The great efficacy and necessity of good example especially in the clergy recommended in a visitation sermon preached at Guilford / by Tho. Duncumb ...
1 TIM. 4.12. Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the Believers in Word, in Conversation, in Charity, in Spirit, in Faith, in Purity.
1 TIM. 4.12. Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an Exampl of the Believers in Word, in Conversation, in Charity, in Spirit, in Faith, in Purity.
SAint Paul having in his earlier years prov'd a most severe and cruel Adversary to Christianity, of a bloody Persecutor, afterwards becomes a blessed Promoter of its opposed Interest and Reputation in the World.
SAint Paul having in his earlier Years proved a most severe and cruel Adversary to Christianity, of a bloody Persecutor, afterwards becomes a blessed Promoter of its opposed Interest and Reputation in the World.
but afterwards he is as indefatigably sollicitous to calm and allay all those Storms and Tempests, all those Popular Furies and Estuations he had formerly rais'd against them.
but afterwards he is as indefatigably solicitous to Cam and allay all those Storms and Tempests, all those Popular Furies and Estuations he had formerly raised against them.
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so many pious Epistles, and endeavours the Disciplining of so many selected Persons (as we finde he hath done) that so what service he could not do, immediately in his own person,
so many pious Epistles, and endeavours the Disciplining of so many selected Persons (as we find he hath done) that so what service he could not do, immediately in his own person,
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The Epistle and Person wherein my Text is concern'd, are both the designed Instruments of this great Christian Convert, St. Paul, for the more effectual carrying on and accomplishing of this so great and important an Enterprize.
The Epistle and Person wherein my Text is concerned, Are both the designed Instruments of this great Christian Convert, Saint Paul, for the more effectual carrying on and accomplishing of this so great and important an Enterprise.
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And therefore in this Epistle, (as well as in that other to Timothy, at that time Bishop of Ephesus ) he gives him many solid and sound Instructions, relating both to the Doctrine and Discipline of this his greater Charge and Diocess.
And Therefore in this Epistle, (as well as in that other to Timothy, At that time Bishop of Ephesus) he gives him many solid and found Instructions, relating both to the Doctrine and Discipline of this his greater Charge and Diocese.
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neither the choicest Doctrine, nor yet the strictest Discipline, were like to benefit or advantage others, unless Timothy (who was to actuate and enforce them) were a good Example himself;
neither the Choicest Doctrine, nor yet the Strictest Discipline, were like to benefit or advantage Others, unless Timothy (who was to actuate and enforce them) were a good Exampl himself;
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St. Paul in the first place, sees himself concern'd to counsel and advise Timothy, to such an exemplary Carriage and Comportment, in this his Place and more sacred Employment,
Saint Paul in the First place, sees himself concerned to counsel and Advice Timothy, to such an exemplary Carriage and Comportment, in this his Place and more sacred Employment,
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as that, the World's Reflection upon him, in that, otherwise, undervalued circumstance of youth, may give the greater cause to look upon him as worthy of double Honour,
as that, the World's Reflection upon him, in that, otherwise, undervalved circumstance of youth, may give the greater cause to look upon him as worthy of double Honour,
Some Vegetables, the younger and tenderer they are, the greater sweetness and fragrancy they commonly breathe forth and transmit into all the respective parts of that place, where they are 〈 … 〉 which then smells sweetest,
some Vegetables, the younger and tenderer they Are, the greater sweetness and fragrancy they commonly breathe forth and transmit into all the respective parts of that place, where they Are 〈 … 〉 which then smells Sweetest,
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when 〈 … 〉 And thus it seems St. Paul, would have his young 〈 … 〉 (like a Rose of Sharon by him planted in the Ephesian soil) to have so great a flavor in the bud, at that he may,
when 〈 … 〉 And thus it seems Saint Paul, would have his young 〈 … 〉 (like a Rose of Sharon by him planted in the Ephesian soil) to have so great a flavor in the bud, At that he may,
even then appear and approve himself to be unto God 〈 … 〉 savour of Christ, 2 Cor. 2.15. and unto men of Christianity in its greatest Power and Purity.
even then appear and approve himself to be unto God 〈 … 〉 savour of christ, 2 Cor. 2.15. and unto men of Christianity in its greatest Power and Purity.
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That is, It's not enough for thee to content thy self with being a bare Example of meerly moral civiliz'd men, (though this be very valuable in it self) but rather raise thy Soul to some higher pitch of Piety and Profession,
That is, It's not enough for thee to content thy self with being a bore Exampl of merely moral civilized men, (though this be very valuable in it self) but rather raise thy Soul to Some higher pitch of Piety and Profession,
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and look upon thy self (especially in the place where thou art) as highly concern'd to be, no less than a lively Pattern too, of the nobler and more excellent Persons,
and look upon thy self (especially in the place where thou art) as highly concerned to be, no less than a lively Pattern too, of the Nobler and more excellent Persons,
even of the Believers, those Heav'n-born Souls, those bright and sparkling Jewels of Heavens Bosom• of whom the World is not worthy, Heb. 11.38. and who keep themselves unspotted from the World, Jam. 1.29. These these are the Darlings of Heaven whom thou art carefully to teach, and to build up more and more in their most holy faith, by thy own more holy and exemplary Lift:
even of the Believers, those Heavenborn Souls, those bright and sparkling Jewels of Heavens Bosom• of whom the World is not worthy, Hebrew 11.38. and who keep themselves unspotted from the World, Jam. 1.29. These these Are the Darlings of Heaven whom thou art carefully to teach, and to built up more and more in their most holy faith, by thy own more holy and exemplary Lift:
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as that thou mayst not ••em to lack any part or particular appertaining to it, but rather whatsoever it really is, in Word, whatsoever in Charity, in Spirit, in Faith,
as that thou Mayest not ••em to lack any part or particular appertaining to it, but rather whatsoever it really is, in Word, whatsoever in Charity, in Spirit, in Faith,
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It seems, by all this, St. Paul would have his Timothy (and so all others too in his Place and Heavenly Employment) not to be like the dry and sapless stumps of the grove, always at a stand;
It seems, by all this, Saint Paul would have his Timothy (and so all Others too in his Place and Heavenly Employment) not to be like the dry and sapless stumps of the grove, always At a stand;
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awakening us too, out of all that scandalous torpor and oscitancy, out of all those empty professions and formalities, we are too too apt to allow our selves in,
awakening us too, out of all that scandalous torpor and oscitancy, out of all those empty professions and formalities, we Are too too apt to allow our selves in,
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for, you plainly see, St. Paul thinks it not enough for Timothy to be a meerly speculative, notional Divine, a great Casuist, and Critick, 2 Tim. 3.15. an excellent Textuary (or one mighty in the Scriptures, for so Timothy was) unless he prove a good Expositor too upon them, in his life:
for, you plainly see, Saint Paul thinks it not enough for Timothy to be a merely speculative, notional Divine, a great Casuist, and Critic, 2 Tim. 3.15. an excellent Textuary (or one mighty in the Scriptures, for so Timothy was) unless he prove a good Expositor too upon them, in his life:
but, unless this Gold be well grac't with the Enamel, the Rubies, and precious Pearles of an excellent Spirit, a visible Charity, Faith and Purity, 'twill never have that countenance,
but, unless this Gold be well graced with the Enamel, the Rubies, and precious Pearls of an excellent Spirit, a visible Charity, Faith and Purity, it'll never have that countenance,
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or acceptance that becomes an Ambassador of the most high God, nor yet that sparkling taking beauty that becomes a Jewel fixed in the sacred bosom of the Church:
or acceptance that becomes an Ambassador of the most high God, nor yet that sparkling taking beauty that becomes a Jewel fixed in the sacred bosom of the Church:
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The first is, the very great (but greatly neglected) Duty of Sacerdotal Exemplariness, indispensably incumbent upon all such of us, especially, who are prime Rulers,
The First is, the very great (but greatly neglected) Duty of Sacerdotal Exemplariness, indispensably incumbent upon all such of us, especially, who Are prime Rulers,
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or yet, but inferior Officers of the Church, in these words, — But be; thou an example — Thou, especially, O Timothy, who art in a place of special trust, and Ecclesiastical Authority.
or yet, but inferior Officers of the Church, in these words, — But be; thou an Exampl — Thou, especially, Oh Timothy, who art in a place of special trust, and Ecclesiastical authority.
Secondly, We have a just Enumeration of all those more choice and singular instances and particulars, wherein Timothy (and so, all others too, in his Sacerdotal sacred circumstances) ought, especially,
Secondly, We have a just Enumeration of all those more choice and singular instances and particulars, wherein Timothy (and so, all Others too, in his Sacerdotal sacred Circumstances) ought, especially,
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but such, as are ready to make us all bright, and victorious in the eyes of all our severest Adversaries, viz. We must be examples of Believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
but such, as Are ready to make us all bright, and victorious in the eyes of all our Severest Adversaries, viz. We must be Examples of Believers in word, in Conversation, in charity, in Spirit, in faith, and in purity.
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and lively pattern, in all these heavenly perfections, and they are Believers; such, it seems, as walk so stedfastly by faith, 1 Cor. 4.8. that they look not at the things which are seen, 11 Heb. 13. but confess rather that they are Pilgrims and Strangers on earth, 2 Cor. 8.5. Such, as have so given themselves to the Lord, as that, 1 Phil. 21. to them, to live is Christ:
and lively pattern, in all these heavenly perfections, and they Are Believers; such, it seems, as walk so steadfastly by faith, 1 Cor. 4.8. that they look not At the things which Are seen, 11 Hebrew 13. but confess rather that they Are Pilgrim's and Strangers on earth, 2 Cor. 8.5. Such, as have so given themselves to the Lord, as that, 1 Philip 21. to them, to live is christ:
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Fourthly, We have a special motive impli'd, enforcing this so great a Duty of Sacerdotal Exemplariness, impos'd in these words — Let no man despise thy youth;
Fourthly, We have a special motive implied, enforcing this so great a Duty of Sacerdotal Exemplariness, imposed in these words — Let no man despise thy youth;
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— importing nothing more than this, That, if Timothy made not himself thus an example of Believers •n word, in conversation and charity, in spirit, in faith,
— importing nothing more than this, That, if Timothy made not himself thus an Exampl of Believers •n word, in Conversation and charity, in Spirit, in faith,
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for the better advantage of the more narrow vulgar capacities under me, I doubt not, but you all see your graver selves, not a little concerned in them;
for the better advantage of the more narrow Vulgar capacities under me, I doubt not, but you all see your graver selves, not a little concerned in them;
In my prosecution then, of this so important a point, I hope 'twill not appear either unseasonable or unprofitable if I endeavour an humble suggestion of what (I know) your more acute and piercing judgmnets,
In my prosecution then, of this so important a point, I hope it'll not appear either unseasonable or unprofitable if I endeavour an humble suggestion of what (I know) your more acute and piercing judgmnets,
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Secondly, The great Obligation and Necessity of Exemplariness (on our parts, espicially) who are, 2 Cor. 5. the pro••st Ambassadors of the most high God.
Secondly, The great Obligation and Necessity of Exemplariness (on our parts, especially) who Are, 2 Cor. 5. the pro••st ambassadors of the most high God.
He that will find but so much leasure, as attentively to observe, how commonly succesless, the most unwearied, importunities, [ Si vis me slere, &c. ] for tears from others eyes are,
He that will find but so much leisure, as attentively to observe, how commonly successless, the most unwearied, importunities, [ Si vis me slere, etc. ] for tears from Others eyes Are,
and the reason may be that of Seneca, in his sixth Epistle to Ludilius, where he tells him, Homines plus oculis, quam auribus credant, That men give greater credit to their eyes,
and the reason may be that of Senecca, in his sixth Epistle to Ludilius, where he tells him, Homines plus oculis, quam auribus Credant, That men give greater credit to their eyes,
if his practise give not life to his splendid expressions, and strength to his •eater stile, he goes the ready way, to make himself, not only derided, but ridiculous too, to all his more wary and watchful observers.
if his practice give not life to his splendid expressions, and strength to his •eater style, he Goes the ready Way, to make himself, not only derided, but ridiculous too, to all his more wary and watchful observers.
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This seem'd so great an absurdity in the eyes of that Holy Father St. Bernard, that we read him, in one of his Epistles, checking it for a most praeposterous practise;
This seemed so great an absurdity in the eyes of that Holy Father Saint Bernard, that we read him, in one of his Epistles, checking it for a most preposterous practice;
This is (sayes he) the soundest, and most seemly Order and Method for men (especially for the Ministers of Christ) that they first bear Christs yoak themselves, which they call upon others to bear;
This is (Says he) the soundest, and most seemly Order and Method for men (especially for the Ministers of christ) that they First bear Christ yoke themselves, which they call upon Others to bear;
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a very flegmatick Levite, that cannot make a shift (as the manner of some, is) sometimes, pathetically and vehemently to harangue, to speech the common people,
a very phlegmatic Levite, that cannot make a shift (as the manner of Some, is) sometime, pathetically and vehemently to harangue, to speech the Common people,
But now, that which renders a Paul, a Peter, a Timothy, and the like Ambassadors of the most high God, to be entertain'd with Trophy and Triumph, with the sincerest love and complacency in the hearts of their more wise and wary hearers, is, their making their lives fairly parallel with their language,
But now, that which renders a Paul, a Peter, a Timothy, and the like ambassadors of the most high God, to be entertained with Trophy and Triumph, with the Sincerest love and complacency in the hearts of their more wise and wary hearers, is, their making their lives fairly parallel with their language,
if they perish, so it be on such credit, and with such company. It was once thought a Question, able to silence our Saviours greatest Votaries, John, 7.48.
if they perish, so it be on such credit, and with such company. It was once Thought a Question, able to silence our Saviors greatest Votaries, John, 7.48.
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had these blazing stars but had a more friendly aspect upon the Bethlehem - Babe, he had been, undoubtedly, imbrac't in those very armes, we afterwards, find so deeply dy'd in his most sacred blood.
had these blazing Stars but had a more friendly aspect upon the Bethlehem - Babe, he had been, undoubtedly, embraced in those very arms, we afterwards, find so deeply died in his most sacred blood.
It's not for nothing then, that our Histories inform us, how Augustus, being a learned Prince, himself, fil'd Rome with Schollars; hollow Tiberius with Dissemblers;
It's not for nothing then, that our Histories inform us, how Augustus, being a learned Prince, himself, filled Room with Scholars; hollow Tiberius with Dissemblers;
Thus, whilst pious Joshua lives, all this people look like so many lesser lights, kindl'd at that more •lashing Lamp of Israel: Such a burning and shining light was John Baptist, that, it even sunk the towring pride of Herod into a confessed Reverence, both for his person and Doctrine;
Thus, while pious joshua lives, all this people look like so many lesser lights, kindled At that more •lashing Lamp of Israel: Such a burning and shining Light was John Baptist, that, it even sunk the towering pride of Herod into a confessed reverence, both for his person and Doctrine;
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whilst they beheld their own sullied faces in so true and clear a glass; their faults must needs be reflected with the greater shame and regret upon them themselves:
while they beheld their own sullied faces in so true and clear a glass; their Faults must needs be reflected with the greater shame and regret upon them themselves:
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It was therefore a commendable practice of that great Duke, who alwaies, before he went to his diet, had a bason of water brought him, with the lively picture of Cato Major, stampt in gold, at the bottom of it;
It was Therefore a commendable practice of that great Duke, who always, before he went to his diet, had a basin of water brought him, with the lively picture of Cato Major, stamped in gold, At the bottom of it;
it seems, the better to awaken his duller soul to the imitation of all those illustrious vertues, that great example of the age he liv'd in was owner of: But now, on the contrary;
it seems, the better to awaken his duller soul to the imitation of all those illustrious Virtues, that great Exampl of the age he lived in was owner of: But now, on the contrary;
Witness, that great instance of the Comick, when he brings in a timorous Vitioso, encouraging himself to an unusual villainy, Haec ego non faciam, quae Jupiter facit, sayes he,
Witness, that great instance of the Comic, when he brings in a timorous Vitioso, encouraging himself to an unusual villainy, Haec ego non faciam, Quae Jupiter facit, Says he,
And indeed, my little reading tells me, that the unstable vulgar, in all the Regions of the world, have been ever carried away with the Religion of Authority:
And indeed, my little reading tells me, that the unstable Vulgar, in all the Regions of the world, have been ever carried away with the Religion of authority:
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If Peter once play the dissembler, he shall quickly have a whole troop, as good at paint and palliation as himself, with a Barnabas to boot: We read, Gala. 2.14. St. Paul taxing this Peter, for being thus a bad pattern.
If Peter once play the dissembler, he shall quickly have a Whole troop, as good At paint and palliation as himself, with a Barnabas to boot: We read, Gala. 2.14. Saint Paul taxing this Peter, for being thus a bad pattern.
It seems, Peter's Example, proves the peoples compulsion; for, indeed, there is a kind of Compulsion in Example, though not violent, yet alluring, and attractive:
It seems, Peter's Exampl, Proves the peoples compulsion; for, indeed, there is a kind of Compulsion in Exampl, though not violent, yet alluring, and Attractive:
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Thus, let Eli's Sons appear smutty in the view of the people, and they shall not stay long for as black a train, as themselves, to follow them; Indeed, like Jacob's sheep;
Thus, let Eli's Sons appear smutty in the view of the people, and they shall not stay long for as black a train, as themselves, to follow them; Indeed, like Jacob's sheep;
must we all grant Example to be indu'd, (as we we have heard at large) with such an attractive assimulating vertue? Must we ascribe such a boundless Empire and command to example,
must we all grant Exampl to be endued, (as we we have herd At large) with such an Attractive assimulating virtue? Must we ascribe such a boundless Empire and command to Exampl,
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even we, who are God's profest Ambassadors, see our selves highly concern'd to imbrace it? especially our Example being so sure a subordinate means to make effectual that Embassie, which, otherwise, I fear, will seem (at least, to some) but little more,
even we, who Are God's professed ambassadors, see our selves highly concerned to embrace it? especially our Exampl being so sure a subordinate means to make effectual that Embassy, which, otherwise, I Fear, will seem (At least, to Some) but little more,
and humbly present you all with an account of the second concern of the Text, being the great obligation and necessity of a Religious Exemplariness, on our parts especially, who are all made so much a spectacle to Men and Angels,
and humbly present you all with an account of the second concern of the Text, being the great obligation and necessity of a Religious Exemplariness, on our parts especially, who Are all made so much a spectacle to Men and Angels,
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may not we, I say, especially, of the Clergy, all confess, in this case of exemplary practising (as St. Paul did, of preaching the Gospel, 1 Cor. 9.16.
may not we, I say, especially, of the Clergy, all confess, in this case of exemplary practising (as Saint Paul did, of preaching the Gospel, 1 Cor. 9.16.
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especially, since I fear, that many of our lives are, and have been such, as, were Luther now alive, he might well repeat his old complaint, viz. Profecto aut hoc non est Evangelium, aut nos non fumus Evangelici:
especially, since I Fear, that many of our lives Are, and have been such, as, were Luther now alive, he might well repeat his old complaint, viz. Profecto Or hoc non est Evangelium, Or nos non Fumes Evangelici:
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if we shall but go aside, and sometimes consider with our selves, That there is, 1. The voice of Christ, our Master. 2. The voice of the Gospel our Rule. 3. The voice of the Church, our Mother. 4. The voice of Conscience, our Controller,
if we shall but go aside, and sometime Consider with our selves, That there is, 1. The voice of christ, our Master. 2. The voice of the Gospel our Rule. 3. The voice of the Church, our Mother. 4. The voice of Conscience, our Controller,
even we, above all, would (especially in the present age we live in) be more punctual and impartial Conformists to this great Canon, confirm'd by heaven's authority, viz. Be thou an Example of the Believers, &c. Let us here,
even we, above all, would (especially in the present age we live in) be more punctual and impartial Conformists to this great Canon, confirmed by heaven's Authority, viz. Be thou an Exampl of the Believers, etc. Let us Here,
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when he calls upon them, Math. 5. To do more then others do? telling them too, Their righteousness must exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees:
when he calls upon them, Math. 5. To do more then Others do? telling them too, Their righteousness must exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees:
when he proclaims them (in the same breath) the lights of the world, and therefore looks, that their light should so shine before men, that they may see their good works t• their Charity, by way of eminency:
when he proclaims them (in the same breath) the lights of the world, and Therefore looks, that their Light should so shine before men, that they may see their good works t• their Charity, by Way of eminency:
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It seems by all this, and much more, that might be suggested out of that fifth of Matthew, Christ expects the lights of the Sanctuary, should be, above all others, conspicuous and exemplary:
It seems by all this, and much more, that might be suggested out of that fifth of Matthew, christ expects the lights of the Sanctuary, should be, above all Others, conspicuous and exemplary:
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than from any other Passenger ▪ If a Samaritane can bestow but a single sigh upon a poor bleeding Brother, he expects the Tribute of Tears from the other:
than from any other Passenger ▪ If a Samaritan can bestow but a single sighs upon a poor bleeding Brother, he expects the Tribute of Tears from the other:
If Moses stoop so low, as to sit at the table with the Father less and the Widow, methinks it will not ill become Aaron to lie at their Feet, for their Good;
If Moses stoop so low, as to fit At the table with the Father less and the Widow, methinks it will not ill become Aaron to lie At their Feet, for their Good;
We read, John 13. that our Lord Jesus Christ, having first wash't his Disciples feet, presently prescribes a law for them to do the like, ver. 15. I have given you an example (sayes he) that you should do as I have done to you. But,
We read, John 13. that our Lord jesus christ, having First washed his Disciples feet, presently prescribes a law for them to do the like, ver. 15. I have given you an Exampl (Says he) that you should do as I have done to you. But,
Indeed, i• layes a necessity upon all, (but upon us, the dispensers of it) above all, 1 Peter 2.12. to have our conversation honest, among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against us, as evil-doers, they may, by our good works, which they behold, glorifie Gid in the day of visitation.
Indeed, i• lays a necessity upon all, (but upon us, the dispensers of it) above all, 1 Peter 2.12. to have our Conversation honest, among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against us, as evildoers, they may, by our good works, which they behold, Glorify Gid in the day of Visitation.
by such an holy conversation, as it especially calls for from us, and it, as really deserves from all, this must needs be the black sequel of it, That we shall (to our own greater infamy and confusion) be found such, who basely strangled that, we pretended to strengthen;
by such an holy Conversation, as it especially calls for from us, and it, as really deserves from all, this must needs be the black sequel of it, That we shall (to our own greater infamy and confusion) be found such, who basely strangled that, we pretended to strengthen;
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as my self, to display before you the incomparable Excellencies of this our aged Mother, the Church of England. This is done already, especially of late, by so many and matchless Pens, that it makes it unquestionably superfluous form, were I as able,
as my self, to display before you the incomparable Excellencies of this our aged Mother, the Church of England. This is done already, especially of late, by so many and matchless Pens, that it makes it unquestionably superfluous from, were I as able,
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Her respective Laws and prescriptions (though it hath pleas'd some certain selfish, prejudicate, and vain Opiniators of the age, we live in, to vilifie and undervalue her and them ) are yet, known to persons;
Her respective Laws and prescriptions (though it hath pleased Some certain selfish, prejudicate, and vain Opiniators of the age, we live in, to vilify and undervalue her and them) Are yet, known to Persons;
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than to dispose all her sons (but especially, those that serve at the altar) to a superlative degree of holiness towards God, and, 2 Tit. •. in all things to shew themselves patterns of good works to men.
than to dispose all her Sons (but especially, those that serve At the altar) to a superlative degree of holiness towards God, and, 2 Tit. •. in all things to show themselves patterns of good works to men.
And it may be too, St. Augu•tin his complaint may not be altogether unjust, viz. That the clean and unclean birds, the Dove and the Raven, are, to this day, in the Ark, and Church of God:
And it may be too, Saint Augu•tin his complaint may not be altogether unjust, viz. That the clean and unclean Birds, the Dove and the Raven, Are, to this day, in the Ark, and Church of God:
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Thus, in Adams Family, there was holy Abel, and wicked Cain, Noah's, Family, there was blessed Shem and cursed Ham, In Abraham's Family, there was devout Isaac, and ungodly Ishmael; in Isaac's Family, there was religious Jacob and prophane Esau; yea, in Christ's own Family there was a Judas, a son of perdition:
Thus, in Adams Family, there was holy Abel, and wicked Cain, Noah's, Family, there was blessed Shem and cursed Ham, In Abraham's Family, there was devout Isaac, and ungodly Ishmael; in Isaac's Family, there was religious Jacob and profane Esau; yea, in Christ's own Family there was a Judas, a son of perdition:
yet, all these, and all such, she carefully consignes to punishment, never approves of; These, I say, (with Jacob there) she pathetically disclaims, Gen. 49.6. O my soul! come not thou into their secret, unto their assembly, mine honour! be not thou united.
yet, all these, and all such, she carefully consignes to punishment, never approves of; These, I say, (with Jacob there) she pathetically disclaims, Gen. 49.6. Oh my soul! come not thou into their secret, unto their assembly, mine honour! be not thou united.
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And is it not pity? yea, is it not a great shame for any of us (the professed sons of such a Mother) by our inexemplary and unsuitable, lives, to scandalize her purer Doctrine,
And is it not pity? yea, is it not a great shame for any of us (the professed Sons of such a Mother) by our inexemplary and unsuitable, lives, to scandalise her Purer Doctrine,
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I would it were better considered by us all, how much it gratifies the many Papal Spies crept into our Canaan, when they hear of the high animosities and heart-burnings, the censorious language,
I would it were better considered by us all, how much it gratifies the many Papal Spies crept into our Canaan, when they hear of the high animosities and heartburnings, the censorious language,
thinking it enough to wear our Mother the (Churches Livery) not concerning our selves whether we do her either service or credit by our lives. But let not, oh!
thinking it enough to wear our Mother the (Churches Livery) not Concerning our selves whither we do her either service or credit by our lives. But let not, o!
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and telling, even the best of us, were we all well weighed in the ballance of the sanctuary, we should be found too light in this great Duty of being thus Exemplary, — many of us, seeming to be very Angels in the Doctrine, whilst I fear, scarce men, in the use and Application, we make our selves, of our Sermons.
and telling, even the best of us, were we all well weighed in the balance of the sanctuary, we should be found too Light in this great Duty of being thus Exemplary, — many of us, seeming to be very Angels in the Doctrine, while I Fear, scarce men, in the use and Application, we make our selves, of our Sermons.
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I know not how true that was, but I think it an unquestionable assertion, that, many, of our Coat, have their Consciences telling them, they deserve the same censure and severity, not more for colouring their own Sermons,
I know not how true that was, but I think it an unquestionable assertion, that, many, of our Coat, have their Consciences telling them, they deserve the same censure and severity, not more for colouring their own Sermons,
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for being their people's dangerous deluders? Tell me, I say, are there not those to be found in the Nation, whose own Consciences ring them many a sad peal, out of the hearing of the world,
for being their people's dangerous deluders? Tell me, I say, Are there not those to be found in the nation, whose own Consciences ring them many a sad peal, out of the hearing of the world,
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Others, there are too, I doubt not, but you have heard of, who have made so ill use of the keys of the Church, that it had been much better for both, had they quietly laid them under the door,
Others, there Are too, I doubt not, but you have herd of, who have made so ill use of the keys of the Church, that it had been much better for both, had they quietly laid them under the door,
For, the open discovery, and detection of some of their ill and unwarrantable practises hath not only made the guilty to be almost irrecoverably despis'd,
For, the open discovery, and detection of Some of their ill and unwarrantable practises hath not only made the guilty to be almost irrecoverably despised,
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and, it may be, much worse too, with many of our weaker Brethren; since, I say, even the best of us, have not been so good examples, as we might have been;
and, it may be, much Worse too, with many of our Weaker Brothers; since, I say, even the best of us, have not been so good Examples, as we might have been;
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is not then, the voice of our Conscience within, the more pressing and importunate, for our being the more lively examples of Believers to those, that are without? Oh then!
is not then, the voice of our Conscience within, the more pressing and importunate, for our being the more lively Examples of Believers to those, that Are without? O then!
Now, if we shall but sit down and listen a while to the declamatory language of some (and those too, it may be, not so contemptible as we are apt to conclude them) I cannot but think all those nails, drove in already, will be the better clinch't in your spirits, e're we part.
Now, if we shall but fit down and listen a while to the declamatory language of Some (and those too, it may be, not so contemptible as we Are apt to conclude them) I cannot but think all those nails, drove in already, will be the better clinched in your spirits, ever we part.
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I have been told the people of England once said of us, as I have read the old Caldees did of their Priests, viz. Homo quidam ex Judaeis venit Sacerdos, neutiquam decipiet nos.
I have been told the people of England once said of us, as I have read the old Chaldeans did of their Priests, viz. Homo quidam ex Judaeis venit Sacerdos, neutiquam decipiet nos.
I need not tell you too, how, for the better impairing our interest in the hearts of the people, many of our daring Adversaries have maliciously branded us;
I need not tell you too, how, for the better impairing our Interest in the hearts of the people, many of our daring Adversaries have maliciously branded us;
confirming us (who hear and consider all this) in nothing more, than that they would quickly make us objects of their merciless rage and vengeance, were it not for the life-guard of Royal prudence acted by a gracious and over-ruling Providence. Now, My Brethren!
confirming us (who hear and Consider all this) in nothing more, than that they would quickly make us objects of their merciless rage and vengeance, were it not for the lifeguard of Royal prudence acted by a gracious and overruling Providence. Now, My Brothers!
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And can we see all these acts of Enmity and Hostility, and not conclude it high time for us all to put on the whole armour of God, and resolve to live more piously and exemplarily in the eye and observation of men. Certainly, Sirs!
And can we see all these acts of Enmity and Hostility, and not conclude it high time for us all to put on the Whole armour of God, and resolve to live more piously and exemplarily in the eye and observation of men. Certainly, Sirs!
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And now, for the timely prevention of this so sore an evil, which I have seen under the Sun, I shall humbly crave your further attention to one voice (more importunate, if possible;
And now, for the timely prevention of this so soar an evil, which I have seen under the Sun, I shall humbly crave your further attention to one voice (more importunate, if possible;
Sixth, and Ult. place, The loud voice of our own most sacred calling and profession, which, I fear, meets not with the half of that Reverence and regard from us, we owe it, as men; but infinitely less more, as such, who have, with so much seriousness and solemnity taken upon us, to discharge all the respective duties of it.
Sixth, and Ult. place, The loud voice of our own most sacred calling and profession, which, I Fear, meets not with the half of that reverence and regard from us, we owe it, as men; but infinitely less more, as such, who have, with so much seriousness and solemnity taken upon us, to discharge all the respective duties of it.
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I am not so vain as to think I can, nor dare I pretend to offer any thing exactly answerable and commensurate, either to the heights of our callings dignity,
I am not so vain as to think I can, nor Dare I pretend to offer any thing exactly answerable and commensurate, either to the heights of our callings dignity,
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and since, but a silly Cock, may be serviceable for the awakening of no less a Saint than an inspired Peter, I shall presume the more, upon the suggestion of some few, of the most important ond weighty considerations, respecting this great Duty, of an exemplary conversation, from the voice of that high and holy Calling of our own, (you are all, I doubt not,
and since, but a silly Cock, may be serviceable for the awakening of no less a Saint than an inspired Peter, I shall presume the more, upon the suggestion of Some few, of the most important and weighty considerations, respecting this great Duty, of an exemplary Conversation, from the voice of that high and holy Calling of our own, (you Are all, I doubt not,
Suffer me then, to put you in remembrance, That, 'tis a Calling, of whose very Essence and vital Constitution it is, to bind the Owners of it, not only to their good behaviour,
Suffer me then, to put you in remembrance, That, it's a Calling, of whose very Essence and vital Constitution it is, to bind the Owners of it, not only to their good behaviour,
That the purer and nearer, any Element is to the heavens above, the greater yieldableness, and compliance it alwaies manifests to all their respective motions.
That the Purer and nearer, any Element is to the heavens above, the greater yieldableness, and compliance it always manifests to all their respective motions.
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How heavenly then, should we be, who are all the profest Ambassadors of heaven! whose proper sphere, whose special office and imployment, stands in so near a dependance and vicinity to this place, of so pure and spotless a nature and society!
How heavenly then, should we be, who Are all the professed ambassadors of heaven! whose proper sphere, whose special office and employment, Stands in so near a dependence and vicinity to this place, of so pure and spotless a nature and society!
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The people knew well enough, that all these pretences and excuses, (with many more, they have sometimes put upon them) though they'l pass for colourable Rhetorick, yet never for solid reason;
The people knew well enough, that all these pretences and excuses, (with many more, they have sometime put upon them) though They'll pass for colourable Rhetoric, yet never for solid reason;
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especially, since our Hearers are, most of them, sensible already, that they can as well tell such loose and scandalous Teachers, from as good Scripture and Reason too, Exod. 37.23. That the very snuffers of the Sanctuary (made to top others) were to be of pure Gold;
especially, since our Hearers Are, most of them, sensible already, that they can as well tell such lose and scandalous Teachers, from as good Scripture and Reason too, Exod 37.23. That the very snuffers of the Sanctuary (made to top Others) were to be of pure Gold;
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and our Saviour, himself, tells those, that are to pull the mote out of their Brothers eye, they had need first to cast out the beam that is in their own.
and our Saviour, himself, tells those, that Are to pull the mote out of their Brother's eye, they had need First to cast out the beam that is in their own.
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and yet, for those very eyes to be undenyable weekly witnesses of the Petitioners repeated Impieties, it must needs something lessen, if not altogether stiffle and extinguish,
and yet, for those very eyes to be undeniable weekly Witnesses of the Petitioners repeated Impieties, it must needs something lessen, if not altogether stifle and extinguish,
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whether they appear not (if I may so say) rather devoutly impudent, than really pious and devout in the eyes of their more judicious and considering Hearers:
whither they appear not (if I may so say) rather devoutly impudent, than really pious and devout in the eyes of their more judicious and considering Hearers:
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I shall leave it (I say) with such persons to consider too, whether they are not a very great, (if not the only cause) why our Liturgy (they pretend so much to love,
I shall leave it (I say) with such Persons to Consider too, whither they Are not a very great, (if not the only cause) why our Liturgy (they pretend so much to love,
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I have once met with an old anonymous Greek Author, who tells his Reader, That if any one were to be chosen to pray for the people, he had need to be a very pious vertuous person himself;
I have once met with an old Anonymum Greek Author, who tells his Reader, That if any one were to be chosen to pray for the people, he had need to be a very pious virtuous person himself;
it's the known assertion of a far better man, than he (and I heartily wish it were more seriously thought on) Psal. 66.18. That if I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
it's the known assertion of a Far better man, than he (and I heartily wish it were more seriously Thought on) Psalm 66.18. That if I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
The sense therefore, and apprehension, which St Paul had of the ill consequence to the people, of an ill conscience in the Preacher, seems to put him into a holy passion against the guilty, 2 Rom. 21. Thou that teachest another, teachest thou not thy self? Thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? You know too, 'twas the sense of the of a meer Ethnick, — Turpe est doctors, &c, And, indeed, who can (as a most •xcellent Modern, pen, hath exprest it, ready to my hand) with patience hear an incestuous Herod, preaching up Chastity? a Judas, zealously condemning covetousness; an hollow-hearted Pharisee reproving hypocrisie;
The sense Therefore, and apprehension, which Saint Paul had of the ill consequence to the people, of an ill conscience in the Preacher, seems to put him into a holy passion against the guilty, 2 Rom. 21. Thou that Teachest Another, Teachest thou not thy self? Thou that Preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? You know too, 'twas the sense of the of a mere Ethnic, — Turpe est Doctors, etc., And, indeed, who can (as a most •xcellent Modern, pen, hath expressed it, ready to my hand) with patience hear an incestuous Herod, preaching up Chastity? a Judas, zealously condemning covetousness; an hollowhearted Pharisee reproving hypocrisy;
Every word must needs recoil upon the Preacher with disgrace and infamy, giving new Teeth, to that old taunt and sarcasme, NONLATINALPHABET, Physitian, heal thy self.
Every word must needs recoil upon the Preacher with disgrace and infamy, giving new Teeth, to that old taunt and sarcasm,, physician, heal thy self.
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And this, possibly might be one reason, why Christ himself, Mark, 1.25. rebuked the unclean spirit, and commanded him to hold his peace, even then, when he proclaim'd him to be NONLATINALPHABET, the holy one of God:
And this, possibly might be one reason, why christ himself, Mark, 1.25. rebuked the unclean Spirit, and commanded him to hold his peace, even then, when he proclaimed him to be, the holy one of God:
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And I am told one reason why St Paul (with his holy Companions) being vexed with the praise of the Pythonist ( Acts 16,) crying out, NONLATINALPHABET These men are the Servants of the most high God, even then, commanded the spirit to come forth of her, — Quasi nolens sanctus ab immundo ore commendari:
And I am told one reason why Saint Paul (with his holy Sodales) being vexed with the praise of the Pythonist (Acts 16,) crying out, These men Are the Servants of the most high God, even then, commanded the Spirit to come forth of her, — Quasi nolens Sanctus ab Impure over commendari:
Hence, Tacitus informs us of Tiberius and Galba, as being men, though well spoken; persons, of excellent pretences and expressions, yet, distasted by the people;
Hence, Tacitus informs us of Tiberius and Galba, as being men, though well spoken; Persons, of excellent pretences and expressions, yet, distasted by the people;
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Lactantius therefore, taught to purpose the preachers of his dayes, when he tells them, Oportet Concionatorem non solum virtutis doctorem se praebere sed & ducem:
Lactantius Therefore, taught to purpose the Preachers of his days, when he tells them, Oportet Concionatorem non solum virtue Doctorem se praebere sed & ducem:
It's not enough then, for us, to fall in with the truth, (as the manner of many is to do) and barely to hold the mystery of faith, but we must do it in a pure Conscience:
It's not enough then, for us, to fallen in with the truth, (as the manner of many is to do) and barely to hold the mystery of faith, but we must do it in a pure Conscience:
but to make your own Condemnation the greater? What our Saviour then, said to some others, we may say to you, John 17.22. If we had not come and spoken unto you, you had not had sin;
but to make your own Condemnation the greater? What our Saviour then, said to Some Others, we may say to you, John 17.22. If we had not come and spoken unto you, you had not had since;
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let us all (but Officers especially belonging to the Church) drive at that eminency of Holiness and Purity, that becomes persons in such places of Ecclesiastical Authority:
let us all (but Officers especially belonging to the Church) drive At that eminency of Holiness and Purity, that becomes Persons in such places of Ecclesiastical authority:
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Let not your Consciences tell you at death, you had once an opportunity to make those more exemplary by your power, whom, we, of the Clergy, could not make so, by our preaching;
Let not your Consciences tell you At death, you had once an opportunity to make those more exemplary by your power, whom, we, of the Clergy, could not make so, by our preaching;
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The Jews, I have read, had their Terriculamenta Corvorum; Certain gastly formidable Pictures, or Images, set by their Altars to fright away offensive birds;
The jews, I have read, had their Terriculamenta Ravens; Certain ghastly formidable Pictures, or Images, Set by their Altars to fright away offensive Birds;
but the learned Selden tells us of a complaint of a later Rabbin, That when the birds saw these Images or Pictures did them no harm, they would commonly steal flesh away from the Altars,
but the learned Selden tells us of a complaint of a later Rabbin, That when the Birds saw these Images or Pictures did them no harm, they would commonly steal Flesh away from the Altars,
How happy then were it for the Church, and the whole Nation too, were all their respective Officers better Examples of Believers themselves, in Word, Conversation and Charity;
How happy then were it for the Church, and the Whole nation too, were all their respective Officers better Examples of Believers themselves, in Word, Conversation and Charity;
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and indeed, were the spots and stains better rub'd out of these, I cannot but think, there would be more of the beauty of holiness amongst the rest of your meaner Inhabitants;
and indeed, were the spots and stains better rubbed out of these, I cannot but think, there would be more of the beauty of holiness among the rest of your meaner Inhabitants;
Would you be so piously couragious, as to top the luxuriant branches of these taller Cedars, you would quickly find the courser Shrubs, growing under them to thrive the better.
Would you be so piously courageous, as to top the luxuriant branches of these Taller Cedars, you would quickly find the courser Shrubs, growing under them to thrive the better.
and indeed, its a shame to see them draw their Swords to justifie their Credit (such as it is) and your selves, such heartless Cowards in defence of your Consciences, to keep them such as they should be:
and indeed, its a shame to see them draw their Swords to justify their Credit (such as it is) and your selves, such heartless Cowards in defence of your Consciences, to keep them such as they should be:
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Remember, it's the notion of one greater than the greatest of them all (no less a person then our late Royal Master, in his Icon. Basil. where he tells us, 'Tis dangerous, very dangerous, gratifying any faction (much less such a one as this) in a kingdom, to the violation of a known law:
remember, it's the notion of one greater than the greatest of them all (no less a person then our late Royal Master, in his Icon. Basil. where he tells us, It's dangerous, very dangerous, gratifying any faction (much less such a one as this) in a Kingdom, to the violation of a known law:
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and indeed, could the Dead be as effectually summon'd from their silent graves, as you have been from your houses to attend this Visitation, I doubt not,
and indeed, could the Dead be as effectually summoned from their silent graves, as you have been from your houses to attend this Visitation, I doubt not,
and a greater comfort to your selves when dying: Remember, you all expect e're long, the Church, or it's Ground, must hide your nakedness, when you are dead;
and a greater Comfort to your selves when dying: remember, you all expect ever long, the Church, or it's Ground, must hide your nakedness, when you Are dead;
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and display before your more knowing selves, the great influence and efficacy; together, with the great obligation, and necessity of a religious exemplariness, on our parts especially;
and display before your more knowing selves, the great influence and efficacy; together, with the great obligation, and necessity of a religious exemplariness, on our parts especially;
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Methinks, I say, I now see you all, going out of this sanctuary, as so many flaming Lamps, to your own, a fresh blown up and kindled by my weaker breath;
Methinks, I say, I now see you all, going out of this sanctuary, as so many flaming Lamps, to your own, a fresh blown up and kindled by my Weaker breath;
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which God, in his mercy, grant, that you may all be, from this day of your Visitation, to the day of your approaching death and Dissolution. Amen. FINIS.
which God, in his mercy, grant, that you may all be, from this day of your Visitation, to the day of your approaching death and Dissolution. Amen. FINIS.
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Effice probis moribus & incu•p•ta vita, ut ne quis Te, contemplationem tuae adolescentiae contemnat, saith Clarius. Fac ut morum gravitate, tan tum reverentia tibi concilies, ne quid at as tua jnvenilis, qua alioqui contemptui obnoxia ess• solet, tua authoritate minuat. Calv.
Effice probis moribus & incu•p•ta vita, ut ne quis Te, contemplationem tuae adolescentiae contemnat, Says Clarius. Fac ut morum gravitate, tan tum Reverence tibi concilies, ne quid At as tua jnvenilis, qua Otherwise contemptui obnoxia ess• Solent, tua authoritate minuat. Calvin
