becomes the Gospel of jesus christ.
If you reade the 5. of Mat. there you shall find when Christ comes to preach what he requires, he raises the point of Justice beyond doing as we would be dealt with:
If you read the 5. of Mathew there you shall find when christ comes to preach what he requires, he raises the point of justice beyond doing as we would be dealt with:
you think this is an excellent Conversation, it's true, it is good in its kind and it were good if all Professors of Religion could say they live so that no body can charge them for unjust dealings, I but this doth not rise to that height to be the Conversation as becomes the Gospel of Christ;
you think this is an excellent Conversation, it's true, it is good in its kind and it were good if all Professors of Religion could say they live so that no body can charge them for unjust dealings, I but this does not rise to that height to be the Conversation as becomes the Gospel of christ;
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and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you with all malice, and be ye kind one towards another, tender hearted, forgiving one another.
and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you with all malice, and be you kind one towards Another, tender hearted, forgiving one Another.
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and I would not have another to bear anger and malice against mee, and therefore I will not be angrie with them nor malign them; this is a low principle:
and I would not have Another to bear anger and malice against me, and Therefore I will not be angry with them nor malign them; this is a low principle:
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Now you shall have some that are of very meek and quiet dispositions naturally, I love to live quiet (say some men;) thus far thou maiest come by the light of Nature not to love to quarrel:
Now you shall have Some that Are of very meek and quiet dispositions naturally, I love to live quiet (say Some men;) thus Far thou Mayest come by the Light of Nature not to love to quarrel:
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and contentiousness, dost thou naise it to this height, upon this ground, so to forgive as Christ hath forgiven you? I will not forgive only in this particular,
and contentiousness, dost thou naise it to this height, upon this ground, so to forgive as christ hath forgiven you? I will not forgive only in this particular,
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And then for grosse sins, thou keepest from them, thou thankest God, thou art no Swearer, no Drunkard, no Whoremonger, such kind of notorious sins thou art not guilty of:
And then for gross Sins, thou Keepest from them, thou thankest God, thou art no Swearer, no Drunkard, no Whoremonger, such kind of notorious Sins thou art not guilty of:
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but what art thou in respect of inward sins? what art thou in respect of secret sins? Mark that Scripture in Matth. 5. 10. saith Christ there, I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
but what art thou in respect of inward Sins? what art thou in respect of secret Sins? Mark that Scripture in Matthew 5. 10. Says christ there, I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
We shall likewise speak further of this, when we open that of the Law, that our Conversations must rise higher than the Conversations of those did that lived under the Law,
We shall likewise speak further of this, when we open that of the Law, that our Conversations must rise higher than the Conversations of those did that lived under the Law,
and whosoever shall say unto his brother, Racha, shall be in danger of the councel: but wosoever shall say, Thou fool, shal be in danger of hell fire:
and whosoever shall say unto his brother, Racha, shall be in danger of the council: but wosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire:
and tremble at that as a natural man would tremble at Murder, for that becomes the Gospel; (I say) one that is a professor of the Gospel, he should tremble at sinful anger as a natural man would tremble at murder;
and tremble At that as a natural man would tremble At Murder, for that becomes the Gospel; (I say) one that is a professor of the Gospel, he should tremble At sinful anger as a natural man would tremble At murder;
Q. But now you will say, Wherein should a man go beyond this as becomes the Gospel? What can any man that professes the Gospel go beyond this, of making conscience of a secret sin, that though he knew that no bodie in the world did know his sin? nay, suppose he knew certainlie that it should never be known,
Q. But now you will say, Wherein should a man go beyond this as becomes the Gospel? What can any man that Professes the Gospel go beyond this, of making conscience of a secret since, that though he knew that no body in the world did know his since? nay, suppose he knew Certainly that it should never be known,
not onlie to make conscience to keep from the act of secret sins, but thy work must be to labor for the mortification of the bodie of sin and death that is in thee, that's that that is reveal'd by the Gospel, that no man by the light of Nature ever knew;
not only to make conscience to keep from the act of secret Sins, but thy work must be to labour for the mortification of the body of since and death that is in thee, that's that that is revealed by the Gospel, that no man by the Light of Nature ever knew;
you shall never reade among all the Phylosophers of the point of Original sin, nor of mortification of the body of sin and death, this the light of Nature never tels.
you shall never read among all the Philosophers of the point of Original since, nor of mortification of the body of since and death, this the Light of Nature never tells.
So that now, when a man come to his height, that is, first my conscience being enlightned by the Word so that I dare not commit any secret sin for the world,
So that now, when a man come to his height, that is, First my conscience being enlightened by the Word so that I Dare not commit any secret since for the world,
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though there be none but God and my conscience together, but besides that, Oh I carry about with me a body of sin and death, a root of bitterness, that original corruption,
though there be none but God and my conscience together, but beside that, O I carry about with me a body of since and death, a root of bitterness, that original corruption,
who shall deliver me from this body of death? and Oh that I could find this mortified in me, this is that that is the strength and endeavor of my soul, to get this bodie of sin to be mortified, I, this is as becomes the Gospel, so to live in your Conversations as it may appear that you are not content meerly to keep from actual sins,
who shall deliver me from this body of death? and O that I could find this mortified in me, this is that that is the strength and endeavour of my soul, to get this body of since to be mortified, I, this is as becomes the Gospel, so to live in your Conversations as it may appear that you Are not content merely to keep from actual Sins,
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and by this a great manie of your Civil men, and meer moral men will or at least may be convinced that their Conversations comes short of that that becomes the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
and by this a great many of your Civil men, and mere moral men will or At least may be convinced that their Conversations comes short of that that becomes the Gospel of jesus christ,
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so there may appear a difference between the obedience of one that is meerly moral, or doth it out of conscience, and the other that doth it out of love;
so there may appear a difference between the Obedience of one that is merely moral, or does it out of conscience, and the other that does it out of love;
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and so carrie things in your Conversations as you may make it appear that all those waie of God that you make conscience of, that you likewise have a love unto them,
and so carry things in your Conversations as you may make it appear that all those Way of God that you make conscience of, that you likewise have a love unto them,
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It's true, that that you call the moral Law, the light of Nature, if it be cleer it is sutable to it, to the most part of it, only there is some part that is positive,
It's true, that that you call the moral Law, the Light of Nature, if it be clear it is suitable to it, to the most part of it, only there is Some part that is positive,
therefore God hath given His Law, that is as it were a glass of His Will, that is, the cleer glass of what was written in the heart of man in Innocencie, that's the Law:
Therefore God hath given His Law, that is as it were a glass of His Will, that is, the clear glass of what was written in the heart of man in Innocence, that's the Law:
and to shew how low the Conversation was that was meerly Legal, and how high raised the Conversation of a Christian ought to be if he would make it Evangelical, such as becomes the Gospel of Christ, would ask more time,
and to show how low the Conversation was that was merely Legal, and how high raised the Conversation of a Christian ought to be if he would make it Evangelical, such as becomes the Gospel of christ, would ask more time,
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But now we are upon the point of Conversation, That it must be higher than can be by the Law, those that live under the Gospel must live in a higher way of holiness than those that lived under the Law.
But now we Are upon the point of Conversation, That it must be higher than can be by the Law, those that live under the Gospel must live in a higher Way of holiness than those that lived under the Law.
but yet continued eternally, God would have upheld that natural life of his, that's all we reade of that ever God promised to Adam if he had stood by vertue of that Covenant of the Law:
but yet continued eternally, God would have upheld that natural life of his, that's all we read of that ever God promised to Adam if he had stood by virtue of that Covenant of the Law:
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so that his obedience was tendred up to God to that end, that he might obtain the continuance of a natural life here in this world, only in order unto that,
so that his Obedience was tendered up to God to that end, that he might obtain the Continuance of a natural life Here in this world, only in order unto that,
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The first man Adam he was Natural, the second Spiritual, the first of the Earth earthly, the second, the Lord from Heaven. The Apostle. 1 Cor. 15. speaks of Adam in innocency as the common head of al man-kind, he was of the Earth earthly, and in way of distinction the second Adam was the Lord from Heaven; He brings all heavenly glory.
The First man Adam he was Natural, the second Spiritual, the First of the Earth earthly, the second, the Lord from Heaven. The Apostle. 1 Cor. 15. speaks of Adam in innocency as the Common head of all mankind, he was of the Earth earthly, and in Way of distinction the second Adam was the Lord from Heaven; He brings all heavenly glory.
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and so he must have wrought and continued by the power of the strength that God did at first give him, he had not that fountain to go to for that continual supply of strength as we have, which you shall see presently.
and so he must have wrought and continued by the power of the strength that God did At First give him, he had not that fountain to go to for that continual supply of strength as we have, which you shall see presently.
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But now the people of God under the Gospel, those that are brought home to God by the Gospel, they look upon God under another relation, not meerly as Creator,
But now the people of God under the Gospel, those that Are brought home to God by the Gospel, they look upon God under Another Relation, not merely as Creator,
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I go to my Father, and I go to your Father (saith Christ) John, 20. 17. It's true, still we look upon God as the First-being of all things, as Creator;
I go to my Father, and I go to your Father (Says christ) John, 20. 17. It's true, still we look upon God as the First-being of all things, as Creator;
and of the Mansions that Jesus Christ is gone before to prepare, of the glorious Communion that the Saints shall have with God in the highest heavens, which is another manner of motive to obedience than ever Adam had:
and of the Mansions that jesus christ is gone before to prepare, of the glorious Communion that the Saints shall have with God in the highest heavens, which is Another manner of motive to Obedience than ever Adam had:
But Jesus Christ the Second Person in Trinity, He is fil'd with all fulness that we might receive grace for grace continually from the fulness of Jesus Christ that hath all the treasures of wisdom in Him, In Him it pleased the Father that all fulness should dwell;
But jesus christ the Second Person in Trinity, He is filled with all fullness that we might receive grace for grace continually from the fullness of jesus christ that hath all the treasures of Wisdom in Him, In Him it pleased the Father that all fullness should dwell;
now the Saints by faith have as it were a pipe laid into that Cistern that hath all fulness, from whence continually by the work of Faith they draw strength and nourishment, new supply from Him, they have not somewhat given to them and so are set to trade for themselves and improve what is given them,
now the Saints by faith have as it were a pipe laid into that Cistern that hath all fullness, from whence continually by the work of Faith they draw strength and nourishment, new supply from Him, they have not somewhat given to them and so Are Set to trade for themselves and improve what is given them,
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and therefore they are to manifest the strength of Jesus Christ in all their waies, that fulness that there is in Jesus Christ they are to make that appear to the world in their lives and Conversations:
and Therefore they Are to manifest the strength of jesus christ in all their ways, that fullness that there is in jesus christ they Are to make that appear to the world in their lives and Conversations:
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And therefore that text Col. 1 10, 11. is very remarkable, That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work,
And Therefore that text Col. 1 10, 11. is very remarkable, That you might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work,
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But now certainly this very thought, and the understanding of this, it could not stand with that full freedom of spirit that the Saints may have now under the Gospel, the Saints under the Gospel come in a way of obedience to God,
But now Certainly this very Thought, and the understanding of this, it could not stand with that full freedom of Spirit that the Saints may have now under the Gospel, the Saints under the Gospel come in a Way of Obedience to God,
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but my obedience to God now is (being set safe upon the shore) that I might live to the praise of the grace of God that hath delivered me from al danger of miscarrying,
but my Obedience to God now is (being Set safe upon the shore) that I might live to the praise of the grace of God that hath Delivered me from all danger of miscarrying,
but in my life, therefore am I to hold forth the glory of God in my life and Conversation, that I might blesse and magnifie the Name of God, that hath delivered me from darkness,
but in my life, Therefore am I to hold forth the glory of God in my life and Conversation, that I might bless and magnify the Name of God, that hath Delivered me from darkness,
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but it is as one that is redeemed and delivered from eternal misery, yea, I now begin to joyn with the Saints and Angels that are in Heaven, that are there magnifying God,
but it is as one that is redeemed and Delivered from Eternal misery, yea, I now begin to join with the Saints and Angels that Are in Heaven, that Are there magnifying God,
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and we do not walk answerable to the Gospel except our hearts do rise in a more spiritual and heavenly way than his heart could rise when it came new out of the hand of his Creator.
and we do not walk answerable to the Gospel except our hearts do rise in a more spiritual and heavenly Way than his heart could rise when it Come new out of the hand of his Creator.
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and to be driven unto Christ by having the Law presented to them, God did never intend by giving of the Law to the people of the Jews that it should be a Covenant of eternal life to them;
and to be driven unto christ by having the Law presented to them, God did never intend by giving of the Law to the people of the jews that it should be a Covenant of Eternal life to them;
indeed there was this in the administraon of it somewhat different from us, some special Covenant about their living in Canaan, and about mercies in that promised Land, beyond that that we have in the Law,
indeed there was this in the administraon of it somewhat different from us, Some special Covenant about their living in Canaan, and about Mercies in that promised Land, beyond that that we have in the Law,
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and with this one addition beyond what we have in the new Testament, that there was a temporal Covenant annexed unto it, that concern'd their living prosperously in the Land of Canaan, (& so far we are delivered even from the Law as it was given by Moses, that is, from the connexion of the Covenant that was added unto the delivering of the Law) concerning their happy and comfortable condition in the Land of Canaan upon the keeping of their Law;
and with this one addition beyond what we have in the new Testament, that there was a temporal Covenant annexed unto it, that concerned their living prosperously in the Land of Canaan, (& so Far we Are Delivered even from the Law as it was given by Moses, that is, from the connexion of the Covenant that was added unto the delivering of the Law) Concerning their happy and comfortable condition in the Land of Canaan upon the keeping of their Law;
but now (how ever it was) certainly that Conversation that becomes the Gospel should be beyond what could be even from godly men in the time of the Law.
but now (how ever it was) Certainly that Conversation that becomes the Gospel should be beyond what could be even from godly men in the time of the Law.
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as their living in Canaan; you shall find generally al the promises that are annexed to the Law even by Moses, it is but, that they shall prolong their daies in the Land ▪ the Lord their God shall give them, That they should be blest in their basket and store:
as their living in Canaan; you shall find generally all the promises that Are annexed to the Law even by Moses, it is but, that they shall prolong their days in the Land ▪ the Lord their God shall give them, That they should be blessed in their basket and store:
and divers washings, and carnal Ordinances imposed on them untill the time of reformation. Heb. 9. 10. They had an earthly Tabernacle, a worldly Sanctuary, Heb. 9. 1. &c.
and diverse washings, and carnal Ordinances imposed on them until the time of Reformation. Hebrew 9. 10. They had an earthly Tabernacle, a worldly Sanctuary, Hebrew 9. 1. etc.
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A man that is under a heavy burden it makes him stoop & bend in the back, he cannot stand so upright nor fast as others that have no such weight upon them.
A man that is under a heavy burden it makes him stoop & bend in the back, he cannot stand so upright nor fast as Others that have no such weight upon them.
Fourthly, The administration of the Law was with Thunder and Lightning very terrible, It made even Moses quake and tremble, (as the Author to the Hebrews speaks.)
Fourthly, The administration of the Law was with Thunder and Lightning very terrible, It made even Moses quake and tremble, (as the Author to the Hebrews speaks.)
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But now under the Gospel, First, our Promises are far better, and our Covenant better, in Heb. 8. 6. there the Apostle compares their Condition and ours, Who serve (saith he) unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, There was but the shadow of heavenly things;
But now under the Gospel, First, our Promises Are Far better, and our Covenant better, in Hebrew 8. 6. there the Apostle compares their Condition and ours, Who serve (Says he) unto the Exampl and shadow of heavenly things, There was but the shadow of heavenly things;
the Gospel hath the Heavenly things themselves, and they are but the shadow, for so you have it in Heb. 10. 1. For the Law having a shadow of good things to come,
the Gospel hath the Heavenly things themselves, and they Are but the shadow, for so you have it in Hebrew 10. 1. For the Law having a shadow of good things to come,
As Moses was admonish'd of God, when he was about to make the Tabernacle, For see (saith he) that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the Mount.
As Moses was admonished of God, when he was about to make the Tabernacle, For see (Says he) that thou make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the Mount.
And then in Heb. 8. 6. But now hath he obtained a more excellent Ministry, [ that's Christ ] By how much also he is the Mediator of a better Covenant, which was established upon better promises:
And then in Hebrew 8. 6. But now hath he obtained a more excellent Ministry, [ that's christ ] By how much also he is the Mediator of a better Covenant, which was established upon better promises:
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and our promises are high and precious, and we have a better Covenant, a Covenant not of living in the Land of Canaan, but of Heaven, of which that Canaan was but a Type,
and our promises Are high and precious, and we have a better Covenant, a Covenant not of living in the Land of Canaan, but of Heaven, of which that Canaan was but a Type,
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and indeed this hath been a great design of Antichrist to bring men to a carnal way of worship, To carnal Ordinances, for so they are called in Scripture, the Commandements of God by Moses, are called carnal, Heb. 9. 10. For their worship was in comparison of the worship in the Gospel but carnal; (I say) it hath bin the design of Antichrist to darken the glory of Jesus Christ in the Gospel, by bringing the Church to a carnal way of worship,
and indeed this hath been a great Design of Antichrist to bring men to a carnal Way of worship, To carnal Ordinances, for so they Are called in Scripture, the commandments of God by Moses, Are called carnal, Hebrew 9. 10. For their worship was in comparison of the worship in the Gospel but carnal; (I say) it hath been the Design of Antichrist to darken the glory of jesus christ in the Gospel, by bringing the Church to a carnal Way of worship,
and to take away spiritual, and therefore they are altogether about carnal Institutions, whereas Jesus Christ hath instituted but only two Sacraments, wherein there are outward carnal things, wherein we worship God through the Creature, otherwise His worship is altogether spiritual;
and to take away spiritual, and Therefore they Are altogether about carnal Institutions, whereas jesus christ hath instituted but only two Sacraments, wherein there Are outward carnal things, wherein we worship God through the Creature, otherwise His worship is altogether spiritual;
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with such kind of apish gestures, foolish garments, and Heathenish musick, all which was carnal worship, the devices of men to please children and fools with:
with such kind of apish gestures, foolish garments, and Heathenish music, all which was carnal worship, the devices of men to please children and Fools with:
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But now the more spiritual any worship of God is, the more spiritual it makes the heart, the lesse we stick to the creature while we are worshipping of God, the more communion we come to have with Christ,
But now the more spiritual any worship of God is, the more spiritual it makes the heart, the less we stick to the creature while we Are worshipping of God, the more communion we come to have with christ,
Fourthly, We have access with boldness to the Throne of grace, (as the Scripture speaks) God doth not reveal Himself in that terrible way to his Saints now,
Fourthly, We have access with boldness to the Throne of grace, (as the Scripture speaks) God does not reveal Himself in that terrible Way to his Saints now,
The word that is here translated [ Boldness ] it is, liberty of speech; we may come and speak our minds and unbosome our speech freely to God without any such terror;
The word that is Here translated [ Boldness ] it is, liberty of speech; we may come and speak our minds and unbosom our speech freely to God without any such terror;
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and now the spirit of adoption is more spread abroad and cōmunicated in the world to the Churches than it was before, and therefore the Lord expects a Conversation sutable to the spirit of adoption.
and now the Spirit of adoption is more spread abroad and communicated in the world to the Churches than it was before, and Therefore the Lord expects a Conversation suitable to the Spirit of adoption.
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As now, take one that is a child and hath a servile spirit and is afraid to come into the presence of his father, it may be he will do some works in obedience to his father,
As now, take one that is a child and hath a servile Spirit and is afraid to come into the presence of his father, it may be he will do Some works in Obedience to his father,
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Therefore when you open the old Testament and reade of those excellent gracious spirits that were there, especially in the Psalms, what holy breathings and pantings after God there are,
Therefore when you open the old Testament and read of those excellent gracious spirits that were there, especially in the Psalms, what holy breathings and pantings After God there Are,
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Ans. I'le give you one Scripture about that, in Zach. 12. 8. it is a cleer Prophesie of the times of the Gospel, In that day shall the Lord defend the Inhabitants of Jerusalem,
Ans. I'll give you one Scripture about that, in Zach 12. 8. it is a clear Prophesy of the times of the Gospel, In that day shall the Lord defend the Inhabitants of Jerusalem,
Oh reade Davids Psalms, particularly the 119. Psalm, and see the holy breathings of David, and observe that there is a Prophesie, that those that are feeble shall be as David,
O read Davids Psalms, particularly the 119. Psalm, and see the holy breathings of David, and observe that there is a Prophesy, that those that Are feeble shall be as David,
and the weakest of all should be as David: Indeed considering what we have revealed in the Gospel we should be ashamed that our hearts and lives should come short in spiritualness,
and the Weakest of all should be as David: Indeed considering what we have revealed in the Gospel we should be ashamed that our hearts and lives should come short in spiritualness,
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see in the 119. Psalm, how you find Davids heart taken and ravished with the Word of God, Oh how sweet was the Law of God to him, sweeter than the honey and the honey comb.
see in the 119. Psalm, how you find Davids heart taken and ravished with the Word of God, O how sweet was the Law of God to him, Sweeten than the honey and the honey comb.
Now you should consider this, what part of Gods Word had David there, he had not many of the Prophesies, he had but the Books of Moses and some other Books;
Now you should Consider this, what part of God's Word had David there, he had not many of the prophecies, he had but the Books of Moses and Some other Books;
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In the 84. Psalm, he did envy the very birds that were in the Temple of God, How aimable are thy Courts O Lord (saith he;) now do but compare those Scriptures he had with these that we have, The five Books of Moses, and Joshua, and Judges, and Job which were the chief Scriptures then extant,
In the 84. Psalm, he did envy the very Birds that were in the Temple of God, How aimable Are thy Courts Oh Lord (Says he;) now do but compare those Scriptures he had with these that we have, The five Books of Moses, and joshua, and Judges, and Job which were the chief Scriptures then extant,
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What Heavenly truths we have, study and reade over Pauls Epistles (which are several holy Letters sent from Christ to His Saints here on earth,) Oh what spiritual transcendant truths!
What Heavenly truths we have, study and read over Paul's Epistles (which Are several holy Letters sent from christ to His Saints Here on earth,) O what spiritual Transcendent truths!
What great mysteries and depths of God are opened and revealed there beyond what there is in Genesis, or Exodus, or Leviticus, or Numbers, &c. And yet the Word of God was dearer to him than al the world,
What great Mysteres and depths of God Are opened and revealed there beyond what there is in Genesis, or Exodus, or Leviticus, or Numbers, etc. And yet the Word of God was Dearer to him than all the world,
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Now for the third, which is the chief of all, If you would have your Conversations to be such as becomes the Gospel, it must be suitable to what the Gospel holds fo••h unto you.
Now for the third, which is the chief of all, If you would have your Conversations to be such as becomes the Gospel, it must be suitable to what the Gospel holds fo••h unto you.
you know that Scripture in John, 3. •6. So God loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever beleeveth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
you know that Scripture in John, 3. •6. So God loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
It is as if God should say when he comes to reveal the Gospel, I will have a way wherein it shall appear to men and Angels for ever what the greatness of my love is unto these poor creatures, unto the children of men:
It is as if God should say when he comes to reveal the Gospel, I will have a Way wherein it shall appear to men and Angels for ever what the greatness of my love is unto these poor creatures, unto the children of men:
It is the similitude of a learned Divine (saith he) the love of God in all other things in comparision of the love of God in Christ reveal'd in the Gosspel, it is a little spark of fire in comparison of the heat in a furnace;
It is the similitude of a learned Divine (Says he) the love of God in all other things in comparison of the love of God in christ revealed in the Gospel, it is a little spark of fire in comparison of the heat in a furnace;
but what is one of those sparks of fire that fly out in comparison of al the heat that there is in the furnace, (so saith he) all the fruits of the love of God to man-kind in all the works that ever God did do, are but as that one spark only; excepting this of Christ;
but what is one of those sparks of fire that fly out in comparison of all the heat that there is in the furnace, (so Says he) all the fruits of the love of God to mankind in all the works that ever God did doe, Are but as that one spark only; excepting this of christ;
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and the love of God unto mankind in Christ is as it were the heat of the furnace, there's burning love indeed, the love of God in Christ, this is the great scope of the Gospel, the great aim of God, the great design that God had in the Gospel to make known the infinitness of His love unto the children of men:
and the love of God unto mankind in christ is as it were the heat of the furnace, there's burning love indeed, the love of God in christ, this is the great scope of the Gospel, the great aim of God, the great Design that God had in the Gospel to make known the infiniteness of His love unto the children of men:
Now then if so be that God in the Gospel doth reveal what there was in His heart from all eternity to man-kind (for so it is) that's the scope of the Gospel;
Now then if so be that God in the Gospel does reveal what there was in His heart from all eternity to mankind (for so it is) that's the scope of the Gospel;
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when ever the Gospel comes to be preached in any place, God doth look upon that place and hath these kind of workings in Himself, Well, that love of Mine that I have had burning in my Bosom from all eternity towards these poor creatures,
when ever the Gospel comes to be preached in any place, God does look upon that place and hath these kind of workings in Himself, Well, that love of Mine that I have had burning in my Bosom from all eternity towards these poor creatures,
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now therefore there must be a Conversation that becomes the Gospel, as becomes this great thing in the Gospel, that is the chief thing indeed that the Gosspel holds forth in every line of it,
now Therefore there must be a Conversation that becomes the Gospel, as becomes this great thing in the Gospel, that is the chief thing indeed that the Gospel holds forth in every line of it,
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Reade but the first Epistle of that beloved Disciple John, what abundance of love is there made known of God? every letter thereof is a character of love;
Read but the First Epistle of that Beloved Disciple John, what abundance of love is there made known of God? every Letter thereof is a character of love;
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and what commendations of love in heavenly expressions? But you reade no such thing in the Scripture before the Gospel was revealed in that cleerness as it was then;
and what commendations of love in heavenly expressions? But you read no such thing in the Scripture before the Gospel was revealed in that cleverness as it was then;
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that is as if he should have said thus, God so loved the world, so dearly, as that which was the dearest thing unto God he gave for a testimonie of his love to man-kind.
that is as if he should have said thus, God so loved the world, so dearly, as that which was the dearest thing unto God he gave for a testimony of his love to mankind.
as I have made one world for them, I will make ten thousand more, yea I will make so many worlds as every one of the children of men shall have a world to possess;
as I have made one world for them, I will make ten thousand more, yea I will make so many world's as every one of the children of men shall have a world to possess;
and hereby Lord shal men and Angels know that we love thee, that whatsoever is dear to our souls thou shalt have it, we will offer it up to thee in way of sacrifice:
and hereby Lord shall men and Angels know that we love thee, that whatsoever is dear to our Souls thou shalt have it, we will offer it up to thee in Way of sacrifice:
And then if we be acted by love (for that's the conversation that becomes the Gospel to be acted in all that we do with love to God) to be in a flame of love continually,
And then if we be acted by love (for that's the Conversation that becomes the Gospel to be acted in all that we do with love to God) to be in a flame of love continually,
But now, Love hath no need of any argument to do any thing but only this, this thing will be pleasing unto him that I do tender it unto, it will please my Father;
But now, Love hath no need of any argument to do any thing but only this, this thing will be pleasing unto him that I do tender it unto, it will please my Father;
therefore never stand arguing thus, Such a thing is a duty, but is it necessity? Must I do it? Cannot a man be saved unless he do it? Be all damn'd that do not this? These are arguments from base sordid spirits:
Therefore never stand arguing thus, Such a thing is a duty, but is it necessity? Must I do it? Cannot a man be saved unless he do it? Be all damned that do not this? These Are Arguments from base sordid spirits:
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Therefore that place that you had before, in the first of the Colossians, Walk worthy of the Lord to all pleasing, let the heart presently spring upon this, There's such a thing propounded out of the Word at such a time,
Therefore that place that you had before, in the First of the colossians, Walk worthy of the Lord to all pleasing, let the heart presently spring upon this, There's such a thing propounded out of the Word At such a time,
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If we put but this upon you, you that do not set up the worship of God in your families, Do not you think that it would please God better to set up his Worship in your families than not? Is there no Conversation that your consciences tell you would please God better,
If we put but this upon you, you that do not Set up the worship of God in your families, Do not you think that it would please God better to Set up his Worship in your families than not? Is there no Conversation that your Consciences tell you would please God better,
than that Conversation which you live in? Would it not be more pleasing to God (ask but your conscience now?) if your hearts were acted by love you would presently fall upon that which your consciences tel you would be more pleasing to God.
than that Conversation which you live in? Would it not be more pleasing to God (ask but your conscience now?) if your hearts were acted by love you would presently fallen upon that which your Consciences tell you would be more pleasing to God.
Is this as becomes the Gospel? If thou wert acted by Love then thou wouldst never think that thou hadst done enough for God, Oh thou wouldst rather think, had I ten thousand thousand times more strength than I have, Lord thou art worthy of it all, what soever I have, whatsoever I am, whatsoever I can do, thou art worthy of it all, never stand arguing thus, what need so much;
Is this as becomes the Gospel? If thou Wertenberg acted by Love then thou Wouldst never think that thou Hadst done enough for God, O thou Wouldst rather think, had I ten thousand thousand times more strength than I have, Lord thou art worthy of it all, what soever I have, whatsoever I am, whatsoever I can do, thou art worthy of it all, never stand arguing thus, what need so much;
Oh that's a Conversation that becomes the Gospel, that when we see the Name of God dishonored, our hearts rise more against any thing that is done against God,
O that's a Conversation that becomes the Gospel, that when we see the Name of God dishonoured, our hearts rise more against any thing that is done against God,
than it doth against any thing that is done against our selves, we are inflam'd for God when we see any thing done that is a dishonour to the Name of God.
than it does against any thing that is done against our selves, we Are inflamed for God when we see any thing done that is a dishonour to the Name of God.
so that's a Conversation that becomes the Gospel, when we manifest that there is nothing in the world that we delight in more than to be in the presence of our Beloved;
so that's a Conversation that becomes the Gospel, when we manifest that there is nothing in the world that we delight in more than to be in the presence of our beloved;
which was after Christs death, and therefore though the Gospel began to shine forth, yet till after the time of the destruction of the Temple there was not so much of the Gospel;
which was After Christ death, and Therefore though the Gospel began to shine forth, yet till After the time of the destruction of the Temple there was not so much of the Gospel;
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, and you shall find there is no one particular duty that the Gospel so calls for from men (besides faith in Jesus Christ) as it doth love in Christians one towards another, yea love to all:
, and you shall find there is no one particular duty that the Gospel so calls for from men (beside faith in jesus christ) as it does love in Christians one towards Another, yea love to all:
if you reade the Epistles of Paul, divers places in the Romans, and in the Ephesians, and Philippians, and Colossians, continually still they are beating upon love;
if you read the Epistles of Paul, diverse places in the Roman, and in the Ephesians, and Philippians, and colossians, continually still they Are beating upon love;
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And so in the story of the Acts, presently as soon as you reade of any that the Gospel did prevail withal, they had one heart and one mind, Oh how did they cleave one to another! their hearts were one.
And so in the story of the Acts, presently as soon as you read of any that the Gospel did prevail withal, they had one heart and one mind, O how did they cleave one to Another! their hearts were one.
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And so we find in the stories of the Primitive times, I remember Tertullian saith, that that was the way that the Heathens and persecutors did use to find out who were Christians,
And so we find in the stories of the Primitive times, I Remember Tertullian Says, that that was the Way that the heathens and persecutors did use to find out who were Christians,
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but they found this by experience that when they were converted to Christian Religion, then there was another kind of spirit in them that did act them,
but they found this by experience that when they were converted to Christian Religion, then there was Another kind of Spirit in them that did act them,
My brethren, malitious dispositions are extreamly unbecoming the Gospel, hateful and malitious dispositions, What doth a beastly, brutish, savigeness do, the fierceness of beasts do in the breast of a Christian? Oh it is infinitely unbeseeming a Christian to have an unloving disposition, a hateful disposition, to be hating one another,
My brothers, malicious dispositions Are extremely unbecoming the Gospel, hateful and malicious dispositions, What does a beastly, brutish, savigeness do, the fierceness of beasts do in the breast of a Christian? O it is infinitely unbeseeming a Christian to have an unloving disposition, a hateful disposition, to be hating one Another,
and to have a spirit of opposition and contradiction, and frowardness one against another, there is nothing more unbeseeming the Gospel of Jesus Christ than this.
and to have a Spirit of opposition and contradiction, and frowardness one against Another, there is nothing more unbeseeming the Gospel of jesus christ than this.
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and hearing much of him, saw two that professed the name of Christians to fall out bitterly one with another, which as soon as he perceived he cals them to him,
and hearing much of him, saw two that professed the name of Christians to fallen out bitterly one with Another, which as soon as he perceived he calls them to him,
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and that is in John, 3. 16. (before named) So God loved the world, loved the world, that he gave his only begotten. We hear how the love of God that was in the heart of God from all eternity is brought forth and revealed in the Gospel, Oh let this inflame our hearts with love, Oh that there might be never a Christian that professes the Name of Christ,
and that is in John, 3. 16. (before nam) So God loved the world, loved the world, that he gave his only begotten. We hear how the love of God that was in the heart of God from all eternity is brought forth and revealed in the Gospel, O let this inflame our hearts with love, O that there might be never a Christian that Professes the Name of christ,
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and so we may say of this one particular in respect of love, either it is but a fansie that we hear so much of the love of God in Jesus Christ in the Gospel,
and so we may say of this one particular in respect of love, either it is but a fancy that we hear so much of the love of God in jesus christ in the Gospel,
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and heard the Truths of the Gospel opened to them, Oh since that time their hearts have been altered and changed, Oh of what sweet dispositions they are of now, the husband towards the wife,
and herd the Truths of the Gospel opened to them, O since that time their hearts have been altered and changed, O of what sweet dispositions they Are of now, the husband towards the wife,
this is held forth in the Gospel, the Gospel is the Ministry of reconciliation, now what Conversation should be in us becoming this in the Gospel that is held forth?
this is held forth in the Gospel, the Gospel is the Ministry of reconciliation, now what Conversation should be in us becoming this in the Gospel that is held forth?
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and many other particulars as the infinite hatred that God hath against sin, and the great price paid for souls that's held forth in the Gospel too, with divers other things that might be spoken of.
and many other particulars as the infinite hatred that God hath against since, and the great price paid for Souls that's held forth in the Gospel too, with diverse other things that might be spoken of.
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and may (if God will say Amen unto it) in some measure recover the dishonor that hath been cast upon the Gospel of Christ in these latter times, by that loose and uneven walking amongst professors themselves;
and may (if God will say Amen unto it) in Some measure recover the dishonour that hath been cast upon the Gospel of christ in these latter times, by that lose and uneven walking among professors themselves;
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Oh that Jesus Christ from whose hand and heart this Gospel came would now preach it home to every heart of us, that the truths thereof, may be turned into grace, spirit and life in the midst of us,
O that jesus christ from whose hand and heart this Gospel Come would now preach it home to every heart of us, that the truths thereof, may be turned into grace, Spirit and life in the midst of us,
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Then in the beginning of the 4. Chapter, I therefore (here's an inference with the use of it) the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you, That you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.
Then in the beginning of the 4. Chapter, I Therefore (here's an Inference with the use of it) the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you, That you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you Are called.
as if the Apostle should say, would you walk sutable to the Gospel of Christ that you profess? Walk in love then as Christ hath loved us, this is a principal thing.
as if the Apostle should say, would you walk suitable to the Gospel of christ that you profess? Walk in love then as christ hath loved us, this is a principal thing.
Do you know what the love of God means in Jesus Christ? are you sensible of the love of Christ? Oh this love should sweeten your hearts that there should be no more bitterness in you,
Do you know what the love of God means in jesus christ? Are you sensible of the love of christ? O this love should sweeten your hearts that there should be no more bitterness in you,
This is the scope of the Gospel, (a principal scope) I say God would in the Gospel make known to all the world his infinite willingness to be reconcil'd to such as have offended him:
This is the scope of the Gospel, (a principal scope) I say God would in the Gospel make known to all the world his infinite willingness to be reconciled to such as have offended him:
Indeed without the Gospel we might apprehend this, that the Lord is a God that is full of goodness, that He is good and doth good, that all good is in him;
Indeed without the Gospel we might apprehend this, that the Lord is a God that is full of Goodness, that He is good and does good, that all good is in him;
but to apprehend God to be such a God of peace, so infinitely set upon it, (as I may so say) to be reconciled to such as are enemies, could never have been known but by this Gospel of Christ;
but to apprehend God to be such a God of peace, so infinitely Set upon it, (as I may so say) to be reconciled to such as Are enemies, could never have been known but by this Gospel of christ;
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and might have broken him all to pieces with His iron-rod as a Potters vessel (which when it is broken can never be made whol again) yet He was willing to be reconciled.
and might have broken him all to Pieces with His iron-rod as a Potters vessel (which when it is broken can never be made Whole again) yet He was willing to be reconciled.
Fourthly, The Gospel holds this out to us, That the Lord He begins the work of reconciliation, He first loving us, the infinit God seeketh to us his creatures to come in to be reconciled,
Fourthly, The Gospel holds this out to us, That the Lord He begins the work of reconciliation, He First loving us, the infinite God seeks to us his creatures to come in to be reconciled,
therefore he sends his Ambassadors of peace to beseech us in Christs stead to come in to be reconciled to him, to accept of His Propositions of Peace which make so much for our everlasting salvation.
Therefore he sends his ambassadors of peace to beseech us in Christ stead to come in to be reconciled to him, to accept of His Propositions of Peace which make so much for our everlasting salvation.
Sixthly and lastly, The Gospel reveals this, That God is so set upon reconciliation, and is so reconcil'd to such as do imbrace the Gospel as he will never be at enmity with them again.
Sixthly and lastly, The Gospel reveals this, That God is so Set upon reconciliation, and is so reconciled to such as do embrace the Gospel as he will never be At enmity with them again.
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Then what manner of persons ought we to be? our conversations must be as becomes this Gospel of Christ in this great thing that the Gospel holds forth unto us.
Then what manner of Persons ought we to be? our conversations must be as becomes this Gospel of christ in this great thing that the Gospel holds forth unto us.
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Surely then, this cals to us al aloud to love peace, O love peace, Is God so set upon peace as he is? and is he willing to be at so great cost for peace? Oh let us love peace, let us follow peace, lets pursue peace, let's seek peace, let us do what we can possibly for peace, If it be possible as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men:
Surely then, this calls to us all aloud to love peace, Oh love peace, Is God so Set upon peace as he is? and is he willing to be At so great cost for peace? O let us love peace, let us follow peace, lets pursue peace, let's seek peace, let us do what we can possibly for peace, If it be possible as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men:
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yea to be made a curse, whatsoever he suffered in his Name, he was willing to endure any thing to make peace between God and man, to reconcile the World to Heaven:
yea to be made a curse, whatsoever he suffered in his Name, he was willing to endure any thing to make peace between God and man, to reconcile the World to Heaven:
And the exhortation that you have in the Ephesians (before mentioned;) it is likewise built upon the consideration of Christs working so for our peace, Ephes. 2. 14. For He is our peace, who hath made both one,
And the exhortation that you have in the Ephesians (before mentioned;) it is likewise built upon the consideration of Christ working so for our peace, Ephesians 2. 14. For He is our peace, who hath made both one,
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the meaning is this, that Christ died to take down the partition wall between Jew, and Gentile; there was an enmity between the Jew and Gentile that they might not one converse with the other;
the meaning is this, that christ died to take down the partition wall between Jew, and Gentile; there was an enmity between the Jew and Gentile that they might not one converse with the other;
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now it was a fruit of the death of Christ to take down the partition wall and to slay the enmity between them, that so there might be but one sheep fold, that He might reconcile both unto God in one body.
now it was a fruit of the death of christ to take down the partition wall and to slay the enmity between them, that so there might be but one sheep fold, that He might reconcile both unto God in one body.
but one unto another in one body, Jew and Gentile? Certainly there cannot be such a distance between one Christian and another as there was between Jew and Gentile: and Christ did so love unity and peace in the world, especially among those that made any profession of his Name, that he would die to that end, He would lose His life that He might procure peace between Jews and Gentiles, and bring them into one body:
but one unto Another in one body, Jew and Gentile? Certainly there cannot be such a distance between one Christian and Another as there was between Jew and Gentile: and christ did so love unity and peace in the world, especially among those that made any profession of his Name, that he would die to that end, He would loose His life that He might procure peace between jews and Gentiles, and bring them into one body:
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And truly so it should be with us, we should be willing, and those whose hearts are right (I say) cannot but be so sensible of the breaches that are among us,
And truly so it should be with us, we should be willing, and those whose hearts Are right (I say) cannot but be so sensible of the Breaches that Are among us,
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and the unpeaceableness of mens spirits, as if they could by the laying down of their lives procure peace, they should be willing to do it, every Christian should make it appear, that he is so set upon peace that if the laying down of his life could procure peace he should be willing to do it, that if we may make up breaches by standing in the gap,
and the Unpeaceableness of men's spirits, as if they could by the laying down of their lives procure peace, they should be willing to do it, every Christian should make it appear, that he is so Set upon peace that if the laying down of his life could procure peace he should be willing to do it, that if we may make up Breaches by standing in the gap,
and offering up our selves a sacrifice of atonement and pacification, let us thus prove our selves to be the true followers of Christ our Lord and Master who hath left us his own example herein for our imitation:
and offering up our selves a sacrifice of atonement and pacification, let us thus prove our selves to be the true followers of christ our Lord and Master who hath left us his own Exampl herein for our imitation:
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and therefore let him seek to me, Oh no, it doth become you that make profession of the Gospel of Christ, not to stay till he come to you that hath wronged you,
and Therefore let him seek to me, O no, it does become you that make profession of the Gospel of christ, not to stay till he come to you that hath wronged you,
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and therefore remember that you are not to live according to reason, you think there's all the reason in the world that those that have wronged you should crouch to your feet rather than you seek to them,
and Therefore Remember that you Are not to live according to reason, you think there's all the reason in the world that those that have wronged you should crouch to your feet rather than you seek to them,
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well grant it, that there is all the reason in the world for it, I but what is there in the Gospel to the contrary? and you are not to live only in your Conversations as beseems reason,
well grant it, that there is all the reason in the world for it, I but what is there in the Gospel to the contrary? and you Are not to live only in your Conversations as beseems reason,
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If you stand upon these tearms, let him come to me rather than I will go to him, Is this as becomes the Gospel? What do you hold forth of the great Work of the Gospel,
If you stand upon these terms, let him come to me rather than I will go to him, Is this as becomes the Gospel? What do you hold forth of the great Work of the Gospel,
if you do not hold forth this? Your willingness to be at peace, and to seek for peace even from your inferiors? and do not you say that the offence is great, Oh! 'tis a great offence that such a one hath committed, he hath dealt very proudly with me,
if you do not hold forth this? Your willingness to be At peace, and to seek for peace even from your inferiors? and do not you say that the offence is great, Oh! it's a great offence that such a one hath committed, he hath dealt very proudly with me,
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but God was content to be at peace upon hard tearms (as I may so speak) indeed they were hard tearms by which God came to reconcile the world unto himself, the hardest tearms that possibly could be conceived,
but God was content to be At peace upon hard terms (as I may so speak) indeed they were hard terms by which God Come to reconcile the world unto himself, the Hardest terms that possibly could be conceived,
for Jesus Christ, his eternal Son, did take upon Him our Nature, and was made a curse for us, that knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousnes of God in Him;
for jesus christ, his Eternal Son, did take upon Him our Nature, and was made a curse for us, that knew no since, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him;
Oh! that this were but thought on in these contentions daies, wherein there is such breaches between Brother and Brother, in every town, in every family,
Oh! that this were but Thought on in these contentions days, wherein there is such Breaches between Brother and Brother, in every town, in every family,
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Oh! how unbeseeming the Gospel of Jesus Christ is an irreconciliable spirit? Certainly God hath not made thee to know what the mysterie of the Gospel of peace is, who hast war in thy heart and tongue against thy brother.
Oh! how unbeseeming the Gospel of jesus christ is an irreconciliable Spirit? Certainly God hath not made thee to know what the mystery of the Gospel of peace is, who haste war in thy heart and tongue against thy brother.
As now, for the matter of peace, there are many arguments to move us to be at peace with our brother, from the inconveniences that will follow upon our breaches & the like,
As now, for the matter of peace, there Are many Arguments to move us to be At peace with our brother, from the inconveniences that will follow upon our Breaches & the like,
now shew your selves Christians in this, Above all arguments make the consideration of what you understand in the Gospel to be the great motive of motive to prevail with you for peace,
now show your selves Christians in this, Above all Arguments make the consideration of what you understand in the Gospel to be the great motive of motive to prevail with you for peace,
then get alone into your closets, search the Scriptures, and there lay to your hearts all the arguments that you can from the Gospel of Jesus Christ, there see how God reconcil'd the world to Himself,
then get alone into your closets, search the Scriptures, and there lay to your hearts all the Arguments that you can from the Gospel of jesus christ, there see how God reconciled the world to Himself,
When man was plunged into such a depth of misery, nothing but bowels of mercy did move God to help men out of that depth of misery that they were plunged into;
When man was plunged into such a depth of misery, nothing but bowels of mercy did move God to help men out of that depth of misery that they were plunged into;
but there's nothing that sets out the bowels of Gods mercy so as the Gospel of Jesus Christ doth, there you have the very bowels of Gods mercy (indeed) made legible to all the world, in Luke, 1. 78. Through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the day-spring from on high hath visited us:
but there's nothing that sets out the bowels of God's mercy so as the Gospel of jesus christ does, there you have the very bowels of God's mercy (indeed) made legible to all the world, in Lycia, 1. 78. Through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us:
and indeed this would be a good argument of a gracious heart, when any particular mercie is granted unto them, either family mercies, or personal mercies.
and indeed this would be a good argument of a gracious heart, when any particular mercy is granted unto them, either family Mercies, or personal Mercies.
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yet here is seasonable comfortable mercies to me and mine &c. but O Lord what is all this to that infinite fountain of mercy in Christ, thy mercies in the Gospel, thy mercies in thy Son, there's depths, infinite depths of mercy indeed, this is but a drop,
yet Here is seasonable comfortable Mercies to me and mine etc. but Oh Lord what is all this to that infinite fountain of mercy in christ, thy Mercies in the Gospel, thy Mercies in thy Son, there's depths, infinite depths of mercy indeed, this is but a drop,
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and indeed that's sweet, but the infinite Ocean of mercy it is in Jesus Christ, Christ is the mercy of God to mankind, in the bowels of which all other mercies are conceived and brought forth in the world:
and indeed that's sweet, but the infinite Ocean of mercy it is in jesus christ, christ is the mercy of God to mankind, in the bowels of which all other Mercies Are conceived and brought forth in the world:
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well it's the Gospel that holds forth the glory of the riches of the mercy of God, God is said in the word to be rich in mercy, He is not said so much to be rich in power as rich in mercy.
well it's the Gospel that holds forth the glory of the riches of the mercy of God, God is said in the word to be rich in mercy, He is not said so much to be rich in power as rich in mercy.
What's that but as Christ himself saith, Be ye merciful as your heavenly father is merciful, Oh have you a merciful heart one towards another? look with a merciful eye upon those who are in great misery;
What's that but as christ himself Says, Be you merciful as your heavenly father is merciful, O have you a merciful heart one towards Another? look with a merciful eye upon those who Are in great misery;
To see a Christian, one that professes the Gospel, that makes more profession of the knowledge of God and of the free grace of God in Christ than others,
To see a Christian, one that Professes the Gospel, that makes more profession of the knowledge of God and of the free grace of God in christ than Others,
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and yet when it comes to it, that he hath to deal with such as are in misery, to have a hard heart, Oh a hard hearted Christian is a monster, I say a hard hearted Christian is a monster in the world, not to be ready to forgive others,
and yet when it comes to it, that he hath to deal with such as Are in misery, to have a hard heart, O a hard hearted Christian is a monster, I say a hard hearted Christian is a monster in the world, not to be ready to forgive Others,
Let not people that are in misery have verbal mercies from you, that is, you seem to pity them in words, Oh but let there be real mercies to them, open your hearts and let something drop from you for releef of them that are in misery:
Let not people that Are in misery have verbal Mercies from you, that is, you seem to pity them in words, O but let there be real Mercies to them, open your hearts and let something drop from you for relief of them that Are in misery:
it is a notable Scripture in Ephes. 4. 31, 32. and sutable to that in Col. 3. 13. in the 4. of the Ephes. there the Apostle (speaking of the mercies of Christ) saith he, Let all bitterness, and wrath,
it is a notable Scripture in Ephesians 4. 31, 32. and suitable to that in Col. 3. 13. in the 4. of the Ephesians there the Apostle (speaking of the Mercies of christ) Says he, Let all bitterness, and wrath,
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do you see any to be in misery, and do not you find your heart begin to break towards them? if you do not find your heart breaking, Oh set before you the infinite tenderness of Gods mercies in Jesus Christ,
do you see any to be in misery, and do not you find your heart begin to break towards them? if you do not find your heart breaking, O Set before you the infinite tenderness of God's Mercies in jesus christ,
You see the Apostle accounts this the great argument of all, and therefore know that the Lord takes it very much to heart when the bowels of Professors are turned into gravel.
You see the Apostle accounts this the great argument of all, and Therefore know that the Lord Takes it very much to heart when the bowels of Professors Are turned into gravel.
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Search into that remarkable Parable, Matthew, 18 from vers. 28. to vers. 35. where Jesus Christ Preacheth down all cruel and unchristian like dispositions in those that are fellow servants, belonging to one and the same Master, and living under one roof;
Search into that remarkable Parable, Matthew, 18 from vers. 28. to vers. 35. where jesus christ Preacheth down all cruel and unchristian like dispositions in those that Are fellow Servants, belonging to one and the same Master, and living under one roof;
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The Lord Christ delivered that cruel servant, that hard hearted wretch to the tormentors that did a thing so unbeseeming the mercy he himself had received from Christ, Oh saith Christ art thou cruel and unmerciful when thou hast received so much favour from me,
The Lord christ Delivered that cruel servant, that hard hearted wretch to the tormentors that did a thing so unbeseeming the mercy he himself had received from christ, O Says christ art thou cruel and unmerciful when thou hast received so much favour from me,
as a full discharge of thy many great debts? get thee to the tormentors, let the most cruel executioners of my sierce wrath torment thee without any mercy and compassion.
as a full discharge of thy many great debts? get thee to the tormentors, let the most cruel executioners of my fierce wrath torment thee without any mercy and compassion.
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what will ye bite and devour one another when ye receive the least offront either by tongue or hand? Oh where is you bearing and forbearing with one another? for shame do not fly in the faces of any (as a Bear bereaved of her whelps) when ye are buffetted by men, Oh remember Jesus Christ, Oh remember you that stand in so much need of mercy every day from God,
what will you bite and devour one Another when you receive the least offront either by tongue or hand? O where is you bearing and forbearing with one Another? for shame do not fly in the faces of any (as a Bear bereft of her whelps) when you Are buffeted by men, O Remember jesus christ, O Remember you that stand in so much need of mercy every day from God,
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let me speak plainly to you, when you come to hear the glorious, riches of the grace of the Gospel set before you in the Word, ye seem to be somewhat taken with it,
let me speak plainly to you, when you come to hear the glorious, riches of the grace of the Gospel Set before you in the Word, you seem to be somewhat taken with it,
but when you go home to your family, are ye not ready under the least cross then to bury a thousand mercies? Oh what a dishonor is this to the Gospel of Jesus Christ that reveals so much mercy of God in it, that it doth call for Christians that do profess it, to go through troubles,
but when you go home to your family, Are you not ready under the least cross then to bury a thousand Mercies? O what a dishonour is this to the Gospel of jesus christ that reveals so much mercy of God in it, that it does call for Christians that do profess it, to go through Troubles,
and through discouragements with cheerful hearts? and although there be many things that might daunt the spirits of others that do not understand what the mercies of God in Christ are,
and through discouragements with cheerful hearts? and although there be many things that might daunt the spirits of Others that do not understand what the Mercies of God in christ Are,
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yet those that profess the Gospel should shew undaunted spirits, for why? It is infinite, free, rich, glorious grace that is made known to them by the word of Christs lips.
yet those that profess the Gospel should show undaunted spirits, for why? It is infinite, free, rich, glorious grace that is made known to them by the word of Christ lips.
I speak of this despairing and sullenness of heart, as it's manifested in the Conversations of men and women, by which they do dishonor the Gospel of Christ,
I speak of this despairing and sullenness of heart, as it's manifested in the Conversations of men and women, by which they do dishonour the Gospel of christ,
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when they live in their families and their hearts sink in such a sullen way as if there were nothing in the Gospel of Christ for encouraging of poor troubled souls, no more than men might understand by the light of Nature;
when they live in their families and their hearts sink in such a sullen Way as if there were nothing in the Gospel of christ for encouraging of poor troubled Souls, no more than men might understand by the Light of Nature;
yet God hath a way for the manifestation of his mercy in the Gospel, by which the justice of God is as much honored and satisfied as if all the men in the world had been cast into everlasting burnings, that is, through his Sons dying for mans sin, being made a curse for us;
yet God hath a Way for the manifestation of his mercy in the Gospel, by which the Justice of God is as much honoured and satisfied as if all the men in the world had been cast into everlasting burnings, that is, through his Sons dying for men since, being made a curse for us;
but they think not of a way of Gods shewing mercy, so as yet he may have the glory of infinite justice, God seals the forgivenes of sin in the Court of Justice as well as in the Court of Mercy;
but they think not of a Way of God's showing mercy, so as yet he may have the glory of infinite Justice, God Seals the forgiveness of since in the Court of justice as well as in the Court of Mercy;
yet in time of temptation, when the Devil comes and doth set before them the dreadfulness of Gods justice, that God is a most just God as well as merciful, this makes their hearts to sink like a stone within their breasts.
yet in time of temptation, when the devil comes and does Set before them the dreadfulness of God's Justice, that God is a most just God as well as merciful, this makes their hearts to sink like a stone within their breasts.
I but saith temptation, God is a just God as well as merciful, and dost not thou presume? No saith the soul, the way of mercy that my soul rests upon, I see there is in it a way of satisfaction to infinite justice,
I but Says temptation, God is a just God as well as merciful, and dost not thou presume? No Says the soul, the Way of mercy that my soul rests upon, I see there is in it a Way of satisfaction to infinite Justice,
Hence let there be that Conversation in you, that may manifest that you do not turn the grace of God into wantonness, Oh a wanton Conversation is infinitly unbeseeming the Gospel, Oh there is infinite mercy and free grace treasured up here,
Hence let there be that Conversation in you, that may manifest that you do not turn the grace of God into wantonness, O a wanton Conversation is infinitely unbeseeming the Gospel, O there is infinite mercy and free grace treasured up Here,
but what way doth God take to manifest infinite grace? Is it not in a way wherein the dreadfullest Justice of God appears too? Is not the grace of God let out to you through the blood of his Son? wherein the most dreadful fruit of Gods justice is manifested that ever was since the beginning of the world,
but what Way does God take to manifest infinite grace? Is it not in a Way wherein the Dreadfullest justice of God appears too? Is not the grace of God let out to you through the blood of his Son? wherein the most dreadful fruit of God's Justice is manifested that ever was since the beginning of the world,
When thou speakest of the free grace of God, and when thou comest to beleeve in the free grace of God in the Gospel, thou maiest come cheerfully and boldly, I but come with reverence and holy humble fear, I do not mean despairing fear,
When thou Speakest of the free grace of God, and when thou Comest to believe in the free grace of God in the Gospel, thou Mayest come cheerfully and boldly, I but come with Reverence and holy humble Fear, I do not mean despairing Fear,
and therefore those Christians that walk loosly, and altogether upon slight thoughts of mercy without any fear to ballast their hearts, Oh certainly their Conversations are not Gospel Conversations,
and Therefore those Christians that walk loosely, and altogether upon slight thoughts of mercy without any Fear to ballast their hearts, O Certainly their Conversations Are not Gospel Conversations,
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for if thou didst understand the way of Gods mercy in the Gospel, thou wouldest see that that should fill thy heart with fear and reverence all the daies of thy life.
for if thou didst understand the Way of God's mercy in the Gospel, thou Wouldst see that that should fill thy heart with Fear and Reverence all the days of thy life.
when men apprehend the Gospel so, as not to apprehend the dreadfulness of his justice; as if so be that God would not have the glory of his justice. Christ hath satisfied that:
when men apprehend the Gospel so, as not to apprehend the dreadfulness of his Justice; as if so be that God would not have the glory of his Justice. christ hath satisfied that:
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Hath Christ satisfied that? consider what thou saiest when thou saiest so, do but consider how much of the glory of Gods justice doth appear in what Christ hath done and suffered;
Hath christ satisfied that? Consider what thou Sayest when thou Sayest so, do but Consider how much of the glory of God's Justice does appear in what christ hath done and suffered;
I desire to hold forth no further the glory of justice than by holding forth Jesus Christ to thee, Doest not thou think that God would have thee to sanctifie in thy heart and life all the Attributes of God that doth appear in Jesus Christ? Now the glory of justice doth appear as much in Christ as the glory of mercy doth;
I desire to hold forth no further the glory of Justice than by holding forth jesus christ to thee, Dost not thou think that God would have thee to sanctify in thy heart and life all the Attributes of God that does appear in jesus christ? Now the glory of Justice does appear as much in christ as the glory of mercy does;
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then thou that doest profess the Gospel, thou must sanctifie this Attribute of God as well as the other, thou sanctifiest them both in honoring Gods justice;
then thou that dost profess the Gospel, thou must sanctify this Attribute of God as well as the other, thou Sanctifiest them both in honouring God's Justice;
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And another thing that is very considerable, What is God so set upon the glory of his Justice in the Gospel? Oh labour you to be just in all your Conversations;
And Another thing that is very considerable, What is God so Set upon the glory of his justice in the Gospel? O labour you to be just in all your Conversations;
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or can be imagined by men and Angels, which is this, That in the Gospel I find that God, hath His heart so set upon justice, that rather than justice shall not be satisfied he will not spare his Son one farthing (as the Scripture saith) He spared not his own Son, but His Son must pay to the uttermost, His Son must bear his very wrath,
or can be imagined by men and Angels, which is this, That in the Gospel I find that God, hath His heart so Set upon Justice, that rather than Justice shall not be satisfied he will not spare his Son one farthing (as the Scripture Says) He spared not his own Son, but His Son must pay to the uttermost, His Son must bear his very wrath,
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yet unjust in his dealings, so as do but follow him in his course between man and man, there he makes no conscience of justice, there he will rather break the rule of justice than (it may be) he will lose six pence,
yet unjust in his dealings, so as do but follow him in his course between man and man, there he makes no conscience of Justice, there he will rather break the Rule of Justice than (it may be) he will loose six pence,
or a shilling ▪ what if it were the losing of thirty, or fourty pounds, is it such a thing, that the rule of justice must rather be broken than the loss of a little mony? Is this as becomes the Gospel? when as thou hearest the Gospel say, that rather than the glory of justice shall be darkned, the Blood of his Son must go for it,
or a shilling ▪ what if it were the losing of thirty, or fourty pounds, is it such a thing, that the Rule of Justice must rather be broken than the loss of a little money? Is this as becomes the Gospel? when as thou Hearst the Gospel say, that rather than the glory of Justice shall be darkened, the Blood of his Son must go for it,
and God expects that Christians should be so in love with justice, that they should rather be content to be undone in their estates, to beg their bread from door to door,
and God expects that Christians should be so in love with Justice, that they should rather be content to be undone in their estates, to beg their bred from door to door,
than be unjust in any of their actions, Oh 'tis an exceeding ecclipsing of the glory of the Word when Professors of it shall be false in their dealings;
than be unjust in any of their actions, O it's an exceeding eclipsing of the glory of the Word when Professors of it shall be false in their dealings;
Oh remember thou Christian who holdest up the Gospel with thy right hand, that when thou hearest of the death of Christ, there the love that God bears to justice is held forth,
O Remember thou Christian who holdest up the Gospel with thy right hand, that when thou Hearst of the death of christ, there the love that God bears to Justice is held forth,
& to the end that he might manifest his love unto his Law (I say) therefore it was that Christ must come and subject himself to the Law, he must be under the Law;
& to the end that he might manifest his love unto his Law (I say) Therefore it was that christ must come and Subject himself to the Law, he must be under the Law;
It's true, you cannot keep it for justification, that was Christs task, so to keep the Law that he might justifie sinners, God by this teaches us to esteem highly of it,
It's true, you cannot keep it for justification, that was Christ task, so to keep the Law that he might justify Sinners, God by this Teaches us to esteem highly of it,
Now would not you take it extream ill, when you have bestowed so much upon it, that a child or servant should come and break it al to pieces? Now (my brethren) consider, The Law of God here resembles the Cristal glasse;
Now would not you take it extreme ill, when you have bestowed so much upon it, that a child or servant should come and break it all to Pieces? Now (my brothers) Consider, The Law of God Here resembles the Crystal glass;
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and as in your glasses you may see your faces, so in that Cristal glasse of the Law, the holiness of God is transparent, 'tis such a glass that God prizes it more worth than all the world; this is visible:
and as in your glasses you may see your faces, so in that Crystal glass of the Law, the holiness of God is transparent, it's such a glass that God prizes it more worth than all the world; this is visible:
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and therfore take heed of breaking it meerly to satisfie your lusts, to accommodate and befriend your own base ends, this is unbeseeming the Gospel of Christ.
and Therefore take heed of breaking it merely to satisfy your Lustiest, to accommodate and befriend your own base ends, this is unbeseeming the Gospel of christ.
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There are many that make a great noise about Evangelical truths, so that they cry up the Gospel of Christ, the Gospel of Christ, as they once did, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord;
There Are many that make a great noise about Evangelical truths, so that they cry up the Gospel of christ, the Gospel of christ, as they once did, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord;
Certainly there's nothing holde forth the excellency of the Law more than the knowledge of Jesus Christ (the only Law-giver) being subjected to the Law,
Certainly there's nothing hold forth the excellency of the Law more than the knowledge of jesus christ (the only Lawgiver) being subjected to the Law,
but the pure Will of God? and do you think that Christ came to take us away from obeying the Will of God, which was Christs meat and drink to do? I stand not so much upon that term,
but the pure Will of God? and do you think that christ Come to take us away from obeying the Will of God, which was Christ meat and drink to do? I stand not so much upon that term,
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Whether as given by Moses? but upon those things that are therein contained, therein revealed as part of the will of God, God stands much upon that, that we should make the revealing of these things in the Word to be the rule of our life,
Whither as given by Moses? but upon those things that Are therein contained, therein revealed as part of the will of God, God Stands much upon that, that we should make the revealing of these things in the Word to be the Rule of our life,
IN the sixt place, Would you know what Conversation becomes the Gospel? Consider what it is that the Gospel holds out to you, It holds forth Gods infinit hatred of sin more than any other thing whatsoever.
IN the sixt place, Would you know what Conversation becomes the Gospel? Consider what it is that the Gospel holds out to you, It holds forth God's infinite hatred of since more than any other thing whatsoever.
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3. A man may come to know the evil of sin by the Dreadful Threatnings that are added to the Law, Cursed is he that abideth not in every thing that is written in the Book of the Law to do it.
3. A man may come to know the evil of since by the Dreadful Threatenings that Are added to the Law, Cursed is he that Abideth not in every thing that is written in the Book of the Law to do it.
when a soul comes to have a real sight of the dreadful threats that are in the Law, it doth exceedingly terrifie conscience and raise up that sleepy Lyon out of his den.
when a soul comes to have a real sighed of the dreadful Treats that Are in the Law, it does exceedingly terrify conscience and raise up that sleepy lion out of his den.
and by the terrors of conscience that there are upon the wicked, as on Cain, Saul, and Judas &c. men many times here for their sins, by the wrath of God that is reveal'd from Heaven against sin in the execution of it,
and by the terrors of conscience that there Are upon the wicked, as on Cain, Saul, and Judas etc. men many times Here for their Sins, by the wrath of God that is revealed from Heaven against since in the execution of it,
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but take all those together, yea, did we see the woful execution of the wrath of God in Hell its self, did the Lord open unto us a door into the chambers of death to discover the torments that are there,
but take all those together, yea, did we see the woeful execution of the wrath of God in Hell its self, did the Lord open unto us a door into the chambers of death to discover the torments that Are there,
God doth in inflicting his wrath upon his Son for mans sin, thus preach unto the world? Wel, I see that you cannot be brought to understand how I hate sin with a perfect hatred,
God does in inflicting his wrath upon his Son for men since, thus preach unto the world? Well, I see that you cannot be brought to understand how I hate since with a perfect hatred,
but I'le have one way of argument to convince you, that it is impossible you should stand against, I will therefore send my Son to take your nature upon him,
but I'll have one Way of argument to convince you, that it is impossible you should stand against, I will Therefore send my Son to take your nature upon him,
and to stand charged with your debt, and you shall see how I'le deal with him, who is your Surety, I'le not spare him, I'le powr out the vials of my wrath upon him to the last drop, I'le make him a curse for sin,
and to stand charged with your debt, and you shall see how I'll deal with him, who is your Surety, I'll not spare him, I'll power out the vials of my wrath upon him to the last drop, I'll make him a curse for since,
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why hast thou forsaken me? He shal tread the winepress of my wrath, I'le make the burden of sin heavy to Him, that shall make Him fall groveling upon His face,
why hast thou forsaken me? He shall tread the winepress of my wrath, I'll make the burden of since heavy to Him, that shall make Him fallen groveling upon His face,
and sweat great clodders of blood in a winter season, that shall run down from His body upon the cold ground, I'le do this to that end that all the world (to whom the preaching of the Gospel shall come) may see how infinitely I hate sin:
and sweat great clodders of blood in a winter season, that shall run down from His body upon the cold ground, I'll do this to that end that all the world (to whom the preaching of the Gospel shall come) may see how infinitely I hate since:
But there is another end that God aims at in the death of his Son, To declare to all the world, to men and Angels how infinitly the Lord doth abominate all sin:
But there is Another end that God aims At in the death of his Son, To declare to all the world, to men and Angels how infinitely the Lord does abominate all since:
Do you beleeve this Gospel? Hath God let you live under this Gospel, that you hear it it your ears? And do you profess that the Lord hath enlightened you by his holy Spirit, to understand the certainty and reality of this? Oh then, let your Conversation be as becomes this Evangelical truth. Quest.
Do you believe this Gospel? Hath God let you live under this Gospel, that you hear it it your ears? And do you profess that the Lord hath enlightened you by his holy Spirit, to understand the certainty and reality of this? O then, let your Conversation be as becomes this Evangelical truth. Quest.
for in the Gospel you see the infinit hatred of God against all sin, yea, there is more evil in the least sin than in the greatest affliction whatsoever (that's a point that hath been long since opened to you at large,
for in the Gospel you see the infinite hatred of God against all since, yea, there is more evil in the least since than in the greatest affliction whatsoever (that's a point that hath been long since opened to you At large,
and this will shew it cleerly, there is more evil in any sin than in the greatest affliction, by the dealing of God the Father with his Son) and therefore if you will be willing to live as becomes the Gospel of Christ, rather be willing to bear any affliction in the world than wilfully to commit the least sin:
and this will show it clearly, there is more evil in any since than in the greatest affliction, by the dealing of God the Father with his Son) and Therefore if you will be willing to live as becomes the Gospel of christ, rather be willing to bear any affliction in the world than wilfully to commit the least since:
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for one that professes that he doth beleeve that God the Father dealt thus with His Son, that had sin but by imputation upon Him, that He let out the vials of His wrath upon Him,
for one that Professes that he does believe that God the Father dealt thus with His Son, that had since but by imputation upon Him, that He let out the vials of His wrath upon Him,
and if Christ had but undertaken for to have satisfied for one sin, though the least sin, He must have died for it, For the wages of sin, is death! of sin indefinitly, it's death:
and if christ had but undertaken for to have satisfied for one since, though the least since, He must have died for it, For the wages of since, is death! of since indefinitely, it's death:
And do I beleeve this, and yet shall I rather chuse the commission of a sin than the bearing of any affliction? Oh this is infinitly unbeseeming the Gospel of Jesus Christ:
And do I believe this, and yet shall I rather choose the commission of a since than the bearing of any affliction? O this is infinitely unbeseeming the Gospel of jesus christ:
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do I beleeve this, and is it real unto my soul? Oh let me then manifest in my whol course and life that I tremble at the very thought of a sin, at the appearance of evil,
do I believe this, and is it real unto my soul? O let me then manifest in my Whole course and life that I tremble At the very Thought of a since, At the appearance of evil,
because God hath given such a testimony from Heaven against sin, Oh it is a loud testimony indeed that God hath given from heaven against sin in the death of his Son, Oh then let my Conversation be such as I may make it appear that I am afraid of the beginnings of sin, of the first whispering and motions to sin, Oh set me not stand dandling of sin in my thoughts,
Because God hath given such a testimony from Heaven against since, O it is a loud testimony indeed that God hath given from heaven against since in the death of his Son, O then let my Conversation be such as I may make it appear that I am afraid of the beginnings of since, of the First whispering and motions to since, O Set me not stand dandling of since in my thoughts,
as to love it, to approve it, to delight in it, but as soon as ever it enters into thy heart cast it out presently, let it not lodge within thy doors one moment, raise up all the power of thy soul against it, follow it with Hue and Cry, till thou hast overtaken it,
as to love it, to approve it, to delight in it, but as soon as ever it enters into thy heart cast it out presently, let it not lodge within thy doors one moment, raise up all the power of thy soul against it, follow it with Hue and Cry, till thou hast overtaken it,
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Oh let me take heed of lying in any sin, have I bin overtaken in my sin? Oh let me be willing rather to shame and condemn my self, to deny any thing in the world rather than to continue in that sin, the Lord forbid that if I have been once drawn to any sin, that I should think to cover it by another sin, by adding one sin to another, to think to shift for my credit or esteem by adding more sin to that already committed, Oh no, the Lord in his mercie hath made known unto me in the Gospel of Christ what sin means, the evil of sin,
O let me take heed of lying in any since, have I been overtaken in my since? O let me be willing rather to shame and condemn my self, to deny any thing in the world rather than to continue in that since, the Lord forbid that if I have been once drawn to any since, that I should think to cover it by Another since, by adding one since to Another, to think to shift for my credit or esteem by adding more since to that already committed, O no, the Lord in his mercy hath made known unto me in the Gospel of christ what since means, the evil of since,
and therefore I have learned rather to endure any thing than to multiply iniquity; Indeed before I came to understand Jesus Christ, I thought sin was an evil thing,
and Therefore I have learned rather to endure any thing than to multiply iniquity; Indeed before I Come to understand jesus christ, I Thought since was an evil thing,
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& the dealings of the Father with his Son, the Lord knows now I abhor a sin in secret (though I were sure no body in the world should ever know it) more than I do abhor Hell its self;
& the dealings of the Father with his Son, the Lord knows now I abhor a since in secret (though I were sure not body in the world should ever know it) more than I do abhor Hell its self;
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and shall be ready to entertain sin in thy bosom, know that by this means, you do no other but trample under foot the Blood of Jesus Christ as a cōmon thing,
and shall be ready to entertain since in thy bosom, know that by this means, you do no other but trample under foot the Blood of jesus christ as a Common thing,
This doth despight to the Gospel of Christ, you do dishonor Jesus Christ, and you do put him to open shame whose Name you have taken upon you by your profession:
This does despite to the Gospel of christ, you do dishonour jesus christ, and you do put him to open shame whose Name you have taken upon you by your profession:
And so you have another text in Heb. 10. 29. &c. (he speaks of those that had fallen off from their profession into sinful waies) Of how much s•rer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy of, who hath troden under foot the Son of God,
And so you have Another text in Hebrew 10. 29. etc. (he speaks of those that had fallen off from their profession into sinful ways) Of how much s•rer punishment, suppose you, shall he be Thought worthy of, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God,
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And there's a great deal of reason for it, for 'tis not so much for those that never made profession of the Gospel, to fall to sin, not such a horrid thing for them;
And there's a great deal of reason for it, for it's not so much for those that never made profession of the Gospel, to fallen to since, not such a horrid thing for them;
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this is the language of their actions (though they dare not say so) Lord I acknowledge that I have seen the fruit of thy hatred of sin in the death of thy Son, that thou didst so hate sin, that thou madest thy Son to be a curse for sin;
this is the language of their actions (though they Dare not say so) Lord I acknowledge that I have seen the fruit of thy hatred of since in the death of thy Son, that thou didst so hate since, that thou Madest thy Son to be a curse for since;
Oh what a dreadful thing is this? how provoking must it needs be to the holy God? Oh happy had it been for such men and women that they had never heard of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
O what a dreadful thing is this? how provoking must it needs be to the holy God? O happy had it been for such men and women that they had never herd of the Gospel of jesus christ.
There's nothing in the world that ever God did, that doth discover the worth of mans immortal soul so as the Gospel of Jesus Christ doth, there God manifests to all the world what a price he puts upon mans soul, the Lord saw that men by sin had undone themselves and that those souls that he made were like to perish to all eternity,
There's nothing in the world that ever God did, that does discover the worth of men immortal soul so as the Gospel of jesus christ does, there God manifests to all the world what a price he puts upon men soul, the Lord saw that men by since had undone themselves and that those Souls that he made were like to perish to all eternity,
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yea, were under the sentence of eternal death, and must certainly perish eternally, if so be that some way were not found out by an infinit wisdom for to ransome them;
yea, were under the sentence of Eternal death, and must Certainly perish eternally, if so be that Some Way were not found out by an infinite Wisdom for to ransom them;
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and account the worth of it to be such, as rather than it shall perish I'le disolve heaven and earth, heaven and earth shall perish rather than this soul shall perish, you will say, this had been a great testimony of Gods esteem of a soul:
and account the worth of it to be such, as rather than it shall perish I'll dissolve heaven and earth, heaven and earth shall perish rather than this soul shall perish, you will say, this had been a great testimony of God's esteem of a soul:
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You know therfore what the Apostle saith in 1 Pet. 1. 18, 19. Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed (saith he) with corruptible things; as silver, and gold:
You know Therefore what the Apostle Says in 1 Pet. 1. 18, 19. Forasmuch as you know that you were not redeemed (Says he) with corruptible things; as silver, and gold:
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even all the world must let the redemption of a soul alone for ever, all the Angels in Heaven if they would have joyned together to have redeem'd a soul,
even all the world must let the redemption of a soul alone for ever, all the Angels in Heaven if they would have joined together to have redeemed a soul,
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and would have ventured themselves to have been destroyed for ever that they might have redeem'd a soul, it would not have been, they must all let the redemption of a soul alone for ever;
and would have ventured themselves to have been destroyed for ever that they might have redeemed a soul, it would not have been, they must all let the redemption of a soul alone for ever;
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The full price of a soul is writ down by the finger of Gods Spirit in the Gospel of Christ, which is only this, The Blood of the Son of God, the Blood of the Son of God.
The full price of a soul is writ down by the finger of God's Spirit in the Gospel of christ, which is only this, The Blood of the Son of God, the Blood of the Son of God.
Well then, let our Conversation be as becomes this that is held forth in this Gospel, that's thus, Manifesting in your Conversation that you set a high price upon your souls:
Well then, let our Conversation be as becomes this that is held forth in this Gospel, that's thus, Manifesting in your Conversation that you Set a high price upon your Souls:
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yet that a man or woman that professes themselves to be Christians shall venture the loss of their souls for the getting of sixpence or twelvepence, hazard those immortal Jewels for one or two minutes of sensual pleasure, to satisfie the lusts of the flesh;
yet that a man or woman that Professes themselves to be Christians shall venture the loss of their Souls for the getting of sixpence or twelvepence, hazard those immortal Jewels for one or two minutes of sensual pleasure, to satisfy the Lustiest of the Flesh;
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what is it else, when such will lye or cosen for a little while for thick clay? For the Lords sake, do not lay down thy everlasting soul at stake for a little gain, some for a little credit;
what is it Else, when such will lie or Cousin for a little while for thick clay? For the lords sake, do not lay down thy everlasting soul At stake for a little gain, Some for a little credit;
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art thou a Christian? didst ever reade the Gospel, man or woman didst thou ever hear of Christ? and dost thou know what the death of Christ meant? and wherefore Christ came into the world? must Heaven and earth be mov'd to provide a way to ransom souls? and dost thou set them at so low a rate? Oh how unbeseeming is this to the Gospel?
art thou a Christian? didst ever read the Gospel, man or woman didst thou ever hear of christ? and dost thou know what the death of christ meant? and Wherefore christ Come into the world? must Heaven and earth be moved to provide a Way to ransom Souls? and dost thou Set them At so low a rate? O how unbeseeming is this to the Gospel?
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Now dost thou know the price of a soul? Oh! is this to shew the high price of a soul, that wil pawn your souls thus? And mark to whom you pawn it, you pawn it to the Devil, he hath it all this time, it's in his custody:
Now dost thou know the price of a soul? Oh! is this to show the high price of a soul, that will pawn your Souls thus? And mark to whom you pawn it, you pawn it to the devil, he hath it all this time, it's in his custody:
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Do you prize the Gospel? and know what a price God hath set upon souls? O then take heed and set a greater prise upon your souls than to pawn them away for every trifle, a thing of naught.
Do you prize the Gospel? and know what a price God hath Set upon Souls? O then take heed and Set a greater prize upon your Souls than to pawn them away for every trifle, a thing of nought.
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Do not make your souls drudges and scuullions to your bodies, only to make use of your souls to provide for the satisfying of the lusts of the flesh,
Do not make your Souls drudges and scuullions to your bodies, only to make use of your Souls to provide for the satisfying of the Lustiest of the Flesh,
yet it was plentifully known among the Heathens) these would be but dry things to you in comparison of this, to tell you that Jesus Christ hath died to redeem souls, theres more in this than in al the arguments that possibly can be brought to shew the excellency of the soul of man.
yet it was plentifully known among the heathens) these would be but dry things to you in comparison of this, to tell you that jesus christ hath died to Redeem Souls, theres more in this than in all the Arguments that possibly can be brought to show the excellency of the soul of man.
Oh then, likewise let your Conversation be as becomes this of the Gospel, in your care of the souls of those that are committed to your care and charge.
O then, likewise let your Conversation be as becomes this of the Gospel, in your care of the Souls of those that Are committed to your care and charge.
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and servants, by walking convincingly before them, that you may do all the good you can to them, by instructing of them, by praying for them, and with them;
and Servants, by walking convincingly before them, that you may do all the good you can to them, by instructing of them, by praying for them, and with them;
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since I came to know the Gospel, I have learn'd what a high price thou hast put upon souls, Lord, this shall make me for evermore to value souls at a higher rate than heretofore I have done.
since I Come to know the Gospel, I have learned what a high price thou hast put upon Souls, Lord, this shall make me for evermore to valve Souls At a higher rate than heretofore I have done.
and preach to them all the Counsels of God, both in season and out of season, that in the great Day of Christ, they may be cleer of the blood of all men, as Paul was.
and preach to them all the Counsels of God, both in season and out of season, that in the great Day of christ, they may be clear of the blood of all men, as Paul was.
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And one special design that God had in the Gospel, was, To reveal those thoughts and counsels that he had from al eternity, to put mighty and great Excellencies upon our humane Nature in these two particulars.
And one special Design that God had in the Gospel, was, To reveal those thoughts and Counsels that he had from all eternity, to put mighty and great Excellencies upon our humane Nature in these two particulars.
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First, In the Personal Ʋnion of Mans Nature to the second Person in Trinity; That's the first, and great way of honor that God hath crowned human Nature with.
First, In the Personal Ʋnion of men Nature to the second Person in Trinity; That's the First, and great Way of honour that God hath crowned human Nature with.
Now it could not be such a mystery, if God had only taken an humane shape upon Him, (for so it was in the time of the Law) Jesus Christ often took humane shape;
Now it could not be such a mystery, if God had only taken an humane shape upon Him, (for so it was in the time of the Law) jesus christ often took humane shape;
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as when He strove with Jacob, it was Jesus Christ, as might easily appear. But great is the mysterie of godliness, without controversie it's great. God manifested in the flesh:
as when He strove with Jacob, it was jesus christ, as might Easily appear. But great is the mystery of godliness, without controversy it's great. God manifested in the Flesh:
Truly my Brethren, in Christs taking our Nature upon Him, which the Gospel holds forth to us, me thinks we may see God (as it were) resolving to do a work from Himself, to the uttermost, to manifest the uttermost of his glory in a work out of Himself, the work of God within Himself, it is, His eternal generation,
Truly my Brothers, in Christ taking our Nature upon Him, which the Gospel holds forth to us, me thinks we may see God (as it were) resolving to do a work from Himself, to the uttermost, to manifest the uttermost of his glory in a work out of Himself, the work of God within Himself, it is, His Eternal generation,
And it is impossible that Men or Angels, if they were left to all eternity to imagin, could think of a work that it were possible for God to express more of His power, wisdom, and glory in:
And it is impossible that Men or Angels, if they were left to all eternity to imagine, could think of a work that it were possible for God to express more of His power, Wisdom, and glory in:
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This is the mystery of the Gospel that Angels and Saints admire at, and shall be taken up to all eternity in admiring and praising and magnifying God for.
This is the mystery of the Gospel that Angels and Saints admire At, and shall be taken up to all eternity in admiring and praising and magnifying God for.
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as having soul and body, but putting a mighty honor upon the very Body of Man, the meanest and the very lowest part of Man, the very shel, outside, rine and case of Man:
as having soul and body, but putting a mighty honour upon the very Body of Man, the Meanest and the very lowest part of Man, the very shel, outside, rind and case of Man:
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that you have in 1 Cor. 6. 19. What, know ye not that your bodie is the temple of the holy Ghost, which is in you? Your body is the Temple of the holy Ghost.
that you have in 1 Cor. 6. 19. What, know you not that your body is the temple of the holy Ghost, which is in you? Your body is the Temple of the holy Ghost.
You have no such thing revealed in the old Testament, this comes by the light of the Gospel, that the Lord hath made the bodies of the Saints to be Temples to the holy Ghost, that the holy Ghost dwels in their very Bodies as in a Temple;
You have no such thing revealed in the old Testament, this comes by the Light of the Gospel, that the Lord hath made the bodies of the Saints to be Temples to the holy Ghost, that the holy Ghost dwells in their very Bodies as in a Temple;
Now these two are great things revealed in the Gospel, and had we but a cleer understanding of these two things, Oh! it would mightily elevate our spirits.
Now these two Are great things revealed in the Gospel, and had we but a clear understanding of these two things, Oh! it would mightily elevate our spirits.
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as now, Suppose you that are the poorest and meanest here in this Congregation, you had a Sister that were married to the greatest Emperor in the world,
as now, Suppose you that Are the Poorest and Meanest Here in this Congregation, you had a Sister that were married to the greatest Emperor in the world,
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So should every one of the children of men think thus, indeed I have liv'd in a mean base way, the humane nature of mine hath been basely subject to filthy lusts, all my daies, I have been a bondslave to sin and Satan,
So should every one of the children of men think thus, indeed I have lived in a mean base Way, the humane nature of mine hath been basely Subject to filthy Lustiest, all my days, I have been a bondslave to since and Satan,
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but when I come to hear of the Gospel, I hear that the second Person in Trinity, God blessed for ever, equal with the Father, that is the Heir of all things, that he hath not married my humane nature,
but when I come to hear of the Gospel, I hear that the second Person in Trinity, God blessed for ever, equal with the Father, that is the Heir of all things, that he hath not married my humane nature,
but hath taken it into a personal union with himself, and is become my kinsman, my neer kinsman, hath taken this into the neerest union as is possible for a creature to be taken into with God:
but hath taken it into a personal Union with himself, and is become my kinsman, my near kinsman, hath taken this into the nearest Union as is possible for a creature to be taken into with God:
and why not for me? I am not excluded no more than others? It was a speech I remember of Seneca, (though a Heathen) I am greater (saith he) and I am born to greater things than to be a slave to my body: A Heathen could say so:
and why not for me? I am not excluded no more than Others? It was a speech I Remember of Senecca, (though a Heathen) I am greater (Says he) and I am born to greater things than to be a slave to my body: A Heathen could say so:
Oh but when we hear of humane nature so advanced and enthroned in Christ, we should think with our selves, that any one that hath humanity in them is born to higher things,
O but when we hear of humane nature so advanced and Enthroned in christ, we should think with our selves, that any one that hath humanity in them is born to higher things,
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What wilt thou be a slave to the Devil now? Thou hearest how God hath dignified the nature of man into so neer a union with himself, Oh doth not this mysterie of the Gospel call to all the children of men? Oh all you children of men!
What wilt thou be a slave to the devil now? Thou Hearst how God hath dignified the nature of man into so near a Union with himself, O does not this mystery of the Gospel call to all the children of men? O all you children of men!
or poorest boy that lies begging at your door for a piece of bread, (for it is of the same kind that is united in a personal union with the second Person in Trinity, of the same nature which this poor boy that lies begging at your door for broken bread and meat) therefore honor humane nature in every one,
or Poorest boy that lies begging At your door for a piece of bred, (for it is of the same kind that is united in a personal Union with the second Person in Trinity, of the same nature which this poor boy that lies begging At your door for broken bred and meat) Therefore honour humane nature in every one,
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Oh remember this all you that are professors of Religion, that these bodies of yours, this flesh of yours (if you be godly and walk answerable to your profession) I say this flesh of yours it is the very Temple of the holy Ghost, do not abuse it;
O Remember this all you that Are professors of Religion, that these bodies of yours, this Flesh of yours (if you be godly and walk answerable to your profession) I say this Flesh of yours it is the very Temple of the holy Ghost, do not abuse it;
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Oh it makes the sin of uncleanness to one that professes the Gospel of Christ a cursed sin, the sin of uncleaness in a professor of the Gospel, it's a thousand thousand times more abominable than the sin of uncleanness in another:
O it makes the since of uncleanness to one that Professes the Gospel of christ a cursed since, the since of uncleanness in a professor of the Gospel, it's a thousand thousand times more abominable than the since of uncleanness in Another:
There hath been a great deal of do about stony Churches and Temples, and you should have a great many base whoremasters plead for the Whore of Rome (the Mistris of all fornications) in bowing,
There hath been a great deal of doe about stony Churches and Temples, and you should have a great many base whoremasters plead for the Whore of Room (the Mistress of all fornications) in bowing,
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for it is the Temple of the holy Ghost. This the Gospel holds forth. And let thy Conversation be now as becomes the Gospel of Jesus Christ; not abusing thy body so;
for it is the Temple of the holy Ghost. This the Gospel holds forth. And let thy Conversation be now as becomes the Gospel of jesus christ; not abusing thy body so;
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We have gone through three, Gods infinit hatred of sin. The price of souls. And the honor that the Gospel shews that God hath put upon humane nature.
We have gone through three, God's infinite hatred of since. The price of Souls. And the honour that the Gospel shows that God hath put upon humane nature.
4. The Gospel holds forth the greatest example of self-denial that ever was in the world, & by all waies that ever God hath made known his mind, he never hath revealed his will in an example of self-denial so as he hath done in the Gospel,
4. The Gospel holds forth the greatest Exampl of self-denial that ever was in the world, & by all ways that ever God hath made known his mind, he never hath revealed his will in an Exampl of self-denial so as he hath done in the Gospel,
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And there's a great deal more power in the pattern and example of self-denial, then in the commands of self-denial, I only present this to shew you that it is the most unbeseeming the Gospel for any one that professes the Gospel to be selvish, altogether scraping for themselves;
And there's a great deal more power in the pattern and Exampl of self-denial, then in the commands of self-denial, I only present this to show you that it is the most unbeseeming the Gospel for any one that Professes the Gospel to be selvish, altogether scraping for themselves;
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yet he was content for the honor of his Father to be made as a worm and no man, to be trampled under foot, to endure the greatest extremities of all sorts;
yet he was content for the honour of his Father to be made as a worm and no man, to be trampled under foot, to endure the greatest extremities of all sorts;
now upon the example of Christs self-denial, we are required to deny our selves, and it is the proper lesson of the Gospel, He that will follow me, let him deny himself, you never read of such a precept in all the old Testament; (though no question the people of God did deny themselves then,) but in expresse terms so fully you have not such a thing there:
now upon the Exampl of Christ self-denial, we Are required to deny our selves, and it is the proper Lesson of the Gospel, He that will follow me, let him deny himself, you never read of such a precept in all the old Testament; (though no question the people of God did deny themselves then,) but in express terms so Fully you have not such a thing there:
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and there's no such rules among the Heathens for a man to deny himself, Let him deny himself; those that know the Original, know that the word is, not only to Deny, but there is that joyned to it that doth encrease the signification, let them deny themselves, throughly, there is a Preposition put to the word, to shew that those that will come to Christ must deny themselves,
and there's no such rules among the heathens for a man to deny himself, Let him deny himself; those that know the Original, know that the word is, not only to Deny, but there is that joined to it that does increase the signification, let them deny themselves, thoroughly, there is a Preposition put to the word, to show that those that will come to christ must deny themselves,
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For what have we to deny our selves of? Do you or I live as becomes the Gospel? when (I say) all that we apprehend to have any excellency in, we have it all swallowed up in the glory of God,
For what have we to deny our selves of? Do you or I live as becomes the Gospel? when (I say) all that we apprehend to have any excellency in, we have it all swallowed up in the glory of God,
And therefore a great part of the worship of God is called, a carnal commandement, and rudiments of the world, and beggerly things; If you reade the 2d of Colossians, there you have strange expressions about that which was even the worship of God:
And Therefore a great part of the worship of God is called, a carnal Commandment, and rudiments of the world, and beggarly things; If you read the 2d of colossians, there you have strange expressions about that which was even the worship of God:
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but (saith he) now you come to know Jesus Christ, know it was the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed to redeem you from this vain Conversation that you received by tradition from your forefathers.
but (Says he) now you come to know jesus christ, know it was the blood of jesus christ that was shed to Redeem you from this vain Conversation that you received by tradition from your Forefathers.
I do not know any one Scripture hath more power in it to take off mens hearts from all false and superstitious worship, from all old customs that they had from their forefathers, (as people are mightily set upon old customs, to worship God according to them) what a stir and do had we to get off men from their late Service-Book (the great Diana of England) which was made up of the ends and shreds of the Romish Mass-Book, only printed in an English letter;
I do not know any one Scripture hath more power in it to take off men's hearts from all false and superstitious worship, from all old customs that they had from their Forefathers, (as people Are mightily Set upon old customs, to worship God according to them) what a stir and doe had we to get off men from their late Service book (the great Diana of England) which was made up of the ends and shreds of the Romish Mass-Book, only printed in an English Letter;
and reading and babling over Burials, and such kind of trumperies, Oh how were those old Samaritan customs setled in the hearts of men? as coming up to the Communion Table,
and reading and babbling over Burials, and such kind of trumperies, O how were those old Samaritan customs settled in the hearts of men? as coming up to the Communion Table,
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and there to kneel down at Rails like so many Beads-men to the Pope, & Votaries to Rome. Mens hearts are mightily set upon such foolish things as these are.
and there to kneel down At Rails like so many Beadsmen to the Pope, & Votaries to Room. Men's hearts Are mightily Set upon such foolish things as these Are.
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But now this text tels you, that if you know what it is to be redeemed by the blood of Christ, you must know that the blood of Christ was shed for, to take you off from your vain conversation received by tradition from your forefathers:
But now this text tells you, that if you know what it is to be redeemed by the blood of christ, you must know that the blood of christ was shed for, to take you off from your vain Conversation received by tradition from your Forefathers:
Christ shed his blood that he might deliver you from all such traditional things, that so you might worship God in spirit and in truth; this becomes the Gospel.
christ shed his blood that he might deliver you from all such traditional things, that so you might worship God in Spirit and in truth; this becomes the Gospel.
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And at your leasure do but reade over that second Chapter of the Epistle to the Colossians, speaking of men, that in a voluntary humility, worshiped Angels, intruding into those things which they have not seen,
And At your leisure do but read over that second Chapter of the Epistle to the colossians, speaking of men, that in a voluntary humility, worshipped Angels, intruding into those things which they have not seen,
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And then in the 16. verse, Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, not that you may not eat flesh at such and such times in the year) or in respect of an holy day,
And then in the 16. verse, Let no man Therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, not that you may not eat Flesh At such and such times in the year) or in respect of an holy day,
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or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath daies, (the Jewish Sabbath day:) let no man judg you (saith the Apostle) in regard of these things, which are a shadow of things to come. Then in the 19. vers. And not holding the head.
or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days, (the Jewish Sabbath day:) let no man judge you (Says the Apostle) in regard of these things, which Are a shadow of things to come. Then in the 19. vers. And not holding the head.
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as if the Apostle should say, If so be that you hold Christ, and profess Christ, you would not stand upon these things, upon these kind of superstitious waies in the worship of God.
as if the Apostle should say, If so be that you hold christ, and profess christ, you would not stand upon these things, upon these kind of superstitious ways in the worship of God.
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And you shall find in the Epistle to the Galatians, the Apostle telling of the GALATIANS about such kind of waies of continuing and holding of the worship of the Law, saith he in Gal. 4. 10. Ye observe daies,
And you shall find in the Epistle to the Galatians, the Apostle telling of the GALATIANS about such kind of ways of Continuing and holding of the worship of the Law, Says he in Gal. 4. 10. You observe days,
but now they were ceased, after Christ came, out of date, and yet they sticking to them after the death of Christ (saith the Apostle) I profess I am afraid of you, that all my preaching in vain to you:
but now they were ceased, After christ Come, out of date, and yet they sticking to them After the death of christ (Says the Apostle) I profess I am afraid of you, that all my preaching in vain to you:
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Why should we not keep the memory of such and such times? Now as to keep them so as to think that they shall sanctifie any time, is a dangerous thing, a sign that they understand the Gospel but little, to think that any men upon any reason whatsoever should be able to sanctifie a time, to make that time to be holy, (I say) that's unbeseeming the Gospel;
Why should we not keep the memory of such and such times? Now as to keep them so as to think that they shall sanctify any time, is a dangerous thing, a Signen that they understand the Gospel but little, to think that any men upon any reason whatsoever should be able to sanctify a time, to make that time to be holy, (I say) that's unbeseeming the Gospel;
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and till the Lord be pleased to take off your hearts from old customs in the service and worship of God, there's a plain demonstration that the preaching of the Gospel hath not prevailed with your hearts,
and till the Lord be pleased to take off your hearts from old customs in the service and worship of God, there's a plain demonstration that the preaching of the Gospel hath not prevailed with your hearts,
and that is of such consequence that I shall a little insist upon it, that is, The near relation that we are in to God and Christ, and spiritual union with him.
and that is of such consequence that I shall a little insist upon it, that is, The near Relation that we Are in to God and christ, and spiritual Union with him.
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O what Conversation becomes this, that we should be principled and acted with the same Spirit? surely such a one as must manifest that we are crowned & graced with the same Spirit, that is Gods Spirit,
O what Conversation becomes this, that we should be principled and acted with the same Spirit? surely such a one as must manifest that we Are crowned & graced with the same Spirit, that is God's Spirit,
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now surely that must needs be a very holy spiritual Conversation. 1 Cor. 3. 16. Yea, the Spirit of God dwelleth in you (saith the text) and 2 Cor. 6. 16, I will dwell in them,
now surely that must needs be a very holy spiritual Conversation. 1 Cor. 3. 16. Yea, the Spirit of God dwells in you (Says the text) and 2 Cor. 6. 16, I will dwell in them,
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You shall see them in this 5. of Gal. 22. vers. &c. But the fruit of the Spirit, is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, against such there is no Law.
You shall see them in this 5. of Gal. 22. vers. etc. But the fruit of the Spirit, is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance, against such there is no Law.
Put these three, and Oh now, how unbeseeming to these three expressions (that we have in the Gospel and no where else) is it for professors of the Gospel so satisfie the lusts of the flesh? Oh how unsutable are fleshly lusts to a spiritual man? Oh take heed of this for ever you that make profession of the Gospel, do not wallow in the mire of uncleanness, do not give liberty to the lusts of the flesh,
Put these three, and O now, how unbeseeming to these three expressions (that we have in the Gospel and no where Else) is it for professors of the Gospel so satisfy the Lustiest of the Flesh? O how unsuitable Are fleshly Lustiest to a spiritual man? O take heed of this for ever you that make profession of the Gospel, do not wallow in the mire of uncleanness, do not give liberty to the Lustiest of the Flesh,
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you do not only live in the aire, and breath in the aire, but while you live here in the world you live in God, Oh the wonderful mystery of the Gospel!
you do not only live in the air, and breath in the air, but while you live Here in the world you live in God, O the wondered mystery of the Gospel!
and there is another expression and that's more full than any of these, and that's in the prayer of Christ, in the 17. of John, 21. That they all may be one,
and there is Another expression and that's more full than any of these, and that's in the prayer of christ, in the 17. of John, 21. That they all may be one,
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and blameless, witnessing the glory of that God that they are so neer related to. I remember in handling of that point in drawing nigh to God in his Worship:
and blameless, witnessing the glory of that God that they Are so near related to. I Remember in handling of that point in drawing High to God in his Worship:
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but those that are one with God, and in God Oh how much of God, of Jesus Christ should shine forth by their lives in the faces of others? Reade these scriptures and by faith make them real to your souls,
but those that Are one with God, and in God O how much of God, of jesus christ should shine forth by their lives in the faces of Others? Reade these Scriptures and by faith make them real to your Souls,
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yea and to live in God, and to be one with God, as the Father and the Son is one? and is this conversation such as beseems one that is raised to such a height of honor as this is? Christians, remember this, it wil be a mighty help to your holy Conversations, to put you on to shine before men in a holy Conversation, to walk in the Spirit, considering the near union we have with God;
yea and to live in God, and to be one with God, as the Father and the Son is one? and is this Conversation such as beseems one that is raised to such a height of honour as this is? Christians, Remember this, it will be a mighty help to your holy Conversations, to put you on to shine before men in a holy Conversation, to walk in the Spirit, considering the near Union we have with God;
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You know the Scripture makes Christ sometimes to be the Root, and we the Branches, therefore we are to bring forth fruit, seeing that we are Branches in Him that is the Root:
You know the Scripture makes christ sometime to be the Root, and we the Branches, Therefore we Are to bring forth fruit, seeing that we Are Branches in Him that is the Root:
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When there is a temptation comes to any sin, but will not this be a dishonor to my Head? do I receive such a spirit from the Head to act after such a sinful course? Oh be not a crown of thorns to your Head Jesus Christ.
When there is a temptation comes to any since, but will not this be a dishonour to my Head? do I receive such a Spirit from the Head to act After such a sinful course? O be not a crown of thorns to your Head jesus christ.
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yet there is power enough in Jesus Christ to convay to any, to enable them to walk in an holy Conversation before the Lord, to renew their strength as the Eagle:
yet there is power enough in jesus christ to convey to any, to enable them to walk in an holy Conversation before the Lord, to renew their strength as the Eagl:
Why? For, there is one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling. One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all,
Why? For, there is one body, and one Spirit, even as you Are called in one hope of your calling. One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all,
Where have you such a unity demonstrated but in the Gospel of peace and love? And I do not know in all the Book of God where any one duty is more pressed than unity.
Where have you such a unity demonstrated but in the Gospel of peace and love? And I do not know in all the Book of God where any one duty is more pressed than unity.
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and certainly it's the most unbeseeming thing in the world that can be for Saints to be divided in their affections upon some little differences in judgment;
and Certainly it's the most unbeseeming thing in the world that can be for Saints to be divided in their affections upon Some little differences in judgement;
Now if you should say, Wherein should we walk so? The Apostle doth answer then, That ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel.
Now if you should say, Wherein should we walk so? The Apostle does answer then, That you stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel.
But strivers for the faith, for the faith of the Gospel, for the Doctrine of faith; and they should labor to joyn all their strength together (both shoulders and hearts:) There's a great deal of striving now, Professors of the Gospel they strive asunder;
But strivers for the faith, for the faith of the Gospel, for the Doctrine of faith; and they should labour to join all their strength together (both shoulders and hearts:) There's a great deal of striving now, Professors of the Gospel they strive asunder;
and this is as becomes the Gospel (saith the text:) The Apostle here doth instance in this particular above all others, that to live as it becomes the Gospel, it is to stand fast, with one Spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel.
and this is as becomes the Gospel (Says the text:) The Apostle Here does instance in this particular above all Others, that to live as it becomes the Gospel, it is to stand fast, with one Spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel.
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A. I beseech you therefore, because it's so fully instanced in the very words of the Text, that the Apostle instances in this particular, give me leave to speak of it in a few words, certainly his meaning is not (when he saith, that you shall be of one spirit,
A. I beseech you Therefore, Because it's so Fully instanced in the very words of the Text, that the Apostle instances in this particular, give me leave to speak of it in a few words, Certainly his meaning is not (when he Says, that you shall be of one Spirit,
and of one mind,) that men should give up their judgements and consciences to the opinions of other men, that others (according to their power) may again lord it over us and so enslave our selves, to draw in their yokes, to grind in their mills,
and of one mind,) that men should give up their Judgments and Consciences to the opinions of other men, that Others (according to their power) may again lord it over us and so enslave our selves, to draw in their yokes, to grind in their mills,
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and go according to what light we have, but yet so, though we should differ, to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace, and joyn in al things that we can,
and go according to what Light we have, but yet so, though we should differ, to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace, and join in all things that we can,
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Me thinks when I reade over the Epistles of Paul, or any part of the new Testament, I see nothing more pressed than this (next to beleeving in Jesus Christ,) and therefore it should be the care of Christians.
Me thinks when I read over the Epistles of Paul, or any part of the new Testament, I see nothing more pressed than this (next to believing in jesus christ,) and Therefore it should be the care of Christians.
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And as it ought to be the care of Christians to study unity and peace; so I beseech you that small differences may not be abused and heightned so far,
And as it ought to be the care of Christians to study unity and peace; so I beseech you that small differences may not be abused and heightened so Far,
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as that place is most famous that you have in Rom. 16. 17, 18. (and I verily perswade my self that there is many of your that hear this text very much abused) Now I beseech you brethren, mark those which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned, and avoid them.
as that place is most famous that you have in Rom. 16. 17, 18. (and I verily persuade my self that there is many of your that hear this text very much abused) Now I beseech you brothers, mark those which cause divisions and offences contrary to the Doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them.
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This is the great place against that sin which we call schism, for schism is nothing but a rending asunder, That cause division, [ schism ] contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned and avoid them.
This is the great place against that since which we call Schism, for Schism is nothing but a rending asunder, That cause division, [ Schism ] contrary to the Doctrine which you have learned and avoid them.
Now you know the sin of schism was cast by the Popish Bishops heretofore upon all that would not be of their minds in any ceremonies and will-worship,
Now you know the since of Schism was cast by the Popish Bishops heretofore upon all that would not be of their minds in any ceremonies and will-worship,
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and because many would not come up to the Rails, and submit to receive the Lords Supper by kneeling in that way that it was then admistred by our Prelatical Priests, therefore they were termed schismaticks:
and Because many would not come up to the Rails, and submit to receive the lords Supper by kneeling in that Way that it was then admistred by our Prelatical Priests, Therefore they were termed Schismatics:
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if so be they differ in some things wherein they cannot joyn with them because it would be sin and a snare to them, they presently say they are guilty of schism,
if so be they differ in Some things wherein they cannot join with them Because it would be since and a snare to them, they presently say they Are guilty of Schism,
The Apostle could take it upon his conscience by seeing the behaviour of these men, that the cause why they differed from others it was, not out of tenderness of conscience and desire to know the mind of God,
The Apostle could take it upon his conscience by seeing the behaviour of these men, that the cause why they differed from Others it was, not out of tenderness of conscience and desire to know the mind of God,
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I confess if we can take this upon our consciences as we will answer it to Jesus Christ, that there are such and such grounds upon which we beleeve Christ wil so account, that such men do not differ through their tenderness,
I confess if we can take this upon our Consciences as we will answer it to jesus christ, that there Are such and such grounds upon which we believe christ will so account, that such men do not differ through their tenderness,
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But now is it possible to think that the holy Ghost should lay so great a load (as to command the Saints to avoid such persons) upon men whose consciences are upright with God, sure when a man shall be able to appeal to God,
But now is it possible to think that the holy Ghost should lay so great a load (as to command the Saints to avoid such Persons) upon men whose Consciences Are upright with God, sure when a man shall be able to appeal to God,
and if I knew thy mind, thou knowest I would quickly close with them, and account it the greatest happiness that can befall me in this life to shake hands with them in such and such particulars;
and if I knew thy mind, thou Knowest I would quickly close with them, and account it the greatest happiness that can befall me in this life to shake hands with them in such and such particulars;
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Now if a soul should make this moan to Jesus Christ, do you think that Christ would account this man a schismatick? and that he must be avoided and persecuted 〈 ◊ 〉 a schismatick? no certainly there's a great mistake in this,
Now if a soul should make this moan to jesus christ, do you think that christ would account this man a schismatic? and that he must be avoided and persecuted 〈 ◊ 〉 a schismatic? no Certainly there's a great mistake in this,
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as to stigmatize them for schismaticks, certainly this unchristian like nicknaming the children of God maintains the breach and widens it more and more;
as to stigmatize them for Schismatics, Certainly this unchristian like nicknaming the children of God maintains the breach and widens it more and more;
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And therefore others that they differ from should tender these as brethren, and look upon them and see, are they not consciencious in all their other waies? Can I be able to find any fault with them in their lives and Conversations? It may be it's their mistake,
And Therefore Others that they differ from should tender these as brothers, and look upon them and see, Are they not conscientious in all their other ways? Can I be able to find any fault with them in their lives and Conversations? It may be it's their mistake,
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and to cast dirt one upon another, this is exceeding unbecoming the Gospel, yea, if the Heathens were amongst us, they would even loath the Gospel of Jesus Christ to see the carriage of Christians that there are at this day amongst us:
and to cast dirt one upon Another, this is exceeding unbecoming the Gospel, yea, if the heathens were among us, they would even loath the Gospel of jesus christ to see the carriage of Christians that there Are At this day among us:
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You cannot find much of that in the Law, in all the old Testament you find but little of eternal life, I cannot discover three texts from Genesis to the end of Malachi that doth cleerly hold forth eternal life;
You cannot find much of that in the Law, in all the old Testament you find but little of Eternal life, I cannot discover three texts from Genesis to the end of Malachi that does clearly hold forth Eternal life;
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but very darkly, and some of the eminent ones knew but little of that exceeding riches of glory and happiness the Saints shall be crowned with in Heaven, life and immortality is brought to light through the Gospel.
but very darkly, and Some of the eminent ones knew but little of that exceeding riches of glory and happiness the Saints shall be crowned with in Heaven, life and immortality is brought to Light through the Gospel.
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In former times was it known (till Christ came in the flesh) that the happiness of the Saints should be in the vision of God, in standing before the face of God,
In former times was it known (till christ Come in the Flesh) that the happiness of the Saints should be in the vision of God, in standing before the face of God,
Did they know that the Saints were not only Heirs, but Co-heirs with Jesus Christ? These things are known only in the Gospel, the glorious reward of the Saints.
Did they know that the Saints were not only Heirs, but Coheirs with jesus christ? These things Are known only in the Gospel, the glorious reward of the Saints.
Did they in the time of the Law, know that these bodies of ours should be made more glorious than the Sun in the firmament? This the Gospel tels us, that these lumps of clay which we carry now about with us, shall be one day more glorious than the Sun shining in his luster.
Did they in the time of the Law, know that these bodies of ours should be made more glorious than the Sun in the firmament? This the Gospel tells us, that these lumps of clay which we carry now about with us, shall be one day more glorious than the Sun shining in his luster.
Now these things were the great Counsels of God, that were kept hid from all eternity, only the Lord did reserve the discovery thereof to the coming of his Son, that was the time for opening of Heaven, Heaven was shut,
Now these things were the great Counsels of God, that were kept hid from all eternity, only the Lord did reserve the discovery thereof to the coming of his Son, that was the time for opening of Heaven, Heaven was shut,
Christ now tels us of mansions that He is gone before to prepare for us, and when our earthly tabernacle is dissolved, we have a building, not made with hands, but eternal in the Heavens.
christ now tells us of mansions that He is gone before to prepare for us, and when our earthly tabernacle is dissolved, we have a building, not made with hands, but Eternal in the Heavens.
Oh now my brethren, how ought we to live? It's the argument of the Apostle when he speaks but of the great chang in the Church here (speaking of new Heavens and a new Earth) it's meant of the state of the Church that it shall be in even here;
O now my brothers, how ought we to live? It's the argument of the Apostle when he speaks but of the great change in the Church Here (speaking of new Heavens and a new Earth) it's meant of the state of the Church that it shall be in even Here;
•nd saith he, What manner of persons ought we to be in all holiness and godly conversation? But then when we hear of the highest Heavens, Abrahams bosom, the Paradise, the Saints shall be living with Christ, wrapt up to the third Heavens (as the Apostle was:) Oh what manner of persons ought we to be in all godliness and holy Conversation?
•nd Says he, What manner of Persons ought we to be in all holiness and godly Conversation? But then when we hear of the highest Heavens, Abrahams bosom, the Paradise, the Saints shall be living with christ, wrapped up to the third Heavens (as the Apostle was:) O what manner of Persons ought we to be in all godliness and holy Conversation?
Upon what ground is it? from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall chang our vile body, that it may be fashioned like to His glorious body.
Upon what ground is it? from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord jesus christ, who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like to His glorious body.
We look (saith he) for the Lord Jesus Christ from Heaven, who shall put forth such a power as shall change our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto His glorious body;
We look (Says he) for the Lord jesus christ from Heaven, who shall put forth such a power as shall change our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto His glorious body;
like the glorious body of Jesus Christ? Oh then do not abuse your flesh to sin, make not provision for the flesh to satisfie the lusts thereof, let no member of your body be a weapon of unrighteousness to sin against God withal:
like the glorious body of jesus christ? O then do not abuse your Flesh to since, make not provision for the Flesh to satisfy the Lustiest thereof, let no member of your body be a weapon of unrighteousness to sin against God withal:
Shall I sin against God with this body of mine that I beleeve shall one day be more glorious than the Sun in the firmament, which ere long will be made like to the glorious Body of Jesus Christ? Have we the hopes and promises of such an inheritance in Heaven? Oh then, let not only our thoughts be there,
Shall I sin against God with this body of mine that I believe shall one day be more glorious than the Sun in the firmament, which ere long will be made like to the glorious Body of jesus christ? Have we the hope's and promises of such an inheritance in Heaven? O then, let not only our thoughts be there,
such should our Conversations be, heavenly Conversations, shining with the light of the glory of Heaven upon us, Heaven should appear in our Conversations now,
such should our Conversations be, heavenly Conversations, shining with the Light of the glory of Heaven upon us, Heaven should appear in our Conversations now,
so that they who look upon us and converse with us, may truly judg, these are the Citizens of the new Jerusalem, free Denizons of Heaven, they speak the very language of Canaan already,
so that they who look upon us and converse with us, may truly judge, these Are the Citizens of the new Jerusalem, free Denizen of Heaven, they speak the very language of Canaan already,
I'le conclude all now with one Scripture, in 2 Cor. 3. 3. Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the Epistle of Christ ministred by us, written, not with ink,
I'll conclude all now with one Scripture, in 2 Cor. 3. 3. Forasmuch as you Are manifestly declared to be the Epistle of christ ministered by us, written, not with ink,
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'tis as if the Apostle should say, You that are beleevers, know that Christ makes use of you to declare to the world, what He is, what His glory is, you are His Epistle;
it's as if the Apostle should say, You that Are believers, know that christ makes use of you to declare to the world, what He is, what His glory is, you Are His Epistle;
Christ sends by you the knowledge of Himself into the world, so that when the world looks upon you, they that run may reade in your lives and Conversations,
christ sends by you the knowledge of Himself into the world, so that when the world looks upon you, they that run may read in your lives and Conversations,
and examples the very Epistle of Christ (transcribed to the life) whereby He declares to the world His excellencies and His glory in lively Characters.
and Examples the very Epistle of christ (transcribed to the life) whereby He declares to the world His excellencies and His glory in lively Characters.
Now my brethren, this should be the Conversation of all Saints, (that is) They should in their lives be the Epistle of Jesus Christ, there should be (as it were) fairly written in their lives the graces of Jesus Christ, the mysteries of the Gospel, the deep things of God.
Now my brothers, this should be the Conversation of all Saints, (that is) They should in their lives be the Epistle of jesus christ, there should be (as it were) fairly written in their lives the graces of jesus christ, the Mysteres of the Gospel, the deep things of God.
and of the Gospel? Reade it in the Saints, in their lives, see their waies and you may know much of the mind of Christ in them, you that cānot tel a letter in the book,
and of the Gospel? Reade it in the Saints, in their lives, see their ways and you may know much of the mind of christ in them, you that cannot tell a Letter in the book,
for the Scripture is no other, but as an Ancient cals it, the Epistle of God to the world, God sends His Letter to the world) but the Saints are Christs Epistle likewise wherin Christs mind is to be read and known;
for the Scripture is no other, but as an Ancient calls it, the Epistle of God to the world, God sends His letter to the world) but the Saints Are Christ Epistle likewise wherein Christ mind is to be read and known;
then let your Conversations be such, as that you may be a full Epistle of Christ to the whole world, that all the world may reade what Christ is in you, take heed of blotting and blurring this Epistle.
then let your Conversations be such, as that you may be a full Epistle of christ to the Whole world, that all the world may read what christ is in you, take heed of blotting and blurring this Epistle.
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but keep it fair, that all with whom you converse, all in the family may every day reade somewhat of the mind of Jesus Christ in your Conversations, that so you may be the glory of Christ,
but keep it fair, that all with whom you converse, all in the family may every day read somewhat of the mind of jesus christ in your Conversations, that so you may be the glory of christ,
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as in that scripture, 2 Cor. 8. 23. it is said of Titus and other fellow-helpers, That they were the Messengers of the Churches, and the glory of Christ.
as in that scripture, 2 Cor. 8. 23. it is said of Titus and other Fellow-helpers, That they were the Messengers of the Churches, and the glory of christ.
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Oh! this all Professors of Religion should endeavor to be, the glory of Jesus Christ; that wheresoever they live, all might see the glory of Jesus Christ held forth there;
Oh! this all Professors of Religion should endeavour to be, the glory of jesus christ; that wheresoever they live, all might see the glory of jesus christ held forth there;
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I appeal to your consciences, Do you live so, as the glory of Christ shines in you in the course of your lives? As the shine of the Candle goes through the Lanthorn,
I appeal to your Consciences, Do you live so, as the glory of christ shines in you in the course of your lives? As the shine of the Candle Goes through the Lantern,
Oh! do not darken the glory of Christ, but make it as bright as possibly thou canst, that so this pu•blind world may be able to see somewhat in the glory of Christ in your Conversations;
Oh! do not darken the glory of christ, but make it as bright as possibly thou Canst, that so this pu•blind world may be able to see somewhat in the glory of christ in your Conversations;
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WE have preached (you know) many Sermons upon this necessary and seasonable Duty; That as Christians are to sanctifie the Name of God in Worship: so in their Conversations:
WE have preached (you know) many Sermons upon this necessary and seasonable Duty; That as Christians Are to sanctify the Name of God in Worship: so in their Conversations:
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their lives and Conversations must be such as becomes the Gospel of Christ, [ worthy ] of the Gospel of Christ, (for so I told you the word signified.) Now we are upon this great point.
their lives and Conversations must be such as becomes the Gospel of christ, [ worthy ] of the Gospel of christ, (for so I told you the word signified.) Now we Are upon this great point.
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Here's a Scripture that if ever the Lord did enlighten us in the things of the Gospel, that we have been brought to beleeve it's a Scripture that would mightily work upon our hearts to live godlily and holily:
Here's a Scripture that if ever the Lord did enlighten us in the things of the Gospel, that we have been brought to believe it's a Scripture that would mightily work upon our hearts to live godlily and holily:
and to live soberly, righteously, and godly, and that in this present world: though we live in the midst of a wicked tempting world, yet to live godly.
and to live soberly, righteously, and godly, and that in this present world: though we live in the midst of a wicked tempting world, yet to live godly.
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Oh do you look to be saved? have you a blessed hope, and do you expect the appearing of the great God in glory? hath the Gospel revealed these things unto you? O let this that the Gospel reveals teach us to deny all ungodliness,
O do you look to be saved? have you a blessed hope, and do you expect the appearing of the great God in glory? hath the Gospel revealed these things unto you? O let this that the Gospel reveals teach us to deny all ungodliness,
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for the furtherance of our godly Conversation in this world, and if we would live as becomes the Gospel, we must have a right understanding of these things,
for the furtherance of our godly Conversation in this world, and if we would live as becomes the Gospel, we must have a right understanding of these things,
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First, We shall shew how the Gospel holds forth this, That the Kingdom of Christ is not in this world, mark those Scriptures in John, 18. 36. Jesus answered, My Kingdom is not of this world:
First, We shall show how the Gospel holds forth this, That the Kingdom of christ is not in this world, mark those Scriptures in John, 18. 36. jesus answered, My Kingdom is not of this world:
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Indeed when this world shall be at an end, then Christ will appear gloriously, though the Scripture speaks of a world hereafter wherein Christ shall appear gloriously,
Indeed when this world shall be At an end, then christ will appear gloriously, though the Scripture speaks of a world hereafter wherein christ shall appear gloriously,
and was much instructed in this mystery, and indeed none of those that did converse with Christ knew more of the bosom of Christ than John did) If ye were of the world, the world would love his own:
and was much instructed in this mystery, and indeed none of those that did converse with christ knew more of the bosom of christ than John did) If you were of the world, the world would love his own:
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And hence then, what Conversation becomes this Gospel of Christ? even a Conversation sequestred from the things of this world, a Conversation that shall manifest the hearts being taken off and disingaged from sublunary comforts and accommodations, a Conversation which proves that the soul seeks not great things for its-self here below,
And hence then, what Conversation becomes this Gospel of christ? even a Conversation sequestered from the things of this world, a Conversation that shall manifest the hearts being taken off and disengaged from sublunary comforts and accommodations, a Conversation which Proves that the soul seeks not great things for itself Here below,
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for Christ hath ransomed you from the world, there's another kingdom that thou hast thy portion and interest in, Christ hath made us Kings and Priests to his Father,
for christ hath ransomed you from the world, there's Another Kingdom that thou hast thy portion and Interest in, christ hath made us Kings and Priests to his Father,
and so you must in your Conversations make it appear, that you do see another kingdom beyond this kingdom of the world that you are made partakers of, wherein you shall reign with Christ for ever:
and so you must in your Conversations make it appear, that you do see Another Kingdom beyond this Kingdom of the world that you Are made partakers of, wherein you shall Reign with christ for ever:
Christ shews what kind of Conversation He would have in those that once come to beleeve in Him, (saith He) He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me:
christ shows what kind of Conversation He would have in those that once come to believe in Him, (Says He) He that loves father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me:
not to take off our natural affection, but to take off our hearts so, as they should not be hinderances of us in spiritual things, that our main affections should flow forth after spiritual things;
not to take off our natural affection, but to take off our hearts so, as they should not be hindrances of us in spiritual things, that our main affections should flow forth After spiritual things;
Didst thou ever know the Lord Jesus Christ and the way of His Kingdom? Then why is thy heart set upon the world as the hearts of other men that are strangers to Jesus Christ? In Eph. 5. 3. (when the Apostle speaks of those things that most men in the world are greedy after) But fornication, and all uncleaness,
Didst thou ever know the Lord jesus christ and the Way of His Kingdom? Then why is thy heart Set upon the world as the hearts of other men that Are Strangers to jesus christ? In Ephesians 5. 3. (when the Apostle speaks of those things that most men in the world Are greedy After) But fornication, and all uncleanness,
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for them to have their hearts either set upon bodily lusts, or covetousness, the things of this world, it doth not becom them, it is not a Gospel Conversation becoming Saints;
for them to have their hearts either Set upon bodily Lustiest, or covetousness, the things of this world, it does not become them, it is not a Gospel Conversation becoming Saints;
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Again, Another great point that the Gospel holds forth to us, is this, The great difference or the change that it makes in the estate of a man or woman when once it prevails with him:
Again, another great point that the Gospel holds forth to us, is this, The great difference or the change that it makes in the estate of a man or woman when once it prevails with him:
the meaning is generally carried thus, that when the Gospel comes it shall change the hearts of men so mightily, that though they were wolvish before, and cruel;
the meaning is generally carried thus, that when the Gospel comes it shall change the hearts of men so mightily, that though they were wolvish before, and cruel;
Those that are in Christ are new creatures, God puts forth a creating power upon them, 2 Cor. 5. Old things are pass'd away, all things are become new (you know the Apostle saith:) and the change that is made, it is called a new birth, Except you be born again, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, John, 3. If there were a new soul put into one,
Those that Are in christ Are new creatures, God puts forth a creating power upon them, 2 Cor. 5. Old things Are passed away, all things Are become new (you know the Apostle Says:) and the change that is made, it is called a new birth, Except you be born again, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, John, 3. If there were a new soul put into one,
now you profess that God hath begun to work upon you by the Gospel, What change hath it wrought in you? Can those that live with you see your Conversations so changed as to make them stand and admire at the work of the Gospel upon your hearts? the husband to stand and admire at the work of God upon the heart of the wife as if she were another woman,
now you profess that God hath begun to work upon you by the Gospel, What change hath it wrought in you? Can those that live with you see your Conversations so changed as to make them stand and admire At the work of the Gospel upon your hearts? the husband to stand and admire At the work of God upon the heart of the wife as if she were Another woman,
and so your children and servants not the same that heretofore they were? Oh what honour would this be to the Gospel, that in places where it comes to be preached in power there might appear a change, that becomes the Gospel of Christ? Certainly if your Conversations be not such as holds forth a mighty change that God hath wrought in you,
and so your children and Servants not the same that heretofore they were? O what honour would this be to the Gospel, that in places where it comes to be preached in power there might appear a change, that becomes the Gospel of christ? Certainly if your Conversations be not such as holds forth a mighty change that God hath wrought in you,
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Who regards drunken fools, mad-men, very beasts? Therfore you come to be of more understanding, that you will not be so prophane and lascivious as you were wont to be, but live somewhat better.
Who regards drunken Fools, madmen, very beasts? Therefore you come to be of more understanding, that you will not be so profane and lascivious as you were wont to be, but live somewhat better.
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Oh but this change is not that change which holds forth the work of the Gospel, for when the Gospel prevails it makes the gre•test change that ever was made in the world, we may boldly ascert this, that since the Creation of God in the first six daies, there was never such a change made in the world as the Gospel makes;
O but this change is not that change which holds forth the work of the Gospel, for when the Gospel prevails it makes the gre•test change that ever was made in the world, we may boldly ascert this, that since the Creation of God in the First six days, there was never such a change made in the world as the Gospel makes;
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and therefore a Conversation becoming the Gospel, must be a Conversation that must be a changed Conversation, must be mightily different from what they were before:
and Therefore a Conversation becoming the Gospel, must be a Conversation that must be a changed Conversation, must be mightily different from what they were before:
sometimes we see it so through the mercy of God, that when men and women come to hear the Word in the cleerness and power of it to be revealed, they have such changes, that al their friends stand wondring at them, What shall we have of you now!
sometime we see it so through the mercy of God, that when men and women come to hear the Word in the cleverness and power of it to be revealed, they have such changes, that all their Friends stand wondering At them, What shall we have of you now!
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but your lives no better, know, this is a Conversation that doth no way become the Gospel of Christ, the Gospel of Christ hath no honor by this Conversation of yours.
but your lives no better, know, this is a Conversation that does not Way become the Gospel of christ, the Gospel of christ hath no honour by this Conversation of yours.
As now, those that the Gospel doth not prevail upon, the Scripture tels us, they are the children of wrath, they are dead in trespasses and sins, they are under the curse of the Law, they are even enemies to God;
As now, those that the Gospel does not prevail upon, the Scripture tells us, they Are the children of wrath, they Are dead in Trespasses and Sins, they Are under the curse of the Law, they Are even enemies to God;
this is the condition of al men before this Scepter of Christ conquers their hearts, children of wrath, enemies to God, dead in sins, under the curse.
this is the condition of all men before this Sceptre of christ conquers their hearts, children of wrath, enemies to God, dead in Sins, under the curse.
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But now, when the Gospel comes to prevail over mens hearts, then they come to be the Children of the living God, Heirs of Christ, Co-heirs with Him, they come to be partakers of the life of God, they encrease with the encrease of God,
But now, when the Gospel comes to prevail over men's hearts, then they come to be the Children of the living God, Heirs of christ, Coheirs with Him, they come to be partakers of the life of God, they increase with the increase of God,
and their lives are hid with Christ in God, and they come to be reconciled to God, to be friends with God, to be at peace with God, and to inherit blessings:
and their lives Are hid with christ in God, and they come to be reconciled to God, to be Friends with God, to be At peace with God, and to inherit blessings:
How high are they raised above other men? Therefore you must not make other men to be your example in your way, you must not think to live as the world lives,
How high Are they raised above other men? Therefore you must not make other men to be your Exampl in your Way, you must not think to live as the world lives,
Oh this meditation (through Gods blessing) would mightily help us in our Conversation. Our Conversation should be such as becomes the Ordinances of the Gospel:
O this meditation (through God's blessing) would mightily help us in our Conversation. Our Conversation should be such as becomes the Ordinances of the Gospel:
it's call'd the power of God unto salvation, in the 1. of the Rom. 16. The very light of the Gospel it is a transforming light, it hath a mighty power in it, the Gospel it's called, the Wisdom of God, and the Power of God, 1 Cor. 1. 24. it brings a great deal of power with it to help men against strong corruptions, to overcome violent temptations, to carry them through in any difficulties:
it's called the power of God unto salvation, in the 1. of the Rom. 16. The very Light of the Gospel it is a transforming Light, it hath a mighty power in it, the Gospel it's called, the Wisdom of God, and the Power of God, 1 Cor. 1. 24. it brings a great deal of power with it to help men against strong corruptions, to overcome violent temptations, to carry them through in any difficulties:
as that Scripture in Heb. 10. 32. After ye were illuminated (that is, by the Gospel) then he speaks of their great sufferings, they were willing to endure any thing for Christ;
as that Scripture in Hebrew 10. 32. After you were illuminated (that is, by the Gospel) then he speaks of their great sufferings, they were willing to endure any thing for christ;
therefore a Conversation that becomes the Gospel is such an one as exemplarily demonstrates the very power of godliness, that men and women should not be alwaies learning and never come to the knowledg of the truth, not alwaies wishing and desiring,
Therefore a Conversation that becomes the Gospel is such an one as exemplarily demonstrates the very power of godliness, that men and women should not be always learning and never come to the knowledge of the truth, not always wishing and desiring,
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As if Paul had said to Timothy, it's true, you meet with many difficulties, but hath not the Gospel given you a Spirit of power? There's spirit of power and resolution when the Gospel comes in.
As if Paul had said to Timothy, it's true, you meet with many difficulties, but hath not the Gospel given you a Spirit of power? There's Spirit of power and resolution when the Gospel comes in.
Timothy was a poor weakly, sickly man in his body, and Paul himself had no bodily presence with him, a poor contemptible man in regard of his bodily presence,
Timothy was a poor weakly, sickly man in his body, and Paul himself had no bodily presence with him, a poor contemptible man in regard of his bodily presence,
Lastly, The Gospel of Christ is a glorious Gospel. 1 Tim. 1. 11. it is call'd there by the title of a glorious Gospel, According to the glorious Gospel of the blessed God.
Lastly, The Gospel of christ is a glorious Gospel. 1 Tim. 1. 11. it is called there by the title of a glorious Gospel, According to the glorious Gospel of the blessed God.
Mark, what a title is here? the Gospel is the glorious Gospel of the blessed God, that is, the glory of all the Attributes of God doth appear in the Gospel more brightly than they do appear in all the works that God hath made;
Mark, what a title is Here? the Gospel is the glorious Gospel of the blessed God, that is, the glory of all the Attributes of God does appear in the Gospel more brightly than they do appear in all the works that God hath made;
and infinite justice, and infinite mercy, and infinite faithfulness, and the Lord knows that all the glory of the creatures hath been darkned in my eyes since the Lord hath shewed me the glory of His Gospel, Can you say so? This is a good evidence that the Gospel is a saving Gospel to your souls,
and infinite Justice, and infinite mercy, and infinite faithfulness, and the Lord knows that all the glory of the creatures hath been darkened in my eyes since the Lord hath showed me the glory of His Gospel, Can you say so? This is a good evidence that the Gospel is a Saving Gospel to your Souls,
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Certainly there's none though never so weak in parts, yet if so be that God hath revealed Himself in the Gospel to them, they see that which makes them stand and admire at God,
Certainly there's none though never so weak in parts, yet if so be that God hath revealed Himself in the Gospel to them, they see that which makes them stand and admire At God,
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if any which live under the Gospel beleeve not, it is because the Devil as he prevails in the world and by worldly things, by the pomp and vanity of the world he hoodwinks the eyes of those which beleeve not,
if any which live under the Gospel believe not, it is Because the devil as he prevails in the world and by worldly things, by the pomp and vanity of the world he hoodwinks the eyes of those which believe not,
lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ who is the express Image of God should shine into them, Oh the Devil is loth that the gloriou Gospel should shine into the hearts of men;
lest the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ who is the express Image of God should shine into them, O the devil is loath that the Glorious Gospel should shine into the hearts of men;
he is content that they should come and hear the Gospel, but he labors to keep off the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, that it shine not into them,
he is content that they should come and hear the Gospel, but he labors to keep off the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ, that it shine not into them,
Oh none but Christ, none but Christ, Whom have I in Heaven but Christ? and there is none upon earth that I desire in comparison of my dearest Saviour, who is the fairest of ten thousand;
O none but christ, none but christ, Whom have I in Heaven but christ? and there is none upon earth that I desire in comparison of my dearest Saviour, who is the Fairest of ten thousand;
Now our Conversations must be as becomes the Gospel, then there must be a glory in our Conversations, we must hold forth the Gospel in our Conversations:
Now our Conversations must be as becomes the Gospel, then there must be a glory in our Conversations, we must hold forth the Gospel in our Conversations:
and what manner of persons ought we to be then? it's not enough that our Conversations be not defiled with the most filthy and abominable pollutions of the world,
and what manner of Persons ought we to be then? it's not enough that our Conversations be not defiled with the most filthy and abominable pollutions of the world,
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Look in the Gospel, there shine the Attributes of God in glory, so in our lives there should be shining the glorious Attributes of God, that all that behold our Conversations may admire the Attributes of God shining in our lives, and glorifie our Heavenly Father.
Look in the Gospel, there shine the Attributes of God in glory, so in our lives there should be shining the glorious Attributes of God, that all that behold our Conversations may admire the Attributes of God shining in our lives, and Glorify our Heavenly Father.
Certainly a child of God that keeps close to God, and lives holily in his life, doth let out more of the glory of God shining before the world than the Sun in the Firmament;
Certainly a child of God that keeps close to God, and lives holily in his life, does let out more of the glory of God shining before the world than the Sun in the Firmament;
A Christian that professes the Gospel, and doth walk answerably to the Gospel, I say he is a more glorious creature in this world than the Sun in the Firmament;
A Christian that Professes the Gospel, and does walk answerably to the Gospel, I say he is a more glorious creature in this world than the Sun in the Firmament;
certainly if we do but consider this, that we are appointed here in this world while we live, to hold forth the glory of the Gospel, to make it to be a glorious Gospel before all that we live among, it would cause another manner of Conversation than as yet we have.
Certainly if we do but Consider this, that we Are appointed Here in this world while we live, to hold forth the glory of the Gospel, to make it to be a glorious Gospel before all that we live among, it would cause Another manner of Conversation than as yet we have.
But to wind up all in a few words of Application, more particularly (though all the way as I have gone I have labored to apply it) all that I shall say may be refer'd unto these two particulars.
But to wind up all in a few words of Application, more particularly (though all the Way as I have gone I have laboured to apply it) all that I shall say may be referred unto these two particulars.
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how far are we from honoring the Gospel in our lives? for how do many of your Conversations disgrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ? you put Jesue Christ even to open shame by your Conversations;
how Far Are we from honouring the Gospel in our lives? for how do many of your Conversations disgrace the Gospel of jesus christ? you put Jesus christ even to open shame by your Conversations;
you shall find Paul, when he did but see Peter to walk not as he ought to do, (saith he) I withstood Peter to his face: What's the matter? You shall see the cause in the 14. verse, (for saith he) He did not walk uprightly according to the truth of the Gospel:
you shall find Paul, when he did but see Peter to walk not as he ought to do, (Says he) I withstood Peter to his face: What's the matter? You shall see the cause in the 14. verse, (for Says he) He did not walk uprightly according to the truth of the Gospel:
Oh the Gospel was precious to the heart of Paul, and therfore he could not bear, no not a Peter, not to walk according to the truth of the Gospel. Oh how many!
O the Gospel was precious to the heart of Paul, and Therefore he could not bear, no not a Peter, not to walk according to the truth of the Gospel. O how many!
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how many are there among you that do not walk according to the truth of the Gospel? Now the Lord cause your consciences this day to resist you to your faces,
how many Are there among you that do not walk according to the truth of the Gospel? Now the Lord cause your Consciences this day to resist you to your faces,
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and what is this the Coat? this the Conversation of the son of God? As that Richard the first, thought it such an unbeseeming thing for a Bishop to have warlike instruments about him,
and what is this the Coat? this the Conversation of the son of God? As that Richard the First, Thought it such an unbeseeming thing for a Bishop to have warlike Instruments about him,
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On 'tis an unbeseeming thing for such as profess the Gospel of Christ, to have instruments of death about them, to have wicked Conversations, to live in wicked and ungodly waies, Oh! 'tis not Christs Livery, not the Coat of one that professes godliness:
On it's an unbeseeming thing for such as profess the Gospel of christ, to have Instruments of death about them, to have wicked Conversations, to live in wicked and ungodly ways, Oh! it's not Christ Livery, not the Coat of one that Professes godliness:
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Oh that God would move our hearts now by what we have heard, to labor to honor the glorious Gospel that we do profess, O that that worthy Name (in Jam. 2. 7.) may not be blasphemed by wicked men;
O that God would move our hearts now by what we have herd, to labour to honour the glorious Gospel that we do profess, Oh that that worthy Name (in Jam. 2. 7.) may not be blasphemed by wicked men;
In 1 Tim. 2. 10. it is a good Scripture for women, he speaks of women, that they should walk as those that do profess godliness, such should preach the contents of the Gospel in an Evangelical behavior before others, they should therefore bring forth fruits worthy of repentance, or meet for repentance:
In 1 Tim. 2. 10. it is a good Scripture for women, he speaks of women, that they should walk as those that do profess godliness, such should preach the contents of the Gospel in an Evangelical behaviour before Others, they should Therefore bring forth fruits worthy of Repentance, or meet for Repentance:
the word that is translated there repentance; it is, change of mind: Oh hath God changed your mind? Then let there be works worthy of this change of mind.
the word that is translated there Repentance; it is, change of mind: O hath God changed your mind? Then let there be works worthy of this change of mind.
I appeal to you any that have had the Gospel working upon your hearts, Have not you got so much good by the Gospel that you would not part withal for ten thousand worlds? Oh then walk worthy of that Gospel, seeing you have got so much good by it.
I appeal to you any that have had the Gospel working upon your hearts, Have not you god so much good by the Gospel that you would not part withal for ten thousand world's? O then walk worthy of that Gospel, seeing you have god so much good by it.
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Now what a many enemies hath the Gospel at this day? and what errors and divisions are there to ecclipse this Evangelical Sun? Why now, Only let your Conversation be as it becomes the Gospel:
Now what a many enemies hath the Gospel At this day? and what errors and divisions Are there to eclipse this Evangelical Sun? Why now, Only let your Conversation be as it becomes the Gospel:
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That is, in these times wherein there is so much done against the Gospel, as if the Apostle should say, Let all Devils and wicked men do what they can they shall never prevail against the Gospel,
That is, in these times wherein there is so much done against the Gospel, as if the Apostle should say, Let all Devils and wicked men do what they can they shall never prevail against the Gospel,
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Oh! do not your hearts bleed when you hear what opposition is made against the glorious Gospel of Christ that should be ten thousand times deerer than your lives? here's the way that the Gospel should stand against Hell,
Oh! do not your hearts bleed when you hear what opposition is made against the glorious Gospel of christ that should be ten thousand times Dearer than your lives? here's the Way that the Gospel should stand against Hell,
and the gates of Hell, all counsels of the enemy shall not prevail against the Gospel, if your Conversations be as becomes the Gospel, This will do it.
and the gates of Hell, all Counsels of the enemy shall not prevail against the Gospel, if your Conversations be as becomes the Gospel, This will do it.
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And mark what Paul saith, he looks upon it as a thing thing dearer than his life, to walk so as might further the Gospel, 1 Cor. 9. 12. We suffer all things (saith he) lest we should hinder the Gospel of Christ:
And mark what Paul Says, he looks upon it as a thing thing Dearer than his life, to walk so as might further the Gospel, 1 Cor. 9. 12. We suffer all things (Says he) lest we should hinder the Gospel of christ:
And here in this Scripture he saith, Oh what shall I do? what shall I suffer that I may not hinder the Gospel? Let them do any thing that possibly can be to me,
And Here in this Scripture he Says, O what shall I do? what shall I suffer that I may not hinder the Gospel? Let them do any thing that possibly can be to me,
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one professor being overtaken with an apparent sin may do more hurt to the Gospel than he can do good all his life, let him live as long as Methuselah; that sin of yours that is so dear to you, Will not you part with it? it will hinder the Gospel, Oh wilt not thou part with thy sin,
one professor being overtaken with an apparent since may do more hurt to the Gospel than he can do good all his life, let him live as long as Methuselah; that since of yours that is so dear to you, Will not you part with it? it will hinder the Gospel, O wilt not thou part with thy since,
but think thus, Oh but shall I not hinder the Gospel if I listen and yeild to this temptation? indeed this will bring me a great deal of comfort and content,
but think thus, O but shall I not hinder the Gospel if I listen and yield to this temptation? indeed this will bring me a great deal of Comfort and content,
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Oh but will it not obstruct the Gospel? the very thought of this that it possibly may hinder the Gospel, should cause your hearts to rise with indignation against that temptation, and cast out that sin;
O but will it not obstruct the Gospel? the very Thought of this that it possibly may hinder the Gospel, should cause your hearts to rise with Indignation against that temptation, and cast out that since;
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Oh this is an excellent thing, when it can be said of a Professor of Religion (it may be this man hath not any great commendation for parts, no but) his praise is in the Gospel.
O this is an excellent thing, when it can be said of a Professor of Religion (it may be this man hath not any great commendation for parts, no but) his praise is in the Gospel.
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Mark the Text, Why, can we poor worms do any thing worthy of the Gospel? I but though you can do but little, God will account your endeavours even worthy of the Gospel.
Mark the Text, Why, can we poor worms do any thing worthy of the Gospel? I but though you can do but little, God will account your endeavours even worthy of the Gospel.
The Apostles did not account themselves worthy to suffer for the Gospel, Acts, 5. 41. And shall God account us to do that which is worthy of his Gospel? Oh this should be a mighty encouragement to us, to walk worthy of the Gospel.
The Apostles did not account themselves worthy to suffer for the Gospel, Acts, 5. 41. And shall God account us to do that which is worthy of his Gospel? O this should be a mighty encouragement to us, to walk worthy of the Gospel.
And to stand before the Son of Man. Here's a notable Scripture to quicken up our hearts to walk conscionably and strictly in our Conversation, watch over your waies, stand upon your guard,
And to stand before the Son of Man. Here's a notable Scripture to quicken up our hearts to walk Conscionably and strictly in our Conversation, watch over your ways, stand upon your guard,
Why? Is there any that can stand before the Son of Man in glory? or that shal be accounted worthy to stand before Him? Yes, a godly and gracious man or woman that walks conscionably in their Conversation,
Why? Is there any that can stand before the Son of Man in glory? or that shall be accounted worthy to stand before Him? Yes, a godly and gracious man or woman that walks Conscionably in their Conversation,
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Oh then, let your Conversation be as becomes the Gospel, and you shall be accounted by God, worthy to stand before the Son of Man. Jesus Christ ▪ He walks towards you as becomes a Mediator;
O then, let your Conversation be as becomes the Gospel, and you shall be accounted by God, worthy to stand before the Son of Man. jesus christ ▪ He walks towards you as becomes a Mediator;
to promote holiness and godliness, that we being redeemed from the hands of our enemies, might serve him in holiness and righteousness all the daies of our lives.
to promote holiness and godliness, that we being redeemed from the hands of our enemies, might serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives.
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I see that Mankind is fallen from me, and the people in the world are generally fallen into wickedness, the whole world lieth in wickedness, over head and ears in sin;
I see that Mankind is fallen from me, and the people in the world Are generally fallen into wickedness, the Whole world lies in wickedness, over head and ears in since;
but I would have holiness advanced, I would have my Image renewed, I would have a peculiar people that might live for ever to serve and worship me: Here's the Design of God:
but I would have holiness advanced, I would have my Image renewed, I would have a peculiar people that might live for ever to serve and worship me: Here's the Design of God:
but for the time to come my care and endeavor above all things in the world, shall be, That I may honor this glorious GOSPEL of Jesus Christ, from whom I do expect to have such glorious things hereafter.
but for the time to come my care and endeavour above all things in the world, shall be, That I may honour this glorious GOSPEL of jesus christ, from whom I do expect to have such glorious things hereafter.
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Consider now what hath been said, and the Lord give you understanding in these things, that you may be kept blameless unto the coming of our Lord JESUS CHRIST.
Consider now what hath been said, and the Lord give you understanding in these things, that you may be kept blameless unto the coming of our Lord JESUS CHRIST.
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IF you please to reflect back upon the last daies Exercise, when we finished that Scripture in the Philippians, that teaches us to walk as becomes the Gospel;
IF you please to reflect back upon the last days Exercise, when we finished that Scripture in the Philippians, that Teaches us to walk as becomes the Gospel;
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and among those, this was one particular of great moment, that we did then but hint out unto you in a word or two, That the Kingdom of Christ was not of this world. They are Christs own words.
and among those, this was one particular of great moment, that we did then but hint out unto you in a word or two, That the Kingdom of christ was not of this world. They Are Christ own words.
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Pilat requires of him to answer to the Charge, (whether it were so or no, that He hath made Himself a King.) Now you shall find in the answer of Christ, He doth not deny the thing,
Pilat requires of him to answer to the Charge, (whither it were so or no, that He hath made Himself a King.) Now you shall find in the answer of christ, He does not deny the thing,
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and we must know Christ as a King, and act our faith upon him as a King or else we know Him not aright, we have not the true work of faith except (I say) our faith act upon Him as a King as well as a Savior:
and we must know christ as a King, and act our faith upon him as a King or Else we know Him not aright, we have not the true work of faith except (I say) our faith act upon Him as a King as well as a Saviour:
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In Acts, 2. 36. God hath made Him (saith the text) both Lord and Christ: Mark, He it not only Christ, but Lord and Christ; though it is true, that in the word Christ all His Offices are implyed, which signifies, anointed to them all;
In Acts, 2. 36. God hath made Him (Says the text) both Lord and christ: Mark, He it not only christ, but Lord and christ; though it is true, that in the word christ all His Offices Are employed, which signifies, anointed to them all;
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First, A Providential Kingdom together with the Father whereby He mannages all the affairs of the world. (I say) God-man, the second Person in Trinity doth mannage all the affairs of the world, His Scepter ruleth over all:
First, A Providential Kingdom together with the Father whereby He manages all the affairs of the world. (I say) God-man, the second Person in Trinity does manage all the affairs of the world, His Sceptre Ruleth over all:
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if God had not deputed the second Person in Trinity God man the Mediator to have been the Governor of all things, the holiness and justice of God according to the Covenant of works by which he had to deal with man would have destroyed the world upon mans sin;
if God had not deputed the second Person in Trinity God man the Mediator to have been the Governor of all things, the holiness and Justice of God according to the Covenant of works by which he had to deal with man would have destroyed the world upon men since;
And the Civil Magistrate (as I may so say) is the Deputy of Christ in this his Providential Kingdom, Gods Vicegerent upon Earth, all Magistrates whatsoever are Officers subordinate under Him.
And the Civil Magistrate (as I may so say) is the Deputy of christ in this his Providential Kingdom, God's Vicegerent upon Earth, all Magistrates whatsoever Are Officers subordinate under Him.
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Now this Kingdom of Christ it was ever since there was a Church, but it was very dark under clouds and curtains, the glory of it was little till the second Person came to be manifested in the flesh,
Now this Kingdom of christ it was ever since there was a Church, but it was very dark under Clouds and curtains, the glory of it was little till the second Person Come to be manifested in the Flesh,
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And that's the subject that I am now to open to you, How Christs Kingdom is not of this world, the vast difference between worldly kingdoms and Christs Kingdom, which you will find to be a point of very great use.
And that's the Subject that I am now to open to you, How Christ Kingdom is not of this world, the vast difference between worldly kingdoms and Christ Kingdom, which you will find to be a point of very great use.
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and upon a Colt, the foal of an Ass. He comes lowly and mean, the way of Christ in this His kindom is a way of humility and outward meanness and lowliness, it is a way of outward contempt, scorn and dirision, this is the way of the kingdom of Christ, by poverty,
and upon a Colt, the foal of an Ass He comes lowly and mean, the Way of christ in this His Kingdom is a Way of humility and outward meanness and lowliness, it is a Way of outward contempt, scorn and derision, this is the Way of the Kingdom of christ, by poverty,
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and lowliness He would overcome the world, not by bravery and magnificence, nor by great pomp and glory, He doth not dazle the eyes of men by such means;
and lowliness He would overcome the world, not by bravery and magnificence, nor by great pomp and glory, He does not dazzle the eyes of men by such means;
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Now Kings when they go from one place to another, by their attendance, and by a great many ceremonies that are used for the setting out of their pomp and glory, they are taken notice of and observed;
Now Kings when they go from one place to Another, by their attendance, and by a great many ceremonies that Are used for the setting out of their pomp and glory, they Are taken notice of and observed;
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But saith the text there, The Kingdom of God comes not by observation; there's no such outward pomp and glory, there's nothing but outward meaness and baseness to the eye of the flesh, in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
But Says the text there, The Kingdom of God comes not by observation; there's no such outward pomp and glory, there's nothing but outward meaness and baseness to the eye of the Flesh, in the Kingdom of jesus christ.
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A company of poor women, illiterat people they flock after Jesus Christ. The subjects of Christ are men chosen out of this world, he himself appeared not with the glory of the world.
A company of poor women, illiterate people they flock After jesus christ. The subject's of christ Are men chosen out of this world, he himself appeared not with the glory of the world.
that is, the rule that Christ hath in His subjects, and over these His subjects in this His Kingdom it is not of this world, the rule it is spiritual, It is principally upon the hearts, the wills, the consciences of those that are His subjects, every subject of Christ hath his will and heart subdued to Jesus Christ.
that is, the Rule that christ hath in His subject's, and over these His subject's in this His Kingdom it is not of this world, the Rule it is spiritual, It is principally upon the hearts, the wills, the Consciences of those that Are His subject's, every Subject of christ hath his will and heart subdued to jesus christ.
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It is not so in this world, men may be subject to the Kings of this world meerly by constraint because they dare not do otherwise, many Kings in this world have subjects whose hearts are not with them, who love them not, the Kings of this world they rule only the outward man ▪ But Christs Kingdom is another kind of Kingdom, He rules in the hearts of men, there is His Throne, in the wills, in the affections of men, in the consciences of men, Christ swaies His Scepter in mens souls:
It is not so in this world, men may be Subject to the Kings of this world merely by constraint Because they Dare not do otherwise, many Kings in this world have subject's whose hearts Are not with them, who love them not, the Kings of this world they Rule only the outward man ▪ But Christ Kingdom is Another kind of Kingdom, He rules in the hearts of men, there is His Throne, in the wills, in the affections of men, in the Consciences of men, christ sways His Sceptre in men's Souls:
Christ he subdues too in a way of conquest, but he doth not subdue the outward man so much as the inward man, the will is subdued to Christ, He swaies His Scepter in their hearts:
christ he subdues too in a Way of conquest, but he does not subdue the outward man so much as the inward man, the will is subdued to christ, He sways His Sceptre in their hearts:
Observe the difference between the Laws of Christ in the government of His Church, and the Laws that are for the government of the world, it will be of very great use for you to know:
Observe the difference between the Laws of christ in the government of His Church, and the Laws that Are for the government of the world, it will be of very great use for you to know:
The Lord in His Providential Kingdom appointing Magistrates to govern here in the world in His room, He leaves them to make Laws according to the general rules of prudence and justice, such Laws are sufficient for the governing of the outward man,
The Lord in His Providential Kingdom appointing Magistrates to govern Here in the world in His room, He leaves them to make Laws according to the general rules of prudence and Justice, such Laws Are sufficient for the governing of the outward man,
But now Jesus Christ in His Mediatory Kingdom, in His Church He makes all the Laws Himself, He doth not leave it unto the Church to make new Laws, according to the rules of their own prudence, what they conceive to be fit in way of prudence, no,
But now jesus christ in His Mediatory Kingdom, in His Church He makes all the Laws Himself, He does not leave it unto the Church to make new Laws, according to the rules of their own prudence, what they conceive to be fit in Way of prudence, no,
but they must fetch the Laws out of His Word, and impose none but the same Laws that are in His Word, they must have a Scriptum est, it is written, here are these and these texts of Scripture for what is enjoyned, nothing must be added unto what He hath in His Word revealed, only there are Divine Laws for the government of His Church:
but they must fetch the Laws out of His Word, and impose none but the same Laws that Are in His Word, they must have a Scriptum est, it is written, Here Are these and these texts of Scripture for what is enjoined, nothing must be added unto what He hath in His Word revealed, only there Are Divine Laws for the government of His Church:
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and natural and civil societies, (I say) what belongs to them, meerly considered as a Church of Christ, they are to be governed only by the Laws of Jesus Christ who is the only Law-giver, only by the Laws of the Word;
and natural and civil societies, (I say) what belongs to them, merely considered as a Church of christ, they Are to be governed only by the Laws of jesus christ who is the only Lawgiver, only by the Laws of the Word;
But 2ly in the one the Laws bind conscience, in the other they do not, they do not bind conscience any further than the nature of the thing that is required binds,
But 2ly in the one the Laws bind conscience, in the other they do not, they do not bind conscience any further than the nature of the thing that is required binds,
that the Laws of men in the State they bind not conscience, that is, if a man should not do the thing that is required, he should in conscience be bound over to eternal death for not doing it, this is a very hard bondage, a cruel yoke:
that the Laws of men in the State they bind not conscience, that is, if a man should not do the thing that is required, he should in conscience be bound over to Eternal death for not doing it, this is a very hard bondage, a cruel yoke:
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But now the Laws of Christ they are such as bind conscience as they come from him, he is such a King that (I say) because they come from him and from his Will,
But now the Laws of christ they Are such as bind conscience as they come from him, he is such a King that (I say) Because they come from him and from his Will,
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though we see no reason in the matter of the thing, though they have nothing in the nature of the thing but meerly the Will of Christ, it's enough to tye conscience,
though we see no reason in the matter of the thing, though they have nothing in the nature of the thing but merely the Will of christ, it's enough to tie conscience,
Now the Kings of this world they may appoint what kind of worship they please, that is, what Ceremonies they will, whereby their subject, should tender up their homage to them:
Now the Kings of this world they may appoint what kind of worship they please, that is, what Ceremonies they will, whereby their Subject, should tender up their homage to them:
and now men have ventured to be so bold with Christ the King, because men may tender up their homage unto their earthly Kings by any waies invented of their own,
and now men have ventured to be so bold with christ the King, Because men may tender up their homage unto their earthly Kings by any ways invented of their own,
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whereas the Kingdom of Christ is such as all our homage that we tender up to Him must be Spiritual, it must be Heavenly, it must be from Heaven, it must be from Christ Himself, it must be from some Institution and Appointment of Jesus Christ:
whereas the Kingdom of christ is such as all our homage that we tender up to Him must be Spiritual, it must be Heavenly, it must be from Heaven, it must be from christ Himself, it must be from Some Institution and Appointment of jesus christ:
& therefore you shall find that when the holy Ghost speaks of the Kingdom of Christ in the new Testament, with reference unto that which was then in the old Testament, He calls,
& Therefore you shall find that when the holy Ghost speaks of the Kingdom of christ in the new Testament, with Referente unto that which was then in the old Testament, He calls,
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even those waies of worship in the old Testament worldly, in comparison of the worship and homage that the Saints tender to Christ in the new Testament,
even those ways of worship in the old Testament worldly, in comparison of the worship and homage that the Saints tender to christ in the new Testament,
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[ after the rudiments of the world ] These rudiments of the world they had some reference (as it appears in reading this Chapter) unto the ceremonies of the Law,
[ After the rudiments of the world ] These rudiments of the world they had Some Referente (as it appears in reading this Chapter) unto the ceremonies of the Law,
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Now like unto that (according to the way of the world) men think that because they meet here for Religious ends to worship God, that when they come (as any time in the week) into such a place as this is, they must come uncovered;
Now like unto that (according to the Way of the world) men think that Because they meet Here for Religious ends to worship God, that when they come (as any time in the Week) into such a place as this is, they must come uncovered;
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but Christs Kingdom is not of this world, His worship must be spiritual, in Heb. 9. 1. Then verily the first Covenant had also Ordinances of Divine Service, and a worldly Sanctuary.
but Christ Kingdom is not of this world, His worship must be spiritual, in Hebrew 9. 1. Then verily the First Covenant had also Ordinances of Divine Service, and a worldly Sanctuary.
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those waies of worship though they were once appointed by God, Christ the King of His Church in the new Testament would not have His homage tendered up by these waies of worship, they were too worldly for Him;
those ways of worship though they were once appointed by God, christ the King of His Church in the new Testament would not have His homage tendered up by these ways of worship, they were too worldly for Him;
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and so the Ordinances, though they have something external, as the Sacraments, yet if we stick to the outward part, we do not worship Christ as our King in a right way;
and so the Ordinances, though they have something external, as the Sacraments, yet if we stick to the outward part, we do not worship christ as our King in a right Way;
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You have it in Peter, the word that is there translated, Ordinance of men, it is, a Humane Creation. In the Church there can be no new Officers created:
You have it in Peter, the word that is there translated, Ordinance of men, it is, a Humane Creation. In the Church there can be no new Officers created:
and so made the Kingdom of Christ like unto the kingdoms of the world, and thought that they had power to make as many new Officers in the Church as they pleased.
and so made the Kingdom of christ like unto the kingdoms of the world, and Thought that they had power to make as many new Officers in the Church as they pleased.
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A second difference in the Church-Officers from the Officers in the kingdoms of the world, is this, If once they be put into such a place in the Church, they have the ful power of the place.
A second difference in the Church-Officers from the Officers in the kingdoms of the world, is this, If once they be put into such a place in the Church, they have the full power of the place.
and in another Country for another use, they may limit them according as they please, how they shall execute their places, and when they must leave their Offices to others:
and in Another Country for Another use, they may limit them according as they please, how they shall execute their places, and when they must leave their Offices to Others:
but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong bolds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing, that exalteth it self against the knowledge of God,
but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong bolds, casting down Imaginations, and every high thing, that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of God,
Christ in His kingdom He doth not appoint carnal weapons, He gives not unto His Church weapons of the flesh, to make men beleeve whether they will or no.
christ in His Kingdom He does not appoint carnal weapons, He gives not unto His Church weapons of the Flesh, to make men believe whither they will or no.
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Christ hath never appointed his Church to defend its self by carnal weapons, the Church goes no further than Spiritual weapons, it's in the very text that I have read to you, My Kingdom is not of this world:
christ hath never appointed his Church to defend its self by carnal weapons, the Church Goes no further than Spiritual weapons, it's in the very text that I have read to you, My Kingdom is not of this world:
then I confess (meerly for their Religion when the Civil right of the State is against it) if they should take up arms and fight for it, I think they should go beyond the Commission of Jesus Christ:
then I confess (merely for their Religion when the Civil right of the State is against it) if they should take up arms and fight for it, I think they should go beyond the Commission of jesus christ:
and so by weapons we may defend our Civil Right, that is, if we live in such a State where we have Civil Right by the Laws of the Sate to the peacable enjoyment of our Religion,
and so by weapons we may defend our Civil Right, that is, if we live in such a State where we have Civil Right by the Laws of the Sat to the peaceable enjoyment of our Religion,
I but this is not as a Church, nor meerly for Religion, for if now the Civil State should be so changed that the Supream Power should be against the waies of Religion,
I but this is not as a Church, nor merely for Religion, for if now the Civil State should be so changed that the Supreme Power should be against the ways of Religion,
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yet for Civil things they would defend us, but for the waies of Religion they were against us in it, I confess in such a case for men that have no Civil authority at all to take up weapons, to force any practice,
yet for Civil things they would defend us, but for the ways of Religion they were against us in it, I confess in such a case for men that have no Civil Authority At all to take up weapons, to force any practice,
or way of Religion, this would not be warrantable by Christ, and by this we should fight for the kingdom of Christ by other weapons than ever Christ hath appointed;
or Way of Religion, this would not be warrantable by christ, and by this we should fight for the Kingdom of christ by other weapons than ever christ hath appointed;
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and Civil Liberty for the outward practice of Religion, and so we may defend such a Right as this for the peaceable practice of our Religion, that none should come to force any other false Religion upon us.
and Civil Liberty for the outward practice of Religion, and so we may defend such a Right as this for the peaceable practice of our Religion, that none should come to force any other false Religion upon us.
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as in the Primitive times when all Civil States were against the kingdom of Jesus Christ, Did it not thrive? We are ready to say, Al Religion will be taken away except there be such compulsary waies;
as in the Primitive times when all Civil States were against the Kingdom of jesus christ, Did it not thrive? We Are ready to say, All Religion will be taken away except there be such compulsory ways;
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so that the kingdom of Christ is not of this world, He hath not committed to His Church those weapons that are carnal, all their weapons are weapons that are spiritual, to prevail with the hearts and consciences of men and no further:
so that the Kingdom of christ is not of this world, He hath not committed to His Church those weapons that Are carnal, all their weapons Are weapons that Are spiritual, to prevail with the hearts and Consciences of men and no further:
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and the more we did rest upon the weapons Christ hath appointed in his Word, the more we did look into the Armory of the Gospel to find what weapons there are there against errors and abuses in his Church, the more we should have the Kingdom of Christ prevail amongst us.
and the more we did rest upon the weapons christ hath appointed in his Word, the more we did look into the Armoury of the Gospel to find what weapons there Are there against errors and Abuses in his Church, the more we should have the Kingdom of christ prevail among us.
Eightly, The Kingdom of Christ is not of this world: that is, the Priviledges of Christs kingdom are not worldly priviledges, but Spiritual, and Divine, and Heavenly Priviledges.
Eighth, The Kingdom of christ is not of this world: that is, the Privileges of Christ Kingdom Are not worldly privileges, but Spiritual, and Divine, and Heavenly Privileges.
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so every society of men, and every kingdom have priviledges, men that are subjects of such a Kingdom, they have the priviledges that belong to such a kingdom.
so every society of men, and every Kingdom have privileges, men that Are subject's of such a Kingdom, they have the privileges that belong to such a Kingdom.
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We plead for many priviledges as we are the free born Subjects of England, that the people have a right to by their freedoms, being born free Subjects,
We plead for many privileges as we Are the free born Subject's of England, that the people have a right to by their freedoms, being born free Subject's,
As now, When any man comes into the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, Oh he comes to partake of a great many excellent priviledges, being once made a free Denizon in this Kingdom of Christ, he comes to have a great many priviledges that others have not.
As now, When any man comes into the Kingdom of jesus christ, O he comes to partake of a great many excellent privileges, being once made a free Denizen in this Kingdom of christ, he comes to have a great many privileges that Others have not.
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but in Christs kingdom Jesus Christ many times inflicts spiritual chastisements upon them, by hiding his face from them for sin, and by many spiritual discertions;
but in Christ Kingdom jesus christ many times inflicts spiritual chastisements upon them, by hiding his face from them for since, and by many spiritual discertions;
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and I beseech you observe it, The Lord Christ doth not so much observe the way of outward judgements upon wicked men that are in the bosom of the Church,
and I beseech you observe it, The Lord christ does not so much observe the Way of outward Judgments upon wicked men that Are in the bosom of the Church,
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Those that are professors in the Church & naught and vile, it may be God may prosper them for a while as well as others outwardly, Oh but the punishments of Christ in His kingdom they are spiritual, your souls are bound over to eternal death, your hearts are hardned, your consciences are benum'd,
Those that Are professors in the Church & nought and vile, it may be God may prosper them for a while as well as Others outwardly, O but the punishments of christ in His Kingdom they Are spiritual, your Souls Are bound over to Eternal death, your hearts Are hardened, your Consciences Are benumbed,
or take away your estates, those are punishments in Christs providential Kingdom, but the penalties as Christ is the King of the Church they are ever spiritual punishments which we should more fear and tremble at a great deal.
or take away your estates, those Are punishments in Christ providential Kingdom, but the penalties as christ is the King of the Church they Are ever spiritual punishments which we should more Fear and tremble At a great deal.
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Revel. 11. 15. The seventh Angel sounded, and there were great voices in Heaven, saying, The Kingdoms of this world are become the Kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ;
Revel. 11. 15. The seventh Angel sounded, and there were great voices in Heaven, saying, The Kingdoms of this world Are become the Kingdoms of our Lord, and of His christ;
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Mark, it seems there is a Throne of Christ yet that hath not been, for here's a promise that he will set them upon his Throne as he sits upon his Fathers Throne:
Mark, it seems there is a Throne of christ yet that hath not been, for here's a promise that he will Set them upon his Throne as he sits upon his Father's Throne:
then shall the Son also Himself be subject unto Him, that put all things under Him, that God may be All in All. Here he tells us that there is a time that God shall be All in All, both unto Christ, and unto His Saints;
then shall the Son also Himself be Subject unto Him, that put all things under Him, that God may be All in All. Here he tells us that there is a time that God shall be All in All, both unto christ, and unto His Saints;
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yea, and you shall find in this chapter, that Jesus Christ shall give up the kingdom unto the Father, (speaking of the time of the resurrection) When all shall rise again;
yea, and you shall find in this chapter, that jesus christ shall give up the Kingdom unto the Father, (speaking of the time of the resurrection) When all shall rise again;
so that this is a time before the general resurrection, that Christ shall sit upon the Throne, there is yet a time between this and the Saints being in Heaven,
so that this is a time before the general resurrection, that christ shall fit upon the Throne, there is yet a time between this and the Saints being in Heaven,
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and for the proof of it, do but reade the 7th chapter of the book of Daniel, and you shall find abundant of proof, there shall be abundant deal of glory in that kingdom of his, there he shall have attendants to purpose, thousand thousands administred unto him,
and for the proof of it, do but read the 7th chapter of the book of daniel, and you shall find abundant of proof, there shall be abundant deal of glory in that Kingdom of his, there he shall have attendants to purpose, thousand thousands administered unto him,
and though there was a Judgment, and the Books were brought, yet its apparant afterwards, that the Scripture speaks of a time that should be before the Saints should come to Heaven;
and though there was a Judgement, and the Books were brought, yet its apparent afterwards, that the Scripture speaks of a time that should be before the Saints should come to Heaven;
And the Kingdom and dominion, and the greatest of the kingdom under the whol Heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most High, whose Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom,
And the Kingdom and dominion, and the greatest of the Kingdom under the Whole Heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most High, whose Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom,
What Dominions shall there be when the Saints are in the highest Heavens, to serve and obey Christ? He means the Dominions that are here upon the earth, shall serve and obey Christ:
What Dominions shall there be when the Saints Are in the highest Heavens, to serve and obey christ? He means the Dominions that Are Here upon the earth, shall serve and obey christ:
The right understanding of this would spiritualize the hearts of the Saints, would take away the offence of the Crosse of Jesus Christ, would help them to carry themselves through this world with a great deal of joy and triumph,
The right understanding of this would spiritualize the hearts of the Saints, would take away the offence of the Cross of jesus christ, would help them to carry themselves through this world with a great deal of joy and triumph,
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And blessed are they that have by the holy Ghost an enlightning to understand this Mystery, to see the reality of it indeed, That the Kingdom of Christ is not of this world.
And blessed Are they that have by the holy Ghost an enlightening to understand this Mystery, to see the reality of it indeed, That the Kingdom of christ is not of this world.
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All men and women in their natural estate, not under the kingdom of Christ, they are to be tried in the Court of Justice, i. e. the Court of Gods providential kingdom,
All men and women in their natural estate, not under the Kingdom of christ, they Are to be tried in the Court of justice, i. e. the Court of God's providential Kingdom,
But al those that are under the kingdom of Christ, have all their businesses, in reference to God, tried in another Court, tried in the Court (as I may so call it) of the Gospel, in the Judicature of Jesus Christ,
But all those that Are under the Kingdom of christ, have all their businesses, in Referente to God, tried in Another Court, tried in the Court (as I may so call it) of the Gospel, in the Judicature of jesus christ,
but they are chastised by Christ that hath the Judicature committed to Him, and the Administration of all things, especially concerning His Church and People,
but they Are chastised by christ that hath the Judicature committed to Him, and the Administration of all things, especially Concerning His Church and People,
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they are all as vassals under the Law, in bondage, and have no other spirit but a spirit of bondage in them, they are slaves to sin, they are under the curse of the Law:
they Are all as vassals under the Law, in bondage, and have no other Spirit but a Spirit of bondage in them, they Are slaves to since, they Are under the curse of the Law:
As we know the subjects of this Kingdom have many freedoms that forreigners have not, that those that belong to another Kingdom have nothing to do with.
As we know the subject's of this Kingdom have many freedoms that foreigners have not, that those that belong to Another Kingdom have nothing to do with.
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Indeed, Christ for the sake of such as are His Elect Ones, that He intends to bring into His Kingdom, He sends forth His Word, the preaching of the Word unto them ▪ but when they are brought into his Kingdom then they are under the Ministry of the Word in another way, Christ then is their great Pastor and Shepherd,
Indeed, christ for the sake of such as Are His Elect Ones, that He intends to bring into His Kingdom, He sends forth His Word, the preaching of the Word unto them ▪ but when they Are brought into his Kingdom then they Are under the Ministry of the Word in Another Way, christ then is their great Pastor and Shepherd,
and it is al exercised for their protection, to deliver them from dangers bodily, and spiritual, to protect their souls, they are under Christs Kingly power for protection;
and it is all exercised for their protection, to deliver them from dangers bodily, and spiritual, to Pact their Souls, they Are under Christ Kingly power for protection;
This Kingdom shall never be shaken, let all the world conspire what they will against it, the gates of Hel shall not prevail against it, no cunning devises, no subtil waies shall ever overcome this Kingdom, no,
This Kingdom shall never be shaken, let all the world conspire what they will against it, the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it, no cunning devises, no subtle ways shall ever overcome this Kingdom, no,
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but this is such a kingdom as there shall never one subject be destroied in it, that is, Al the enemies shal never take off one subject from this kingdom;
but this is such a Kingdom as there shall never one Subject be destroyed in it, that is, All the enemies shall never take off one Subject from this Kingdom;
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but none shall be thus destroyed, but shall be preserved by Christ, and shall certainly overcome all enemies, both inward and outward. And that's a sixt priviledge.
but none shall be thus destroyed, but shall be preserved by christ, and shall Certainly overcome all enemies, both inward and outward. And that's a sixt privilege.
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though they be subjects in some sense unto Christ, yet Christ hath made them Kings and Priests unto God (so they are called in Scripture.) There's no kingdom where all the subjects are Kings;
though they be subject's in Some sense unto christ, yet christ hath made them Kings and Priests unto God (so they Are called in Scripture.) There's no Kingdom where all the subject's Are Kings;
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that's thus, Christ He takes off the troublesomness of mens hearts from the affliction; the world takes off the affliction from the trouble of mens hearts:
that's thus, christ He Takes off the troublesomeness of men's hearts from the affliction; the world Takes off the affliction from the trouble of men's hearts:
now this is a great deal better peace when the trouble of our hearts is taken away though the affliction continues, rather than when the affliction is taken away and trouble of heart continues.
now this is a great deal better peace when the trouble of our hearts is taken away though the affliction continues, rather than when the affliction is taken away and trouble of heart continues.
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as we can never enjoy peace but here, all the peace that mens consciences have till they come under the kingdom of Christ it will turn to greater trouble, that peace they have and live loosly, not being subdued to the kingdom of Christ will turn to horror and misery;
as we can never enjoy peace but Here, all the peace that men's Consciences have till they come under the Kingdom of christ it will turn to greater trouble, that peace they have and live loosely, not being subdued to the Kingdom of christ will turn to horror and misery;
the soul never knows experimentally what the joy of the holy Ghost means, till it comes under the kingdom of Jesus Christ, it's the priviledge of the kingdom of Christ to bring spiritual peace which passeth all understanding,
the soul never knows experimentally what the joy of the holy Ghost means, till it comes under the Kingdom of jesus christ, it's the privilege of the Kingdom of christ to bring spiritual peace which passes all understanding,
Ninthly, This is a priviledg in the kingdom of Christ, That all that are in His Kingdom have right to all the gifts and graces of all the Saints in the world:
Ninthly, This is a privilege in the Kingdom of christ, That all that Are in His Kingdom have right to all the Gifts and graces of all the Saints in the world:
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Quest. If you ask me why it is that God the Father would not have His Son to have his kingdom in this world? Certainly God might have given to Christ all the Government of this world, might have made Him the great Emperor, to have rul'd in an external way,
Quest. If you ask me why it is that God the Father would not have His Son to have his Kingdom in this world? Certainly God might have given to christ all the Government of this world, might have made Him the great Emperor, to have ruled in an external Way,
therefore he would go another way to work, God would so order things that He would fetch about the glory of his Name and those great things that he did intend from all eternity, He would fetch them about in a way that should be hidden from the eyes of the world, in a way that should appear contemptible in the eyes of the world,
Therefore he would go Another Way to work, God would so order things that He would fetch about the glory of his Name and those great things that he did intend from all eternity, He would fetch them about in a Way that should be hidden from the eyes of the world, in a Way that should appear contemptible in the eyes of the world,
there's nothing that is ab extra from God, that is more delightful to Him than the exercises of the graces of His Spirit in the hearts of His Saints, (excepting what is in the Person of Christ himself) nothing more pleasing in all the works that ever God made in which He takes more pleasure than in the exercise of faith,
there's nothing that is ab extra from God, that is more delightful to Him than the exercises of the graces of His Spirit in the hearts of His Saints, (excepting what is in the Person of christ himself) nothing more pleasing in all the works that ever God made in which He Takes more pleasure than in the exercise of faith,
Now the less the Kingdom of Christ is of the world, the more bright and glorious do the graces of the Saints appear, the more do they come to be exercised;
Now the less the Kingdom of christ is of the world, the more bright and glorious doe the graces of the Saints appear, the more do they come to be exercised;
had the Saints a worldly glory and pomp here, their graces would not shine forth so eminent, there would not be such a spiritual lustre and shine upon them:
had the Saints a worldly glory and pomp Here, their graces would not shine forth so eminent, there would not be such a spiritual lustre and shine upon them:
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but now that God may exercise, especially the grace of faith, and humility, and patience, and selfdenial, and brotherly love which are so precious to Him;
but now that God may exercise, especially the grace of faith, and humility, and patience, and self-denial, and brotherly love which Are so precious to Him;
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but it should be spiritual; (it may be) you think it a sad affliction that you have not those comforts that you see others have in the world, you have not such estates and bravery as others have, brave dwellings, costly furnitures,
but it should be spiritual; (it may be) you think it a sad affliction that you have not those comforts that you see Others have in the world, you have not such estates and bravery as Others have, brave dwellings, costly furnitures,
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the exercise of humility, self-denial, of patience? know that these are more glorious things than if thou didst sit upon a Throne with a Crown of gold upon thy head and a Scepter in thy hand,
the exercise of humility, self-denial, of patience? know that these Are more glorious things than if thou didst fit upon a Throne with a Crown of gold upon thy head and a Sceptre in thy hand,
and al the people prostrating themselves before thee, this were all but a childish vanity in comparison of the exercise of the graces of Gods Spirit, thou hast that that is more excellent in the eyes of God and of His Son,
and all the people prostrating themselves before thee, this were all but a childish vanity in comparison of the exercise of the graces of God's Spirit, thou hast that that is more excellent in the eyes of God and of His Son,
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& when thou findest by experience that the Kingdom of Christ is not of this world, Oh then think, that surely God delights much in the exercise of the graces of His Spirit in His Saints:
& when thou Findest by experience that the Kingdom of christ is not of this world, O then think, that surely God delights much in the exercise of the graces of His Spirit in His Saints:
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Thirdly and lastly, Therefore He would not have it to be of this world, that hereafter when the Lord shall come to fetch out all his glory from those things that seem to be the most contrary, that his power and wisdom may be more glorious and appear more evidently, that his glory may be more conspicuous:
Thirdly and lastly, Therefore He would not have it to be of this world, that hereafter when the Lord shall come to fetch out all his glory from those things that seem to be the most contrary, that his power and Wisdom may be more glorious and appear more evidently, that his glory may be more conspicuous:
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If we beleeve this point, That Christ Kingdom is not of this world, we must lay down this for a certain and infalible ground that we may build upon, That there is a happiness to be attained unto that is beyond this world,
If we believe this point, That christ Kingdom is not of this world, we must lay down this for a certain and infallible ground that we may built upon, That there is a happiness to be attained unto that is beyond this world,
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for surely there is a good in the of Christ, there is somewhat beyond this world for the souls of the children of men to look after as their cheef good, as their happiness;
for surely there is a good in the of christ, there is somewhat beyond this world for the Souls of the children of men to look After as their chief good, as their happiness;
The Kingdom of Christ whatsoever it be, it's a glorious Kingdom, it is the Kingdom of His dear Son (as the Scripture speaks) and therefore very glorious:
The Kingdom of christ whatsoever it be, it's a glorious Kingdom, it is the Kingdom of His dear Son (as the Scripture speaks) and Therefore very glorious:
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First, It's called, An evil world. Truly it's no great matter, and we should not account much that the Kingdom of Christ is not of this world, if we consider these things:
First, It's called, an evil world. Truly it's no great matter, and we should not account much that the Kingdom of christ is not of this world, if we Consider these things:
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Surely all the good things that God hath to communicate to His Saints, are not of this world, that is an evil world, that is a world that the very Devil is god of it (in scripture phrase.)
Surely all the good things that God hath to communicate to His Saints, Are not of this world, that is an evil world, that is a world that the very devil is god of it (in scripture phrase.)
Thirdly, A world all whose bravery and pomp and glory it is not of the Father. 1 John, 2. 16. you have an epitomy there of what the excellency of the world is;
Thirdly, A world all whose bravery and pomp and glory it is not of the Father. 1 John, 2. 16. you have an epitome there of what the excellency of the world is;
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but that that the men of the world look upon as the excellent things that are here, they are not of the Father, they are none of the good things that God the Father hath to bestow upon His children;
but that that the men of the world look upon as the excellent things that Are Here, they Are not of the Father, they Are none of the good things that God the Father hath to bestow upon His children;
Fourthly, As all the excellent things are not of the Father, so the truth is, all the glory that is in the world it is but darkness, it is a dungeon of darkness to a spiritual eye:
Fourthly, As all the excellent things Are not of the Father, so the truth is, all the glory that is in the world it is but darkness, it is a dungeon of darkness to a spiritual eye:
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Hence the Apostle Eph. 6. 12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world.
Hence the Apostle Ephesians 6. 12. For we wrestle not against Flesh and blood, but against principalities and Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world.
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Take men that are the wisest of the world, and have all the wisdom that this world can afford, it will not help them to the knowledge of the Father, the world knows not those excellent and glorious things that are of the Father.
Take men that Are the Wisest of the world, and have all the Wisdom that this world can afford, it will not help them to the knowledge of the Father, the world knows not those excellent and glorious things that Are of the Father.
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Sixthly, The world it lies in wickedness, 1 John, 5. 19. (as sometimes I have opened that Scripture to you) Just as you see in a common shore, a carion, a dead dog that lies over head and ears in the mire or mud in a common shore, and in its own filthiness:
Sixthly, The world it lies in wickedness, 1 John, 5. 19. (as sometime I have opened that Scripture to you) Just as you see in a Common shore, a carrion, a dead dog that lies over head and ears in the mire or mud in a Common shore, and in its own filthiness:
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As now, men and women who have their healths, and live bravely for a while, Oh! how greedy are they for the contents of this world? how do they long and desire that they might have such a merry meeting with such friends,
As now, men and women who have their healths, and live bravely for a while, Oh! how greedy Are they for the contents of this world? how do they long and desire that they might have such a merry meeting with such Friends,
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now he looks upon these things as those things that are dry leaves, he hath no mind to them, not so much as a phansie after these things, all the varnish of the things of the world are gone in his eyes, he tasts them no more than the white of an eg,
now he looks upon these things as those things that Are dry leaves, he hath no mind to them, not so much as a fancy After these things, all the varnish of the things of the world Are gone in his eyes, he tastes them no more than the white of an egg,
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Tenthly, The Scripture makes it to be a sign of a child of wrath that he walks according to the course of this world (in 2 Joh. 2.) this is enough to describe a child of wrath.
Tenthly, The Scripture makes it to be a Signen of a child of wrath that he walks according to the course of this world (in 2 John 2.) this is enough to describe a child of wrath.
and that's hateful before God, that is a lover of this world, Jam. 4. 4. And 1 Joh. 2. 15. He that loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him;
and that's hateful before God, that is a lover of this world, Jam. 4. 4. And 1 John 2. 15. He that loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him;
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and the friendship of the world is enmity to God (saith the Holy Ghost in those two Scriptures ▪) If so be that in the world there were the special things that God hath to communicate to the Children of men;
and the friendship of the world is enmity to God (Says the Holy Ghost in those two Scriptures ▪) If so be that in the world there were the special things that God hath to communicate to the Children of men;
Twelfthly, The world is that that shall be condemned: 1 Cor. 11. 32. That ye may not be condemned with the world ▪ that notes that God intends to condemn this whol world, all these things are under the sentence of death,
Twelfthly, The world is that that shall be condemned: 1 Cor. 11. 32. That you may not be condemned with the world ▪ that notes that God intends to condemn this Whole world, all these things Are under the sentence of death,
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then certainly a worldly man or woman is not of the kingdom of Christ, Christ owns them not as under His kingdom, they are Vagabonds and Runnagates not under the protection of Jesus Christ, not partakers of any priviledg of Jesus Christ.
then Certainly a worldly man or woman is not of the Kingdom of christ, christ owns them not as under His Kingdom, they Are Vagabonds and Runagates not under the protection of jesus christ, not partakers of any privilege of jesus christ.
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Quest ▪ You will say to me, How should one know when a man is a man of this world? The Scripture makes a plain distinction of some that are of this world, and some not;
Quest ▪ You will say to me, How should one know when a man is a man of this world? The Scripture makes a plain distinction of Some that Are of this world, and Some not;
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Here's an evident Argument of a man of the world, I mean such a man as hath health of body in this world, he hath for outwards as much as the world can afford any man, that for the properness of his body, his comliness, his health, he hath as much as the world can give, he hath convenient dwelling, with all accommodations belonging thereunto,
Here's an evident Argument of a man of the world, I mean such a man as hath health of body in this world, he hath for outward as much as the world can afford any man, that for the properness of his body, his comeliness, his health, he hath as much as the world can give, he hath convenient Dwelling, with all accommodations belonging thereunto,
and he hath the comings in of the world as much as his heart can desire, he hath his wife and children about him, in which he hath a great deal of delight and content;
and he hath the comings in of the world as much as his heart can desire, he hath his wife and children about him, in which he hath a great deal of delight and content;
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and such a one though it had ten thousand times more than it hath, though it had what possibly can be imagined, it would say, Lord, it's true, I am unworthy of the least crum of bread that I eat,
and such a one though it had ten thousand times more than it hath, though it had what possibly can be imagined, it would say, Lord, it's true, I am unworthy of the least crumb of bred that I eat,
nor ten thousand worlds can satisfie my soul, for the portion of it, It is nothing but thy self, the unsearchable riches in Jesus Christ, those blessed things that thou hast revealed in that glorious kingdom of thy Son, it's only that that can satisfie my soul for the portion of it;
nor ten thousand world's can satisfy my soul, for the portion of it, It is nothing but thy self, the unsearchable riches in jesus christ, those blessed things that thou hast revealed in that glorious Kingdom of thy Son, it's only that that can satisfy my soul for the portion of it;
2. A second note that I would give to know, whether a man be a man of this world or no, is this, A man of this world is one that accounts the possessions of worldly comforts, to be greater rices than any riches conteined in the promises;
2. A second note that I would give to know, whither a man be a man of this world or no, is this, A man of this world is one that accounts the possessions of worldly comforts, to be greater rices than any riches contained in the promises;
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a man that dares not trust God upon his word upon his promise without seeing in a way of reason or sence how things may come in unto him for supply from the things of this world;
a man that dares not trust God upon his word upon his promise without seeing in a Way of reason or sense how things may come in unto him for supply from the things of this world;
this is a man of the world, he hath a promise, but things go very ill with him in respect of his outward estate, in respect of whatsoever by sence or reason he is able to discern, he looks upon himself as miserable,
this is a man of the world, he hath a promise, but things go very ill with him in respect of his outward estate, in respect of whatsoever by sense or reason he is able to discern, he looks upon himself as miserable,
Hast thou found such a principle within thee, that canst close with the promise, and canst bless thy self in the promises, I have title to, and an interest in many promises in the Book of God,
Hast thou found such a principle within thee, that Canst close with the promise, and Canst bless thy self in the promises, I have title to, and an Interest in many promises in the Book of God,
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but otherwise, thou that canst not trust God for thy outward estate, body and soul upon a promise, this is an evidence of one that hath his heart set on the world.
but otherwise, thou that Canst not trust God for thy outward estate, body and soul upon a promise, this is an evidence of one that hath his heart Set on the world.
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3 A third sign of a man of this world, is this, A man of the world blesses those that are like himself, looks upon and measures the happiness or misery of other men, according to what they do enjoy,
3 A third Signen of a man of this world, is this, A man of the world Blesses those that Are like himself, looks upon and measures the happiness or misery of other men, according to what they do enjoy,
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when I have contracted any guilt upon my soul, although I see all well about me, Oh! till I have an assurance from the Holy Ghost the Witness of the Spirit, that the guilt of my sin is washt away in the blood of Jesus Christ, what wil all these do me good? I have these and these comforts, Oh! but I have an unclean conscience, a leprous soul:
when I have contracted any guilt upon my soul, although I see all well about me, Oh! till I have an assurance from the Holy Ghost the Witness of the Spirit, that the guilt of my since is washed away in the blood of jesus christ, what will all these do me good? I have these and these comforts, Oh! but I have an unclean conscience, a leprous soul:
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Doest thou set the good things here to countervail the evil of sin? Certainly, thou art a man of the world, thy name is written in the earth ▪ thou art but living dust and ashes at the best.
Dost thou Set the good things Here to countervail the evil of since? Certainly, thou art a man of the world, thy name is written in the earth ▪ thou art but living dust and Ashes At the best.
What is that which keeps off men from coming under the Scepter of this King of Saints, from subjecting themselves to His Kingdom? Certainly, this point shews it cleerly, His Kingdom is not of this world, were the Kingdom of Jesus Christ of this world,
What is that which keeps off men from coming under the Sceptre of this King of Saints, from subjecting themselves to His Kingdom? Certainly, this point shows it clearly, His Kingdom is not of this world, were the Kingdom of jesus christ of this world,
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then people would flock into it, Who would not joyn in such a Kingdom and be a member therof, where he could have worldly glory and pomp and riches and bravery;
then people would flock into it, Who would not join in such a Kingdom and be a member thereof, where he could have worldly glory and pomp and riches and bravery;
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and he longed a great while to see Jesus Christ, but when Christ came, and he saw Him a poor, mean, contemptible man to the outward eye, he thought to have seen him to have done such and such great things,
and he longed a great while to see jesus christ, but when christ Come, and he saw Him a poor, mean, contemptible man to the outward eye, he Thought to have seen him to have done such and such great things,
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and saw that they were poor laboring men, that labored with their hands to eat their bread by the sweat of their brows, they set them at naught and contemn'd them;
and saw that they were poor labouring men, that laboured with their hands to eat their bred by the sweat of their brows, they Set them At nought and contemned them;
If you speak of the world to men, then they savor of those things, come to a man and tell him of a good bargain on the Exchange, he will listen to you,
If you speak of the world to men, then they savour of those things, come to a man and tell him of a good bargain on the Exchange, he will listen to you,
and remember what you say, but come and speak to him of the great things of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, of the glorious priviledges of that kingdom, only there's a sound in the air,
and Remember what you say, but come and speak to him of the great things of the Kingdom of jesus christ, of the glorious privileges of that Kingdom, only there's a found in the air,
and it passeth away, and takes no impression at all on the heart of one that is carnal, 1 John, 4. 5. there you have this exprest fully, the very guize and way of a carnal heart, They (saith the text) are of the world, therefore speak they of the world: and the world heareth them:
and it passes away, and Takes no impression At all on the heart of one that is carnal, 1 John, 4. 5. there you have this expressed Fully, the very guise and Way of a carnal heart, They (Says the text) Are of the world, Therefore speak they of the world: and the world hears them:
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but now, let a man come and tell them of things that are heavenly, of a goodly Pearl, of Jesus Christ, they savor not those things; and they hear them not:
but now, let a man come and tell them of things that Are heavenly, of a goodly Pearl, of jesus christ, they savour not those things; and they hear them not:
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What's the reason that there are more comes into the Kingdom of Antichrist, than into the Kingdom of Christ? Revel. 13. 3. The whol world wandered after the beast, saith the text,
What's the reason that there Are more comes into the Kingdom of Antichrist, than into the Kingdom of christ? Revel. 13. 3. The Whole world wandered After the beast, Says the text,
and men that are of the world they flock after Antichrist, and hence it was, that your great rich men in places where the Gospel hath not been, they were Papists,
and men that Are of the world they flock After Antichrist, and hence it was, that your great rich men in places where the Gospel hath not been, they were Papists,
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hence it is that Popery is so sutable to worldly hearts, and the holy Ghost prophesied before hand, that the whol world should follow Antichrist, only here and there a few poor ones Jesus Christ chuses out of this world to follow him,
hence it is that Popery is so suitable to worldly hearts, and the holy Ghost prophesied before hand, that the Whole world should follow Antichrist, only Here and there a few poor ones jesus christ chooses out of this world to follow him,
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but now that that I intended should have been to speakesp, ecially to those that are Christians, that have hopes that God hath made them partakers of Jesus Christ,
but now that that I intended should have been to speakesp, ecially to those that Are Christians, that have hope's that God hath made them partakers of jesus christ,
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& yet there doth remain much worldliness in their hearts to this day, surely, this not beseeming one of the profession that thou makest, it is no honor unto thy King, the Lord Jesus Christ;
& yet there does remain much worldliness in their hearts to this day, surely, this not beseeming one of the profession that thou Makest, it is no honour unto thy King, the Lord jesus christ;
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It doth become Christians to live so in their whol course, as to make it appear that they are men and women above the world, whose Conversations are in Heaven, that they do beleeve the Kingdom of Jesus Christ that is not of this world.
It does become Christians to live so in their Whole course, as to make it appear that they Are men and women above the world, whose Conversations Are in Heaven, that they do believe the Kingdom of jesus christ that is not of this world.
as from whordom, as it becometh Saints. It is the most uncomly thing for a Saint of God, one of the Kingdom of Christ to have a covetous heart for the things of the world, that possibly can be.
as from whoredom, as it Becometh Saints. It is the most uncomely thing for a Saint of God, one of the Kingdom of christ to have a covetous heart for the things of the world, that possibly can be.
And indeed, the more any soul is taken up with the excellency of Christ, and with the glorious things of His Kingdom, the more vile will the things of the world be to them.
And indeed, the more any soul is taken up with the excellency of christ, and with the glorious things of His Kingdom, the more vile will the things of the world be to them.
Philippians, 2. 15. Now if they have as worldly hearts as others, how can they be the lights of the world? Oh! many that are Professors of Religion, they are indeed but dark lanthorns, they have a candle in them, have some kind of knowledg,
Philippians, 2. 15. Now if they have as worldly hearts as Others, how can they be the lights of the world? Oh! many that Are Professors of Religion, they Are indeed but dark lanthorns, they have a candle in them, have Some kind of knowledge,
but by their worldly Conversations they are made but as dark lanthorns, that the light of knowledg and profession that they have is so darkned by it,
but by their worldly Conversations they Are made but as dark lanthorns, that the Light of knowledge and profession that they have is so darkened by it,
if they be of the same disposition that the world is, why should any be chosen out of the world to judge them? Now all the Saints if they do beleeve themselves to be brought into the Kingdom of Christ, they should look upon themselves as those that are appointed by God hereafter to judge the whol world,
if they be of the same disposition that the world is, why should any be chosen out of the world to judge them? Now all the Saints if they do believe themselves to be brought into the Kingdom of christ, they should look upon themselves as those that Are appointed by God hereafter to judge the Whole world,
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4ly It is required of them that they should hate their own lives in this world, John, 12. 15. Now if the Saints should be such as should see so much excellency in the Kingdom of Christ as to hate their very lives in this world,
4ly It is required of them that they should hate their own lives in this world, John, 12. 15. Now if the Saints should be such as should see so much excellency in the Kingdom of christ as to hate their very lives in this world,
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it is not meant Hate their lives, that is, Absolutely, but in Comparison: when any comfort or preservation of their lives in this world, comes in the least competition with the furtherance of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ:
it is not meant Hate their lives, that is, Absolutely, but in Comparison: when any Comfort or preservation of their lives in this world, comes in the least competition with the furtherance of the Kingdom of jesus christ:
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and so should I preserve my life with doing any thing that may be any prejudice to the Kingdom of Christ, I should look upon the very suggestion to such a thing as that that my very soul doth abhor,
and so should I preserve my life with doing any thing that may be any prejudice to the Kingdom of christ, I should look upon the very suggestion to such a thing as that that my very soul does abhor,
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as it is said of Demas in the 2 of Tim. 4. 10. Demas (saith Paul) hath forsaken me, but what is it that hath made Demas to forsake me? he hath imbraced this present world. So look upon many of your Professors of Religion, such vs have been very forward in former times,
as it is said of Demas in the 2 of Tim. 4. 10. Demas (Says Paul) hath forsaken me, but what is it that hath made Demas to forsake me? he hath embraced this present world. So look upon many of your Professors of Religion, such us have been very forward in former times,
So it was with Demas, when he began to hear Paul, he perceived that it was a great excellency to be one of Pauls followers, Paul, he wrought miracles,
So it was with Demas, when he began to hear Paul, he perceived that it was a great excellency to be one of Paul's followers, Paul, he wrought Miracles,
In the 2. of Titus, 12. the Apostle saith, That the grace of God that hath appeared to all men, teaches them to deny all worldly lusts. Oh my brethren!
In the 2. of Titus, 12. the Apostle Says, That the grace of God that hath appeared to all men, Teaches them to deny all worldly Lustiest. O my brothers!
let's labor to walk worthy of our Calling into the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. 1 Thess. 2. 12. There the Apostle with a great deal of earnestness speaks to the Thessalonians, exhorting them, that they would, Walk worthy of God, who hath called them into his Kingdom, and Glory.
let's labour to walk worthy of our Calling into the Kingdom of jesus christ. 1 Thess 2. 12. There the Apostle with a great deal of earnestness speaks to the Thessalonians, exhorting them, that they would, Walk worthy of God, who hath called them into his Kingdom, and Glory.
Namely, of a crafty, cunning subtilness in the things of this life; there is nothing more unbeseeming a Christian, than a crafty cunning subtilness for the world:
Namely, of a crafty, cunning Subtilness in the things of this life; there is nothing more unbeseeming a Christian, than a crafty cunning Subtilness for the world:
many men bless themselves in this, and they take abundance of content to think, that by their craft and cunning sophistry, they can fetch about things, circumvent others,
many men bless themselves in this, and they take abundance of content to think, that by their craft and cunning sophistry, they can fetch about things, circumvent Others,
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some men, come and speak to them about any matters of the Kingdom of Christ, they speak so foolishly and childishly, either they must hold their peace,
Some men, come and speak to them about any matters of the Kingdom of christ, they speak so foolishly and childishly, either they must hold their peace,
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and say nothing, or else if they do speak they discover so much ignorance, and childishness that a man would wonder where the understandings of such men are that have liv'd so long a time in the world as they have done,
and say nothing, or Else if they do speak they discover so much ignorance, and childishness that a man would wonder where the understandings of such men Are that have lived so long a time in the world as they have done,
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but now, these in the businesses of the world they are as worldly politick, no man can out go them there, they can foresee all kind of dangers in any miscarriage,
but now, these in the businesses of the world they Are as worldly politic, no man can out go them there, they can foresee all kind of dangers in any miscarriage,
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it's true, Christ would have us so long as we live in the world, to be as wise as serpents, yet innocent as doves; the wisdom that is for the promotion of the Kingdom of Christ it is a wisdom that hath an upright plainess in it,
it's true, christ would have us so long as we live in the world, to be as wise as Serpents, yet innocent as Dove; the Wisdom that is for the promotion of the Kingdom of christ it is a Wisdom that hath an upright plainness in it,
but when they have to deal with spiritual things, there the wisdom is that that holds forth a simplicity of the Gospel, that is carried on with plainess and simpleness of heart.
but when they have to deal with spiritual things, there the Wisdom is that that holds forth a simplicity of the Gospel, that is carried on with plainness and simpleness of heart.
The Hebrews have the same word that signifies a naked man, and a cunning subtil man. You shall find where it's said of Adam and Eve, they were naked, nakedness of spirit and subtilty may stand together, they signifie the same thing, to shew what kind of subtilty should be in those that are the People of God, it should be that that may stand with a naked spirit,
The Hebrews have the same word that signifies a naked man, and a cunning subtle man. You shall find where it's said of Adam and Eve, they were naked, nakedness of Spirit and subtlety may stand together, they signify the same thing, to show what kind of subtlety should be in those that Are the People of God, it should be that that may stand with a naked Spirit,
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so as if God would discover the secrets of all their hearts to all the children of men, that they should not be ashamed to have all their secrets to be opened to them:
so as if God would discover the secrets of all their hearts to all the children of men, that they should not be ashamed to have all their secrets to be opened to them:
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But now, the cunningness, that is, the cunningness of the serpent, is such a cunningness, as men (if they were but laid open) would quickly be ashamed of.
But now, the cunningness, that is, the cunningness of the serpent, is such a cunningness, as men (if they were but laid open) would quickly be ashamed of.
why is it that Christ hath so ordered things that the people of God should be so outwardly poor in this world? My Kingdom is not of this world (saith Christ) Therefore,
why is it that christ hath so ordered things that the people of God should be so outwardly poor in this world? My Kingdom is not of this world (Says christ) Therefore,
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why should any that come under my kingdom look for great things in this world? they must look to have their comfort and glory in things that concern my Kingdom,
why should any that come under my Kingdom look for great things in this world? they must look to have their Comfort and glory in things that concern my Kingdom,
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in Psal. 73. 12. Behold! those that are ungodly prosper in this world, (saith the Scripture.) As for men that are godly and come under the Kingdom of Christ, they must look for a prosperity that is beyond this world;
in Psalm 73. 12. Behold! those that Are ungodly prosper in this world, (Says the Scripture.) As for men that Are godly and come under the Kingdom of christ, they must look for a Prosperity that is beyond this world;
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John, 16. 33. In the world, you shall have trouble (saith Christ.) Christ does tell His Disciples plainly beforehand, That in the world they shall have trouble;
John, 16. 33. In the world, you shall have trouble (Says christ.) christ does tell His Disciples plainly beforehand, That in the world they shall have trouble;
Your Companion in tribulation, and in the Kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ. Observe it, John that was such an Eminent Member of the Kingdom of Christ;
Your Companion in tribulation, and in the Kingdom and patience of jesus christ. Observe it, John that was such an Eminent Member of the Kingdom of christ;
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And it's very observable here, John he doth not to get himself credit, say, I John that was the Apostle of Jesus Christ, I John, that was the beloved Disciple of Jesus Christ, I John, that was a Kins-man of Jesus Christ:
And it's very observable Here, John he does not to get himself credit, say, I John that was the Apostle of jesus christ, I John, that was the Beloved Disciple of jesus christ, I John, that was a Kinsman of jesus christ:
When any of you that are godly shall meet with crosses, and afflictions, (the briers and thornes which spring out of the world ever since it was cursed by God) the very thought of this Text may be a means to quiet your hearts,
When any of you that Are godly shall meet with Crosses, and afflictions, (the briers and thorns which spring out of the world ever since it was cursed by God) the very Thought of this Text may be a means to quiet your hearts,
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Heb. 2. 10. For it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings:
Hebrew 2. 10. For it became Him, for whom Are all things, and by whom Are all things, in bringing many Sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings:
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Ought not you to suffer first, and then to enter into your glory? Why should not you come to the fulness of the glory of that Kingdom that is prepared for you;
Ought not you to suffer First, and then to enter into your glory? Why should not you come to the fullness of the glory of that Kingdom that is prepared for you;
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they know no other Law but the Law of the Land where they live but you have other Laws that they do not understand the authority of, you have other rules for your consciences than they have;
they know no other Law but the Law of the Land where they live but you have other Laws that they do not understand the Authority of, you have other rules for your Consciences than they have;
And they wonder at this, they understand not the reason of this, and therefore it is that they malign you, they hate you with a perfect hatred, you are Rebels against their kingdom, they are under the kingdom of Satan,
And they wonder At this, they understand not the reason of this, and Therefore it is that they malign you, they hate you with a perfect hatred, you Are Rebels against their Kingdom, they Are under the Kingdom of Satan,
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and the powers of darkness, and if any thing should be enjoyed by men, yet if it be against the Kingdom of Christ, they cannot but rebel in a sense, that is, their spirits must needs be against it,
and the Powers of darkness, and if any thing should be enjoyed by men, yet if it be against the Kingdom of christ, they cannot but rebel in a sense, that is, their spirits must needs be against it,
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That they should not 〈 … 〉 it, that's not so much wonder; but that they shou•• 〈 ◊ 〉 it, and persecute it, and reject it; there appears their wickedness.
That they should not 〈 … 〉 it, that's not so much wonder; but that they shou•• 〈 ◊ 〉 it, and persecute it, and reject it; there appears their wickedness.
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If Christs kingdom be not a kingdom of this world, it would do men no hurt at al, it no way would hinder any lawful comforts or honors here in this world;
If Christ Kingdom be not a Kingdom of this world, it would do men no hurt At all, it no Way would hinder any lawful comforts or honours Here in this world;
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and yet the Kingdom of Christ may flouri••• ▪ Now what a wickedness is this? When as Chri••• would come and set up His Kingdome without any prejudice at all unto the worldly Kingdoms,
and yet the Kingdom of christ may flouri••• ▪ Now what a wickedness is this? When as Chri••• would come and Set up His Kingdom without any prejudice At all unto the worldly Kingdoms,
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I appeal to you, when God converts a wife to be under the Kingdom of Christ, Doth that take her off from subjection to her husband? let me assure you, it makes her to acknowledge her husband to be Lord more than before;
I appeal to you, when God converts a wife to be under the Kingdom of christ, Does that take her off from subjection to her husband? let me assure you, it makes her to acknowledge her husband to be Lord more than before;
and so for servants, I confess if the bringing of them by the Word under the kingdom of Christ, did take them off from their obedience to their Masters and Mistrisses,
and so for Servants, I confess if the bringing of them by the Word under the Kingdom of christ, did take them off from their Obedience to their Masters and Mistress's,
and are wrought upon by the Word they are the more obedient to you, why should you hate them then? why should you so malign Christs Kingdom when as Christs Kingdom would help you? I appeal to the consciences of divers Masters, You have one servant that is prophane;
and Are wrought upon by the Word they Are the more obedient to you, why should you hate them then? why should you so malign Christ Kingdom when as Christ Kingdom would help you? I appeal to the Consciences of diverse Masters, You have one servant that is profane;
now if you had Trust to commit to one of them, so that your whol Estate lay upon it, Which of these two would you trust? your consciences would tell you that that servant that is come under the Kingdom of Christ were rather to be trusted ▪ so that you would trust him in a case of great trust;
now if you had Trust to commit to one of them, so that your Whole Estate lay upon it, Which of these two would you trust? your Consciences would tell you that that servant that is come under the Kingdom of christ were rather to be trusted ▪ so that you would trust him in a case of great trust;
Oh let Christ alone with his Kingdom, and do not oppose Him, He will not oppose you in any thing that you can desire as a rational man. And for the outward Government:
O let christ alone with his Kingdom, and do not oppose Him, He will not oppose you in any thing that you can desire as a rational man. And for the outward Government:
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why should you malign them because you know there is some other way wherein they may enjoy more sweet communion with Jesus Christ than your selves do? That's the seventh Use, which shews the wickedness of the world in opposing the Kingdom of Christ,
why should you malign them Because you know there is Some other Way wherein they may enjoy more sweet communion with jesus christ than your selves do? That's the seventh Use, which shows the wickedness of the world in opposing the Kingdom of christ,
Men are afraid, Oh! if the Enemies should prevail, and overcome and take away our Civil Rights, Oh then the Kingdom of Christ, what will become of that? Let us not be too solicitous about that,
Men Are afraid, Oh! if the Enemies should prevail, and overcome and take away our Civil Rights, O then the Kingdom of christ, what will become of that? Let us not be too solicitous about that,
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and I should wonder that any should mistake in that, when as this hath been so declared from the beginning of the War to this time, that we may fight for the Civil Liberty we have to the peacable practice and profession of our Religion,
and I should wonder that any should mistake in that, when as this hath been so declared from the beginning of the War to this time, that we may fight for the Civil Liberty we have to the peaceable practice and profession of our Religion,
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had we indeed liv'd in such a Country, as the Christians in 〈 ◊ 〉 primitive times, where the Governors and the gener•••ty of the Country had been against it,
had we indeed lived in such a Country, as the Christians in 〈 ◊ 〉 primitive times, where the Governors and the gener•••ty of the Country had been against it,
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if any will come and disturb us, we may take up Arms because we have a right to the profession of it, by the Laws of the kingdom, 〈 ◊ 〉 have to our Houses, Lands,
if any will come and disturb us, we may take up Arms Because we have a right to the profession of it, by the Laws of the Kingdom, 〈 ◊ 〉 have to our Houses, Lands,
and Queens nursing mothers to the Church, but yet so it fell out that at the first when the Church was in its infancy, that it did thrive as much when Magistrates and Civil Power was against it as ever it hath done since,
and Queen's nursing mother's to the Church, but yet so it fell out that At the First when the Church was in its infancy, that it did thrive as much when Magistrates and Civil Power was against it as ever it hath done since,
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but the Kingdom of Christ doth stand and will stand, and it doth and will prevail to the end of the world, The gates of Hell shall not prevail against it, it shall be more than conqueror;
but the Kingdom of christ does stand and will stand, and it does and will prevail to the end of the world, The gates of Hell shall not prevail against it, it shall be more than conqueror;
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indeed all the good things that there are in the kingdoms of the world they are seen by sence and reason, reason and sence is enough to order us in the matters of the kingdoms of this world:
indeed all the good things that there Are in the kingdoms of the world they Are seen by sense and reason, reason and sense is enough to order us in the matters of the kingdoms of this world:
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therefore my brethren labor to strengthen faith, and act your faith, and live upon faith, exercise faith in all your waies, make much of grace and faith or you will never have much good in the Kingdom of Christ,
Therefore my brothers labour to strengthen faith, and act your faith, and live upon faith, exercise faith in all your ways, make much of grace and faith or you will never have much good in the Kingdom of christ,
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but that grace will help you comfortably to enjoy, and spiritually to improve all the good things in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ to an everlasting advantage.
but that grace will help you comfortably to enjoy, and spiritually to improve all the good things in the Kingdom of jesus christ to an everlasting advantage.
Oh! thou maiest look back unto thy former time, and know that thou hadst a worldly heart, worldly apprehensions, thy spirit was worldly, altogether for things of the world, taken with the pomp,
Oh! thou Mayest look back unto thy former time, and know that thou Hadst a worldly heart, worldly apprehensions, thy Spirit was worldly, altogether for things of the world, taken with the pomp,
How comes it to pass that thou shouldest have a Heavenly Kingdom reveal'd to thee? Whence was it that ever Jesus Christ should be known to thy soul, that was so worldly,
How comes it to pass that thou Shouldst have a Heavenly Kingdom revealed to thee? Whence was it that ever jesus christ should be known to thy soul, that was so worldly,
and yet that the Lord should cull thee out of the world, and reveal such a Kingdom to thee, that is such a mystery as the Princes of the world have not known, that thou that art a poor creature shouldest come to understand the ••alities of Christ, that the wise and learned men of the world have not known:
and yet that the Lord should cull thee out of the world, and reveal such a Kingdom to thee, that is such a mystery as the Princes of the world have not known, that thou that art a poor creature Shouldst come to understand the ••alities of christ, that the wise and learned men of the world have not known:
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and a conceit of men, and the rather because they see but a few poor people that are but of mean parts that do imbrace such a way, upon that they contemn it;
and a conceit of men, and the rather Because they see but a few poor people that Are but of mean parts that do embrace such a Way, upon that they contemn it;
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When Christ Himself was preaching, it is said in Luke, 16. 14. That the Pharisees who were covetous, they derided Him; they blew their noses at Him, for that's the meaning of the Original.
When christ Himself was preaching, it is said in Lycia, 16. 14. That the Pharisees who were covetous, they derided Him; they blew their noses At Him, for that's the meaning of the Original.
therefore bless God so much the more, that hath brought thy soul to understand the mysteries of Christs Scepter, that hath translated thee into another Kingdom.
Therefore bless God so much the more, that hath brought thy soul to understand the Mysteres of Christ Sceptre, that hath translated thee into Another Kingdom.
The great Argument of the Prelates was, Indeed say they, in some places there may be another Government, where there is an Aristocracy in the Civil Government;
The great Argument of the Prelates was, Indeed say they, in Some places there may be Another Government, where there is an Aristocracy in the Civil Government;
Lastly, Those that think that the Gospel and the promoting of Christs kingdom depends wholly upon humane policy and strength, these do make the kingdom of Christ to be but as a worldly kingdom. The last Ʋse is this:
Lastly, Those that think that the Gospel and the promoting of Christ Kingdom depends wholly upon humane policy and strength, these do make the Kingdom of christ to be but as a worldly Kingdom. The last Ʋse is this:
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If Christs Kingdom be not of this world, then it teaches us all for to labor to further a kingdom of Christ as distinct from the world, it is a great Point that I am speaking of, about furthering the Kingdom of Christ as distinct from the kingdoms of the world.
If Christ Kingdom be not of this world, then it Teaches us all for to labour to further a Kingdom of christ as distinct from the world, it is a great Point that I am speaking of, about furthering the Kingdom of christ as distinct from the kingdoms of the world.
It is in the very next words to my text, when Christ had said his Kingdom was not of this world, Pilate said to Him, Art thou a King then? Jesus answered, Thou saiest I am a King.
It is in the very next words to my text, when christ had said his Kingdom was not of this world, Pilate said to Him, Art thou a King then? jesus answered, Thou Sayest I am a King.
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ad to knowledg temperance, and to temperance patience, and to patience godliness, and to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness charity;
and to knowledge temperance, and to temperance patience, and to patience godliness, and to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness charity;
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but when this world is done, He shall be a King, and if you be now godly you shall have an abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ:
but when this world is done, He shall be a King, and if you be now godly you shall have an abundant Entrance into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ:
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Now suppose his Excellency, that hath done so much service for the kingdom, when he shall come, What an entrance will be made for him into the City? Every man that is a free subject may come freely into the City, no body may wrong him,
Now suppose his Excellency, that hath done so much service for the Kingdom, when he shall come, What an Entrance will be made for him into the city? Every man that is a free Subject may come freely into the city, no body may wrong him,
So now, every godly man or woman, if they have but the least degree of grace, they shall come into the Kingdom of Christ, I but those that are powerfully godly, burning and shining lamps,
So now, every godly man or woman, if they have but the least degree of grace, they shall come into the Kingdom of christ, I but those that Are powerfully godly, burning and shining lamps,
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when they die, the Gates of Heaven shall be set wide open, and they shall have an Abundant Entrance into the Everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. FINIS.
when they die, the Gates of Heaven shall be Set wide open, and they shall have an Abundant Entrance into the Everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ. FINIS.
but in this world, therefore be it right or wrong, may they have but their lusts in this world, that is all they care for, Lord deliver me from such men.
but in this world, Therefore be it right or wrong, may they have but their Lustiest in this world, that is all they care for, Lord deliver me from such men.
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They care not for Religion, they will make use of pretences of Religion any way for their own ends, what care they what Protestation they make for Religion,
They care not for Religion, they will make use of pretences of Religion any Way for their own ends, what care they what Protestation they make for Religion,
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5. They look only to what they enjoy in this world, and therfore so long as they may have their own ends and own lusts, they will be exceedingly hardened in their own waies, they will give no glory to thee,
5. They look only to what they enjoy in this world, and Therefore so long as they may have their own ends and own Lustiest, they will be exceedingly hardened in their own ways, they will give no glory to thee,
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6. They are men that scorn at prayer, or at any thing that is said concerning the tenderness of conscience, they despise conscience and prayer ▪ Lord let me never fall into the hands of such men as those are, deliver me from the men of this world, who have their portion in this life.
6. They Are men that scorn At prayer, or At any thing that is said Concerning the tenderness of conscience, they despise conscience and prayer ▪ Lord let me never fallen into the hands of such men as those Are, deliver me from the men of this world, who have their portion in this life.
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yet are not like to enjoy the world long, for the Original doth signifie as much from frail men, they shall not have it long, in the 89. Psalm, 47. Remember how short my time is;
yet Are not like to enjoy the world long, for the Original does signify as much from frail men, they shall not have it long, in the 89. Psalm, 47. remember how short my time is;
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and the men of this world, the Hebrew word here, that is translated men, sometimes with but the change of the position of one prick, it signifies dead men, mortui as well as vivi, I say, with the change not of a prick,
and the men of this world, the Hebrew word Here, that is translated men, sometime with but the change of the position of one prick, it signifies dead men, Deads as well as Vivi, I say, with the change not of a prick,
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for in my thoughts, thinking what to pitch upon, for such an Assembly as this, at length I could not determine of an argument, that I thought might more reach unto the hearts of those to whom I was to speak;
for in my thoughts, thinking what to pitch upon, for such an Assembly as this, At length I could not determine of an argument, that I Thought might more reach unto the hearts of those to whom I was to speak;
I have read of Gregory, that being advanced to preferment, professed that there was no Scripture that went so to his heart, that struck such a trembling into his spirit, that daunted him so much as this Scripture did.
I have read of Gregory, that being advanced to preferment, professed that there was no Scripture that went so to his heart, that struck such a trembling into his Spirit, that daunted him so much as this Scripture did.
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This was the Scripture that night and day sounded in his ears ▪ Oh that it might please God, to assist so far, to speak out of this Scripture to you, that I might make this Scripture ring in your ears,
This was the Scripture that night and day sounded in his ears ▪ O that it might please God, to assist so Far, to speak out of this Scripture to you, that I might make this Scripture ring in your ears,
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But (you'l say) do you think to preach to men, that have their portion here in this life? I fear me, I may meet with some, whom it doth so neerly concern,
But (You'll say) do you think to preach to men, that have their portion Here in this life? I Fear me, I may meet with Some, whom it does so nearly concern,
yet do not think that I have those thoughts of you all, for you shall find (before I have done) this Scripture will concern every one in this Congregation;
yet do not think that I have those thoughts of you all, for you shall find (before I have done) this Scripture will concern every one in this Congregation;
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in the first of Samuel, 9. 21. Saith he, Who am I, and what is my Fathers house, that I should be thus chosen? And when he had been chosen, some that would reject him, Children of Belial, that notwithstanding God honoring of him,
in the First of Samuel, 9. 21. Says he, Who am I, and what is my Father's house, that I should be thus chosen? And when he had been chosen, Some that would reject him, Children of Belial, that notwithstanding God honouring of him,
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yet would seek to cast dishonor upon him, yet this Saul, had mighty power over his Spirit, he was very meek and a quiet man, in the first of Samuel, 10. 27. the text saith, He held his peace, when the Children of Belial said, What have we to do with him?
yet would seek to cast dishonour upon him, yet this Saul, had mighty power over his Spirit, he was very meek and a quiet man, in the First of Samuel, 10. 27. the text Says, He held his peace, when the Children of Belial said, What have we to do with him?
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this you shall have in 1 Sam. 14. 33. they told Saul there, That the people had sinned in eating with blood, upon that Saul shews himself displeased, Come (saith he) and do not sin against the Lord, roul a stone to me hither;
this you shall have in 1 Sam. 14. 33. they told Saul there, That the people had sinned in eating with blood, upon that Saul shows himself displeased, Come (Says he) and do not sin against the Lord, roll a stone to me hither;
He granted unto him as glorious a victory as ever man had in this world: (for so we may cal it) and if there be any outward thing in the world might be gathered as an argument of Gods love,
He granted unto him as glorious a victory as ever man had in this world: (for so we may call it) and if there be any outward thing in the world might be gathered as an argument of God's love,
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What had Saul to oppose these? You shall find in the 2. verse of that 14. chapter, that there were but six hundred men with Saul: here was of one side thirty thousand Chariots, here was six thousand horsmen, here was people as the sand of the Sea without number,
What had Saul to oppose these? You shall find in the 2. verse of that 14. chapter, that there were but six hundred men with Saul: Here was of one side thirty thousand Chariots, Here was six thousand horsemen, Here was people as the sand of the Sea without number,
but only Saul, and Jonathan; for the Philistims were wise enough to disarm all the Malignants (that they accounted so) and would not let so much as a Smith be amongst them, they would not only take away their Arms,
but only Saul, and Johnathan; for the philistines were wise enough to disarm all the Malignants (that they accounted so) and would not let so much as a Smith be among them, they would not only take away their Arms,
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I now challenge the man, especially one, I challenge him that hath certain evidence of a mighty work of God upon him in Christ, let him shew me greater arguments of Gods love to him, than Saul might have done;
I now challenge the man, especially one, I challenge him that hath certain evidence of a mighty work of God upon him in christ, let him show me greater Arguments of God's love to him, than Saul might have done;
Christs Auditors, in the 6. of Luke, 24. they had their portion in this world, Wo to you, here is your consolation (saith Christ unto them:) O dreadful speech!
Christ Auditors, in the 6. of Lycia, 24. they had their portion in this world, Woe to you, Here is your consolation (Says christ unto them:) Oh dreadful speech!
You have a famous place for that in Ezekiel, 29. 18, 19, 20. Nebuchadnezzer King of Babylon, caused his Army to serve a great service against Tyrus, yet had he no wages for his Army, (saith God) he had no wages for his service;
You have a famous place for that in Ezekielem, 29. 18, 19, 20. Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon, caused his Army to serve a great service against Tyre, yet had he no wages for his Army, (Says God) he had no wages for his service;
An argument by the way, to provoke all men to be of as much use to the Church of God as possibly they can, it may be that is the very thing that keeps thee from the fire;
an argument by the Way, to provoke all men to be of as much use to the Church of God as possibly they can, it may be that is the very thing that keeps thee from the fire;
an argument there is not any great excellency in Gold & Silver, for the Indians that know not God, have them more than you and if these things had any great worth in them, certainly God would never give them to wicked men, a certain argument:
an argument there is not any great excellency in Gold & Silver, for the Indians that know not God, have them more than you and if these things had any great worth in them, Certainly God would never give them to wicked men, a certain argument:
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Luther hath such an expression as this is, in his Comment upon Genesis, saith he, The Turkish Empire, as great as it is, it is but a crum, that the master of the family, that God casts to dogs:
Luther hath such an expression as this is, in his Comment upon Genesis, Says he, The Turkish Empire, as great as it is, it is but a crumb, that the master of the family, that God Cast to Dogs:
All the things of the world, God in giving of them to Turks, and wicked ones, His enemies, shews there is not much excellency and good in them, God therefore will cast them promiscuously up and down in the world,
All the things of the world, God in giving of them to Turks, and wicked ones, His enemies, shows there is not much excellency and good in them, God Therefore will cast them promiscuously up and down in the world,
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As suppose you see a man gathering of Crabs, although Swine be under the Tree, he cares not much to drive them away, they are but Crabs, let them have them;
As suppose you see a man gathering of Crabs, although Swine be under the Tree, he Cares not much to drive them away, they Are but Crabs, let them have them;
As you know it is natural in all, when they see a man going to execution, that is not like to live above an hour or two, every one is ready to pity him,
As you know it is natural in all, when they see a man going to execution, that is not like to live above an hour or two, every one is ready to pity him,
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and to be any way officious to him, Oh! (saith every one) the man shall not have comfort long, we cannot do much for him, he shall have pain enough ere long,
and to be any Way officious to him, Oh! (Says every one) the man shall not have Comfort long, we cannot do much for him, he shall have pain enough ere long,
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and Andrew Hewit that were Martyrs, and were to suffer for their conscience, and the Story tells us, that one Dr. Cook, a Parson in London, he openly admonishes the people, that they should pray for them no more than they would do for a Dog;
and Andrew Hewit that were Martyrs, and were to suffer for their conscience, and the Story tells us, that one Dr. Cook, a Parson in London, he openly admonishes the people, that they should pray for them no more than they would do for a Dog;
and when he is in his sufferings, they will rather give him gall and vinegar to drink, (as they once did Christ upon the Cross) though in other sufferings they pity men.
and when he is in his sufferings, they will rather give him Gall and vinegar to drink, (as they once did christ upon the Cross) though in other sufferings they pity men.
As by the afflictions of the Saints, God doth declare to wicked men, and would have them draw such an argument from it, that there are fearful things, that are like to befal them;
As by the afflictions of the Saints, God does declare to wicked men, and would have them draw such an argument from it, that there Are fearful things, that Are like to befall them;
If judgment begin at the House of God, where shall the wicked and ungodly appear? So by the prosperity that wicked men have in this world, God doth declare to his Children,
If judgement begin At the House of God, where shall the wicked and ungodly appear? So by the Prosperity that wicked men have in this world, God does declare to his Children,
And then He gives a plentiful portion to many, to teach us all to do good unto our enemies, not only humanitati (as they say) but homini, not only to human nature,
And then He gives a plentiful portion to many, to teach us all to do good unto our enemies, not only Humanitati (as they say) but Homini, not only to human nature,
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and therefore though thou shouldst be denied of eternal mercy hereafter, yet thou hast cause to tel Devils and damned creatures that shall be thy companions, that God was very merciful to thee,
and Therefore though thou Shouldst be denied of Eternal mercy hereafter, yet thou hast cause to tell Devils and damned creatures that shall be thy Sodales, that God was very merciful to thee,
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What is this vile person? Interpreters generally consent in this, that it is meant of Antiochus Epiphanius, that was a mighty great Prince, such a Prince as when the Samaritans did write to him, they writ, Antiocho magno deo, to Antiochus the great god;
What is this vile person? Interpreters generally consent in this, that it is meant of Antiochus Epiphanius, that was a mighty great Prince, such a Prince as when the Samaritans did write to him, they writ, Antiocho magno God, to Antiochus the great god;
Antiochus Epiphanius, is as much as Antiochus the Illustrious, and the Famous: and yet when the Holy Ghost speaks of him, it is Antiochus a vile person:
Antiochus Epiphanius, is as much as Antiochus the Illustrious, and the Famous: and yet when the Holy Ghost speaks of him, it is Antiochus a vile person:
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If there be any in a family that you care not much for, you make no great provision for them, Doth God take care for Oxen? Somwhat they have, but little;
If there be any in a family that you care not much for, you make no great provision for them, Does God take care for Oxen? Somewhat they have, but little;
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So do the Ministers of God in preaching to you, they set before you Life and Death: What do you chuse? Now you chuse the way that goes out of life, and into death; you have but your choice;
So do the Ministers of God in preaching to you, they Set before you Life and Death: What do you choose? Now you choose the Way that Goes out of life, and into death; you have but your choice;
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but saith the Master of the Vinyard, Did you not agree with me so? So you agree with God, all you intend in Gods service, is, that you may have some present comfort in this world, you dare not trust God for the future;
but Says the Master of the Vinyard, Did you not agree with me so? So you agree with God, all you intend in God's service, is, that you may have Some present Comfort in this world, you Dare not trust God for the future;
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and here is that that God will shew His infinit displeasure against the sin of distrust by, that when the Lord propounds now in this day of Grace, such glorious and blessed things to the children of men,
and Here is that that God will show His infinite displeasure against the since of distrust by, that when the Lord propounds now in this day of Grace, such glorious and blessed things to the children of men,
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and perhaps you give them their two shillings at night, and there is an end: but there are other servants now that will serve you in expectation of some reversions,
and perhaps you give them their two shillings At night, and there is an end: but there Are other Servants now that will serve you in expectation of Some reversions,
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and now though they have not their two shillings a day as the others have, yet when the other befals them, they are made rich men, they and their posterities:
and now though they have not their two shillings a day as the Others have, yet when the other befalls them, they Are made rich men, they and their Posterities:
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but the Saints they hear what a blessed thing God hath revealed in his Word, what a blessed Covenant of Grace there is, what rich Promises of glorious things to come;
but the Saints they hear what a blessed thing God hath revealed in his Word, what a blessed Covenant of Grace there is, what rich Promises of glorious things to come;
I am content Lord, to be burnt, to be cut, to endure any thing in the world, any sufferings in the world for thee, only hereafter I look for somewhat else, and I'le wait for hereafter:
I am content Lord, to be burned, to be Cut, to endure any thing in the world, any sufferings in the world for thee, only hereafter I look for somewhat Else, and I'll wait for hereafter:
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for their Credit, and applause, and for their preferments and estates, God gives down the pay presently, you shall have it, there is your 12d presently, it is done:
for their Credit, and applause, and for their preferments and estates, God gives down the pay presently, you shall have it, there is your 12d presently, it is done:
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what would men do that are carnal and wicked now? what would they do in Heaven? Certainly if you hate Gods Saints now, that have but a little Grace for their Grace sake, you would hate them infinitly more afterwards,
what would men do that Are carnal and wicked now? what would they do in Heaven? Certainly if you hate God's Saints now, that have but a little Grace for their Grace sake, you would hate them infinitely more afterwards,
Christ therefore out of pity to man-kind, that man-king may not be put off with these general outward comforts, He comes and satisfies Gods infinite justice, that He might open the Current, the sluice of His infinite, and eternal Grace to others:
christ Therefore out of pity to mankind, that man-king may not be put off with these general outward comforts, He comes and Satisfies God's infinite Justice, that He might open the Current, the sluice of His infinite, and Eternal Grace to Others:
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but when you come to your children, to write in your Will, what such a Son, such a Daughter shall have, that is another manner of business than 4. or 5 l. great things you leave to them:
but when you come to your children, to write in your Will, what such a Son, such a Daughter shall have, that is Another manner of business than 4. or 5 l. great things you leave to them:
so there are some attributes of God, that shall have an end in regard of the manifestation of them in that way that God doth now manifest them here in this world,
so there Are Some attributes of God, that shall have an end in regard of the manifestation of them in that Way that God does now manifest them Here in this world,
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Ninthly, Ungodly men, they shal have to deal with God immediately in the world to come, (I beseech you observe but this answer, I'le hasten;) they must have to deal immediatly with God in the world to come;
Ninthly, Ungodly men, they shall have to deal with God immediately in the world to come, (I beseech you observe but this answer, I'll hasten;) they must have to deal immediately with God in the world to come;
As for example, There are a great many hang-bies, at great mens houses, perhaps when they come to have to deal with the servants, they get some bits and scraps,
As for Exampl, There Are a great many hang-bies, At great men's houses, perhaps when they come to have to deal with the Servants, they get Some bits and scraps,
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So wicked men of this world, they are as hang-bies, that all that they have are but as scraps from the servants, they have to deal only with creatures, they look no further;
So wicked men of this world, they Are as hang-bies, that all that they have Are but as scraps from the Servants, they have to deal only with creatures, they look no further;
and distributed by the hands of God Himself immediately, and now things will be carried after another manner, the Lord Himself will come to dispose of things.
and distributed by the hands of God Himself immediately, and now things will be carried After Another manner, the Lord Himself will come to dispose of things.
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and to deal immediately with Him, and Gods judgment, and Mans judgements are different things; when God shall come to weigh all mens portions out, as it will be then,
and to deal immediately with Him, and God's judgement, and men Judgments Are different things; when God shall come to weigh all men's portions out, as it will be then,
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So much Righteousness, so much portion, so much happinesse, you will say then, Lord, what shall become of us all? All our righteousness is as the menstruous cloath;
So much Righteousness, so much portion, so much happiness, you will say then, Lord, what shall become of us all? All our righteousness is as the menstruous cloth;
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the Apostle in 1 Cor. 2. 12. We have not received the spirit of the world (saith the Apostle,) we cannot tell how to shift in the world so as other men do,
the Apostle in 1 Cor. 2. 12. We have not received the Spirit of the world (Says the Apostle,) we cannot tell how to shift in the world so as other men do,
So ungodly men, though they go up and down wandring, they know how to come to their trough at night, they have better skil in the world, they are more artificial in the things of the world, they have better understanding (as the Scripture speaks,) The children of this world are wiser in their generation, than the children of light:
So ungodly men, though they go up and down wandering, they know how to come to their trough At night, they have better skill in the world, they Are more artificial in the things of the world, they have better understanding (as the Scripture speaks,) The children of this world Are Wiser in their generation, than the children of Light:
and be accounted some-body, now they think of revenging al their wrongs, of making up of all their broken titles &c. This hath been heretofore (I suppose very ordinary) in men advanced amongst you; these are all their thoughts:
and be accounted somebody, now they think of revenging all their wrongs, of making up of all their broken titles etc. This hath been heretofore (I suppose very ordinary) in men advanced among you; these Are all their thoughts:
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yea when as Sosthenes that was the Ruler of the Synagogue for countenancing of Paul, had the rude multitude of the City, rise up in a rude manner to apprehend him,
yea when as Sosthenes that was the Ruler of the Synagogue for countenancing of Paul, had the rude multitude of the city, rise up in a rude manner to apprehend him,
or a City, but he cared for none of those things (saith the text:) What did he care for rectifying any thing that was amiss in Religion? Oh let us (say they that have their portion here) what ever becomes of things, let us make peace (say they) that we may go on and be quiet in our houses,
or a city, but he cared for none of those things (Says the text:) What did he care for rectifying any thing that was amiss in Religion? O let us (say they that have their portion Here) what ever becomes of things, let us make peace (say they) that we may go on and be quiet in our houses,
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It is a speech (as is credibly reported) hath come even from a Citizen here, in cursing of the Truth so; (as had he lived among the Jews he would certainly have been stoned to death) Let us have Peace, and a Pox of Truth.
It is a speech (as is credibly reported) hath come even from a Citizen Here, in cursing of the Truth so; (as had he lived among the jews he would Certainly have been stoned to death) Let us have Peace, and a Pox of Truth.
But how many are ready to say with Pilat, in the 18. of John, 38. when as Christ was before Pilat, and talked to Pilat of Truth, Truth (saith Pilat) What is Truth? You shall observe it at the 38. ver.
But how many Are ready to say with Pilat, in the 18. of John, 38. when as christ was before Pilat, and talked to Pilat of Truth, Truth (Says Pilat) What is Truth? You shall observe it At the 38. ver.
but to preserve our lives, and estates, and outward comforts in the world? What is Truth? They are a company of mad-brain'd fellows, that are factious,
but to preserve our lives, and estates, and outward comforts in the world? What is Truth? They Are a company of madbrained Fellows, that Are factious,
We reade that amongst al the Tribes that came up in a war-like way, to help the people of God against oppression, in the 5. of Judges, 18. and so in that Chapter, that of all Naphtali was the only Tribe that joyned wth Zebulun, that jeoparded their lives in the Cause of God, that would take up Arms to defend themselves, and the people against oppression;
We read that among all the Tribes that Come up in a warlike Way, to help the people of God against oppression, in the 5. of Judges, 18. and so in that Chapter, that of all Naphtali was the only Tribe that joined with Zebulun, that jeoparded their lives in the Cause of God, that would take up Arms to defend themselves, and the people against oppression;
only Zebulun and Naphtali; Yet it is observable, though there were none joyned with Zebulun but only Naphtali, there is no Tribe of which it is so much spoken, to be a Tribe, full of Courtesie,
only Zebulun and Naphtali; Yet it is observable, though there were none joined with Zebulun but only Naphtali, there is no Tribe of which it is so much spoken, to be a Tribe, full of Courtesy,
you shall find it, if you reade in the 49. of Genesis, 21. and afterwards in another text, there are these two things said of Naphtali, only these two first, That he was a Hinde let loose, and give goodly words.
you shall find it, if you read in the 49. of Genesis, 21. and afterwards in Another text, there Are these two things said of Naphtali, only these two First, That he was a Hind let lose, and give goodly words.
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Nay, (when Moses comes with the blessing, you shall find these two places, one in Genesis and the other in Deuteronomy,) when Moses comes with the blessing again upon Naphtali: Naphtali filled with favour, and with the blessing of the Lord.
Nay, (when Moses comes with the blessing, you shall find these two places, one in Genesis and the other in Deuteronomy,) when Moses comes with the blessing again upon Naphtali: Naphtali filled with favour, and with the blessing of the Lord.
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and yet this Naphtali, was the Tribe that would jeobard their lives, and take up Arms in defence of the people of God, against oppression in those times, above all.
and yet this Naphtali, was the Tribe that would jeobard their lives, and take up Arms in defence of the people of God, against oppression in those times, above all.
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Now it's observable, the word in the Original is, Because he was zealous, therefore it was, that I might not consume them in my Zeal. Its translated in your books;
Now it's observable, the word in the Original is, Because he was zealous, Therefore it was, that I might not consume them in my Zeal. Its translated in your books;
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In 1 King. 11. 7. There Solomon built Idolatrous Temples, for the honour of the gods of his Queen, those gods that his Queen did worship, Solomon built Temples for to gratifie her,
In 1 King. 11. 7. There Solomon built Idolatrous Temples, for the honour of the God's of his Queen, those God's that his Queen did worship, Solomon built Temples for to gratify her,
for a while, warm wind and very softly, but presently follows, not long after it appears that there did arise a Tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon; Euroclydon did arise presently after:
for a while, warm wind and very softly, but presently follows, not long After it appears that there did arise a Tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon; Euroclydon did arise presently After:
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Ans. Give me leave in a word to answer this: Consider of the difference between that Arbitrary Government the Parliament complains of; and what now you feel.
Ans. Give me leave in a word to answer this: Consider of the difference between that Arbitrary Government the Parliament complains of; and what now you feel.
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And is it possible for any man, that hath any wisdom, or understanding in his head, that cannot see the difference between these two? But I'le shew you a greater difference than this.
And is it possible for any man, that hath any Wisdom, or understanding in his head, that cannot see the difference between these two? But I'll show you a greater difference than this.
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Ans. 3. Can you think that if the Adversarie should prevail, you should be only at the dispose of the King? Do you not think that those that are with him,
Ans. 3. Can you think that if the Adversary should prevail, you should be only At the dispose of the King? Do you not think that those that Are with him,
and an Army of Papists, than to be governed by the King, with His Two Houses of Parliament? Which is the safest way in the consciences of any men living.
and an Army of Papists, than to be governed by the King, with His Two Houses of Parliament? Which is the Safest Way in the Consciences of any men living.
but as a Medium; Consider what Consequences may come of it. And yet lastly: Answ. 5. You that do desire so much Peace, to preserve your own Portions here;
but as a Medium; Consider what Consequences may come of it. And yet lastly: Answer 5. You that do desire so much Peace, to preserve your own Portions Here;
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Would you not willingly have such Peace, as those that have appeared for you in Houses of Parliament, in Citie, in the Ministry, that have been most active, be preserved too? Are you so desirous of it,
Would you not willingly have such Peace, as those that have appeared for you in Houses of Parliament, in city, in the Ministry, that have been most active, be preserved too? are you so desirous of it,
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as to be willing to leave them to the fury and rage of their Adversaries? Were not this one of the horriblest wickednesses that ever were committed in a Kingdom? If they from desire to save their own particular estates, should betray those that have been faithful to them, in their places of Trust. It was once a speech of Demosthenes to one that would fain have peace, he affirms, that it is a vain and preposterous thing, to desire peace with the flock, upon this condition, That the Keepers of the flock may but be betraied, and taken away.
as to be willing to leave them to the fury and rage of their Adversaries? Were not this one of the horriblest Wickednesses that ever were committed in a Kingdom? If they from desire to save their own particular estates, should betray those that have been faithful to them, in their places of Trust. It was once a speech of Demosthenes to one that would fain have peace, he affirms, that it is a vain and preposterous thing, to desire peace with the flock, upon this condition, That the Keepers of the flock may but be betrayed, and taken away.
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when you had had no help to have resisted them, Would you not have cried out of Ministers? would you not have cried out of Magistrates? would you not have cried out of Parliament Men? If they have ventured themselves to be faithful for you, know you can have no peace, except they have it;
when you had had no help to have resisted them, Would you not have cried out of Ministers? would you not have cried out of Magistrates? would you not have cried out of Parliament Men? If they have ventured themselves to be faithful for you, know you can have no peace, except they have it;
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and it is a most intollerable pride of heare, and tyranny in any whatsoever, to think by violent means to force all to be of the same opinion that they are of, in matters that are not of the Foundation,
and it is a most intolerable pride of hear, and tyranny in any whatsoever, to think by violent means to force all to be of the same opinion that they Are of, in matters that Are not of the Foundation,
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and there is no such way to make disturbance in Churches or Commonwealths, as to force men to be of the same Opinion, in things that are of an inferior nature. Object.
and there is no such Way to make disturbance in Churches or Commonwealths, as to force men to be of the same Opinion, in things that Are of an inferior nature. Object.
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what a deal of stir is there? what rending and tearing is there, that they might maintain their Estates? Especially if some men have a higher Portion in the world than others, Oh what a deal of stir is there to maintain it.
what a deal of stir is there? what rending and tearing is there, that they might maintain their Estates? Especially if Some men have a higher Portion in the world than Others, O what a deal of stir is there to maintain it.
I remember Henry the fourth, writes to Pope Gregory, and tels him, that by reason of an Emulation there was about the Popedom, one being chosen in Rome, and the other in another place, that there were 230000. men lost their lives out of that Emulation;
I Remember Henry the fourth, writes to Pope Gregory, and tells him, that by reason of an Emulation there was about the Popedom, one being chosen in Room, and the other in Another place, that there were 230000. men lost their lives out of that Emulation;
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and therefore will not so sacrifice their lives for the satisfying of the wills of a few men in the world, they shall not make such a stir in the world as heretofore they have done;
and Therefore will not so sacrifice their lives for the satisfying of the wills of a few men in the world, they shall not make such a stir in the world as heretofore they have done;
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Indeed men make a great stir now to maintain their portions, for the contention is not, de finibus, but de haereditate; not about matters of bounds and limits, (as he said) but it is about the inheritance it self; it is about their portion; it is their God;
Indeed men make a great stir now to maintain their portions, for the contention is not, de finibus, but de Inheritate; not about matters of bounds and Limits, (as he said) but it is about the inheritance it self; it is about their portion; it is their God;
But how comes it thus to pass, that men should be so greedy of this their portion? Is it such an excellent portion that they are so greedy of it? Is it worth so much, that they contend so much about it? This makes way for me to slip into the Fourth Particular.
But how comes it thus to pass, that men should be so greedy of this their portion? Is it such an excellent portion that they Are so greedy of it? Is it worth so much, that they contend so much about it? This makes Way for me to slip into the Fourth Particular.
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Secondly. Consider the Tenure, upon which they hold whatsoever they do enjoy. Thirdly. Consider the mixture of Evil, that there is in that they do enjoy.
Secondly. Consider the Tenure, upon which they hold whatsoever they do enjoy. Thirdly. Consider the mixture of Evil, that there is in that they do enjoy.
that which you have in your books translated great Pomp, it is in the Greek, with great Fancie: all the pomp and jollity in the world, it is but a fancy, this is their portion.
that which you have in your books translated great Pomp, it is in the Greek, with great Fancy: all the pomp and jollity in the world, it is but a fancy, this is their portion.
because thou hast goods laid up, and because you may eat, and drink? What is all this to the soul? Ambrose hath such a speech upon the place, If the man had the soul of a swine, what could be said otherwise? for indeed these things were sutable to the soul of a swine:
Because thou hast goods laid up, and Because you may eat, and drink? What is all this to the soul? Ambrose hath such a speech upon the place, If the man had the soul of a Swine, what could be said otherwise? for indeed these things were suitable to the soul of a Swine:
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3. Suppose it were for the soul, What thou hast here, is but a very poor pittance, a scantie portion, thou hast not all the world neither, thou hast thy portion in this world;
3. Suppose it were for the soul, What thou hast Here, is but a very poor pittance, a scanty portion, thou hast not all the world neither, thou hast thy portion in this world;
If thou hadst the whol world at command, yea if God should make a thousand worlds more for thee to command, this were all but a poor pittance to put off an immortal soul withal:
If thou Hadst the Whole world At command, yea if God should make a thousand world's more for thee to command, this were all but a poor pittance to put off an immortal soul withal:
What is thy dust then? what is thy house, and land then? As Socrates wittily rebuked the pride of Alcibiades, when he was very proud, that he had so much Land lay together;
What is thy dust then? what is thy house, and land then? As Socrates wittily rebuked the pride of Alcibiades, when he was very proud, that he had so much Land lay together;
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Should we take a rich man here that hath a great deal of land, and bring a Map of the world to him, all England, Ireland, and Scotland, are but three little spots unto the world;
Should we take a rich man Here that hath a great deal of land, and bring a Map of the world to him, all England, Ireland, and Scotland, Are but three little spots unto the world;
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If a man were to go a great Voyage to the Indies, and all the provision he makes is this, he gets a Vessel that can make shift to carry him as far as Gravesend, that he will do,
If a man were to go a great Voyage to the Indies, and all the provision he makes is this, he gets a Vessel that can make shift to carry him as Far as Gravesend, that he will do,
God intends Eternity to every Mothers Child that is here this day, & God expects that thy life should be spent in making provision for this Eternal estate of thine,
God intends Eternity to every Mother's Child that is Here this day, & God expects that thy life should be spent in making provision for this Eternal estate of thine,
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Oh what a deal of difference there is between the same men in two or three years? I might tell you (but the time so hastens) that great difference two or three years have made between man and man,
O what a deal of difference there is between the same men in two or three Years? I might tell you (but the time so hastens) that great difference two or three Years have made between man and man,
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it may be the portion of a Reprobate, and will this serve thy turn? will this satisfie thee? will that satisfie thy soul, that may be the portion of a Reprobate? There are many now that are sweltring under the wrath of the infinite God, that have had twenty times as much as any of you have, that are here before the Lord this day, they have had greater estates than you,
it may be the portion of a Reprobate, and will this serve thy turn? will this satisfy thee? will that satisfy thy soul, that may be the portion of a Reprobate? There Are many now that Are sweltering under the wrath of the infinite God, that have had twenty times as much as any of you have, that Are Here before the Lord this day, they have had greater estates than you,
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What a difference is there between the having the least dram of grace, and the enjoyment of al the world? what a goodly portion is there here that thou so much rejoycest in? It is certainly,
What a difference is there between the having the least dram of grace, and the enjoyment of all the world? what a goodly portion is there Here that thou so much Rejoicest in? It is Certainly,
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When the Lord promised to perswade Japhet to dwell in the tents of Shem; the word that is translated perswade, it signifies to enlarge, that He would enlarge the heart of Japhet; and indeed when God doth convert a soul, the Lord doth enlarge that soul, doth enlarge the heart,
When the Lord promised to persuade Japheth to dwell in the tents of Shem; the word that is translated persuade, it signifies to enlarge, that He would enlarge the heart of Japheth; and indeed when God does convert a soul, the Lord does enlarge that soul, does enlarge the heart,
so the men of the world, that here lie groveling below, and the curse of the Serpent is upon them, Ʋpon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat;
so the men of the world, that Here lie groveling below, and the curse of the Serpent is upon them, Ʋpon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat;
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thus corruption began to work, but grace did prevail, and he breaks out with this expression, I did professe God should not put me off so, the Lord shall not put me off so;
thus corruption began to work, but grace did prevail, and he breaks out with this expression, I did profess God should not put me off so, the Lord shall not put me off so;
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there are other things which I look for, things which are better and higher, these are poor pittances for this soul of mine to be put off withal, there are other things I must have from the Lord,
there Are other things which I look for, things which Are better and higher, these Are poor pittances for this soul of mine to be put off withal, there Are other things I must have from the Lord,
I confesse this, I think not the men of the world to be Usurpers for what they lawfully get in the world, I do not think they shall answer meerly for their using what they do, meerly for their right to use that they have,
I confess this, I think not the men of the world to be Usurpers for what they lawfully get in the world, I do not think they shall answer merely for their using what they do, merely for their right to use that they have,
and there being a little reprieving for two or three daies before his execution, the Prince out of his indulgence, gives order to have provision made for him according to his Quality, that if he be a Gentleman, he shal have such provision,
and there being a little reprieving for two or three days before his execution, the Prince out of his indulgence, gives order to have provision made for him according to his Quality, that if he be a Gentleman, he shall have such provision,
give me leave a little the more to transgresse upon your patience, in that I hope it will not be very much) The next thing to be considered, it is, That this Portion here,
give me leave a little the more to transgress upon your patience, in that I hope it will not be very much) The next thing to be considered, it is, That this Portion Here,
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1. There is a manifold Mixture of Cumber, of Trouble; and the truth is, All the good things that wicked men enjoy in this world, will scarce bear charges;
1. There is a manifold Mixture of Cumber, of Trouble; and the truth is, All the good things that wicked men enjoy in this world, will scarce bear charges;
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So thou hast the Curse of the Lord mingled with all thy outward things that makes way for Eternal evil unto thee. And then, Consider, 3. What portion thou losest;
So thou hast the Curse of the Lord mingled with all thy outward things that makes Way for Eternal evil unto thee. And then, Consider, 3. What portion thou losest;
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and afterwards when he comes home, knows that by not buying such a thing, he hath lost a bargain that would have made him and his posteritie, he hath little cause of rejoycing in that bargain he hath made:
and afterwards when he comes home, knows that by not buying such a thing, he hath lost a bargain that would have made him and his posterity, he hath little cause of rejoicing in that bargain he hath made:
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the special design that God had in making Heaven and Earth, from all Eternity, it was, to magnifie the Riches of His Grace, to a Company that He had set apart to glory;
the special Design that God had in making Heaven and Earth, from all Eternity, it was, to magnify the Riches of His Grace, to a Company that He had Set apart to glory;
5. It is such a portion, as must require the infinite power of God to support a Creature to be able to bear the weight of that glory: it's such a portion.
5. It is such a portion, as must require the infinite power of God to support a Creature to be able to bear the weight of that glory: it's such a portion.
I remember when Esau did but hear Isaac his father tel what a blessing he had given unto Jacob, the Text saith, that Esau fell a weeping. Oh! that God would strike upon the hearts of men that have so little minded any thing,
I Remember when Esau did but hear Isaac his father tell what a blessing he had given unto Jacob, the Text Says, that Esau fell a weeping. Oh! that God would strike upon the hearts of men that have so little minded any thing,
where art thou going? So may a man that hath his portion in this world here, say at his death, Where is this poor soul of mine going? I have lived here thus many yeers,
where art thou going? So may a man that hath his portion in this world Here, say At his death, Where is this poor soul of mine going? I have lived Here thus many Years,
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and gone in brave array, but now my day is gone, what shall become of me? what peace have I now when all is gone? I remember Latimer hath such a story in one of his Sermons that he preached before King Edward, he tels a story of a rich man, that when he lay upon his sick bed, there came one to him,
and gone in brave array, but now my day is gone, what shall become of me? what peace have I now when all is gone? I Remember Latimer hath such a story in one of his Sermons that he preached before King Edward, he tells a story of a rich man, that when he lay upon his sick Bed, there Come one to him,
when he heard his sickness was deadly, he sends for his bags of money, and hugs them in his arms, Oh! must I leave you? Oh! must I leave you? And another, that when he lay upon his sick bed, cals for his bags,
when he herd his sickness was deadly, he sends for his bags of money, and hugs them in his arms, Oh! must I leave you? Oh! must I leave you? And Another, that when he lay upon his sick Bed, calls for his bags,
Another when he lay upon his sick bed, his friends came to him and said, What lack you? what would you have? would you have any Beer? want you any thing? Oh no, (saith he) I want only one thing, Peace of Conscience; that I would have:
another when he lay upon his sick Bed, his Friends Come to him and said, What lack you? what would you have? would you have any Beer? want you any thing? O no, (Says he) I want only one thing, Peace of Conscience; that I would have:
perhaps some of these poor Hospital boyes shall be admitted to eternal glory, when as some of you that are their great Masters, shall be cast out eternally;
perhaps Some of these poor Hospital boys shall be admitted to Eternal glory, when as Some of you that Are their great Masters, shall be cast out eternally;
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Now here thou seest the End of all, what do'st thou think then of thy portion now? Think but of one text and I have done this, in Job, 27. 8. What hope hath an Hypocrite though he hath gained,
Now Here thou See the End of all, what dost thou think then of thy portion now? Think but of one text and I have done this, in Job, 27. 8. What hope hath an Hypocrite though he hath gained,
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It is a poor portion you have set it out to us, but every one will go away and say, I hope it is not I, I hope it is not I, I hope God hath a better portion for me than this;
It is a poor portion you have Set it out to us, but every one will go away and say, I hope it is not I, I hope it is not I, I hope God hath a better portion for me than this;
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and out of His Word to you, to point out the man and woman, that is like to have his portion here, living and dying in such a Condition, I now am speaking of;
and out of His Word to you, to point out the man and woman, that is like to have his portion Here, living and dying in such a Condition, I now am speaking of;
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If God give thee thy estate, and if He give thee not somewhat besides thy estate, a principle that is a seed of Eternal life in thee here in this world, certainly He never intends good to thee in the world to come;
If God give thee thy estate, and if He give thee not somewhat beside thy estate, a principle that is a seed of Eternal life in thee Here in this world, Certainly He never intends good to thee in the world to come;
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this therefore should be thy care, Doth God encrease my estate in this world? Oh that the Lord would give a proportionable measure of grace too, else it is nothing;
this Therefore should be thy care, Does God increase my estate in this world? O that the Lord would give a proportionable measure of grace too, Else it is nothing;
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Lord thou givest me here a great estate, if thou givest not to me grace with it, a proportionable measure of grace to use it to thy glory, I had better have been without this;
Lord thou givest me Here a great estate, if thou givest not to me grace with it, a proportionable measure of grace to use it to thy glory, I had better have been without this;
As thy estate encreases, art thou solicitious at the Throne of grace, that the Lord would give thee a proportionable measure of grace, to mannage thy estate for His glory;
As thy estate increases, art thou solicitous At the Throne of grace, that the Lord would give thee a proportionable measure of grace, to manage thy estate for His glory;
when they were Fatherless and Motherless, and Sisterless, than they look at the Founders of the Hospital, they little think of them, to thank God for them,
when they were Fatherless and Motherless, and Sisterless, than they look At the Founders of the Hospital, they little think of them, to thank God for them,
If you make your bellies to be your god, then your end will be destruction (as the Apostle speaks:) That man that hath his heart swallowed up in the earth like Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, that were swallowed up in the earth,
If you make your bellies to be your god, then your end will be destruction (as the Apostle speaks:) That man that hath his heart swallowed up in the earth like Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, that were swallowed up in the earth,
And the truth is, if thou wert truly godly, whatsoever afflictions thou meetest withal; (as we say a man may put all in his eye) so you may (if you be godly) put all your crosses in your eyes, you are so far from being undone. And further examin,
And the truth is, if thou Wertenberg truly godly, whatsoever afflictions thou meetest withal; (as we say a man may put all in his eye) so you may (if you be godly) put all your Crosses in your eyes, you Are so Far from being undone. And further examine,
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that you must rejoyce in your estates, because by them you have fuel for your lusts? A poor man hath not so much fuel for his uncleanness as you have,
that you must rejoice in your estates, Because by them you have fuel for your Lustiest? A poor man hath not so much fuel for his uncleanness as you have,
and not an inward agreeableness between the frame of thy heart, and holy things? Then it's like a servants portion is thine, and not a childs portion.
and not an inward agreeableness between the frame of thy heart, and holy things? Then it's like a Servants portion is thine, and not a child's portion.
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10. Further, Hast thou heretofore been a forward Professor in Religion, and hast thou forsaken the waies of God? I'le give you a dreadful Scripture for this, In Jer. 17. 13. All you that forsake the Lord, shall come to be ashamed,
10. Further, Hast thou heretofore been a forward Professor in Religion, and hast thou forsaken the ways of God? I'll give you a dreadful Scripture for this, In Jer. 17. 13. All you that forsake the Lord, shall come to be ashamed,
but now the heart of God intends Eternal good too, such a heart the Lord causes to understand that there is such an infinite breach between God and it,
but now the heart of God intends Eternal good too, such a heart the Lord Causes to understand that there is such an infinite breach between God and it,
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and therefore Lord, it is not in any righteousness of mine, nor in any thing of any creature in Heaven and Earth can do it, that I expect to have my portion from,
and Therefore Lord, it is not in any righteousness of mine, nor in any thing of any creature in Heaven and Earth can do it, that I expect to have my portion from,
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and you eat without fear, you'l never have such a thought in your heart, What if God should put me off with these things? I hear indeed there are some men are put off so, what if it should prove to be my portion? what a miserable creature were I? I fear there are some men never had such a thought in their lives;
and you eat without Fear, You'll never have such a Thought in your heart, What if God should put me off with these things? I hear indeed there Are Some men Are put off so, what if it should prove to be my portion? what a miserable creature were I? I Fear there Are Some men never had such a Thought in their lives;
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Alexander comes to him, meeting of him, and asks him, What, are you not troubled for want of sight? And he indeed confessed, it was a very sore affliction to him;
Alexander comes to him, meeting of him, and asks him, What, Are you not troubled for want of sighed? And he indeed confessed, it was a very soar affliction to him;
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as to make you such an instrument in his service? So may I say to you that are godly, Hath God given you Jesus Christ? hath God given you His Son? hath He given you His Spirit? hath He given you Himself to be your portion? And are you troubled that you have no more of that that beasts may have as well as your selves? Oh be ashamed of any mournful discontentments for want of the comforts of this world. And then;
as to make you such an Instrument in his service? So may I say to you that Are godly, Hath God given you jesus christ? hath God given you His Son? hath He given you His Spirit? hath He given you Himself to be your portion? And Are you troubled that you have no more of that that beasts may have as well as your selves? O be ashamed of any mournful discontentments for want of the comforts of this world. And then;
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4. Do you live like such as God hath not put off with the Portion of this world? Manifest it in your conversations, that you look for higher and better things,
4. Do you live like such as God hath not put off with the Portion of this world? Manifest it in your conversations, that you look for higher and better things,
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I express it thus, When one resigns up all he hath, his Estate, Liberty, Name, Life to God, the oftner it comes into Gods hands, the better it comes when God gives him them again;
I express it thus, When one resigns up all he hath, his Estate, Liberty, Name, Life to God, the oftener it comes into God's hands, the better it comes when God gives him them again;
Secondly, Let the poorest sort put on, to have but a little portion here, yet there is as fair a way for you to have the God of Heaven and Earth to be your Portion, to have whatsoever Jesus Christ hath purchased by His blood to be your Portion, to have Heaven,
Secondly, Let the Poorest sort put on, to have but a little portion Here, yet there is as fair a Way for you to have the God of Heaven and Earth to be your Portion, to have whatsoever jesus christ hath purchased by His blood to be your Portion, to have Heaven,
I but you that are poor Apprentises and others, and the poor Hospital Boys, that live upon Charity, It's possible some poor wretches there may have their portion in God,
I but you that Are poor Apprentices and Others, and the poor Hospital Boys, that live upon Charity, It's possible Some poor wretches there may have their portion in God,
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Then you'l say, Lord, what should we do, that our portion should be an higher portion than in this world? The First thing I would put you upon, is this:
Then You'll say, Lord, what should we do, that our portion should be an higher portion than in this world? The First thing I would put you upon, is this:
It is the Counsel of one, to a King of Portingal, (saith he) I desire you to grant me this favor, that every day you would but think of this Text, What profits it a man.
It is the Counsel of one, to a King of Portingal, (Says he) I desire you to grant me this favour, that every day you would but think of this Text, What profits it a man.
The same counsel I give to you, Daily pray to God, to make you understand what there is in this Text, that there are men that have their portion in this world.
The same counsel I give to you, Daily pray to God, to make you understand what there is in this Text, that there Are men that have their portion in this world.
when as many poor people now that go up and down in the streets, and cry some mean thing, they think well if they can get eighteen pence in a whole day, carrying things upon their heads, and crying in the streets:
when as many poor people now that go up and down in the streets, and cry Some mean thing, they think well if they can get eighteen pence in a Whole day, carrying things upon their Heads, and crying in the streets:
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It was a speech of Cleopatra to Anthony; Why Anthony thou art not to fish for Gudgeons, and Trouts, but thou art to angle for Castles, and Towers, and Forts, and Cities, thou art to fish for them;
It was a speech of Cleopatra to Anthony; Why Anthony thou art not to Fish for Gudgeons, and Trouts, but thou art to angle for Castles, and Towers, and Forts, and Cities, thou art to Fish for them;
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and Oh that I could but convince you of one Principle of Divinity more, and that is this, That there is more excellency and good in one vertuous Action,
and O that I could but convince you of one Principle of Divinity more, and that is this, That there is more excellency and good in one virtuous Actium,
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than there is in all the creatures in Heaven and Earth, (besides the works of Angels and others of the Saints, excepting them:) Take all Creatures, Sun, Moon, Stars, Seas, Earth, all the riches in the world, Pearls, put all together, this is the true Divinity, (I say) that there is more excellencie in one vertuous Action,
than there is in all the creatures in Heaven and Earth, (beside the works of Angels and Others of the Saints, excepting them:) Take all Creatures, Sun, Moon, Stars, Seas, Earth, all the riches in the world, Pearls, put all together, this is the true Divinity, (I say) that there is more excellency in one virtuous Actium,
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Ambrose I remember upon that place, his Sermons upon the rich man, saith he, Is it not more honor that so many children shall ask of you as their father,
Ambrose I Remember upon that place, his Sermons upon the rich man, Says he, Is it not more honour that so many children shall ask of you as their father,
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and well verc'd in this Leturgie: the Apostle cals bounty, a leturgie, the service of God, that is Divine Service indeed, that is a happy Leturgie to be well verc'd in,
and well verced in this Liturgy: the Apostle calls bounty, a Liturgy, the service of God, that is Divine Service indeed, that is a happy Liturgy to be well verced in,
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how to know the affections, when they are Natural, and when not, (saith he) you shall know a natural affection by this, If it be kept within bounds, it is natural;
how to know the affections, when they Are Natural, and when not, (Says he) you shall know a natural affection by this, If it be kept within bounds, it is natural;
but would have his portion in the world to come, whatsoever of his portion he hath got in a sinful way, cast it away presently, never sleep with it, lie not down one night with it:
but would have his portion in the world to come, whatsoever of his portion he hath god in a sinful Way, cast it away presently, never sleep with it, lie not down one night with it:
If you have goe it when you were young, Apprentices, first set up, away with it, else it will spoil all, you will never have any other portion from God;
If you have go it when you were young, Apprentices, First Set up, away with it, Else it will spoil all, you will never have any other portion from God;
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These hands of mine had once that given to them, to be a means to convey, to restore that which was got wrongfully, fifty yeers before, the wrong was done fifty yeers ago,
These hands of mine had once that given to them, to be a means to convey, to restore that which was god wrongfully, fifty Years before, the wrong was done fifty Years ago,
So upon this that you hear this day, There are a company shal have their portion in this world, and especially those that will keep any thing they have wrongfully got, many may have cause to say, Wo to us then, and unto our children.
So upon this that you hear this day, There Are a company shall have their portion in this world, and especially those that will keep any thing they have wrongfully god, many may have cause to say, Woe to us then, and unto our children.
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So Moses did, though he were in the way to preferment, yet he did chuse rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
So Moses did, though he were in the Way to preferment, yet he did choose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season;
and in his riches, and what did he care for David? Yea, by the Text it appears he was one that made some shew of Religion too, in the 1 of Sam. 21. 7. He was detained before the Lord:
and in his riches, and what did he care for David? Yea, by the Text it appears he was one that made Some show of Religion too, in the 1 of Sam. 21. 7. He was detained before the Lord:
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I leave this Text with you that are rich men, take heed you trust not in your great riches, I leave this Text with you, that are in places of dignity and honor;
I leave this Text with you that Are rich men, take heed you trust not in your great riches, I leave this Text with you, that Are in places of dignity and honour;
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