A sermon preached at St. Mary Le Bow, on Whitsunday, May xxxi, 1691 at the consecration of the Most Reverend Father in God, John, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, and primate of all England / by Ra. Barker ...
in which that our Saviour should no less than three times put this searching Question to St. Peter, argues something in it very remarkable, both with respect to him,
in which that our Saviour should no less than three times put this searching Question to Saint Peter, argues something in it very remarkable, both with respect to him,
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With respect to St. Peter, we may consider our Saviour applying himself to him, rather than to any of the rest, his putting the Question to him three times, his calling him Simon Son of Jonas, and from thence gather (as many of the Ancient Fathers do) that all this was to restore him to his former Office and Dignity, from which he had fallen, by denying his Master thrice,
With respect to Saint Peter, we may Consider our Saviour applying himself to him, rather than to any of the rest, his putting the Question to him three times, his calling him Simon Son of Jonah, and from thence gather (as many of the Ancient Father's do) that all this was to restore him to his former Office and Dignity, from which he had fallen, by denying his Master thrice,
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for had St. Peter thus understood it, would he have been grieved at our Saviour's so often insisting on it? They that would have this the meaning of it, think they cannot hear of it,
for had Saint Peter thus understood it, would he have been grieved At our Saviour's so often insisting on it? They that would have this the meaning of it, think they cannot hear of it,
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See how wisely our Saviour prevents any ill use, which might have been made of St. Peter 's Fall, that it might not lessen him among the Apostles, that it might not undermine the effect of his Preaching:
See how wisely our Saviour prevents any ill use, which might have been made of Saint Peter is Fallen, that it might not lessen him among the Apostles, that it might not undermine the Effect of his Preaching:
Whether they find themselves moved by the Holy Ghost; Whether they act sincerely and honestly, their Consciences bearing them Witness in the Holy Ghost:
Whither they find themselves moved by the Holy Ghost; Whither they act sincerely and honestly, their Consciences bearing them Witness in the Holy Ghost:
In treating of which, I shall chiefly have Respect to our great Apostle St. Peter, and, from his Writings and Example, endeavour with all plainness, to recommend this great and seasonable Duty;
In treating of which, I shall chiefly have Respect to our great Apostle Saint Peter, and, from his Writings and Exampl, endeavour with all plainness, to recommend this great and seasonable Duty;
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and I could wish with all my Heart, that they who most admire him, would spend their pains in learning this Duty from him, rather than inforceing such Powers and Priviledges upon him, as do null the great design both of his Life and Doctrin.
and I could wish with all my Heart, that they who most admire him, would spend their pains in learning this Duty from him, rather than inforcing such Powers and Privileges upon him, as do null the great Design both of his Life and Doctrine.
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nor shall I nicely press the Metaphor of Shepherd and Sheep, but rather consider the general design of it, from the care and watchfulness of a Shepherd, in preserving, nourishing and improving his Flock, to infer the like in every one that loveth the Lord Jesus,
nor shall I nicely press the Metaphor of Shepherd and Sheep, but rather Consider the general Design of it, from the care and watchfulness of a Shepherd, in preserving, nourishing and improving his Flock, to infer the like in every one that loves the Lord jesus,
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First by providing them with convenient Food, such as will be sure to nourish and do them good, which in St. Peter 's judgment, is the sincere Milk of the Word;
First by providing them with convenient Food, such as will be sure to nourish and do them good, which in Saint Peter is judgement, is the sincere Milk of the Word;
as Titus and the first Christians were taught that sound Doctrin, that Edifying which is in Faith, that Depositum which he committed to his Chuch? And can we better express our love to our Lord or his Sheep,
as Titus and the First Christians were taught that found Doctrine, that Edifying which is in Faith, that Depositum which he committed to his Church? And can we better express our love to our Lord or his Sheep,
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as too luscious and over-light Nourishment for Sheep? Give them some latter Traditions, some Pictures or Legends, which may keep them Humble and Ignorant:
as too luscious and overlight Nourishment for Sheep? Give them Some latter Traditions, Some Pictures or Legends, which may keep them Humble and Ignorant:
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and because some wrest them ▪ must others not see them? Because the Lambs suck, must the Sheep do so too? Good God, that such Nonsense should pass for Reasoning!
and Because Some wrest them ▪ must Others not see them? Because the Lambs suck, must the Sheep do so too? Good God, that such Nonsense should pass for Reasoning!
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as St. Peter fore warns us, make Merchandize of them through Covetousness and fained Words, 2 Pet. 2. 3. such False Prophets, such Damnable Heresies did he foresee were coming into the World.
as Saint Peter before warns us, make Merchandise of them through Covetousness and feigned Words, 2 Pet. 2. 3. such False prophets, such Damnable Heresies did he foresee were coming into the World.
And therefore he explains Feeding the Flock which is among you, by taking the over-sight thereof, being acquainted with the State and Condition of their Flocks, their Dangers and Temptations, their Capacities and Circumstances;
And Therefore he explains Feeding the Flock which is among you, by taking the oversight thereof, being acquainted with the State and Condition of their Flocks, their Dangers and Temptations, their Capacities and circumstances;
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such as is consistent with Modesty and Humility, that Pitty and Compassion, that unfeigned love of the Brethren, which is due to our Fellow Christians as they are Christ's Sheep, God's Lot and Heritage.
such as is consistent with Modesty and Humility, that Pity and Compassion, that unfeigned love of the Brothers, which is due to our Fellow Christians as they Are Christ's Sheep, God's Lot and Heritage.
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All which Expressions, so far as I can gather from St. Peter 's use of them, are a safe and good state of the Case, betwixt the Civil and Ecclesiastical Power, which hath puzelled and endangered so many Undertakers in it;
All which Expressions, so Far as I can gather from Saint Peter is use of them, Are a safe and good state of the Case, betwixt the Civil and Ecclesiastical Power, which hath puzelled and endangered so many Undertakers in it;
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and understood at last, what exercising the Authority of Kings and Lording it over their Brethren did signifie, both in Christ and in St. Peter, when they so earnestly forbad them.
and understood At last, what exercising the authority of Kings and Lording it over their Brothers did signify, both in christ and in Saint Peter, when they so earnestly forbade them.
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If Pastor do signifie sometimes Spiritual, sometimes Temporal Rulers, it is altogether as unwarrantable and unsafe from thence, to mix the Temporal with the Spiritual,
If Pastor do signify sometime Spiritual, sometime Temporal Rulers, it is altogether as unwarrantable and unsafe from thence, to mix the Temporal with the Spiritual,
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for a good Life is the surest Ground, the best Disposition for the Understanding of our Duty, gives the greatest Courage and Assurance in the Performance of it, adds the greatest advantage and furtherance in the Success thereof.
for a good Life is the Surest Ground, the best Disposition for the Understanding of our Duty, gives the greatest Courage and Assurance in the Performance of it, adds the greatest advantage and furtherance in the Success thereof.
For is not our Religion a Practical Knowledge, a Doctrin of Godliness, the Work of Righteousness? And shall we separate the Knowledge, from the Practice, the Doctrin from the Godliness? That is, would we walk in the ways of God, without stirring one step? All practical Things are gained by Practice,
For is not our Religion a Practical Knowledge, a Doctrine of Godliness, the Work of Righteousness? And shall we separate the Knowledge, from the Practice, the Doctrine from the Godliness? That is, would we walk in the ways of God, without stirring one step? All practical Things Are gained by Practice,
as it doth by degrees quit us of those Prejudices and Entanglements, which debase our Understandings and Affections, clog our Inclinations, and discourage our Attempts;
as it does by Degrees quit us of those Prejudices and Entanglements, which debase our Understandings and Affections, clog our Inclinations, and discourage our Attempts;
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St. Peter stiles such an one, a Living stone, and doth not think himself lessened, by our Saviours comparing the practical Christian, to the house built upon the rock.
Saint Peter stile such an one, a Living stone, and does not think himself lessened, by our Saviors comparing the practical Christian, to the house built upon the rock.
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He that loves Goodness, may with confidence and a good grace, recommend it; he that hates Vice, may with boldness, and ex animo, reprove and out-face it.
He that loves goodness, may with confidence and a good grace, recommend it; he that hates Vice, may with boldness, and ex animo, reprove and outface it.
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and turning our very Churches into Stages? If our business be Religion, for God's sake, let us be religious. 3dly. This gives the best Advantage and Furtherance, in the success of our Duty.
and turning our very Churches into Stages? If our business be Religion, for God's sake, let us be religious. 3dly. This gives the best Advantage and Furtherance, in the success of our Duty.
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and the chief of Pastors, and that is Patience and Constancy, Courage and Resolution, under the many sufferings and discouragements, which they are to meet with, in the discharge of their duty:
and the chief of Pastors, and that is Patience and Constancy, Courage and Resolution, under the many sufferings and discouragements, which they Are to meet with, in the discharge of their duty:
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and being thus converted, how doth he, both in his Practice and Preaching, endeavour to strengthen his Brethren? How stout and bold was he in his Preaching to the People, in arguing with the Magistrates, in taxing the Sanhedrim. He saw there was no standing against that stream,
and being thus converted, how does he, both in his Practice and Preaching, endeavour to strengthen his Brothers? How stout and bold was he in his Preaching to the People, in arguing with the Magistrates, in taxing the Sanhedrim. He saw there was no standing against that stream,
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He tells us, it is part of our Calling to suffer wrongfully, to be buffetted and reviled, to bear the greatest scoffs and slanders, the greatest indignities and persecutions,
He tells us, it is part of our Calling to suffer wrongfully, to be buffeted and reviled, to bear the greatest scoffs and slanders, the greatest indignities and persecutions,
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nor yet troubled, but to be armed with the same mind that was in Christ; yea to rejoyce under all this, as being thereby partakers of Christs sufferings.
nor yet troubled, but to be armed with the same mind that was in christ; yea to rejoice under all this, as being thereby partakers of Christ sufferings.
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and that he accomplished the saving of his Flock, and shall the Servant expect to be better treated than his Master? Shall any be such a Satan as to be far from suffering,
and that he accomplished the Saving of his Flock, and shall the Servant expect to be better treated than his Master? Shall any be such a Satan as to be Far from suffering,
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and not to savour these things which be from God? Let us not then for these things, faint or draw back, we have a faithful Creator, who hath the charge of our Souls, we have the promise of his Spirit to rest upon us, to support and comfort us,
and not to savour these things which be from God? Let us not then for these things, faint or draw back, we have a faithful Creator, who hath the charge of our Souls, we have the promise of his Spirit to rest upon us, to support and Comfort us,
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Would we then have an unerring proof of our Love, let us ask our selves, Can we look afflictions in the face? endure hardship and despise shame? Can we count all things loss and dung for the fellowship of Christs sufferings? if we suffer can we count it a gift? if reproached, can we think it honourable? if evil entreated, can we exult and be glad? Whilst we bear about the dying of our Lord Jesus;
Would we then have an unerring proof of our Love, let us ask our selves, Can we look afflictions in the face? endure hardship and despise shame? Can we count all things loss and dung for the fellowship of Christ sufferings? if we suffer can we count it a gift? if reproached, can we think it honourable? if evil entreated, can we exult and be glad? While we bear about the dying of our Lord jesus;
and the Foxes, (are we not in the midst of them?) and have we not seen the comfortable effects of our Pastors standing in the gap, the courage and deliverance which it occasioned to the whole Flock?
and the Foxes, (Are we not in the midst of them?) and have we not seen the comfortable effects of our Pastors standing in the gap, the courage and deliverance which it occasioned to the Whole Flock?
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if I may so say, and all others happy, but the diffusing and communication of it, which therefore is the greatest Service, the most acceptable Love unto him.
if I may so say, and all Others happy, but the diffusing and communication of it, which Therefore is the greatest Service, the most acceptable Love unto him.
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4. The Work is great and hard indeed, but as the Apostle saith of all the Commandments, 1 Joh. v. 2. upon this Principle of Love, they are not grievous,
4. The Work is great and hard indeed, but as the Apostle Says of all the commandments, 1 John v. 2. upon this Principle of Love, they Are not grievous,
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if we sincerely love Christ, (NONLATINALPHABET Eph. vi. 24. so as not to be corrupted by the baits and allurements of this World) this great, this hard Work, will be but the Labour of Love,
if we sincerely love christ, (Ephesians vi. 24. so as not to be corrupted by the baits and allurements of this World) this great, this hard Work, will be but the Labour of Love,
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This Love of Christ is a most active busie Principle, always putting us in remembrance of this Duty, always stirring up the Grace of God, which was given us, by the imposition of Hands, at our entrance upon this Work,
This Love of christ is a most active busy Principle, always putting us in remembrance of this Duty, always stirring up the Grace of God, which was given us, by the imposition of Hands, At our Entrance upon this Work,
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and continually pushing us on in our endeavours, and making our very endeavours both to enlarge our Strength and Love, that we shall find it a Spirit of Power, and of a ready Mind.
and continually pushing us on in our endeavours, and making our very endeavours both to enlarge our Strength and Love, that we shall find it a Spirit of Power, and of a ready Mind.
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5. When then, we enter upon this Work, is it not necessary, that we should do it with a solemn Profession, that we trust, we are moved by the Holy Ghost;
5. When then, we enter upon this Work, is it not necessary, that we should do it with a solemn Profession, that we trust, we Are moved by the Holy Ghost;
when they profess to be moved by the Holy Ghost, whether they do not lie unto the Holy Ghost? And as this Love must be the first and great Principle of this Duty,
when they profess to be moved by the Holy Ghost, whither they do not lie unto the Holy Ghost? And as this Love must be the First and great Principle of this Duty,
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what Meekness, and Tenderness, what Bowels of Mercy and Compassion, what long Suffering and obliging Behaviour we shew to them, (and these I take to be some of the most proper expressions of Love,) are thereby done to Christ himself.
what Meekness, and Tenderness, what Bowels of Mercy and Compassion, what long Suffering and obliging Behaviour we show to them, (and these I take to be Some of the most proper expressions of Love,) Are thereby done to christ himself.
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and above measure mad against his Sheep? If the Sheep will not starve her Lamb, to spare us all her Milk, shall we suck her Blood? Because the Lamb cannot feed on such strong meat as the old one doth, shall we starve her? Because some go astray, must they become meat to all the Beasts of the Field? Ezek. xxxiv. 5. and all this out of pure Pity and Compassion? Ah weeping Crocodile!
and above measure mad against his Sheep? If the Sheep will not starve her Lamb, to spare us all her Milk, shall we suck her Blood? Because the Lamb cannot feed on such strong meat as the old one does, shall we starve her? Because Some go astray, must they become meat to all the Beasts of the Field? Ezekiel xxxiv. 5. and all this out of pure Pity and Compassion? Ah weeping Crocodile!
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let us Instruct with Meekness, Correct with Mildness, gently leading on, as the Flock is able to bear, that they who are not of our Minds, may yet partake of our Affections:
let us Instruct with Meekness, Correct with Mildness, gently leading on, as the Flock is able to bear, that they who Are not of our Minds, may yet partake of our Affections:
Would you persuade a Man of small Courage, to decline such an occasion of quarreling, by telling him, that to your knowledg he is a Coward, the Argument is the worst Provocation;
Would you persuade a Man of small Courage, to decline such an occasion of quarreling, by telling him, that to your knowledge he is a Coward, the Argument is the worst Provocation;
And is not the Bishop to be Patient, able to bear the Infirmities of those that are in the wrong? Is he not to behave himself with all lowliness, with long Suffering,
And is not the Bishop to be Patient, able to bear the Infirmities of those that Are in the wrong? Is he not to behave himself with all lowliness, with long Suffering,
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unto Edifying, shewing all Meekness towards all Men, even them that oppose themselves, and is not Meekness a yielding Temper, a steping back that it may more surely gain its great and main end? Must not the Bishop be one of a good Report, in Credit with his Flock, one whom they have a good Opinion of, one whom they find to love both the Truth, and them:
unto Edifying, showing all Meekness towards all Men, even them that oppose themselves, and is not Meekness a yielding Temper, a steeping back that it may more surely gain its great and main end? Must not the Bishop be one of a good Report, in Credit with his Flock, one whom they have a good Opinion of, one whom they find to love both the Truth, and them:
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Hath not God commanded us to follow the Truth in Love? hath he not resolved, that he will teach the meek his ways? that he will not accept all Knowledge, all Faith (and what can Truth it self aim at more) without Charity?
Hath not God commanded us to follow the Truth in Love? hath he not resolved, that he will teach the meek his ways? that he will not accept all Knowledge, all Faith (and what can Truth it self aim At more) without Charity?
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if upon their proposing, the Person is not presently convinced, if upon their rebuking he shew no Repentance? And shall any do well to be angry in these cases? Doth not all such Passion fly in the face of God himself, who is pleased to withhold his Concurrence? either because they proceed not in his way, did not rebuke with Meekness,
if upon their proposing, the Person is not presently convinced, if upon their rebuking he show no Repentance? And shall any doe well to be angry in these cases? Does not all such Passion fly in the face of God himself, who is pleased to withhold his Concurrence? either Because they proceed not in his Way, did not rebuke with Meekness,
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or lastly, because God knows better than we, when to interpose and bestow his Mercy, that the power may be of God and not of Man, that it may answer his ends, rather than theirs.
or lastly, Because God knows better than we, when to interpose and bestow his Mercy, that the power may be of God and not of Man, that it may answer his ends, rather than theirs.
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as it unites us in Love and Good-will towards each other, whereby we being many, become one Body, one Church, the members of Christ, and of each other. To conclude all,
as it unites us in Love and Goodwill towards each other, whereby we being many, become one Body, one Church, the members of christ, and of each other. To conclude all,
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Suffer, I beseech you, a word of Exhortation, and let me once, twice, and a third time, inforce this Duty, that if you love Christ, that as you love Christ, that as you desire your Love may be approved,
Suffer, I beseech you, a word of Exhortation, and let me once, twice, and a third time, enforce this Duty, that if you love christ, that as you love christ, that as you desire your Love may be approved,
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These are the Expressions which God by his Prophet, and Christ in his Gospel are pleased to make use of, setting forth thereby their great Care and tender Concern for their Sheep;
These Are the Expressions which God by his Prophet, and christ in his Gospel Are pleased to make use of, setting forth thereby their great Care and tender Concern for their Sheep;
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than to be sent, as Christ himself was, to seek and to save? May you so faithfully discharge this great Duty, that Christ may own and bless whatsoever you do for him and his;
than to be sent, as christ himself was, to seek and to save? May you so faithfully discharge this great Duty, that christ may own and bless whatsoever you do for him and his;
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and the God of Peace who brought again from the dead, our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect to do his Will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, to whom be Glory for ever. Amen. FINIS.
and the God of Peace who brought again from the dead, our Lord jesus christ, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect to do his Will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sighed, to whom be Glory for ever. Amen. FINIS.
