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A SERMON Preached before the Levant-Company.
A SERMON Preached before the Levant-Company.
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PSALM cvij. 23, 24. They that go down to the Sea in Ships, that do Business in great Waters;
PSALM cvij. 23, 24. They that go down to the Sea in Ships, that do Business in great Waters;
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These see the Works of the Lord, and his Wonders in the Deep.
These see the Works of the Lord, and his Wonders in the Deep.
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IT is the great Design of this Psalm to remind the several Orders and Degrees of Men of their Obligations to Almighty God;
IT is the great Design of this Psalm to remind the several Order and Degrees of Men of their Obligations to Almighty God;
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and to recollect to them all that variety of Gifts, of Encouragements, and of Mercies, that they have receiv'd from Providence.
and to recollect to them all that variety of Gifts, of Encouragements, and of mercies, that they have received from Providence.
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A Consideration this, very highly necessary in our corrupted Age, in which the Affairs of this World are apt to terminate even our highest Thoughts,
A Consideration this, very highly necessary in our corrupted Age, in which the Affairs of this World Are apt to terminate even our highest Thoughts,
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and teach us to forget God with whom we have to do.
and teach us to forget God with whom we have to do.
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Whereas there is nothing more certain than that the best of us here below are nothing but so many Agents,
Whereas there is nothing more certain than that the best of us hear below Are nothing but so many Agents,
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or rather Instruments of Providence, directed and ordained by the high hand of God, to act by his Commission, to make use of his Assistances,
or rather Instruments of Providence, directed and ordained by the high hand of God, to act by his Commission, to make use of his Assistances,
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and to fulfil his Purposes in our appointed stations.
and to fulfil his Purposes in our appointed stations.
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In the mean time, the only true End we can propose to our selves, is to attain,
In the mean time, the only true End we can propose to our selves, is to attain,
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as near as we are able, to the Good of our own Souls, and the Glory of our Maker.
as near as we Are able, to the Good of our own Souls, and the Glory of our Maker.
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And as the meanest Peasant upon Earth ought not to do less than this; so the greatest Monarch can do no more.
And as the Meanest Peasant upon Earth ought not to do less than this; so the greatest Monarch can do no more.
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However, the different Posts and Stations, in which we are all to endeavour after this Common End, have given different names and degrees to Vertue;
However, the different Posts and Stations, in which we Are all to endeavour After this Common End, have given different names and Degrees to Virtue;
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and according as our Talents are more or less, so more or less Improvement is expected of us.
and according as our Talents Are more or less, so more or less Improvement is expected of us.
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For some there are who can exercise little other Vertue in this Life, except that of Patience and Submission to the Yoke of Providence;
For Some there Are who can exercise little other Virtue in this Life, except that of Patience and Submission to the Yoke of Providence;
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and who are for the most part constrain'd to bring Glory to God by their Sufferings only.
and who Are for the most part constrained to bring Glory to God by their Sufferings only.
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Others again there are, who are indeed called to an active state of Life, but that of so inferiour a Rank,
Others again there Are, who Are indeed called to an active state of Life, but that of so inferior a Rank,
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and so confin'd a Compass, that the benefit of their Duty can hardly be deriv'd to any besides themselves.
and so confined a Compass, that the benefit of their Duty can hardly be derived to any beside themselves.
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At the same time there is a Nobler part of Mankind, set up as Lights in the World,
At the same time there is a Nobler part of Mankind, Set up as Lights in the World,
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and ordained to be the Blessings of their Age and Country; Men adorned with Wisdom, Ability and Renown;
and ordained to be the Blessings of their Age and Country; Men adorned with Wisdom, Ability and Renown;
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dispensing the Gifts of Heaven to all that are round about them.
dispensing the Gifts of Heaven to all that Are round about them.
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But however these may be again diversified in the several degrees, and qualities, and circumstances of Life;
But however these may be again diversified in the several Degrees, and qualities, and Circumstances of Life;
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there are none either more happy in themselves, or beneficial to their fellow-creatures, than those whom God is pleased to imploy on more than one Scene of the Creation;
there Are none either more happy in themselves, or beneficial to their fellow-creatures, than those whom God is pleased to employ on more than one Scene of the Creation;
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those whom he leads, as it were by the Hand, over the Paths of the Watry Deep,
those whom he leads, as it were by the Hand, over the Paths of the Watery Deep,
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and whom he takes as Witnesses of his Power, his Justice, his Mercy, and of his Immense Goodness even to the unconverted World.
and whom he Takes as Witnesses of his Power, his justice, his Mercy, and of his Immense goodness even to the unconverted World.
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For whilst others are confin'd at home to a more narrow sort of Observation, and have no other Notices of an Universal Providence but such as are receiv'd by Report only;
For while Others Are confined At home to a more narrow sort of Observation, and have no other Notices of an Universal Providence but such as Are received by Report only;
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in the mean time, They that go down to the Sea in Ships, that do Business in great Waters, These see the Works of the Lord,
in the mean time, They that go down to the Sea in Ships, that do Business in great Waters, These see the Works of the Lord,
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and his Wonders in the Deep. and his Wonders in the Deep.
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In Discoursing on which words, the Scope of the whole Psalm, the Import of the Text it self,
In Discoursing on which words, the Scope of the Whole Psalm, the Import of the Text it self,
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and that which is the Natural Inference from both, direct me to do these Three Things. I.
and that which is the Natural Inference from both, Direct me to do these Three Things. I.
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To prove that the Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings. II. To show that the Glory of God may more especially be promoted by Travel, and Foreign Commerce. III.
To prove that the Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings. II To show that the Glory of God may more especially be promoted by Travel, and Foreign Commerce. III.
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To consider what Duties are more immediately incumbent upon those whom Providence has call'd to this important Service.
To Consider what Duties Are more immediately incumbent upon those whom Providence has called to this important Service.
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First, Therefore I am to prove that the Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings.First, Therefore I am to prove that the Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings.
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When I say of all our Undertakings, I thereby directly exclude all that is indeliberate, all that is idle and trivial, much more all that is vitious in the Conduct of our Life.
When I say of all our Undertakings, I thereby directly exclude all that is indeliberate, all that is idle and trivial, much more all that is vicious in the Conduct of our Life.
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For these are so many Scandals of our Nature, and blemishes to our Moral Prudence, that either indeed they do not,
For these Are so many Scandals of our Nature, and blemishes to our Moral Prudence, that either indeed they do not,
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or at least we could wish they did not, make up any part of our real Character:
or At least we could wish they did not, make up any part of our real Character:
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But in every momentous and important Scene of our Human Life, in this or that considerable Enterprize, in this or that hinge of our main End,
But in every momentous and important Scene of our Human Life, in this or that considerable Enterprise, in this or that hinge of our main End,
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and indeed every thing which we think productive of our true and chiefest Good, in this we ought directly and formally to intend the Almighty 's Glory:
and indeed every thing which we think productive of our true and chiefest Good, in this we ought directly and formally to intend the Almighty is Glory:
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and that not only according to the Command of St. Paul, (1 Cor. 10. 31.) Whatsoever ye do, do all to the Glory of God;
and that not only according to the Command of Saint Paul, (1 Cor. 10. 31.) Whatsoever you do, do all to the Glory of God;
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but likewise according to the Example of our Blessed Saviour, who sought not his own Glory, (John 8. 50.) but in all his Desires, his Precepts, his Endeavours studied the sole Glory of him who sent him:
but likewise according to the Exampl of our Blessed Saviour, who sought not his own Glory, (John 8. 50.) but in all his Desires, his Precepts, his Endeavours studied the sole Glory of him who sent him:
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And though there is no Name under Heaven, which in respect of Gods Glory, can bear any degree of comparison with our Lord and Saviour;
And though there is no Name under Heaven, which in respect of God's Glory, can bear any degree of comparison with our Lord and Saviour;
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yet because we all are parts of the Rational World, endow'd with capacious Faculties, and prescrib'd a large variety of Duties,
yet Because we all Are parts of the Rational World, endowed with capacious Faculties, and prescribed a large variety of Duties,
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therefore as far as we are capable of arriving at any Perfection in these, so far are we capable of promoting our Makers Glory;
Therefore as Far as we Are capable of arriving At any Perfection in these, so Far Are we capable of promoting our Makers Glory;
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i. e. of answering those remote Ends for which God created the World in general, as well those immediate ones, for which he created us in particular.i. e. of answering those remote Ends for which God created the World in general, as well those immediate ones, for which he created us in particular.
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In the mean time that it ought to be our concern so to do, or at least so to intend, will appear from the Three following Reasons. And,
In the mean time that it ought to be our concern so to do, or At least so to intend, will appear from the Three following Reasons. And,
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1. The Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings, because this is a certain Method to be constantly secure of Success.
1. The Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings, Because this is a certain Method to be constantly secure of Success.
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For those Men alone can be frustrated in their Undertaking who terminate their hopes in Temporal Riches or in Worldly Honour;
For those Men alone can be frustrated in their Undertaking who terminate their hope's in Temporal Riches or in Worldly Honour;
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whereas he who first enters upon any laudable Profession, and then dedicates his Services therein to the Glory of Almighty God, that Person has done all, which in this uncertain Life, he was capable of doing.
whereas he who First enters upon any laudable Profession, and then dedicates his Services therein to the Glory of Almighty God, that Person has done all, which in this uncertain Life, he was capable of doing.
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Whether or no he shall execute his Designs, lyes hid in the Counsel and good Pleasure of him that made him;
Whither or no he shall execute his Designs, lies hid in the Counsel and good Pleasure of him that made him;
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but that he intended well was the free and deliberate Choice of his own Will. After which, though he be oppress'd by Envy, though he be frown'd upon by Fortune,
but that he intended well was the free and deliberate Choice of his own Will. After which, though he be oppressed by Envy, though he be frowned upon by Fortune,
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nay, though he be intercepted by Mortality it self, yet he has taken an effectual Method to ensure the Success of his Designs:
nay, though he be intercepted by Mortality it self, yet he has taken an effectual Method to ensure the Success of his Designs:
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He has approv'd his Resolutions in the Sight of an All seeing God, he shall at length be admitted into his Master's joy, and accepted under the Character of a good and faithful Servant. But,
He has approved his Resolutions in the Sighed of an All seeing God, he shall At length be admitted into his Masters joy, and accepted under the Character of a good and faithful Servant. But,
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2. The Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings, because the happyest Success we can promise to our selves is not due to us, but to God alone.
2. The Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings, Because the Happiest Success we can promise to our selves is not due to us, but to God alone.
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We are all the Servants and Vassals of our Heavenly Lord and Master, Commission'd in our Earthly Pilgrimage to trade with that Talent which he has entrusted to us;
We Are all the Servants and Vassals of our Heavenly Lord and Master, Commissioned in our Earthly Pilgrimage to trade with that Talon which he has Entrusted to us;
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and therefore it is but Reasonable that the Gain and the Credit of our Service should finally accrue to the great Proprietor.
and Therefore it is but Reasonable that the Gain and the Credit of our Service should finally accrue to the great Proprietor.
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We our selves are the Workmanship of his Hands; our Being he renews to us every moment of our Life;
We our selves Are the Workmanship of his Hands; our Being he renews to us every moment of our Life;
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he is pleased to concur with us in every Action that we undertake;
he is pleased to concur with us in every Actium that we undertake;
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we live freely upon his Earth, and are dayly fed by the Bounty of his Hands;
we live freely upon his Earth, and Are daily fed by the Bounty of his Hands;
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we act by those Faculties which he has lent to us; and we make use of such Materials as are supplyed by his Providence;
we act by those Faculties which he has lent to us; and we make use of such Materials as Are supplied by his Providence;
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and if after all this, we can attribute any Honour to our selves, or can take Pleasure in our Productions,
and if After all this, we can attribute any Honour to our selves, or can take Pleasure in our Productions,
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as if they were the Works of our own Hands, what do we else do,
as if they were the Works of our own Hands, what do we Else do,
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but idolize the Creature, and adore Dust and Ashes for those Perfections which we borrow'd from above? An eminent Presumption this, to rob God of that Glory of which he is known to be so Jealous,
but idolise the Creature, and adore Dust and Ashes for those Perfections which we borrowed from above? an eminent Presumption this, to rob God of that Glory of which he is known to be so Jealous,
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and of which he has peremptorily declar'd, (Isa. 42. 8.) That he will not give it to another. But,
and of which he has peremptorily declared, (Isaiah 42. 8.) That he will not give it to Another. But,
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3. The Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings, because the Glory of God is no other than our own Happiness.
3. The Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings, Because the Glory of God is no other than our own Happiness.
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For though the Glory of God, and the Happiness of Mankind are often represented to us under distinct Characters,
For though the Glory of God, and the Happiness of Mankind Are often represented to us under distinct Characters,
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yet if duly apprehended they cannot but appear to be one and the same thing.
yet if duly apprehended they cannot but appear to be one and the same thing.
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Whatsoever is the ultimate End of our best and honestest Endeavours, that at the same time is sufficient to make Man happy, and to glorifie his Maker.
Whatsoever is the ultimate End of our best and honestest Endeavours, that At the same time is sufficient to make Man happy, and to Glorify his Maker.
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As it is the end of our Labours, and is agreeable to our Human Nature, so it is the Creatures Good;
As it is the end of our Labours, and is agreeable to our Human Nature, so it is the Creatures Good;
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but as it is the Reward of our Vertue, and is agreeable to the Divine Will,
but as it is the Reward of our Virtue, and is agreeable to the Divine Will,
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so it is the Creator's Glory.
so it is the Creator's Glory.
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And upon this account it is, that God who created Man on purpose to make him happy, says likewise by Isaiah, that he created him for his own Glory.
And upon this account it is, that God who created Man on purpose to make him happy, Says likewise by Isaiah, that he created him for his own Glory.
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But if this indeed be the Case, we need not then be directed to aim at the Glory of God in all our Undertakings:
But if this indeed be the Case, we need not then be directed to aim At the Glory of God in all our Undertakings:
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for as we are Men, and Masters of right Reason, we shall be sure so to do.
for as we Are Men, and Masters of right Reason, we shall be sure so to do.
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It remains only, that as we are Christians we propose it to our selves under that Notion,
It remains only, that as we Are Christians we propose it to our selves under that Notion,
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and that we terminate our Hopes in this or that ultimate Reward, not for our own sake,
and that we terminate our Hope's in this or that ultimate Reward, not for our own sake,
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but for the sake of our Creator.
but for the sake of our Creator.
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This, if we could once practice it, would prove an excellent Rule for the Conduct of our whole Life.
This, if we could once practice it, would prove an excellent Rule for the Conduct of our Whole Life.
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This would be such a blessed subordination of our Human Nature to the Heroick Spirit of Christianity, that we according to the Dictates of right Reason, should in all things be made happy;
This would be such a blessed subordination of our Human Nature to the Heroic Spirit of Christianity, that we according to the Dictates of right Reason, should in all things be made happy;
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and God according to the Dictates of Religion in all things should be glorified. (1 Pet. 4. 11.) But having thus far insisted upon the First General Head,
and God according to the Dictates of Religion in all things should be glorified. (1 Pet. 4. 11.) But having thus Far insisted upon the First General Head,
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and prov'd that the Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings; I proceed now,
and proved that the Glory of God ought to be the principal Aim of all our Undertakings; I proceed now,
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Secondly, To show that the Glory of God may more especially be promoted by Travel and Foreign Commerce. Secondly, To show that the Glory of God may more especially be promoted by Travel and Foreign Commerce.
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It having been already asserted, that the Glory of God is not really to be distinguish'd from the Good of the Creature, it will here follow that those may be chiefly Instrumental in promoting the Glory of their Maker, who either by Nature, by Fortune,
It having been already asserted, that the Glory of God is not really to be distinguished from the Good of the Creature, it will Here follow that those may be chiefly Instrumental in promoting the Glory of their Maker, who either by Nature, by Fortune,
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or Education, are fitted to be beneficial to their Fellow-Creatures. For the further illustration of which;
or Education, Are fitted to be beneficial to their Fellow-Creatures. For the further illustration of which;
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We are to know that God is a bountiful and indulgent Parent to the Universe.
We Are to know that God is a bountiful and indulgent Parent to the Universe.
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He no sooner had created the World by his Power, but he plentifully endow'd it by his Goodness.
He no sooner had created the World by his Power, but he plentifully endowed it by his goodness.
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He has provided not only for the Necessities, but also for the Pleasures and Perfections of Life.
He has provided not only for the Necessities, but also for the Pleasures and Perfections of Life.
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He has furnish'd us with an inexhaustible variety of Materials for the Goods of the Mind, the Goods of the Body, and the Goods of Fortune;
He has furnished us with an inexhaustible variety of Materials for the Goods of the Mind, the Goods of the Body, and the Goods of Fortune;
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for Riches, for Pleasure, for Vertue, for Religion, and the like.
for Riches, for Pleasure, for Virtue, for Religion, and the like.
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In the mean time, there needs only some large and exalted Spirits to be the Dispensers of the Almighties Bounty:
In the mean time, there needs only Some large and exalted Spirits to be the Dispensers of the Almighty's Bounty:
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Men who are worthy to display, to propagate, and to communicate the Gifts of Heaven:
Men who Are worthy to display, to propagate, and to communicate the Gifts of Heaven:
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Men who by long Habits of Industry and Resolution, have made it their familiar Province, to improve themselves, and enrich the Publick.
Men who by long Habits of Industry and Resolution, have made it their familiar Province, to improve themselves, and enrich the Public.
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But that these happy Opportunities of being serviceable to the Glory of God, are in a great measure peculiar to the Imployment of Travelling and Traffiquing with Foreign Nations, is what I shall endeavour to prove from no other than those Three Particulars, which are plainly hinted in my Text;
But that these happy Opportunities of being serviceable to the Glory of God, Are in a great measure peculiar to the Employment of Traveling and Trafficking with Foreign nations, is what I shall endeavour to prove from no other than those Three Particulars, which Are plainly hinted in my Text;
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namely, 1. Because it advances our Native Country. 2. Because it acquaints us with the Works of the Creation. 3. Because it acquaints us with the Dispensations of Providence. Therefore,
namely, 1. Because it advances our Native Country. 2. Because it acquaints us with the Works of the Creation. 3. Because it acquaints us with the Dispensations of Providence. Therefore,
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1. Travel and Foreign Commerce may be serviceable to the Glory of God as they are a Means of advancing our Native Country.
1. Travel and Foreign Commerce may be serviceable to the Glory of God as they Are a Means of advancing our Native Country.
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When at first Providence distributed its Goodness to the several Inhabitants of the Earth, to these it gave Fruits, to those Metals, and to others Precious Stones:
When At First Providence distributed its goodness to the several Inhabitants of the Earth, to these it gave Fruits, to those Metals, and to Others Precious Stones:
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but on its Favourite and beloved People, It bestow'd a Spirit and a Genius to use these Treasures of the Creation.
but on its Favourite and Beloved People, It bestowed a Spirit and a Genius to use these Treasures of the Creation.
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Treasures not sprung up amongst them, lest they should administer to their Ignorance and Idleness;
Treasures not sprung up among them, lest they should administer to their Ignorance and Idleness;
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but rather shown them at a distance, the better to incourage and to provoke their Industry.
but rather shown them At a distance, the better to encourage and to provoke their Industry.
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These Men therefore receive Vigour and Activity from their own, but Food and Raiment from other Climates.
These Men Therefore receive Vigour and Activity from their own, but Food and Raiment from other Climates.
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At Home they make Laws and erect a Polity; but Abroad they ransack both the East and the West for Riches.
At Home they make Laws and erect a Polity; but Abroad they ransack both the East and the West for Riches.
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Valuable Blessings these; if we imploy'd them to the Credit of Religion, and in the Service of him, who first planted this Wealth in other Countries,
Valuable Blessings these; if we employed them to the Credit of Religion, and in the Service of him, who First planted this Wealth in other Countries,
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and then show'd us the way to bring it hither.
and then showed us the Way to bring it hither.
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But whatever be the Ends to which they are at Home converted, 'tis the Traveller and the Merchant to whom we are beholden for those good things of the Earth, which others make the matter either of their Vice or Vertue.
But whatever be the Ends to which they Are At Home converted, it's the Traveller and the Merchant to whom we Are beholden for those good things of the Earth, which Others make the matter either of their Vice or Virtue.
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These are they who bring us in the Fruits, the Treasures, and when they too are laudable,
These Are they who bring us in the Fruits, the Treasures, and when they too Are laudable,
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even the Customs of our Neighbours.
even the Customs of our Neighbours.
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These are they who have rais'd not only whole Trading Nations, but even lesser Marts and Cities of Traffick, to be the Wonder of the World.
These Are they who have raised not only Whole Trading nations, but even lesser Marts and Cities of Traffic, to be the Wonder of the World.
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Insomuch that either in Sacred or Profane History, no Place of old was ever mention'd with a Veneration equal to that of Tyre: Tyre, says the Prophet Isaiah, the crowning City, whose Merchants are Princes, whose Traffickers the Honourable of the Earth.
Insomuch that either in Sacred or Profane History, no Place of old was ever mentioned with a Veneration equal to that of Tyre: Tyre, Says the Prophet Isaiah, the crowning city, whose Merchant's Are Princes, whose Traffickers the Honourable of the Earth.
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2. Travel and Foreign Commerce are serviceable to the Glory of God, as far as they are the Means of acquainting us with the Works of the Creation.
2. Travel and Foreign Commerce Are serviceable to the Glory of God, as Far as they Are the Means of acquainting us with the Works of the Creation.
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When the Sea was as yet lock'd up from the Use and Observation of Mankind, they were then strangely unacquainted with the parts of the Creation;
When the Sea was as yet locked up from the Use and Observation of Mankind, they were then strangely unacquainted with the parts of the Creation;
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and the narrowness of that Sphere wherein they convers'd, detain'd them from any large and exalted Speculations.
and the narrowness of that Sphere wherein they conversed, detained them from any large and exalted Speculations.
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But when the Experience of Navigation had open'd another Scene, and the new World of Waters was added to that other of the Earth,
But when the Experience of Navigation had opened Another Scene, and the new World of Waters was added to that other of the Earth,
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then the boundless Curiosity of Man was overcome with a variety of Wonders. With Terrour and Amazement he travell'd over the trackless Ocean:
then the boundless Curiosity of Man was overcome with a variety of Wonders. With Terror and Amazement he traveled over the trackless Ocean:
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and the immeasurable extended Main led him by degrees to conceive the Infinity of Him, whose way is in the Sea,
and the immeasurable extended Main led him by Degrees to conceive the Infinity of Him, whose Way is in the Sea,
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and his path in the great Water. To say nothing of those other surprizing Objects that adorn the prospect of the Deep:and his path in the great Water. To say nothing of those other surprising Objects that adorn the prospect of the Deep:
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those raging Waves, those impending Rocks, that herd of monstrous Animals.those raging Waves, those impending Rocks, that heard of monstrous Animals.
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Add to this, those various Constellations, that different appearance of the Planets, that new vicissitude of Days and Seasons, together with the innumerable unknown Productions of distant Countries.
Add to this, those various Constellations, that different appearance of the Planets, that new vicissitude of Days and Seasons, together with the innumerable unknown Productions of distant Countries.
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All which when we reflect upon, we shall think that the Psalmist had reason to cry thus Pathetically towards the Throne of Grace;
All which when we reflect upon, we shall think that the Psalmist had reason to cry thus Pathetically towards the Throne of Grace;
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Lord, how manifold are thy Works! in Wisdom hast thou made them all: the Earth is full of thy Riches. Lord, how manifold Are thy Works! in Wisdom hast thou made them all: the Earth is full of thy Riches.
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So is this great and wide Sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great Beasts. There go the Ships;
So is this great and wide Sea, wherein Are things creeping innumerable, both small and great Beasts. There go the Ships;
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there is that Leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. (Psal. 104. 24, 25, 26.) For these are all matter of Astonishment,there is that Leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. (Psalm 104. 24, 25, 26.) For these Are all matter of Astonishment,
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even while they continue under the ken of Reason only:
even while they continue under the ken of Reason only:
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but being once subject to the naked Eye, and become the visible Objects of our outward Apprehensions, they then directly lead us to the Contemplation of Things above,
but being once Subject to the naked Eye, and become the visible Objects of our outward Apprehensions, they then directly led us to the Contemplation of Things above,
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and fix our Thoughts on him, who is the Author and Disposer of them all.
and fix our Thoughts on him, who is the Author and Disposer of them all.
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So that viewing the Universal Cause in this multiplicity of Effects, and taking some Estimate of God from the Grandeur of his Works, we may presume with holy Job to make that familiar Exclamation;
So that viewing the Universal Cause in this Multiplicity of Effects, and taking Some Estimate of God from the Grandeur of his Works, we may presume with holy Job to make that familiar Exclamation;
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I have heard of thee by the hearing of the Ear; but now mine Eye seeth thee. (Job 42. 5.) But,I have herd of thee by the hearing of the Ear; but now mine Eye sees thee. (Job 42. 5.) But,
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3. Travel and Foreign Commerce are serviceable to the Glory of God, as they are a Means of acquainting us with the Dispensations of Providence.
3. Travel and Foreign Commerce Are serviceable to the Glory of God, as they Are a Means of acquainting us with the Dispensations of Providence.
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To illustrate which Proposition, I need only cite that part of this exalted Psalm which follows the Verses of my Text: To illustrate which Proposition, I need only Cite that part of this exalted Psalm which follows the Verses of my Text:
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They that go down to the Sea in Ships, that do Business in great Waters; These see the Works of the Lord, and his Wonders in the Deep.
They that go down to the Sea in Ships, that do Business in great Waters; These see the Works of the Lord, and his Wonders in the Deep.
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For he commandeth and raiseth the stormy Wind, which lifteth up the Waves thereof. They mount up to the Heaven, they go down again to the depths;
For he commands and Raiseth the stormy Wind, which lifts up the Waves thereof. They mount up to the Heaven, they go down again to the depths;
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their Soul is melted because of trouble.
their Soul is melted Because of trouble.
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They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken Man, and are at their wits end.
They reel to and from, and stagger like a drunken Man, and Are At their wits end.
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Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he brings them out of their Distresses.
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He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet;
He makes the storm a Cam, so that the waves thereof Are still. Then Are they glad Because they be quiet;
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so he bringeth them to their desired Haven. Lo, here a large description of Providential Goodness!
so he brings them to their desired Haven. Lo, Here a large description of Providential goodness!
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Lo, here a mixture of Judgment and Mercy, that will admit of no Comment or farther Illustration.
Lo, Here a mixture of Judgement and Mercy, that will admit of no Comment or farther Illustration.
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It is so lively, and so Poetical a passage;
It is so lively, and so Poetical a passage;
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it so represents that Scene of Danger to all who have had the least Experience of Maritime Affairs;
it so represents that Scene of Danger to all who have had the least Experience of Maritime Affairs;
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it so recollects to them the whole variety of their Fortune;
it so recollects to them the Whole variety of their Fortune;
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it so urges them to remember, how in the midst of these Fears and Uncertainties they have yet sail'd securely over that dangerous and devouring Element.
it so urges them to Remember, how in the midst of these Fears and Uncertainties they have yet sailed securely over that dangerous and devouring Element.
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But if we take a view of National as well as of Personal Providence;
But if we take a view of National as well as of Personal Providence;
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It cannot but be entertaining to all those who have been call'd into Foreign Parts, to observe the dealings of Almighty God with those places which heretofore were the Seat of his true Religion.
It cannot but be entertaining to all those who have been called into Foreign Parts, to observe the dealings of Almighty God with those places which heretofore were the Seat of his true Religion.
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To see that unworthy Land of Palestine, unworthy aforetime of the Prophets, the Messiah, and the Apostles,
To see that unworthy Land of Palestine, unworthy aforetime of the prophets, the Messiah, and the Apostles,
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now deservedly become a Shame, and a Desart, and the Portion of an ignorant and unbelieving People.
now deservedly become a Shame, and a Desert, and the Portion of an ignorant and unbelieving People.
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In the mean time, we who were then a Nation overspread with Error and thick Darkness, do now enjoy the purest Light and Profession of the Gospel.
In the mean time, we who were then a nation overspread with Error and thick Darkness, do now enjoy the Purest Light and Profession of the Gospel.
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Nay, it has been the Fate of this very Kingdom to have got to it self not only the Religion,
Nay, it has been the Fate of this very Kingdom to have god to it self not only the Religion,
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but also the Trade of those Eastern Countries.
but also the Trade of those Eastern Countries.
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And as the greedy Tyrians of old traffickt to these Isles for Tin and Silver, and reserv'd us as their peculiar Mart, unknown as yet to other Nations of the Earth;
And as the greedy Tyrians of old trafficked to these Isles for Tin and Silver, and reserved us as their peculiar Mars, unknown as yet to other nations of the Earth;
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so we who were then impoverish'd and exhausted by them, do now by an happy turn of Providence, fetch in our Stores and our Riches from the Land of Tyre and Sidon. so we who were then impoverished and exhausted by them, doe now by an happy turn of Providence, fetch in our Stores and our Riches from the Land of Tyre and Sidon.
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Wonderful things are these, and not inferiour to those other, of which it was once said in a strain of Prophesie, Who shall live when God doth this? (Numb.
Wondered things Are these, and not inferior to those other, of which it was once said in a strain of Prophesy, Who shall live when God does this? (Numb.
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24. 23.) But having insisted thus far upon the Second General Head, and shown that the Glory of God may more especially be promoted by Travel and Foreign Commerce; I proceed now,
24. 23.) But having insisted thus Far upon the Second General Head, and shown that the Glory of God may more especially be promoted by Travel and Foreign Commerce; I proceed now,
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Thirdly, To consider what Duties are more immediately incumbent upon those whom Providence has call'd to that important Service. Thirdly, To Consider what Duties Are more immediately incumbent upon those whom Providence has called to that important Service.
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If what has hitherto been urg'd can convince any considerate and thoughtful Person, 1. That the Glory of God ought principally to be endeavour'd after;
If what has hitherto been urged can convince any considerate and thoughtful Person, 1. That the Glory of God ought principally to be endeavoured After;
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and then, 2. That it may thus happily be attain'd by Travel and Foreign Commerce;
and then, 2. That it may thus happily be attained by Travel and Foreign Commerce;
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it will here naturally follow that those, whose Lot is fall'n in this so Honourable a Service, are lyable to many great and signal Obligations:
it will Here naturally follow that those, whose Lot is fallen in this so Honourable a Service, Are liable to many great and signal Obligations:
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Which that they may the better be exemplified, with an eye to the several parts of the foregoing Discourse, I shall endeavour briefly to comprehend them under these Three General Heads.
Which that they may the better be exemplified, with an eye to the several parts of the foregoing Discourse, I shall endeavour briefly to comprehend them under these Three General Heads.
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First, The Duty of Praise to God. Secondly, The Duty of Example to our Neighbour. Thirdly, The Duty of Consideration with our selves. Therefore,First, The Duty of Praise to God. Secondly, The Duty of Exampl to our Neighbour. Thirdly, The Duty of Consideration with our selves. Therefore,
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First, Those who are imploy'd in Travel and Foreign Commerce are oblig'd to the Duty of praising God.First, Those who Are employed in Travel and Foreign Commerce Are obliged to the Duty of praising God.
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It is a confest Principle, and that too even in Natural Religion, That as far as we are possess'd of the good things of this Life,
It is a confessed Principle, and that too even in Natural Religion, That as Far as we Are possessed of the good things of this Life,
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so far we are Debtors to the bountiful Hand of God.
so Far we Are Debtors to the bountiful Hand of God.
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Which as it is true of all, so most remarkably of that Order of Men, to which we are now addressing.
Which as it is true of all, so most remarkably of that Order of Men, to which we Are now addressing.
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For there is a wide and palpable difference betwixt the Profession of the Husbandman and the Merchant. The one is inrich'd by the ordinary Womb of Nature;
For there is a wide and palpable difference betwixt the Profession of the Husbandman and the Merchant. The one is enriched by the ordinary Womb of Nature;
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but the other by the immediate Care of Providence:
but the other by the immediate Care of Providence:
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The one grows fat in his own Land, but the other in a Land that is not his:
The one grows fat in his own Land, but the other in a Land that is not his:
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The one is wont to reap in proportion to what he sows, but the other is often blest with a much more abundant unexpected Affluence.
The one is wont to reap in proportion to what he Sovus, but the other is often blessed with a much more abundant unexpected Affluence.
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From all which Particulars the true and genuine Inference must needs be this;
From all which Particulars the true and genuine Inference must needs be this;
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viz. That if the Benefits which those enjoy are seven times due to God, then these are indebted to him seventy times seven.viz. That if the Benefits which those enjoy Are seven times due to God, then these Are indebted to him seventy times seven.
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But be it more or less which Heaven has intrusted to us;
But be it more or less which Heaven has Entrusted to us;
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As a Jew or an Heathen would repay these with the First-Fruits of his Temporal Increase;
As a Jew or an Heathen would repay these with the First-Fruits of his Temporal Increase;
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so a true Christian will prepare his devout Acknowledgments in better Sacrifices than those.
so a true Christian will prepare his devout Acknowledgments in better Sacrifices than those.
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He will thank his Almighty Benefactor, not in an air of Boasting, but in devout and mental Adorations:
He will thank his Almighty Benefactor, not in an air of Boasting, but in devout and mental Adorations:
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Not in the Market-place, but in the inmost privacy of the Closet:
Not in the Marketplace, but in the inmost privacy of the Closet:
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Not for that he has made him Rich, but that of his Grace and Mercy he has granted him enough.
Not for that he has made him Rich, but that of his Grace and Mercy he has granted him enough.
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After which, he will be careful to imploy the Overplus, to the Honour of Religion, in the Education of his Family,
After which, he will be careful to employ the Overplus, to the Honour of Religion, in the Education of his Family,
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or for the Benefit of his Native Country.
or for the Benefit of his Native Country.
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And doubtless, this is the most likely progress to compleat the several degrees of an Hearty and Religious Praise.And doubtless, this is the most likely progress to complete the several Degrees of an Hearty and Religious Praise.
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For a truly generous Mind is sensible of all its real Obligations; a sense of our Obligations will remit us to the thoughts of Providence;
For a truly generous Mind is sensible of all its real Obligations; a sense of our Obligations will remit us to the thoughts of Providence;
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the thoughts of Providence will commemorate Gods Mercies; the memory of Gods Mercies will beget a Christian Gratitude;
the thoughts of Providence will commemorate God's mercies; the memory of God's mercies will beget a Christian Gratitude;
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and that Gratitude will break forth into the Ejaculation of the Blessed Psalmist;
and that Gratitude will break forth into the Ejaculation of the Blessed Psalmist;
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Oh that Men would therefore praise the Lord for his Goodness, and for his wonderful Works to the Children of Men. But, O that Men would Therefore praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wondered Works to the Children of Men. But,
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Secondly, Those who are imploy'd in Travel and Foreign Commerce, are oblig'd to the Duty of good Example to their Neighbour.Secondly, Those who Are employed in Travel and Foreign Commerce, Are obliged to the Duty of good Exampl to their Neighbour.
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As the Example of each single Person is always to be measur'd by the Character which he bears;
As the Exampl of each single Person is always to be measured by the Character which he bears;
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so in some sence it is true, that none bear a greater Character than those, whom Providence has ordain'd to any Foreign Imployment.
so in Some sense it is true, that none bear a greater Character than those, whom Providence has ordained to any Foreign Employment.
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For the Charge which they carry with them is, in truth, a sacred and inestimable Charge:
For the Charge which they carry with them is, in truth, a sacred and inestimable Charge:
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no less than the Credit of their Religion and their Native Country. They ought to approve themselves Abroad not only as Persons of sober and honest Conversation;
no less than the Credit of their Religion and their Native Country. They ought to approve themselves Abroad not only as Persons of Sobrium and honest Conversation;
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but what is much more, as becomes true Englishmen and sincere Christians.
but what is much more, as becomes true Englishmen and sincere Christians.
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So that if by means of those who shall travel from hence into the Unbelieving World, this Nation is not esteem'd as a Brave, a Generous and Heroick People;
So that if by means of those who shall travel from hence into the Unbelieving World, this nation is not esteemed as a Brave, a Generous and Heroic People;
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this Faith as an Holy, Sincere and Heavenly Profession; the fault will lye at their doors, whose Life and whose Behaviour have misrepresented either.this Faith as an Holy, Sincere and Heavenly Profession; the fault will lie At their doors, whose Life and whose Behaviour have misrepresented either.
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But as these are the Circumstances of our Country-men Abroad; so being return'd Home, the Case is not much alter'd.
But as these Are the circumstances of our Countrymen Abroad; so being returned Home, the Case is not much altered.
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For these are the Men who committed themselves and their Fortune to Gods immediate Protection; these are the Men who have prosper'd in that state of Life;
For these Are the Men who committed themselves and their Fortune to God's immediate Protection; these Are the Men who have prospered in that state of Life;
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these are the Men who have seen the Works of the Lord, and his Wonders in the Deep; these Are the Men who have seen the Works of the Lord, and his Wonders in the Deep;
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and therefore these too are the Men who stand oblig'd to a more exact performance of their Duty.
and Therefore these too Are the Men who stand obliged to a more exact performance of their Duty.
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Otherwise there never will be wanting such weak and unwary Persons, who being less acquainted with the Dispensations of Providence, will be led by these great Authorities into the like remisness of Obedience.
Otherwise there never will be wanting such weak and unwary Persons, who being less acquainted with the Dispensations of Providence, will be led by these great Authorities into the like remissness of obedience.
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And then they, by whose Example our most holy Religion is thus unhappily dishonour'd, will appear at the great Tribunal, not only guilty of their own,
And then they, by whose Exampl our most holy Religion is thus unhappily dishonoured, will appear At the great Tribunal, not only guilty of their own,
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but likewise as partakers of other Mens Sins. (1 Tim. 5. 22.) But,
but likewise as partakers of other Men's Sins. (1 Tim. 5. 22.) But,
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Thirdly and Lastly, Those who are imploy'd in Travel and Foreign Commerce, are oblig'd to the Duty of Consideration with themselves.Thirdly and Lastly, Those who Are employed in Travel and Foreign Commerce, Are obliged to the Duty of Consideration with themselves.
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The Art of knowing ones self is what some Heathens have much talk'd of, but what some Christians have better practic'd.
The Art of knowing ones self is what Some heathens have much talked of, but what Some Christians have better practiced.
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And in truth it is so desirable a Perfection, that it is much to be wish'd that the several stations and degrees of Men were acquainted with it:
And in truth it is so desirable a Perfection, that it is much to be wished that the several stations and Degrees of Men were acquainted with it:
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Especially the Merchant and the Traveller, in whose Life there must needs be so great a variety of Accidents,
Especially the Merchant and the Traveller, in whose Life there must needs be so great a variety of Accidents,
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so many remarkable Events, and such a mixture of Joy and Wonder, as will be always entertaining to themselves.
so many remarkable Events, and such a mixture of Joy and Wonder, as will be always entertaining to themselves.
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To this end it would prove a Method of excellent good Service, if each single Person preserv'd a faithful Register of all his Actions,
To this end it would prove a Method of excellent good Service, if each single Person preserved a faithful Register of all his Actions,
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and as it were an History of his own Life.
and as it were an History of his own Life.
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There it might be pleasant, as well as useful to observe, what diversity of Men, of Things,
There it might be pleasant, as well as useful to observe, what diversity of Men, of Things,
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or of Places, they have seen; what Works of Gods Power, or what Dispensations of his Providence; what Dangers they have escap'd;
or of Places, they have seen; what Works of God's Power, or what Dispensations of his Providence; what Dangers they have escaped;
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what Difficulties they have encounter'd by Sea or Land; with how little, or with how much, they at first began;
what Difficulties they have encountered by Sea or Land; with how little, or with how much, they At First began;
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and finally, with what increase of Fortune God has bless'd their industry.
and finally, with what increase of Fortune God has blessed their industry.
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After which it will be necessary to deal sincerely with themselves, and to put to an Impartial Conscience these or the like Questions.
After which it will be necessary to deal sincerely with themselves, and to put to an Impartial Conscience these or the like Questions.
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Have they been desirous to praise and to adore God for his manifold and repeated Mercies? Have they been fair and just in all their Dealings? Have they improv'd the Talent of Grace,Have they been desirous to praise and to adore God for his manifold and repeated mercies? Have they been fair and just in all their Dealings? Have they improved the Talon of Grace,
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as well as that of Fortune? Have they been Charitable to the Distressed according to their Ability? Have they been studious to do Honour to the Country from whence they came,
as well as that of Fortune? Have they been Charitable to the Distressed according to their Ability? Have they been studious to do Honour to the Country from whence they Come,
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but chiefly to that unblemish'd Religion which they profess? In general, Have they approv'd themselves as wise and faithful Stewards to their great Master,
but chiefly to that unblemished Religion which they profess? In general, Have they approved themselves as wise and faithful Stewards to their great Master,
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and manag'd the good Things of this Life to the Glory of him who lent them? These are those only pious Considerations which shall compleat the admir'd Person, who is in Favour both with God and Man:
and managed the good Things of this Life to the Glory of him who lent them? These Are those only pious Considerations which shall complete the admired Person, who is in Favour both with God and Man:
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These are they which shall make him happy in himself, and happy to his Fellow-Creatures:These Are they which shall make him happy in himself, and happy to his Fellow-Creatures:
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These are they which shall lead him from Honour to Honour, and from Vertue to Vertue;These Are they which shall led him from Honour to Honour, and from Virtue to Virtue;
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till by several gradations of Prudence, his Character shall at length come up to that Idea, and that Desire of the Wise Solomon; Happy is the Man that findeth Wisdom,
till by several gradations of Prudence, his Character shall At length come up to that Idea, and that Desire of the Wise Solomon; Happy is the Man that finds Wisdom,
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and the Man that getteth Understanding:
and the Man that gets Understanding:
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For the Merchandise of it is better than the Merchandise of Silver, and the Gain thereof than fine Gold. For the Merchandise of it is better than the Merchandise of Silver, and the Gain thereof than fine Gold.
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(Prov. 3. 13, 14.)
(Curae 3. 13, 14.)
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Now the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who accepteth the Doers of the Word and not Hearers only, bless, confirm, preserve, strengthen us,
Now the Father of our Lord jesus christ, who Accepteth the Doers of the Word and not Hearers only, bless, confirm, preserve, strengthen us,
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and establish us in every good Word and Work! The Peace of God which passeth, &c. FINIS.
and establish us in every good Word and Work! The Peace of God which passes, etc. FINIS.
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