A most godly sermon preached at St. Albons in Woodstreet on Sunday last being the 10 of October, 1641 : shewing the necessity of selfe-denyall and humiliation by prayer and fasting before the Lord in regard of the present plague we now lye under : which God in his good time remove from amongst us / by ... Henry Burton.
DOCT. I. THE first Lesson is the A. B. C. that CHRIST teacheth us in his Schoole, is this, For a man to deny himselfe, and so is it also the highest taske that is set to any.
DOCT. I. THE First lesson is the A. B. C. that CHRIST Teaches us in his School, is this, For a man to deny himself, and so is it also the highest task that is Set to any.
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So in morall Habits, as Temperance, Fortitude, Wisedome, &c. 3. In labour of knowledge, even of such as are gotten by study. 2. Selfe-denyall ought to be in Externall good things.
So in moral Habits, as Temperance, Fortitude, Wisdom, etc. 3. In labour of knowledge, even of such as Are got by study. 2. Self-denial ought to be in External good things.
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and Counterfeit, Those are true, which are set down in Scripture, and none else; for God will be served of himselfe, he commandeth not as man prescript.
and Counterfeit, Those Are true, which Are Set down in Scripture, and none Else; for God will be served of himself, he commands not as man prescript.
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who say that they doe all men right ( though perhaps they are compelled so to doe ) this overthrowes the Doctrine of Christ, this is not to deny themselves, but to deny Christ.
who say that they do all men right (though perhaps they Are compelled so to do) this overthrows the Doctrine of christ, this is not to deny themselves, but to deny christ.
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ANd first a Naturall Relation, as to Father, Mother, wife, Children, kindred, &c. we must deny our selves in all relation, where th•y stand in opposition unto Christ, for proofe hereof. Luke 14.26.
ANd First a Natural Relation, as to Father, Mother, wife, Children, kindred, etc. we must deny our selves in all Relation, where th•y stand in opposition unto christ, for proof hereof. Luke 14.26.
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If father, mother, wife, children, &c. call us to stand in opposition to Christ, In that respe•t we must hate them. Mat. 10.35. No marvell then if the world cry out of Christ, and call him a seditious Person.
If father, mother, wife, children, etc. call us to stand in opposition to christ, In that respe•t we must hate them. Mathew 10.35. No marvel then if the world cry out of christ, and call him a seditious Person.
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but to deny obodience to his father, so farre as he is hinder'd from comming to Christ. A noteable Example is in Deutr. 13.6. The Sonne must not conceale the Father, if he seeke to bring him to Idolatry.
but to deny obodience to his father, so Far as he is hindered from coming to christ. A notable Exampl is in Deuteronomy 13.6. The Son must not conceal the Father, if he seek to bring him to Idolatry.
For every true Beleever is a Priest, and must not in that respect looke upon outward Relation, in competition with Christ: but deny our selves in those things, which otherwise we are bound to love by the Law of Nature.
For every true Believer is a Priest, and must not in that respect look upon outward Relation, in competition with christ: but deny our selves in those things, which otherwise we Are bound to love by the Law of Nature.
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Vse 2. To reprove too many Papists in this Land, that doe propagate their Children ▪ and Childrens Children in that Religion. Many amongst us, that send their Children to Monasteries in Rome, to make them bondslaves in darknesse for ever.
Use 2. To reprove too many Papists in this Land, that do propagate their Children ▪ and Children's Children in that Religion. Many among us, that send their Children to Monasteries in Room, to make them bondslaves in darkness for ever.
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Yet how many Parents cannot endure that their children doe outstrip their Parents in purity, even for this they abhorre their own children, and sometime dispossesse them; and cannot endure them: this is lamentable:
Yet how many Parents cannot endure that their children do outstrip their Parents in purity, even for this they abhor their own children, and sometime dispossess them; and cannot endure them: this is lamentable:
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Kings in their own Thrones, are not above Christ, much lesse Parents in their Families. If God come into their Families, into the hearts of their children;
Kings in their own Thrones, Are not above christ, much less Parents in their Families. If God come into their Families, into the hearts of their children;
Herein a true Christian must deny himselfe, both in matter of terrour, and in matter of favour. 1. In matter of terrour, whatsoever is threatned against a man, Mat. 10.28. a Christian may say, I am lower then all the terrours of the world can hurt me.
Herein a true Christian must deny himself, both in matter of terror, and in matter of favour. 1. In matter of terror, whatsoever is threatened against a man, Mathew 10.28. a Christian may say, I am lower then all the terrors of the world can hurt me.
but to dye for Christ. Theodorus (an Heathen man) was told, that he should rot above ground, I care not (saith he) it is all one to me, to rot above, or under ground.
but to die for christ. Theodorus (an Heathen man) was told, that he should rot above ground, I care not (Says he) it is all one to me, to rot above, or under ground.
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as Polyc Carpus had great promotion promised in the time of persecution, answered, I have served Christ, saith he, fourty and he hath alwayes bin a good Master to me,
as Polyc Carpus had great promotion promised in the time of persecution, answered, I have served christ, Says he, fourty and he hath always been a good Master to me,
How many have bin overcome with these things for want of selfe-deniall. Those that are compelled to Popery and Popish wayes, are not Christs followers, but the followers of Antichrist.
How many have been overcome with these things for want of self-denial. Those that Are compelled to Popery and Popish ways, Are not Christ followers, but the followers of Antichrist.
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yet this Doctrine may be very usefull for this very season, we are in the expectation of a true Reformation, and in the very Reformation, selfe-denyall is to be used. 2. If some by Reformation be reformed,
yet this Doctrine may be very useful for this very season, we Are in the expectation of a true Reformation, and in the very Reformation, self-denial is to be used. 2. If Some by Reformation be reformed,
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and not others, will they be quiet? No, the nearer we come to Christ, the more we must looke for persecution, 2 Tim. 3.12. Let us not looke for a true powerfull Reformation of Religion without persecution. 3. The next thing is the consideration of such things as are.
and not Others, will they be quiet? No, the nearer we come to christ, the more we must look for persecution, 2 Tim. 3.12. Let us not look for a true powerful Reformation of Religion without persecution. 3. The next thing is the consideration of such things as Are.
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they were in great esteeme amongst the Heathen, these 3 were all represented to Eve, in the forbidden fruit, Gen. 3.6. and it tooke such an impression then, that every mothers child of us, have the print of it remaining upon us.
they were in great esteem among the Heathen, these 3 were all represented to Eve, in the forbidden fruit, Gen. 3.6. and it took such an impression then, that every mother's child of us, have the print of it remaining upon us.
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I heard a story of a fish in Garn•sie, when I was there, by some of the best there, that there is a fish in those sands, that being stuck by the Fisher-man, her young,
I herd a story of a Fish in Garn•sie, when I was there, by Some of the best there, that there is a Fish in those sands, that being stuck by the Fisherman, her young,
and sometime in a totall abstinence for a time. 1. To avoid excesse at all times, Luke 21.14. Many Reasons there are, why we should deny our selves in the immoderate use of the Creature. 1. It is an Enemy to the soule, a Enemy to all Christian duties, 1. Pet. 2.11. 2. They doe hinder us in the Christian race. 1. Cor. 9.2 ▪ When a soule is over-charged, he is more fit to lye downe then to run.
and sometime in a total abstinence for a time. 1. To avoid excess At all times, Lycia 21.14. Many Reasons there Are, why we should deny our selves in the immoderate use of the Creature. 1. It is an Enemy to the soul, a Enemy to all Christian duties, 1. Pet. 2.11. 2. They do hinder us in the Christian raze. 1. Cor. 9.2 ▪ When a soul is overcharged, he is more fit to lie down then to run.
As the wise man saith, when thou commest to a full Table, if thou hast an appetite, put a knife to thy throat. This duty is requisite for all true Christians.
As the wise man Says, when thou Comest to a full Table, if thou hast an appetite, put a knife to thy throat. This duty is requisite for all true Christians.
or to procure a blessing to be fitter for some good duties Examples wee have many. 2 Sam. 12. and Ionah 3. Ezra 8. so 1 Cor. 7. Fasting keepes the spirit of Prayer awake.
or to procure a blessing to be fitter for Some good duties Examples we have many. 2 Sam. 12. and Jonah 3. Ezra 8. so 1 Cor. 7. Fasting keeps the Spirit of Prayer awake.
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Vse. Here is an heavy charge that lyeth upon many Professors, it is to be wished, that the whole Kingdome were not to be blamed in this, like the Children of Israel. Isay. 22.3. cramming themselves with a desperate saying, let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we must dye.
Use. Here is an heavy charge that lies upon many Professors, it is to be wished, that the Whole Kingdom were not to be blamed in this, like the Children of Israel. Saiah 22.3. cramming themselves with a desperate saying, let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we must die.
Is this a time of eating and drinking. &c. when the Plague is so hot amongst us? Is this a time to be so desperate ? It is true, perhaps tomorrow we shall dye,
Is this a time of eating and drinking. etc. when the Plague is so hight among us? Is this a time to be so desperate? It is true, perhaps tomorrow we shall die,
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