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1 St. John Chap. 5. ver. 4. And this is the Victory that overcometh the World, even our Faith.1 Saint John Chap. 5. ver. 4. And this is the Victory that Overcometh the World, even our Faith.
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THe Church of Christ, here below, is justly stiled the Church Militant, not onely in distinction to that which is Triumphant above;
THe Church of christ, Here below, is justly styled the Church Militant, not only in distinction to that which is Triumphant above;
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but likewise upon the score of those many enemies, which she encounters in the world:
but likewise upon the score of those many enemies, which she encounters in the world:
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and consequently every member of the same, at his first entrance into it, his initiation into Christianity, doth solemnly denounce war against the Pomps,
and consequently every member of the same, At his First Entrance into it, his initiation into Christianity, does solemnly denounce war against the Pomps,
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and Vanities of this wicked world; Our life is termed a continual Warfare; Christ is called the Captain of our Salvation;
and Vanities of this wicked world; Our life is termed a continual Warfare; christ is called the Captain of our Salvation;
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his Apostles acquaint us, how much they suffered because they would not deny the Faith; nor turn Renegadoes from Him:
his Apostles acquaint us, how much they suffered Because they would not deny the Faith; nor turn Renegades from Him:
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particularly, His stout Champion Saint Paul, gives in a large account, of the several Conflicts, which he had with the world;
particularly, His stout Champion Saint Paul, gives in a large account, of the several Conflicts, which he had with the world;
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And how he came off more than Conquerour through Christ that strengthned him:
And how he Come off more than Conqueror through christ that strengthened him:
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when he was in danger of suffering Martyrdom at Rome, he made it his pious boast, that he had fought the good fight, that he had kept the Faith ;
when he was in danger of suffering Martyrdom At Room, he made it his pious boast, that he had fought the good fight, that he had kept the Faith;
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And when he would render his Christian impregnable, against the assaults of the world, he commands him to put on the whole Armour of God, (otherguise weapons then those which either Homer armed Achilles with,
And when he would render his Christian impregnable, against the assaults of the world, he commands him to put on the Whole Armour of God, (otherguise weapons then those which either Homer armed Achilles with,
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or Virgil his Aeneas ) But above all he bids him take the shield of Faith, wherewith he boldly assures him, that he should be able to quench all the fiery Darts of the wicked. For,
or Virgil his Aeneas) But above all he bids him take the shield of Faith, wherewith he boldly assures him, that he should be able to quench all the fiery Darts of the wicked. For,
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This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our Faith. I cannot do greater right to the Text, then if I should awhile insist upon,This is the victory that Overcometh the world, even our Faith. I cannot do greater right to the Text, then if I should awhile insist upon,
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and recount to you the several Trophies, and noble Atchievements of Faith:
and recount to you the several Trophies, and noble Achievements of Faith:
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How that not onely the Authour, and Finisher of it, for the joy that was set before him, endured the Cross, despising the shame,
How that not only the Author, and Finisher of it, for the joy that was Set before him, endured the Cross, despising the shame,
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and was therefore set down at the right hand of the Throne of God;
and was Therefore Set down At the right hand of the Throne of God;
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But moreover how its first embracers obtained a good report, as well by the greatness of their sufferings,
But moreover how its First embracers obtained a good report, as well by the greatness of their sufferings,
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as the strangeness of their conquests. Their sufferings were as great, as either wit, or malice could make them;
as the strangeness of their conquests. Their sufferings were as great, as either wit, or malice could make them;
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And yet their courage was far greater, for they did not onely triumph over their most exquisite torments,
And yet their courage was Far greater, for they did not only triumph over their most exquisite torments,
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but oftentimes conquered their most obdurate tormentours. As for their conquests; they were carried on by no humane force; they used no open Hostility;
but oftentimes conquered their most obdurate tormentors. As for their conquests; they were carried on by no humane force; they used no open Hostility;
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the stratagems of war, were as much against their simplicity, as upon this score, they were contrary to the express words of their betrayed Master.
the stratagems of war, were as much against their simplicity, as upon this score, they were contrary to the express words of their betrayed Master.
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Peter put up thy sword, it is enough. Peter put up thy sword, it is enough.
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There was but one single blow given, and that, too, upon the justest occasion that ever presented it self in the world;
There was but one single blow given, and that, too, upon the Justest occasion that ever presented it self in the world;
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For it was to rescue the very Lord of Life, out of the hands of that miscreant, who betrayed Him to Death:
For it was to rescue the very Lord of Life, out of the hands of that miscreant, who betrayed Him to Death:
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And yet he that gave it received a severe check for his pains. They that take the sword shall perish by the sword.
And yet he that gave it received a severe check for his pains. They that take the sword shall perish by the sword.
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Let Mahomet propagate his senceless Alcoran by force of Arms;
Let Mahomet propagate his senseless Alcorani by force of Arms;
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let him by the same power, he tyranniz'd over the bodies of his vassals, captivate their souls;
let him by the same power, he tyrannized over the bodies of his vassals, captivate their Souls;
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and so at once betray both to utter ruine.
and so At once betray both to utter ruin.
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Let Enthusiasts, and Fanaticks dictate the whimsies of a cras'd Brain, those slavish Doctrines, which are but the necessary result of a morose temper,
Let Enthusiasts, and Fanatics dictate the whimsies of a crazed Brain, those slavish Doctrines, which Are but the necessary result of a morose temper,
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for the immediate Oracles of God, the NONLATINALPHABET the Gifts, and Graces of his free and Princely Spirit.
for the immediate Oracles of God, the the Gifts, and Graces of his free and Princely Spirit.
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And if they be not presently received; let them betake themselves to open violence; commit the most horrid Outrages upon their fellow creatures;
And if they be not presently received; let them betake themselves to open violence; commit the most horrid Outrages upon their fellow creatures;
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as they have done in several parts of the world, when once they got the sword into their hands.
as they have done in several parts of the world, when once they god the sword into their hands.
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But the Gospel of Peace knows no such boysterous methods.
But the Gospel of Peace knows no such boisterous methods.
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Christs Souldiers, for the Propagation of his Doctrines, never drew any sword, but that of the Spirit.
Christ Soldiers, for the Propagation of his Doctrines, never drew any sword, but that of the Spirit.
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They used none of those cruel Engines, by which the Chieftains of the world carried on their bloudy Conquests. Their weapons were spiritual.
They used none of those cruel Engines, by which the Chieftains of the world carried on their bloody Conquests. Their weapons were spiritual.
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The Victories which they aim'd at were over mens minds. They had no defence but the Breast-plate of Faith :
The Victories which they aimed At were over men's minds. They had no defence but the Breastplate of Faith:
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And yet they fought not against flesh and bloud onely, but against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against Spiritual wickedness in high places.
And yet they fought not against Flesh and blood only, but against Principalities, against Powers, against the Rulers of the darkness of this world, against Spiritual wickedness in high places.
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And as they fought against them, so they overcame them. By their Faith they spoiled Principalities;
And as they fought against them, so they overcame them. By their Faith they spoiled Principalities;
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devested the evil spirits of their usurped power over the minds of men; threw them out of their Temples; silenced their Oracles;
devested the evil spirits of their usurped power over the minds of men; threw them out of their Temples; silenced their Oracles;
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beat down their images, making shew of them openly, and triumphing over them.
beatrice down their Images, making show of them openly, and triumphing over them.
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And as the Romans, to magnifie their Conquests, were wont to lead their captived Enemies in Triumph through their Cities;
And as the Roman, to magnify their Conquests, were wont to led their captived Enemies in Triumph through their Cities;
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so the Apostles, by the might of Christ, carried the powers of Hell in open triumph,
so the Apostles, by the might of christ, carried the Powers of Hell in open triumph,
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as those whom they had victoriously taken captive.
as those whom they had victoriously taken captive.
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Thus, by the light of Faith, was the Prince of darkness vanquished, and all his strong holds cast down.
Thus, by the Light of Faith, was the Prince of darkness vanquished, and all his strong holds cast down.
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And as they thus conquered him, so did they all those whom he had made Enemies to the Faith.
And as they thus conquered him, so did they all those whom he had made Enemies to the Faith.
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Neither the greatness of the Romane Empire on the one side, nor the malicious practises of the Infidel Jews on the other;
Neither the greatness of the Roman Empire on the one side, nor the malicious practises of the Infidel jews on the other;
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neither the wit, & crafty wiliness of the Philosophers, who decried the Disciples for so many credulous Fops;
neither the wit, & crafty wiliness of the Philosophers, who decried the Disciples for so many credulous Fops;
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nor yet the Harangues, which the Oratours made against the meanest of Christs Doctrines, NONLATINALPHABET, as containing nothing in them either Great, or New;
nor yet the Harangues, which the Orators made against the Meanest of Christ Doctrines,, as containing nothing in them either Great, or New;
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were able to disparage, or withstand the Faith. Insomuch, that notwithstanding the great opposition it met with in the world;
were able to disparage, or withstand the Faith. Insomuch, that notwithstanding the great opposition it met with in the world;
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The despicableness, as to all outward appearances, of the Apostles who first promulged it;
The despicableness, as to all outward appearances, of the Apostles who First promulged it;
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the great prejudices which the generality of men had taken up against it, ( as concerning this Sect, we know that it is every where spoken against ) and that most forcible tie of interest, which hindred many from becoming Christians;
the great prejudices which the generality of men had taken up against it, (as Concerning this Sect, we know that it is every where spoken against) and that most forcible tie of Interest, which hindered many from becoming Christians;
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I say, notwithstanding these great disadvantages, it grew mightily, and prevailed ;
I say, notwithstanding these great disadvantages, it grew mightily, and prevailed;
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And the Sect of the Nazarens, (as Tertullus maliciously called the Christians) was in a short time more numerous then any Sect whatsoever;
And the Sect of the Nazarens, (as Tertullus maliciously called the Christians) was in a short time more numerous then any Sect whatsoever;
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the Doctrines of Christ more universally received, then the Dogmata, the Opinions, of any the most renowned Philosophers.
the Doctrines of christ more universally received, then the Dogmata, the Opinions, of any the most renowned Philosophers.
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In sum, the Disciples, by believing on the name of the Lord Jesus, from silly, cowardly persons, became valiant, and wise;
In sum, the Disciples, by believing on the name of the Lord jesus, from silly, cowardly Persons, became valiant, and wise;
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conquering the strong, confuting the learned; baffling the wits, and overpowring the great ones: The Faith which they had received they valiantly maintained, in spite of bonds, and imprisonments; threats, and intreaties; through honours, and dishonours; cruel mockings, and scourgings; In a word;
conquering the strong, confuting the learned; baffling the wits, and overpowering the great ones: The Faith which they had received they valiantly maintained, in spite of bonds, and imprisonments; Treats, and entreaties; through honours, and dishonours; cruel mockings, and scourgings; In a word;
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In spite of all the various, and most affrighting shapes which Death could present it self in.
In spite of all the various, and most affrighting shapes which Death could present it self in.
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Thus the Disciples and Primitive Christians conquered the world; Thus the Fathers, and Prophets of old obtained a good report;
Thus the Disciples and Primitive Christians conquered the world; Thus the Father's, and prophets of old obtained a good report;
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Thus fought the noble Army of Martyrs;
Thus fought the noble Army of Martyrs;
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And thus, must all the Professours of Christianity behave themselves, in their several combates with the world.
And thus, must all the Professors of Christianity behave themselves, in their several combats with the world.
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For, This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our Faith.
For, This is the victory that Overcometh the world, even our Faith.
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That I may then proceed Methodically, and speak distinctly to the several parts of my Text. I must shew what this Faith is which overcometh the world.
That I may then proceed Methodically, and speak distinctly to the several parts of my Text. I must show what this Faith is which Overcometh the world.
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What are the necessary Qualifications to render it victorious. That this Faith so Qualified is the surest, and best way of overcoming the world. What Are the necessary Qualifications to render it victorious. That this Faith so Qualified is the Surest, and best Way of overcoming the world.
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What this Faith is which overcometh the world, I need not go far to seek. The next words to the Text resolve the doubt.What this Faith is which Overcometh the world, I need not go Far to seek. The next words to the Text resolve the doubt.
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'Tis the Believing that Jesus is the Son of God ; (that he is the true Messias,) and consequently the Believing all his Threats and Promises, the obeying all his Precepts and Commands.It's the Believing that jesus is the Son of God; (that he is the true Messias,) and consequently the Believing all his Treats and Promises, the obeying all his Precepts and Commands.
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But because we live in a sceptical Age; an Age which is apt to strike at the very Foundation of all Religion;
But Because we live in a sceptical Age; an Age which is apt to strike At the very Foundation of all Religion;
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and, with Celsus that Drolling Atheist, to object against the Christians, that which makes them so; their very Faith:
and, with Celsus that Drolling Atheist, to Object against the Christians, that which makes them so; their very Faith:
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as if the Doctrines of Christianity were received without due examination. Though this Objection might very well be retorted upon themselves; as if the Doctrines of Christianity were received without due examination. Though this Objection might very well be retorted upon themselves;
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For, who (I pray) are greater Dictatours, then the Opposers of Religion? And must not their followers be strangely credulous, who embrace the Prescripts of fallible men, in opposition to the Word of eternal Truth? Yet I shall briefly endeavour to shew, that Christ the second Person in the Trinity, whom we adore in expectation of eternal salvation, was the true Messias.
For, who (I pray) Are greater Dictators, then the Opposers of Religion? And must not their followers be strangely credulous, who embrace the Prescripts of fallible men, in opposition to the Word of Eternal Truth? Yet I shall briefly endeavour to show, that christ the second Person in the Trinity, whom we adore in expectation of Eternal salvation, was the true Messias.
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Taking then for granted the Divine authority of the Scriptures, the Writings of the Old and New Testament:
Taking then for granted the Divine Authority of the Scriptures, the Writings of the Old and New Testament:
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Though this must not be thought a Begging the Question;
Though this must not be Thought a Begging the Question;
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since there are better Arguments to prove them so, then can be produced for the truth of Salust, Livy, or any the most Authentick Historians:
since there Are better Arguments to prove them so, then can be produced for the truth of Sallust, Livy, or any the most Authentic Historians:
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This granted, 'tis manifest, that immediately upon the fall of Adam the Messias was promised, The seed of the woman shall break the Serpents head ; This granted, it's manifest, that immediately upon the fallen of Adam the Messias was promised, The seed of the woman shall break the Serpents head;
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and consequently raise his posterity to an higher pitch of preferment, than the integrity of his Creation entituled them to.
and consequently raise his posterity to an higher pitch of preferment, than the integrity of his Creation entitled them to.
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That Christ, born in the fulness of time, was the then promised Messias, is manifest; since in him were fulfilled all the Prophesies relating either to the Birth, Life, Person, or offices of the Messias. To begin with the First.
That christ, born in the fullness of time, was the then promised Messias, is manifest; since in him were fulfilled all the prophecies relating either to the Birth, Life, Person, or Offices of the Messias. To begin with the First.
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The coming of Elias, foretold by the Prophet Malachi: Behold, I will send you Elijah the Prophet, before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord.
The coming of Elias, foretold by the Prophet Malachi: Behold, I will send you Elijah the Prophet, before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord.
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Was not this accomplished by his forerunner Saint John Baptist, who by preaching repentance, by an extraordinary severity,
Was not this accomplished by his forerunner Saint John Baptist, who by preaching Repentance, by an extraordinary severity,
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and gravity suitable to that Doctrine, prepared the ways of the Lord, and made his paths strait ? And are not the Jews most sottishly barbarous, who will needs fetch Elias from Abrahams bosom, (that place of Rest) and so make him, a second time, undergo the miseries of this life,
and gravity suitable to that Doctrine, prepared the ways of the Lord, and made his paths strait? And Are not the jews most sottishly barbarous, who will needs fetch Elias from Abrahams bosom, (that place of Rest) and so make him, a second time, undergo the misery's of this life,
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for the fulfilling this prophesie? since whatsoever benefit they expected from him, they might have reaped from the strict pattern of the holy Baptist ;
for the fulfilling this prophesy? since whatsoever benefit they expected from him, they might have reaped from the strict pattern of the holy Baptist;
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whose life did so exactly resemble, if not outdo the Austerities of Elias ;
whose life did so exactly resemble, if not outdo the Austerities of Elias;
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that (unless they were wilfully blind) they must needs conclude him to be but a type of Saint John Baptist.
that (unless they were wilfully blind) they must needs conclude him to be but a type of Saint John Baptist.
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As for the Prophesie of Isaiah; Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son ;
As for the Prophesy of Isaiah; Behold, a Virgae shall conceive, and bear a Son;
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He that denieth such to have been the miraculous Birth of Christ, doth him a greater outrage,
He that Denieth such to have been the miraculous Birth of christ, does him a greater outrage,
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then his most malicious enemies the Jews ever offered him;
then his most malicious enemies the jews ever offered him;
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though they had most severe Laws against Adulterers, and means sufficient to prove that he was not born in marriage;
though they had most severe Laws against Adulterers, and means sufficient to prove that he was not born in marriage;
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for which they might have had the Confession of Joseph his reputed Father, and Mary his Mother.
for which they might have had the Confessi of Joseph his reputed Father, and Marry his Mother.
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The place of his Nativity was expressly appointed by the Prophet Micah, to be Bethlehem in Judea. And is it not manifest, that Christ born there, was the very person designed by the Prophet? as well by the answer, which Herod gave to the wise men,
The place of his Nativity was expressly appointed by the Prophet micah, to be Bethlehem in Judea. And is it not manifest, that christ born there, was the very person designed by the Prophet? as well by the answer, which Herod gave to the wise men,
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after he had enquired of the Doctours of the Law, where he should be born;
After he had inquired of the Doctors of the Law, where he should be born;
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as by that unparallelled murther (when he found himself mocked by them) of about fourteen hundred infants, that so he might be sure to cut him off, whom the Jews at that time most earnestly expected for their Deliverer. So horrid a Massacre!
as by that unparalleled murder (when he found himself mocked by them) of about fourteen hundred Infants, that so he might be sure to Cut him off, whom the jews At that time most earnestly expected for their Deliverer. So horrid a Massacre!
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that nothing but a cursed jealousie of loosing his usurped power, could have made the bloudy Tyrant guilty of it.
that nothing but a cursed jealousy of losing his usurped power, could have made the bloody Tyrant guilty of it.
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Then as for the manner, and condition of his life, foretold by Isaiah; that he should be despised,
Then as for the manner, and condition of his life, foretold by Isaiah; that he should be despised,
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and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief :and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief:
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Were not all these doleful passages verified in Christ? Did he not spend about thirty years of his Life, in a solitary, abject condition? When he made himself known unto the world, was he not upbraided with the meanness of his parentage? Is not this the Carpenters Son ? Was he not a man of sorrows, when in his Agony he complained, that his soul was exceeding sorrowful,
Were not all these doleful passages verified in christ? Did he not spend about thirty Years of his Life, in a solitary, abject condition? When he made himself known unto the world, was he not upbraided with the meanness of his parentage? Is not this the Carpenters Son? Was he not a man of sorrows, when in his Agony he complained, that his soul was exceeding sorrowful,
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even unto Death? And was he not acquainted with grief, when he uttered those Tragical words, upon the Cross, My God, my God,
even unto Death? And was he not acquainted with grief, when he uttered those Tragical words, upon the Cross, My God, my God,
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why hast thou forsaken me ?why hast thou forsaken me?
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Those words of David, they pierced my hands, and my feet, apparently specifie the manner of his Death:
Those words of David, they pierced my hands, and my feet, apparently specify the manner of his Death:
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And they must relate to Christ, since in Davids time there was no such punishment in fashion among the Jews.
And they must relate to christ, since in Davids time there was no such punishment in fashion among the jews.
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And were not all the other circumstances of it fulfilled to the least Punctilio? For, what could make those rude souldiers, who pierced his Sacred Side;
And were not all the other Circumstances of it fulfilled to the least Punctilio? For, what could make those rude Soldiers, who pierced his Sacred Side;
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that the scripture might be fulfilled, They shall look on him whom they have pierced ;
that the scripture might be fulfilled, They shall look on him whom they have pierced;
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so civil, as not to break his legs also? was not this done that another might be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken ?
so civil, as not to break his legs also? was not this done that Another might be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken?
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Was not likewise his Resurrection foreshewn by the same holy Writer? Thou wilt not leave my soul in Hell,
Was not likewise his Resurrection foreshewn by the same holy Writer? Thou wilt not leave my soul in Hell,
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neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see Corruption.
neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see Corruption.
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David could not speak this of himself, since he was laid unto his Fathers, put to bed in the dust,David could not speak this of himself, since he was laid unto his Father's, put to Bed in the dust,
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and suffered the corruption of the grave;
and suffered the corruption of the grave;
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But it had its completion in Christ, who according to his promise rose again from the Dead;
But it had its completion in christ, who according to his promise rose again from the Dead;
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in spite of all the attempts of the Jews to the contrary, their sealing the Stone, and setting a strict Watch:
in spite of all the attempts of the jews to the contrary, their sealing the Stone, and setting a strict Watch:
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For it was impossible, that the Conquerour of Death, should be detained Prisoner by the Grave.
For it was impossible, that the Conqueror of Death, should be detained Prisoner by the Grave.
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Were not all the miracles, which were to be wrought by the Messias, fully performed by him? He gave eyes to the blind, ears to the deaf, speech to the dumb, feet to the lame, restored the dead to life.
Were not all the Miracles, which were to be wrought by the Messias, Fully performed by him? He gave eyes to the blind, ears to the deaf, speech to the dumb, feet to the lame, restored the dead to life.
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These were such stupendious things, as surpassed the power of Nature, for their greatness; exceeded the slight of Magick, for their reality;
These were such stupendious things, as surpassed the power of Nature, for their greatness; exceeded the slight of Magic, for their reality;
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and were directly contrary to any Diabolical design, for as much as they aimed at the good, and benefit of mankind.
and were directly contrary to any Diabolical Design, for as much as they aimed At the good, and benefit of mankind.
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And 'tis very observable, that when the snarling Pharisees, would have blasted the credit of his miracles;
And it's very observable, that when the snarling Pharisees, would have blasted the credit of his Miracles;
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they used such a ridiculous argument as onely served to prove, how well they deserved that character which Christ gave of them, viz. that they were of their Father the Devil, or more then so,
they used such a ridiculous argument as only served to prove, how well they deserved that character which christ gave of them, viz. that they were of their Father the devil, or more then so,
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since they endeavoured to exceed him, in his essential property, of lying, and calumniating. Then as for his Offices.
since they endeavoured to exceed him, in his essential property, of lying, and calumniating. Then as for his Offices.
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He was to be a King; Infidel Jews! and so he was; though not as ye vainly imagined;
He was to be a King; Infidel jews! and so he was; though not as you vainly imagined;
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that he should prove a victorious Prince, conquer all the Nations of the earth, by the dint of his Sword;
that he should prove a victorious Prince, conquer all the nations of the earth, by the dint of his Sword;
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And that all the Potentates of the world, should lay down their Sceptres at his Triumphant feet.
And that all the Potentates of the world, should lay down their Sceptres At his Triumphant feet.
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From which of your Prophets, could ye fetch this conceit? At his coming were not swords to be beaten into Plowshares,
From which of your prophets, could you fetch this conceit? At his coming were not swords to be beaten into Ploughshares,
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and spears into pruning-hooks ? And therefore surely he never intended to march in Battel aray,and spears into pruning-hooks? And Therefore surely he never intended to march in Battle array,
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or to engage in any bloudy Conquests.
or to engage in any bloody Conquests.
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Was not he to be lowly, riding upon an Ass, and a Colt the Foal of an Ass ? and therefore a despiser of the Pomp, and Grandeur of this world. Was not he to be lowly, riding upon an Ass, and a Colt the Foal of an Ass? and Therefore a despiser of the Pomp, and Grandeur of this world.
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Did he not plainly disown all Sovereignty here on Earth? My kingdom is not of this World.
Did he not plainly disown all Sovereignty Here on Earth? My Kingdom is not of this World.
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And, indeed, what though he had been more victorious, than Alexander ? won more Battels,
And, indeed, what though he had been more victorious, than Alexander? wone more Battles,
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than ever Cesar did? Would this have given him a renown comparable to those victories, which he obtained over hearts, their unruly passions,
than ever Cesar did? Would this have given him a renown comparable to those victories, which he obtained over hearts, their unruly passion,
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and appetites? What though he had appeared in more magnificent splendour, than Herod when he sat on his gaudy Throne;
and appetites? What though he had appeared in more magnificent splendour, than Herod when he sat on his gaudy Throne;
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would this have been a Garb half so becoming the Son of God, as those Robes of Righteousness, which made him shine so bright in the world? His Kingly Power was conspicuous in more illustrious Instances, through the whole System of the Creation.
would this have been a Garb half so becoming the Son of God, as those Robes of Righteousness, which made him shine so bright in the world? His Kingly Power was conspicuous in more illustrious Instances, through the Whole System of the Creation.
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The Angels were ambitious to minister unto him. The Devils trembled at his word, and fell like lightning before him.
The Angels were ambitious to minister unto him. The Devils trembled At his word, and fell like lightning before him.
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The wind and the Sea obeyed him. Hunger and Thirst, those impatient desires, waited his leisure.
The wind and the Sea obeyed him. Hunger and Thirst, those impatient Desires, waited his leisure.
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Sickness and Health, Death and the Grave, and Hell it self were forced to acknowledge his Sovereignty. As for his Priestly Office.
Sickness and Health, Death and the Grave, and Hell it self were forced to acknowledge his Sovereignty. As for his Priestly Office.
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The Aaronical part of it he dispatched by offering himself a sacrifice to his incensed Father.
The Aaronical part of it he dispatched by offering himself a sacrifice to his incensed Father.
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And doth he not still continue a Priest, after the Order of Melchizedek, in blessing us,
And does he not still continue a Priest, After the Order of Melchizedek, in blessing us,
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and crowning us with the Gifts and Graces of the Holy Ghost?
and crowning us with the Gifts and Graces of the Holy Ghost?
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As for his Prophetical office, which consisted first in making known to us the Will of God;
As for his Prophetical office, which consisted First in making known to us the Will of God;
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This he did through the whole course of his Life;
This he did through the Whole course of his Life;
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but especially in that Divine Sermon on the Mount, wherein he added whatsoever was wanting, explained whatsoever was obscure in the Old Law:
but especially in that Divine Sermon on the Mount, wherein he added whatsoever was wanting, explained whatsoever was Obscure in the Old Law:
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and propounded Blessedness upon such easie, suitable, and pleasant Terms, that we cannot miss of Heaven, without making our selves miserable on Earth.
and propounded Blessedness upon such easy, suitable, and pleasant Terms, that we cannot miss of Heaven, without making our selves miserable on Earth.
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As for the second part of it, which consisted in foretelling things to come; of this he gave many Instances, particularly that sad one of the destruction of Jerusalem ;
As for the second part of it, which consisted in foretelling things to come; of this he gave many Instances, particularly that sad one of the destruction of Jerusalem;
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which he sighed out in the very anguish of his Soul, O Jerusalem, Jerusalem; Behold, your House is left unto you Desolate.
which he sighed out in the very anguish of his Soul, Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem; Behold, your House is left unto you Desolate.
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Which was accordingly accomplished by the Romans, under the conduct of Titus, about the 70 year of our Lord.
Which was accordingly accomplished by the Roman, under the conduct of Titus, about the 70 year of our Lord.
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When the miserable Jews, too late, found him a true Prophet to their cost. For from that very time they became a most distressed, and despised Nation.
When the miserable jews, too late, found him a true Prophet to their cost. For from that very time they became a most distressed, and despised nation.
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Instead of being any longer the Darlings of Heaven, the People of God, and the Seed of the Faithful;
Instead of being any longer the Darlings of Heaven, the People of God, and the Seed of the Faithful;
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they became the scorn of men, the refuse of the Earth, and a Proverb of Infidelity.
they became the scorn of men, the refuse of the Earth, and a Proverb of Infidelity.
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An instance so dismal, attended with such Tragical circumstances, that it alone is enough to strike terrour into all those, who will not believe that Jesus is the Son of God.
an instance so dismal, attended with such Tragical Circumstances, that it alone is enough to strike terror into all those, who will not believe that jesus is the Son of God.
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But if to this we add the miracles which he performed, The Divinity of his sayings;
But if to this we add the Miracles which he performed, The Divinity of his sayings;
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For never man spake like him : The unblameableness of his Life; For he did no sin, neither was guile found in his Mouth : For never man spoke like him: The Unblamableness of his Life; For he did no since, neither was guile found in his Mouth:
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If to these the infallible testimony of the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost ;
If to these the infallible testimony of the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost;
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the Confession of the Demoniack, What have I to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God most high? If to these the dismal Prodigies which happened at his Death:
the Confessi of the Demoniac, What have I to do with Thee, jesus, Thou Son of God most high? If to these the dismal Prodigies which happened At his Death:
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As the renting of the Vail of the Temple, to shew the Abrogation of the Old Law:
As the renting of the vail of the Temple, to show the Abrogation of the Old Law:
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the cleaving of the Rock, to upbraid the more stony hearts of his Crucifiers:
the cleaving of the Rock, to upbraid the more stony hearts of his Crucifiers:
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The total Eclipse of the Sun, that it might not behold the setting of the Sun of Righteousness.
The total Eclipse of the Sun, that it might not behold the setting of the Sun of Righteousness.
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If to these, his powerful Resurrection; and after he had conversed fourty days upon Earth, his no less wonderful Ascension:
If to these, his powerful Resurrection; and After he had conversed fourty days upon Earth, his no less wondered Ascension:
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And lastly, the great esteem his very enemies had of him, manifested in the motion which Tiberius made to the Senate for his Apotheosis :
And lastly, the great esteem his very enemies had of him, manifested in the motion which Tiberius made to the Senate for his Apotheosis:
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He who seriously considers these things, will be forced to confess with the Centurion, truly this was the Son of God.
He who seriously considers these things, will be forced to confess with the Centurion, truly this was the Son of God.
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Which Confession is that Faith which overcometh the World. And that it may prove effectual, it must be duly Qualified:
Which Confessi is that Faith which Overcometh the World. And that it may prove effectual, it must be duly Qualified:
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The second thing to be considered, What are the necessary Qualifications to render our Faith victorious.
The second thing to be considered, What Are the necessary Qualifications to render our Faith victorious.
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1. Then our Faith must be lively, Warm, and Active.
1. Then our Faith must be lively, Warm, and Active.
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For, if a dull, languid habit of Faith, would do the great work of our Salvation;
For, if a dull, languid habit of Faith, would do the great work of our Salvation;
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Then might those who are dead in trespasses and sins, hope for as fair an inheritance in the Kingdom of Heaven,
Then might those who Are dead in Trespasses and Sins, hope for as fair an inheritance in the Kingdom of Heaven,
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as any, who by mortifying their earthly members, raised themselves to newness of Life;
as any, who by mortifying their earthly members, raised themselves to newness of Life;
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Then might those lazy, cowardly souls, who never had courage enough to give Battle to any one single Lust, expect the same recompense of reward, with those generous spirits, who by the difficult,
Then might those lazy, cowardly Souls, who never had courage enough to give Battle to any one single Lust, expect the same recompense of reward, with those generous spirits, who by the difficult,
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and assiduous Acquists of virtue obtained a noble Victory over themselves; Then might the Regions of Purity be defiled by things common and unclean;
and assiduous Acquists of virtue obtained a noble Victory over themselves; Then might the Regions of Purity be defiled by things Common and unclean;
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And Heaven be so far from being a reward, that it would be as much shunned by all good men,
And Heaven be so Far from being a reward, that it would be as much shunned by all good men,
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as Hell is now dreaded by the wicked.
as Hell is now dreaded by the wicked.
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If an Historical, notional Faith would serve our turn, then might Lucifer, and his cursed crew hope to regain their first glorious estate, ( For the very Devils believe,
If an Historical, notional Faith would serve our turn, then might Lucifer, and his cursed crew hope to regain their First glorious estate, (For the very Devils believe,
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and tremble ) notwithstanding we are ascertain'd, that they are reserved in everlasting chains, under Darkness,
and tremble) notwithstanding we Are ascertained, that they Are reserved in everlasting chains, under Darkness,
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unto to the judgement of the great Day. In sum then; that I may neither enter into dispute with the Solifidian, concerning Justification by Faith alone;unto to the judgement of the great Day. In sum then; that I may neither enter into dispute with the Solifidian, Concerning Justification by Faith alone;
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nor yet contend with the Romanist, whether good works have any part in that glorious Act;
nor yet contend with the Romanist, whither good works have any part in that glorious Act;
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I am sure Saint James is positive in his determination; For as the Body without the Spirit is Dead, so is Faith without works also :
I am sure Saint James is positive in his determination; For as the Body without the Spirit is Dead, so is Faith without works also:
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And consequently no more able to obtain that difficult Victory, which is here attributed to a lively Faith,
And consequently no more able to obtain that difficult Victory, which is Here attributed to a lively Faith,
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then a dead Body is to perform the functions of Life.
then a dead Body is to perform the functions of Life.
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And indeed, as Epicurus was the greatest Atheist in the world, in allowing the existence of God;
And indeed, as Epicurus was the greatest Atheist in the world, in allowing the existence of God;
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but then, (as if he had suspected either his Prudence, or Justice in managing the affairs of the world) complementing him out of his Sovereignty over it,
but then, (as if he had suspected either his Prudence, or justice in managing the affairs of the world) Complimenting him out of his Sovereignty over it,
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for fear of disturbing the serenity of his Being:
for Fear of disturbing the serenity of his Being:
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so will the Solifidian be found to be the truest Infidel, who allowing Faith to be necessary to salvation, most perfidiously strips it of all those enlivening Properties, which might fit,
so will the Solifidian be found to be the Truest Infidel, who allowing Faith to be necessary to salvation, most perfidiously strips it of all those enlivening Properties, which might fit,
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and adorn it for so great an attainment. Our Faith must be Uniform, and Undivided.
and adorn it for so great an attainment. Our Faith must be Uniform, and Undivided.
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For there is one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, and one onely name under Heaven, given unto men whereby we must be saved; For there is one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, and one only name under Heaven, given unto men whereby we must be saved;
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even the name of the Lord Jesus. So long as the Christians continued together, and were of the same mind; even the name of the Lord jesus. So long as the Christians continued together, and were of the same mind;
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so long as they maintained simplicity, and liberality, being solicitous for nothing but an Holy life;
so long as they maintained simplicity, and liberality, being solicitous for nothing but an Holy life;
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when all the gain they studied was Godliness;
when all the gain they studied was Godliness;
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when all the strife, and emulation they had, was to outvie each other in the Practise of Piety;
when all the strife, and emulation they had, was to outvie each other in the practice of Piety;
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when there were no Divisions, but of Goods, and Possessions to be parted among the Needy:
when there were no Divisions, but of Goods, and Possessions to be parted among the Needy:
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Then did the Church flourish, and a daily Addition was made of them that should be saved.
Then did the Church flourish, and a daily Addition was made of them that should be saved.
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But when, instead of these lovely Qualities, there arose Sects, and Schisms; when once that unhappy Distinction was made of Paul, and Apollo ; of Christ, and Cephas ;
But when, instead of these lovely Qualities, there arose Sects, and Schisms; when once that unhappy Distinction was made of Paul, and Apollo; of christ, and Cephas;
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when men began to be lovers of themselves, more then of God ; when the old strife was renewed;
when men began to be lovers of themselves, more then of God; when the old strife was renewed;
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which of them should be the greatest ;which of them should be the greatest;
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when the loss of a Preferment, was cruelly revenged upon the Church, by the setting up of an Heresie;
when the loss of a Preferment, was cruelly revenged upon the Church, by the setting up of an Heresy;
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when the wits began to deride the simplicity of the Gospel; and the learned were divided about points of Faith:
when the wits began to deride the simplicity of the Gospel; and the learned were divided about points of Faith:
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Then did the Church truly suffer, and sustained more damage by these intestine broyles; then by the hottest persecutions of the Heathen Emperours. Of the truth whereof;
Then did the Church truly suffer, and sustained more damage by these intestine broils; then by the hottest persecutions of the Heathen emperors. Of the truth whereof;
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we have too sad an instance in the fourth Century; when the tares of Arianism, had almost quite choaked the wheat;
we have too sad an instance in the fourth Century; when the tares of Arianism, had almost quite choked the wheat;
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when the gates of Hell, were so near prevailing against the Church; that the Catholick Faith seemed to have but one Confessour;
when the gates of Hell, were so near prevailing against the Church; that the Catholic Faith seemed to have but one Confessor;
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the Church of Christ to be no where visible, but in Athanasius his Temple;
the Church of christ to be no where visible, but in Athanasius his Temple;
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if that common saying be true, The whole world against Athanasius, and Athanasius against the whole world. So much it concerns us to keep the Unity of the Spirit, in the bond of Peace.
if that Common saying be true, The Whole world against Athanasius, and Athanasius against the Whole world. So much it concerns us to keep the Unity of the Spirit, in the bound of Peace.
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For, as a Kingdom, so a Church divided within it self cannot stand.
For, as a Kingdom, so a Church divided within it self cannot stand.
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And since this cannot be effected by the sole Threats, and Menaces of the Gospel, (though most severe against Schismaticks) nor yet by the utmost power Christ hath committed to his Church, the dreadful sentence of excommunication;
And since this cannot be effected by the sole Treats, and Menaces of the Gospel, (though most severe against Schismatics) nor yet by the utmost power christ hath committed to his Church, the dreadful sentence of excommunication;
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by Saint Paul defined to be the delivering up to Satan : (For what will they care for the Power of the Keys, who account it their priviledge to be without the pale of the Church?) Therefore is it, that God hath ordained Kings to be Nursing Fathers; by Saint Paul defined to be the delivering up to Satan: (For what will they care for the Power of the Keys, who account it their privilege to be without the pale of the Church?) Therefore is it, that God hath ordained Kings to be Nursing Father's;
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And from hence arises another way (as ancient as Constantine the Great, the first Christian Emperour) of dealing with obstinate Dissenters, the enacting and executing Penal Laws against them.
And from hence arises Another Way (as ancient as Constantine the Great, the First Christian Emperor) of dealing with obstinate Dissenters, the enacting and executing Penal Laws against them.
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And may we not yet hope, that they whom forbearance made dangerous, and Toleration it self at length rendred intollerable;
And may we not yet hope, that they whom forbearance made dangerous, and Toleration it self At length rendered intolerable;
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may at last be reclaimed, (however, the danger prevented) by a late Renowned Act? An Act worthy the Royal Fiat of him who justly weareth the glorious Title of Defender of the Faith ;
may At last be reclaimed, (however, the danger prevented) by a late Renowned Act? an Act worthy the Royal Fiat of him who justly weareth the glorious Title of Defender of the Faith;
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and becoming the greatness of its establishers, who could never have done God and their Country, the Church and State better Service;
and becoming the greatness of its establishers, who could never have done God and their Country, the Church and State better Service;
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than by preventing and suppressing Schismatical and Seditious Conventicles. 3. Our Faith must be stedfast, and well grounded.
than by preventing and suppressing Schismatical and Seditious Conventicles. 3. Our Faith must be steadfast, and well grounded.
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For if it be tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, it must of necessity at last suffer Shipwrack.
For if it be tossed to and from, and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, it must of necessity At last suffer Shipwreck.
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They that have itching ears open to every Novel Teacher, are in danger of forfeiting the Ancient, Catholick Faith.
They that have itching ears open to every Novel Teacher, Are in danger of forfeiting the Ancient, Catholic Faith.
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Thus if instead of relying upon the Authority of Primitive Fathers and Councils, we admit of every upstart Writer;
Thus if instead of relying upon the authority of Primitive Father's and Councils, we admit of every upstart Writer;
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will not this at length invalidate the commands of the Apostles? If we receive our Religion from the Tribunal of the Civil Magistrates;
will not this At length invalidate the commands of the Apostles? If we receive our Religion from the Tribunal of the Civil Magistrates;
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may not this at last bring us under the condemnation of the Pharisees;
may not this At last bring us under the condemnation of the Pharisees;
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of rendring the Word of God of none effect, through their Traditions ? And as it must be stedfast,
of rendering the Word of God of none Effect, through their Traditions? And as it must be steadfast,
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so it must be well grounded.
so it must be well grounded.
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That is, we must be well assured of the truth of it our selves, and able to convince the gain-sayers.
That is, we must be well assured of the truth of it our selves, and able to convince the gainsayers.
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For our own assurance, 'tis enough, that we have the same Faith which was once delivered to the Saints ;
For our own assurance, it's enough, that we have the same Faith which was once Delivered to the Saints;
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That they had the honour to converse with the Authour of it; that they were Persons of the greatest Integrity;
That they had the honour to converse with the Author of it; that they were Persons of the greatest Integrity;
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and therefore would not deceive others; that they were Persons very inquisitive and circumspect; and therefore would not be deceived themselves;
and Therefore would not deceive Others; that they were Persons very inquisitive and circumspect; and Therefore would not be deceived themselves;
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that it was confirmed by miracles, attested and sealed by their Bloud;
that it was confirmed by Miracles, attested and sealed by their Blood;
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that it prevailed in spite of all opposition, and hath been kept entire in all Ages of the Church;
that it prevailed in spite of all opposition, and hath been kept entire in all Ages of the Church;
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According to Christs own Promise, That the Gates of Hell should never prevail against it.
According to Christ own Promise, That the Gates of Hell should never prevail against it.
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And now I might very well challenge our Modern Infidels, to produce half such convincing Arguments,
And now I might very well challenge our Modern Infidels, to produce half such convincing Arguments,
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for the certainty of any thing which they believe, as these which the Christian hath to assure him of the truth of his Faith.
for the certainty of any thing which they believe, as these which the Christian hath to assure him of the truth of his Faith.
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But the prosecution of this Topick, (though very pleasing) would carry me beyond the limits of a Sermon.
But the prosecution of this Topic, (though very pleasing) would carry me beyond the Limits of a Sermon.
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The best way to convince gain-sayers, is to hold fast the faithful word, as it hath been taught,The best Way to convince gainsayers, is to hold fast the faithful word, as it hath been taught,
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or as the Greek renders it;
or as the Greek renders it;
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which is according to Doctrine ; (not according to Fancy, private Interpretation, or the Pretensions to an extraordinary Light) For the constancy of the Christian in his Profession, hath always been found one of the best Arguments to confute Hereticks. which is according to Doctrine; (not according to Fancy, private Interpretation, or the Pretensions to an extraordinary Light) For the constancy of the Christian in his Profession, hath always been found one of the best Arguments to confute Heretics.
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Faith thus qualified, that hath good works for its Life-Guard, that is at unity with its self, that is built upon the Foundation of the Apostles,
Faith thus qualified, that hath good works for its Life-Guard, that is At unity with its self, that is built upon the Foundation of the Apostles,
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and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Corner stone; shall stand like an impregnable Fortress, against all the Batteries of the World.
and prophets, jesus christ himself being the chief Corner stone; shall stand like an impregnable Fortress, against all the Batteries of the World.
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The last thing to be considered, 3. That Faith thus Qualified is the best, and surest way of overcoming the World.
The last thing to be considered, 3. That Faith thus Qualified is the best, and Surest Way of overcoming the World.
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What is here meant by the World, let Saint John determine; The Lusts of the flesh, the Lusts of the eye, and the Pride of Life :
What is Here meant by the World, let Saint John determine; The Lustiest of the Flesh, the Lustiest of the eye, and the Pride of Life:
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to which we may add evil Examples, Persecutions, and in a word, whatsoever Bait the great Adversary of Mankind throws in our way, to seduce us from our Religion;
to which we may add evil Examples, Persecutions, and in a word, whatsoever Bait the great Adversary of Mankind throws in our Way, to seduce us from our Religion;
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and consequently as he dispossessed our First Parents of a Terrestrial, so to prevent our arrival at a Celestial Paradise.
and consequently as he dispossessed our First Parents of a Terrestrial, so to prevent our arrival At a Celestial Paradise.
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And are these the strongest Forces, which the World can muster up, and bring into the Field against us? Impar congressus ! The Flesh against the Spirit! The members against the mind!
And Are these the Strongest Forces, which the World can muster up, and bring into the Field against us? Impar congressus! The Flesh against the Spirit! The members against the mind!
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impotent Earth against the Powers of Heaven! all of them in open Rebellion; And may they receive a Doom answerable to their Crime.
impotent Earth against the Powers of Heaven! all of them in open Rebellion; And may they receive a Doom answerable to their Crime.
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1. Then Faith bids you consider the baseness and weakness of your Enemies. Lusts and Pride;
1. Then Faith bids you Consider the baseness and weakness of your Enemies. Lustiest and Pride;
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Things which the common consent of Mankind, hath branded with a note of Infamy. He that makes his Belly his God, hates to be counted a Glutton.
Things which the Common consent of Mankind, hath branded with a note of Infamy. He that makes his Belly his God, hates to be counted a Glutton.
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The covetous wretch, though he detesteth the virtue, courts the title of a liberal Person. He that is most addicted to vain-glory, would not be thought ambitious.
The covetous wretch, though he detesteth the virtue, Courts the title of a liberal Person. He that is most addicted to vainglory, would not be Thought ambitious.
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He that is seduced by every little temptation, thinks he is disparaged when you count him one of an easie facil temper.
He that is seduced by every little temptation, thinks he is disparaged when you count him one of an easy Facil temper.
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Can any thing then be more ignoble, than to be led captive by such vices which proclaim their baseness, by disowning their name? was it not a strange oversight in Esau, to sell his birth-right for a mess of pottage? A prodigious piece of folly in Judas, to betray his Master for a few pence? In Lucifer to forfeit Heaven, to gratifie his pride? And yet of this rank are all those, who surrender their Faith into the power of such mean adversaries.
Can any thing then be more ignoble, than to be led captive by such vices which proclaim their baseness, by disowning their name? was it not a strange oversight in Esau, to fell his birthright for a mess of pottage? A prodigious piece of folly in Judas, to betray his Master for a few pence? In Lucifer to forfeit Heaven, to gratify his pride? And yet of this rank Are all those, who surrender their Faith into the power of such mean Adversaries.
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'Tis highly against the points of Honour, for a Person of Quality to enter the field, and engage with a Peasant.
It's highly against the points of Honour, for a Person of Quality to enter the field, and engage with a Peasant.
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How much more dishonourable is it, for an high and Heaven-born Soul to be overcome, by the low and baese temptations of the World?
How much more dishonourable is it, for an high and Heavenborn Soul to be overcome, by the low and baese temptations of the World?
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2. Faith bids you consult your own strength, and gives you power to exert it. The Apostle could do all things through Christ which strengthned him ;
2. Faith bids you consult your own strength, and gives you power to exert it. The Apostle could do all things through christ which strengthened him;
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and if we cannot do so too, 'tis not because Christ is wanting to us, but we to our selves.
and if we cannot do so too, it's not Because christ is wanting to us, but we to our selves.
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The flesh, indeed, may war against the Spirit; The members may mutiny against the mind: But 'tis at their own peril if they do;
The Flesh, indeed, may war against the Spirit; The members may mutiny against the mind: But it's At their own peril if they do;
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for the one is weak and unwieldy, the other ready and active;
for the one is weak and unwieldy, the other ready and active;
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and if the members ever prevail, it must be through the consent, degeneracy, or inadvertency of the mind.
and if the members ever prevail, it must be through the consent, degeneracy, or inadvertency of the mind.
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We disparage our faculties, and dishonour God who gave them; when we think all the freedom left us, consisteth in a liberty to sin.
We disparage our faculties, and dishonour God who gave them; when we think all the freedom left us, Consisteth in a liberty to since.
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It were better for us if we had no wills at all, than that they should lye under such a fatal doom.
It were better for us if we had no wills At all, than that they should lie under such a fatal doom.
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We may, if we please, exercise that dominion, which is the undoubted right of our Supreme Powers.
We may, if we please, exercise that dominion, which is the undoubted right of our Supreme Powers.
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A manifest proof whereof is, that there are very few who are totally captivated by sin.
A manifest proof whereof is, that there Are very few who Are totally captivated by since.
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And they who are, have taken more pains, thus vilely to enslave themselves, than they need have been at in asserting the glorious liberty of the Sons of God.
And they who Are, have taken more pains, thus vilely to enslave themselves, than they need have been At in asserting the glorious liberty of the Sons of God.
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'Tis far more difficult to conquer the checks of Conscience, than to keep it void of offence both towards God, and towards man.
It's Far more difficult to conquer the Checks of Conscience, than to keep it void of offence both towards God, and towards man.
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3. Faith propounds to you the joys of Heaven, and assures you, that you shall be partaker of them,
3. Faith propounds to you the Joys of Heaven, and assures you, that you shall be partaker of them,
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if you continue faithful unto the end.
if you continue faithful unto the end.
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And shall the fading riches of this World, be preferred to the immortal treasures of the other? The transient, dull, nauseous delights of sense, to those vigorous, unallayed pleasures, which are at Gods right hand for evermore? Shall the ambition of being great here, hinder us from being so hereafter? Shall the unconstant blast of popular applause, prevent us of the joyful acclamations of Angels? Shall an earthly be more valuable,
And shall the fading riches of this World, be preferred to the immortal treasures of the other? The Transient, dull, nauseous delights of sense, to those vigorous, unallayed pleasures, which Are At God's right hand for evermore? Shall the ambition of being great Here, hinder us from being so hereafter? Shall the unconstant blast of popular applause, prevent us of the joyful acclamations of Angels? Shall an earthly be more valuable,
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than an Heavenly Crown? Shall light afflictions which are but for a moment, make us forfeit an eternal weight of Glory?
than an Heavenly Crown? Shall Light afflictions which Are but for a moment, make us forfeit an Eternal weight of Glory?
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These are such Considerations as have hitherto prevailed in the World; and they must do so still;
These Are such Considerations as have hitherto prevailed in the World; and they must do so still;
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unless we can dethrone the King of Kings; murther the immortality of the Soul; cancel the immutable laws of Good ▪ and Evil;
unless we can dethrone the King of Kings; murder the immortality of the Soul; cancel the immutable laws of Good ▪ and Evil;
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banish the reward which belongs to the one, and take away the punishment which is due to the other.
banish the reward which belongs to the one, and take away the punishment which is due to the other.
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And therefore in the last place.
And Therefore in the last place.
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That you may neither be overcome by the temptations of the World, nor think the joys of Heaven unattainable;
That you may neither be overcome by the temptations of the World, nor think the Joys of Heaven unattainable;
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Faith propounds to your imitation a whole cloud of witnesses, of Apostles and Prophets, of Martyrs and Confessours;
Faith propounds to your imitation a Whole cloud of Witnesses, of Apostles and prophets, of Martyrs and Confessors;
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who acquitting themselves valiantly, received a Crown for their recompense.
who acquitting themselves valiantly, received a Crown for their recompense.
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And as Faith is the means of overcoming the world, so is it the victory it self.
And as Faith is the means of overcoming the world, so is it the victory it self.
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For after it hath fought the good fight here below, and reigned till it hath put all its enemies under its feet;
For After it hath fought the good fight Here below, and reigned till it hath put all its enemies under its feet;
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then it begins to offer a kind of sacred violence to the Regions above, seeth Heaven open,
then it begins to offer a kind of sacred violence to the Regions above, sees Heaven open,
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and Christ standing at the right hand of God;
and christ standing At the right hand of God;
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and so never ceaseth to be victorious, until it be overcome in an abyss of Glory,
and so never ceases to be victorious, until it be overcome in an abyss of Glory,
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and swallowed up in the beatifical Vision. To conclude.
and swallowed up in the beatifical Vision. To conclude.
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Let not this Faith which heretofore subdued Kingdoms, and wrought righteousness, be it self overcome by the iniquity of Christian divisions;
Let not this Faith which heretofore subdued Kingdoms, and wrought righteousness, be it self overcome by the iniquity of Christian divisions;
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This Faith which fought with beasts at Ephesus, let it not be conquered by any brutish passion;
This Faith which fought with beasts At Ephesus, let it not be conquered by any brutish passion;
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Let not this Faith which hath hitherto silenced the Disputer of this World, be now drolled out of the Church by the Atheist;
Let not this Faith which hath hitherto silenced the Disputer of this World, be now drolled out of the Church by the Atheist;
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This Faith which stopped the mouths of lions, let it not be devoured by the Leviathan of our age. In a word;
This Faith which stopped the mouths of Lions, let it not be devoured by the Leviathan of our age. In a word;
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Keep this Faith which renowneth Kings, and maketh Princes famous, which enobleth Nobility, and keepeth the people in due subjection, which causeth a nation to flourish, which will render our lives happy here,
Keep this Faith which renowneth Kings, and makes Princes famous, which ennobleth Nobilt, and Keepeth the people in due subjection, which Causes a Nation to flourish, which will render our lives happy Here,
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and crown us with bliss hereafter. FINIS.
and crown us with bliss hereafter. FINIS.
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