Without naturall affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more then lovers of God;
Without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that Are good, Traitors, heady, High-minded, lovers of pleasures more then lovers of God;
TO a discourse upon these words, I cannot thinke of any fitter introduction then that wherewith our Saviour sometime began a Sermon of his, This day is this Scripture fulfilled.
TO a discourse upon these words, I cannot think of any fitter introduction then that wherewith our Saviour sometime began a Sermon of his, This day is this Scripture fulfilled.
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For by men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous boasters, proud, &c. I conceive is meant, men generally shall be so, otherwise this were nothing peculiar to the last,
For by men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous boaster's, proud, etc. I conceive is meant, men generally shall be so, otherwise this were nothing peculiar to the last,
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but common to all times, for in all times some, nay many have been lovers of themselves, covetous, boasters, proud, &c. Secondly, we have here the formall and hypocriticall godlinesse of the same times, in the last verse, having a forme of godlinesse. but denying the power thereof;
but Common to all times, for in all times Some, nay many have been lovers of themselves, covetous, boaster's, proud, etc. Secondly, we have Here the formal and hypocritical godliness of the same times, in the last verse, having a Form of godliness. but denying the power thereof;
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and vainely hope to please God with externall formalities, and performances, and great store of that righteousnesse for which Christ shall judge the world.
and vainly hope to please God with external formalities, and performances, and great store of that righteousness for which christ shall judge the world.
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as young Samuel was by his Mother Anna, and there we take a Solemne vow, To forsake the Devill and all his workes, the vaine pompe and glory of the world, with all the couetous desires of it, to forsake also all the carnall desires of the flesh,
as young Samuel was by his Mother Anna, and there we take a Solemn Voelli, To forsake the devil and all his works, the vain pomp and glory of the world, with all the covetous Desires of it, to forsake also all the carnal Desires of the Flesh,
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and pleasures of the world, are not the very Gods which divide the world amongst them, are not served more devoutly, confided in more heartily, loved more affectionately,
and pleasures of the world, Are not the very God's which divide the world among them, Are not served more devoutly, confided in more heartily, loved more affectionately,
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then the Father, Sonne, and Holy Ghost, in whose name we are baptized? deny if you can the daily and constant imployment of all men, to be either a violent prosecution of the vaine pompe and glory of the world,
then the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, in whose name we Are baptised? deny if you can the daily and constant employment of all men, to be either a violent prosecution of the vain pomp and glory of the world,
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and yet with this empty forme we please and satisfy our selves, as well as if we were lively borne againe by the Spirit of God, not knowing or not regarding what Saint Peter hath taught us, That the Baptisme which must save us, is, Not the putting away of the filth of the flesh,
and yet with this empty Form we please and satisfy our selves, as well as if we were lively born again by the Spirit of God, not knowing or not regarding what Saint Peter hath taught us, That the Baptism which must save us, is, Not the putting away of the filth of the Flesh,
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When we are come to yeares capable of instruction, many (which is lamentable to consider,) are so little regarded by themselves or others, that they continue little better then Pagans in a Common wealth of Christians,
When we Are come to Years capable of instruction, many (which is lamentable to Consider,) Are so little regarded by themselves or Others, that they continue little better then Pagans in a Common wealth of Christians,
or beleive him with halfe that simplicity, or serve him with halfe that dilligence? And then for the Lords prayer, the plaine truth is, we lye unto God for the most part cleane through it,
or believe him with half that simplicity, or serve him with half that diligence? And then for the lords prayer, the plain truth is, we lie unto God for the most part clean through it,
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and religiously worshiped and adored by all men? That his Kingdome should be advanced and inlarged? That his blessed will should be universally obayed? Who shews by his forsaking sinne, that he desires so much as he should do the forgivenes of it? Nay who doth not revenge upon all occasions, the affronts, contempts,
and religiously worshipped and adored by all men? That his Kingdom should be advanced and enlarged? That his blessed will should be universally obeyed? Who shows by his forsaking sin, that he Desires so much as he should do the forgiveness of it? Nay who does not revenge upon all occasions, the affronts, contempts,
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and injuries put upon him, and so upon the matter curse himselfe, as oft as he sayes forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespasse against us? How few depend upon God only for their dayly Bread, viz. the good things of this life,
and injuries put upon him, and so upon the matter curse himself, as oft as he Says forgive us our Trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us? How few depend upon God only for their daily Bred, viz. the good things of this life,
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as upon the onely giver of them, so as neither to get nor keepe any of them, by any meanes which they know or feare to be offensive unto God? How few desire in earnest to av•yed temptation? Nay who almost is there, that takes not the Divells Office out of his hand and is not himselfe a tempter both to himselfe and others? Lastly who almost is there that desires heartily and above all things so much as the thing deserves to be delivered from the greatest evill, sinne, I meane,
as upon the only giver of them, so as neither to get nor keep any of them, by any means which they know or Fear to be offensive unto God? How few desire in earnest to av•yed temptation? Nay who almost is there, that Takes not the Devils Office out of his hand and is not himself a tempter both to himself and Others? Lastly who almost is there that Desires heartily and above all things so much as the thing deserves to be Delivered from the greatest evil, sin, I mean,
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and the anger of God? Now beloved this is certaine, he that imployes not requisit industry, to obtaine what he pretends to desire, does not desire indeed,
and the anger of God? Now Beloved this is certain, he that employs not requisite industry, to obtain what he pretends to desire, does not desire indeed,
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And yet this is all which men generally do, and therefore herein also accomplish this prophecy, having a forme of godlinesse but denying the power thereof.
And yet this is all which men generally do, and Therefore herein also accomplish this prophecy, having a Form of godliness but denying the power thereof.
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And this were ill enough, were it in private, but we abuse God Almighty also with our publike and solemne formalities, we make the Church a Stage whereon to act our parts and play our pageants, there we make a profession every day of confessing our sinnes with humble, lowly,
And this were ill enough, were it in private, but we abuse God Almighty also with our public and solemn formalities, we make the Church a Stage whereon to act our parts and play our pageants, there we make a profession every day of confessing our Sins with humble, lowly,
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but upon all occasions, put all affronts and indignities upon you, would you say this were a thankfull man? Nay would you not make heaven and earth ring of his unthankfullnesse,
but upon all occasions, put all affronts and indignities upon you, would you say this were a thankful man? Nay would you not make heaven and earth ring of his unthankfulness,
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and detest him almost as much for his faire speeches, as his foule actions. Beloved such is our unthankfullnesse to our God and Creatour, to our Lord and Saviour;
and detest him almost as much for his fair Speeches, as his foul actions. beloved such is our unthankfulness to our God and Creator, to our Lord and Saviour;
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our tongues ingeminate, and crie aloud Hosanna, Hosanna, but the lowder voice of our lives and actions is crucifie him crucifie him: We Court God Almighty,
our tongues ingeminate, and cry aloud Hosanna, Hosanna, but the Louder voice of our lives and actions is crucify him crucify him: We Court God Almighty,
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and complement with him, and professe to esteeme his service perfect freedome, but if any thing be to be done, much more if any thing be to be suffered for him, here we leave him, we bow the knee before him,
and compliment with him, and profess to esteem his service perfect freedom, but if any thing be to be done, much more if any thing be to be suffered for him, Here we leave him, we bow the knee before him,
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If I should reckon up unto you, how many direct lies every wicked man tells to God Allmighty as often as he sayes Amen, to this forme of godlinesse, which our Church hath prescribed,
If I should reckon up unto you, how many Direct lies every wicked man tells to God Almighty as often as he Says Amen, to this Form of godliness, which our Church hath prescribed,
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and to restraine the remainder of our discourse to the Contrariety betweene our profession and performance, onely in two things, I meane Faith and Repentance.
and to restrain the remainder of our discourse to the Contrariety between our profession and performance, only in two things, I mean Faith and Repentance.
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if this were the language of our hearts as well as our tongues, how comes it to passe that the Study of it is so generally neglected? Let a booke that treates of the Philosophers stone, promise never so many mountaines of gold,
if this were the language of our hearts as well as our tongues, how comes it to pass that the Study of it is so generally neglected? Let a book that treats of the Philosophers stone, promise never so many Mountains of gold,
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and this worlds happinesse, can any man imagine that this booke would be unstudied by any man? and why then should I not beleive, That if the Scripture were firmely and heartily beleived, the certaine and onely way to happinesse which is perfect and eternall, it would be studied by all men, with all diligence? Seeing therefore most Christians are so cold and negligent in the study of it, preferre all other businesse, all other pleasures before it, is there not great reason to feare that many who pretend to beleive it firmely, beleive it not at all,
and this world's happiness, can any man imagine that this book would be unstudied by any man? and why then should I not believe, That if the Scripture were firmly and heartily believed, the certain and only Way to happiness which is perfect and Eternal, it would be studied by all men, with all diligence? Seeing Therefore most Christians Are so cold and negligent in the study of it, prefer all other business, all other pleasures before it, is there not great reason to Fear that many who pretend to believe it firmly, believe it not At all,
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or very weakely and faintly? If the Generall of an Army or an Embassadour to some Prince or State were assured by the King his Master, that the transgressing any point of his Commission should cost him his life,
or very weakly and faintly? If the General of an Army or an Ambassador to Some Prince or State were assured by the King his Master, that the transgressing any point of his Commission should cost him his life,
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and the exact performance of it, be recompenced with as high a reward as were in the Kings power to bestow upon him can it be imagined that any man who beleives this,
and the exact performance of it, be recompensed with as high a reward as were in the Kings power to bestow upon him can it be imagined that any man who believes this,
especially if it be delivered to him in writing, and at his pleasure to peruse it every day? Certainely this absurd negligence is a thing without example,
especially if it be Delivered to him in writing, and At his pleasure to peruse it every day? Certainly this absurd negligence is a thing without Exampl,
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and by the same reason, if we were firmely perswaded that this book doth indeed containe that charge and Commission, which infinitely more concernes us, it were not in reason possible,
and by the same reason, if we were firmly persuaded that this book does indeed contain that charge and Commission, which infinitely more concerns us, it were not in reason possible,
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seeing therefore most of us are so strangely carelesse, so grossely negligent of it, is there not great reason to feare, that though we have professors and protestors in aboundance,
seeing Therefore most of us Are so strangely careless, so grossly negligent of it, is there not great reason to Fear, that though we have professors and protesters in abundance,
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how few of our Ladies and Gentlewomen, doe or will understand, that a voluptuous life, is damnable and prohibited to them? Yet Saint Paul saith so very plainely;
how few of our Ladies and Gentlewomen, do or will understand, that a voluptuous life, is damnable and prohibited to them? Yet Saint Paul Says so very plainly;
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and yet the same Saint Paul forbids plainely this excesse even to women — also let women (he would have said it much rather to the men) array themselves in comely apparell, with shamefastnesse and modesty, not with embroidered haire,
and yet the same Saint Paul forbids plainly this excess even to women — also let women (he would have said it much rather to the men) array themselves in comely apparel, with shamefastness and modesty, not with embroidered hair,
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but requires of them thus much charity at least, that ever while they are providing for their Wives and Children, they should out of the increase wherewith God blesseth their industry, allot the poore a just and free proportion? and when they have provided for them in a convenient manner, (such as they themselves shall judge sufficient and convenient in others) that then they should give over making purchase after purchase,
but requires of them thus much charity At least, that ever while they Are providing for their Wives and Children, they should out of the increase wherewith God Blesses their industry, allot the poor a just and free proportion? and when they have provided for them in a convenient manner, (such as they themselves shall judge sufficient and convenient in Others) that then they should give over making purchase After purchase,
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or his speciall command concerning this matter, Quod superest da•• pauperibus, that •hich remaines give to the poore, or that which St. Iohn saith 1. Ep. 3. 17. reacheth home unto it.
or his special command Concerning this matter, Quod superest da•• pauperibus, that •hich remains give to the poor, or that which Saint John Says 1. Epistle 3. 17. reaches home unto it.
how dwelleth the love of God in him? which is in effect, as if he had said ▪ He that keepeth from any brother in Christ that which his brother wants and he wants not, doth but vainely thinke that he loves God,
how dwells the love of God in him? which is in Effect, as if he had said ▪ He that Keepeth from any brother in christ that which his brother Wants and he Wants not, does but vainly think that he loves God,
Where almost are the men that are or willbe perswaded the Gospell of Christ requires of men Humility, like to that of little Children, and that under the highest paine of damnation? That is, that we should no more over-value our selves,
Where almost Are the men that Are or willbe persuaded the Gospel of christ requires of men Humility, like to that of little Children, and that under the highest pain of damnation? That is, that we should no more overvalue our selves,
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then little children do, before we have put that pride into them, which afterwards we charge wholy upon their naturall corruption ▪ and yet our blessed Saviour requires nothing more Rigidly,
then little children do, before we have put that pride into them, which afterwards we charge wholly upon their natural corruption ▪ and yet our blessed Saviour requires nothing more Rigidly,
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nor more plainly then this high degree of humility, verily, saith he, I say unto you he speakes to his disciples affecting high places and demanding which of them should be greatest ▪ except ye be converted and become as little Children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdome of Heaven.
nor more plainly then this high degree of humility, verily, Says he, I say unto you he speaks to his Disciples affecting high places and demanding which of them should be greatest ▪ except you be converted and become as little Children, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Would it not be strange newes to a great many, that not onely adultery and fornication, but even uncleanenesse and lasciviousnesse, not only idolatry, and witchcraft, but hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, and contentions, not only murthers, but envying: not drunkenesse onely,
Would it not be strange news to a great many, that not only adultery and fornication, but even uncleanness and lasciviousness, not only idolatry, and witchcraft, but hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, and contentions, not only murders, but envying: not Drunkenness only,
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but revelling, are things prohibited to Christians, and such as if we forsake them not, we cannot inherit the Kingdome of heaven? and yet these things,
but reveling, Are things prohibited to Christians, and such as if we forsake them not, we cannot inherit the Kingdom of heaven? and yet these things,
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which are these, adultery, fernication, uncleanenesse, lasciviousnesse, &c of the which I tell you before as I have told you in times past, that they who do such things shall not inherit the Kingdome of God.
which Are these, adultery, fernication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, etc. of the which I tell you before as I have told you in times past, that they who do such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
If I should tell you that all bitternesse and evill speaking (nay such is the modesty and gravity which Christianity requires of us) foolish talke and jesting are things not allowed to Christians, would not many cry out these are hard and strange sayings who can heare them? and yet as strange as they may seeme, they have beene written well nigh 1600 yeares,
If I should tell you that all bitterness and evil speaking (nay such is the modesty and gravity which Christianity requires of us) foolish talk and jesting Are things not allowed to Christians, would not many cry out these Are hard and strange sayings who can hear them? and yet as strange as they may seem, they have been written well High 1600 Years,
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To come a little nearer to the businesse of our times, the cheife Actours in this bloudy Tragoedy, which is now upon the Stage, who have robb'd our Soveraigne Lord the King of his Forts, Townes, Treasure, Ammunition, Houses, of the Persons of many of his Subjects,
To come a little nearer to the business of our times, the chief Actors in this bloody Tragedy, which is now upon the Stage, who have robbed our Sovereign Lord the King of his Forts, Towns, Treasure, Ammunition, Houses, of the Persons of many of his Subject's,
Is it credible that they know and remember and consider the example of David recorded for their instruction? Whose heart smote him when he had but cut off the hemme of Sauls garment.
Is it credible that they know and Remember and Consider the Exampl of David recorded for their instruction? Whose heart smote him when he had but Cut off the hem of Saul's garment.
They that make no scruple at all of fighting with His Sacred Majesty, and shooting Musketts and Ordnance at Him (which sure have not the skill, to choose a Subject from a King) to the extreame hazard of his Sacred Person, whomby all possible obligations they are bound to defend, do they know thinke you the generall rule without exception or limitation left by the Holy Ghost for our direction in all such cases, Who can lift up his hand against the Lords Anoynted,
They that make no scruple At all of fighting with His Sacred Majesty, and shooting Muskets and Ordnance At Him (which sure have not the skill, to choose a Subject from a King) to the extreme hazard of his Sacred Person, whomby all possible obligations they Are bound to defend, do they know think you the general Rule without exception or limitation left by the Holy Ghost for our direction in all such cases, Who can lift up his hand against the lords Anointed,
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Or his counsell in the Booke of Ecclesiastes I counsell thee to keepe the Kings Commandement, and that in regard of the Oath of God, or because they possibly may pretend that they are exempted from,
Or his counsel in the Book of Ecclesiastes I counsel thee to keep the Kings Commandment, and that in regard of the Oath of God, or Because they possibly may pretend that they Are exempted from,
or unconcerned in the commands of obedience delivered in the Old Testament, do they know and remember the precept given to all Christians by S. Peter. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man,
or unconcerned in the commands of Obedience Delivered in the Old Testament, do they know and Remember the precept given to all Christians by S. Peter. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man,
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as unto them that are sent by him? or that terrible sanction of the same command, They that resist shall receiue to themselves damnation, left us by St. Paul in his Epistle to the Romans, who then were the miserable Subjects of the worst King, the worst man,
as unto them that Are sent by him? or that terrible sanction of the same command, They that resist shall receive to themselves damnation, left us by Saint Paul in his Epistle to the Roman, who then were the miserable Subject's of the worst King, the worst man,
or the fearefull judgement which befell Cor•h, Dathan, and Abiram, for this very sinne which now they commit and with a high hand still proceed in, it would be impossible but their hearts should smite them,
or the fearful judgement which befell Cor•h, Dathan, and Abiram, for this very sin which now they commit and with a high hand still proceed in, it would be impossible but their hearts should smite them,
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but by their oathes and curses, by their drunkennesse, and debauchery, by their irreligion and prophannesse, fight more powerfully against their party,
but by their Oaths and curses, by their Drunkenness, and debauchery, by their irreligion and profaneness, fight more powerfully against their party,
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but that strict caution which properly concernes themselves in the booke of Leviticus, I much ddoubt they have scarce ever hard of it, When thou goest to warr with thine Enemies,
but that strict caution which properly concerns themselves in the book of Leviticus, I much ddoubt they have scarce ever hard of it, When thou goest to war with thine Enemies,
For what is our cause? what is that which you fight, and we pray for? but to deliver the King and all his good Subjects out of the power of their Enemies, who will have no peace but with their slaves and vassalls:
For what is our cause? what is that which you fight, and we pray for? but to deliver the King and all his good Subject's out of the power of their Enemies, who will have no peace but with their slaves and vassals:
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and so many Achan's entering into Battle with us against the Cananites, seeing Publicanes and sinners on the one side, against Scribes and Pharisees on the other;
and so many Achan's entering into Battle with us against the Canaanites, seeing Publicans and Sinners on the one side, against Scribes and Pharisees on the other;
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and amongst us little or no zeale for reformation of what is indeed amisse, little or no care to remove the cause of Gods anger towards us, by iust ▪ lawfull, and Christian meanes;
and among us little or no zeal for Reformation of what is indeed amiss, little or no care to remove the cause of God's anger towards us, by just ▪ lawful, and Christian means;
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And that God in his justice, because we will not suffer his Judgements to atcheive their prime scope and intention, which is our amendment and reformation, may either deliver us up to the blind zeale and fury of our Enemies,
And that God in his Justice, Because we will not suffer his Judgments to atcheive their prime scope and intention, which is our amendment and Reformation, may either deliver us up to the blind zeal and fury of our Enemies,
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but from their not knowing him, their not knowing his will and their owne duty? not knowing how highly it concernes Souldiers above other professions to be religious,
but from their not knowing him, their not knowing his will and their own duty? not knowing how highly it concerns Soldiers above other professions to be religious,
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and then if ever when they are engaged in dangerous adventures, and every moment have their lives in their hands, When they go to warre with their Enemies,
and then if ever when they Are engaged in dangerous adventures, and every moment have their lives in their hands, When they go to war with their Enemies,
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but from our not beleiving what we pretend to beleive? For did we beleive firmly and heartily, that this Booke were given us by God for the rule of our Actions,
but from our not believing what we pretend to believe? For did we believe firmly and heartily, that this Book were given us by God for the Rule of our Actions,
and that obedience to it were the certaine and only way to eternall happinesse, it were impossible we should be such enemies to our selves, such Traytors to our owne soules,
and that Obedience to it were the certain and only Way to Eternal happiness, it were impossible we should be such enemies to our selves, such Traitors to our own Souls,
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But it is certaine, and apparent to all the world, that the greatest part of Christians, through grosse and willfull negligence remaine utterly ignorant of many necessary points of their duty to God, and man:
But it is certain, and apparent to all the world, that the greatest part of Christians, through gross and wilful negligence remain utterly ignorant of many necessary points of their duty to God, and man:
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and therefore it is much to be feared, that this booke, and the Religion of Christ contained in it, among an infinite of professours, labours with great penury of true beleivers.
and Therefore it is much to be feared, that this book, and the Religion of christ contained in it, among an infinite of professors, labours with great penury of true believers.
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but to this drawne from our willing ignorance of that which is easie and necessary for us to know, I will content my selfe to adde only one more taken, from our voluntary and presumptuous neglect to do those things which we know and acknowledge to be necessary.
but to this drawn from our willing ignorance of that which is easy and necessary for us to know, I will content my self to add only one more taken, from our voluntary and presumptuous neglect to do those things which we know and acknowledge to be necessary.
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and that he knowes but one way to it, and I should see him stand still or go some other way, had I any reason to beleive that this man beleives himselfe? Quid Verba audiam, cum facta videam, saith he in the Comedy, Protestatio contra factum non valet, sayeth the Law,
and that he knows but one Way to it, and I should see him stand still or go Some other Way, had I any reason to believe that this man believes himself? Quid Verba audiam, cum facta videam, Says he in the Comedy, Declaration contra factum non valet, Saith the Law,
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Beloved, if we did but beleive in God, so much as most Subjects do in their King, did we as verily beleive, that God could and would make us perfectly happy if we serve him,
beloved, if we did but believe in God, so much as most Subject's do in their King, did we as verily believe, that God could and would make us perfectly happy if we serve him,
though all the world should conspire to make us happy, how were it possible that to such a faith our lives should not be conformable? Who was there ever so madly in love with a present penny,
though all the world should conspire to make us happy, how were it possible that to such a faith our lives should not be conformable? Who was there ever so madly in love with a present penny,
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Now beloved the happinesse which the servants of Christ are promised in the Scripture, we all pretend to beleeve, that it exceeds the conjunction of all the good things of the world,
Now Beloved the happiness which the Servants of christ Are promised in the Scripture, we all pretend to believe, that it exceeds the conjunction of all the good things of the world,
and therefore seeing we are so apt upon trifling occasions, to hazard this heaven for this earth, this infinite for this finite, this all for this nothing, is it not much to be feared, that though many of us pretend to much faith, we have indeed very little or none at all? The summe of all which hath beene spoken concerning this point is this.
and Therefore seeing we Are so apt upon trifling occasions, to hazard this heaven for this earth, this infinite for this finite, this all for this nothing, is it not much to be feared, that though many of us pretend to much faith, we have indeed very little or none At all? The sum of all which hath been spoken Concerning this point is this.
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Were we firmely perswaded that obedience to the Gospell of Christ, is the true and only way to present and eternall happinesse, (without which faith no man living can be justified) then the innate desire of our owne happinesse could not but make us studious inquirers of the will of Christ, and conscionable performers of it;
Were we firmly persuaded that Obedience to the Gospel of christ, is the true and only Way to present and Eternal happiness, (without which faith no man living can be justified) then the innate desire of our own happiness could not but make us studious Inquirers of the will of christ, and conscionable performers of it;
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but we may safely and reasonably conclude what was to be concluded, That the Doctrine of Christ amongst an infinite of professors, labours with great scarcity of true,
but we may safely and reasonably conclude what was to be concluded, That the Doctrine of christ among an infinite of professors, labours with great scarcity of true,
But perhaps the truth and reality of our repentance may make some kind of satisfaction to God Almighty for our hypocriticall dallying with him in all the rest;
But perhaps the truth and reality of our Repentance may make Some kind of satisfaction to God Almighty for our hypocritical dallying with him in all the rest;
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and that the generallity of professors is so farre from a reall practise of true repentance, that scarce one in an hundred understands truly what itis.
and that the generality of professors is so Far from a real practice of true Repentance, that scarce one in an hundred understands truly what itis.
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Some satisfie themselves with a bare confession and acknowledgement either that they are sinners in generall ▪ or that they have committed such and such sinnes in particular, which acknowledgement comes not yet from the heart of a great many,
some satisfy themselves with a bore Confessi and acknowledgement either that they Are Sinners in general ▪ or that they have committed such and such Sins in particular, which acknowledgement comes not yet from the heart of a great many,
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then their true fault, that they are so? such are all they who impute all their commissions of evill to the unavoydable want of restraini•g grace, and all their omission of good to the like want of effectuall exciting grace. All such as pretend that the Commandements of God are impossible to be kept any better then they are kept,
then their true fault, that they Are so? such Are all they who impute all their commissions of evil to the unavoidable want of restraini•g grace, and all their omission of good to the like want of effectual exciting grace. All such as pretend that the commandments of God Are impossible to be kept any better then they Are kept,
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and thus the world, the Flesh and the Devill are even omnipotent enemies, and that God neither doth nor will give sufficient strength to resist and over come them.
and thus the world, the Flesh and the devil Are even omnipotent enemies, and that God neither does nor will give sufficient strength to resist and over come them.
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All such as lay all their faults upon Adam and say with those rebellious Israelites (whom God assures that they neither had nor should have just reason to say so) That their Fathers had eaten sowre grapes,
All such as lay all their Faults upon Adam and say with those rebellious Israelites (whom God assures that they neither had nor should have just reason to say so) That their Father's had eaten sour grapes,
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All such as seriously so perswade themselves, and thinke to hide nakednesse with such figg leaves as these, can no more be sayd to acknowledge themselves guilty of a fault,
All such as seriously so persuade themselves, and think to hide nakedness with such fig leaves as these, can no more be said to acknowledge themselves guilty of a fault,
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if when the present fit of sinne is past, and they are returned to themselves, the sting remaining breed some remorse of conscience, some complaints against their wickednesse and folly for having done so,
if when the present fit of sin is past, and they Are returned to themselves, the sting remaining breed Some remorse of conscience, Some complaints against their wickedness and folly for having done so,
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These heate-dropps, this morning dew of sorrow, though it presently vanish, and they returne to their sinne againe upon the next temptation as a dogg to his vomit when the pang is over,
These hate-drops, this morning due of sorrow, though it presently vanish, and they return to their sin again upon the next temptation as a dog to his vomit when the pang is over,
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So it is written of Iudas the sonne of perdition, Matth. 27. 5. NONLATINALPHABET he repented and went and hanged himselfe, and so constantly in other places.
So it is written of Iudas the son of perdition, Matthew 27. 5. he repented and went and hanged himself, and so constantly in other places.
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But that repentance to which remission of sinnes and salvation is promised is perpetually expressed by the word NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies a through change of the heart & soule, of the life and actions, NONLATINALPHABET Mat. 3. 2. which is rendred in our last translation, Repent for the Kingdome of heaven is at hand, But much better,
But that Repentance to which remission of Sins and salvation is promised is perpetually expressed by the word, which signifies a through change of the heart & soul, of the life and actions, Mathew 3. 2. which is rendered in our last Translation, repent for the Kingdom of heaven is At hand, But much better,
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and to take away occasion of cavilling our Liturgy from them that seeke it, and out of feare of encourageing carnall men to security in sinning, had beene so provident,
and to take away occasion of caviling our Liturgy from them that seek it, and out of Fear of encouraging carnal men to security in sinning, had been so provident,
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At what time soever a Sinner doth repent him of his sinnes from the bottome of his heart, I will put all his wickednesse out of my remembrance, saith the Lord;
At what time soever a Sinner does Repent him of his Sins from the bottom of his heart, I will put all his wickedness out of my remembrance, Says the Lord;
and keepe all my Statutes, and do that which is lawfull and right he shall surely live, he shall not dye, where I hope you easily observe that there is no such word as ▪ At what time soever a sinner doth repent, &c. and that there is a wide difference betweene this (as the word repent usually sounds in the eares of the people) and turning from all sinnes,
and keep all my Statutes, and do that which is lawful and right he shall surely live, he shall not die, where I hope you Easily observe that there is no such word as ▪ At what time soever a sinner does Repent, etc. and that there is a wide difference between this (as the word Repent usually sounds in the ears of the people) and turning from all Sins,
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and it is very strange that any Christian, who dyes in his right senses, and knowes the difference betweene heaven and hell, should faile of the performing it:
and it is very strange that any Christian, who dies in his right Senses, and knows the difference between heaven and hell, should fail of the performing it:
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but this worke of turning, keeping, and doing is (though not impossible by extraordinary mercy to be performed at last) yet ordinarily a worke of time, a long and a laborious worke (but yet heaven is very well worth it) and if you meane to go through with it, you had need goe about it presently.
but this work of turning, keeping, and doing is (though not impossible by extraordinary mercy to be performed At last) yet ordinarily a work of time, a long and a laborious work (but yet heaven is very well worth it) and if you mean to go through with it, you had need go about it presently.
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Which words containe an excellent and lively paterne for all true penitents to follow ▪ and whereunto to conforme themselves in their humiliation and repentance.
Which words contain an excellent and lively pattern for all true penitents to follow ▪ and whereunto to conform themselves in their humiliation and Repentance.
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And truly though their be no Ionas sent expressely from God to cry unto us Yet forty dayes and Nineveh shalbe destroyed, yet seeing the mouth of Eternall truth hath taught us, that a Kingdome divided is in such danger of ruine and destruction, that, morally speaking,
And truly though their be no Ionas sent expressly from God to cry unto us Yet forty days and Nineveh shall destroyed, yet seeing the Mouth of Eternal truth hath taught us, that a Kingdom divided is in such danger of ruin and destruction, that, morally speaking,
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if it continue divided it cannot stand, and seeing the strange and miserable condition of our Nation at this time, may give any considerable man just cause to feare, that as in Rehoboams case,
if it continue divided it cannot stand, and seeing the strange and miserable condition of our nation At this time, may give any considerable man just cause to Fear, that as in Rehoboams case,
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peradventure it would be a seasonable and necessary motion to be made to our King and his Nobles ▪ To revive this old Proclamation of the King of Nineveh, and to send it with authority through His Majesties dominions,
Peradventure it would be a seasonable and necessary motion to be made to our King and his Nobles ▪ To revive this old Proclamation of the King of Nineveh, and to send it with Authority through His Majesties Dominions,
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who can tell if God will turne and repent, and turne away from his fierce anger, that we perish not? Who can tell whether he that hath the hearts of King and people in his hand,
who can tell if God will turn and Repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not? Who can tell whither he that hath the hearts of King and people in his hand,
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and putting on sackcloth and sitting in ashes, and crying mightily unto God, of which yet we are come very short ▪ but it was also and that cheifly, their universall turning from their evill way, which above all the rest was prevalent and effectuall with God Almighty,
and putting on Sackcloth and sitting in Ashes, and crying mightily unto God, of which yet we Are come very short ▪ but it was also and that chiefly, their universal turning from their evil Way, which above all the rest was prevalent and effectual with God Almighty,
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In the Gospell of S. Luke. cap. 24. The condition of the new Covenant, to which remission of sinnes is promised, is expressed by the word NONLATINALPHABET ▪ Thus it behoved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead,
In the Gospel of S. Lycia. cap. 24. The condition of the new Covenant, to which remission of Sins is promised, is expressed by the word ▪ Thus it behooved christ to suffer and to rise from the dead,
and that (NONLATINALPHABET) Repentance and remission of sinnes should be preached in his name, which place if ye compare with that in the Gospell of S. Matthew. Go teach all Nations baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and that () Repentance and remission of Sins should be preached in his name, which place if you compare with that in the Gospel of S. Matthew. Go teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father,
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It will be no difficulty to collect, that what our Saviour calls in one place NONLATINALPHABET repentance, that he calls in another observing all that he hath commanded;
It will be no difficulty to collect, that what our Saviour calls in one place Repentance, that he calls in Another observing all that he hath commanded;
And as little could S. Paul Act. 20. 21. professe that the whole matter of his preaching was nothing else but NONLATINALPHABET Repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Iesus Christ:
And as little could S. Paul Act. 20. 21. profess that the Whole matter of his preaching was nothing Else but Repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Iesus christ:
and sincere obedience, all which are evidently not contained under the head of Faith, and therefore it is evident he comprized all these under the name of Repentance.
and sincere Obedience, all which Are evidently not contained under the head of Faith, and Therefore it is evident he comprised all these under the name of Repentance.
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In which words moreover it is very considerable, as also in another place, Heb. 6. where among the fundamentalls of Christianity the first place is given to NONLATINALPHABET I say it is very considerable, that though the word may not very absolutely be rendred repentance,
In which words moreover it is very considerable, as also in Another place, Hebrew 6. where among the fundamentals of Christianity the First place is given to I say it is very considerable, that though the word may not very absolutely be rendered Repentance,
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so for example, if instead of repentance to God Act. 20. and repentance from dead workes in the Epistle to the Heb. which our English tongue will hardly beare;
so for Exampl, if instead of Repentance to God Act. 20. and Repentance from dead works in the Epistle to the Hebrew which our English tongue will hardly bear;
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whereas on the other side if instead of repentance we should substitute sorrow (as every true and genuine interpretation may with advantage to the clearenesse of the sense be put in place of the word interpreted) and read the places sorrow towards God, and sorrow from dead workes, it is apparent that this reading would be unnaturall,
whereas on the other side if instead of Repentance we should substitute sorrow (as every true and genuine Interpretation may with advantage to the clearness of the sense be put in place of the word interpreted) and read the places sorrow towards God, and sorrow from dead works, it is apparent that this reading would be unnatural,
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and almost ridiculous, which is a great argument that NONLATINALPHABET to which forgivenesse of sinnes is promised in the Gospell, is not only sorrow for sinne, but conversion from sinne.
and almost ridiculous, which is a great argument that to which forgiveness of Sins is promised in the Gospel, is not only sorrow for sin, but conversion from sin.
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and effectuall amendment, and newenesse of life, without actuall ▪ and effectuall mortification, regeneration, sanctification, there is no hope, no possibility of Salvation.
and effectual amendment, and newenesse of life, without actual ▪ and effectual mortification, regeneration, sanctification, there is no hope, no possibility of Salvation.
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but he that doth the will of my Father which is in heaven, so our Saviour Matth. 7 21. And againe after he had delivered his most divine precepts in his Sermon on the mount (which Sermon containes the substance of the Gospell of Christ:) he closeth up all with saying:
but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven, so our Saviour Matthew 7 21. And again After he had Delivered his most divine Precepts in his Sermon on the mount (which Sermon contains the substance of the Gospel of christ:) he closeth up all with saying:
he that heareth these sayings of mine and doth them not (and yet these were the hardest sayings that ever he sayed) I will liken him to a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand, that is his hope of Salvation, upon a sandy and false ground when the raine descended, and the floods came,
he that hears these sayings of mine and does them not (and yet these were the Hardest sayings that ever he said) I will liken him to a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand, that is his hope of Salvation, upon a sandy and false ground when the rain descended, and the floods Come,
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So S. Paul. Gal. 5. 24. they then that have not done so, nor crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts, let them be as sorrowfull as they please, let them intend what they please, they as yet are none of Christs,
So S. Paul. Gal. 5. 24. they then that have not done so, nor Crucified the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest, let them be as sorrowful as they please, let them intend what they please, they as yet Are none of Christ,
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The workes of the flesh sayeth the same S. Paul. are manifest which are these, Adultery, Fornication, Uncleannesse, Lascivi ousnesse, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, Seditions, Heresies, Envyings, Murthers, Drunkennesse, revellings, of the which I tell you before,
The works of the Flesh Saith the same S. Paul. Are manifest which Are these, Adultery, Fornication, Uncleanness, Lascivi ousnesse, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, Seditions, Heresies, Envyings, Murders, drunkenness, revellings, of the which I tell you before,
they which do such things, and without amendment of life shall continue doeing them, shall not be excused, by any pretence of sorrow and good purposes.
they which do such things, and without amendment of life shall continue doing them, shall not be excused, by any pretence of sorrow and good Purposes.
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In Christ Iesus (saith the same Saint Paul in other places) nothing availeth but faith: nothing but a new creature, nothing but keeping the Commandements of God;
In christ Iesus (Says the same Saint Paul in other places) nothing availeth but faith: nothing but a new creature, nothing but keeping the commandments of God;
Follow peace with all men and holinesse (saith the Divine Authour of the Epistle to the Heb.) without which no man shall see the Lord. Saint Peter in his 2d. Epistle, commends unto us a golden chaine of Christian perfections;
Follow peace with all men and holiness (Says the Divine Author of the Epistle to the Hebrew) without which no man shall see the Lord. Saint Peter in his 2d. Epistle, commends unto us a golden chain of Christian perfections;
without effectuall conversion and reformation of life, which, it may well be feared ▪ hath sent thousands of soules to hell in a golden dreame of heaven.
without effectual conversion and Reformation of life, which, it may well be feared ▪ hath sent thousands of Souls to hell in a golden dream of heaven.
for the Law forgives no sinnes but requireth exact obedience, & curseth every one which from the beginning to the end of his life, continueth not in all things which are written in the Law to doe them;
for the Law forgives no Sins but requires exact Obedience, & Curseth every one which from the beginning to the end of his life, Continueth not in all things which Are written in the Law to do them;
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and that God will pardon their imperfections in the progresse of holinesse, who miscall not presumptuous and deliberate Sinnes by the name of imperfections;
and that God will pardon their imperfections in the progress of holiness, who miscall not presumptuous and deliberate Sins by the name of imperfections;
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onely I forewarne you that you must never looke to be admitted to the wedding feast of the Kings Son, either in the impure raggs of any customary sinne,
only I forewarn you that you must never look to be admitted to the wedding feast of the Kings Son, either in the impure rags of any customary sin,
that great violence is required by our Saviour for the taking of this Kingdome, that the race we are to run is a long race, the building we are to erect is a great building,
that great violence is required by our Saviour for the taking of this Kingdom, that the raze we Are to run is a long raze, the building we Are to erect is a great building,
Onely I would perswade you, and I hope I have done, that that repentance which is not effectuall to true and timely conversion will never be available unto eternall salvation.
Only I would persuade you, and I hope I have done, that that Repentance which is not effectual to true and timely conversion will never be available unto Eternal salvation.
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then certainely I have proved withall, that that repentance wherewith the generality of Christians content themselves, notwithstanding their great professions what they are,
then Certainly I have proved withal, that that Repentance wherewith the generality of Christians content themselves, notwithstanding their great professions what they Are,
And now what remaines but that (as I said in the beginning,) I should humbly intreat and earnestly exhort every man that hath heard mee this day, to confute in his particular what I have proved true in the generall.
And now what remains but that (as I said in the beginning,) I should humbly entreat and earnestly exhort every man that hath herd me this day, to confute in his particular what I have proved true in the general.
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To take care that the sinne of formality, though it be the sinne of our times, may yet not be the sinne of our persons, that we satisfy not our selves with the shadowes of Religion, without the substance of it,
To take care that the sin of formality, though it be the sin of our times, may yet not be the sin of our Persons, that we satisfy not our selves with the shadows of Religion, without the substance of it,
nor were joyned with the sincerity of an honest heart, he professeth frequently almost in all the Prophets, not onely his scorne and contempt of them all, as fond, empty, and ridiculous;
nor were joined with the sincerity of an honest heart, he Professes frequently almost in all the prophets, not only his scorn and contempt of them all, as found, empty, and ridiculous;
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The Sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to God, Prov. 15. 8. What have I to doe with the multitude of your Sacrifices? saith the Lord, Esay the first, I am full of the burnt offerings of Rammes,
The Sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to God, Curae 15. 8. What have I to do with the multitude of your Sacrifices? Says the Lord, Isaiah the First, I am full of the burned offerings of Rams,
And againe Isa. 66. 3. He that kills an Oxe is as if he slew a man, he that sacrificeth a Lambe as if he cut off a Doggs necke, he that offereth an oblation as if he offered Swines flesh, he that burned incense,
And again Isaiah 66. 3. He that kills an Ox is as if he slew a man, he that Sacrificeth a Lamb as if he Cut off a Dogs neck, he that Offereth an oblation as if he offered Swine Flesh, he that burned incense,
and exacting so much the greater sincerity of the heart, even because it disburdens the outward man of the performance of Legall rites and observances.
and exacting so much the greater sincerity of the heart, even Because it disburdens the outward man of the performance of Legal Rites and observances.
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And therefore if we now under the Gospell, shall thinke to delude God Allmighty, as Micholl did Saul, with an Idoll hand somely drest instead of the true David. If we shall content and please our selves, with being of such or such a Sect or profession, with going to Church, saying,
And Therefore if we now under the Gospel, shall think to delude God Almighty, as Michael did Saul, with an Idol hand somely dressed instead of the true David. If we shall content and please our selves, with being of such or such a Sect or profession, with going to Church, saying,
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or zeale against them, or indeed with any thing besides constant piety towards God, Loyalty and obedience towards our Soveraigne, justice and charity towards all our Neighbours, temperance, chastity,
or zeal against them, or indeed with any thing beside constant piety towards God, Loyalty and Obedience towards our Sovereign, Justice and charity towards all our Neighbours, temperance, chastity,
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In the next place let mee intreat you to consider the fearfull judgement which God hath particularly threatned to this very sinne of drawing nigh unto him with our lipps,
In the next place let me entreat you to Consider the fearful judgement which God hath particularly threatened to this very sin of drawing High unto him with our lips,
For if the spirit of deepe sleepe were not upon us, how could we sleepe so securely even upon the brinke of the pit of perdition? how could we proceed on so confidently in our mirth and jollity,
For if the Spirit of deep sleep were not upon us, how could we sleep so securely even upon the brink of the pit of perdition? how could we proceed on so confidently in our mirth and jollity,
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and religion by the Kings Oath, by his execrations on himselfe, and his posterity in case he should violate it, by the oathes of all his Ministers not to consent to or be instruments in such a violation, by the so much desired Trienniall Parliament, from which no transgressor can possibly be secure;
and Religion by the Kings Oath, by his execrations on himself, and his posterity in case he should violate it, by the Oaths of all his Ministers not to consent to or be Instruments in such a violation, by the so much desired Triennial Parliament, from which no transgressor can possibly be secure;
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Beloved if we be hypocrites as they were, Tith mint and Cumin, and neglect the weighty matters of the Law, judgement and justice and mercy, as they did:
beloved if we be Hypocrites as they were, Tith mint and Cumin, and neglect the weighty matters of the Law, judgement and Justice and mercy, as they did:
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Wash the outside of the dish and platter, while within we are full of ravening and wickednesse, write Gods Commandements very large and faire upon our Phylacteries, but shut them quite out of their hearts:
Wash the outside of the dish and platter, while within we Are full of ravening and wickedness, write God's commandments very large and fair upon our Phylacteries, but shut them quite out of their hearts:
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Build the Sepulchres of the old Prophets, and kill their successors, in fine, if we be like painted Sepulchres as they were, outwardly garnished and beautifull, but within full of dead mens bones and rottennesse, wee are then to make accompt that all these woes belong to us,
Built the Sepulchres of the old prophets, and kill their Successors, in fine, if we be like painted Sepulchres as they were, outwardly garnished and beautiful, but within full of dead men's bones and rottenness, we Are then to make account that all these woes belong to us,
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Beloved, we have done so a thousand thousand times ▪ our whole lives (if sincerely examined) would appeare, I feare, little lesse but a perpetuall lye;
beloved, we have done so a thousand thousand times ▪ our Whole lives (if sincerely examined) would appear, I Fear, little less but a perpetual lie;
