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JOB I. 21. — The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.JOB I. 21. — The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
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THE Words acquaint us with the incomparable good Temper of Soul that Religious Job possessed in the midst of an unparallell'd Affliction. His case was thus:
THE Words acquaint us with the incomparable good Temper of Soul that Religious Job possessed in the midst of an unparalleled Affliction. His case was thus:
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A most tremendous Hurricane of Providence had overturned and swept away almost all his earthly Comforts;
A most tremendous Hurricane of Providence had overturned and swept away almost all his earthly Comforts;
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his Oxen and Asses were seiz'd by the Saheans, his Sheep destroyed by Lightning, his Camels carried away by the Caldeans, his Servants slain;
his Oxen and Asses were seized by the Saheans, his Sheep destroyed by Lightning, his Camels carried away by the Chaldaeans, his Servants slave;
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and which was worst of all, his dearer Children unhappily taken away in the midst of their Mirth;
and which was worst of all, his Dearer Children unhappily taken away in the midst of their Mirth;
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and the terrible Advice hereof brought him in Parcels by Messengers one upon the heels of another in one day.
and the terrible advice hereof brought him in Parcels by Messengers one upon the heels of Another in one day.
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A thing so dreadful, that at first sight one would think it was a Conspiracy of Providence to make as great and dismal Destruction amongst his Graces within,
A thing so dreadful, that At First sighed one would think it was a conspiracy of Providence to make as great and dismal Destruction among his Graces within,
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as it did amongst his Goods and Chattels, and Children without;
as it did among his Goods and Chattels, and Children without;
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and indeed this was the design of Satan, but not of God, as will appear to the serious Considerer of the meek and composed Remark he makes upon the Providence in the Words of my Text, The Lord, &c. where he doth not only implicitly acquit God of all Unrighteousness or Cruelty,
and indeed this was the Design of Satan, but not of God, as will appear to the serious Considerer of the meek and composed Remark he makes upon the Providence in the Words of my Text, The Lord, etc. where he does not only implicitly acquit God of all Unrighteousness or Cruelty,
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but expressly praise and bless him.
but expressly praise and bless him.
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A frame of heart as signally and wonderfully holy, as God's Providence was dreadful and astonishing.
A frame of heart as signally and wonderfully holy, as God's Providence was dreadful and astonishing.
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I shall consider this Practice of Job, not only as a matter of History, but as an example of Piety, proposed to us by the Holy Ghost for our imitation.
I shall Consider this Practice of Job, not only as a matter of History, but as an Exampl of Piety, proposed to us by the Holy Ghost for our imitation.
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And then they afford us this Observation. Doct. Every Christian is indispensibly obliged to bless the afflicting taking God.
And then they afford us this Observation. Doct. Every Christian is Indispensibly obliged to bless the afflicting taking God.
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I shall endeavour to give you the Sense, manifest the Truth, and shew you the Usefulness of this Doctrine.
I shall endeavour to give you the Sense, manifest the Truth, and show you the Usefulness of this Doctrine.
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In the Explication of the Doctrine, I shall first prevent some mistakes, and shew what is not the Sense of it: As,
In the Explication of the Doctrine, I shall First prevent Some mistakes, and show what is not the Sense of it: As,
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(1.) This Doctrine doth not mean, that we should love our Afflictions for their own sake;
(1.) This Doctrine does not mean, that we should love our Afflictions for their own sake;
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I humbly conceive, that this is impracticable, and our Religion obliges us not to the Practice of things absolutely imposible, I humbly conceive, that this is impracticable, and our Religion obliges us not to the Practice of things absolutely impossible,
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as is the loving any Evil as Evil; Pain, Loss, Poverty, Sickness or Death, cannot be loved for themselves;
as is the loving any Evil as Evil; Pain, Loss, Poverty, Sickness or Death, cannot be loved for themselves;
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'tis repugnant even to innocent Nature;
it's repugnant even to innocent Nature;
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Christ Jesus himself could not practice it, as we are taught by that Expression, If it be possible, let this cup pass from me.
christ jesus himself could not practice it, as we Are taught by that Expression, If it be possible, let this cup pass from me.
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Neither, (2.) Doth this Doctrine designedly plead for a Stoical impenetrableness, as tho it were a Virtue to be insensible of,
Neither, (2.) Does this Doctrine designedly plead for a Stoical impenetrableness, as though it were a Virtue to be insensible of,
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and unconcerned at the Afflictions of Providence;
and unconcerned At the Afflictions of Providence;
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this is very alien from the Sense of the Holy Ghost, the Frame of Job, or the Design of this Sermon: As the first is impracticable;
this is very alien from the Sense of the Holy Ghost, the Frame of Job, or the Design of this Sermon: As the First is impracticable;
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this is inhumane, if not impracticable too;
this is inhumane, if not impracticable too;
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for by the way, I think as few of the Stoicks arrived to their admired Apathy, as Quakers to their pretended Perfection.
for by the Way, I think as few of the Stoics arrived to their admired Apathy, as Quakers to their pretended Perfection.
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However, to entertain the Rebukes of Providence with a moderate proportioned sorrowful Resentment, I account virtuous and commendable.
However, to entertain the Rebukes of Providence with a moderate proportioned sorrowful Resentment, I account virtuous and commendable.
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Job himself expresseth somewhat of this nature, by rending his Mantle, shaving his Head, and falling down upon the ground.Job himself Expresses somewhat of this nature, by rending his Mantle, shaving his Head, and falling down upon the ground.
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And God teacheth us this Lesson, by creating us with a Disposition to grieve when his Providences call for it,
And God Teaches us this lesson, by creating us with a Disposition to grieve when his Providences call for it,
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for God maketh nothing in vain;
for God makes nothing in vain;
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then what need of Water and Sluices, if the one must never run, nor the other ever be drawn?
then what need of Water and Sluices, if the one must never run, nor the other ever be drawn?
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But affirmatively, the Doctrine doth intend,
But affirmatively, the Doctrine does intend,
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(1.) When God afflicts us by taking away from us, we must carefully prevent or suppress all quarrelling Discontent;
(1.) When God afflicts us by taking away from us, we must carefully prevent or suppress all quarreling Discontent;
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we are bound to see that there be no Rebels in our Hearts that find fault with God,
we Are bound to see that there be no Rebels in our Hearts that find fault with God,
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or that rise up and charge him foolishly;
or that rise up and charge him foolishly;
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'tis our Duty to keep the King of Heaven's Peace in our Souls at such times;
it's our Duty to keep the King of Heaven's Peace in our Souls At such times;
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to watch carefully againgst Tumults and Mutinies in our Hearts, which are ever and anon apt to rise at the least Provocation imaginable;
to watch carefully against Tumults and Mutinies in our Hearts, which Are ever and anon apt to rise At the least Provocation imaginable;
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yea many times, when there is none given at all. Here I conceive are two things to be minded.
yea many times, when there is none given At all. Here I conceive Are two things to be minded.
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(1.) In all our Afflictions we must take heed, that we do not rashly and proudly call our God to account concerning his Providences;
(1.) In all our Afflictions we must take heed, that we do not rashly and proudly call our God to account Concerning his Providences;
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for he is infinitely above us, and who dare say unto him, What doest thou? If we cannot understand the Wisdom or Usefulness of his Methods;
for he is infinitely above us, and who Dare say unto him, What dost thou? If we cannot understand the Wisdom or Usefulness of his Methods;
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we must silently adore, where we cannot fathom, and patiently wait till he unvail them. The Examination of a God is not the Province of a Creature; we must silently adore, where we cannot fathom, and patiently wait till he unveil them. The Examination of a God is not the Province of a Creature;
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though we may humbly enquire for our own Instruction, yet we may not proudly ask for Examination.
though we may humbly inquire for our own Instruction, yet we may not proudly ask for Examination.
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This is more than his Angels ever durst pretend to.
This is more than his Angels ever durst pretend to.
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(2.) We must be as careful, that in our Judgment made upon his Providence, we reflect not upon his Attributes.
(2.) We must be as careful, that in our Judgement made upon his Providence, we reflect not upon his Attributes.
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In the Language of Scripture, that we do not attribute Folly to God;
In the Language of Scripture, that we do not attribute Folly to God;
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we may not in any case think that God hath forgot himself, or acts unlike himself;
we may not in any case think that God hath forgotten himself, or acts unlike himself;
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for if we should, 'twould be nothing less than speaking Blasphemy in our Hearts, whose Words are as audible to God as those of our Mouths.
for if we should, 'twould be nothing less than speaking Blasphemy in our Hearts, whose Words Are as audible to God as those of our Mouths.
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If I mistake not, the Religious Aaron lived both these Particulars, when being afflicted severely by the Lord in the Death of his two Sons, He held his peace; his profound silence loudly speaking a Resolution in him, not to examine nor impeach the Great and Holy God.
If I mistake not, the Religious Aaron lived both these Particulars, when being afflicted severely by the Lord in the Death of his two Sons, He held his peace; his profound silence loudly speaking a Resolution in him, not to examine nor impeach the Great and Holy God.
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(2.) Our blessing the afflicting taking God, includeth a readiness in us to proclaim the Righteousness and Justice of all his afflictive Dispensations.
(2.) Our blessing the afflicting taking God, includeth a readiness in us to proclaim the Righteousness and justice of all his afflictive Dispensations.
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In all our Distresses and Sorrows, 'tis our Duty to think and acknowledge that God hath not wronged us, by exceeding the demerits of our Sins;
In all our Distresses and Sorrows, it's our Duty to think and acknowledge that God hath not wronged us, by exceeding the demerits of our Sins;
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but that we truly deserve the strokes we smart under, be they never so many; thus the poor afflicted Church of the Jews acknowledgeth, and so will every gracious Soul;
but that we truly deserve the Strokes we smart under, be they never so many; thus the poor afflicted Church of the jews acknowledgeth, and so will every gracious Soul;
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and thus doth Job himself, If I justify my self, mine own mouth shall condemn me:
and thus does Job himself, If I justify my self, mine own Mouth shall condemn me:
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If I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse. If I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.
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A gracious heart will justify God, tho by so doing he unavoidably throws dirt in his own face;
A gracious heart will justify God, though by so doing he avoidable throws dirt in his own face;
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he desires to honour God by Confession, tho it be to his own disparagement;
he Desires to honour God by Confessi, though it be to his own disparagement;
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as he rejoyces to see the Sun rise, tho it put out the Moon, and all the Stars.
as he rejoices to see the Sun rise, though it put out the Moon, and all the Stars.
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(3.) Our blessing the afflicting taking God, includeth our absolute Subjection to his Sovereign will. Here be two things.
(3.) Our blessing the afflicting taking God, includeth our absolute Subjection to his Sovereign will. Here be two things.
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(1.) 'Tis our duty to believe that God ought to have an unlimited Dominion over us and ours;
(1.) It's our duty to believe that God ought to have an unlimited Dominion over us and ours;
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to use and dispose as seemeth good to him; this is an acknowledging of God's right.
to use and dispose as seems good to him; this is an acknowledging of God's right.
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Thus Job confesseth, Behold he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, what doest thou? Which words describe to us not only God's irresistible Power, but his unquestionable Authority;
Thus Job Confesses, Behold he Takes away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, what dost thou? Which words describe to us not only God's irresistible Power, but his unquestionable authority;
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none can, none ought to oppose him;none can, none ought to oppose him;
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now in our Afflictions especially, we should firmly believe this, That God may take away our Yoke-fellows, Children, Health, Estates,
now in our Afflictions especially, we should firmly believe this, That God may take away our Yoke-fellows, Children, Health, Estates,
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or what he please, from us; 'tis his Right to dispose of us and ours.
or what he please, from us; it's his Right to dispose of us and ours.
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(2.) 'Tis our duty freely and fully to consent, that God shall exercise this Dominion over us and ours.
(2.) It's our duty freely and Fully to consent, that God shall exercise this Dominion over us and ours.
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The first Particular I told you, was an acknowledging of God's right. This second, is a rendring him his due.
The First Particular I told you, was an acknowledging of God's right. This second, is a rendering him his endue.
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The one we learn by the Light of Nature; the other is only performed by the help of Special Grace.
The one we Learn by the Light of Nature; the other is only performed by the help of Special Grace.
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We should unreservedly devote all our Comforts to his Sovereign disposal, lay all our Enjoyments, by sincere resignation, at his feet,
We should unreservedly devote all our Comforts to his Sovereign disposal, lay all our Enjoyments, by sincere resignation, At his feet,
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as the Disciples did the Price of their Estates at the Feet of the Apostles.
as the Disciples did the Price of their Estates At the Feet of the Apostles.
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When God cometh for any one of thy Comforts, 'tis thy Duty, Christian, like Araunah the Jebusite, to give like a King, unto thy King the Lord of Hosts; When God comes for any one of thy Comforts, it's thy Duty, Christian, like Araunah the Jebusite, to give like a King, unto thy King the Lord of Hosts;
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thou shouldest say to God, as he to David, Let my Lord take, and offer up to his own will, what seemeth good unto him.
thou Shouldst say to God, as he to David, Let my Lord take, and offer up to his own will, what seems good unto him.
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Thus the good old Eli replieth to Samuel, It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good.
Thus the good old Eli Replieth to Samuel, It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good.
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In which Words, he doth not only submit to the slaughter of his Sons, and the rejection of his Family from the Priesthood for ever (a terrible Providence) but also signifies, that if he had yet another Comfort left, the resignation of which would glorifie God, that also was heartily at his service.
In which Words, he does not only submit to the slaughter of his Sons, and the rejection of his Family from the Priesthood for ever (a terrible Providence) but also signifies, that if he had yet Another Comfort left, the resignation of which would Glorify God, that also was heartily At his service.
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Lord, how little of this is lived by the generality of professing Christians! Yet this is our Duty;
Lord, how little of this is lived by the generality of professing Christians! Yet this is our Duty;
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and questionless this was holy Job 's practice, and it should be ours daily.
and questionless this was holy Job is practice, and it should be ours daily.
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When God is taking away any of our Comforts, we should be so far from wresting them out of God's hands, that we should most unfeignedly offer them all.
When God is taking away any of our Comforts, we should be so Far from wresting them out of God's hands, that we should most unfeignedly offer them all.
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4. Our blessing the afflicting taking God, includeth our heedful conversing with the Divine Goodness and Mercy, that ever manageth all our Afflictions;
4. Our blessing the afflicting taking God, includeth our heedful conversing with the Divine goodness and Mercy, that ever manageth all our Afflictions;
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I intreat you, let this be carefully considered.
I entreat you, let this be carefully considered.
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All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth, unto such as keep his covenant, and his testimonies. All the paths of the Lord Are mercy and truth, unto such as keep his Covenant, and his testimonies.
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Even the frowns of his Providence as well as the smiles, these are not only just and righteous, but merciful and faithful;
Even the frowns of his Providence as well as the smiles, these Are not only just and righteous, but merciful and faithful;
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yea (the Lord help our unbelief) mercy and truth in the abstract. Now God expects that we firmly believe it, carefully observe it, and gratefully acknowledge it.
yea (the Lord help our unbelief) mercy and truth in the abstract. Now God expects that we firmly believe it, carefully observe it, and gratefully acknowledge it.
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1. That we firmly believe it: God never deceiveth us, therefore we should never mistrust him;
1. That we firmly believe it: God never deceives us, Therefore we should never mistrust him;
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God cannot be deceived, he is too wife for that; he cannot deceive, he is too just for that:
God cannot be deceived, he is too wife for that; he cannot deceive, he is too just for that:
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Therefore when God tells us, that however he deals with us, he is ever mindful of,
Therefore when God tells us, that however he deals with us, he is ever mindful of,
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and true to his Word in every Providence, we must honour him by believing;
and true to his Word in every Providence, we must honour him by believing;
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we should say, O my soul, though thy God taketh away this, and that, and the other comfort,
we should say, Oh my soul, though thy God Takes away this, and that, and the other Comfort,
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yet 'tis in love, mercy and truth, for he hath promised, he will never carry it otherwise towards thee.
yet it's in love, mercy and truth, for he hath promised, he will never carry it otherwise towards thee.
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2. That we carefully observe it;
2. That we carefully observe it;
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That we endeavour to taste and see that the Lord is good in his afflicting us.
That we endeavour to taste and see that the Lord is good in his afflicting us.
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God hath said, he will be good to us in every Providence, therefore we should believe it;
God hath said, he will be good to us in every Providence, Therefore we should believe it;
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God is good to us in every Providence, therefore we should observe and see it. 'Tis as really a fault to shut our eyes, as our ears.
God is good to us in every Providence, Therefore we should observe and see it. It's as really a fault to shut our eyes, as our ears.
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When God afflicts us, we observe his anger, tell his strokes, and pore upon his severity,
When God afflicts us, we observe his anger, tell his Strokes, and poor upon his severity,
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but neglect to heed his mercy in the Providence; but this is our fault; we should as impartially study the usefulness, as the pain of the Affliction:
but neglect to heed his mercy in the Providence; but this is our fault; we should as impartially study the usefulness, as the pain of the Affliction:
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A wise Patient will as much consider the wholsome tendency of his Physick, as its griping operation.
A wise Patient will as much Consider the wholesome tendency of his Physic, as its gripping operation.
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(3.) That we gratefully acknowledge it.
(3.) That we gratefully acknowledge it.
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'Tis our duty to thank and praise the Lord for his goodness to us, in afflicting of us:
It's our duty to thank and praise the Lord for his Goodness to us, in afflicting of us:
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This indeed is difficult, but 'tis as glorious when done; 'tis a Duty, and must be done.
This indeed is difficult, but it's as glorious when done; it's a Duty, and must be done.
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In every thing we must give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus, concerning us.
In every thing we must give thanks, for this is the will of God in christ jesus, Concerning us.
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What, may some say, must we give thanks for our sorrows, griefs and pressures? must we thank God for stripping, scourging and wounding us? I answer,
What, may Some say, must we give thanks for our sorrows, griefs and pressures? must we thank God for stripping, scourging and wounding us? I answer,
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so saith the Scripture, giving thanks always for all things unto God, &c. You'll be ready to say, this is an hard Lesson, who can learn it? You, by the grace of God, quickly,
so Says the Scripture, giving thanks always for all things unto God, etc. You'll be ready to say, this is an hard lesson, who can Learn it? You, by the grace of God, quickly,
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if you consider and believe the reason offer'd, in above mentioned 1 Thes. 5. This is the will of God in Christ Jesus, concerning you:
if you Consider and believe the reason offered, in above mentioned 1 Thebes 5. This is the will of God in christ jesus, Concerning you:
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where I conceive the Apostle would have us know, that every Providence, the adverse, as well as prosperous, is the gracious management of a God in Covenant, proceeding not from meer justice, but love and faithfulness;
where I conceive the Apostle would have us know, that every Providence, the adverse, as well as prosperous, is the gracious management of a God in Covenant, proceeding not from mere Justice, but love and faithfulness;
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and that therefore the Saints are as much obliged to praise God for the one, as for the other;
and that Therefore the Saints Are as much obliged to praise God for the one, as for the other;
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because their true interest is equally promoted by both;
Because their true Interest is equally promoted by both;
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as a man is as truly beholden to his Chyrurgion that cuts off his gangreen'd Leg,
as a man is as truly beholden to his Chirurgeon that cuts off his gangrened Leg,
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as to him that lends a Fillet to help bind it up.
as to him that lends a Fillet to help bind it up.
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I cannot therefore but admire the profoundness of Calvin 's Judgment, who thinks that Chrysostome did not fully reach the Sence of the Holy Ghost in this Text;
I cannot Therefore but admire the profoundness of calvin is Judgement, who thinks that Chrysostom did not Fully reach the Sense of the Holy Ghost in this Text;
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who, to these Words, This is the will of God;
who, to these Words, This is the will of God;
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adds only, Nempe ut gratias agamus: and therefore gives a more full account of them in the following Words.
adds only, Nempe ut gratias agamus: and Therefore gives a more full account of them in the following Words.
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Ego pleniorem sensum contineri puto his verbis, quod talis sit erga nos, Dei affectus in Christo ut in afflictionibus quoque largam habeamus materiam gratias agendi; Ego pleniorem sensum contineri puto his verbis, quod Talis sit Erga nos, Dei affectus in Christ ut in afflictionibus quoque largam habeamus Materiam gratias agendi;
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God is most certainly kind and good to his people when he afflicts them;
God is most Certainly kind and good to his people when he afflicts them;
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sure then in point of gratitude, they can do no less than acknowledge it to him and others. (1.) To him. Every kindness deserves thanks:
sure then in point of gratitude, they can do no less than acknowledge it to him and Others. (1.) To him. Every kindness deserves thanks:
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Afflictions are God's Kindnesses to the Saints, and therefore they should thank him for them. We thank God for our Food;
Afflictions Are God's Kindnesses to the Saints, and Therefore they should thank him for them. We thank God for our Food;
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what hinders, but that we should thank him for our Physick too? A good Man once put up a Bill to me to this effect, Sir, my Family is sorely visited with Sickness, I desire you would bless God on my behalf.
what hinders, but that we should thank him for our Physic too? A good Man once put up a Bill to me to this Effect, Sir, my Family is sorely visited with Sickness, I desire you would bless God on my behalf.
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I read the Note, and being amazed at the unusualness an singularity of it, did not acquaint the People with the Contents of it;
I read the Note, and being amazed At the unusualness an singularity of it, did not acquaint the People with the Contents of it;
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but (knowing who wrote it) afterwards asked the Person what he meant? Whether he had not mistaken? He told me, No, he thought himself obliged to the •ood God, that he would take so much notice of him,
but (knowing who wrote it) afterwards asked the Person what he meant? Whither he had not mistaken? He told me, No, he Thought himself obliged to the •ood God, that he would take so much notice of him,
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as to afflict him for his good.
as to afflict him for his good.
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When I heard that, I as much wondered at his extraordinary Piety, as at his unusual Bill.
When I herd that, I as much wondered At his extraordinary Piety, as At his unusual Bill.
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This is little practised, but is certainly the Duty of all the Saints. (2) To others.
This is little practised, but is Certainly the Duty of all the Saints. (2) To Others.
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The Holy David records the Mercy of an afflicting God, and proclaims his Praise to all the World, In very faithfulness hast thou afflicted me.
The Holy David records the Mercy of an afflicting God, and proclaims his Praise to all the World, In very faithfulness hast thou afflicted me.
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'Twas well for me, that I was afflicted, that I might learn thy precepts. And without dispute, 'tis what honours God, and would edify his People.'Twas well for me, that I was afflicted, that I might Learn thy Precepts. And without dispute, it's what honours God, and would edify his People.
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Thus I have given you the Sense of the Doctrine, the sum of which take in these few Words:
Thus I have given you the Sense of the Doctrine, the sum of which take in these few Words:
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'Tis the indispensible Duty of every Christian, when afflicted of God, composedly to bear his Hand, readily to submit to his Will, carefully to vindicate his Justice, firmly to believe, heedfully to observe,
It's the indispensible Duty of every Christian, when afflicted of God, composedly to bear his Hand, readily to submit to his Will, carefully to vindicate his justice, firmly to believe, heedfully to observe,
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and thankfully to acknowledge his mercy and faithfulness in the Providence.
and thankfully to acknowledge his mercy and faithfulness in the Providence.
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The next thing in order, is to shew the Truth of this Doctrine, which were altogether needless,
The next thing in order, is to show the Truth of this Doctrine, which were altogether needless,
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but that we are naturally purblind, and cannot see the things of our Duty, unless by many Arguments, Reasons,
but that we Are naturally purblind, and cannot see the things of our Duty, unless by many Arguments, Reasons,
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and Similitudes, they be brought very near to us.
and Similitudes, they be brought very near to us.
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Otherwise, what needs any Arguments to prove that we must not repine at, or reflect upon God? That we must not rebel against,
Otherwise, what needs any Arguments to prove that we must not repine At, or reflect upon God? That we must not rebel against,
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or be ungrateful to him? The thing may be clearly seen at a great distance by its own light;
or be ungrateful to him? The thing may be clearly seen At a great distance by its own Light;
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but we have bad Eyes, and they must be helped.
but we have bad Eyes, and they must be helped.
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I shall therefore offer some things to put us past doubt, That we ought, &c. —
I shall Therefore offer Some things to put us passed doubt, That we ought, etc. —
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(1.) However we are afflicted, 'tis certain, we should not murmur, because we are not injured.
(1.) However we Are afflicted, it's certain, we should not murmur, Because we Are not injured.
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Remember here what hath been plainly hinted already; 'tis not forbidden that we cry out. God that made us Men, ne're obliged us to be Blocks;
remember Here what hath been plainly hinted already; it's not forbidden that we cry out. God that made us Men, never obliged us to be Blocks;
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that that he requires, is this, that in our complaints we find no fault with Him, make no dishonourable Reflections upon Him. The word rendred complain, in Lament. 3.39.
that that he requires, is this, that in our complaints we find no fault with Him, make no dishonourable Reflections upon Him. The word rendered complain, in Lament. 3.39.
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doth most usually signify murmuring; is so rendred in the Margin of some Bibles, and I judg in that Sence to be understood in that Text. Surely we may cry under God's Rod,
does most usually signify murmuring; is so rendered in the Margin of Some Bibles, and I judge in that Sense to be understood in that Text. Surely we may cry under God's Rod,
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but we must not cry against his Hand; for all that he brings upon us, is justly brought upon us;
but we must not cry against his Hand; for all that he brings upon us, is justly brought upon us;
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and why should we reproach him that worketh Righteousness? Sith God dealeth fairly (and he cannot do otherwise) we have no reason to talk foul against him.
and why should we reproach him that works Righteousness? Sith God deals fairly (and he cannot do otherwise) we have no reason to talk foul against him.
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'Tis time enough to find fault when we are wrong'd; till then all murmuring is unreasonable, whatever we suffer.
It's time enough to find fault when we Are wronged; till then all murmuring is unreasonable, whatever we suffer.
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Hence by the way we may observe, That as there is no just ground for it on Earth,
Hence by the Way we may observe, That as there is no just ground for it on Earth,
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so neither is there in Hell; for there God wrongs not the damned Wretches, how severely soever he handles them.
so neither is there in Hell; for there God wrongs not the damned Wretches, how severely soever he handles them.
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(2.) 'Tis as plain, that in all our Afflictions we ought readily to proclaim the Righteousness of God, holding our peace;
(2.) It's as plain, that in all our Afflictions we ought readily to proclaim the Righteousness of God, holding our peace;
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and refraining from discontent and murmuring is not enough, we ought to open our mouths and praise God,
and refraining from discontent and murmuring is not enough, we ought to open our mouths and praise God,
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even for his righteousness and truth in afflicting us;
even for his righteousness and truth in afflicting us;
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because there can never be any reason given why God should lose his Glory, because we have sinned away our Comfort.
Because there can never be any reason given why God should loose his Glory, Because we have sinned away our Comfort.
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Honouring God is a Duty, as we are reasonable Creatures, capable of observing and proclaiming the glorious Perfections of his Nature and Works;
Honouring God is a Duty, as we Are reasonable Creatures, capable of observing and proclaiming the glorious Perfections of his Nature and Works;
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and not only as we are humoured, pleased, and accommodated with the good things of this Life;
and not only as we Are humoured, pleased, and accommodated with the good things of this Life;
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or else the rich, healthy, and prosperous only, were obliged to do him Honour, which we are so far from granting, that no Man in his Wits will ever desire that we should.
or Else the rich, healthy, and prosperous only, were obliged to do him Honour, which we Are so Far from granting, that no Man in his Wits will ever desire that we should.
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(3.) Nor is it less clear, That in all such Providences we ought readily to submit to his will,
(3.) Nor is it less clear, That in all such Providences we ought readily to submit to his will,
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because otherwise we are Rebels against our King. False to our Covenant. Enemies to our true Interest.
Because otherwise we Are Rebels against our King. False to our Covenant. Enemies to our true Interest.
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(1.) We are Rebels against our King. I would hope it were needless here to insist upon the Right God hath to manage us, and all our concerns:
(1.) We Are Rebels against our King. I would hope it were needless Here to insist upon the Right God hath to manage us, and all our concerns:
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He is our Lord and Sovereign upon the most indisputable accounts that can be; he is our Creator, we have our Being from him;
He is our Lord and Sovereign upon the most indisputable accounts that can be; he is our Creator, we have our Being from him;
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our Benefactor, we have our Mercies from him; he made us, he maintains us, and now can there possibly be any reason given,
our Benefactor, we have our mercies from him; he made us, he maintains us, and now can there possibly be any reason given,
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why he should not govern us, or dispose of us? I think 'tis past all doubt, that God is our rightful absolute Lord,
why he should not govern us, or dispose of us? I think it's past all doubt, that God is our rightful absolute Lord,
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and if so, then surely we ought to obey, and comply with his Will in all things;
and if so, then surely we ought to obey, and comply with his Will in all things;
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and when we do not, we Rebel against him.
and when we do not, we Rebel against him.
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(2.) We are false to our Covenant. We have promised to submit to his Will;
(2.) We Are false to our Covenant. We have promised to submit to his Will;
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we have more than once or twice avouched the Lord for our Master and King,
we have more than once or twice avouched the Lord for our Master and King,
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and given up our selves to him, to be ruled, and managed by him as he shall see good;
and given up our selves to him, to be ruled, and managed by him as he shall see good;
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we have renounced our own Wills, and taken his Will for our Law, and therefore in point of Fidelity we are bound readily to comply with the Will of an afflicting God;
we have renounced our own Wills, and taken his Will for our Law, and Therefore in point of Fidis we Are bound readily to comply with the Will of an afflicting God;
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if we do not, we are guilty of most vile falseness and perfidy. (3.) We are Enemies to our true Interest.
if we do not, we Are guilty of most vile falseness and perfidy. (3.) We Are Enemies to our true Interest.
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Which evidently lies in our being managed by an infinite Wisdom, Truth, and Goodness, and such is God.
Which evidently lies in our being managed by an infinite Wisdom, Truth, and goodness, and such is God.
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He that had rather govern himself, than be governed by his God, is (without Exception) a Fool, and an Enemy to himself.
He that had rather govern himself, than be governed by his God, is (without Exception) a Fool, and an Enemy to himself.
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However God deals with his People, 'tis clear as the Sun, they cannot be better managed;
However God deals with his People, it's clear as the Sun, they cannot be better managed;
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for if any can manage them better, it must be by reason of more wisdom, and more goodness; and good Lord!
for if any can manage them better, it must be by reason of more Wisdom, and more Goodness; and good Lord!
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where should they have it? Can the Rivers have more water than the Sea? Or have they any but what they have from the Sea?
where should they have it? Can the rivers have more water than the Sea? Or have they any but what they have from the Sea?
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As to the Fourth Particular, I judge, that the Text in the Ephesians, and the other in the Thessalonians, do sufficiently prove it:
As to the Fourth Particular, I judge, that the Text in the Ephesians, and the other in the Thessalonians, do sufficiently prove it:
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I shall therefore pass to the Uses, which shall be Five Inferences, and One Exhortation.
I shall Therefore pass to the Uses, which shall be Five Inferences, and One Exhortation.
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Application. Is it the Duty, &c. Then (1.) This helps to discover, that the generality of Professors of the Christian Religion, are very great scandals to the Religion they Profess;Application. Is it the Duty, etc. Then (1.) This helps to discover, that the generality of Professors of the Christian Religion, Are very great scandals to the Religion they Profess;
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or that Christianity is very little lived by the generality of its Professors, who can hardly arrive to a serious thankfulness in the midst of their Peace and Plenty;
or that Christianity is very little lived by the generality of its Professors, who can hardly arrive to a serious thankfulness in the midst of their Peace and Plenty;
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and when at any time they are tryed by Afflictive Providences, are so far from an Heavenly well pleasedness with the Wise and Good will of God, that their foolish Souls discover not only discontent,
and when At any time they Are tried by Afflictive Providences, Are so Far from an Heavenly well pleasedness with the Wise and Good will of God, that their foolish Souls discover not only discontent,
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but Disloyalty and Rebellion against the Sovereign of their Lives and Mercies:
but Disloyalty and Rebellion against the Sovereign of their Lives and mercies:
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What the Devil falsly insinuated against Job 1 ch. 9, 10. he may truly say of most Christians, viz. That they serve God for his good things;
What the devil falsely insinuated against Job 1 changed. 9, 10. he may truly say of most Christians, viz. That they serve God for his good things;
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their love to God is a mercenary base love;
their love to God is a mercenary base love;
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when God is Loved and Praised only or chiefly for the sake of his Creatures wherewith he benefits them;
when God is Loved and Praised only or chiefly for the sake of his Creatures wherewith he benefits them;
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and this is apparent, in that many Persons can hardly find matter of Praise to God any longer than his Sun shines,
and this is apparent, in that many Persons can hardly find matter of Praise to God any longer than his Sun shines,
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and his Showers fall on them.
and his Showers fallen on them.
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When God hath done for a season pouring down his favours upon them in that large measure as heretofore, they have done also Praising of Him, till the next convenient opportunity.
When God hath done for a season pouring down his favours upon them in that large measure as heretofore, they have done also Praising of Him, till the next convenient opportunity.
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If God turn his hand, they can turn their tongues from Thanksgiving, to Quarrelling; from Praise, to Discontent, if not Blasphemy and Cursing.
If God turn his hand, they can turn their tongues from Thanksgiving, to Quarreling; from Praise, to Discontent, if not Blasphemy and Cursing.
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You may assure your selves, this is quite another thing than true Religion. For
You may assure your selves, this is quite Another thing than true Religion. For
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(2.) This Doctrine plainly sheweth us, That 'tis our Duty to Love God for himself,
(2.) This Doctrine plainly shows us, That it's our Duty to Love God for himself,
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and all Creatures in Subordination to him:
and all Creatures in Subordination to him:
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For here you see the Religious Edomite Job Loving and Praising his God, when he had hardly a Creature-comfort left him to converse pleasantly with;
For Here you see the Religious Edomite Job Loving and Praising his God, when he had hardly a Creature comfort left him to converse pleasantly with;
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and what should hinder? He good man loved the Creature, but as a step by which he may ascend to the Creator,
and what should hinder? He good man loved the Creature, but as a step by which he may ascend to the Creator,
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and if that were took away, he needed it not, if the Lord would stoop to his Soul,
and if that were took away, he needed it not, if the Lord would stoop to his Soul,
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or lift up his Soul to himself.
or lift up his Soul to himself.
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And indeed, if we see any more than a subordinate relative us•fulness in the Creature, 'tis because the Devil hath set up a false light in our Souls;
And indeed, if we see any more than a subordinate relative us•fulness in the Creature, it's Because the devil hath Set up a false Light in our Souls;
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and if we delight in the creature principally for any other reason, than because they help us to Know and Love God, we prostitute our Souls to an Idol.
and if we delight in the creature principally for any other reason, than Because they help us to Know and Love God, we prostitute our Souls to an Idol.
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If it be our Duty to Love and Praise God when he strips us of Creature-Comforts,
If it be our Duty to Love and Praise God when he strips us of Creature comforts,
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then surely we are to Love Him for Himself, and His Creatures in a direct subordination to Him;
then surely we Are to Love Him for Himself, and His Creatures in a Direct subordination to Him;
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when we have them, we should rejoyce more that God is Glorified by His Bounty to us, than that we are accommodated;
when we have them, we should rejoice more that God is Glorified by His Bounty to us, than that we Are accommodated;
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and when he takes them away, we should rejoyce that he is Glorified by His Sovereingty over us, though we be not accommodated.
and when he Takes them away, we should rejoice that he is Glorified by His Sovereignty over us, though we be not accommodated.
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(3.) This teacheth us, That there is no such worth in Creature-enjoyments as we usually imagine:
(3.) This Teaches us, That there is no such worth in Creature enjoyments as we usually imagine:
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That all things that God hath made, are very good, having the footsteps of Divine Power, Wisdom,
That all things that God hath made, Are very good, having the footsteps of Divine Power, Wisdom,
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and Goodness imprinted on them, is past all question, and I readily grant;
and goodness imprinted on them, is passed all question, and I readily grant;
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and that there is a suitable agreeing convenicy in the good things of this life to mans necessities in this Animal state, I cannot deny;
and that there is a suitable agreeing convenicy in the good things of this life to men necessities in this Animal state, I cannot deny;
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but that the creatures in themselves, and with respect to Man, are less good than prejudiced Sinners do usually conceive, is certain from Scripture and daily experience, in as much as the one frequently tells us, they are all vanity,
but that the creatures in themselves, and with respect to Man, Are less good than prejudiced Sinners do usually conceive, is certain from Scripture and daily experience, in as much as the one frequently tells us, they Are all vanity,
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and the other as frequently finds it so.
and the other as frequently finds it so.
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Yet men pursue them (I mean Meat, Drink, Estates, Yokefellows, &c. ) as furiously as if they were undone if they had them not;
Yet men pursue them (I mean Meat, Drink, Estates, Yokefellows, etc.) as furiously as if they were undone if they had them not;
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and enjoy them so extravagantly and abusively as if they had no other good to spend their Souls upon;
and enjoy them so extravagantly and abusively as if they had no other good to spend their Souls upon;
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which if it were true, God would never make it our Duty to part with them with rejoycing,
which if it were true, God would never make it our Duty to part with them with rejoicing,
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as he doth in this Text, and in the 1 Thes. 5.16, 18. That there is less good in the Creature therefore than we usually think, is evident from this, that it may be our interest to be without them,
as he does in this Text, and in the 1 Thebes 5.16, 18. That there is less good in the Creature Therefore than we usually think, is evident from this, that it may be our Interest to be without them,
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and our Duty to Bless God when he takes them away; O that this may abide for ever upon your hearts!
and our Duty to Bless God when he Takes them away; Oh that this may abide for ever upon your hearts!
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(4.) This shews, That 'tis the truest Wisdom to get an heart mortified to the World, I mean to have one's Soul possess an even Spiritual temper in all revolutions of Providence,
(4.) This shows, That it's the Truest Wisdom to get an heart mortified to the World, I mean to have one's Soul possess an even Spiritual temper in all revolutions of Providence,
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so as not to be charmed or inveigled with the delights of Prosperity, or be disturbed or grieved at the little annoyances of adversity.
so as not to be charmed or inveigled with the delights of Prosperity, or be disturbed or grieved At the little annoyances of adversity.
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Must we Bless and Praise and Love God, when he takes away our comforts? then surely 'tis our Wisdom not to be excessively pleased when he gives them.
Must we Bless and Praise and Love God, when he Takes away our comforts? then surely it's our Wisdom not to be excessively pleased when he gives them.
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'Tis certainly a Vanity to Love the Presence of that much, which with chearfulness we must bid farewell the next time the Giver calls for it;
It's Certainly a Vanity to Love the Presence of that much, which with cheerfulness we must bid farewell the next time the Giver calls for it;
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he lives most rationally, that lives most soberly with respect to Creature-Comforts;
he lives most rationally, that lives most soberly with respect to Creature comforts;
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because as he best relisheth the Sweetness of them, and most perfectly knows the true tast of them,
Because as he best relisheth the Sweetness of them, and most perfectly knows the true taste of them,
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so he is best fitted to manage his Duty at their departure.
so he is best fitted to manage his Duty At their departure.
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If a man with Micah, 18 Judges 24. Converts his Gold and Silver into a God, no wonder if he run crying like a mad man after the Idol,
If a man with micah, 18 Judges 24. Converts his Gold and Silver into a God, no wonder if he run crying like a mad man After the Idol,
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when the true God takes it away.
when the true God Takes it away.
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Whereas the Spiritual Heavenly Soul can easily part with it, because he knew it, and comparatively despised it before.
Whereas the Spiritual Heavenly Soul can Easily part with it, Because he knew it, and comparatively despised it before.
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(5.) This shews us, that 'tis an Evil to indulge a Grief at the loss of Earthly comforts.
(5.) This shows us, that it's an Evil to indulge a Grief At the loss of Earthly comforts.
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I have told you already, that the Text doth not prescribe a stupid Stoicism.
I have told you already, that the Text does not prescribe a stupid Stoicism.
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But to admit a Grief too near, or entertain it too long for any Creature, is unbecoming a Servant of Christ, and a Professor of Religion;
But to admit a Grief too near, or entertain it too long for any Creature, is unbecoming a Servant of christ, and a Professor of Religion;
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to sorrow as those without hope, as in 1 Thes. 4.13. is expressed, is certainly a very great Sin, let the loss be what it will;to sorrow as those without hope, as in 1 Thebes 4.13. is expressed, is Certainly a very great since, let the loss be what it will;
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when persons sorrow is so great, that it breaks their Spirits, unfits them for Communion with God, and destroys their Health;
when Persons sorrow is so great, that it breaks their Spirits, unfits them for Communion with God, and Destroys their Health;
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when they Grieve as if they were undone, &c. this is certainly very evil;
when they Grieve as if they were undone, etc. this is Certainly very evil;
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or else when persons have never done Grieving, but like foolish Jonah think they do well to be angry with God,
or Else when Persons have never done Grieving, but like foolish Jonah think they do well to be angry with God,
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yea to be angry to the death, as in Jon. 3.9. this is Horrid and Abominable.
yea to be angry to the death, as in Jon. 3.9. this is Horrid and Abominable.
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How far are such persons from the right frame! Sinners take but little notice of this thing;
How Far Are such Persons from the right frame! Sinners take but little notice of this thing;
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but certainly where this frame doth prevail, it bespeaks a great deal of untamed pride in a Person;
but Certainly where this frame does prevail, it bespeaks a great deal of untamed pride in a Person;
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and signifies that there is very little Grace, if any at all in such a Soul. A Godly, Soul may be surprized,
and signifies that there is very little Grace, if any At all in such a Soul. A Godly, Soul may be surprised,
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and or ever he is aware, carried far into an extravagant passion of Grief, but usually is somewhat composed after the first storm;
and or ever he is aware, carried Far into an extravagant passion of Grief, but usually is somewhat composed After the First storm;
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but a long tedious fixed Grief for the loss of any Creature, shews either that the Soul never knew any thing greater than his Creature-comforts;
but a long tedious fixed Grief for the loss of any Creature, shows either that the Soul never knew any thing greater than his Creature comforts;
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or else that he is very much sunk into a Spiritual distemper, and for the present hath forgot the relish of Divine Consolation.
or Else that he is very much sunk into a Spiritual distemper, and for the present hath forgotten the relish of Divine Consolation.
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I now pass to the last Use, and it is this.
I now pass to the last Use, and it is this.
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(2.) Carefully endeavour to dispose your selves to entertain Afflictive Providences, as you ought, by conceiving congruously of them aforehand.
(2.) Carefully endeavour to dispose your selves to entertain Afflictive Providences, as you ought, by conceiving congruously of them aforehand.
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My Brethren, You are in a good measure ready for the bitterest Providence, and fitted to receive the saddest Revolution whatever,
My Brothers, You Are in a good measure ready for the Bitterest Providence, and fitted to receive the Saddest Revolution whatever,
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if you habitually conceive aright of an afflicted state:
if you habitually conceive aright of an afflicted state:
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I mean, if you usually hit the nature and end of such Providences in your apprehensions about them.
I mean, if you usually hit the nature and end of such Providences in your apprehensions about them.
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The Evils of this life, as they are managed for the Godly, are not by far so dreadful when fully understood,
The Evils of this life, as they Are managed for the Godly, Are not by Far so dreadful when Fully understood,
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as at first sight they did appear;
as At First sighed they did appear;
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certainly the reason why good Christians tremble at the approach of Temporal Evils, is because they do not know them;
Certainly the reason why good Christians tremble At the approach of Temporal Evils, is Because they do not know them;
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as heretofore the Poor Disciples cryed out, when Christ came on the Sea to them, as if a destroying Devil had been coming aboard the Ship;
as heretofore the Poor Disciples cried out, when christ Come on the Sea to them, as if a destroying devil had been coming aboard the Ship;
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whereas when they knew who 'twas, one of them dares go upon the waters that he may meet him.
whereas when they knew who 'twas, one of them dares go upon the waters that he may meet him.
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Many times a Godly Soul looketh upon an approaching Calamity with Consternation and Terrour, that he entertains with Profit, and reviews with unspeakable Pleasure;
Many times a Godly Soul looks upon an approaching Calamity with Consternation and Terror, that he entertains with Profit, and reviews with unspeakable Pleasure;
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and saith with David Psal. 119.71.
and Says with David Psalm 119.71.
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'Twas good for me, that I was afflicted, &c. As a Pleuretick Person is ready to dye when he sees the Surgeon and Lancet, who notwithstanding finds ease whilst the Blood runs,'Twas good for me, that I was afflicted, etc. As a Pleuretick Person is ready to die when he sees the Surgeon and Lancet, who notwithstanding finds ease while the Blood runs,
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and afterwards rejoyceth that 'tis done.
and afterwards Rejoiceth that it's done.
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Therefore let me entreat you that fear the Lord, to endeavour to conceive aright of all the severities of your Heavenly Father;
Therefore let me entreat you that Fear the Lord, to endeavour to conceive aright of all the severities of your Heavenly Father;
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and here I shall offer you these helps.
and Here I shall offer you these helps.
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(1.) You may be confident, that however he afflicts you, he designs not to satisfie His Justice by any thing He inflicts upon you:
(1.) You may be confident, that however he afflicts you, he designs not to satisfy His justice by any thing He inflicts upon you:
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and therefore he will not wound you either in Extremity, or to Eternity. When God Punisheth the Reprobate part of the World, He is demanding satisfaction of them;
and Therefore he will not wound you either in Extremity, or to Eternity. When God Punisheth the Reprobate part of the World, He is demanding satisfaction of them;
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and hence it is, that they cannot possibly tell how much, or how long it is they shall suffer.
and hence it is, that they cannot possibly tell how much, or how long it is they shall suffer.
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But 'tis not so with the Saints, their Surety hath fully answered the demands of justice in their stead;
But it's not so with the Saints, their Surety hath Fully answered the demands of Justice in their stead;
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and God will not, yea in justice cannot require it of the Principal, when he hath already received it of the Surety;
and God will not, yea in Justice cannot require it of the Principal, when he hath already received it of the Surety;
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and that Jesus Christ did satisfie the Father for the Sins of the Elect, is one of the Articles of our Creed;
and that jesus christ did satisfy the Father for the Sins of the Elect, is one of the Articles of our Creed;
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and we are not Christians if we question it. God acknowldgeth it in Job 33.24. as also in that he raised him up from the dead, and admitted him into Heaven:
and we Are not Christians if we question it. God acknowldgeth it in Job 33.24. as also in that he raised him up from the dead, and admitted him into Heaven:
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every Believer therefore may assure himself, that however God deal with him, He designs not to satisfie His justice upon him,
every Believer Therefore may assure himself, that however God deal with him, He designs not to satisfy His Justice upon him,
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nor intends to give the demerit of his Sins to him.
nor intends to give the demerit of his Sins to him.
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(2.) Whatever sad Providence befal you, God intends no proper loss, or real damage shall befall you;
(2.) Whatever sad Providence befall you, God intends no proper loss, or real damage shall befall you;
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no Revolutions shall Impoverish or Spoil a Servant of Jesus;
no Revolutions shall Impoverish or Spoil a Servant of jesus;
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for though the Enemy in Persecution, may take away his Worldly goods, he is no more damnified,
for though the Enemy in Persecution, may take away his Worldly goods, he is no more damnified,
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than he is whose house is emptied of worthless lumber, that he may come at his Cupboard or Coffers.
than he is whose house is emptied of worthless lumber, that he may come At his Cupboard or Coffers.
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Though a Distemper take away his ease or strength, he is not hurt, for the Grace he receives instead thereof, doth more than make him amends.
Though a Distemper take away his ease or strength, he is not hurt, for the Grace he receives instead thereof, does more than make him amends.
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Affliction takes nothing away from a Gracious Soul, but what is better missed than had; and therefore though it takes all his days he is never the poorer.
Affliction Takes nothing away from a Gracious Soul, but what is better missed than had; and Therefore though it Takes all his days he is never the Poorer.
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A Gracious Person hath but Three things worth the keeping, and those no Enemy shall take away. (1.) His Soul. (2.) His Grace. (3.) His God. (1.) His Soul;
A Gracious Person hath but Three things worth the keeping, and those no Enemy shall take away. (1.) His Soul. (2.) His Grace. (3.) His God. (1.) His Soul;
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which though it may by Death be separated from the Body; yet shall it never be in the hands of an Enemy:
which though it may by Death be separated from the Body; yet shall it never be in the hands of an Enemy:
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I mean, under the Tyranny of the World, Flesh, or Devil, for the Lord will redeem the Souls of his servants, Psal. 34.22. Tho the Cabinet may by an undistinguishing Providence be thrown here and there, yet God will take care of the Precious Jewel, That that be not lost. (2.) His Grace;
I mean, under the Tyranny of the World, Flesh, or devil, for the Lord will Redeem the Souls of his Servants, Psalm 34.22. Tho the Cabinet may by an undistinguishing Providence be thrown Here and there, yet God will take care of the Precious Jewel, That that be not lost. (2.) His Grace;
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which indeed is the only brightness of this Jewel; this the Soul shall never be totally deprived of. John 4.14. This spark is kindled by Heaven, and all the breath of Hell, and Water on Earth shall never quench it.
which indeed is the only brightness of this Jewel; this the Soul shall never be totally deprived of. John 4.14. This spark is kindled by Heaven, and all the breath of Hell, and Water on Earth shall never quench it.
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God hath set this plant, and it will grow in all Weathers, for Almighty Power protects it;
God hath Set this plant, and it will grow in all Weathers, for Almighty Power protects it;
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whatever a Believer loses, he never loses the Image of God; that cannot be lost. (3.) His God;
whatever a Believer loses, he never loses the Image of God; that cannot be lost. (3.) His God;
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Who though he may hide His Face, yet will not deny his Covenant, nor forget that he is the Believer's God by a sure deed of Gift;
Who though he may hide His Face, yet will not deny his Covenant, nor forget that he is the Believer's God by a sure deed of Gift;
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all the World can no more deprive a Believer of His God, than they can deprive God of Himself, for neither death uor life, &c. 1 Cor. 8.38.
all the World can no more deprive a Believer of His God, than they can deprive God of Himself, for neither death uor life, etc. 1 Cor. 8.38.
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now this being believed and considered, there is not so much matter of Terror in any Providence to a Soul that hath repented of Sin, and Believed in Christ.
now this being believed and considered, there is not so much matter of Terror in any Providence to a Soul that hath repented of since, and Believed in christ.
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(3.) What Troubles soever come upon you, are in the account of infinite Wisdom needful for you, to the carrying on your Sanctification,
(3.) What Troubles soever come upon you, Are in the account of infinite Wisdom needful for you, to the carrying on your Sanctification,
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and fitting ▪ you for the life of Heaven; as you may see in the 1 Peter 1.6. Mark 13.7. &c. God appoints no Visitation for his People, but what is necessary for them;
and fitting ▪ you for the life of Heaven; as you may see in the 1 Peter 1.6. Mark 13.7. etc. God appoints no Visitation for his People, but what is necessary for them;
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not but that God could save them another way;
not but that God could save them Another Way;
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for he can make his People perfectly Holy, and take them to Heaven the same instant he converts them;
for he can make his People perfectly Holy, and take them to Heaven the same instant he converts them;
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but he hath not so purposed, neither dare we say or think it would be best that he should;
but he hath not so purposed, neither Dare we say or think it would be best that he should;
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that way and method that God hath set for the saving of his People, requires that in this state they be exercised with various afflictions, to fit them for a better. Acts 14.22.
that Way and method that God hath Set for the Saving of his People, requires that in this state they be exercised with various afflictions, to fit them for a better. Acts 14.22.
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What though we cannot see the expediency of such Troubles? must they therefore be needless? God's ways are not as our ways,
What though we cannot see the expediency of such Troubles? must they Therefore be needless? God's ways Are not as our ways,
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nor his thoughts, as our thoughts;
nor his thoughts, as our thoughts;
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if he saith they be needful for us, 'tis our Duty as Creatures and Christians to do honour to his Infinite Wisdom, by a chearful compliance with his Providence.
if he Says they be needful for us, it's our Duty as Creatures and Christians to do honour to his Infinite Wisdom, by a cheerful compliance with his Providence.
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Should God stop the course of nature, and give us continually dry warm weather, because we think there is no need of showers or frosts, the World were undone;
Should God stop the course of nature, and give us continually dry warm weather, Because we think there is no need of showers or frosts, the World were undone;
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and as certainly should we be in great want, did God withhold all those evils He inflict without our Approbation.
and as Certainly should we be in great want, did God withhold all those evils He inflict without our Approbation.
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Christian, firmly believe it, for it is certainly true, That thou never feltest any pain, sufferedst any damage, met'st with any Trouble, underwentest any Persecution,
Christian, firmly believe it, for it is Certainly true, That thou never feltst any pain, sufferedst any damage, mettest with any Trouble, underwentest any Persecution,
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but what was truly proper for thee in thy Circumstances, but what thou didst really want as an hungry Man wants Bread, or a sick Man Physick.
but what was truly proper for thee in thy circumstances, but what thou didst really want as an hungry Man Wants Bred, or a sick Man Physic.
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And assure thy self, thou nor the Church of Christ shall ever smart under any new grief, till you stand in real need of it.
And assure thy self, thou nor the Church of christ shall ever smart under any new grief, till you stand in real need of it.
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For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men, Lam. 3.33.For he does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men, Lam. 3.33.
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God delighth not to afflict any of the Children of Men without cause, much less will he disquiet his own dear Children,
God delighth not to afflict any of the Children of Men without cause, much less will he disquiet his own dear Children,
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but when he sees it will promote his Glory, and their Good.
but when he sees it will promote his Glory, and their Good.
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This one Consideration would be of mighty force to quiet our Souls in the most dismal day,
This one Consideration would be of mighty force to quiet our Souls in the most dismal day,
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if seriously weighed, and throughly believed by us. (4.) It may be the Evils you feel or fear.
if seriously weighed, and thoroughly believed by us. (4.) It may be the Evils you feel or Fear.
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Christ Jesus hath suffered before you. Are you poor? So was he without Estate or Money, as in Matth. 8.20. Matth. 17.27. Are you despised? So was he, Isa. 53.3. Are you dejected in Spirit, tempted of Satan, deserted of God, persecuted of Men? Why all this did the blessed Redeemer suffer before you, Matth. 26.38. Matth. 4.1.
christ jesus hath suffered before you. are you poor? So was he without Estate or Money, as in Matthew 8.20. Matthew 17.27. are you despised? So was he, Isaiah 53.3. are you dejected in Spirit, tempted of Satan, deserted of God, persecuted of Men? Why all this did the blessed Redeemer suffer before you, Matthew 26.38. Matthew 4.1.
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Math. 27.46, &c. and is it such an heinous thing that God should deal with us as he hath with his only begotten Eternal well-beloved Son? Did our Lord and Master conflict with Sufferings whilst in this Life,Math. 27.46, etc. and is it such an heinous thing that God should deal with us as he hath with his only begotten Eternal well-beloved Son? Did our Lord and Master conflict with Sufferings while in this Life,
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and shall we be offended unless we go free? Why should we think it much to pledge Jesus Christ? What,
and shall we be offended unless we go free? Why should we think it much to pledge jesus christ? What,
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tho it be a bitter Draught, 'tis not destructive Poyson, otherwise the Son of God would never have put it to his Lips. We should not have such black thoughts of suffering, did we consider that a God-man was was the greatest sufferer on Earth,
though it be a bitter Draught, it's not destructive Poison, otherwise the Son of God would never have put it to his Lips. We should not have such black thoughts of suffering, did we Consider that a God-man was was the greatest sufferer on Earth,
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yea, a greater than any in Hell.
yea, a greater than any in Hell.
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(3.) God hath not laid upon you any Burthen, but what he has tried other Saints with before;
(3.) God hath not laid upon you any Burden, but what he has tried other Saints with before;
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and so he serves you as he serves the rest of his Children, and why should you expect to fare better than your Fellows? There hath no temptation happened to you,
and so he serves you as he serves the rest of his Children, and why should you expect to fare better than your Fellows? There hath no temptation happened to you,
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but such as is common to men, 1 Cor. 10.13.but such as is Common to men, 1 Cor. 10.13.
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And sure this should qualify you, that God hath not singled you out as eminent instances of extraordinary Indignation.
And sure this should qualify you, that God hath not singled you out as eminent instances of extraordinary Indignation.
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Oh! that this may fit us for all God's will, and mould us into an holy Compliance with his Sovereign Pleasure.
Oh! that this may fit us for all God's will, and mould us into an holy Compliance with his Sovereign Pleasure.
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If God bring the Sword upon us, and destroy us by War, he hath dealt so already with France, Hungary, Ireland, and other Christian Countries;
If God bring the Sword upon us, and destroy us by War, he hath dealt so already with France, Hungary, Ireland, and other Christian Countries;
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and we are not better than they; 'twill be well for us, if we be not found worse than any of them.
and we Are not better than they; it'll be well for us, if we be not found Worse than any of them.
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(6.) Whatever Calamity he visits you with, he will mightily support you under, and maintain you in.
(6.) Whatever Calamity he visits you with, he will mightily support you under, and maintain you in.
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When God bringeth his People into the Wilderness, he doth not leave them there to make their Party good in their own strength, (if he did, they were undone) but stands by and assists them according to his good word, in Isa. 41.10. Isa. 43.2.
When God brings his People into the Wilderness, he does not leave them there to make their Party good in their own strength, (if he did, they were undone) but Stands by and assists them according to his good word, in Isaiah 41.10. Isaiah 43.2.
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And indeed such sweet Experience have the Saints had of God's faithfulness in this matter, that in the midst of their Sufferings, they have forgot where they were,
And indeed such sweet Experience have the Saints had of God's faithfulness in this matter, that in the midst of their Sufferings, they have forgotten where they were,
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and have been even insensible of Torture, whilst it hath been inflicting.
and have been even insensible of Torture, while it hath been inflicting.
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Nay one, when he was let down from the Rack, was even sorry that he was to be tortured no longer.
Nay one, when he was let down from the Rack, was even sorry that he was to be tortured no longer.
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— And the same promises that were made good to them, are given to you;
— And the same promises that were made good to them, Are given to you;
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therefore think not unbecomingly of any Affliction, For this God is your God for ever and ever:
Therefore think not unbecomingly of any Affliction, For this God is your God for ever and ever:
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he will be your guide even unto death, as in Psalm 48.14.he will be your guide even unto death, as in Psalm 48.14.
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Say not you are weak, and shall sink under the weight of your Affliction, for his Power shall be made known,
Say not you Are weak, and shall sink under the weight of your Affliction, for his Power shall be made known,
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and in him you shall be able to do or suffer all things.
and in him you shall be able to do or suffer all things.
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(7.) Whatever Affliction God doth visit you with, he will exceedingly profit you by,
(7.) Whatever Affliction God does visit you with, he will exceedingly profit you by,
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for by it he will convey an encrease of Grace, and fitness for Glory; therefore let it not seem so terrible to you, to be in Poverty, Sickness, Pain,
for by it he will convey an increase of Grace, and fitness for Glory; Therefore let it not seem so terrible to you, to be in Poverty, Sickness, Pain,
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and Persecution, if thereby you may be made more like God, and fitted for the heavenly Glory.
and Persecution, if thereby you may be made more like God, and fitted for the heavenly Glory.
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(8.) Whatever trouble God brings you into, he will bring you victorious out of;
(8.) Whatever trouble God brings you into, he will bring you victorious out of;
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for with the Temptation he will provide a way for escape, that ye maybe able to hear it, 1 Cor. 10.13. Your Tryals, as they are not extream, so they shall not be everlasting, (as before) but either he will deliver you alive or dead;
for with the Temptation he will provide a Way for escape, that you maybe able to hear it, 1 Cor. 10.13. Your Trials, as they Are not extreme, so they shall not be everlasting, (as before) but either he will deliver you alive or dead;
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perhaps God will yet spare you to enjoy a Tranquility, and a prosperous State with the Church here on Earth,
perhaps God will yet spare you to enjoy a Tranquillity, and a prosperous State with the Church Here on Earth,
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and give you quiet from your Troubles all round about, according to that in Joshua 22.44.
and give you quiet from your Troubles all round about, according to that in joshua 22.44.
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or which is far better, take your Souls to the World of Rest and Peace, where you shall be out of Gunshot, &c. (9.) All your Troubles shall turn to your account in the other World, being managed to the Glory of God by you in this, through the assistance of the Spirit of Grace.
or which is Far better, take your Souls to the World of Rest and Peace, where you shall be out of Gunshot, etc. (9.) All your Troubles shall turn to your account in the other World, being managed to the Glory of God by you in this, through the assistance of the Spirit of Grace.
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God will not forget that Humility, Brokenness, Self-resignation, and Faith, that you exercise under all your Afflictions,
God will not forget that Humility, Brokenness, Self-resignation, and Faith, that you exercise under all your Afflictions,
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but will plentifully reward all another day, Rev. 2.2, 3, 19. God takes notice how the gracious Soul acteth Grace in tryal,
but will plentifully reward all Another day, Rev. 2.2, 3, 19. God Takes notice how the gracious Soul Acts Grace in trial,
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and is well-pleased with it, designs it a blessed recompence, so that a state of Affliction should not be thought so terrible by you. FINIS.
and is well-pleased with it, designs it a blessed recompense, so that a state of Affliction should not be Thought so terrible by you. FINIS.
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