The new paradise of God, or, The regenerate and his fruit set forth in a sermon to the Hertfordshire-citizens at Bow-Church in Cheapside, London, July 2, 1657, being the day of their publick festival / by Isaac Craven ...
THE NEW PARADISE Of GOD. OR, The Regenerate and his Fruit. PSAL. 1. 3. And he shall be like a Tree planted by the Rivers of Water, which bringeth forth his fruit in his season.
THE NEW PARADISE Of GOD. OR, The Regenerate and his Fruit. PSALM 1. 3. And he shall be like a Tree planted by the rivers of Water, which brings forth his fruit in his season.
Indeed, the very notion of a Preface is enough to discover the occasion. And being a precious piece of the Divine Canon, it must have the Spirit of God for its prime Author, by whose inspiration all Scripture is given .
Indeed, the very notion of a Preface is enough to discover the occasion. And being a precious piece of the Divine Canon, it must have the Spirit of God for its prime Author, by whose inspiration all Scripture is given.
blessed ] to intitle the whole Psalm NONLATINALPHABET, or a Psalm of blessedness . Not as if the proper businesse of it were to open the nature of blessedness;
blessed ] to entitle the Whole Psalm, or a Psalm of blessedness. Not as if the proper business of it were to open the nature of blessedness;
but because, having proposed it for our encouragement in the practice of true Religion , it purposely deciphers and pourtrayes the person to whom it pertains.
but Because, having proposed it for our encouragement in the practice of true Religion, it purposely deciphers and portrays the person to whom it pertains.
1. Negatively, or by what he abandons, ver. 1. He walks not in the counsell of the ungodly, he stands not in the way of sinners, he sits not in the seat of the scornfull.
1. Negatively, or by what he abandons, ver. 1. He walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, he Stands not in the Way of Sinners, he sits not in the seat of the scornful.
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It is the wisdom of the Holy Ghost in the volume of holy Writ, to illustrate heavenly truths by earthly resemblances, partly for their easier conveyance to our dark understandings,
It is the Wisdom of the Holy Ghost in the volume of holy Writ, to illustrate heavenly truths by earthly resemblances, partly for their Easier conveyance to our dark understandings,
and partly for their deeper impression in our hearts and memories. And accordingly the words before us are a Similitudinary description of a blessed man; representing him,
and partly for their Deeper impression in our hearts and memories. And accordingly the words before us Are a Similitudinary description of a blessed man; representing him,
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For a man, whether blessed or cursed, is capable of that resemblance, Arbor inversa, (as the Philosopher cals him) a tree with his root upwards, dilating and branching downwards; (insomuch as the dimmest sighted may say with him in the Gospel, I see men walking like trees ;
For a man, whither blessed or cursed, is capable of that resemblance, Arbour inversa, (as the Philosopher calls him) a tree with his root upward, dilating and branching downwards; (insomuch as the dimmest sighted may say with him in the Gospel, I see men walking like trees;
Yea, of the lawfull marriages of Gods own people, Non generantur filii dei, saith Augustine. There are not generated children of God, but of this world .
Yea, of the lawful marriages of God's own people, Non generantur Sons dei, Says Augustine. There Are not generated children of God, but of this world.
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And hence you may observe by the way, that this implantation is much different from those in our Hortyards, where Scions (commonly the better) correct the Stocks,
And hence you may observe by the Way, that this implantation is much different from those in our Hortyards, where Scions (commonly the better) correct the Stocks,
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We work not an alteration in the Trunk or Stock, but are our selves transformed and renewed by it, 2 Cor. 5. 17. If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. Once unprofitable, now profitable ; once dead, now quickned ;
We work not an alteration in the Trunk or Stock, but Are our selves transformed and renewed by it, 2 Cor. 5. 17. If any man be in christ, he is a new creature. Once unprofitable, now profitable; once dead, now quickened;
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First, if the Christians plantation be by way of insition, and this insition so necessary in order to true felicity, it naturally ensues, that a Right and Title to Heaven can never be grounded upon the Nobleness of a Carnal extraction,
First, if the Christians plantation be by Way of insition, and this insition so necessary in order to true felicity, it naturally ensues, that a Right and Title to Heaven can never be grounded upon the Nobleness of a Carnal extraction,
Yea, although they should all be found to concenter in the same subject, yet, as it sometime fared with Naaman the Syrian [ a great man with his Master,
Yea, although they should all be found to concenter in the same Subject, yet, as it sometime fared with Naaman the Syrian [ a great man with his Master,
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seeing they that believe in Christ, are born not of blood [ of the impure beginnings of their conception ] nor of the will of the flesh [ by the power of Nature and Free-will ] nor of the will of man, [ by the prevalencie of a civill education ] but of God .
seeing they that believe in christ, Are born not of blood [ of the impure beginnings of their conception ] nor of the will of the Flesh [ by the power of Nature and Freewill ] nor of the will of man, [ by the prevalency of a civil education ] but of God.
and of the mind, its an evidence against thee (notwithstanding all thy confidence) that thou hast not partaken of the root or of the fatnesse of the Olive-tree,
and of the mind, its an evidence against thee (notwithstanding all thy confidence) that thou hast not partaken of the root or of the fatness of the Olive-tree,
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if they yield their members as instruments of righteousnesse unto God , these need not say, Who shall ascend into Heaven? or, who shall descend into the deep? For they bear in their own heart a Testimonial of their Regeneration,
if they yield their members as Instruments of righteousness unto God, these need not say, Who shall ascend into Heaven? or, who shall descend into the deep? For they bear in their own heart a Testimonial of their Regeneration,
In the last place, upon sence of this blessed ingrafture, great reason trees of righteousness should acknowledge the hand that planted them , rejoyce in him that made them.
In the last place, upon sense of this blessed Ingrafture, great reason trees of righteousness should acknowledge the hand that planted them, rejoice in him that made them.
That they enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his Courts with praise . For in this great work of Regeneration it is the Lord that hath made us, and not we our selves .
That they enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his Courts with praise. For in this great work of Regeneration it is the Lord that hath made us, and not we our selves.
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If Plato could be thankfull for being a Grecian, not a Barbarian, an Athenian among Grecians, a Philosopher among Athenians: much rather should the faithfull for that they are born of God ,
If Plato could be thankful for being a Grecian, not a Barbarian, an Athenian among Greeks, a Philosopher among Athenians: much rather should the faithful for that they Are born of God,
. Secondly, and in the thoughts of his goodness towards them, he had respect to their disposal as well as ingrafture, tendred their accommodation as well as planting.
. Secondly, and in the thoughts of his Goodness towards them, he had respect to their disposal as well as Ingrafture, tendered their accommodation as well as planting.
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A situation (by general consent) of choycest meetness for fruit-bearing trees, that time after time, however the season fall out, they may have the benefit of water to make them fruitful.
A situation (by general consent) of Choicest meetness for Fruit bearing trees, that time After time, however the season fallen out, they may have the benefit of water to make them fruitful.
And accordingly wise King Solomon (who thought it no disparagement to be seen in husbandry) made pools of water, ( Eccles. 2. 6.) to water the wood that bringeth forth trees.
And accordingly wise King Solomon (who Thought it no disparagement to be seen in Husbandry) made pools of water, (Eccles. 2. 6.) to water the wood that brings forth trees.
. And to intimate the same accommodations intended in my Text, it assimilates the sincere believer to a tree planted by the water, that spreads out her roots by the rivers .
. And to intimate the same accommodations intended in my Text, it assimilates the sincere believer to a tree planted by the water, that spreads out her roots by the Rivers.
by whose fatherly providence it is, that they are graciously accommodated, supplied, and succoured with all things appertayning to life and godliness: As namely,
by whose fatherly providence it is, that they Are graciously accommodated, supplied, and succored with all things aPPERTAINING to life and godliness: As namely,
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For (as the Lord in the second of Micah) do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly? Yea, the Statutes of the Lord rejoyce the heart, Psal. 19. 8. And from the consolation of the Scriptures ariseth our hope, Rom. 15. 4. They are comforts in affliction, reliefs in temptation, meanes of a spiritual thriving and fructifying in Gods garden.
For (as the Lord in the second of micah) do not my words do good to him that walks uprightly? Yea, the Statutes of the Lord rejoice the heart, Psalm 19. 8. And from the consolation of the Scriptures arises our hope, Rom. 15. 4. They Are comforts in affliction, reliefs in temptation, means of a spiritual thriving and fructifying in God's garden.
. Much rather as they are seconded with those visible words , the seals of the righteousness of faith , those blessed cherishers and fosterers of Gods Plantation.
. Much rather as they Are seconded with those visible words, the Seals of the righteousness of faith, those blessed cherishers and fosterers of God's Plantation.
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yet being of divine appointment and the ministration of the spirit, they are ( like the Oath of God annex't to his Counsel s) means of strong consolation to them that believe.
yet being of divine appointment and the ministration of the Spirit, they Are (like the Oath of God annexed to his Counsel s) means of strong consolation to them that believe.
For to the end they may take effect, the faithful (besides these outward Well-springs) are accommodated in the 2. place internally, with the soveraign influences and irrigations of Christ his Spirit.
For to the end they may take Effect, the faithful (beside these outward Wellsprings) Are accommodated in the 2. place internally, with the sovereign influences and irrigations of christ his Spirit.
and streams from Lebanon. So that God having once convey'd the Spirit of his Son into their hearts, they have a pledge of his presence to comfort them in their pilgrimage, a witness of their adoption to help their infirmities, a guide of their life to keep them from falling, a faithful remembrancer to prompt them to duty, a seal of their redemption,
and streams from Lebanon. So that God having once conveyed the Spirit of his Son into their hearts, they have a pledge of his presence to Comfort them in their pilgrimage, a witness of their adoption to help their infirmities, a guide of their life to keep them from falling, a faithful remembrancer to prompt them to duty, a seal of their redemption,
If thou knewest the gift of God (said our Saviour to the woman of Samaria) and who it is that saith unto thee, give me to drink, thou woulst have asked of him,
If thou Knewest the gift of God (said our Saviour to the woman of Samaria) and who it is that Says unto thee, give me to drink, thou Wouldst have asked of him,
Wherefore 2. say now, ye that are planted in the house of the Lord, is it not good being here? to keep close to him that hath thus disposed us and tendred our spiritual accommodation? O let it engage us,
Wherefore 2. say now, you that Are planted in the house of the Lord, is it not good being Here? to keep close to him that hath thus disposed us and tendered our spiritual accommodation? O let it engage us,
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Remember the trees in Jotham 's parable , which being severally courted with the proffer of a Kingdom, should I (saith the Olive-tree) leave my fatnesse? Should I (saith the Fig-tree) forsake my sweetnesse? Should I (saith the Vine) leave my Wine? So against all the allurements and temptations of the world, should we forsake these rivers of living water, these peerlesse priviledges for the momentany pleasures of sin? No, take heed, brethren,
remember the trees in Jotham is parable, which being severally courted with the proffer of a Kingdom, should I (Says the Olive-tree) leave my fatness? Should I (Says the Fig tree) forsake my sweetness? Should I (Says the Vine) leave my Wine? So against all the allurements and temptations of the world, should we forsake these Rivers of living water, these peerless privileges for the momentany pleasures of since? No, take heed, brothers,
I will dwell (saith David) in the house of the Lord for ever And, Let their money perish with them (said that noble Marquesse of Vico) that esteem all the gold in the world worth one dayes society with Jesus Christ and his holy Spirit.
I will dwell (Says David) in the house of the Lord for ever And, Let their money perish with them (said that noble Marquess of Vico) that esteem all the gold in the world worth one days society with jesus christ and his holy Spirit.
Now in the sense of this blessed accommodation, what remaines but that we return those Rivers to their Ocean, and improve them to answerable Fruit? Who plants a Vineyard,
Now in the sense of this blessed accommodation, what remains but that we return those rivers to their Ocean, and improve them to answerable Fruit? Who plants a Vineyard,
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1. Edit, He bringeth forth ] is not meerly for receiving, but as well for yielding; not barely for taking in, but joyntly for giving forth; for the actus elicitus [ believing with the heart ] and for the actus imperatus [ confessing with the mouth.
1. Edit, He brings forth ] is not merely for receiving, but as well for yielding; not barely for taking in, but jointly for giving forth; for the actus elicitus [ believing with the heart ] and for the actus imperatus [ confessing with the Mouth.
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Howbeit, whereas verbal profession is but the leaf of the tree, the honest sincere Christian determines not his faith in leaves, stopps not there, but,
Howbeit, whereas verbal profession is but the leaf of the tree, the honest sincere Christian determines not his faith in leaves, stops not there, but,
2. Edit fructum, He bringeth forth fruit ] renders his faith visible by the adjuncture of New Obedience; his profession honourable by translating the form into Power; his graces observable by drawing them out into Works: As his faith into the work of faith;
2. Edit Fruit, He brings forth fruit ] renders his faith visible by the adjuncture of New obedience; his profession honourable by translating the from into Power; his graces observable by drawing them out into Works: As his faith into the work of faith;
his hope into the patience of hope, 1 Thess. 1. That as Jacob allegorically prophecieth of Joseph [ A fruitful bough by a Well ] Gen. 49. 22. So it is the prayer and care of an Israelite indeed that (in some correspondencie to his gracious supplies) he may be filled with the fruits of righteousnesse, and fruitful in every good work .
his hope into the patience of hope, 1 Thess 1. That as Jacob allegorically Prophesieth of Joseph [ A fruitful bough by a Well ] Gen. 49. 22. So it is the prayer and care of an Israelite indeed that (in Some correspondency to his gracious supplies) he may be filled with the fruits of righteousness, and fruitful in every good work.
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If your lives be unprofitable under the name of Christians, your conversation fruitlesse under the leaves of profession, such fig-lesse Fig-trees doe but cumber the ground,
If your lives be unprofitable under the name of Christians, your Conversation fruitless under the leaves of profession, such fig-lesse Figtrees do but cumber the ground,
Herein (saith Christ) is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit, John 15. 8. And such only shall at last be glorified of him, Rom. 2. 10. Glory, honour,
Herein (Says christ) is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, John 15. 8. And such only shall At last be glorified of him, Rom. 2. 10. Glory, honour,
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1. Profert, non simulat; He vitally beares it, not deceitfully counterfeits it. The works of his profession are not fruits artificially sembled, but naturally yielded;
1. Profert, non simulat; He vitally bears it, not deceitfully counterfeits it. The works of his profession Are not fruits artificially sembled, but naturally yielded;
but sweetly disposed by an inward principle of grace, drawn with the cords of love, acted and promoted by a spirit of ingenuity, 2 Cor. 3. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
but sweetly disposed by an inward principle of grace, drawn with the cords of love, acted and promoted by a Spirit of ingenuity, 2 Cor. 3. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
And his fruit (if we consult the Apostle) is the fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5. 22. Such as love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith, meeknesse, temperance;
And his fruit (if we consult the Apostle) is the fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5. 22. Such as love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness, temperance;
how are they ours? Must stakes be parted between God and our selves? I answer, Upon due consideration, here is no Inconsistencie, no clashing of Titles at all.
how Are they ours? Must stakes be parted between God and our selves? I answer, Upon due consideration, Here is no Inconsistency, no clashing of Titles At all.
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So far from prejudicing the Divine Interess, that indeed the Lord will not own the fruit for his (so as to count it for righteousnesse to thee) except it be fructus tuus, truly thine;
So Far from prejudicing the Divine Interess, that indeed the Lord will not own the fruit for his (so as to count it for righteousness to thee) except it be fructus Thy, truly thine;
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Insomuch as though Noah [ a Preacher of Righteousnesse ] Daniel [ a man greatly beloved ] Job [ so eminent in uprightnesse and the fear of God ] though these three men were alive upon the earth, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness .
Insomuch as though Noah [ a Preacher of Righteousness ] daniel [ a man greatly Beloved ] Job [ so eminent in uprightness and the Fear of God ] though these three men were alive upon the earth, they should deliver but their own Souls by their righteousness.
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and the righteous Judge give every man according to the fruit of his own doings . Presume not then, with those foolish Virgins, upon the oyl in others vessels :
and the righteous Judge give every man according to the fruit of his own doings. Presume not then, with those foolish Virgins, upon the oil in Others vessels:
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Consider him according to the New Creature, or as he is born of God, 'tis plain upon the Tables, 1 John 2. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin.
Consider him according to the New Creature, or as he is born of God, it's plain upon the Tables, 1 John 2. Whosoever is born of God does not commit since.
He acknowledgeth to his grief peccatum inhabitans, the sin that dwelleth in him ; but he cannot own the works thereof as his genuine and proper fruit .
He acknowledgeth to his grief peccatum inhabitants, the since that dwells in him; but he cannot own the works thereof as his genuine and proper fruit.
but in the truth and sincerity of a Christians desires, in the uprightnesse and integrity of his will and purpose, in his careful pursuances and daily endeavors after all goodnesse, and righteousnesse, and truth.
but in the truth and sincerity of a Christians Desires, in the uprightness and integrity of his will and purpose, in his careful pursuances and daily endeavors After all Goodness, and righteousness, and truth.
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For in these consists the fruit of the Spirit, Eph. 5. 9. And in the practice of a sound Believer, these only appertain to [ Fructum suum ] to his suitable and proper fruit.
For in these consists the fruit of the Spirit, Ephesians 5. 9. And in the practice of a found Believer, these only appertain to [ Fruit suum ] to his suitable and proper fruit.
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Now the due consideration hereof, as it should humble the holiest in the consciousnesse of whatsoever unkindlike and unanswerable fruit, work them to a selfconfusion for the surreptitious inordinancies of the Old Man, continue them in a stedfast reliance upon the righteousnesse of the Tree of Life:
Now the due consideration hereof, as it should humble the Holiest in the consciousness of whatsoever unkindlike and unanswerable fruit, work them to a selfconfusion for the surreptitious inordinancies of the Old Man, continue them in a steadfast reliance upon the righteousness of the Tree of Life:
1. Whereas the World would alienate us from the vertues and life of God, and would gain our consent to bring forth heterogeneous fruit (lust of the eye alledging, It will be for your Profit;
1. Whereas the World would alienate us from the Virtues and life of God, and would gain our consent to bring forth heterogeneous fruit (lust of the eye alleging, It will be for your Profit;
pride of life pretending, It will be for your Advancement) the truly regenerate Soul may hence be sufficiently furnished and prompted to answer [ That great God, whose I am by his grace,
pride of life pretending, It will be for your Advancement) the truly regenerate Soul may hence be sufficiently furnished and prompted to answer [ That great God, whose I am by his grace,
but having mercifully chosen me out of the Commons of the World, he hath planted me in his inclosed Garden, ingraffed me into a Noble Stock, supplied me with Rivers of Living Water.
but having mercifully chosen me out of the Commons of the World, he hath planted me in his enclosed Garden, Ingrafted me into a Noble Stock, supplied me with rivers of Living Water.
And is it equitable, after all this, to yield him no better fruit? Is this correspondent to the nature of so high a Calling? Is it Fructus meus, a kindlike fruit, consentaneous to a spiritual state? As Nehomiah , Should such a man as I flee? No, the time past of my life may suffice me to have wrought the will of the Gentiles , to have brought forth la•ruscas, four grapes, those wilde fruits of the Old Man. Haec vita aelios mores postulat.
And is it equitable, After all this, to yield him no better fruit? Is this correspondent to the nature of so high a Calling? Is it Fructus meus, a kindlike fruit, consentaneous to a spiritual state? As Nehemiah, Should such a man as I flee? No, the time past of my life may suffice me to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, to have brought forth la•ruscas, four grapes, those wild fruits of the Old Man. Haec vita aelios mores postulat.
It must be otherwise now that I am planted in the house of the Lord ] In the words of Leo, Agnosce, O Christiane, dignitatem tuam, &c. Acknowledge, O Christian, thine own dignity,
It must be otherwise now that I am planted in the house of the Lord ] In the words of Leo, Agnosce, Oh Christian, dignitatem tuam, etc. Acknowledge, Oh Christian, thine own dignity,
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Again, admit it be of Gods commanding, yet if it arise not from a Supernatural root, from a Principle of special grace, from faith working by love, it must either be violently forced,
Again, admit it be of God's commanding, yet if it arise not from a Supernatural root, from a Principle of special grace, from faith working by love, it must either be violently forced,
Lastly, if not rightly Scoped with respect to the glory of God, and to approvable Subordinate ends (for in divine morality 'tis the rectitude of the ayme, not the substance of the act that carries it with God.
Lastly, if not rightly Scope with respect to the glory of God, and to approvable Subordinate ends (for in divine morality it's the rectitude of the aim, not the substance of the act that carries it with God.
) Such sinisterly intended fruit is no better then the apples of Sodom, or the grapes of Gomorrah, or the fruit of degenerate Israel [ fruit unto himself, ] neither acceptable to God, nor profitable to the bearer.
) Such sinisterly intended fruit is no better then the Apples of Sodom, or the grapes of Gomorrah, or the fruit of degenerate Israel [ fruit unto himself, ] neither acceptable to God, nor profitable to the bearer.
when, with Issachar, thou must couch between two burthens, the burthen of sin and sicknesse) No, that's only to be reckoned our day and our season, wherein God requires and expects our fruit.
when, with Issachar, thou must couch between two burdens, the burden of since and sickness) No, that's only to be reckoned our day and our season, wherein God requires and expects our fruit.
Behold, Now is the day of salvation, 2 Cor. 6. 2. And (clearly) it is the deplorable misery of all deferrers, the hopes of grace to come make them gracelesse for the present;
Behold, Now is the day of salvation, 2 Cor. 6. 2. And (clearly) it is the deplorable misery of all deferrers, the hope's of grace to come make them graceless for the present;
Wherefore, knowing the dreadful consequents of neglected time, say, I beseech you every one in the secret of his own soul, [ If I must once reform and break off my sins;
Wherefore, knowing the dreadful consequents of neglected time, say, I beseech you every one in the secret of his own soul, [ If I must once reform and break off my Sins;
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But then if we descend to particularities, and consider them in their due circumstantials, this seems to be the Psalmists meaning here, That it is the property of a blessed man to be watchful in espying,
But then if we descend to particularities, and Consider them in their due circumstantials, this seems to be the Psalmists meaning Here, That it is the property of a blessed man to be watchful in espying,
for that we sought him not after the due order. That's the first Expression. 2. In his Season ] that is, answerably and suitably to whatsoever condition.
for that we sought him not After the due order. That's the First Expression. 2. In his Season ] that is, answerably and suitably to whatsoever condition.
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In the moneth of Health, industrious cheerfulness. In the moneth of Sickness, religious patience. In the moneth of Honour, the fruit of noble Atchievments.
In the Monn of Health, Industria cheerfulness. In the Monn of Sickness, religious patience. In the Monn of Honour, the fruit of noble Achievements.
Is this a time (said the Prophet to his servant) to receive money, and to receive garments ? Should I weep (said the Jew) in the fifth moneth ? that is, in which the Temple was finished.
Is this a time (said the Prophet to his servant) to receive money, and to receive garments? Should I weep (said the Jew) in the fifth Monn? that is, in which the Temple was finished.
To every thing there is a season, saith the Preacher, Eccl. 3. 1. And great difference (say our Criticks) between NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, Time and Season.
To every thing there is a season, Says the Preacher, Ecclesiastes 3. 1. And great difference (say our Critics) between and, Time and Season.
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Or a season for neighbourly charity, an opportunity to compose differences, to relieve the oppressed, to help the fatherlesse and widow, to consider the poor and needy.
Or a season for neighbourly charity, an opportunity to compose differences, to relieve the oppressed, to help the fatherless and widow, to Consider the poor and needy.
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For although in their natural account they be but particles and minutes, yet in their spiritual and prudential managing, the very quintessence of time, and the apparatus to eternity.
For although in their natural account they be but particles and minutes, yet in their spiritual and prudential managing, the very quintessence of time, and the apparatus to eternity.
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Unseasonable therefore to end here, without a word or two for this Season, which calls upon you (my honoured and beloved Countrymen) in expectation of some fruit of this your Brotherly meeting.
Unseasonable Therefore to end Here, without a word or two for this Season, which calls upon you (my honoured and Beloved Countrymen) in expectation of Some fruit of this your Brotherly meeting.
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To which purpose I shall take my liberty from the resemblance in the Text, to look upon you as so many Trees, whom the wise Moderator of all things hath (at times) transposed from the soyl of your Nativity, that ye might go to a City of habitation ;
To which purpose I shall take my liberty from the resemblance in the Text, to look upon you as so many Trees, whom the wise Moderator of all things hath (At times) transposed from the soil of your Nativity, that you might go to a city of habitation;
ingraffed you into the stock of an honourable Metropolis, disposed you by the rivers and springs of water, blessed you with the upper-springs [ the means of grace ] blessed you with the nether-springs [ the accommodations of this life ] and graciously reserved you to the solemnity of this day, whereon to record his mercies towards you.
Ingrafted you into the stock of an honourable Metropolis, disposed you by the Rivers and springs of water, blessed you with the upper-springs [ the means of grace ] blessed you with the nether-springs [ the accommodations of this life ] and graciously reserved you to the solemnity of this day, whereon to record his Mercies towards you.
And now, that this great Benefactor hath done all this for you, What more seasonable then to renew your wonted consultations in order to some thankful return? To say among your selves in the sense and valuation of his favours, What is to be done for God? For God? yea but (as Eliphaz answered Job) Can a man be profitable unto God ? The earth is the Lords, and the sulnesse thereof .
And now, that this great Benefactor hath done all this for you, What more seasonable then to renew your wonted Consultations in order to Some thankful return? To say among your selves in the sense and valuation of his favours, What is to be done for God? For God? yea but (as Eliphaz answered Job) Can a man be profitable unto God? The earth is the lords, and the sulnesse thereof.
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To conclude in few words (for it might savour of some jealousie to over-charge an Ingenuous Auditory) If ye place any moment in the glory of your Maker, any weight in the credit of your Profession, any strength in the honour of your Country, Let these associate and accord you in your endeavours to doe worthily in Ephratah, to be famous in Bethlehem .
To conclude in few words (for it might savour of Some jealousy to overcharge an Ingenuous Auditory) If you place any moment in the glory of your Maker, any weight in the credit of your Profession, any strength in the honour of your Country, Let these associate and accord you in your endeavours to do worthily in Ephratah, to be famous in Bethlehem.
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And let us all be exhorted (of whatsoever denomination) to walk in wisedom with a holy vigilancie and circumspection, redeeming the time by yielding our fruit in our Season.
And let us all be exhorted (of whatsoever denomination) to walk in Wisdom with a holy vigilancy and circumspection, redeeming the time by yielding our fruit in our Season.
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