Sips of sweetness, or, Consolation for weake beleevers a treatise discoursing of the sweetnesse of Christs carriage towards all his weake members : particularly to such as are weake either [brace] 1. habitually, or 2. accidentally, by reason of [brace] 1. working, 2. sinning, or 3. suffering : being the summe of certain sermons preached upon Isa. 40, 11 / by John Durant ...
Now for the advancement of this his designe, he doth still endeavour (amongst other his wiles ) to raise and nourish in the hearts and mindes of poore soules very hard thoughts of Jesus Christ.
Now for the advancement of this his Design, he does still endeavour (among other his wiles) to raise and nourish in the hearts and minds of poor Souls very hard thoughts of jesus christ.
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If Sathan cannot keepe soules in his slavery (as he doth the Indians) by representing himselfe to them as terrible, he will (if possible) keep them from entring into Christs service, by perswading them that he is not mercifull. Indeed it is the Devills maine designe, to detaine a poore soule alway under his owne yoake; and to this end he would faine delude the soule, by making it beleeve tis all golden; but if he misse in this, his next method is to disswade the soule from taking up Christs yoak; and therefore he endeavours to deceive, by pressing the soul that tis all iron: and if a soule desert him,
If Sathan cannot keep Souls in his slavery (as he does the Indians) by representing himself to them as terrible, he will (if possible) keep them from entering into Christ service, by persuading them that he is not merciful. Indeed it is the Devils main Design, to detain a poor soul always under his own yoke; and to this end he would feign delude the soul, by making it believe this all golden; but if he miss in this, his next method is to dissuade the soul from taking up Christ yoke; and Therefore he endeavours to deceive, by pressing the soul that this all iron: and if a soul desert him,
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and will serve Christ, he must look (so the Serpent insinuates) to meet with hard imployment, and a harsh Master, in whose service he must expect many sorrows, but few joyes, great worke, and little wages
and will serve christ, he must look (so the Serpent insinuates) to meet with hard employment, and a harsh Master, in whose service he must expect many sorrows, but few Joys, great work, and little wages
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But in all this Sathan acts like himselfe, a lyar, and speaks of himselfe, lies. For surely never did poor soul give up its name (and with that its heart) to the service of Jesus Christ,
But in all this Sathan acts like himself, a liar, and speaks of himself, lies. For surely never did poor soul give up its name (and with that its heart) to the service of jesus christ,
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'Twas but a slanderous, and slender excuse of him in the Parable, that said he knew Christ was an austere master. The faithful servants found Christs bounty, fully confuting that slander.
'Twas but a slanderous, and slender excuse of him in the Parable, that said he knew christ was an austere master. The faithful Servants found Christ bounty, Fully confuting that slander.
True it is, Christ is great, and if sinners stubbornly stand out, they shall feele that he is severe; but with all he is good: and if soules sincerely come to him, they shall taste that he is sweet. Indeed the Lord Jesus is a flame of fire to consume those that obstinately refuse to hearken to the Gospell: but withall he is a sea of love to comfort all those that cordially obey it, by taking him. However Goats out of his fold shall finde him dreadfull; poore Lambs within the fold both doe,
True it is, christ is great, and if Sinners stubbornly stand out, they shall feel that he is severe; but with all he is good: and if Souls sincerely come to him, they shall taste that he is sweet. Indeed the Lord jesus is a flame of fire to consume those that obstinately refuse to harken to the Gospel: but withal he is a sea of love to Comfort all those that cordially obey it, by taking him. However Goats out of his fold shall find him dreadful; poor Lambs within the fold both do,
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Speaking of Christ he presents him comming with a strong hand, v. 10. Indeed such a Saviour doth the soule need, who hath a strong hand able to rescue the poore Lamb, out of the mouth of the devouring Lion.
Speaking of christ he presents him coming with a strong hand, v. 10. Indeed such a Saviour does the soul need, who hath a strong hand able to rescue the poor Lamb, out of the Mouth of the devouring lion.
in like manner he was mercifull, and so willing to feed the soule when it hungred, and to gather it in case it wandred, and in case of weaknesse, to carry it in his bosome.
in like manner he was merciful, and so willing to feed the soul when it hungered, and to gather it in case it wandered, and in case of weakness, to carry it in his bosom.
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In generall 'tis said he should feed his flock; and answerable to particular necessity of the weake of the flock, he is also particularly described to be carefull: As in case the soule wander, (as sometimes the best sheep doe) It is said, he shall gather it, the word is, NONLATINALPHABET which signifies a carefull gathering, and therefore so used, Gen. 41.48. Joseph was not more carefull in gathering up the food of the seven years, then Jesus is in gathering wandring beleevers.
In general it's said he should feed his flock; and answerable to particular necessity of the weak of the flock, he is also particularly described to be careful: As in case the soul wander, (as sometime the best sheep do) It is said, he shall gather it, the word is, which signifies a careful gathering, and Therefore so used, Gen. 41.48. Joseph was not more careful in gathering up the food of the seven Years, then jesus is in gathering wandering believers.
the word is, NONLATINALPHABET from NONLATINALPHABET which is not onely to carry, but to take up, (as supposing they may be fallen) and carry. And lastly, in case of breeding, or being with young.
the word is, from which is not only to carry, but to take up, (as supposing they may be fallen) and carry. And lastly, in case of breeding, or being with young.
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He will gather the wandring with his arme, and carry the weakling in his bosome, and lead the breeding gently in his hand, for so the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies, as I shall shew hereafter.
He will gather the wandering with his arm, and carry the weakling in his bosom, and led the breeding gently in his hand, for so the word signifies, as I shall show hereafter.
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So that now the words holding out, Christs sweet carriage towards his members, doe easily divide themselves into these particulars. 1. The Generall carriage of Christ towards all his, he shall feed them. 2. The speciall carriage of Christ towards the weake; held out in the 1. Substance, which (as the golden apples ) is set down in three particulars. 1. For the wanderers; he will gather them. 2. For the weak ones, the Lambs, he will carry them.
So that now the words holding out, Christ sweet carriage towards his members, do Easily divide themselves into these particulars. 1. The General carriage of christ towards all his, he shall feed them. 2. The special carriage of christ towards the weak; held out in the 1. Substance, which (as the golden Apples) is Set down in three particulars. 1. For the wanderers; he will gather them. 2. For the weak ones, the Lambs, he will carry them.
He will doe all these in a sweet and safe way gather with his arme, carry in his bosome, and lead ( Jacob - like) very gently, those that are with young.
He will do all these in a sweet and safe Way gather with his arm, carry in his bosom, and led (Jacob - like) very gently, those that Are with young.
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so be did, doth, and will discharge his trust carefully, faithfully, and tenderly. 3. There are diversities of formes in Christs fold: some are Lambs, weak; some Ewes, big with young.
so be did, does, and will discharge his trust carefully, faithfully, and tenderly. 3. There Are diversities of forms in Christ fold: Some Are Lambs, weak; Some Ewes, big with young.
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Christs carriage, is specially sweet and tender, towards every poor, weake beleever. I suppose it lyes fully and cleare in this place, as I shall shew hereafter.
Christ carriage, is specially sweet and tender, towards every poor, weak believer. I suppose it lies Fully and clear in this place, as I shall show hereafter.
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now although the full meaning o• these words, as they relate to Christ carriage, cannot be sufficiently ••pressed (which is its glory) yet I shal• offer what I intend in two steps.
now although the full meaning o• these words, as they relate to christ carriage, cannot be sufficiently ••pressed (which is its glory) yet I shal• offer what I intend in two steps.
Howeve• Nabals carriage gave just occasion to his servants complaint, that he wa• such a sonne of Belial, that they kne• not how to speake to him, as 'tis, 1 Sam. 25.17. Christs carriage was never such He forbids his under-shepherds sever•-lording over his flocke, and he (who is the chiefe Shepherd) abhors that, which he forbad them.
Howeve• Nabals carriage gave just occasion to his Servants complaint, that he wa• such a son of Belial, that they kne• not how to speak to him, as it's, 1 Sam. 25.17. Christ carriage was never such He forbids his under-shepherds sever•-lording over his flock, and he (who is the chief Shepherd) abhors that, which he forbade them.
He speakes so, as if his designe were (as 'tis) to tye the hearts of hearers to his lips with silken threds (as 'tis phancied of the French - Hercules ) he acts so,
He speaks so, as if his Design were (as it's) to tie the hearts of hearers to his lips with silken threads (as it's fancied of the French - Hercules) he acts so,
and still, in his owne armes. Indeed he commanded the Angels, to beare his people in their armes, but (as if they were not soft enough) he takes them into his owne.
and still, in his own arms. Indeed he commanded the Angels, to bear his people in their arms, but (as if they were not soft enough) he Takes them into his own.
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and that he may shew himselfe tender and sweet, he will put one hand over, and the other hand under. But what need I hold up a candle to let you see the Sun. God the Father undertooke for him, He should not cry, nor lift up, &c. i.e. (not to exclude other senses) he should not be lofty and majesticall, but lowly, meeke, and mercifull.
and that he may show himself tender and sweet, he will put one hand over, and the other hand under. But what need I hold up a candle to let you see the Sun. God the Father undertook for him, He should not cry, nor lift up, etc. i.e. (not to exclude other Senses) he should not be lofty and majestical, but lowly, meek, and merciful.
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Bruised reeds, and smoaking flaxes i.e. weake and feeble soules, should not be broken, nor quenched by him, i.e. they should tenderly, and gently be dealt withall;
bruised reeds, and smoking flaxes i.e. weak and feeble Souls, should not be broken, nor quenched by him, i.e. they should tenderly, and gently be dealt withal;
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See, did not all his actings towards weake ones, speake love? Inquire of those with whom he did converse? this will testifie to this truth concerning his carriage; that he was indeed very tender, and sweet to all,
See, did not all his actings towards weak ones, speak love? Inquire of those with whom he did converse? this will testify to this truth Concerning his carriage; that he was indeed very tender, and sweet to all,
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but especially so, to such soules as were feeble. All the flocke, but especially the weake of the flocke, found him a surpassing carefull, kinde Shepherd, in all his carriage.
but especially so, to such Souls as were feeble. All the flock, but especially the weak of the flock, found him a surpassing careful, kind Shepherd, in all his carriage.
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and as I said, this was my sole designe in the discourse to hold out comfort for such (as being indeed most suitable to my owne state) I shall therefore more amply open the point, and illustrate it in three particulars, viz. by shewing.
and as I said, this was my sole Design in the discourse to hold out Comfort for such (as being indeed most suitable to my own state) I shall Therefore more amply open the point, and illustrate it in three particulars, viz. by showing.
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First, that it may be knowne who these weak beleevers are (with reference to whom this Tract is chiefly pend) you may be pleased thus to distinguish of weake beleevers. 1. Some there are, who are habitually weake. 2. Others there are accidentally weake.
First, that it may be known who these weak believers Are (with Referente to whom this Tract is chiefly pend) you may be pleased thus to distinguish of weak believers. 1. some there Are, who Are habitually weak. 2. Others there Are accidentally weak.
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Now I call such soules habitually weake, who by reason of their age in Christ, or the forme and ranke in his Schoole, have not attained to any great strength in Christ,
Now I call such Souls habitually weak, who by reason of their age in christ, or the Form and rank in his School, have not attained to any great strength in christ,
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or any full measure of the graces of the Spirit. In whom, the life, and habits of grace (which I humbly conceive might in more apt phrase be called the breathings, or fruits of the Spirit ) are but yet, in a low, feeble, scanty measure, or degree.
or any full measure of the graces of the Spirit. In whom, the life, and habits of grace (which I humbly conceive might in more apt phrase be called the breathings, or fruits of the Spirit) Are but yet, in a low, feeble, scanty measure, or degree.
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1. Beginners, or under-graduates in Christs Schoole: Grace at first being but little (and therefore compared to the least of graines, mustard-seed. ) And Saints at first being but feeble (and in that respect likened to the feeblest of creatures, Lambs. ) These are the first ranke of weake persons, whom I call beginners (who yet are in a capacity of more strength,
1. Beginners, or undergraduates in Christ School: Grace At First being but little (and Therefore compared to the least of grains, Mustard seed.) And Saints At First being but feeble (and in that respect likened to the feeblest of creatures, Lambs.) These Are the First rank of weak Persons, whom I call beginners (who yet Are in a capacity of more strength,
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having indeed the truth of life, and the divine nature; and so the breathings, or fruits of the Spirit; yet (infant-like) in a very feeble degree, all their dayes.
having indeed the truth of life, and the divine nature; and so the breathings, or fruits of the Spirit; yet (infantlike) in a very feeble degree, all their days.
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Under these heads, I thinke all may not unfitly be considered, whom I call habitually weake, to distinguish them from others, who are accidentally so: of which hereafter.
Under these Heads, I think all may not unfitly be considered, whom I call habitually weak, to distinguish them from Others, who Are accidentally so: of which hereafter.
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First, in respect of life; in whom indeed the Spirit breaths but faintly, whose pulse beats but feebly, whose heart pants but weakly, in whom the very principles of Religion are laid, indeed sure (being upon the foundation Christ ) but yet the practise of Religion (which is as the superstructure of that foundation) is not high, nor sublime, whose soules are alive, but whose actions are not lively; who pray,
First, in respect of life; in whom indeed the Spirit breathes but faintly, whose pulse beats but feebly, whose heart pants but weakly, in whom the very principles of Religion Are laid, indeed sure (being upon the Foundation christ) but yet the practice of Religion (which is as the superstructure of that Foundation) is not high, nor sublime, whose Souls Are alive, but whose actions Are not lively; who pray,
as it plainly appeares to them (yea and to others) that they are rather the pantings, lispings, essayes of beginners, and babes, then the performances of Graduates, and men in Christ Jesus.
as it plainly appears to them (yea and to Others) that they Are rather the pantings, lispings, essays of beginners, and babes, then the performances of Graduates, and men in christ jesus.
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but through many clouds, very dimly. In them there is the knowledge of the Alphabet, that Christ is the first letter, Alpha, and the last, Omega. They understand the rudiments of Religion, and some maine axioms, or conclusions, they are able to read and heare, to interpret,
but through many Clouds, very dimly. In them there is the knowledge of the Alphabet, that christ is the First Letter, Alpha, and the last, Omega. They understand the rudiments of Religion, and Some main axioms, or conclusions, they Are able to read and hear, to interpret,
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but not in a measure stretched out (that I may elude to that Psal. 19. and 2 Cor. 10.13, 14. and Rom. 10.18.) souls who in truth are schollers, but not Doctors in Christs schoole, who know rather how to learne themselves, then how to teach others.
but not in a measure stretched out (that I may elude to that Psalm 19. and 2 Cor. 10.13, 14. and Rom. 10.18.) Souls who in truth Are Scholars, but not Doctors in Christ school, who know rather how to Learn themselves, then how to teach Others.
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Indeed they doe receive Christ, and free grace, but 'tis with a shaking hand. They have (as Divines say) the faith of adherence, they will sticke to Christ as theirs; but they want the faith of evidence, they cannot see themselves as his. They are beleevers, but of little faith. They will trust, though he kill them:
Indeed they do receive christ, and free grace, but it's with a shaking hand. They have (as Divines say) the faith of adherence, they will stick to christ as theirs; but they want the faith of evidence, they cannot see themselves as his. They Are believers, but of little faith. They will trust, though he kill them:
They hope that Christ will not cast them off, but are not sure that he will take them up. They would beleeve that Christ will not reject them, because he commands others to receive them, Rom. 14.1. but cannot conclude that Christ will imbrace them.
They hope that christ will not cast them off, but Are not sure that he will take them up. They would believe that christ will not reject them, Because he commands Others to receive them, Rom. 14.1. but cannot conclude that christ will embrace them.
Beleevers you may call them, and indeed they are Abrahams children, but yet they are but Babes, not (as their Father was, strong in faith, Rom. 4.20. Indeed Abraham (their father) was not, (but they as children) are weake in faith as 'tis, Rom. 4.19.
Believers you may call them, and indeed they Are Abrahams children, but yet they Are but Babes, not (as their Father was, strong in faith, Rom. 4.20. Indeed Abraham (their father) was not, (but they as children) Are weak in faith as it's, Rom. 4.19.
wherein doth the carriage of Christ appeare to be sweet, and tender toward these. I shall (if God will) in a particular Tract shew it, with reference to each of these sorts, by declaring that Christ [ is ] sweet, and [ how ] to those whose life, and light, and faith, is but weake and little; onely from this Text, I shall hold it out in a generall way,
wherein does the carriage of christ appear to be sweet, and tender towards these. I shall (if God will) in a particular Tract show it, with Referente to each of these sorts, by declaring that christ [ is ] sweet, and [ how ] to those whose life, and Light, and faith, is but weak and little; only from this Text, I shall hold it out in a general Way,
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how Christs carriage, is tender towards all these, and such as are thus, for (at least) distinctions sake, habitually weake; whom the Prophet calls his Lambs in this place.
how Christ carriage, is tender towards all these, and such as Are thus, for (At least) Distinctions sake, habitually weak; whom the Prophet calls his Lambs in this place.
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Now Christ he will gather, and that with much care (for so the word signifies) his poor weake members, that are apt to wander. Christ, thou (poore weakling) will carefully look to thee.
Now christ he will gather, and that with much care (for so the word signifies) his poor weak members, that Are apt to wander. christ, thou (poor weakling) will carefully look to thee.
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True, he will lay thy sinnes upon his backe, and beare all the lashes of his Fathers wrath for thy wickednesse; but he will carry thy soule (O beleever ) in his bosome, and cherish thee there with the warmth of his love, because of thy weaknesse.
True, he will lay thy Sins upon his back, and bear all the Lashes of his Father's wrath for thy wickedness; but he will carry thy soul (Oh believer) in his bosom, and cherish thee there with the warmth of his love, Because of thy weakness.
CHAP. V. Six particulars further setting out Christs tender carriage towards his weake members. HAving in a generall way hinted the sweetnesse of Christs carriage towards his weake members,
CHAP. V. Six particulars further setting out Christ tender carriage towards his weak members. HAving in a general Way hinted the sweetness of Christ carriage towards his weak members,
Never did any that came to him, finde him harsh. If their comming were but sincere, his entertainment was alway sweet. Thou poore soule! who hast a desire to come to Christ,
Never did any that Come to him, find him harsh. If their coming were but sincere, his entertainment was always sweet. Thou poor soul! who haste a desire to come to christ,
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His invitation is generall, If any thirst let him come to me, and (not doubt, but) drinke. Aske blinde Bartemeus, who sate by the high way begging, when Christ went by;
His invitation is general, If any thirst let him come to me, and (not doubt, but) drink. Ask blind Bartimaeus, who sat by the high Way begging, when christ went by;
One would have thought that if ever Christ would reject any, he would have surely rejected Nicodemus, who was so weake as being either afraid or ashamed (or both) to owne Christ in the day, he comes to him in the night. What might (as one would thinke) Christ have said, Nicodemus is thy desire after me so faint, as that thou fearest to come to me in the day time? or am I so unworthy, as I am not to be owned but out of sight? Hast thou either so low an esteem of me? or bearest thou so little love to me,
One would have Thought that if ever christ would reject any, he would have surely rejected Nicodemus, who was so weak as being either afraid or ashamed (or both) to own christ in the day, he comes to him in the night. What might (as one would think) christ have said, Nicodemus is thy desire After me so faint, as that thou Fearest to come to me in the day time? or am I so unworthy, as I am not to be owned but out of sighed? Hast thou either so low an esteem of me? or bearest thou so little love to me,
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as that thou commest thus now in the night? Go, returne as thou camest, I will not accept thee in the dark, who wouldst not acknowledge me in the light. I will not entertaine thee in the night, who wouldst not embrace me in the day. No, No, Christ hath not a syllable of these sad sayings.
as that thou Comest thus now in the night? Go, return as thou camest, I will not accept thee in the dark, who Wouldst not acknowledge me in the Light. I will not entertain thee in the night, who Wouldst not embrace me in the day. No, No, christ hath not a syllable of these sad sayings.
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stoops low to his capacity, that he might lift him high in Spirit: And in all things carries himself as a sweet tender-hearted shepherd, to a poor, weake faint hearted Lamb.
stoops low to his capacity, that he might lift him high in Spirit: And in all things carries himself as a sweet tender-hearted shepherd, to a poor, weak faint hearted Lamb.
Secondly, The carriage of Christ is discovered to be tenderly sweet to weake beleevers, in that he cherisheth and preserveth those little buddings of grace that are in them.
Secondly, The carriage of christ is discovered to be tenderly sweet to weak believers, in that he Cherishes and Preserveth those little buddings of grace that Are in them.
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Oh! saith the weake beleever, my fire is so litle (such a litle sparke in so many ashes ) that I feare 'twill out. My candle gives so litle light (and burnes so weakly in such mighty winds,) that I doubt I shall be in the darke: my pulse beats so faintly (there is such little vitall strength under so many mortall sinnes) that I thinke I shall ere long give up the ghost, and dye. But stay weake soules!
Oh! Says the weak believer, my fire is so little (such a little spark in so many Ashes) that I Fear it'll out. My candle gives so little Light (and burns so weakly in such mighty winds,) that I doubt I shall be in the dark: my pulse beats so faintly (there is such little vital strength under so many Mortal Sins) that I think I shall ere long give up the ghost, and die. But stay weak Souls!
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Thy spark of fire shall not be extinguished, thy dim light shall not be blown out; thy weake life shall not decay. No, No, Christ will preserve, maintaine, cherish these true (though weake ) beginnings of grace that are in thee.
Thy spark of fire shall not be extinguished, thy dim Light shall not be blown out; thy weak life shall not decay. No, No, christ will preserve, maintain, cherish these true (though weak) beginnings of grace that Are in thee.
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Christ is this Priest, and that spirituall sparke of fire, which God from above hath laid upon thy heart (the altar ) in the Sanctuary of thy soule, he will looke to, that it goe not out.
christ is this Priest, and that spiritual spark of fire, which God from above hath laid upon thy heart (the altar) in the Sanctuary of thy soul, he will look to, that it go not out.
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Though thou be fearfull, remember Christ is faithfull; he will be tender of thee, and thou shalt finde his carriage sweet, in cherishing those weake graces that are in thee.
Though thou be fearful, Remember christ is faithful; he will be tender of thee, and thou shalt find his carriage sweet, in cherishing those weak graces that Are in thee.
yet she seems to doubt whether Christ were God, and able to raise himselfe, and speaks as if he were but Man, and that some had stolne him away. Sir (saith she) if thou hast borne him hence (as if Christ could not goe without carrying) tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away (as if she were stronger then he;) Maries faith you see is weake:
yet she seems to doubt whither christ were God, and able to raise himself, and speaks as if he were but Man, and that Some had stolen him away. Sir (Says she) if thou hast born him hence (as if christ could not go without carrying) tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away (as if she were Stronger then he;) Mary's faith you see is weak:
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surely this sparke will out, if not presently blowne: why marke now, Christ discovers himselfe to be sweet and tender; and therefore that he might cherish her faith in him, he speaks to her, Mary. The like carriage you see in Luke 24. towards those weake Disciples, who discourse doubtingly concerning his Deity, and begin to speake,
surely this spark will out, if not presently blown: why mark now, christ discovers himself to be sweet and tender; and Therefore that he might cherish her faith in him, he speaks to her, Marry. The like carriage you see in Lycia 24. towards those weak Disciples, who discourse doubtingly Concerning his Deity, and begin to speak,
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But marke, how sweetly Christ speakes (indeed ver. 25. he checks their doubting, as arguing folly; and though their heart was sincere, he intimates 'twas but slow to beleeve, &c. yet) he cherisheth and preserveth their faith from dying;
But mark, how sweetly christ speaks (indeed for. 25. he Checks their doubting, as arguing folly; and though their heart was sincere, he intimates 'twas but slow to believe, etc. yet) he Cherishes and Preserveth their faith from dying;
Take us the foxes, the little foxes that spoyle the vines, for the vines have tender grapes, Cant. 2.15. Christ will have a tender care of cherishing the tender graces, that he sees in weake beleevers.
Take us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines, for the vines have tender grapes, Cant 2.15. christ will have a tender care of cherishing the tender graces, that he sees in weak believers.
Its note-worthy, that Christ doth not onely not breake the bruised reeds, nor quench the smoaking flaxes, i.e. cherish the faint graces which are in feeble Saints,
Its noteworthy, that christ does not only not break the Bruised reeds, nor quench the smoking flaxes, i.e. cherish the faint graces which Are in feeble Saints,
My feet (saith the poore soul) are so feeble, that I am ready to stumble at every straw. Sure, I shall never be able to stride over a log, to goe over a mountaine. Doubt not, O thou of little faith.
My feet (Says the poor soul) Are so feeble, that I am ready to Stumble At every straw. Sure, I shall never be able to stride over a log, to go over a mountain. Doubt not, Oh thou of little faith.
and though thy feet be now weake as Lambs feet, that thou art scarce able to goe over a mole-hill, without sliding, he will make them strong as Hindes feet, that thou shalt be able (ere long) to leap over a mountaine. He maketh my feet like hindes feet, saith David, Psal. 18.33. Christ is very carefull to carry on the soule from strength to strength, Psal. 84.7.
and though thy feet be now weak as Lambs feet, that thou art scarce able to go over a molehill, without sliding, he will make them strong as Hinds feet, that thou shalt be able (ere long) to leap over a mountain. He makes my feet like hinds feet, Says David, Psalm 18.33. christ is very careful to carry on the soul from strength to strength, Psalm 84.7.
He therefore gave some Apostles, some Prophets, &c. that they might be for the perfecting of the Saints; that weake beleevers who are but Infants, may grow stronger and stronger, till they come to mens age, as tis Eph. 4.13. Ah saith the poore soule, my light is but little; will it ere be bright.
He Therefore gave Some Apostles, Some prophets, etc. that they might be for the perfecting of the Saints; that weak believers who Are but Infants, may grow Stronger and Stronger, till they come to men's age, as this Ephesians 4.13. Ah Says the poor soul, my Light is but little; will it ere be bright.
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I thinke the day of grace is risen in my soule, but 'tis but glimmering as the early morne, will it ere shine gloriously? shall it ever be noone? shall it be in my bosome as the Sunne in the meridian? will it ever rise so high? Yes poore soule;
I think the day of grace is risen in my soul, but it's but glimmering as the early morn, will it ere shine gloriously? shall it ever be noon? shall it be in my bosom as the Sun in the meridian? will it ever rise so high? Yes poor soul;
Christ rather pities his members for their weaknesse, then casts them off. Peter was weake in refusing Christs tender of washing. But Christ was sweet; he knew Peter was rather ignorant then obstinate. Christ tells him (and in that excuseth his weaknesse) that he did not know what his intention was in that action;
christ rather pities his members for their weakness, then Cast them off. Peter was weak in refusing Christ tender of washing. But christ was sweet; he knew Peter was rather ignorant then obstinate. christ tells him (and in that excuseth his weakness) that he did not know what his intention was in that actium;
'Twas an infirmity of largest allowance in the Spouse, to put off Christ with such a poore excuse after he stood so long waiting, I have put off my coat.
'Twas an infirmity of Largest allowance in the Spouse, to put off christ with such a poor excuse After he stood so long waiting, I have put off my coat.
Indeed he permitted some lordly watchmen to whip her for her lazy weaknesse. (and it was kindnesse thus to fetch it out) But carried himselfe tender still, and admitted her into his garden sweetly, albeit she kept him out of her house sluggishly. Surely Peter, and James, and John failed much, to sleepe while their Lord sorrowed; and not to regard his sorrow,
Indeed he permitted Some lordly watchmen to whip her for her lazy weakness. (and it was kindness thus to fetch it out) But carried himself tender still, and admitted her into his garden sweetly, albeit she kept him out of her house sluggishly. Surely Peter, and James, and John failed much, to sleep while their Lord sorrowed; and not to regard his sorrow,
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yet he carries himselfe sweet, and instead of chiding their unwatchfulnesse, he excuseth their weaknesse. The spirit is willing, saith he, but the flesh is weake.
yet he carries himself sweet, and instead of chiding their unwatchfulness, he excuseth their weakness. The Spirit is willing, Says he, but the Flesh is weak.
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He beares with more infirmities, and passeth by more faults then we doe or can. Poore Thomas is very weake, hee'l not beleeve except he may open Christs wounds afresh,
He bears with more infirmities, and passes by more Faults then we do or can. Poor Thomas is very weak, he'll not believe except he may open Christ wounds afresh,
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I will put in my fingers, saith Thomas, or else I will not beleeve, v. 25. Ah poor weake soule! come and thrust them into my side (saith Christ:) Oh tender Saviour!
I will put in my fingers, Says Thomas, or Else I will not believe, v. 25. Ah poor weak soul! come and thrust them into my side (Says christ:) O tender Saviour!
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how many frailties, infirmities, nay inormities dost thou passe by in thy poore weake Lambs? verily thou carriest thy selfe like a tender, loving, sweet shepherd towards us.
how many frailties, infirmities, nay Infirmities dost thou pass by in thy poor weak Lambs? verily thou carriest thy self like a tender, loving, sweet shepherd towards us.
Fifthly, Its easie to discover in Christs carriage, much sweetnesse and tendernesse to weake beleevers, in that he puts them upon no duties above their ability.
Fifthly, Its easy to discover in Christ carriage, much sweetness and tenderness to weak believers, in that he puts them upon no duties above their ability.
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As he will not permit them to be tempted above their abilitie, 1 Cor. 10.13. so neither doth he put them upon any businesse which is above their power.
As he will not permit them to be tempted above their ability, 1 Cor. 10.13. so neither does he put them upon any business which is above their power.
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And when some wondred (who indeed knew not the weight of the worke) that Christs disciples safted not at all, when Jesus did often, Christ excuses his disciples,
And when Some wondered (who indeed knew not the weight of the work) that Christ Disciples safted not At all, when jesus did often, christ excuses his Disciples,
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they were weake, and that was weighty. Its worth noting, Christ would not have the Apostles goe from Jerusalem, till they had received power from on high. He would not leave them while (at least comparatively) low, to go about a worke which was superlatively high, i. e. Apostolicall.
they were weak, and that was weighty. Its worth noting, christ would not have the Apostles go from Jerusalem, till they had received power from on high. He would not leave them while (At least comparatively) low, to go about a work which was superlatively high, i. e. Apostolical.
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Sixtly, Its apparent enough, and one that runs may read sweetnesse, and tendernesse, in the carriage of Christ toward his weake members, in that be kindly accepts of what they doe in his service, though accompanied with many failings.
Sixty, Its apparent enough, and one that runs may read sweetness, and tenderness, in the carriage of christ towards his weak members, in that be kindly accepts of what they do in his service, though accompanied with many failings.
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What the poore soule doth sincerely, that the precious Saviour takes sweetly; and though it be done but ill, yet he accepts it well. Christ remembers himselfe,
What the poor soul does sincerely, that the precious Saviour Takes sweetly; and though it be done but ill, yet he accepts it well. christ remembers himself,
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and therefore he is pleased with a little. The poore creature works but bunglingly, and Christ accounts the worke brave; he accepts the prayer, though imperfact; and yet that the Father may look upon it as perfect, he mingles his incense with our prayers, and so imperfect prayers from us are put up perfect by Christ to the Father.
and Therefore he is pleased with a little. The poor creature works but bunglingly, and christ accounts the work brave; he accepts the prayer, though imperfact; and yet that the Father may look upon it as perfect, he mingles his incense with our Prayers, and so imperfect Prayers from us Are put up perfect by christ to the Father.
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Let me heare thy voyce (saith he) for it is sweet, Cant. 2.14. the word signifies any sound, such as bruits or birds make. Christ accounts stammerings as sweet:
Let me hear thy voice (Says he) for it is sweet, Cant 2.14. the word signifies any found, such as bruits or Birds make. christ accounts stammerings as sweet:
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Our drinke offerings have much water in them, and but litle wine, and Christ accepts of the little wine, though mingled with much water. Some thinke there were many failings in the womans obtruding of her selfe into the Pharisees house, and troubling Christ while he sate at meat.
Our drink offerings have much water in them, and but little wine, and christ accepts of the little wine, though mingled with much water. some think there were many failings in the woman's obtruding of her self into the Pharisees house, and troubling christ while he sat At meat.
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However Christ saw much love in the action, and not onely passeth by, but excuseth the womans seeming failings, Luke 7.37. Woe be to me saith the poore soule!
However christ saw much love in the actium, and not only passes by, but excuseth the woman's seeming failings, Lycia 7.37. Woe be to me Says the poor soul!
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No, Christ is kinde, and albeit thou carriest thy selfe, in thy choisest performances very weakly; yet he will carry himselfe, even towards thy failings, very sweetly; and will accept of that which thou dost kindly, although done in much infirmity. Ah could I but worke neater, pray better, sing, read &c. better, I could thinke Christ would accept. But alas!
No, christ is kind, and albeit thou carriest thy self, in thy Choicest performances very weakly; yet he will carry himself, even towards thy failings, very sweetly; and will accept of that which thou dost kindly, although done in much infirmity. Ah could I but work neater, pray better, sing, read etc. better, I could think christ would accept. But alas!
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I doe all that I doe so badly, and every prayer, &c. is mixt with so many infirmities, that I feare if Christ do not cast them backe with anger into my face,
I do all that I do so badly, and every prayer, etc. is mixed with so many infirmities, that I Fear if christ do not cast them back with anger into my face,
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Carry thy selfe but with sincerity, and thou shalt finde that Christ will carry himselfe sweetly; and accept of little actings with great love, and be pleased with thy performances, though accompanied with many infirmities.
Carry thy self but with sincerity, and thou shalt find that christ will carry himself sweetly; and accept of little actings with great love, and be pleased with thy performances, though accompanied with many infirmities.
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CHAP. VI. Containing some reasons of the point. HAving shewed some particulars in which Christs carriage appears sweet and tender towards weak beleevers.
CHAP. VI. Containing Some Reasons of the point. HAving showed Some particulars in which Christ carriage appears sweet and tender towards weak believers.
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'Twas the Fathers will that Christ should take the care of his flocke, and that he should manage the care with much tendernesse, especially towards the Lambs. Looke as Christ,
'Twas the Father's will that christ should take the care of his flock, and that he should manage the care with much tenderness, especially towards the Lambs. Look as christ,
though he had a singular care of all the flock (and therefore bid Peter feed them all) yet he had a speciall care of the weake of the flocke, i. e. Lambs, and therefore especially he commanded Peter to have a care of them;
though he had a singular care of all the flock (and Therefore bid Peter feed them all) yet he had a special care of the weak of the flock, i. e. Lambs, and Therefore especially he commanded Peter to have a care of them;
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and as ever he would declare his love to himselse, he should be tender over the Lambs, and be sure to feed them (which might be another instance of the speciall care and tendernesse of Christ to weak beleevers.) In like manner God the Father,
and as ever he would declare his love to himself, he should be tender over the Lambs, and be sure to feed them (which might be Another instance of the special care and tenderness of christ to weak believers.) In like manner God the Father,
when he gave Christ his commission, in which he committed the whole flock of the Elect to his care, did put in as it were a singular clause, that he should be very tender of,
when he gave christ his commission, in which he committed the Whole flock of the Elect to his care, did put in as it were a singular clause, that he should be very tender of,
I looke upon the Text not onely as a Prophesie of the carriage of Christ, what it would be, but also as the commission of Christ, wherein the Father gives him (as it were) instructions what his carriage should be towards the Lambs, i.e. the weake soules of the Saints.
I look upon the Text not only as a Prophesy of the carriage of christ, what it would be, but also as the commission of christ, wherein the Father gives him (as it were) instructions what his carriage should be towards the Lambs, i.e. the weak Souls of the Saints.
It may not be passed by slightly, that the tender carriage of Christ towards bruised reeds, and smoaking flaxes, is built upon this, that he was Gods servant, as it were for that purpose sent by God, Esa. 42.1. Christs sweetnesse to weake beleevers, is his service to his Fathers appointment.
It may not be passed by slightly, that the tender carriage of christ towards Bruised reeds, and smoking flaxes, is built upon this, that he was God's servant, as it were for that purpose sent by God, Isaiah 42.1. Christ sweetness to weak believers, is his service to his Father's appointment.
Indeed the great thing (next to the sweetnesse of his owne nature, which set him on to undertake the office) that moves Christ, either to take freely any poore soule into his care;
Indeed the great thing (next to the sweetness of his own nature, which Set him on to undertake the office) that moves christ, either to take freely any poor soul into his care;
and tender towards thee, in his carriage. The head takes care of the whole body, and every member in particular; but especially of the weake; and that, because such; Beleevers!
and tender towards thee, in his carriage. The head Takes care of the Whole body, and every member in particular; but especially of the weak; and that, Because such; Believers!
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Christ is the head of his body, and ye are members (yea ye weake little ones) in particular: And doubtlesse the bead, because wise, will have a tender care of the toes, because weake. I feare I shall breake saith the weake soule;
christ is the head of his body, and you Are members (yea you weak little ones) in particular: And doubtless the bead, Because wise, will have a tender care of the toes, Because weak. I Fear I shall break Says the weak soul;
How much more doth Christ (who is the everlasting, yea and ever-loving Father) know how to expresse much sweetnesse and tendernesse in his carriage towards his children, and that upon this very ground, their weaknesse.
How much more does christ (who is the everlasting, yea and Ever-loving Father) know how to express much sweetness and tenderness in his carriage towards his children, and that upon this very ground, their weakness.
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Thirdly, Christ will carry himselfe thus, that his carriage may be convincing. Evill men have hard thoughts of Jesus Christ, and sometimes they speake as they thinke.
Thirdly, christ will carry himself thus, that his carriage may be convincing. Evil men have hard thoughts of jesus christ, and sometime they speak as they think.
Now Christs sweet carriage towards weake beleevers, confutes all this, and might convince, that his nature is as his name, love : (weak (beleevers) Christ will make you his witnesses. And that you may testifie his carriage to be sweet to all his servants, he will be sweet to you who can doe him but little service.
Now Christ sweet carriage towards weak believers, confutes all this, and might convince, that his nature is as his name, love: (weak (believers) christ will make you his Witnesses. And that you may testify his carriage to be sweet to all his Servants, he will be sweet to you who can do him but little service.
Christ resolves to make his Lambs beare him witnesse against the Wolves. His carriage shall beare him record, that he would have gathered softly and sweetly, like as a hen gathers her chickens.
christ resolves to make his Lambs bear him witness against the Wolves. His carriage shall bear him record, that he would have gathered softly and sweetly, like as a hen gathers her chickens.
He that had but two talents and used them as well as he could, shall be evidence enough against the evill servant, that Christ is not an austere man. That Christ may stop their mouthes that are idle,
He that had but two Talents and used them as well as he could, shall be evidence enough against the evil servant, that christ is not an austere man. That christ may stop their mouths that Are idle,
How darest thou be cruell to them to whom Christ is kinde. Verily Christ will destroy thee if thou cease not from these unkinde (that I say not unmercifull) carriages of thine towards his.
How Darest thou be cruel to them to whom christ is kind. Verily christ will destroy thee if thou cease not from these unkind (that I say not unmerciful) carriages of thine towards his.
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Those that he embraceth, thou persecutest. Feare lest he teare thee like a Lion, for mis-using of his Lambs. I have sometimes wondred, that ever any who pretend to be shepherds under Christ, should preach,
Those that he Embraceth, thou Persecutest. fear lest he tear thee like a lion, for misusing of his Lambs. I have sometime wondered, that ever any who pretend to be shepherd's under christ, should preach,
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when did you ever finde Christ so unkinde in his carriage, as to make you speake thus? when was Christ a wildernesse to thee? what harshenesse hast thou ever found in him, that thou speakest thus hardly of him? Surely I lament to heare thee saying, 'tis in vaine to wait on Christ.
when did you ever find christ so unkind in his carriage, as to make you speak thus? when was christ a Wilderness to thee? what harshenesse hast thou ever found in him, that thou Speakest thus hardly of him? Surely I lament to hear thee saying, it's in vain to wait on christ.
why poore soule? why? is not Christ sweet? is not his carriage tender? doth he not gather with his arme? doth not he carry in his bosome? I, he doth so by some,
why poor soul? why? is not christ sweet? is not his carriage tender? does he not gather with his arm? does not he carry in his bosom? I, he does so by Some,
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because he is not so big as he? shall the Dr. in Christs Schoole disdaine, and abuse the under-graduate, because not so profound as himselfe? should the strong beat the weaks, because they are not so strong as they? should not they rather beare with them? what? because some of the Lambs cannot follow so fast as the strong of the flock, shall they be cast off for that? Ah Lord!
Because he is not so big as he? shall the Dr. in Christ School disdain, and abuse the undergraduate, Because not so profound as himself? should the strong beatrice the weaks, Because they Are not so strong as they? should not they rather bear with them? what? Because Some of the Lambs cannot follow so fast as the strong of the flock, shall they be cast off for that? Ah Lord!
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shall children be whipped, and scourged, for not going as fast as men? Did you ever read of such a thing in Christs commands? did you ever see such an instance in Christs carriage? Surely we must rejoyce to hear some speaking in Jacobs voice, sweetly for unity, &c. but we must reprove them,
shall children be whipped, and scourged, for not going as fast as men? Did you ever read of such a thing in Christ commands? did you ever see such an instance in Christ carriage? Surely we must rejoice to hear Some speaking in Jacobs voice, sweetly for unity, etc. but we must reprove them,
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when we feel them with Esau's hands, handling weake ones roughly, for want of uniformity. Christ reproves (and then 'twill be to purpose) those that carry themselves contrary to that carriage, which they see in him, to wards weake beleevers.
when we feel them with Esau's hands, handling weak ones roughly, for want of uniformity. christ reproves (and then it'll be to purpose) those that carry themselves contrary to that carriage, which they see in him, to wards weak believers.
Answ. Be of good comfort (weake soule) Christ is sweet, and with his fingers he will force out the milke of mercy, into thy mouth (as the mother doth to the weak infant) if thou canst but open thy mouth,
Answer Be of good Comfort (weak soul) christ is sweet, and with his fingers he will force out the milk of mercy, into thy Mouth (as the mother does to the weak infant) if thou Canst but open thy Mouth,
Q. Will ever Christ regard me that cannot cry Hosanna, while others cry crucifige? what will Christ kisse me that do not, cannot give him wine, while others give him vinegar.
Q. Will ever christ regard me that cannot cry Hosanna, while Others cry crucifige? what will christ kiss me that do not, cannot give him wine, while Others give him vinegar.
If thou hast but a Lamb-like love to mourne while thou seest thy shepherd smitten, Christ hath a shepherd-like sweetnesse to pity thy weaknesse, though thou cannot rescue him.
If thou hast but a Lamblike love to mourn while thou See thy shepherd smitten, christ hath a Shepherd-like sweetness to pity thy weakness, though thou cannot rescue him.
Be of good comfort, the Lord Christ, who is the Shepherd of your soules, will have a speciall care of you his Lambs. He is sweet and tender in his carriage to all, but especially his weake members.
Be of good Comfort, the Lord christ, who is the Shepherd of your Souls, will have a special care of you his Lambs. He is sweet and tender in his carriage to all, but especially his weak members.
You that are strong, ought to beare with them that are weak, Rom. 14.1. Lastly, This doctrine cryes loudly to such as yet wander from Christ, that they would come in.
You that Are strong, ought to bear with them that Are weak, Rom. 14.1. Lastly, This Doctrine cries loudly to such as yet wander from christ, that they would come in.
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and be will take your daughters to be Confectionaries, and to be Cooks, and to be Bakers, &c. so goeth on to shew how that in all things he would seek himself,
and be will take your daughters to be Confectioneries, and to be Cooks, and to be Bakers, etc. so Goes on to show how that in all things he would seek himself,
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SECT. II. Christs sweet carriage to such as are weake accidentally; and who they are that are so. Esa. 40.11. He shall gently lead those that are with young.
SECT. II Christ sweet carriage to such as Are weak accidentally; and who they Are that Are so. Isaiah 40.11. He shall gently led those that Are with young.
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CHAP. I. HAving in the former Section discovered (in some measure) the sweetnesse of Christs carriage (in a generall way) towards such of his as I did call habitually weake. I shall now come to shew that his carriage is the same in sweetnesse, towards those who are accidentally weake. And as in the former part, I spake of Christs sweet carriage, to those that are habitually weake, by what is said to his demeanour to his Lambs: In like manner, I shall set out the carriage of Christ as sweet to those that are accidentally weake, by what the Prophet speakes here of his carriage to those that are with young.
CHAP. I. HAving in the former Section discovered (in Some measure) the sweetness of Christ carriage (in a general Way) towards such of his as I did call habitually weak. I shall now come to show that his carriage is the same in sweetness, towards those who Are accidentally weak. And as in the former part, I spoke of Christ sweet carriage, to those that Are habitually weak, by what is said to his demeanour to his Lambs: In like manner, I shall Set out the carriage of christ as sweet to those that Are accidentally weak, by what the Prophet speaks Here of his carriage to those that Are with young.
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I call some members accidentally weake, to distinguish them from such as are so habitually. And I use this phrase of accidentally weake, because I would by it note those, in whom indeed the habits of grace are strong, and so they are not liable (as the others were) to a constant weaknesse; onely at some times upon some occasion (as it were by accident) they become weak and feeble.
I call Some members accidentally weak, to distinguish them from such as Are so habitually. And I use this phrase of accidentally weak, Because I would by it note those, in whom indeed the habits of grace Are strong, and so they Are not liable (as the Others were) to a constant weakness; only At Some times upon Some occasion (as it were by accident) they become weak and feeble.
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As now, Men who are (that I may so say) habitually strong, and so not liable unto that constant weaknesse which is in children; may yet sometimes be accidentally weakned by some great worke, which they are to doe, some great sorrow or sicknesse under which they lye;
As now, Men who Are (that I may so say) habitually strong, and so not liable unto that constant weakness which is in children; may yet sometime be accidentally weakened by Some great work, which they Are to do, Some great sorrow or sickness under which they lie;
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In like manner, beleevers who are growne up to Men in Christ Jesus, and so freed from that habituall weaknesse which is in babes, yet notwithstanding, sometimes come to be accidentally weake, by reason, either of great services, to which Christ calls them,
In like manner, believers who Are grown up to Men in christ jesus, and so freed from that habitual weakness which is in babes, yet notwithstanding, sometime come to be accidentally weak, by reason, either of great services, to which christ calls them,
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Now of Christs sweet carriage unto such, I suppose the Prophet doth speake here under the metaphor of a shepherds sweet carriage, towards those that are with young. Even the strong of the flocke (such as the Ewes ) may be,
Now of Christ sweet carriage unto such, I suppose the Prophet does speak Here under the metaphor of a shepherd's sweet carriage, towards those that Are with young. Even the strong of the flock (such as the Ewes) may be,
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and sometimes are weake (especially when with young ) or (as the word will also beare) when they give sucke. For bearing, and giving of sucke, doe (as it were accidentally ) much weaken. And thus Christs carriage is sweet to his who are not onely weak habitually, as Lambs; but also who are accidentally weake,
and sometime Are weak (especially when with young) or (as the word will also bear) when they give suck. For bearing, and giving of suck, do (as it were accidentally) much weaken. And thus Christ carriage is sweet to his who Are not only weak habitually, as Lambs; but also who Are accidentally weak,
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as Ewes that give sucke, or else are with young, for so the Rabbins, Solomon Jarchi, and David Kimchi, with other our late Expositors, doe glosse this place of the Prophet.
as Ewes that give suck, or Else Are with young, for so the Rabbis, Solomon Jarchi, and David Kimchi, with other our late Expositors, do gloss this place of the Prophet.
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so as that you may ranke them with those, who are in the highest forme of Christs Schoole, not onely above little children, but even above the young men, with the Fathers:
so as that you may rank them with those, who Are in the highest Form of Christ School, not only above little children, but even above the young men, with the Father's:
And of whom you may conceive the Apostle speakes, when he saith, wee that are strong: But yet notwithstanding, by reason of some occurrences in their Christian course;
And of whom you may conceive the Apostle speaks, when he Says, we that Are strong: But yet notwithstanding, by reason of Some occurrences in their Christian course;
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I shall instance onely in three particular kindes of that which I call accidentall weaknesse, and shew how Christs carriage is sweet to those who labour under such weaknesse. 1. There is weaknesse, which comes by worke or labour.
I shall instance only in three particular Kinds of that which I call accidental weakness, and show how Christ carriage is sweet to those who labour under such weakness. 1. There is weakness, which comes by work or labour.
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With reference to this threefold weaknesse, I shall speake of Christs sweet carriage of himselfe unto three sorts of weake beleevers. 1. Such as are weake by reason of some great work unto which Christ doth call them, or about which Christ doth set them;
With Referente to this threefold weakness, I shall speak of Christ sweet carriage of himself unto three sorts of weak believers. 1. Such as Are weak by reason of Some great work unto which christ does call them, or about which christ does Set them;
either through their owne inward corruption, or some outward temptation. 3. Such as are weake by reason of great sorrow or griefe, which they may happily take,
either through their own inward corruption, or Some outward temptation. 3. Such as Are weak by reason of great sorrow or grief, which they may happily take,
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which Translation I thinke is better then that of giving sucke, because the word in the Hebrew is, NONLATINALPHABET which is used Gen. 33.13. and so rendred there, the flocks and the herds with young;
which translation I think is better then that of giving suck, Because the word in the Hebrew is, which is used Gen. 33.13. and so rendered there, the flocks and the herds with young;
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when they doe speake of giving suck, do use another word, and that more proper for it, i. e. NONLATINALPHABET from NONLATINALPHABET suxit, which fignifies to give sucke;
when they do speak of giving suck, do use Another word, and that more proper for it, i. e. from suxit, which signifies to give suck;
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as an Ewe is big with young: My little children of whom I travell in birth, Galat. 4.19. Paul in the worke of his Ministery, was as it were big with young.
as an Ewe is big with young: My little children of whom I travel in birth, Galatians 4.19. Paul in the work of his Ministry, was as it were big with young.
and conduce to a sinfull conception; and the soule may be big (as it were) with sinne. The Apostle hath a phrase which is to this purpose, When lust hath conceived it bringeth forth, Jam. 1.15. It is an allusion to a naturall conception and birth.
and conduce to a sinful conception; and the soul may be big (as it were) with sin. The Apostle hath a phrase which is to this purpose, When lust hath conceived it brings forth, Jam. 1.15. It is an allusion to a natural conception and birth.
THe first branch, or kinde of that accidentall weaknesse, unto which beleevers are lyable, is (as in the formen Chapter I noted) weaknesse by worke. So that now according to the method which I propounded, I am to shew and make good this Proposition, viz.
THe First branch, or kind of that accidental weakness, unto which believers Are liable, is (as in the formen Chapter I noted) weakness by work. So that now according to the method which I propounded, I am to show and make good this Proposition, viz.
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Sinners are sometimes big with young in regard of wicked workes, whereunto Sathan excites them. Hence is that phrase, Psal. 7.14. He travelleth with iniquity, and conceiveth mischiefe.
Sinners Are sometime big with young in regard of wicked works, whereunto Sathan excites them. Hence is that phrase, Psalm 7.14. He travelleth with iniquity, and conceiveth mischief.
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Now towards such, God carries himselfe severely, and is (as the Psalmists there notes) angry ( i.e. with them) every day, v. 11. Saints are sometimes big with young, in regard of good workes, unto which the Spirit doth stir them.
Now towards such, God carries himself severely, and is (as the Psalmists there notes) angry (i.e. with them) every day, v. 11. Saints Are sometime big with young, in regard of good works, unto which the Spirit does stir them.
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Behold I am with you to the end of the world (that was, in regard of strength and assistance) so he doth to all his working members. Hee doth assist them. He is with them. And he leads them.
Behold I am with you to the end of the world (that was, in regard of strength and assistance) so he does to all his working members. He does assist them. He is with them. And he leads them.
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or (as it is in the Hebrew) according to the ease of their feet, Gen. 33.14. In like manner, Jesus Christ he will softly lead (for the word is the same in both places) his Ewes big with young;
or (as it is in the Hebrew) according to the ease of their feet, Gen. 33.14. In like manner, jesus christ he will softly led (for the word is the same in both places) his Ewes big with young;
1. Christs carriage appears to be sweet and tender towards his weake-working members, in that he puts them about no other worke then such as himselfe both done.
1. Christ carriage appears to be sweet and tender towards his weake-working members, in that he puts them about no other work then such as himself both done.
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Its reported of Lycurgus (the great Law-maker) that he imposed nothing by Law upon others, of which he did not first shew a patterne in his owne practise.
Its reported of Lycurgus (the great Lawmaker) that he imposed nothing by Law upon Others, of which he did not First show a pattern in his own practice.
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Doth he require beleevers to resist Sathan, fight with the Devill? Jam. 4.7. He did the same himselfe, Matth. 4. Doth Christ call upon beleevers to pray alwayes 1 Thess. 5.17. and strive in prayer? Rom. 15.30. He did as much himselfe while on earth.
Does he require believers to resist Sathan, fight with the devil? Jam. 4.7. He did the same himself, Matthew 4. Does christ call upon believers to pray always 1 Thess 5.17. and strive in prayer? Rom. 15.30. He did as much himself while on earth.
He fasted, and that longer then he requires us, even forty dayes, as tis Matth. 4. Must Ministers preach, dispute, contest for the truths of the Gospel? they are to doe no more then what Christ hath done before them.
He fasted, and that longer then he requires us, even forty days, as this Matthew 4. Must Ministers preach, dispute, contest for the truths of the Gospel? they Are to do no more then what christ hath done before them.
Oh beleevers, you may comfort your selves in any service to which Christ calls you, with this thought, what though the businesse be burdensome? what though the worke be weakning? yet still Christ is sweet, kinde, tender, in that he hath set you about no other, then what himselfe hath done.
O believers, you may Comfort your selves in any service to which christ calls you, with this Thought, what though the business be burdensome? what though the work be weakening? yet still christ is sweet, kind, tender, in that he hath Set you about no other, then what himself hath done.
2. Its easie to see sweetnesse in the crrriage of Christ towards his working members, in that he hath provided, and accordingly gives incouragement unto them, answerable to all the discouragement they doe, or can meet withall.
2. Its easy to see sweetness in the crrriage of christ towards his working members, in that he hath provided, and accordingly gives encouragement unto them, answerable to all the discouragement they do, or can meet withal.
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But mark what Christ saith to him, Son of man stand upon thy feet, Ezek. 2.1. Christ loves (saith a late Commentator upon this) to incourage man to his duty.
But mark what christ Says to him, Son of man stand upon thy feet, Ezekiel 2.1. christ loves (Says a late Commentator upon this) to encourage man to his duty.
and Christ is so sweet as that he hath provided, and doth give out incouragements answerable to them all. 1. Internall reluctancy in your owne spirits.
and christ is so sweet as that he hath provided, and does give out encouragements answerable to them all. 1. Internal reluctancy in your own spirits.
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I would, and I could doe this or that (saith the beleever) but I finde such reluctancy within, my heart is so backward, my spirit so unwilling, that it discourageth me much;
I would, and I could do this or that (Says the believer) but I find such reluctancy within, my heart is so backward, my Spirit so unwilling, that it Discourageth me much;
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why Christ hath said he will make thee willing. His people shall be a willing people, Psal 110.3. Christ hath provided a voyce behinde to put thee on to that, whereunto thou art backward.
why christ hath said he will make thee willing. His people shall be a willing people, Psalm 110.3. christ hath provided a voice behind to put thee on to that, whereunto thou art backward.
The Father (saith Christ) will honour thee. If any man serve me, him will my Father honour, Joh. 12.26. strengthen thy weake hands (O working soule!) with these words:
The Father (Says christ) will honour thee. If any man serve me, him will my Father honour, John 12.26. strengthen thy weak hands (Oh working soul!) with these words:
Here is suitable incouragement unto thy discouragement in this particular also. 3. Doubt of successe discourageth sometimes those who are upon worke for Christ.
Here is suitable encouragement unto thy discouragement in this particular also. 3. Doubt of success Discourageth sometime those who Are upon work for christ.
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Your labour shall not be in vaine (saith Christ) let that incourage thee, 1 Cor. 15.58. Moses being to goe to Pharoah about a gallant worke ( Israels freedome) He doubts the successe, But behold they will not beleeve me (saith he) Exod. 4.1. That discouraged him;
Your labour shall not be in vain (Says christ) let that encourage thee, 1 Cor. 15.58. Moses being to go to Pharaoh about a gallant work (Israel's freedom) He doubts the success, But behold they will not believe me (Says he) Exod 4.1. That discouraged him;
He, i.e. Sathan shall flye, Jam. 4.7. and the God of peace shall tread down Sathan under your feet, Rom. 20. Thus, answerable to all those discouragements which beleevers are liable to meet with, Christ hath provided incouragements;
He, i.e. Sathan shall fly, Jam. 4.7. and the God of peace shall tread down Sathan under your feet, Rom. 20. Thus, answerable to all those discouragements which believers Are liable to meet with, christ hath provided encouragements;
and he stood up, Ezek. 2.1. I thanke our Lord Christ who hath inabled me, saith Paul unto Timothy, 1 Ep. 1.12. the Apostles must preach to all Nations, and Christ gives them tongues to inable them so to doe.
and he stood up, Ezekiel 2.1. I thank our Lord christ who hath enabled me, Says Paul unto Timothy, 1 Epistle 1.12. the Apostles must preach to all nations, and christ gives them tongues to inable them so to do.
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Christ will be with thee, and will give thee a mouth, and wisdome, which all thy adversaries shall not be able to gainsay, nor resist, Luke 21.15. I am to goe a long journey for Christ, but I have but weake legs (saith the soul) why Christ will strengthen thy legs, O soule!
christ will be with thee, and will give thee a Mouth, and Wisdom, which all thy Adversaries shall not be able to gainsay, nor resist, Lycia 21.15. I am to go a long journey for christ, but I have but weak legs (Says the soul) why christ will strengthen thy legs, Oh soul!
4. Christs carriage appeares to be sweet to working Beleevers, in that he will perfect their worke by his owne strength, wherein it was deficient by their weaknesse.
4. Christ carriage appears to be sweet to working Believers, in that he will perfect their work by his own strength, wherein it was deficient by their weakness.
Thou workest all our workes for us, and in us, Esa. 26.12. The beleever workes, and leaves that which hee doth, very imperfect, because of his weaknesse:
Thou workest all our works for us, and in us, Isaiah 26.12. The believer works, and leaves that which he does, very imperfect, Because of his weakness:
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But Christ comes, and perfects that imperfection, because of his sweetnesse. Lord (saith the Psalmist) thou wilt perfect that which concerneth me, Psal. 138.8.
But christ comes, and perfects that imperfection, Because of his sweetness. Lord (Says the Psalmist) thou wilt perfect that which concerns me, Psalm 138.8.
So Jesus Christ holds the hand all the while the beleever is writing (suppose a love-letter to Heaven) and because of the shaking of the beleevers weake hand, there are after all, many imperfections, he takes the golden pen of his owne grace,
So jesus christ holds the hand all the while the believer is writing (suppose a love-letter to Heaven) and Because of the shaking of the believers weak hand, there Are After all, many imperfections, he Takes the golden pen of his own grace,
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and perfects every letter, that it comes to the Fathers hand perfect. O the darke, and deformed lines, that beleevers draw, when set about some curious peece.
and perfects every Letter, that it comes to the Father's hand perfect. O the dark, and deformed lines, that believers draw, when Set about Some curious piece.
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but Christ carries himselfe sweetly, and comes and mends all that they doe amisse, making their botched and bungled workes very brave with his owne hand.
but christ carries himself sweetly, and comes and mends all that they do amiss, making their botched and bungled works very brave with his own hand.
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How many times did Christ set off that duty richly, which came from thee poorly? How oft hath he perfected thy imperfect performances? when thy weaknesse came short, hath not his sweetnesse made it up? Beleeve it friends, Christ carries himself sweetly toward working beleevers.
How many times did christ Set off that duty richly, which Come from thee poorly? How oft hath he perfected thy imperfect performances? when thy weakness Come short, hath not his sweetness made it up? Believe it Friends, christ carries himself sweetly towards working believers.
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5. The carriage of Christ appears to be sweet towards, &c. in that he comes in often to the soules of his working members with refreshing in the midst of their labours.
5. The carriage of christ appears to be sweet towards, etc. in that he comes in often to the Souls of his working members with refreshing in the midst of their labours.
And Christ gave a particular Prophesie to the Prophet, to comfort and refresh Baruch. Jer. 46. Christ gives power to the faint, to them (who by working have as it were) no might, he refresheth,
And christ gave a particular Prophesy to the Prophet, to Comfort and refresh baruch. Jer. 46. christ gives power to the faint, to them (who by working have as it were) no might, he refresheth,
and gives strength. Daniel was at a great worke, and his strength was almost gone while he fasted, and there came like the appearance of a man (that was not Christ,
and gives strength. daniel was At a great work, and his strength was almost gone while he fasted, and there Come like the appearance of a man (that was not christ,
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even in the time of duty, and while thou wert about his worke? Surely, thou must needs say, Christ carries himself sweetly toward working beleevers;
even in the time of duty, and while thou Wertenberg about his work? Surely, thou must needs say, christ carries himself sweetly towards working believers;
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or about morn, and 'twill be day. You shall rest from your labours, Apoc. 14.11. Christs will is sweet to thy soule (O weak beleever) and he hath provided rest for thee.
or about morn, and it'll be day. You shall rest from your labours, Apocalypse 14.11. Christ will is sweet to thy soul (Oh weak believer) and he hath provided rest for thee.
You who are thus troubled shall have rest with us (saith the Apostle) when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with the Angel, of his power, 2 Thes. 1.7.
You who Are thus troubled shall have rest with us (Says the Apostle) when the Lord jesus shall be revealed from heaven with the Angel, of his power, 2 Thebes 1.7.
You shall not lose your labour, yee working Saints: Christ comes, and his reward is with him; Apoc. 22.12. you shall not worke all day and all night too, Beleevers.
You shall not loose your labour, ye working Saints: christ comes, and his reward is with him; Apocalypse 22.12. you shall not work all day and all night too, Believers.
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Surely, when you shall in the end of your dayes-work go into Immanuels land, and there rest your soules upon the rosie bankes that are by the Chrystall streames which runne there, you will cry out oh!
Surely, when you shall in the end of your Day's work go into Immanuels land, and there rest your Souls upon the rosy banks that Are by the Crystal streams which run there, you will cry out o!
the sweetnesse of Christ towards working beleevers, who gives such an eternall weight of glory, for such light and temporall works as the best Saints do.
the sweetness of christ towards working believers, who gives such an Eternal weight of glory, for such Light and temporal works as the best Saints do.
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As he will declare sweetnesse to those who are weak and cannot worke at all; so will he shew sweetnesse to those who worke, and are weake therein, or thereby.
As he will declare sweetness to those who Are weak and cannot work At all; so will he show sweetness to those who work, and Are weak therein, or thereby.
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He did it, that men might know the power of his God-head (saith he giving the reason of that speech) that ye may know the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, Mat 9.6.
He did it, that men might know the power of his Godhead (Says he giving the reason of that speech) that you may know the son of man hath power on earth to forgive Sins, Mathew 9.6.
Because Christ knowes our weaknesse, as that without him we can doe nothing, therefore he shewes his sweetnesse, that by him we may be able to doe all things by his strength.
Because christ knows our weakness, as that without him we can do nothing, Therefore he shows his sweetness, that by him we may be able to do all things by his strength.
1. It serves to discover the difference between Christs service, and all other service, and between his carriage of himselfe towards those that worke for him,
1. It serves to discover the difference between Christ service, and all other service, and between his carriage of himself towards those that work for him,
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It stands upon record, as one of the greatest stains of the Roman State, that after Scipio Africanus had sincerely and successefully served that Commonwealth (when it was almost spent and ready to dye) and had thereby raised it up:
It Stands upon record, as one of the greatest stains of the Roman State, that After Scipio Africanus had sincerely and successfully served that Commonwealth (when it was almost spent and ready to die) and had thereby raised it up:
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And it is reported of Cardinall Woolsey, that upon his death-bed he should say in much sadnesse of spirit, If I had so faithfully served Jesus Christ as I have done my Master ( Hen. the 8.) he would not have cast me off,
And it is reported of Cardinal Woolsey, that upon his deathbed he should say in much sadness of Spirit, If I had so faithfully served jesus christ as I have done my Master (Hen. the 8.) he would not have cast me off,
How did a company of vile persons vilifie Paul, who yet was as an Ewe, ready to bring forth, who was in travell with the Galathians, as with Christs Lambs. And then those that were borne after the flesh did persecute him, that was both borne,
How did a company of vile Persons vilify Paul, who yet was as an Ewe, ready to bring forth, who was in travel with the Galatians, as with Christ Lambs. And then those that were born After the Flesh did persecute him, that was both born,
Are not they then to be reproved that deal harshly? Be reproved therefore all of you (especially you that pretend to the worke of Christ) for not dealing kindly with his working servants;
are not they then to be reproved that deal harshly? Be reproved Therefore all of you (especially you that pretend to the work of christ) for not dealing kindly with his working Servants;
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seest thou a person, or preacher that doth the worke of the Lord, that preacheth Christ, worketh for Christ, be reproved for thy unkinde, unchristian dealing with him,
See thou a person, or preacher that does the work of the Lord, that Preacheth christ, works for christ, be reproved for thy unkind, unchristian dealing with him,
3. The truth of this Doctrine falls heavy upon those, who being both inabled for, and called to the worke of Christ in any kinde, and yet refuse it. Friend;
3. The truth of this Doctrine falls heavy upon those, who being both enabled for, and called to the work of christ in any kind, and yet refuse it. Friend;
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At the day of account you will want an excuse, when all the working members of Jesus Christ shall come and say, The worke that we did for Christ, was honourable;
At the day of account you will want an excuse, when all the working members of jesus christ shall come and say, The work that we did for christ, was honourable;
But this renders us hatefull, and makes men harsh that we are Ewes big with young, i.e. that we are indeavouring to bring forth somewhat for Christ, that we would have others Lambes as well as our selves,
But this renders us hateful, and makes men harsh that we Are Ewes big with young, i.e. that we Are endeavouring to bring forth somewhat for christ, that we would have Others Lambs as well as our selves,
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Verily (ye working Saints) who are labouring for the Lord Christ, you have no just ground of discouragement from all the unkinde usage of the creature,
Verily (you working Saints) who Are labouring for the Lord christ, you have no just ground of discouragement from all the unkind usage of the creature,
Oh! be not discouraged so as to give out, but be rather incouraged so as to goe on in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know your labour shall not be in vaine,
Oh! be not discouraged so as to give out, but be rather encouraged so as to go on in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know your labour shall not be in vain,
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His grace shall be sufficient for thee, and his strength shall be perfected in thy weaknesse, as 'tis 2 Cor. 12.9. He will inable thee in time to master thy worke.
His grace shall be sufficient for thee, and his strength shall be perfected in thy weakness, as it's 2 Cor. 12.9. He will inable thee in time to master thy work.
Thou shalt be made Lord over thy lusts. There is a blood of sprinkling which shall cleanse thy kennell. Thou resistest thy sinne unto blood, and thou dost bleed while at worke against corruption,
Thou shalt be made Lord over thy Lustiest. There is a blood of sprinkling which shall cleanse thy kennel. Thou resistest thy sin unto blood, and thou dost bleed while At work against corruption,
And therefore, though all thy blood and sweat will not cleanse thy soul, nor do away thy sinne; yet the blood of Christ shall, as 'tis 1 Joh. 1.7. Ob. But oh! (saith another soule) I am at harder worke then this:
And Therefore, though all thy blood and sweat will not cleanse thy soul, nor doe away thy sin; yet the blood of christ shall, as it's 1 John 1.7. Ob. But o! (Says Another soul) I am At harder work then this:
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Resp. True, but thy Lord is gracious. Christ is with thee all this while (O working soule!) He hath promised thee to make away for thy escape, 1 Cor. 11.12. you may expect kinde carriage even while you are in this worke, and know that he will helpe you to goe through with it.
Resp. True, but thy Lord is gracious. christ is with thee all this while (Oh working soul!) He hath promised thee to make away for thy escape, 1 Cor. 11.12. you may expect kind carriage even while you Are in this work, and know that he will help you to go through with it.
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Woe is me, I have been big, but 'tas been with badnesse; and I have brought forth, but oh, 'tas been wickednesse; what will the carriage of Christ be unto me? Answ. Why for such soules;
Woe is me, I have been big, but 'tas been with badness; and I have brought forth, but o, 'tas been wickedness; what will the carriage of christ be unto me? Answer Why for such Souls;
Now these I divided into three ranks, viz. 1. Such as are weake through worke (unto which I spake in the foregoing Section.) And 2. Such as are weake through falls:
Now these I divided into three ranks, viz. 1. Such as Are weak through work (unto which I spoke in the foregoing Section.) And 2. Such as Are weak through falls:
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So that now the businesse here is to shew the sweetnesse of Christ unto those members of his, who are weakned by falls into sinnes, which I said might also be couched under this Metaphor of being big with young.
So that now the business Here is to show the sweetness of christ unto those members of his, who Are weakened by falls into Sins, which I said might also be couched under this Metaphor of being big with young.
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So that it will be no straining of the Metaphor in the text; I am sure 'twill be no deviation from truth, to say that Christ carries himselfe sweetly, and deales gently, even with those, who have beene,
So that it will be no straining of the Metaphor in the text; I am sure it'll be no deviation from truth, to say that christ carries himself sweetly, and deals gently, even with those, who have been,
Solomon tells us, that a just man falleth seven times, Prov. 24.16. In the case of Bathsheba, David himselfe did conceive, and he was big with young by sinne.
Solomon tells us, that a just man falls seven times, Curae 24.16. In the case of Bathsheba, David himself did conceive, and he was big with young by sin.
dashing the brats of sinne (while young) against the stone, breaking them upon crucified Jesus (that I may allude in a spirituall sense to that Psal. 137. ult. ) Notwithstanding all this I say,
dashing the brats of sin (while young) against the stone, breaking them upon Crucified jesus (that I may allude in a spiritual sense to that Psalm 137. ult.) Notwithstanding all this I say,
Sin makes feeble hands, and weake knees. The very habits of grace (which are our new birth strength) are exceedingly debilitated by the acts of sin.
since makes feeble hands, and weak knees. The very habits of grace (which Are our new birth strength) Are exceedingly debilitated by the acts of since.
How easily is David being weakned with adulterous conceptions, overthrowne by murderius suggestions! And how long was it after that ere he could worke againe? Till Nathan came to visit him (as is gathered from the title of the 51. Psalme) David had made no song.
How Easily is David being weakened with adulterous conceptions, overthrown by murderius suggestions! And how long was it After that ere he could work again? Till Nathan Come to visit him (as is gathered from the title of the 51. Psalm) David had made no song.
Surely his sinne did make him very weake. Beleevers! I thinke you will seal to this; that sinnings make you feeble; wickednesse renders you weaklings: your fighings say tis true.
Surely his sin did make him very weak. Believers! I think you will seal to this; that sinnings make you feeble; wickedness renders you Weaklings: your fighings say this true.
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'Tis spoken of Christ (who is Immanuel, God with us, or the Lord our God ) Psal. 99 8. This therefore I premise in the third place, that Jesus Christ (though well pleased in the maine with beleevers,
It's spoken of christ (who is Immanuel, God with us, or the Lord our God) Psalm 99 8. This Therefore I premise in the third place, that jesus christ (though well pleased in the main with believers,
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Doubtlesse Peter felt his bones broken by that fall, surely he was weake, and that made him weep bitterly: yet notwithstanding Christ was very sweet in his carriage towards him:
Doubtless Peter felt his bones broken by that fallen, surely he was weak, and that made him weep bitterly: yet notwithstanding christ was very sweet in his carriage towards him:
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Mindes him at the Resurrection, confers sweetly with him before the Ascention, Joh. 20.) Shall I need to adde more, to let you see how sweet Christ is to beleevers, weakned by falls into sin.
Minds him At the Resurrection, confers sweetly with him before the Ascension, John 20.) Shall I need to add more, to let you see how sweet christ is to believers, weakened by falls into since.
and the end thereof was sweet. I will adde but on Scripture to prove this point, yet more. 'Tis, Isa. 57.17. For the iniquity of his covetousnesse I was wroth and smote him (Christ I said before, is displeased with his members sinnings) and be went on frowardly in the way of his heart. Ah Lord!
and the end thereof was sweet. I will add but on Scripture to prove this point, yet more. It's, Isaiah 57.17. For the iniquity of his covetousness I was wroth and smote him (christ I said before, is displeased with his members sinnings) and be went on frowardly in the Way of his heart. Ah Lord!
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CHAP. III. One generall demonstration of the sweetnesse of Christs carriage to sinning Beleevers. HAving cleared the point a little in the intent thereof;
CHAP. III. One general demonstration of the sweetness of Christ carriage to sinning Believers. HAving cleared the point a little in the intent thereof;
and having also offered something for the proofe thereof, I shall now further demonstrate the tendernesse of Christ bowels unto sin-weakned soules, in his carriage unto them both generally and particularly. Generally.
and having also offered something for the proof thereof, I shall now further demonstrate the tenderness of christ bowels unto sin-weakned Souls, in his carriage unto them both generally and particularly. Generally.
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He that gathers weake Lambs with his great arme, will gather also wandring Ewes with his shepherds crooke. You know the parable of the lost sheep, Luke 15. it concernes you who have gone astray from your Lords fold.
He that gathers weak Lambs with his great arm, will gather also wandering Ewes with his shepherd's crook. You know the parable of the lost sheep, Lycia 15. it concerns you who have gone astray from your lords fold.
even when they sinne? It may be thy soule hath been stragling abroad ( Dinah like) and some corruptions or temptations ( Schechem like) have humbled thee, so that thou art big with young: Now how is it with thy soule? It't not very weake? Doth not joy faint,
even when they sin? It may be thy soul hath been straggling abroad (Dinah like) and Some corruptions or temptations (Shechem like) have humbled thee, so that thou art big with young: Now how is it with thy soul? Ited not very weak? Does not joy faint,
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Say beleevers, after sinnings, hath not Christ made you most out of love with sinne? Have not you hated it after, more then ever you loved it before? Ephraim shall say, what have I any more to doe with Idols, Hos. 14.8. Hath not Christ made you, to defile that which defiled you? and have not you cast it away as a menstruous cloath;
Say believers, After sinnings, hath not christ made you most out of love with sin? Have not you hated it After, more then ever you loved it before? Ephraim shall say, what have I any more to do with Idols, Hos. 14.8. Hath not christ made you, to defile that which defiled you? and have not you cast it away as a menstruous cloth;
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and found you, and laid you on his shoulders rejoycing? Hath he not dealt with you as with David: when you went astray like lost sheep, did not he seeke you? Psal. 119.176.
and found you, and laid you on his shoulders rejoicing? Hath he not dealt with you as with David: when you went astray like lost sheep, did not he seek you? Psalm 119.176.
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And when he found you, did he deale with you according to your finfulnesse? Did he whip you all the way home? Rather did he not lead you gently? Now doth not this demonstrate undeniably, Christs sweetnesse to you, O ye sinfull beleevers!
And when he found you, did he deal with you according to your finfulnesse? Did he whip you all the Way home? Rather did he not led you gently? Now does not this demonstrate undeniably, Christ sweetness to you, Oh you sinful believers!
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If Jesus Christ, after lust hath conceived in us, and brought forth sin, should leave us to our selves, till sinne being finished, should bring forth death, as 'tis Janes 1.15.
If jesus christ, After lust hath conceived in us, and brought forth since, should leave us to our selves, till sin being finished, should bring forth death, as it's Janes 1.15.
Solomon tells us, that he that spareth the rod [ hateth ] his son, but he that [ loveth ] him, chasteneth him betimes, Prov. 13.24. Chastisement for sinne is a priviledge peculiar to Saints:
Solomon tells us, that he that spares the rod [ hates ] his son, but he that [ loves ] him, Chasteneth him betimes, Curae 13.24. Chastisement for sin is a privilege peculiar to Saints:
1. Its Covenant priviledge, promisemercy, so saith the Text. If thy children forsake my Law, &c. If they breake my Statutes, &c. [ Then ] I will visit their transgression with the rod,
1. Its Covenant privilege, promisemercy, so Says the Text. If thy children forsake my Law, etc. If they break my Statutes, etc. [ Then ] I will visit their Transgression with the rod,
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yet hee'l chastise you (for every one whom he receiveth after fals, he deals so with for the most part) His rod (not of iron but) of men, shall be upon you;
yet he'll chastise you (for every one whom he receives After falls, he deals so with for the most part) His rod (not of iron but) of men, shall be upon you;
Its the thundring voice of wrath (as Origen observes) that saith, I will not punish your daughters when they commit whoredome, Hos. 4.14. Sinners commit whoredome, and are not punished; Saints are but big with young, and chastised. Indeed those onely hath Christ knowne of all the families of the earth, and therefore he punisheth them, that is (as the Hebrew word signifies) visits them.
Its the thundering voice of wrath (as Origen observes) that Says, I will not Punish your daughters when they commit whoredom, Hos. 4.14. Sinners commit whoredom, and Are not punished; Saints Are but big with young, and chastised. Indeed those only hath christ known of all the families of the earth, and Therefore he Punisheth them, that is (as the Hebrew word signifies) visits them.
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Christ carries himselfe sweetly unto sinning beleevers, in that he chastiseth them for their sins. Indeed his chastisements are their meltings, they serve to purge them from their sinnes;
christ carries himself sweetly unto sinning believers, in that he Chastiseth them for their Sins. Indeed his chastisements Are their meltings, they serve to purge them from their Sins;
and how else, or what else should he doe for the daughter of his people, as 'tis Jer. 9.7. Its the care and tendernesse of the husbandman to lop and cut corrupt branches:
and how Else, or what Else should he do for the daughter of his people, as it's Jer. 9.7. Its the care and tenderness of the husbandman to lop and Cut corrupt branches:
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or when your buddings are bad. And this is the fruit of all to take away sin, Isa. 27.9. Now surely this is sweer. There is a difference between NONLATINALPHABET.
or when your buddings Are bad. And this is the fruit of all to take away since, Isaiah 27.9. Now surely this is sweer. There is a difference between.
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Christ should not be as tender as a mother (and yet he makes himselfe more, Esa. 49.15.) if he should not purge you, after sinnings, i.e. chastise you, For by this is the iniquity of Jacob purged, Esa, 27.9.
christ should not be as tender as a mother (and yet he makes himself more, Isaiah 49.15.) if he should not purge you, After sinnings, i.e. chastise you, For by this is the iniquity of Jacob purged, Isaiah, 27.9.
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And how sweet doth Christ deal with sinning Saints in purging them from their sinnes, while he lets others lye, and rot, and perish, for want of punishing purges. But.
And how sweet does christ deal with sinning Saints in purging them from their Sins, while he lets Others lie, and rot, and perish, for want of punishing purges. But.
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Though you come with big bellies, (to keep to our Metaphor) hee'l deal gently with thee (though with young) Though thou hast played the barlot with many lovers,
Though you come with big bellies, (to keep to our Metaphor) he'll deal gently with thee (though with young) Though thou hast played the barlot with many lovers,
Onely acknowledge thine iniquity, (and what a poor recompence is that?) and feare not to returne, for Christ is married unto thee, Jer. 3.13.19. Happily thy sins have eclipsed love:
Only acknowledge thine iniquity, (and what a poor recompense is that?) and Fear not to return, for christ is married unto thee, Jer. 3.13.19. Happily thy Sins have eclipsed love:
He bids you to take unto you words, and turne to him, and say take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously Hos. 14.2. How parent-like doth Christ deale!
He bids you to take unto you words, and turn to him, and say take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously Hos. 14.2. How Parentlike does christ deal!
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Say (saith the mother) to the offending childe (after she hath in love whipped it) Pray mother forgive me, &c. Christ it may be hath whipped thee in love (O beleever) for thy offence.
Say (Says the mother) to the offending child (After she hath in love whipped it) Pray mother forgive me, etc. christ it may be hath whipped thee in love (Oh believer) for thy offence.
Speak comfortably to Jerusalem: Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith (Christ who is) your God, Esa. 40. How sweetly doth the mother take up the childe,
Speak comfortably to Jerusalem: Comfort you, Comfort you my people, Says (christ who is) your God, Isaiah 40. How sweetly does the mother take up the child,
Even so was Christ troubled at Ephraims bemoaning of himself you have not an High-Priest who cannot Sympathize (as the word is) Heb. 4.15. No. but hee is so sweet, that he sympathizeth with you in all those sadnesse of yours, under those sufferings which he brings upon you for your sins.
Even so was christ troubled At Ephraim's bemoaning of himself you have not an High-Priest who cannot Sympathise (as the word is) Hebrew 4.15. No. but he is so sweet, that he Sympathizeth with you in all those sadness of yours, under those sufferings which he brings upon you for your Sins.
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God had afflicted Israel for their sin, but when they cried out under that affliction, deliver in this [ once ], (it seemes a deliverance then would be so acceptable as that it would countervaile a destruction afterward) its said, his soule was grieved (as it were cut short with sorrow (so the word there signifies) for the misery of Israel Judg. 10 ▪ 15. Oh how sweet is Christs carriage to his sinning members!
God had afflicted Israel for their since, but when they cried out under that affliction, deliver in this [ once ], (it seems a deliverance then would be so acceptable as that it would countervail a destruction afterwards) its said, his soul was grieved (as it were Cut short with sorrow (so the word there signifies) for the misery of Israel Judges 10 ▪ 15. O how sweet is Christ carriage to his sinning members!
And thus Christ he fees his children (for he is the father of beleevers (therefore he is called the everlasting father, and they are called his children. Compare I say 9 6. and Heb. 2.13.) I say Christ fees them fall in the dirt of sin, he takes them up, whips them indeed:
And thus christ he fees his children (for he is the father of believers (Therefore he is called the everlasting father, and they Are called his children. Compare I say 9 6. and Hebrew 2.13.) I say christ fees them fallen in the dirt of since, he Takes them up, whips them indeed:
and he is the propitiation for our sins, 1 John 2.1. Christ is both our NONLATINALPHABET that is, our patron who takes our cause upon him (as Beza glosseth it well) and our NONLATINALPHABET.
and he is the propitiation for our Sins, 1 John 2.1. christ is both our that is, our patron who Takes our cause upon him (as Beza Glosseth it well) and our.
What can hee bee more to shew himselfe sweet? ••deed beleevers he therefore lives, and is at the right hand of the Father, that for your daily sins, he may make daily surplications,
What can he be more to show himself sweet? ••deed believers he Therefore lives, and is At the right hand of the Father, that for your daily Sins, he may make daily surplications,
6 Singular sweetnesse shines in the carriage of Christ toward finning beleevers, in that he takes notice of all that good which is in them notwithstanding their sins.
6 Singular sweetness shines in the carriage of christ towards finning believers, in that he Takes notice of all that good which is in them notwithstanding their Sins.
The Lord Jesus (o beleevers!) knows how to discern your gold, though covered with much oare, he can see the least of your sparklings (ye Divine Diamonds) while ye are in the dirt.
The Lord jesus (oh believers!) knows how to discern your gold, though covered with much oar, he can see the least of your sparklings (you Divine Diamonds) while you Are in the dirt.
'Twas not a litle unbeleif which appeared in the Disciples, when they were afraid of perishing in the Sea, by reason of a tempest, Mat. 8.24, 25. 'Twas I say, not a little,
'Twas not a little unbelief which appeared in the Disciples, when they were afraid of perishing in the Sea, by reason of a tempest, Mathew 8.24, 25. 'Twas I say, not a little,
No, he thinds, and mentions their faith though but little: And he speakes of their faith while hee chides their fear, Why were ye searefull, O ye of little faith? When you sin against men, they'l bee sordid,
No, he thinds, and mentions their faith though but little: And he speaks of their faith while he chides their Fear, Why were you fearful, Oh you of little faith? When you sin against men, They'll be sordid,
And falling Philadelphia hath but a little strength, and yet Christ eyes it, and blazons it, thou hast a little strength (there tis eyed) and hast kept my Word (by that little strength) and hast not denied my name.
And falling Philadelphia hath but a little strength, and yet christ eyes it, and blazons it, thou hast a little strength (there this eyed) and haste kept my Word (by that little strength) and hast not denied my name.
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but Christ is and will be sweet, Hee'l not so mind your evill, as to forget your good, Hee'le not forget thy weak grace, though mixed with strong corruption.
but christ is and will be sweet, He'll not so mind your evil, as to forget your good, He'll not forget thy weak grace, though mixed with strong corruption.
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Lastly, The brightnesse of this truth that Christ is sweet unto sinning beleevers, shins in this beam, viz. in that he turns all their sins to their good, Christ makes Sampson• riddle: truth in beleevers souls.
Lastly, The brightness of this truth that christ is sweet unto sinning believers, shins in this beam, viz. in that he turns all their Sins to their good, christ makes Sampson• riddle: truth in believers Souls.
while by killing one he gives ground to beleive the ruine of another, And he brings forth sweetnes out of their strong sins, in making grace to super abound, wher sin did but abound Beleevers, is not this truth? cannot you interpret the ridle of Sampson in the carriage of your Saviour towards you after sin.
while by killing one he gives ground to believe the ruin of Another, And he brings forth sweetness out of their strong Sins, in making grace to super abound, where since did but abound Believers, is not this truth? cannot you interpret the riddle of Sampson in the carriage of your Saviour towards you After since.
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Hath not Christ helped you, to suck honey (Bee like) from Worme-wood. Have not you O Beleeving Bee been taught by Christ to suck the honey of sinne-hatred, from the Worme wood of sin-acted! How sweetly doth Christ kindle the Spouses love even by her coldnesse? Doth he not cause her sleeping,
Hath not christ helped you, to suck honey (be like) from Wormwood. Have not you Oh Believing be been taught by christ to suck the honey of sinne-hatred, from the Worm wood of sin-acted! How sweetly does christ kindle the Spouses love even by her coldness? Does he not cause her sleeping,
while he knocked, to end in a healthfull fit of love-sicknes, when she awaked, Cā. 5.2.8. did not Christ make Peters cowardize in denying him to a Maid, turne into courage of owning him before a Magistrate? compate Luke 22.56. with Acts 4.8.
while he knocked, to end in a healthful fit of love-sicknes, when she awaked, Can. 5.2.8. did not christ make Peter's cowardice in denying him to a Maid, turn into courage of owning him before a Magistrate? compate Lycia 22.56. with Acts 4.8.
have not you lov'd the fold more by your wandrings? have not you (A••iah-like) learnt to hate your sinnes, were then ever you loved them? As children ▪ have not you been taught to hate the fire that burnt you? Speak, O ye Ewes that, by the rapes of sinne have been big with young. Hath not your Shepherd taught you to loath those sins which ravished you? And to keep closer to him,
have not you loved the fold more by your wanderings? have not you (A••iah-like) learned to hate your Sins, were then ever you loved them? As children ▪ have not you been taught to hate the fire that burned you? Speak, Oh you Ewes that, by the rapes of sin have been big with young. Hath not your Shepherd taught you to loath those Sins which ravished you? And to keep closer to him,
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Its the nature of God (for his name denotes his nature) to be mercifull and gracious, i. e. to sinners (for mercy and grace allude to sin, there being no place for either, where sin is not) God is said to keep mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and sin Exod. 34.7.
Its the nature of God (for his name denotes his nature) to be merciful and gracious, i. e. to Sinners (for mercy and grace allude to since, there being no place for either, where since is not) God is said to keep mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and Transgression, and since Exod 34.7.
All the sorts of sin are included under these three termes, iniquity, transgression, sinne, and God is said to keep mercy to forgive these, as if his mercy were kept on purpose for pardon, and sweet dealing with sinners.
All the sorts of since Are included under these three terms, iniquity, Transgression, sin, and God is said to keep mercy to forgive these, as if his mercy were kept on purpose for pardon, and sweet dealing with Sinners.
This pardoning fullnesse of the God-head dwells in him, for in him dwelleth [ All ] the fullnesse of the God-head bodily, Col. 2.9. Christ (as God) is mercifull to all sinners, but (as your Shepherd) he is sweetly mercifull towards you. But,
This pardoning fullness of the Godhead dwells in him, for in him dwells [ All ] the fullness of the Godhead bodily, Col. 2.9. christ (as God) is merciful to all Sinners, but (as your Shepherd) he is sweetly merciful towards you. But,
You have a pitifull high Priest (Beleevers) who measures on his pity, according to your paine. And because your falling into sinne, is to you, most painfull, hee'l be most pitifull Naughty conceptions (say some) are most painfull and dangerous:
You have a pitiful high Priest (Believers) who measures on his pity, according to your pain. And Because your falling into sin, is to you, most painful, he'll be most pitiful Naughty conceptions (say Some) Are most painful and dangerous:
How bitter is Sathan to the soule after sinne? How sadly doth he buffet it? In what blacke and bloody colours doth he set sinne before the soule? How home doth he lay it? And how high doth he aggravate it? In all this he drives to despaire.
How bitter is Sathan to the soul After sin? How sadly does he buffet it? In what black and bloody colours does he Set sin before the soul? How home does he lay it? And how high does he aggravate it? In all this he drives to despair.
though not taken, knows the misery of a siege) and hee experimentally knowes the bitternesse of being under sinne ( being made sinne for us, and forsaken of God for that ) so that Jesus Christ knowing the sadnesse of being under sinne, doth therefore especially shew sweetnesse to his members in this condition.
though not taken, knows the misery of a siege) and he experimentally knows the bitterness of being under sin (being made sin for us, and forsaken of God for that) so that jesus christ knowing the sadness of being under sin, does Therefore especially show sweetness to his members in this condition.
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I Would faine that the Proposition thus proved, should be improved. Its a cleare truth you see, That Christs carriage is sweet and tender toward his sinning members.
I Would feign that the Proposition thus proved, should be improved. Its a clear truth you see, That Christ carriage is sweet and tender towards his sinning members.
But dost thou deale roughly with him? Is thy carriage sowre? Dost thou make the most of every failing? Dost thou spread it abroad to his shame? Be reproved:
But dost thou deal roughly with him? Is thy carriage sour? Dost thou make the most of every failing? Dost thou spread it abroad to his shame? Be reproved:
was it ever heard, that any who professe the name of Christ, should make it their study, to defame and publish the failings and faults of the godly, to shame them,
was it ever herd, that any who profess the name of christ, should make it their study, to defame and publish the failings and Faults of the godly, to shame them,
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Resp. Be it so, that 'tis true, yet your dealings are not Christ-like with them. Tell him between thee and him alone, thats Christs command, Matth. 18.15.
Resp. Be it so, that it's true, yet your dealings Are not Christlike with them. Tell him between thee and him alone, thats Christ command, Matthew 18.15.
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know you not what the Apostle saith? Brethren if any one be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spirituall restore him in the spirit of meeknesse, &c. Gal. 6.1.
know you not what the Apostle Says? Brothers if any one be overtaken in a fault, you which Are spiritual restore him in the Spirit of meekness, etc. Gal. 6.1.
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Is railing, reviling, publishing, and proclaiming errours, and failings of brethren, restoring in the spirit of meeknesse? Hath thy brother broke his bones in falling,
Is railing, reviling, publishing, and proclaiming errors, and failings of brothers, restoring in the Spirit of meekness? Hath thy brother broke his bones in falling,
because of some corruption? What, because thy brother failes, wilt thou be foule? Because once he did evill, shall he never hears well? Be reproved, O ye whom it may concerne:
Because of Some corruption? What, Because thy brother fails, wilt thou be foul? Because once he did evil, shall he never hears well? Be reproved, Oh you whom it may concern:
you deale not as Christ doth with sinning soules, your reproofes of brethren should be excellent oyles, which should not break their heads, as tis Psal. 141.5. so should you declare kindnesse to them:
you deal not as christ does with sinning Souls, your reproofs of brothers should be excellent oils, which should not break their Heads, as this Psalm 141.5. so should you declare kindness to them:
And so would Christs carriage appear in yours, your dealing even with offending and sinning beleevers, should be in the weeknesse of the spirit, and in the sweetnesse of Jesus; and if not, you sin in your dealings,
And so would Christ carriage appear in yours, your dealing even with offending and sinning believers, should be in the weeknesse of the Spirit, and in the sweetness of jesus; and if not, you sin in your dealings,
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Q. Now what shall I doe? will not sin bring forth death? I have deserted Christ, will not he desert me? Say man of God, whither shall I goe? what shall I doe?
Q. Now what shall I do? will not since bring forth death? I have deserted christ, will not he desert me? Say man of God, whither shall I go? what shall I do?
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Bear up, O ye fallen Saints, Christ will bee sweet unto you; for hee'l heale your backslidings, and love you freely, Hos. 14.4. Foure sorts of soules in speciall I aime at in this use of comfort.
Bear up, Oh you fallen Saints, christ will be sweet unto you; for he'll heal your backslidings, and love you freely, Hos. 14.4. Foure sorts of Souls in special I aim At in this use of Comfort.
Hee'l subdue thine iniquilies, I and cast all thy sinnes into the depth of the Seas, Micah 7.19. 2. Such as are sorrowfull under sinne. You beleevers, who goe in blacke;
He'll subdue thine iniquilies, I and cast all thy Sins into the depth of the Seas, micah 7.19. 2. Such as Are sorrowful under sin. You believers, who go in black;
He that now convinceth of sinne, will speedily comfort thee notwithstanding sinne. You weeping Peters; Christ is sweet, though you have sinned in denying him; hee'l smile shortly upon you.
He that now Convinces of sin, will speedily Comfort thee notwithstanding sin. You weeping Peter's; christ is sweet, though you have sinned in denying him; he'll smile shortly upon you.
though thou hast been in thy blood, and hee'l wash away the filth of thy botches with the purity of his blood. He hath loved thee, and given himselfe for thee;
though thou hast been in thy blood, and he'll wash away the filth of thy botches with the purity of his blood. He hath loved thee, and given himself for thee;
and he will sanctifie thee, and cleanse thee, by the washing of water, and by the word, that be may present thee glorious to himselfe, not having spot or wrinckle,
and he will sanctify thee, and cleanse thee, by the washing of water, and by the word, that be may present thee glorious to himself, not having spot or wrinkle,
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sin hath conceived, and I am big with young, &c. Resp. Notwithstanding know, O soule! that Jesus Christ leads gently those that are thus with young:
since hath conceived, and I am big with young, etc. Resp. Notwithstanding know, Oh soul! that jesus christ leads gently those that Are thus with young:
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Thou hast played the harlot with many lovers, yet returne againe to me saith the Lord, Jer. 3.1. You wandring Ewes, hearken to this sweet call of your Shepherds pipe, and goe returne unto him.
Thou hast played the harlot with many lovers, yet return again to me Says the Lord, Jer. 3.1. You wandering Ewes, harken to this sweet call of your Shepherd's pipe, and go return unto him.
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Oh. But alas, if I could return with weeping, and supplications, it were somewhat: Ans. Why what were it, O soule? It were but sweet, not satisfactory.
Oh. But alas, if I could return with weeping, and supplications, it were somewhat: Ans. Why what were it, Oh soul? It were but sweet, not satisfactory.
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Besides, what meane those sighs of thine? those groans of thine? these dolorous questionings of thine? Surely they are the breathings of his Spirit in thee,
Beside, what mean those sighs of thine? those groans of thine? these dolorous questionings of thine? Surely they Are the breathings of his Spirit in thee,
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3. Let it be for incouragement unto you (O beleevers, who are weake by sinnings) let it incourage you to goe unto Christ, in consideration of the sweetnesse of his carriage to such as you.
3. Let it be for encouragement unto you (Oh believers, who Are weak by sinnings) let it encourage you to go unto christ, in consideration of the sweetness of his carriage to such as you.
Jesus Christ calls you, and saith, Returne unto the Lord your God, for you are falne by your iniquities, Hos. 14.1. Go and say, Behold we come unto thee, for thou art the Lord our God, Jer. 3.22. What though you have sinned, yet hee's a Saviour:
jesus christ calls you, and Says, Return unto the Lord your God, for you Are fallen by your iniquities, Hos. 14.1. Go and say, Behold we come unto thee, for thou art the Lord our God, Jer. 3.22. What though you have sinned, yet he's a Saviour:
The sordid dealings of men with Saints, occasions them to thinke of the sweet dealings of Christ; and then we are most desirous to see Christ smiling, when we behold men as frowning. Its a hard time abroad:
The sordid dealings of men with Saints, occasions them to think of the sweet dealings of christ; and then we Are most desirous to see christ smiling, when we behold men as frowning. Its a hard time abroad:
In the midst of your saddest sufferings, expect sweetest carriage from your Saviour. Its his nature to shew pitty, especially when he sees any in misery.
In the midst of your Saddest sufferings, expect Sweetest carriage from your Saviour. Its his nature to show pity, especially when he sees any in misery.
I am now to speak unto the third sort of such beleevers, as I call accidentally weak, viz. to those who are weak through sufferings: And I am to shew how Christs carriage towards them also is sweet as it is to others. The Prophet tells us.
I am now to speak unto the third sort of such believers, as I call accidentally weak, viz. to those who Are weak through sufferings: And I am to show how Christ carriage towards them also is sweet as it is to Others. The Prophet tells us.
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The voyce of the daughter of Zion bewailing her selfe (under tribulations) is as of a woman in travaile bringing forth, Jer. 4 31. And Christ speaking of the sorrows,
The voice of the daughter of Zion bewailing her self (under tribulations) is as of a woman in travail bringing forth, Jer. 4 31. And christ speaking of the sorrows,
speakes of them in this phrase, they should be as a woman in travail, Joh. 16.21. I am loath to make a Scripture bleed (as Austins phrase was) by straining it too hard:
speaks of them in this phrase, they should be as a woman in travail, John 16.21. I am loath to make a Scripture bleed (as Austins phrase was) by straining it too hard:
I am •pt to thinke it a safe way where Scrip•ures admit of many (but not contrary) significations to take all, least I misse the meaning. Bleeding heart for Christs sake!
I am •pt to think it a safe Way where Scrip•ures admit of many (but not contrary) significations to take all, lest I miss the meaning. Bleeding heart for Christ sake!
here is milke to comfort you, in •his Scripture, It represents Christs car•iage very sweet to such as you, He will •ently lead you. Your way is rocky; full of briars and thornes: persecution is a prickly path:
Here is milk to Comfort you, in •his Scripture, It represents Christ car•iage very sweet to such as you, He will •ently led you. Your Way is rocky; full of briers and thorns: persecution is a prickly path:
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Sometimes hee gives the dearly beloved of his soul into the hands of her enemies Jer. 12.7. 'Twas a speech spake by Christ himselfe unto his disciples, that in the world they should have tribulations, Job. 16.33. The pastor prophecied to all his flocke, when he said, ye shall be hated of all Nations for my names sake, Mat. 24.9, John was the bosome-beloved, of Jesus, yet hee must to Patmos, and there be a companion (with suffering Saints) in tribulation, Apoca. 1.9. Your Shepherd (O ye heavenly flock!) may permit you to walke in the vallie of the shaddow of death.
Sometime he gives the dearly Beloved of his soul into the hands of her enemies Jer. 12.7. 'Twas a speech spoke by christ himself unto his Disciples, that in the world they should have tribulations, Job. 16.33. The pastor prophesied to all his flock, when he said, you shall be hated of all nations for my names sake, Mathew 24.9, John was the bosome-beloved, of jesus, yet he must to Patmos, and there be a Companion (with suffering Saints) in tribulation, Apoc 1.9. Your Shepherd (Oh you heavenly flock!) may permit you to walk in the valley of the shadow of death.
This Paul knew, that the Holy-Ghost witnessed every where, that bonds and afflictions did waite for him, Act. 20.23. What a bloody bed-role is that? 2 Cor. 11.23.24.
This Paul knew, that the Holy ghost witnessed every where, that bonds and afflictions did wait for him, Act. 20.23. What a bloody bed-role is that? 2 Cor. 11.23.24.
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And Stripes, Prisons, Rods, deeps, Perills of all sorts, and from all sorts, these and the like Paul met almost every where, This is the first word I premise.
And Stripes, Prisons, Rods, deeps, Perils of all sorts, and from all sorts, these and the like Paul met almost every where, This is the First word I premise.
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Saints in their saddest sufferings, in their sorest persecutions, have Christs presence, when thou passest thorow the waters I will be with thee, and Isay 4•. 2.
Saints in their Saddest sufferings, in their Sorest persecutions, have Christ presence, when thou passest thorough the waters I will be with thee, and Saiah 4•. 2.
I see foure men loose, walking in the middest of the fire, and the forme of the fourth is like the son of God. Dan. 3.25. Christ you see was so sweet as to be in the fire with those Saints.
I see foure men lose, walking in the midst of the fire, and the Form of the fourth is like the son of God. Dan. 3.25. christ you see was so sweet as to be in the fire with those Saints.
That the feet of the Saints may not slide, and they fall under, or in sufferings, Christ will be present (for hee keepeth the feet of the Saints ) and lead them.
That the feet of the Saints may not slide, and they fallen under, or in sufferings, christ will be present (for he Keepeth the feet of the Saints) and led them.
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Paul tells Tymothy, though men were so weak as to desert him, when he was to answer before Nero, yet Christ was so kind as to be present with him, and to support him.
Paul tells Timothy, though men were so weak as to desert him, when he was to answer before Nero, yet christ was so kind as to be present with him, and to support him.
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in your sufferings to have Christs company, and support, is it not sweet? When you passe through fire and water (as the Psalmist speakes, Psal. 66.12) to have Christ to go along with you,
in your sufferings to have Christ company, and support, is it not sweet? When you pass through fire and water (as the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 66.12) to have christ to go along with you,
There are five particulars in which Christ did sweetly declare himselfe towards his Disciples, with reference unto those sufferings, that hee knew they would meet withall,
There Are five particulars in which christ did sweetly declare himself towards his Disciples, with Referente unto those sufferings, that he knew they would meet withal,
How sweet is hee? to tell them the saddest things before-hand that when they meet with them they might not bee offended, that is (as the word John 1.16. will bear) so scandalized as to fall.
How sweet is he? to tell them the Saddest things beforehand that when they meet with them they might not be offended, that is (as the word John 1.16. will bear) so scandalized as to fallen.
or Guardian. 2. That therefore, hee would send them the holy Ghost, who should both comfort and take care of them, Iohn. 14.16.18. To this he addes, that they were near to him, even as neare as the branches to the Vine. And that therefore they should suffer no worse then himselfe did, Iohn 15.1.20.
or Guardian. 2. That Therefore, he would send them the holy Ghost, who should both Comfort and take care of them, John. 14.16.18. To this he adds, that they were near to him, even as near as the branches to the Vine. And that Therefore they should suffer no Worse then himself did, John 15.1.20.
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And that they should bee but as a woman in travaile, whose sorrow is measured by an houre (as is hinted in that expression, when her houre is come ) but whose joy should bee such,
And that they should be but as a woman in travail, whose sorrow is measured by an hour (as is hinted in that expression, when her hour is come) but whose joy should be such,
as that it should swallow up that sorrow, and make her forget it, Ioh. 16.16. To this he joynes, that as their sorrow should have an end, so their joy should have none, for it should be such as none could take from them, vers. 22. Thus hee cheares their hearts against that feare of sorrow which had filled them.
as that it should swallow up that sorrow, and make her forget it, John 16.16. To this he joins, that as their sorrow should have an end, so their joy should have none, for it should be such as none could take from them, vers. 22. Thus he cheers their hearts against that Fear of sorrow which had filled them.
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Observe, he intreates the father to keep them from the sting of sufferings, i.e. the evill of the world. vers. 15. And that the father would grant them that, which is the mystery of glory, i.e. union to himselfe, that they may bee one as thou father art in mee, and I in thee;
Observe, he intreats the father to keep them from the sting of sufferings, i.e. the evil of the world. vers. 15. And that the father would grant them that, which is the mystery of glory, i.e. Union to himself, that they may be one as thou father art in me, and I in thee;
That they might have as glorious a Mansion as himselfe, and that they might have the same glory that he had with the father before the World was, vers. 24. Thus he powres out his heart in prayer for them And which is considerable, this he did in their audience (as the context shewes) O how were the Disciples hearts ravished thinke you all the while!
That they might have as glorious a Mansion as himself, and that they might have the same glory that he had with the father before the World was, vers. 24. Thus he Powers out his heart in prayer for them And which is considerable, this he did in their audience (as the context shows) Oh how were the Disciples hearts ravished think you all the while!
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So that now put all this together, and parabolically (yet plainly) it speakes thus, There was a great Captaine to fight a bloody battell (in which by being conquered, he would get the day) he knew that himselfe should be taken in the first onset,
So that now put all this together, and parabolically (yet plainly) it speaks thus, There was a great Captain to fight a bloody battle (in which by being conquered, he would get the day) he knew that himself should be taken in the First onset,
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Tell me, was not this a sweet Captain? was not this sweet carriage? Why beleevers, the Parable is concerning the Captaine of your salvation, Jesus Christ.
Tell me, was not this a sweet Captain? was not this sweet carriage? Why believers, the Parable is Concerning the Captain of your salvation, jesus christ.
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Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do, Luke 12.4. This he spake in the beginning of his Sermon, and that was intended to his Disciples, as appears v.i. Tunde capsum Anaxarchi, said the Martyr.
Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and After that have no more that they can do, Lycia 12.4. This he spoke in the beginning of his Sermon, and that was intended to his Disciples, as appears v.i. Tune capsum Anaxarchi, said the Martyr.
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and what ever your sufferings are, these be safe. Indeed if in afflictions and persecutions, yo•r soul, your salvation, were in danger, 'twere sad, but 'tis not,
and what ever your sufferings Are, these be safe. Indeed if in afflictions and persecutions, yo•r soul, your salvation, were in danger, 'twere sad, but it's not,
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because Christ is sweet. Your sufferings shall be so far from indangering those things, that they shall rather turne to your salvation, as 'tis Philip. 1.19. But
Because christ is sweet. Your sufferings shall be so Far from endangering those things, that they shall rather turn to your salvation, as it's Philip. 1.19. But
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so they were suitable to what they should suffer, Joh. 16.2. The nature of their sharpest sufferings is held out by excommunication, and killing, They shall put you out of their Synagogues and kill you.
so they were suitable to what they should suffer, John 16.2. The nature of their Sharpest sufferings is held out by excommunication, and killing, They shall put you out of their Synagogues and kill you.
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The terme NONLATINALPHABET (which is here used) answers unto that degree of excommunication which the Hebrewes call NONLATINALPHABET which was a solemne kinde of excommunication (above that which they called NONLATINALPHABET) published in the fight of the whole congregation;
The term (which is Here used) answers unto that degree of excommunication which the Hebrews call which was a solemn kind of excommunication (above that which they called) published in the fight of the Whole congregation;
Now as suitable unto this, Christ had told them, That he went to prepare mansions for them in his Fathers house, Joh. 14.2. In which he comforts them thus;
Now as suitable unto this, christ had told them, That he went to prepare mansions for them in his Father's house, John 14.2. In which he comforts them thus;
Though you shall be cast out of the Jewes Synagogues, yet you shall not be cast out of my Fathers house; I have prepared mansions for you there, be not therefore troubled at that.
Though you shall be cast out of the Jews Synagogues, yet you shall not be cast out of my Father's house; I have prepared mansions for you there, be not Therefore troubled At that.
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And for that suffering unto death (which was hinted in this, that men should thinke they served God in klling them, esteeming belike your slaughter his service) Christ!
And for that suffering unto death (which was hinted in this, that men should think they served God in klling them, esteeming belike your slaughter his service) christ!
gives them a cordiall suitable unto this, Job. 14.19. where he assures them, that their lives should be as sure as his: For because he lived, they should live also. And however they might be killed, yet he would raise them up againe, as it is Joh. 6.44.
gives them a cordial suitable unto this, Job. 14.19. where he assures them, that their lives should be as sure as his: For Because he lived, they should live also. And however they might be killed, yet he would raise them up again, as it is John 6.44.
If men frowne, he hath smiles: Doe men disgrace, he hath honour? Doe you lose perishing riches, he hath unsearchable? Doe men deale with you as foes? He hath called you friends; what ever you suffer losse in, he will make it up.
If men frown, he hath smiles: Do men disgrace, he hath honour? Do you loose perishing riches, he hath unsearchable? Doe men deal with you as foes? He hath called you Friends; what ever you suffer loss in, he will make it up.
Paul thinkes he onely persecutes men, and women at Damascus. But in them he persecutes Jesus. And though he knew it not at first, yet he did afterwards.
Paul thinks he only persecutes men, and women At Damascus. But in them he persecutes jesus. And though he knew it not At First, yet he did afterwards.
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All those afflictions that Paul reckons up in 2 Cor. 11.25, 26. &c. he puts them upon Christs score, Coloss. 1.24. The Baptisme of affliction wherewith you are baptised, is Christs.
All those afflictions that Paul reckons up in 2 Cor. 11.25, 26. etc. he puts them upon Christ score, Coloss. 1.24. The Baptism of affliction wherewith you Are baptised, is Christ.
Some (saith the Martyrologie, Heb. 11.) were stoned, others sawne asunder, some slaine with the sword, others wandred, &c. Christ orders all your sufferings.
some (Says the Martyrology, Hebrew 11.) were stoned, Others sawn asunder, Some slain with the sword, Others wandered, etc. christ order all your sufferings.
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for he orders the duration also. Ye shall have tribulation ten dayes, Apoc. 2.10. The Gentiles shall tread the holy City under foot forty and two months Apoc. 11.2. The Witnesses shall lie in the street three days and a halfe, ibid vers. 9. So many dayes, so many months, Christ orders all. Oh how sweet is this!
for he order the duration also. You shall have tribulation ten days, Apocalypse 2.10. The Gentiles shall tread the holy city under foot forty and two months Apocalypse 11.2. The Witnesses shall lie in the street three days and a half, Ibid vers. 9. So many days, so many months, christ order all. O how sweet is this!
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should Christ leave the ordering of our sufferings to our enemies, how sadde were it! might they doe what, how much, and how long they would, 'twere grievous.
should christ leave the ordering of our sufferings to our enemies, how sad were it! might they do what, how much, and how long they would, 'twere grievous.
Beleevers Christ will order all your sufferings. Because he is sweet, he'le not leave it to your selves for you are simple, you know not what, or how much, or how long you are fit to beare.
Believers christ will order all your sufferings. Because he is sweet, he'll not leave it to your selves for you Are simple, you know not what, or how much, or how long you Are fit to bear.
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you would thinke no affliction too little, no measure too scanty, no time too short: And your enemies would account no affliction too great, no measure too much, no time too long. But Christ will order them,
you would think no affliction too little, no measure too scanty, no time too short: And your enemies would account no affliction too great, no measure too much, no time too long. But christ will order them,
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Hee'le carry the businesse so as that your affliction both for quality, quantity, and duration, shall neither bee contrary to your State, above your strength, nor beyond your patience.
He'll carry the business so as that your affliction both for quality, quantity, and duration, shall neither be contrary to your State, above your strength, nor beyond your patience.
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5 Jesus Christ lets out much sweetnesse unto his suffering members, in giving them most glorious visions in their most grievous sufferings. Christians;
5 jesus christ lets out much sweetness unto his suffering members, in giving them most glorious visions in their most grievous sufferings. Christians;
what see you in your Sufferings? are there not beamings-forth of glory on you? What a vision had John in his banishment? I saw (saith he) seven golden candlestickes: and in the midst of the seven golden candlestickes (one like unto the Sonne of man) cloathed with a garment down to the foot,
what see you in your Sufferings? Are there not beamings-forth of glory on you? What a vision had John in his banishment? I saw (Says he) seven golden candlesticks: and in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks (one like unto the Son of man) clothed with a garment down to the foot,
and when? Why, in Patmos, when he was there a companion (with sufferers) in tribulations, Apoc. 2.9.12, 13. Its reported of one Theodorus that while he was on the racke, suffering, he was noted to continue smiling, and being asked how,
and when? Why, in Patmos, when he was there a Companion (with sufferers) in tribulations, Apocalypse 2.9.12, 13. Its reported of one Theodorus that while he was on the rack, suffering, he was noted to continue smiling, and being asked how,
or why, he smiled so, He answered, he saw a young-man all in white wiping from him his sweat, &c. Moses endured, as seeing him who is invisible, Heb. 11.27. The invisible God appeares very visible to Saints in sufferings, and this helps them to endure.
or why, he smiled so, He answered, he saw a Young man all in white wiping from him his sweat, etc. Moses endured, as seeing him who is invisible, Hebrew 11.27. The invisible God appears very visible to Saints in sufferings, and this helps them to endure.
When was it that Stephen saw the glory of God, and Iesus standing at the right hand of God? was it not when his Enemies gnashed their teeth on him? Act. 7.54.55. There be divin comforts which are felt under the crosse and not at other times (said Dr. Sibs ) The spirit of glory is to rest on us, while reproached, as tis 1 Pet. 4.14.
When was it that Stephen saw the glory of God, and Iesus standing At the right hand of God? was it not when his Enemies gnashed their teeth on him? Act. 7.54.55. There be divine comforts which Are felt under the cross and not At other times (said Dr. Sibs) The Spirit of glory is to rest on us, while reproached, as this 1 Pet. 4.14.
How have the Martyrs spake of such spiritual visions, and incomes, which they have had in prison, the like unto which they never found, nor felt at other times.
How have the Martyrs spoke of such spiritual visions, and incomes, which they have had in prison, the like unto which they never found, nor felt At other times.
The childe hath never so many fine things when well, as when ill: We give our Rings, Jewels, chaines, neat workes, &c. to our children if they be in paine, which we lock up in Closets, and Cabbinets at other times.
The child hath never so many fine things when well, as when ill: We give our Rings, Jewels, chains, neat works, etc. to our children if they be in pain, which we lock up in Closets, and Cabinets At other times.
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Christ gives Cabbinet-comforts, lock up, and unusuall discoveries to his members in Prison, and Dungeons. And this Christ doth, that he may declare his sweetnesse to his in sufferings.
christ gives Cabbinet-comforts, lock up, and unusual discoveries to his members in Prison, and Dungeons. And this christ does, that he may declare his sweetness to his in sufferings.
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6 Christ discovers singular sweetnesse to his suffering Members in that he makes them (even while they suffer) glorious in their enemies eyes Bazil tell us (in his oration of the 40 Martyrs) that one of those that did watch them saw a strangesight (NONLATINALPHABET) &c. viz. certain powers as it were descending from heaven, and bringing Kingly gifts unto them:
6 christ discovers singular sweetness to his suffering Members in that he makes them (even while they suffer) glorious in their enemies eyes Bazil tell us (in his oration of the 40 Martyrs) that one of those that did watch them saw a strangesight () etc. viz. certain Powers as it were descending from heaven, and bringing Kingly Gifts unto them:
Christ is able to open Balaams eyes, and let him see the (otherwise invisible) glory of Israel. The Scripture tells, that Stephen was made very glorious,
christ is able to open Balaams eyes, and let him see the (otherwise invisible) glory of Israel. The Scripture tells, that Stephen was made very glorious,
Christ often lets out a convincing glory in his members, even while they suffer, Tell mee suffering souls, is not Christ sweet to you in rendring you glorious in your enemies eye? But
christ often lets out a convincing glory in his members, even while they suffer, Tell me suffering Souls, is not christ sweet to you in rendering you glorious in your enemies eye? But
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As the Lord liveth if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you, Jud. 8.19. Its a signe of favour, and Christ is sweet, when he suffers not our enemies to triumph over us: as 'tis Psal. 41.11.
As the Lord lives if you had saved them alive, I would not slay you, Jud. 8.19. Its a Signen of favour, and christ is sweet, when he suffers not our enemies to triumph over us: as it's Psalm 41.11.
It is the fathers sweetnesse unto Christ (and therefore promised) that he would cloath all his enemies with shame, Psal. 132. ult. And its Christs sweetnesse that hee will doe that for his suffering Saints which his Father did for him.
It is the Father's sweetness unto christ (and Therefore promised) that he would cloth all his enemies with shame, Psalm 132. ult. And its Christ sweetness that he will do that for his suffering Saints which his Father did for him.
Therefore rejoyce, for God hath avenged you, Apoc. 18.20. That Scripture Isay 63. presents Christ not suffering (as hath been mistaken and mis-applied) but triumphing, in avenging his redeemed ones. And observe 'tis woved up thus:
Therefore rejoice, for God hath avenged you, Apocalypse 18.20. That Scripture Saiah 63. presents christ not suffering (as hath been mistaken and misapplied) but triumphing, in avenging his redeemed ones. And observe it's would up thus:
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I will mention the loving kindnesses of the Lord, vers. 7. Its loving kindnesse to you (yee Sufferers) that makes him execute vengeance on your enemies.
I will mention the loving Kindnesses of the Lord, vers. 7. Its loving kindness to you (ye Sufferers) that makes him execute vengeance on your enemies.
Lastly, the sure remembrance, and the great reward for all the sufferings of Christs suffering Members, is a declaration of his sweetnesse to them, Christ will not forget neither your labour, nor sufferings of love. To you that have continued with me in my temptations, i.e. afflictions and interpreted, if you compare, Luke 8.13. with Mat. 13.21.) I appoint unto you a Kingdom, as my father hath appointed unto me, Luke 22.29, 30. your light affliction worketh for you, a far more exceeding eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4.19. A sweet Lord gives a weighty reward, for a light suffering.
Lastly, the sure remembrance, and the great reward for all the sufferings of Christ suffering Members, is a declaration of his sweetness to them, christ will not forget neither your labour, nor sufferings of love. To you that have continued with me in my temptations, i.e. afflictions and interpreted, if you compare, Lycia 8.13. with Mathew 13.21.) I appoint unto you a Kingdom, as my father hath appointed unto me, Lycia 22.29, 30. your Light affliction works for you, a Far more exceeding Eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4.19. A sweet Lord gives a weighty reward, for a Light suffering.
Paul was good at reckoning, and yet he saith, I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to bee compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us, Rom. 8.18.
Paul was good At reckoning, and yet he Says, I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us, Rom. 8.18.
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And beleevers, when you shall bee taken up into glory, and see those weighty Crownes, which shall then be given to sufferers for Christs sake, you will say, and sing:
And believers, when you shall be taken up into glory, and see those weighty Crowns, which shall then be given to sufferers for Christ sake, you will say, and sing:
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Generall, if wee consider, either the law of equity, the nature of relation; or the power of love, wee shall see that which is the ground of this point. 1. Its but equal that Christ should carry himselfe thus to them, who suffer for him.
General, if we Consider, either the law of equity, the nature of Relation; or the power of love, we shall see that which is the ground of this point. 1. Its but equal that christ should carry himself thus to them, who suffer for him.
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they should not need to feare any sufferings themselves, were it not that they observe his lawes, make conscience of his ordinances, stand to his truth, maintaine his Gospell, and alas, were it not for those things;
they should not need to Fear any sufferings themselves, were it not that they observe his laws, make conscience of his ordinances, stand to his truth, maintain his Gospel, and alas, were it not for those things;
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How did the persecutors of old, indeavour to perswade Christians, to deny Christ! what Serpentine subtlety with Sugered-poison-rhetoricke was used to make them deny him!
How did the persecutors of old, endeavour to persuade Christians, to deny christ! what Serpentine subtlety with Sugered-poison-rhetoricke was used to make them deny him!
how Christianly-couragious, did they scorne all profers, and hold fast their profession. How roundly, did the forty Martyrs reply unto the flatterings of the Governour, NONLATINALPHABET &c. i.e. What, or why (said they) doest thou go about (O thou fighter against God) to entice us to forsake the living God, &c. But why doe I dilate you? your selves know, would you but crucifie your Lord your enemies would crown you:
how Christianly-couragious, did they scorn all proffers, and hold fast their profession. How roundly, did the forty Martyrs reply unto the flatterings of the Governor, etc. i.e. What, or why (said they) dost thou go about (Oh thou fighter against God) to entice us to forsake the living God, etc. But why do I dilate you? your selves know, would you but crucify your Lord your enemies would crown you:
For he is not ashamed to call them Brethren, Heb. 2.11. Bleeding beleevers, Christ is your brother. And a brother is borne for adversity, Prov. 17.17. Should not Christ be sweet and kinde to you in your adversity, he should forget (but sure he will not) why he was born. If you say there is a third friend that sticketh closer then a brother, Prov. 18.24. I tell you Christ is your friend: and hee'l prove himselfe so in your sufferings.
For he is not ashamed to call them Brothers, Hebrew 2.11. Bleeding believers, christ is your brother. And a brother is born for adversity, Curae 17.17. Should not christ be sweet and kind to you in your adversity, he should forget (but sure he will not) why he was born. If you say there is a third friend that sticketh closer then a brother, Curae 18.24. I tell you christ is your friend: and he'll prove himself so in your sufferings.
Jobs friends were friendly in their visit, and compassion, though faulty in their charge. Christ will as friendly visit you, and sympathize with you, as they did;
Jobs Friends were friendly in their visit, and compassion, though faulty in their charge. christ will as friendly visit you, and sympathise with you, as they did;
for he knowes, that to him that is afflicted, pity is to be shewed by his friend, as 'tis Job 6.14. Suffering Saints, remember you are related to Christ, and that relation may be a reason, why you may conclude that hee'l carry himselfe sweetly to you in all your sufferings. But
for he knows, that to him that is afflicted, pity is to be showed by his friend, as it's Job 6.14. Suffering Saints, Remember you Are related to christ, and that Relation may be a reason, why you may conclude that he'll carry himself sweetly to you in all your sufferings. But
The mothers love will open her bosome to give the childe her breast at any time, especially when it cryes. Ye Martyrs in life (for there is a slaying all the day long, Rom. 8.36.) remember your Masters love. 'Tis very strong, therefore hee'l be very sweet.
The mother's love will open her bosom to give the child her breast At any time, especially when it cries. You Martyrs in life (for there is a slaying all the day long, Rom. 8.36.) Remember your Masters love. It's very strong, Therefore he'll be very sweet.
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And David expressed patheticke love to Jonathan alwayes, but he was most passionate, when he heard of his slaughter. The reason was, their love was wonderfull, passing the love of women.
And David expressed pathetic love to Johnathan always, but he was most passionate, when he herd of his slaughter. The reason was, their love was wonderful, passing the love of women.
Christ (O yee suffering soules!) loves you with a love passing the love of Jonathan and David; and the power of this love will appeare (and indeed most) when you are in sufferings,
christ (Oh ye suffering Souls!) loves you with a love passing the love of Johnathan and David; and the power of this love will appear (and indeed most) when you Are in sufferings,
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and appointed unto slaughters. You see the reasons in the generall; I will adde but some more particular ones briefly, to let you see Christ is, and will be sweet in his carriage unto suffering beleevers.
and appointed unto slaughters. You see the Reasons in the general; I will add but Some more particular ones briefly, to let you see christ is, and will be sweet in his carriage unto suffering believers.
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If he doe, hee'l be sweet and tender, while they be swore and tyrannize. The Psalmist expostulates cheerfully with reference to the Churches affliction;
If he do, he'll be sweet and tender, while they be swore and tyrannise. The Psalmist expostulates cheerfully with Referente to the Churches affliction;
even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosome. For God is my [ King ] of old, Psal. 74.11.12. Observe the Church was bold to expect Christ to be kinde, because he was King. Heathen Princes have been very kinde to their subjects, especially such as suffered in their Wars.
even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom. For God is my [ King ] of old, Psalm 74.11.12. Observe the Church was bold to expect christ to be kind, Because he was King. Heathen Princes have been very kind to their subject's, especially such as suffered in their Wars.
It was his command to the Prophets, which he set as under him, that they should Prophesie sweetly to his people in their sufferings, Strengthen ye the weake bands, and confirm the feeble knees.
It was his command to the prophets, which he Set as under him, that they should Prophesy sweetly to his people in their sufferings, Strengthen you the weak bans, and confirm the feeble knees.
Say to them that are of a fearfull heart, be strong, &c. Isa. 35. The Spirit of the Lord, ( which anointed Christ as Prophet) was upon him to this end, as well as others:
Say to them that Are of a fearful heart, be strong, etc. Isaiah 35. The Spirit of the Lord, (which anointed christ as Prophet) was upon him to this end, as well as Others:
To appoint unto them that mourne in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oyle of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heavinesse, &c. Isa. 61.3.
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for Ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the Spirit of heaviness, etc. Isaiah 61.3.
The Priest (in the Parable, Luke 10.) forgat his office of Priesthood, when he passed by on the other side, v. 31. and neither looked upon, nor shewed kindnesse to the wounded man;
The Priest (in the Parable, Lycia 10.) forgot his office of Priesthood, when he passed by on the other side, v. 31. and neither looked upon, nor showed kindness to the wounded man;
for its said, they did beat and wound the Spouse, v. 7. Its a sad truth, that some that pretend to be in a peculiar manner Priests, do sometimes forget themselves,
for its said, they did beatrice and wound the Spouse, v. 7. Its a sad truth, that Some that pretend to be in a peculiar manner Priests, do sometime forget themselves,
and of all his flocke, but especially of such as the dog hath bit; or the wolfe torne? What washing of the wound, what binding up of the limb, &c. How hastily doth he runne to it,
and of all his flock, but especially of such as the dog hath bit; or the wolf torn? What washing of the wound, what binding up of the limb, etc. How hastily does he run to it,
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and how tenderly doth he drive it, and all because 'tis hurt. Christ is your Shepherd (suffering beleevers) and he heares how the dogs bark and snarle at you;
and how tenderly does he drive it, and all Because it's hurt. christ is your Shepherd (suffering believers) and he hears how the Dogs bark and snarl At you;
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he sees how they go about the streets, and about the City, and make a noise like a dog (as 'tis Psal. 59.6.) Christ observes all the goings of the wolves, that walke about you,
he sees how they go about the streets, and about the city, and make a noise like a dog (as it's Psalm 59.6.) christ observes all the goings of the wolves, that walk about you,
Hee'l poure in oyle and wine into all your wounds (which the dogs and wolves of this world make in your names, States, persons, &c.) Hee'l wash and supple them all.
He'll pour in oil and wine into all your wounds (which the Dogs and wolves of this world make in your names, States, Persons, etc.) He'll wash and supple them all.
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Sufferings were never disadvantagious to Saints, but when dreaded: Desert not the wayes of Christ for feare of the crosse; Flye not from him out of feare of men.
Sufferings were never disadvantageous to Saints, but when dreaded: Desert not the ways of christ for Fear of the cross; Fly not from him out of Fear of men.
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They leave the dwellings of Jacob, out of dread of Esau; and because they feare the crucifyings of Pilate, so it is as that they forsake their Saviour.
They leave the dwellings of Jacob, out of dread of Esau; and Because they Fear the crucifyings of Pilate, so it is as that they forsake their Saviour.
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Its for persecutors to shrinke upon Christs frowns: The persecuted may rejoyce, for Christ lookes on them with smiles. Let them sink in sorrow that do evill; Its for you to sing with joy, who suffer evill. Paul and Sylas may sing Psalmes in prison,
Its for persecutors to shrink upon Christ frowns: The persecuted may rejoice, for christ looks on them with smiles. Let them sink in sorrow that do evil; Its for you to sing with joy, who suffer evil. Paul and Silas may sing Psalms in prison,
O this is your headinesse, your rashnesse, your inconsiderate, zeal your being too forward, &c. Had you been sober, you should not suffer, you have brought misery upon your selves:
O this is your headiness, your rashness, your inconsiderate, zeal your being too forward, etc. Had you been Sobrium, you should not suffer, you have brought misery upon your selves:
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O how are these to be reproved: What for men to be wifer then Christ; for them to call that headinesse, which the Spirit counts holinesse; for men to condemne those as fooles, who are so wise as to suffer, rather them to sinne. And to take up a crosse, rather then not to follow Christ. Is this to be like unto Jesus? Is this to have the spirits of Christians? Nay is not this to be like to the Jews who mocked at Christ upon the crosse, and gave him vinegar and gall to drinke. Surely you who censure, slight, scoffe, or the like, at the godly, in prisons, or pillories, or under any sufferings for Christ;
O how Are these to be reproved: What for men to be wifer then christ; for them to call that headiness, which the Spirit counts holiness; for men to condemn those as Fools, who Are so wise as to suffer, rather them to sin. And to take up a cross, rather then not to follow christ. Is this to be like unto jesus? Is this to have the spirits of Christians? Nay is not this to be like to the jews who mocked At christ upon the cross, and gave him vinegar and Gall to drink. Surely you who censure, slight, scoff, or the like, At the godly, in prisons, or pillories, or under any sufferings for christ;
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you are sharpely to be blamed, severely to be reproved, for dealing thus sordidly with those, to whom Christ is so sweet: Its true they are not the worse for this,
you Are sharply to be blamed, severely to be reproved, for dealing thus sordidly with those, to whom christ is so sweet: Its true they Are not the Worse for this,
It stands on record as the glory of a good, and great man, that when the Christians were brought to answer for themselves before the Heathen Emperor, he (that was Vectius Epagathus, ) stood up,
It Stands on record as the glory of a good, and great man, that when the Christians were brought to answer for themselves before the Heathen Emperor, he (that was Vectius Epagathus,) stood up,
Take notice of those that are in rags for righteousnesse sake, and let not those who suffer for Christ, have occasion to complain that your carriage is not like his.
Take notice of those that Are in rags for righteousness sake, and let not those who suffer for christ, have occasion to complain that your carriage is not like his.
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2. Incourage them, write letters of love to those that are in Banishment for the Lord. Hearten them by word and writing, that stand it out in a storme for truth.
2. Encourage them, write letters of love to those that Are in Banishment for the Lord. Hearten them by word and writing, that stand it out in a storm for truth.
Blesse them as the beloved of the Lord, who are the hatred of the world. Parents incourage your children, not onely in well-doing, but in evill-suffering; say you are glad that ever you begat any, to bleed for Christ.
Bless them as the Beloved of the Lord, who Are the hatred of the world. Parents encourage your children, not only in welldoing, but in evill-suffering; say you Are glad that ever you begat any, to bleed for christ.
Its Christ-like to write an Epistle to a suffering, and a not-fainting Ephesus: To write, that you take notice of their works, their patience, and sufferings for the Gospell, &c. This will be sweet to them.
Its Christlike to write an Epistle to a suffering, and a not-fainting Ephesus: To write, that you take notice of their works, their patience, and sufferings for the Gospel, etc. This will be sweet to them.
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3. Sympathise with them. Next to suffering our selves, is sympathizing with others. To rejoyce over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction, is sordid,
3. Sympathise with them. Next to suffering our selves, is sympathizing with Others. To rejoice over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction, is sordid,
and it argues the Spirit of Jesus. He was, and we should be persecuted in the persecutions of those that suffer for his sake, Act. 9.4. 'Tis Apostolike exhortation, Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them, and them which suffer adversity, &c. Heb. 13.3. your mournings with them, will sweeten theirs:
and it argues the Spirit of jesus. He was, and we should be persecuted in the persecutions of those that suffer for his sake, Act. 9.4. It's Apostolic exhortation, remember them that Are in bonds, as bound with them, and them which suffer adversity, etc. Hebrew 13.3. your mournings with them, will sweeten theirs:
Your mourning with Saints is their comfort in band, and your owne in hope. Either be on the crosse with Christ suffering, or be by the crosse with Mary weeping. 'Twas Nero's shame that when Troy was on fire, he sang, but 'twas Jeremiabs glory, while Jerusalem lay an heap, that he knew no tune but lamentations. Its Antichristian to insult over Martyrs,
Your mourning with Saints is their Comfort in band, and your own in hope. Either be on the cross with christ suffering, or be by the cross with Marry weeping. 'Twas Nero's shame that when Troy was on fire, he sang, but 'twas Jeremiabs glory, while Jerusalem lay an heap, that he knew no tune but lamentations. Its Antichristian to insult over Martyrs,
let that be your sweetnesse to Christs friends, which was the sweetnesse of David (even to his enemies) that hee afflicted himselfe with fasting and was bowed downe heavily whilst they were sicke, &c. Psal. 35.13, 14. Certainly 'twill be a cordiall to them; (and O let it!) I beseech you,
let that be your sweetness to Christ Friends, which was the sweetness of David (even to his enemies) that he afflicted himself with fasting and was bowed down heavily while they were sick, etc. Psalm 35.13, 14. Certainly it'll be a cordial to them; (and Oh let it!) I beseech you,
And in how many things be ministred to me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well, 2 Tim. 1.16, 17, 18 See how he sets out the sweetnesse of Onesiphorus in his carriage to him while he suffered, you communicate with Martyrs in the glory of their afflictions, while you relieve them;
And in how many things be ministered to me At Ephesus, thou Knowest very well, 2 Tim. 1.16, 17, 18 See how he sets out the sweetness of Onesiphorus in his carriage to him while he suffered, you communicate with Martyrs in the glory of their afflictions, while you relieve them;
To pour out of your bagges upon those that poure out their blood for Christ, is a sweet sacrifice: To give a cup of consolation in reliefe, to those that pledge Christ in the cup of suffering, is a divine drinke offering; And as its a refreshing to those that suffer, so its pleasing to Christ.
To pour out of your bags upon those that pour out their blood for christ, is a sweet sacrifice: To give a cup of consolation in relief, to those that pledge christ in the cup of suffering, is a divine drink offering; And as its a refreshing to those that suffer, so its pleasing to christ.
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and will one day tell you so, Mat. 25.45. For as much as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren ( i.e. in tribulation) you did it unto me.
and will one day tell you so, Mathew 25.45. For as much as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers (i.e. in tribulation) you did it unto me.
Methinks I hear some suffering Saint sigh, and say 'tis nothing (for so it may read) to all that passe by, &c. Lam. 1.12. and I weep sore in the night, and among all my lovers there is none to comfort me;
Methinks I hear Some suffering Saint sighs, and say it's nothing (for so it may read) to all that pass by, etc. Lam. 1.12. and I weep soar in the night, and among all my lovers there is none to Comfort me;
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Suffering souls! I ask you what Sips of sweetnesse have you from Christ? See you not heaven cleare over you? Doth not Christ lead you gently? Its your priviledge that you may,
Suffering Souls! I ask you what Sips of sweetness have you from christ? See you not heaven clear over you? Does not christ led you gently? Its your privilege that you may,
The cup that you have in your hand, though flesh taste it bitter, doth not the Spirit make it sweet? what's that in the bottome of your bloody cup? It's not love? are not your draughts of suffering, sweeter and sweeter? What glory is that which rests upon you? Say, Is not Christ with you in the fire,
The cup that you have in your hand, though Flesh taste it bitter, does not the Spirit make it sweet? what's that in the bottom of your bloody cup? It's not love? Are not your draughts of suffering, Sweeten and Sweeten? What glory is that which rests upon you? Say, Is not christ with you in the fire,
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A. No, ah n̄o, I suffer for Christ, and yet I am without Christ; could I but have his presence, I should sleight persecutions, did he smile, I should laugh at my foes frownes; were I but in the light of him, I could sing in this darknesse: And did I but injoy the least of his love, I could triumph in the flame of their wrath. But ah, alas, wo, &c. Rep. Stay, O soul!
A. No, ah no, I suffer for christ, and yet I am without christ; could I but have his presence, I should sleight persecutions, did he smile, I should laugh At my foes frowns; were I but in the Light of him, I could sing in this darkness: And did I but enjoy the least of his love, I could triumph in the flame of their wrath. But ah, alas, woe, etc. Rep. Stay, Oh soul!
he cannot be long away, your sins shall not, thinke not then, that your suffering can seperate between him and you, Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, my way is hid from the Lord:
he cannot be long away, your Sins shall not, think not then, that your suffering can separate between him and you, Why Sayest thou, Oh Jacob, and Speakest, Oh Israel, my Way is hid from the Lord:
Hast thou not heard? hast thou not knowne the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, he fainteth not? he giveth power to the faint.
Hast thou not herd? hast thou not known the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, he fainteth not? he gives power to the faint.
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Christ is in your prisons (though it may be you are not aware of it. ) However cast not away your confidence, for be that shall come, will come, and will not tarry.
christ is in your prisons (though it may be you Are not aware of it.) However cast not away your confidence, for be that shall come, will come, and will not tarry.
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Now the just shall live by faith. ('Tis spoken to sufferers,) Heb. 10.31. Live, (Oh live) by faith, ye that dye daily for the faith. In the faith of this truth refresh your spirits, Christ is, and will be sweet in his carriage to suffering Saints. Therefore,
Now the just shall live by faith. (It's spoken to sufferers,) Hebrew 10.31. Live, (O live) by faith, you that die daily for the faith. In the faith of this truth refresh your spirits, christ is, and will be sweet in his carriage to suffering Saints. Therefore,
To suffer, either for disturbing a States tranquillity, or for endeavouring the introduction, or setling a peoples slavery, is so far from having a Divine, that it wants a morall approbation.
To suffer, either for disturbing a States tranquillity, or for endeavouring the introduction, or settling a peoples slavery, is so Far from having a Divine, that it Wants a moral approbation.
Its true, sometimes one called to preach, may want successe, and also one called to suffer may not presently finde comfort (as in godly Glovers case.) But certainly without a call either to the one or the other, a soule hath no just warrant to expect comfort.
Its true, sometime one called to preach, may want success, and also one called to suffer may not presently find Comfort (as in godly Glovers case.) But Certainly without a call either to the one or the other, a soul hath no just warrant to expect Comfort.
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if you'l have his sweetnesse, i.e. let it be meek: Its possible to be sinfull in ones carriage, when one is righteous in his case. And if so, its no wonder,
if You'll have his sweetness, i.e. let it be meek: Its possible to be sinful in ones carriage, when one is righteous in his case. And if so, its no wonder,
Surely its not beseeming humanity, and unworthy of Christianity. Christians should be as Lambs in their sufferings. Sheepishnesse in this is Saint-ship:
Surely its not beseeming humanity, and unworthy of Christianity. Christians should be as Lambs in their sufferings. Sheepishness in this is Saintship:
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The Apostle hath left it a cleare thing, that 'tis possible to give ones body to be burnt, and yet to want true divine love (for so I render that place, 1 Cor. 13.) I beseech you to minde Christs glory, truths propagation, the maintenance of equity and righteousnesse, in all your sufferings, if you expect Christs sweetnesse.
The Apostle hath left it a clear thing, that it's possible to give ones body to be burned, and yet to want true divine love (for so I render that place, 1 Cor. 13.) I beseech you to mind Christ glory, truths propagation, the maintenance of equity and righteousness, in all your sufferings, if you expect Christ sweetness.
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Indeed it is, and must be your wisdome to see your cause be good, your call cleare, your carriage meek, your end right: And if then, go on, fear not, flinch not, let sufferings come when, where, how they will, Christ is,
Indeed it is, and must be your Wisdom to see your cause be good, your call clear, your carriage meek, your end right: And if then, go on, Fear not, flinch not, let sufferings come when, where, how they will, christ is,
Certainly, if you draw backe from persecution, you draw on to perdition. Christ is not so sweet in his dealing with Martyrs, but he is as dreadful in his discoveries to Apostates. Aske Spira, how dolefull a condition denying is? hee'l tell you, that he could feel no comfort enter into his heart,
Certainly, if you draw back from persecution, you draw on to perdition. christ is not so sweet in his dealing with Martyrs, but he is as dreadful in his discoveries to Apostates. Ask Spira, how doleful a condition denying is? he'll tell you, that he could feel no Comfort enter into his heart,
I assure you, it is no small matter to deny Christ and yet 'tis more ordinary then commonly men doe conceive it, &c. Well, I beseech you beloved, take heed of denying Christ, for feare of sufferings.
I assure you, it is no small matter to deny christ and yet it's more ordinary then commonly men do conceive it, etc. Well, I beseech you Beloved, take heed of denying christ, for Fear of sufferings.
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as I now feele his heavy wrath that burnes like the torments of hell within me, and afflicts my conscience with pangs un-utterable, &c. To winde up all, I beseech you doe more then thinke, i.e. O meditate of these things.
as I now feel his heavy wrath that burns like the torments of hell within me, and afflicts my conscience with pangs unutterable, etc. To wind up all, I beseech you do more then think, i.e. Oh meditate of these things.
But know, that if Christ take you, into his Fold, you will say, sin is bitter; and persecutions for his sake (though unto bloud) are sweet, you will then conclude, the yoake of Christ is easie, and his worke is full of sweetnesse.
But know, that if christ take you, into his Fold, you will say, since is bitter; and persecutions for his sake (though unto blood) Are sweet, you will then conclude, the yoke of christ is easy, and his work is full of sweetness.
Let me end all with Calvins Comment upon my Text. In these words is expressed the singular indulgence of God, by which he is not onely led forth with a common affection towards his whole flocke,
Let me end all with Calvin's Comment upon my Text. In these words is expressed the singular indulgence of God, by which he is not only led forth with a Common affection towards his Whole flock,
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but by which he declares according to the weaknesse of any; his solicitousnesse in taking care, his humanity in nourishing, and his patience in bearing.
but by which he declares according to the weakness of any; his solicitousness in taking care, his humanity in nourishing, and his patience in bearing.
or relieved, if they be weak. O taste and see, that the Lord is good, Psal. 34.8. Sit downe under Christs shadow with great delight, and you shall finde his fruit sweet unto your taste.
or relieved, if they be weak. Oh taste and see, that the Lord is good, Psalm 34.8. Fit down under Christ shadow with great delight, and you shall find his fruit sweet unto your taste.
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