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LONDONS Remembrancer, OR, A SERMON Preached at the Church of St. Mary-le-Bow, On the 3d of September, 1688. Isaiah xxiv. 15. LONDONS Remembrancer, OR, A SERMON Preached At the Church of Saint Mary-le-Bow, On the 3d of September, 1688. Isaiah xxiv. 15.
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Wherefore glorifie ye the Lord in the Fires, even the Name of the Lord God of Israel in the Isles of the Sea.
Wherefore Glorify you the Lord in the Fires, even the Name of the Lord God of Israel in the Isles of the Sea.
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IN the former part of this Chapter ye have the Description of a terrible consuming Judgment, Behold the Lord maketh the Earth empty,
IN the former part of this Chapter you have the Description of a terrible consuming Judgement, Behold the Lord makes the Earth empty,
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and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the Inhabitants thereof. The Effects here spoken of are like those that follow a Terrible Fire;and makes it waste, and turns it upside down, and Scattereth abroad the Inhabitants thereof. The Effects Here spoken of Are like those that follow a Terrible Fire;
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they make the Earth empty, overturn Houses, and scatter abroad the Inhabitants driven out of their Habitations:
they make the Earth empty, overturn Houses, and scatter abroad the Inhabitants driven out of their Habitations:
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The Prophet shews that this Judgment should make no difference in regard of any outward Estate or Condition of Men,
The Prophet shows that this Judgement should make no difference in regard of any outward Estate or Condition of Men,
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namely, in reference to their outward Conditions. The Judgments of God look upon all alike;
namely, in Referente to their outward Conditions. The Judgments of God look upon all alike;
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therefore saith the Prophet, verse 2. It shall be, As with the People, so with the Priest;
Therefore Says the Prophet, verse 2. It shall be, As with the People, so with the Priest;
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as with the Servant, so with his Master; as with the Maid, so with her Mistress;
as with the Servant, so with his Master; as with the Maid, so with her Mistress;
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as with the Buyer, so with the Seller; as with the Lender, so with the Borrower;
as with the Buyer, so with the Seller; as with the Lender, so with the Borrower;
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as with the taker of Ʋsury, so with the giver of Ʋsury to him: They shall be all wrapt up in one bundle of Judgments without discrimination.as with the taker of Ʋsury, so with the giver of Ʋsury to him: They shall be all wrapped up in one bundle of Judgments without discrimination.
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Then the Prophet goes on to describe the Consequents of it, verse 3. The Land shall be utterly emptied,
Then the Prophet Goes on to describe the Consequents of it, verse 3. The Land shall be utterly emptied,
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and utterly spoiled, for the Lord hath spoken this word. The Earth mourneth, and fadeth away, the haughty People of the Earth do languish: and utterly spoiled, for the Lord hath spoken this word. The Earth Mourneth, and fades away, the haughty People of the Earth do languish:
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And so on to the end of the Twelfth Verse.
And so on to the end of the Twelfth Verse.
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But now, though the Judgments of God go thus forth, and consume all sorts alike who be alike in their Sins,
But now, though the Judgments of God go thus forth, and consume all sorts alike who be alike in their Sins,
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yet the Lord knows how to make a difference, and in the most common Calamities he usually hath a Reserve:
yet the Lord knows how to make a difference, and in the most Common Calamities he usually hath a Reserve:
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But the Reserve is made, not upon any outward Consideration, but the difference is in reference to the Spiritual Estate and Internal Condition of Man. Therefore he saith in the Thirteenth Verse, When thus it shall be in the midst of the Land among the People, there shall be as the shaking of an Olive Tree,
But the Reserve is made, not upon any outward Consideration, but the difference is in Referente to the Spiritual Estate and Internal Condition of Man. Therefore he Says in the Thirteenth Verse, When thus it shall be in the midst of the Land among the People, there shall be as the shaking of an Olive Tree,
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and as the gleaning of Grapes when the Vintage is done.
and as the gleaning of Grapes when the Vintage is done.
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They shall lift up their Voice, they shall sing for the Majesty of the Lord, they shall cry aloud from the Sea. That is, there are some,They shall lift up their Voice, they shall sing for the Majesty of the Lord, they shall cry aloud from the Sea. That is, there Are Some,
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though possibly they may be much afflicted, and in great distress, yet their Comforts shall not be quite removed.
though possibly they may be much afflicted, and in great distress, yet their Comforts shall not be quite removed.
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It shall be with them as is expressed, verse 8. The Mirth of Tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoyce endeth, the joy of the Harp ceaseth.
It shall be with them as is expressed, verse 8. The Mirth of Tabrets ceases, the noise of them that rejoice Endeth, the joy of the Harp ceases.
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They shall not drink Wine with a Song, strong Drink shall be bitter to them that drink it. They shall not drink Wine with a Song, strong Drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
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That is, all their Joy and Mirth shall come to an end.
That is, all their Joy and Mirth shall come to an end.
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But these shall lift up their Voice, and sing for the Majesty of the Lord, they shall cry aloud from the Sea. Now upon this difference of God's Dispensation, the Prophet groundeth an exhortation in the words of my Text;But these shall lift up their Voice, and sing for the Majesty of the Lord, they shall cry aloud from the Sea. Now upon this difference of God's Dispensation, the Prophet groundeth an exhortation in the words of my Text;
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Wherefore glorifie ye the Lord in the Fires, even the Name of the Lord God of Israel in the Isles of the Sea. Here was the Description of the Judgment, which like Fire had consumed all.Wherefore Glorify you the Lord in the Fires, even the Name of the Lord God of Israel in the Isles of the Sea. Here was the Description of the Judgement, which like Fire had consumed all.
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Here were some that were spared, and they lifted up their Voice, and cryed unto others, Wherefore glorifie ye God in the Fires, &c. So that the Words are an Exhortation to an Holy and Gracious improvement of the Judgment of God that was upon them, Wherefore glorifie ye God, &c.
Here were Some that were spared, and they lifted up their Voice, and cried unto Others, Wherefore Glorify you God in the Fires, etc. So that the Words Are an Exhortation to an Holy and Gracious improvement of the Judgement of God that was upon them, Wherefore Glorify you God, etc.
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Here it will be needful to open two things. 1. What is meant by glorifying of God. 2. What is here meant by these Fires in my Text.
Here it will be needful to open two things. 1. What is meant by glorifying of God. 2. What is Here meant by these Fires in my Text.
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To glorifie God, understand it first Negatively, What it is not.
To Glorify God, understand it First Negatively, What it is not.
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It is not to be understood, as if it were to make God glorious, for God was glorious from Everlasting:
It is not to be understood, as if it were to make God glorious, for God was glorious from Everlasting:
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When we glorifie Him we do not begin to make Him glorious.
When we Glorify Him we do not begin to make Him glorious.
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They that were obscure among Men, by Honour and Glory put upon them may begin to be glorified,
They that were Obscure among Men, by Honour and Glory put upon them may begin to be glorified,
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but God's Glory was with Him from Everlasting.
but God's Glory was with Him from Everlasting.
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He is Infinitely Glorious in Himself, and so no Addition can be made to Him that is Infinite in Glory:
He is Infinitely Glorious in Himself, and so no Addition can be made to Him that is Infinite in Glory:
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Our glorifying of Him is not the adding any thing to the Glory which God had, it is not the heaping up any farther Glory upon Him than what He had before, for His Glory is Infinite;
Our glorifying of Him is not the adding any thing to the Glory which God had, it is not the heaping up any farther Glory upon Him than what He had before, for His Glory is Infinite;
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and that is Infinite to which nothing can be added, and from which nothing can be taken.
and that is Infinite to which nothing can be added, and from which nothing can be taken.
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The greatest Glory on Earth is that of a Mighty Monarch, when he appeareth in State, his Robes Glorious, his Attendants Glorious,
The greatest Glory on Earth is that of a Mighty Monarch, when he appears in State, his Robes Glorious, his Attendants Glorious,
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when every thing about him is ordered to be as glorious as may be (the Scripture speaks of Solomon in all his Glory, Matth. 6.) I grant there is no proportion here,
when every thing about him is ordered to be as glorious as may be (the Scripture speaks of Solomon in all his Glory, Matthew 6.) I grant there is no proportion Here,
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for what proportion is there between that which is Finite, and that which is Infinite? But because we know no higher, it is the best resemblance we have, whereby we take some scantling of the Infinite Glory of our Heavenly King.
for what proportion is there between that which is Finite, and that which is Infinite? But Because we know no higher, it is the best resemblance we have, whereby we take Some scantling of the Infinite Glory of our Heavenly King.
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Therefore the Scriptures speak of it to us according to our Capacity. Psalm 93.1. The Lord is King, and hath put on glorious Apparel;
Therefore the Scriptures speak of it to us according to our Capacity. Psalm 93.1. The Lord is King, and hath put on glorious Apparel;
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the Lord reigneth, he is clothed with Majesty.
the Lord Reigneth, he is clothed with Majesty.
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— O Lord my God, Thou art become exceeding glorious, Thou art clothed with Majesty and Honour, Psal. 104. But (as I said before) it holdeth no proportion.— Oh Lord my God, Thou art become exceeding glorious, Thou art clothed with Majesty and Honour, Psalm 104. But (as I said before) it holds no proportion.
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So that we may not unfitly take up our Apostles Words elsewhere, (though spoken to another purpose) 2 Cor. 3.10. Even that which is most glorious here, hath no Glory in this respect, by reason of the Glory that excelleth.
So that we may not unfitly take up our Apostles Words elsewhere, (though spoken to Another purpose) 2 Cor. 3.10. Even that which is most glorious Here, hath no Glory in this respect, by reason of the Glory that excels.
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And the force of the Argument he useth at the next Verse there, holdeth full out as strongly here:
And the force of the Argument he uses At the next Verse there, holds full out as strongly Here:
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For, saith he, If that which is done away be glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.
For, Says he, If that which is done away be glorious, much more that which remains is glorious.
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The Glory of the Mightiest Prince in the World when it is at the fullest is but NONLATINALPHABET, a matter rather of shew and Opinion than of Substance,
The Glory of the Mightiest Prince in the World when it is At the Fullest is but, a matter rather of show and Opinion than of Substance,
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and hath in it more of Fancy than Reality, (NONLATINALPHABET, is St. Luke 's Expression, Acts 25.23.) yet as empty a thing as it is,
and hath in it more of Fancy than Reality, (, is Saint Luke is Expression, Acts 25.23.) yet as empty a thing as it is,
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if it were of any permanency, it were more worthy to be regarded;
if it were of any permanency, it were more worthy to be regarded;
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but that which makes it the more vain, is, that it is a thing so transitory, it shall and must be done away.
but that which makes it the more vain, is, that it is a thing so transitory, it shall and must be done away.
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But the Glory of the Great King of Heaven abideth, and shall not (cannot) be done away for ever. Psalm 104.31. The glorious Majesty of the Lord endureth for ever.
But the Glory of the Great King of Heaven Abideth, and shall not (cannot) be done away for ever. Psalm 104.31. The glorious Majesty of the Lord Endureth for ever.
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If then that be glorious, then this much more.
If then that be glorious, then this much more.
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And as no other thing belongeth so properly to God as Glory, so neither doth Glory belong so properly to any other Person, as to God.
And as no other thing belongeth so properly to God as Glory, so neither does Glory belong so properly to any other Person, as to God.
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The Holy Martyr St. Stephen therefore calleth him, Acts 7.2.
The Holy Martyr Saint Stephen Therefore calls him, Acts 7.2.
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The God of Glory: And the Holy Apostles, when they speak of giving him Glory, do it sometimes with the Exclusive Particle, NONLATINALPHABET, to the onely Wise God,The God of Glory: And the Holy Apostles, when they speak of giving him Glory, do it sometime with the Exclusive Particle,, to the only Wise God,
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or as the Words will equally bear it, (saith Bishop Sanderson ) Onely to the Wise God be Glory;
or as the Words will equally bear it, (Says Bishop Sanderson) Only to the Wise God be Glory;
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to Him, and onely to Him, yea, and the Holy Angels: to Him, and only to Him, yea, and the Holy Angels:
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In that Anthem they sang upon our Saviour's Birth, when they shared Heaven and Earth their several Portions, alotted us our Part in peace,
In that Anthem they sang upon our Saviour's Birth, when they shared Heaven and Earth their several Portions, allotted us our Part in peace,
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and the good Will of God, but with Reservation of the whole Glory to Him, Luk. 2.14. Glory be to God on high, and in Earth Peace, and towards Men good Will.
and the good Will of God, but with Reservation of the Whole Glory to Him, Luk. 2.14. Glory be to God on high, and in Earth Peace, and towards Men good Will.
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It is well for us if we may enjoy our own Peace, and His good Will; (for it is but little that we have deserved either of both;) but let us beware how we meddle with His Glory, It is well for us if we may enjoy our own Peace, and His good Will; (for it is but little that we have deserved either of both;) but let us beware how we meddle with His Glory,
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for He is most jealous of that Divine, Infinite, Incomprehensible Glory that belongeth to Him as Supream King of Kings,
for He is most jealous of that Divine, Infinite, Incomprehensible Glory that belongeth to Him as Supreme King of Kings,
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as His peculiar Prerogative, and the choicest Flower in His Crown, in that He will bear no sharer;
as His peculiar Prerogative, and the Choicest Flower in His Crown, in that He will bear no sharer;
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for He hath expresly told us, My Glory will I not give to another, Isa. 42.8. One would think, that by the form of the Verb in the Exhortation, that God looketh for some Glory from us:
for He hath expressly told us, My Glory will I not give to Another, Isaiah 42.8. One would think, that by the from of the Verb in the Exhortation, that God looks for Some Glory from us:
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for what else is it to glorifie, but to make one glorious by conferring some Glory upon him which he had not, (or not in that degree) before.
for what Else is it to Glorify, but to make one glorious by conferring Some Glory upon him which he had not, (or not in that degree) before.
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And how can that be done to God, whose Glory is Perfect, Essential, and Infinite: And unto what is Perfect, much less to what is Infinite, nothing can be added.
And how can that be done to God, whose Glory is Perfect, Essential, and Infinite: And unto what is Perfect, much less to what is Infinite, nothing can be added.
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What one that had Virgil in great Veneration, said of him, ( Tanta Maronis Gloria, ut nullius laudibus creseat, nullius vituperatione minuatur ) was but a flaunting Hyperbole, far beyond the Merit of the Party he meant it to.
What one that had Virgil in great Veneration, said of him, (Tanta Maronis Gloria, ut Nullius laudibus creseat, Nullius vituperatione minuatur) was but a flaunting Hyperbole, Far beyond the Merit of the Party he meant it to.
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But the like Speech would be most exquisitely true of God, (a NONLATINALPHABET rather than an Hyperbole,
But the like Speech would be most exquisitely true of God, (a rather than an Hyperbole,
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as a Learned Man noteth,) for God's Glory is truly such, as all the Creatures in Heaven and Earth, should they joyn their whole Forces to do it, could not make it either more or less than it is.
as a Learned Man notes,) for God's Glory is truly such, as all the Creatures in Heaven and Earth, should they join their Whole Forces to do it, could not make it either more or less than it is.
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We must therefore be constrained to forsake the proper signification of the Word Glorifie, which is to add some Glory to another, either in kind,
We must Therefore be constrained to forsake the proper signification of the Word glorify, which is to add Some Glory to Another, either in kind,
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or in degree, which before he had not;
or in degree, which before he had not;
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and understand it in such a Sence, as that the thing meant thereby may be feisible.
and understand it in such a Sense, as that the thing meant thereby may be feisible.
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So then, when we are exhorted to glorifie God affirmatively, it is to manifest the Glory that God hath,
So then, when we Are exhorted to Glorify God affirmatively, it is to manifest the Glory that God hath,
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or to declare and shew how glorious God is. Now when we glorifie God, we do but shew forth his Glory.
or to declare and show how glorious God is. Now when we Glorify God, we do but show forth his Glory.
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The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament sheweth his handy work, Psalm 19.1.The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Firmament shows his handy work, Psalm 19.1.
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And thus the Angels and Saints in Heaven declare His Glory: And thus all His People on Earth declare His Glory.
And thus the Angels and Saints in Heaven declare His Glory: And thus all His People on Earth declare His Glory.
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The Heavens declare His Glory Naturally, and Saints declare His Glory Spiritually:
The Heavens declare His Glory Naturally, and Saints declare His Glory Spiritually:
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They shew forth His Glory, and do manifest to their own Consciences, and to the World,
They show forth His Glory, and do manifest to their own Consciences, and to the World,
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how highly they prize and esteem His Glory, and how earnestly they desire, and as much as in them lieth, endeavour it, that all other Men would also with them acknowledge and admire the same;
how highly they prize and esteem His Glory, and how earnestly they desire, and as much as in them lies, endeavour it, that all other Men would also with them acknowledge and admire the same;
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Sing Praise to the Honour of His Name, make His Praise to be glorious, Psalm 66.1.Sing Praise to the Honour of His Name, make His Praise to be glorious, Psalm 66.1.
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The Prophet doth not say, make His Essence to be more glorious than it is in it self,
The Prophet does not say, make His Essence to be more glorious than it is in it self,
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but make His Praise to be more and more glorious in the Eye and Esteem of Men;
but make His Praise to be more and more glorious in the Eye and Esteem of Men;
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Psalm 145.11, 12. That Men may speak of the Glory of His Kingdom, and talk of His Power: Psalm 145.11, 12. That Men may speak of the Glory of His Kingdom, and talk of His Power:
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And make known to the Sons of Men His Mighty Acts, and the glorious Majesty of His Kingdom. And make known to the Sons of Men His Mighty Acts, and the glorious Majesty of His Kingdom.
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So Psalm 96. 2, 3, 6, 7, 8. Sing unto the Lord, Bless His Name, shew forth His Salvation from day to day:
So Psalm 96. 2, 3, 6, 7, 8. Sing unto the Lord, Bless His Name, show forth His Salvation from day to day:
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Declare His Glory among the Heathen, His Wonders among all People. Honour and Majesty are before Him;
Declare His Glory among the Heathen, His Wonders among all People. Honour and Majesty Are before Him;
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Strength and Beauty are in His Sanctuary.
Strength and Beauty Are in His Sanctuary.
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Give unto the Lord (O ye Kindreds of the People) give unto the Lord Glory and Strength:
Give unto the Lord (Oh you Kindreds of the People) give unto the Lord Glory and Strength:
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Give unto the Lord the Glory due unto His Name. Give unto the Lord the Glory due unto His Name.
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When we endeavour by our Thanksgivings, Confessions, Faith, Obedience, and Good Works, to bring God's true Religion and Worship into request, to win a due Reverence to His Holy Name and Word, to beget in others more High and Honourable Thoughts concerning God in all these His most Eminent Attributes of Wisdom, Power, Justice, Mercy, &c. This is according to Scripture Language to glorifie God.
When we endeavour by our Thanksgivings, Confessions, Faith, obedience, and Good Works, to bring God's true Religion and Worship into request, to win a due reverence to His Holy Name and Word, to beget in Others more High and Honourable Thoughts Concerning God in all these His most Eminent Attributes of Wisdom, Power, justice, Mercy, etc. This is according to Scripture Language to Glorify God.
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1. To glorifie God supposeth that we know what a God He is, a God full of all Perfection, a God glorious in Holyness, glorious in Majesty and Power;
1. To Glorify God Supposeth that we know what a God He is, a God full of all Perfection, a God glorious in Holiness, glorious in Majesty and Power;
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otherwise we cannot give Him Glory, no more than a Blind Man can praise super-eminent Beauty or Excellent Colours.
otherwise we cannot give Him Glory, no more than a Blind Man can praise supereminent Beauty or Excellent Colours.
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2. It supposeth that there be an inward Delight in His glorious Excellencies.
2. It Supposeth that there be an inward Delight in His glorious Excellencies.
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3. Then will follow an outward testifying and acknowledging of His Excellencies, declaring what a God of Glory He is.
3. Then will follow an outward testifying and acknowledging of His Excellencies, declaring what a God of Glory He is.
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We do not by shewing forth His Glory increase His Glory:
We do not by showing forth His Glory increase His Glory:
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We add not Light to the Sun, when we praise and commend the Lustre of it. God's Excellencies are His Praise;
We add not Light to the Sun, when we praise and commend the Lustre of it. God's Excellencies Are His Praise;
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our Acknowledgment makes this His Praise glorious.
our Acknowledgment makes this His Praise glorious.
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A Man would think the glorious Angels and Saints in Heaven were fitter Instruments for such an Employment,
A Man would think the glorious Angels and Saints in Heaven were fitter Instruments for such an Employment,
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than such poor Worms of the Earth as we are.
than such poor Worms of the Earth as we Are.
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It is confessed, they in Heaven are fitter to do it, and there it is best done,
It is confessed, they in Heaven Are fitter to do it, and there it is best done,
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but it is more needful to be done here upon Earth; and if it be sincerely done here;
but it is more needful to be done Here upon Earth; and if it be sincerely done Here;
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it is very acceptable unto God.
it is very acceptable unto God.
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It is not so much the thing done that God regardeth, as the performance of it in singleness of Heart:
It is not so much the thing done that God Regardeth, as the performance of it in singleness of Heart:
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Let that be set right first, and then be the performance what it will, we both Please and Honour God therewith.
Let that be Set right First, and then be the performance what it will, we both Please and Honour God therewith.
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Whoso offereth Praise, glorifieth me, saith the Lord, ( Psal. 50.23.) That is, so He intendeth it, and so I accept it.Whoso Offereth Praise, Glorifieth me, Says the Lord, (Psalm 50.23.) That is, so He intends it, and so I accept it.
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Wherefore the Glory of God, the setting forth of His Eminencies and Excellencies, should be the end of our Lives,
Wherefore the Glory of God, the setting forth of His Eminences and Excellencies, should be the end of our Lives,
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and the principal thing we should aim at.
and the principal thing we should aim At.
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We begin with it in the Lord's Prayer, Hallowed be thy Name: It should be our main Employment:
We begin with it in the Lord's Prayer, Hallowed be thy Name: It should be our main Employment:
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Of Him, and by Him are all things, to Him be Glory for ever, (Rom. 11.) We should therefore give God that which is His own, Thine is the Glory; as it is in the Conclusion of the Lord's Prayer.Of Him, and by Him Are all things, to Him be Glory for ever, (Rom. 11.) We should Therefore give God that which is His own, Thine is the Glory; as it is in the Conclusion of the Lord's Prayer.
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When we begin, the first Petition we are to put up, is, Hallowed, or Glorified be thy Name:
When we begin, the First Petition we Are to put up, is, Hallowed, or Glorified be thy Name:
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We are to pray that His Name may be Hallowed or Glorified:
We Are to pray that His Name may be Hallowed or Glorified:
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And when we have gone through all the Petitions, we are to wrap up all in the Conclusion with this Acknowledgment, that to Him alone belongeth all the Kingdom, the Power,
And when we have gone through all the Petitions, we Are to wrap up all in the Conclusion with this Acknowledgment, that to Him alone belongeth all the Kingdom, the Power,
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and Glory for Ever and Ever. God's Glory must have the first place in all our Designs, Prayers, Intents, and Purposes:
and Glory for Ever and Ever. God's Glory must have the First place in all our Designs, Prayers, Intents, and Purposes:
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It is the end of all Obedience. Matth. 5.16. Let your Light so shine before Men, that they may see your good Works, and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven.
It is the end of all obedience. Matthew 5.16. Let your Light so shine before Men, that they may see your good Works, and Glorify your Father which is in Heaven.
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This is a notable Tryal of all our dealings, and this is that which may humble the best Christians, who are too apt to respect themselves,
This is a notable Trial of all our dealings, and this is that which may humble the best Christians, who Are too apt to respect themselves,
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and cannot keep their Eye directly and only upon God, and His Glory. And that we may glorifie God, we must
and cannot keep their Eye directly and only upon God, and His Glory. And that we may Glorify God, we must
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1. Pray and Endeavour after the Knowledge of God, for without it we cannot discern the Excellency of His Name,
1. prey and Endeavour After the Knowledge of God, for without it we cannot discern the Excellency of His Name,
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nor in any measure sanctifie Him in our Hearts.
nor in any measure sanctify Him in our Hearts.
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Ignorant People have no esteem of Mens Gifts, Learning, &c. because they know them not, much less can we have a due Estimation of God's Perfections without Knowledge.
Ignorant People have no esteem of Men's Gifts, Learning, etc. Because they know them not, much less can we have a due Estimation of God's Perfections without Knowledge.
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God made the World and the Creatures, thereby to make Himself known for His Glory.
God made the World and the Creatures, thereby to make Himself known for His Glory.
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And more clearly did He make Himself known by His Word, that He might be glorified:
And more clearly did He make Himself known by His Word, that He might be glorified:
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But they that come not to the Knowledge of God cannot glorifie Him.
But they that come not to the Knowledge of God cannot Glorify Him.
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2. We must endeavour that in our hearts we may have a due Reverence, and Awful Admiration of the Lord's Excellencies that we may rightly conceive of Him,
2. We must endeavour that in our hearts we may have a due reverence, and Awful Admiration of the Lord's Excellencies that we may rightly conceive of Him,
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and that we may discern Him in His Word, and in his Works, and rightly be affected towards Him in His Worship.
and that we may discern Him in His Word, and in his Works, and rightly be affected towards Him in His Worship.
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3. We must likewise in our Words endeavour to express due Reverence towards Him upon all occasions, speaking to His Praise and Glory. And
3. We must likewise in our Words endeavour to express due reverence towards Him upon all occasions, speaking to His Praise and Glory. And
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4. That all our Works and Actions may be directed to His Glory, and that in them others may discern a due Respect to His Majesty.
4. That all our Works and Actions may be directed to His Glory, and that in them Others may discern a due Respect to His Majesty.
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And here let us take heed of aiming at our own Glory in God's Service, this is the way to lose a Reward from God,
And Here let us take heed of aiming At our own Glory in God's Service, this is the Way to loose a Reward from God,
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for herein a Man serveth himself, and not God; and therefore no marvel if the Lord deny him any Wages:
for herein a Man serves himself, and not God; and Therefore no marvel if the Lord deny him any Wages:
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Yea, herein a Man putteth himself in God's place, and therefore deserveth that Punishment which is due to such as rob Him of His Glory.
Yea, herein a Man putteth himself in God's place, and Therefore deserveth that Punishment which is due to such as rob Him of His Glory.
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Obj. Oh but we are bid to let our Light shine before Men, that they may see our good Works. Respon. The Words reconcile themselves.Object O but we Are bid to let our Light shine before Men, that they may see our good Works. Response. The Words reconcile themselves.
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We are bid to let our Light shine before Men to this end, that seeing our good Works they may glorifie our Heavenly Father:
We Are bid to let our Light shine before Men to this end, that seeing our good Works they may Glorify our Heavenly Father:
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We are bid not to do them before Men for this end, to be seen of Men.
We Are bid not to do them before Men for this end, to be seen of Men.
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In the second place we are to enquire what we are to understand by these Fires in my Text, Glorifie ye the Lord in the Fires, &c. Fire is taken in Scripture diverse ways.
In the second place we Are to inquire what we Are to understand by these Fires in my Text, glorify you the Lord in the Fires, etc. Fire is taken in Scripture diverse ways.
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1. There is an Internal Metaphorical Fire, a Fire in the Conscience.
1. There is an Internal Metaphorical Fire, a Fire in the Conscience.
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Thus God sends an evil Conscience into many wicked Men, which is like a flaming Furnace, much worse than King Nebuchadnezzar 's Furnace of Fire,
Thus God sends an evil Conscience into many wicked Men, which is like a flaming Furnace, much Worse than King Nebuchadnezzar is Furnace of Fire,
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when heated Seven times botter than ordinary.
when heated Seven times botter than ordinary.
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These are the greatest of all Fires, and their burnings are the greatest scorchings, when the sparks of God's fiery Wrath and Indignation fall into it.
These Are the greatest of all Fires, and their burnings Are the greatest scorchings, when the sparks of God's fiery Wrath and Indignation fallen into it.
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2. There is the Fire of Bodily Distempers. Such Fires are threatned, Deut. 28.22. The Lord shall smite thee with the Consumption, and the Fever, and with an Inflammation, and an extream burning.
2. There is the Fire of Bodily Distempers. Such Fires Are threatened, Deuteronomy 28.22. The Lord shall smite thee with the Consumption, and the Fever, and with an Inflammation, and an extreme burning.
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How many Persons both young and old doth God consume by such Fires as these are?
How many Persons both young and old does God consume by such Fires as these Are?
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3. The third Judgment of Fire may be taken for the Extream Heat and Burning of the Sun, such as we had in some part of this Summer.
3. The third Judgement of Fire may be taken for the Extreme Heat and Burning of the Sun, such as we had in Some part of this Summer.
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And this in Scripture is called by the Name of Fire, Joel 1.20. The Beasts of the Field cry unto Thee, for the Waters are dryed up, and Fire hath devoured the Pastures of the Wilderness.
And this in Scripture is called by the Name of Fire, Joel 1.20. The Beasts of the Field cry unto Thee, for the Waters Are dried up, and Fire hath devoured the Pastures of the Wilderness.
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This Fire is only the heat of the Sun, which scorched and burnt up the Pastures of the Wilderness;
This Fire is only the heat of the Sun, which scorched and burned up the Pastures of the Wilderness;
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and this the Prophet calls by the name of Fire.
and this the Prophet calls by the name of Fire.
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And God many times sends a blasting, by which the tender Fruits of the Earth are burnt up, which the Latines call by the Name of Ʋredo, that is, a burning.
And God many times sends a blasting, by which the tender Fruits of the Earth Are burned up, which the Latins call by the Name of Ʋredo, that is, a burning.
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4. There are extraordinary Fires, which God sometimes sends from Heaven.
4. There Are extraordinary Fires, which God sometime sends from Heaven.
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Such was the Fire of God that destroyed Job's Sheep, ( Job. 1.16.) which burnt up his Sheep and his Servants, and consumed them;
Such was the Fire of God that destroyed Job's Sheep, (Job. 1.16.) which burned up his Sheep and his Servants, and consumed them;
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such was that Fire that went out from the Lord, and consumed Nadah and Abihu for offering strange Fire before the Lord, ( Levit. 10.2.) Elijah procured Fire from Heaven to consume the Captains that came to apprehend him from the King, 2 Reg. 1.10, 12. And it is said, That the Lord did raign down Fire and Brimstone from the Lord out of Heaven upon Sodom to consume it, Gen. 19.24. and burnt up the Cities of the Plain.
such was that Fire that went out from the Lord, and consumed Nadah and Abihu for offering strange Fire before the Lord, (Levit. 10.2.) Elijah procured Fire from Heaven to consume the Captains that Come to apprehend him from the King, 2 Reg. 1.10, 12. And it is said, That the Lord did Reign down Fire and Brimstone from the Lord out of Heaven upon Sodom to consume it, Gen. 19.24. and burned up the Cities of the Plain.
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And the Psalmist speaking of the Plagues of Egypt, ( Psalm 105.32.) saith, That the Lord sent flames of Fire in the Land. So some Expound that place, ( Psalm 104.4.) He maketh His Angels Spirits,
And the Psalmist speaking of the Plagues of Egypt, (Psalm 105.32.) Says, That the Lord sent flames of Fire in the Land. So Some Expound that place, (Psalm 104.4.) He makes His Angels Spirits,
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and His Ministers a flame of Fire:
and His Ministers a flame of Fire:
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i.e. say they, He useth flames of Fire for His Ministers, for His Messengers, He sends a Fire on His Errand to do His Work.i.e. say they, He uses flames of Fire for His Ministers, for His Messengers, He sends a Fire on His Errand to do His Work.
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But we know, that place is applyed to the Holy Angels by the Apostle, Heb. 1.7. The Fire of God which burnt up Job 's Sheep and Servants, is conceived to have been some terrible flash of Lightning, which in a moment destroyed and consumed the Sheep and the Shepherds.
But we know, that place is applied to the Holy Angels by the Apostle, Hebrew 1.7. The Fire of God which burned up Job is Sheep and Servants, is conceived to have been Some terrible flash of Lightning, which in a moment destroyed and consumed the Sheep and the Shepherd's.
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And this is more probable, because it is said to fall down from Heaven, that is, out of the Air:
And this is more probable, Because it is said to fallen down from Heaven, that is, out of the Air:
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for so often in Scripture Heaven is put for the Air, the middle Region of the Air, where Satan hath great Power, Eph. 2.2. therefore he is called the Prince of the Power of Air, and he can do Mighty things, command much in that Magazine of Heaven, where the dreadful Artillery which makes Men tremble, those fiery Meteors, Thunder and Lightning are lodged.
for so often in Scripture Heaven is put for the Air, the middle Region of the Air, where Satan hath great Power, Ephesians 2.2. Therefore he is called the Prince of the Power of Air, and he can do Mighty things, command much in that Magazine of Heaven, where the dreadful artillery which makes Men tremble, those fiery Meteors, Thunder and Lightning Are lodged.
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This Fire that consumed Job 's Sheep and Servants, is called the Fire of God, not only because it was sent from God as all other Afflictions are,
This Fire that consumed Job is Sheep and Servants, is called the Fire of God, not only Because it was sent from God as all other Afflictions Are,
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but it may be called the Fire of God because of the strangeness of it, it was a Wonderful, an Extraordinary Fire.
but it may be called the Fire of God Because of the strangeness of it, it was a Wondered, an Extraordinary Fire.
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And so it is usual in the Hebrew to use the Name of God as an Epithete,
And so it is usual in the Hebrew to use the Name of God as an Epithet,
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as an Additional Word to heighten the Excellency, Greatness, and Rareness of things. We find that Phrase often, A Man of God.
as an Additional Word to heighten the Excellency, Greatness, and Rareness of things. We find that Phrase often, A Man of God.
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The Hebrews say, to call one a Man of God, is as much as to say, he is an Extraordinary Man, a Man of an Excellent Spirit, a Prophet,
The Hebrews say, to call one a Man of God, is as much as to say, he is an Extraordinary Man, a Man of an Excellent Spirit, a Prophet,
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an Holy Man, a Man inspir'd of God.
an Holy Man, a Man inspired of God.
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In that Psalm, where the Church is shadowed under the similitude of a Vine, it is said, She did send forth her Branches like the goodly Cedars, so we translate it;
In that Psalm, where the Church is shadowed under the similitude of a Vine, it is said, She did send forth her Branches like the goodly Cedars, so we translate it;
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It is in the Original, She sent forth her Branches as the Cedars of God; that is, Excellent Cedars, tall and Extraordinary Cedars.
It is in the Original, She sent forth her Branches as the Cedars of God; that is, Excellent Cedars, tall and Extraordinary Cedars.
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The Psalmist in Psal. 36. comparing the Love of God to great Mountains, saith, Thy Righteousness is like the great Mountains, Psal. 36.6. The word is, like the Mountains of God. So in Psalm 65.9. Thou visitest the Earth, and waterest it, thou greatly enrichest it with the Rivers of God, that is, with an Excellent River:
The Psalmist in Psalm 36. comparing the Love of God to great Mountains, Says, Thy Righteousness is like the great Mountains, Psalm 36.6. The word is, like the Mountains of God. So in Psalm 65.9. Thou visitest the Earth, and waterest it, thou greatly enrichest it with the rivers of God, that is, with an Excellent River:
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So here, the Fire of God, that is, a strange Fire, a vehement Fire, an extraordinary Fire,
So Here, the Fire of God, that is, a strange Fire, a vehement Fire, an extraordinary Fire,
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an unusual and unheard of Fire.
an unusual and unheard of Fire.
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Therefore the Hebrews call Extraordinary things the things of God, because all the Wonders and Excellencies, all the Beauty and Glory that is in Creatures, is but a foot-step and drop of that Excellency, Glory,
Therefore the Hebrews call Extraordinary things the things of God, Because all the Wonders and Excellencies, all the Beauty and Glory that is in Creatures, is but a footstep and drop of that Excellency, Glory,
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and Power that is in God; therefore every thing that is most Excellent is ascribed unto God.
and Power that is in God; Therefore every thing that is most Excellent is ascribed unto God.
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This Fire being a strange and Extraordinary Fire, is said to be the Fire of God.
This Fire being a strange and Extraordinary Fire, is said to be the Fire of God.
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But here it may be demanded, why Satan chose to consume Job 's Sheep with Fire? Why did he not rather make use of Spoilers and Robbers to take them away? He could have drawn the Sabeans to have carryed away the Flocks of Sheep,
But Here it may be demanded, why Satan chosen to consume Job is Sheep with Fire? Why did he not rather make use of Spoilers and Robbers to take them away? He could have drawn the Sabeans to have carried away the Flocks of Sheep,
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as well as the Droves of greater Cattle, he could easily have procured them, why then doth he cause Fire from Heaven to come down,
as well as the Droves of greater Cattle, he could Easily have procured them, why then does he cause Fire from Heaven to come down,
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even the Fire of God to consume them? I Answer, The Reason of it was, to make the Affliction more sharp and grievous.
even the Fire of God to consume them? I Answer, The Reason of it was, to make the Affliction more sharp and grievous.
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He would not have the Sheep to be taken away after the same manner that the Oken and Camels were, that he might aggravate Job 's Trouble,
He would not have the Sheep to be taken away After the same manner that the Oaken and Camels were, that he might aggravate Job is Trouble,
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and stir him up to murmur against God, yea, and to blaspheme His Holy Name (for that was his Design) and thereby to beget an Opinion in God, that God was become his Enemy as well as Man. Those Afflictions are most grievous, wherein God appeareth to be against us.
and stir him up to murmur against God, yea, and to Blaspheme His Holy Name (for that was his Design) and thereby to beget an Opinion in God, that God was become his Enemy as well as Man. Those Afflictions Are most grievous, wherein God appears to be against us.
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It may be demanded further, Why the Sheep were consumed with Fire rather than any other of his Cattle?
It may be demanded further, Why the Sheep were consumed with Fire rather than any other of his Cattle?
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Expositors answer this in two things.
Expositors answer this in two things.
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1. The Sheep were used in Sacrifice, when the days of the Feasting of Job 's Children were ended, Job 1.5. Job offered Sacrifice, he offered Burnt-Offerings according to the Number of them all:
1. The Sheep were used in Sacrifice, when the days of the Feasting of Job is Children were ended, Job 1.5. Job offered Sacrifice, he offered Burnt offerings according to the Number of them all:
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And the Sheep chiefly were offered in Sacrifice.
And the Sheep chiefly were offered in Sacrifice.
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Now Satan by consuming the Sheep, hoped to fasten this upon Job, if he could possibly do it, that God was not pleased with his very Sacrifices, that He was angry with his Duties and Services.
Now Satan by consuming the Sheep, hoped to fasten this upon Job, if he could possibly do it, that God was not pleased with his very Sacrifices, that He was angry with his Duties and Services.
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As if he should say, Dost thou think, that the offering up of thy Sheep in Sacrifice hath been acceptable unto God? Doubtless,
As if he should say, Dost thou think, that the offering up of thy Sheep in Sacrifice hath been acceptable unto God? Doubtless,
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if the Fire of those Sacrifices had been pleasing to God, if he had smelt a savour of rest in them, (as He is said to have done,
if the Fire of those Sacrifices had been pleasing to God, if he had smelled a savour of rest in them, (as He is said to have done,
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when Naah offered Sacrifice after the Deluge, Gen. 18.11.) He would never have sent a Fire from Heaven to consume them:
when noah offered Sacrifice After the Deluge, Gen. 18.11.) He would never have sent a Fire from Heaven to consume them:
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But Origen brings in Job excellently retorting this suggestion upon Satan.
But Origen brings in Job excellently retorting this suggestion upon Satan.
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I sacrificed now one, and then another of my Sheep to God, but now blessed be God, who hath accepted all my Flock as one Burnt-Offering.
I sacrificed now one, and then Another of my Sheep to God, but now blessed be God, who hath accepted all my Flock as one Burnt-offering.
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Moreover Job 's Sheep were consumed by Fire, as to make Job think his former services were rejected of God,
Moreover Job is Sheep were consumed by Fire, as to make Job think his former services were rejected of God,
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so to discourage him, and take him quite off from sacrificing any more, to make him despair of ever thriving in the way of such Services, in the way of those Duties,
so to discourage him, and take him quite off from sacrificing any more, to make him despair of ever thriving in the Way of such Services, in the Way of those Duties,
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as if he should have said, I will offer up no more BurntOfferings, for I shall never appease the Anger of God,
as if he should have said, I will offer up no more Burnt offerings, for I shall never appease the Anger of God,
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nor any way benefit my self.
nor any Way benefit my self.
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If Satan by such prejudices as these against Holy Duties, can cause us to lay them aside, he hath vanquished us,
If Satan by such prejudices as these against Holy Duties, can cause us to lay them aside, he hath vanquished us,
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and our Souls are left naked and unarmed.
and our Souls Are left naked and unarmed.
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If we give over Prayer and other Duties, we have no ground to expect God's Assistance or Protection.
If we give over Prayer and other Duties, we have no ground to expect God's Assistance or Protection.
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5. All sorts of Judgments are Fires, especially great and dreadful Judgments.
5. All sorts of Judgments Are Fires, especially great and dreadful Judgments.
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Behold, saith the Lord, I will kindle a Fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, Behold, Says the Lord, I will kindle a Fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee,
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and every dry tree, Ezek. 20.47. By Fire is meant that warlike Invasion by the Babylonians, who by Sword, and what accompanied it, laid all wast.and every dry tree, Ezekiel 20.47. By Fire is meant that warlike Invasion by the Babylonians, who by Sword, and what accompanied it, laid all waste.
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And it shall devour every green Tree in thee, and every dry Tree. Hierome makes these to be Saints and Sinners.
And it shall devour every green Tree in thee, and every dry Tree. Jerome makes these to be Saints and Sinners.
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So some others Expound the green Tree of the Righteous, and the dry Tree of the Wicked.
So Some Others Expound the green Tree of the Righteous, and the dry Tree of the Wicked.
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But ( Ezek. 9.4.) the Righteous mourned for all the Abominations that were in Jerusalem, and were marked, that they might not be destroyed.
But (Ezekiel 9.4.) the Righteous mourned for all the Abominations that were in Jerusalem, and were marked, that they might not be destroyed.
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Therefore by Green Tree I understand the Rich and Wealthy, the Young and Lusty, the High and Mighty;
Therefore by Green Tree I understand the Rich and Wealthy, the Young and Lusty, the High and Mighty;
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and by the Dry Tree the Poor, the Aged, and Weak, and those whose Strength is exhausted.
and by the Dry Tree the Poor, the Aged, and Weak, and those whose Strength is exhausted.
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And then it followeth in that 20th Chapter of Ezekiel, The flaming Flame shall not be quenched.
And then it follows in that 20th Chapter of Ezekielem, The flaming Flame shall not be quenched.
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It is in the Original, The Flame of Flame: The doubling of the word notes the Intention of it, a vehement Flame, such as should continue,
It is in the Original, The Flame of Flame: The doubling of the word notes the Intention of it, a vehement Flame, such as should continue,
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and by no Art, Power, or Policy be extinct; that Affliction should be wonderful, sore and lasting.
and by no Art, Power, or Policy be extinct; that Affliction should be wondered, soar and lasting.
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The War begat Famine, Famine begat the Plague, and the Plague Death: Here was a Flame of a Flame;
The War begat Famine, Famine begat the Plague, and the Plague Death: Here was a Flame of a Flame;
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they strove by the Egyptians to quench that Fire, but could not.
they strove by the egyptians to quench that Fire, but could not.
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As a Fire dovours all before it, so do the fierce Judgments of God ruine People, be they high or low, weak or strong,
As a Fire dovours all before it, so do the fierce Judgments of God ruin People, be they high or low, weak or strong,
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and dryeth up the Spirits of those that are living:
and drieth up the Spirits of those that Are living:
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So saith the Prophet, ( Lament. 4.8.) Their Visage is blacker than a Coal, they are not known in the Streets, their skin cleaveth to their bones, it is withered, it is become like a stick.
So Says the Prophet, (Lament. 4.8.) Their Visage is blacker than a Coal, they Are not known in the Streets, their skin cleaveth to their bones, it is withered, it is become like a stick.
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When once God kindleth a Fire in His Judgments, being once begun, they cannot be staid by the Skill or Power of the Creature.
When once God kindleth a Fire in His Judgments, being once begun, they cannot be stayed by the Skill or Power of the Creature.
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The flaming Fire shall not be quenched.
The flaming Fire shall not be quenched.
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The Jews used all their Policy and Power to divert the Babylonians from coming against them, to remove them being come, but nothing prevailed.
The jews used all their Policy and Power to divert the Babylonians from coming against them, to remove them being come, but nothing prevailed.
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God's Fires are not extinguishable by the Arts, Counsels, or Forces of Men. As we cannot avoid God's Judgments threatned, so we cannot remove them being inflicted.
God's Fires Are not extinguishable by the Arts, Counsels, or Forces of Men. As we cannot avoid God's Judgments threatened, so we cannot remove them being inflicted.
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Every thing that is a Judgment, or an Effect of Wrath, that is a Fire:
Every thing that is a Judgement, or an Effect of Wrath, that is a Fire:
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Wheresoever then is a manifestation of the Wrath of God in some sad Dispensation, in whatsoever Matter or Subject it is, it may be called a Fire.
Wheresoever then is a manifestation of the Wrath of God in Some sad Dispensation, in whatsoever Matter or Subject it is, it may be called a Fire.
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So that the Fires we are here to glorifie God in, are those sad Dispensations of God, of what Nature soever they are;
So that the Fires we Are Here to Glorify God in, Are those sad Dispensations of God, of what Nature soever they Are;
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every Judgment is a Fire, as well as Fire it self may be a Judgment. There are Fires in God's Wrath, though no flame break forth.
every Judgement is a Fire, as well as Fire it self may be a Judgement. There Are Fires in God's Wrath, though no flame break forth.
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A Fire is kindled in His Wrath: A Fire is kindled in His Wrath:
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The Anger of God is a Fire, and there is no standing before the Wrath of God when that burneth:
The Anger of God is a Fire, and there is no standing before the Wrath of God when that burns:
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And we are to glorifie God in His Wrath, as well as in His Mercy.
And we Are to Glorify God in His Wrath, as well as in His Mercy.
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Quest. Here it may be demanded, Why are the Judgments of God clothed with this Title of Fire.Quest. Here it may be demanded, Why Are the Judgments of God clothed with this Title of Fire.
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Take the Answer in these four things,
Take the Answer in these four things,
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First, From their sudden breaking forth, especially that Fire which is a Judgment, an accidental Fire, such a Fire as cometh not by blowing:First, From their sudden breaking forth, especially that Fire which is a Judgement, an accidental Fire, such a Fire as comes not by blowing:
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It was threatned upon Wicked-Men, ( Job 20.26.) That a Fire not blown shall consume him.
It was threatened upon Wicked-Men, (Job 20.26.) That a Fire not blown shall consume him.
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This circumlocution intimates more than an ordinary Fire. We ordinarily kindle Fires by blowing, but this is a Fire not blown.
This circumlocution intimates more than an ordinary Fire. We ordinarily kindle Fires by blowing, but this is a Fire not blown.
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Many of the Greeks interpret this of Hell. There needs no Bellows to kindle that Fire.
Many of the Greeks interpret this of Hell. There needs no Bellows to kindle that Fire.
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The Breath of the Lord as a River of Brimstone shall kindle it. The Breath of the Lord as a River of Brimstone shall kindle it.
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Isa. 30. ult. Tophet is prepared of old, it needs no blowing to make it burn.Isaiah 30. ult. Tophet is prepared of old, it needs no blowing to make it burn.
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But though the Fire of Hell may be called a Fire not blown, yet I conceive this Scripture hath no Relation to it.
But though the Fire of Hell may be called a Fire not blown, yet I conceive this Scripture hath no Relation to it.
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The Lord sends many Fires and Troubles in the World, that we may easily see how they come,
The Lord sends many Fires and Troubles in the World, that we may Easily see how they come,
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and who were the Bellows to blow up these Fires, such as the Fires of Discord and Contention among Brethren:
and who were the Bellows to blow up these Fires, such as the Fires of Discord and Contention among Brothers:
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By these Fires many are consumed, and it is no difficult thing to find out such Bellows.
By these Fires many Are consumed, and it is no difficult thing to find out such Bellows.
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We call Men of strife Incendiaries, such as foment unnatural Fires, endeavouring (what in them lieth) to set Church and State on fire.
We call Men of strife Incendiaries, such as foment unnatural Fires, endeavouring (what in them lies) to Set Church and State on fire.
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It is the study of some Men to kindle fire between Party and Party, yea to make them of the same Party suspitious of one another, till all be in a flame.
It is the study of Some Men to kindle fire between Party and Party, yea to make them of the same Party suspicious of one Another, till all be in a flame.
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How vehemently hath this fire been blown in these days, and yet is blowing? And we have sometimes seen the Bellows themselves (as they well deserved it) burnt in it.
How vehemently hath this fire been blown in these days, and yet is blowing? And we have sometime seen the Bellows themselves (as they well deserved it) burned in it.
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By the blessing of the Righteous (saith Solomon) Prov. 11.11. The City is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked; By the blessing of the Righteous (Says Solomon) Curae 11.11. The city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the Mouth of the wicked;
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that is, by the contentious Words, and dividing Counsels of the Wicked. These stir the Coals, and blow up the Fire, Prov. 29.8. Scornful Men bring a City into a snare, or (as the Margin expresseth it,) Set a City on fire.
that is, by the contentious Words, and dividing Counsels of the Wicked. These stir the Coals, and blow up the Fire, Curae 29.8. Scornful Men bring a city into a snare, or (as the Margin Expresses it,) Set a city on fire.
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But though such Men, and their inflaming Practices are often discernable by all, yet sometimes the Fire of Contention and Trouble kindleth,
But though such Men, and their Inflaming Practices Are often discernible by all, yet sometime the Fire of Contention and Trouble kindleth,
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whilst every one stands wondering who bloweth it. Both Nations and Persons have been ruin'd by an invisible Hand;
while every one Stands wondering who blows it. Both nations and Persons have been ruined by an invisible Hand;
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that they are consumed they do perceive, but how, and by whom, they know not.
that they Are consumed they do perceive, but how, and by whom, they know not.
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No Man goes to blow a Fire to burn an House, except such wicked Wretches that do it on purpose.
No Man Goes to blow a Fire to burn an House, except such wicked Wretches that do it on purpose.
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Such Fires as come suddenly, seldom can any one give an account how they are kindled.
Such Fires as come suddenly, seldom can any one give an account how they Are kindled.
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So many of God's sad Dispensations upon a Place or People, they come very suddenly and unexpectedly, they break out no Man knows how.
So many of God's sad Dispensations upon a Place or People, they come very suddenly and unexpectedly, they break out no Man knows how.
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The Heathens have taken notice of this as a great aggravation of Suffering, not to know whence their Misery came.
The heathens have taken notice of this as a great aggravation of Suffering, not to know whence their Misery Come.
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Secondly, Because there is a Terror in the Judgments of God, and a pain in sufferings.Secondly, Because there is a Terror in the Judgments of God, and a pain in sufferings.
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Fire is a terrible and a painful Element, and worketh through all. The Judgments of God are like Fire in this respect.
Fire is a terrible and a painful Element, and works through all. The Judgments of God Are like Fire in this respect.
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There is no Affliction for the present joyous, but grievous, saith the Apostle.There is no Affliction for the present joyous, but grievous, Says the Apostle.
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God sometimes sends such Judgments upon the Wicked, as shall be an astonishment and an affrightment to those that behold them.
God sometime sends such Judgments upon the Wicked, as shall be an astonishment and an affrightment to those that behold them.
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The Lord threatens the Wicked, Deut. 28.59. I will make thy plagues wonderful. Thirdly, Fire is a devouring Creature.
The Lord threatens the Wicked, Deuteronomy 28.59. I will make thy plagues wondered. Thirdly, Fire is a devouring Creature.
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In this respect the Judgments of God are compared to Fire, they are of a devouring Nature:
In this respect the Judgments of God Are compared to Fire, they Are of a devouring Nature:
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The Sword and the Fire are devouring things. Fire is a great Eater, it hath a strong Stomach:
The Sword and the Fire Are devouring things. Fire is a great Eater, it hath a strong Stomach:
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What will not Fire digest? Even the whole Sublunary World at last shall be devoured with Fire:
What will not Fire digest? Even the Whole Sublunary World At last shall be devoured with Fire:
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The Elements shall molt with fervent heat: Fire will digest Stones, Iron, and Adamant;The Elements shall melted with fervent heat: Fire will digest Stones, Iron, and Adamant;
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such is the Anger of God, there is no standing before it, nor before the least of God's Judgments,
such is the Anger of God, there is no standing before it, nor before the least of God's Judgments,
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when He commands them Execution, it shall be done.
when He commands them Execution, it shall be done.
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The Judgments of God have a consuming Power in them to eat out and lay waste the Wicked of the World.
The Judgments of God have a consuming Power in them to eat out and lay waste the Wicked of the World.
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Behold, the day cometh that shall burn as an Oven, and all the proud, and all that do wickedly shall be like straw and stubble before the Fire of God's Wrath. And the day that cometh shall burn them up, Behold, the day comes that shall burn as an Oven, and all the proud, and all that do wickedly shall be like straw and stubble before the Fire of God's Wrath. And the day that comes shall burn them up,
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and shall leave them neither Root nor Branch, Mal. 4.1. Fourthly, Fire is a merciless Element we say, Fire and Water have no Mercy:and shall leave them neither Root nor Branch, Malachi 4.1. Fourthly, Fire is a merciless Element we say, Fire and Water have no Mercy:
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They are inexorable, there is no entreating them. Such is the Judgment of God upon a wicked Man;
They Are inexorable, there is no entreating them. Such is the Judgement of God upon a wicked Man;
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if God will strike, none shall stay his Hand.
if God will strike, none shall stay his Hand.
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Though Moses and Samuel stood before Him, yet the Sentence is irrevocable, the Fire of His Wrath must burn:
Though Moses and Samuel stood before Him, yet the Sentence is irrevocable, the Fire of His Wrath must burn:
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Though Prayer hath often quenched the fire of God's Wrath, yet sometimes the Anger of God cannot be quenched by Prayer;
Though Prayer hath often quenched the fire of God's Wrath, yet sometime the Anger of God cannot be quenched by Prayer;
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there's no intreaty to be heard, and that the fire of His Wrath may the more quietly burn, the Lord hath said, Pray not for this People.
there's no entreaty to be herd, and that the fire of His Wrath may the more quietly burn, the Lord hath said, Pray not for this People.
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Fifthly, The Judgments of God in reference to His own People are a fire, as they have a purging and purifying quality in them.Fifthly, The Judgments of God in Referente to His own People Are a fire, as they have a purging and purifying quality in them.
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Fire cleanseth, purgeth, and getteth out the dross.
Fire Cleanseth, Purgeth, and gets out the dross.
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This is the Nature of God's sore Dispensations towards His People, they get out their Dross and Corruption.
This is the Nature of God's soar Dispensations towards His People, they get out their Dross and Corruption.
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By this shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, Isa. 27. The Vine turneth wild,By this shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, Isaiah 27. The Vine turns wild,
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and degenerateth unless it be pruned, and Man proveth exorbitant, unless he be purged and cleansed in the fire of Affliction:
and degenerateth unless it be pruned, and Man Proves exorbitant, unless he be purged and cleansed in the fire of Affliction:
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He is apt to run out into evil ways, and is hardly reduced to a due conformity to the Will of God.
He is apt to run out into evil ways, and is hardly reduced to a due conformity to the Will of God.
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From hence this point of Instruction ariseth, That it is our Duty to give Glory to God in all his saddest Dispensations towards us.
From hence this point of Instruction arises, That it is our Duty to give Glory to God in all his Saddest Dispensations towards us.
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We must not only glorifie God in our green Pastures, but also glorifie God in the Fires.
We must not only Glorify God in our green Pastures, but also Glorify God in the Fires.
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The Apostle saith, 1 Cor. 10.30. Whatsoever ye do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the Glory of God.
The Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 10.30. Whatsoever you do, whither you eat or drink, do all to the Glory of God.
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Now I say also, whatsoever ye suffer, whether by Fire or Water, suffer all to the Glory of God.
Now I say also, whatsoever you suffer, whither by Fire or Water, suffer all to the Glory of God.
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That is to glorifie God in these Fires.
That is to Glorify God in these Fires.
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The Life of Christ was an Active Life, and a Passive Life, and in all he glorified God.
The Life of christ was an Active Life, and a Passive Life, and in all he glorified God.
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He gives that account of it when he was ready to go out of the World, ( John 17.4.) Father, I have glorified Thee on Earth,
He gives that account of it when he was ready to go out of the World, (John 17.4.) Father, I have glorified Thee on Earth,
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and done the work Thou gavest me to do. and done the work Thou Gavest me to do.
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So whatsoever our work be in the World, whether it lye in Active or Passive Obedience, we should be able to give this account of it, that we have glorified God in it.
So whatsoever our work be in the World, whither it lie in Active or Passive obedience, we should be able to give this account of it, that we have glorified God in it.
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Let us consider our answerableness to this intendment. Ye are not only to glorifie God in the Fire, whilst the Fire is burning,
Let us Consider our answerableness to this intendment. You Are not only to Glorify God in the Fire, while the Fire is burning,
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but glorifie Him though the Fires be put out from among you.
but Glorify Him though the Fires be put out from among you.
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Consider then, whether ye have done that which amounteth to your glorifying God in the Fires.
Consider then, whither you have done that which amounteth to your glorifying God in the Fires.
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What that is you may take in these particulars.
What that is you may take in these particulars.
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1. To glorifie God in the Fires, is to acknowledge that God was just in kindling the great Fire that consumed a great part of your City in the Year 1666, and many other Fires among you since that time.
1. To Glorify God in the Fires, is to acknowledge that God was just in kindling the great Fire that consumed a great part of your city in the Year 1666, and many other Fires among you since that time.
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And unless the Lord hath this acknowledgment from us, we do much dishonour Him.
And unless the Lord hath this acknowledgment from us, we do much dishonour Him.
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When Nebemiah had related a story of God's sad Dispensations, ( Nehem. 9.) he concludes verse 13. Howbeit Thou art just in all that is brought upon us,
When Nehemiah had related a story of God's sad Dispensations, (Nehemiah 9.) he concludes verse 13. Howbeit Thou art just in all that is brought upon us,
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for Thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly. for Thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly.
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Therefore if God kindle Fires among us, and consume us, yet God is just in so doing.
Therefore if God kindle Fires among us, and consume us, yet God is just in so doing.
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God often makes the Punishment sutable to the Sin:
God often makes the Punishment suitable to the since:
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And when it is so, it reneweth the memory of the Sin, and strikes the Heart with the horror of its own guiltiness.
And when it is so, it Reneweth the memory of the since, and strikes the Heart with the horror of its own guiltiness.
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Such a Punishment is like a Cross with a Superscription upon it;
Such a Punishment is like a Cross with a Superscription upon it;
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as it seemeth by the Practice of Pilate, the manner of the Romans was to express the fact, of which the Party executed was accused, over his Head at his Execution.
as it seems by the Practice of Pilate, the manner of the Romans was to express the fact, of which the Party executed was accused, over his Head At his Execution.
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So these Punishments are like a Cross with such a Superscription upon it, the Punishment it self doth as good as upbraid the Conscience.
So these Punishments Are like a Cross with such a Superscription upon it, the Punishment it self does as good as upbraid the Conscience.
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Thus and thus hast thou done, the Punishment puts the Party in mind of his Sin,
Thus and thus hast thou done, the Punishment puts the Party in mind of his since,
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as Samuel did Agag. As thy Sword hath made other Women childless, so shall thy Mother be childless among Women, 1 Sam. 15.33.
as Samuel did Agag. As thy Sword hath made other Women childless, so shall thy Mother be childless among Women, 1 Sam. 15.33.
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2. To acknowledge that God is merciful, that as by our Sins we have deserved whatever the Fire hath kindled,
2. To acknowledge that God is merciful, that as by our Sins we have deserved whatever the Fire hath kindled,
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so that we have not suffered so much as we have deserved, Ezra 9.13. Thou hast punished us less than our Iniquities have deserved.
so that we have not suffered so much as we have deserved, Ezra 9.13. Thou hast punished us less than our Iniquities have deserved.
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It is just that we are punished, but Thou hast punished us less than we have deserved.
It is just that we Are punished, but Thou hast punished us less than we have deserved.
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We are not to understand that, as if God had punished them but a little,
We Are not to understand that, as if God had punished them but a little,
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for under the whole Heaven God had not kindled such a Fire as in Jerusalem, yet saith he, Thou hast punished us less than we have deserved.
for under the Whole Heaven God had not kindled such a Fire as in Jerusalem, yet Says he, Thou hast punished us less than we have deserved.
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3. We glorifie God in the Fires, when we quietly and silently submit to the Fires.
3. We Glorify God in the Fires, when we quietly and silently submit to the Fires.
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Some submit to the Judgments of God out of sullenness of Spirit. This is a despising of the Judgment of God.
some submit to the Judgments of God out of sullenness of Spirit. This is a despising of the Judgement of God.
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David did never more glorifie God, nor speak His Glory louder, than when he was dumb and silent under God's Dispensation.David did never more Glorify God, nor speak His Glory Louder, than when he was dumb and silent under God's Dispensation.
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There was no noise in his Spirit.
There was no noise in his Spirit.
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If it came from any one else, I could not have held my Tongue, But I was dumb, and opened not my mouth, because it was Thy doing.
If it Come from any one Else, I could not have held my Tongue, But I was dumb, and opened not my Mouth, Because it was Thy doing.
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Christianity teacheth us to bear Losses, and endure Afflictions out of Love to God, and in Obedience to God's Command,
Christianity Teaches us to bear Losses, and endure Afflictions out of Love to God, and in obedience to God's Command,
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and with Submission to His Holy Will.
and with Submission to His Holy Will.
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There are some who are of an obstinate Spirit, disdaining to bow under the Yoke, and (though the Rod smart never so much) to testifie any submission to the Will of God, or any remorse at all. Pharaoh was such a one;
There Are Some who Are of an obstinate Spirit, disdaining to bow under the Yoke, and (though the Rod smart never so much) to testify any submission to the Will of God, or any remorse At all. Pharaoh was such a one;
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how terribly did God lash him with a ten-stringed Whip, yet-still he hardens his Heart against Him,
how terribly did God lash him with a Ten-stringed Whip, yet-still he hardens his Heart against Him,
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and relenteth no more than if he had struck upon the side of a Rock. And Ahaz was such a one;
and relents no more than if he had struck upon the side of a Rock. And Ahaz was such a one;
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he was branded and stigmatized for it.
he was branded and stigmatized for it.
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God for his Wickedness had delivered him up into the Hands of his Enemies, (2 Chron. 28.22.) and they held him in Captivity and Thraldom,
God for his Wickedness had Delivered him up into the Hands of his Enemies, (2 Chronicles 28.22.) and they held him in Captivity and Thraldom,
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yet in the time of his distress he did more trespass against the Lord. This is that King Ahaz.
yet in the time of his distress he did more trespass against the Lord. This is that King Ahaz.
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I have read of a certain Lord Chancellor of England, being far from his own House with the King, that at that time in the Moneth of August, part of his Dwelling House,
I have read of a certain Lord Chancellor of England, being Far from his own House with the King, that At that time in the Monn of August, part of his Dwelling House,
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and all his Barns (being then full of Corn) were burnt up, and consumed by a sudden Fire;
and all his Barns (being then full of Corn) were burned up, and consumed by a sudden Fire;
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his Lady certifying him of this Mishap, he answereth her Letter in this manner. Madam, ALL Health wished to you.
his Lady certifying him of this Mishap, he Answers her letter in this manner. Madam, ALL Health wished to you.
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I do understand that all our Barns and Corn, with some of our Neighbours likewise are wasted by Fire.
I do understand that all our Barns and Corn, with Some of our Neighbours likewise Are wasted by Fire.
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An heavy and lamentable loss, (but only that it was God's Will) of such abundance of Wealth:
an heavy and lamentable loss, (but only that it was God's Will) of such abundance of Wealth:
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But because it so seemed good to God, we must not only patiently, but also willingly bear and submit to the Hand of God so stretched out upon us.
But Because it so seemed good to God, we must not only patiently, but also willingly bear and submit to the Hand of God so stretched out upon us.
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God gave whatsoever we lost, and seeing it hath so pleased. Him to take away what He gave, His Divine Will be done:
God gave whatsoever we lost, and seeing it hath so pleased. Him to take away what He gave, His Divine Will be done:
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Never let us repine at this, but let us take it in good part. We are bound to be thankful as well in Adversity as in Prosperity;
Never let us repine At this, but let us take it in good part. We Are bound to be thankful as well in Adversity as in Prosperity;
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and if we cast up our Accounts well, this which we esteem so great a Loss, is rather a great Gain,
and if we cast up our Accounts well, this which we esteem so great a Loss, is rather a great Gain,
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for what is necessary and conducing to our Salvation, is better known to God than to us.
for what is necessary and conducing to our Salvation, is better known to God than to us.
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I entreat you therefore to take a good Heart, and to give thanks to God for all these things which He hath pleased to take away,
I entreat you Therefore to take a good Heart, and to give thanks to God for all these things which He hath pleased to take away,
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as well as for all His Blessings which He hath bestowed on us, and to praise Him for that which is left.
as well as for all His Blessings which He hath bestowed on us, and to praise Him for that which is left.
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It is an easie matter with God, if He please, to augment what is left:
It is an easy matter with God, if He please, to augment what is left:
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But if He shall see good to take away more, even as it shall please Him, so let it be.
But if He shall see good to take away more, even as it shall please Him, so let it be.
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I pray you, be joyful in the Lord with my Children, and all our Family: All these things, and all we, are in the Hand of the Lord;
I pray you, be joyful in the Lord with my Children, and all our Family: All these things, and all we, Are in the Hand of the Lord;
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let us therefore wholly depend upon His good Will, and so no Losses shall ever hurt us. let us Therefore wholly depend upon His good Will, and so no Losses shall ever hurt us.
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4. Be sure of this, that you lose your Dross in the Fire.
4. Be sure of this, that you loose your Dross in the Fire.
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If ye can shew that any of your Dross is come out by the Fires that have been among you, ye glorifie God in the Fires.
If you can show that any of your Dross is come out by the Fires that have been among you, you Glorify God in the Fires.
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Can ye shew any Dross that these Fires have got out, the Dross of Earthliness, the Dross of Pride, of Unbelief, Inordinate Love of the Creature, Self-love, &c. Is any of this Dross got out? Ezek. 22.18. Son of Man, the House of Israel is to me become dross.
Can you show any Dross that these Fires have god out, the Dross of Earthliness, the Dross of Pride, of Unbelief, Inordinate Love of the Creature, Self-love, etc. Is any of this Dross god out? Ezekiel 22.18. Son of Man, the House of Israel is to me become dross.
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Though to themselves they may be pure Gold, yet (saith the Lord) to Me they are become Dross.
Though to themselves they may be pure Gold, yet (Says the Lord) to Me they Are become Dross.
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Therefore he threatens them, verse 20. to gather them into Jerusalem, as Men gather Silver, Brass,
Therefore he threatens them, verse 20. to gather them into Jerusalem, as Men gather Silver, Brass,
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and Iron, and Lead and Tin into the midst of the Furnace, to blow the Fire upon it, to melt it.
and Iron, and Led and Tin into the midst of the Furnace, to blow the Fire upon it, to melt it.
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So the Lord would gather them in His Anger and melt them, and blow upon them in the Fire of His Wrath, till they were melted and consumed;
So the Lord would gather them in His Anger and melt them, and blow upon them in the Fire of His Wrath, till they were melted and consumed;
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and this He would do, because their Dross was not purged away.
and this He would do, Because their Dross was not purged away.
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St. Augustine speaks excellently to this purpose on Psalm 60. Doth the Gold shine in the Furnace of the Goldsmith? It will shine, and shew its lustre in a Ring, in a Chain, or Bracelet:
Saint Augustine speaks excellently to this purpose on Psalm 60. Does the Gold shine in the Furnace of the Goldsmith? It will shine, and show its lustre in a Ring, in a Chain, or Bracelet:
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let it suffer the crucible, that it may come out purged from its dross, to the publick view.
let it suffer the crucible, that it may come out purged from its dross, to the public view.
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There is the Furnace wherein is dross and Gold, and Fire at which the Goldsmith bloweth;
There is the Furnace wherein is dross and Gold, and Fire At which the Goldsmith blows;
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in this Furnace the dross is consumed, the Gold is refined; the one is turned to Ashes, the other is cleared from all filth.
in this Furnace the dross is consumed, the Gold is refined; the one is turned to Ashes, the other is cleared from all filth.
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The World is the Furnace, the Wicked are the Dross, the Righteous are the Gold; Tribulation is the Fire, and God is as the Goldsmith.
The World is the Furnace, the Wicked Are the Dross, the Righteous Are the Gold; Tribulation is the Fire, and God is as the Goldsmith.
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I do therefore what the Goldsmith will have me, where he putteth me I endure, I am commanded to bear, he knoweth best how to purge:
I do Therefore what the Goldsmith will have me, where he putteth me I endure, I am commanded to bear, he Knoweth best how to purge:
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Though the Dross burn to heat, and even consume me, yet it wasteth it self, and I am purged from my filth, because my Soul waiteth upon God.
Though the Dross burn to heat, and even consume me, yet it wastes it self, and I am purged from my filth, Because my Soul waits upon God.
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5. Then do ye glorifie God in the Fires, when ye find your Hearts made warm and fruitful by them, what Holy warmth and fervour have ye got into your Hearts? Have you any heat towards Spiritual things? God often kindleth these Fires among us, to put our Hearts into a Spiritual warmth:
5. Then do you Glorify God in the Fires, when you find your Hearts made warm and fruitful by them, what Holy warmth and fervour have you god into your Hearts? Have you any heat towards Spiritual things? God often kindleth these Fires among us, to put our Hearts into a Spiritual warmth:
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Fire is like the Sun, that great Fire; there is a scorching power in the Sun;
Fire is like the Sun, that great Fire; there is a scorching power in the Sun;
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and therefore there are some that curse the Sun's rising for scorching them;
and Therefore there Are Some that curse the Sun's rising for scorching them;
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but the general effect of the Sun is to warm all, and to enliven all things.
but the general Effect of the Sun is to warm all, and to enliven all things.
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And this is the fruit of the Fire of Afflictions to warm the Hearts of God's People with Holy Thoughts and Meditations in the Word of God, and especially in His Promises.
And this is the fruit of the Fire of Afflictions to warm the Hearts of God's People with Holy Thoughts and Meditations in the Word of God, and especially in His Promises.
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Now when there is this warmth in the Heart, this is a glorifying God in the Fires.
Now when there is this warmth in the Heart, this is a glorifying God in the Fires.
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And let me add one thing more!
And let me add one thing more!
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Then do we glorifie God in the Fires, when our Hands grow warm by the Fire,
Then do we Glorify God in the Fires, when our Hands grow warm by the Fire,
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when we are more active in doing good. A Natural Man's fingers are frozen, he is cold and dead to any good Duty,
when we Are more active in doing good. A Natural Man's fingers Are frozen, he is cold and dead to any good Duty,
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and the best of God's Children are herein too cold also.
and the best of God's Children Are herein too cold also.
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But then ye glorifie God in the Fires, when ye are more active in doing good,
But then you Glorify God in the Fires, when you Are more active in doing good,
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when ye are a peculiar People zealous of good Works, when ye are fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, The Hypocrite is ever too hot,
when you Are a peculiar People zealous of good Works, when you Are fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, The Hypocrite is ever too hight,
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or too cold, if over-hot in one thing, he is overcold in another;
or too cold, if overhot in one thing, he is overcold in Another;
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neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm, which is worse than either of the former, and less endured by Christ, ( Revel. 3.16.) but Zeal in the true Christian is as the Vital Spirits that never cease Motion or Being till he cease to be.
neither hight nor cold, but lukewarm, which is Worse than either of the former, and less endured by christ, (Revel. 3.16.) but Zeal in the true Christian is as the Vital Spirits that never cease Motion or Being till he cease to be.
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Then do ye glorifie God in the Fires, when ye are quickned and enlarged to the good of others.
Then do you Glorify God in the Fires, when you Are quickened and enlarged to the good of Others.
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It is the Nature of Fire to multiply in infinitum, till it hath reached to all that is combustible:
It is the Nature of Fire to multiply in infinitum, till it hath reached to all that is combustible:
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And it is the Nature of true Zeal (as of Charity) to begin at home;
And it is the Nature of true Zeal (as of Charity) to begin At home;
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but afterwards to extend it self to the utmost bounds set by God to that Holy Fire.
but afterwards to extend it self to the utmost bounds Set by God to that Holy Fire.
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And this is true of every true Member of Jesus Christ, (as well as of David the Type,
And this is true of every true Member of jesus christ, (as well as of David the Type,
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and of Christ typified by him) which was exemplified in our Lord and Head, The Zeal of thine House hath eaten me up, Psalm 69.9.
and of christ typified by him) which was exemplified in our Lord and Head, The Zeal of thine House hath eaten me up, Psalm 69.9.
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He whose Zeal reacheth not to the House of God, is but a Mongrel Zealot, resembling neither Christ His Pattern, nor any of His Party.
He whose Zeal reaches not to the House of God, is but a Mongrel Zealot, resembling neither christ His Pattern, nor any of His Party.
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The Zeal and Fervour that a Christian gets from the Fires of Affliction, is like the Coelestial Fire in its proper Sphere, that cannot be extinguished;
The Zeal and Fervour that a Christian gets from the Fires of Affliction, is like the Celestial Fire in its proper Sphere, that cannot be extinguished;
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and as a Water in a hot Bath, that keeps its heat whilst the Water there remains there (although open to the Air) as from an Internal and perpetual Cause:
and as a Water in a hight Bath, that keeps its heat while the Water there remains there (although open to the Air) as from an Internal and perpetual Cause:
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He is hot with others, not because others be so, but when others are not so;
He is hight with Others, not Because Others be so, but when Others Are not so;
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and the more because others are not so, growing hotter by the opposite that doth accost it,
and the more Because Others Are not so, growing hotter by the opposite that does accost it,
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as Fire is more vehement by an Antiperistasis of the ambient Cold, as a Learned Man hath noted.
as Fire is more vehement by an Antiperistasis of the ambient Cold, as a Learned Man hath noted.
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Now I beseech you of this City, and of this place, to consider these things, and lay them to your Hearts;
Now I beseech you of this city, and of this place, to Consider these things, and lay them to your Hearts;
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examine whether ye have glorified God in the Fires or no, by such an answerableness as these Rules call for? Mark what the Prophet saith in a like case, Psalm 66. O God, saith the Prophet, Thou hast proved us and tryed us,
examine whither you have glorified God in the Fires or no, by such an answerableness as these Rules call for? Mark what the Prophet Says in a like case, Psalm 66. Oh God, Says the Prophet, Thou hast proved us and tried us,
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as Silver is tryed, verse 10, and verse 12. We went through Fire and Water, that is, Thou hast brought us through all manner of Evils:as Silver is tried, verse 10, and verse 12. We went through Fire and Water, that is, Thou hast brought us through all manner of Evils:
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For all kinds of Afflictions in Scripture are understood by Fire and Water. And we presently find upon this a glorifying of God.
For all Kinds of Afflictions in Scripture Are understood by Fire and Water. And we presently find upon this a glorifying of God.
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I will go into thine House with Burnt-Offerings, I will pay thee my Vows which my Lips have uttered, I will go into thine House with Burnt offerings, I will pay thee my Vows which my Lips have uttered,
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and my Mouth hath spoken when I was in trouble: and my Mouth hath spoken when I was in trouble:
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And verse 16. Come, and hear all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my Soul.
And verse 16. Come, and hear all you that Fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my Soul.
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Now to press you to this Duty, let me lay some Considerations before you.
Now to press you to this Duty, let me lay Some Considerations before you.
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1. Unless ye glorifie God in the Fires, ye do not answer God's end in kindling these Fires among you.
1. Unless you Glorify God in the Fires, you do not answer God's end in kindling these Fires among you.
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Do you think that God kindled these Fires among you for nothing? If a Sparrow falls not to the ground without God's Providence, do ye think that God would kindle so many Fires in this City,
Do you think that God kindled these Fires among you for nothing? If a Sparrow falls not to the ground without God's Providence, do you think that God would kindle so many Fires in this city,
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and throw down so many Thousand Houses as He did in the great Conflagration for nothing? Mark what God saith, Mal. 1.10. Who is there even among you that would shut the Doors for nought? Neither do ye kindle Fire upon mine Altar for nought.
and throw down so many Thousand Houses as He did in the great Conflagration for nothing? Mark what God Says, Malachi 1.10. Who is there even among you that would shut the Doors for nought? Neither do you kindle Fire upon mine Altar for nought.
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The Words may be understood two ways in reference to their Ceremonial Worship. Ye do not kindle a Fire upon mine Altar for nought:
The Words may be understood two ways in Referente to their Ceremonial Worship. You do not kindle a Fire upon mine Altar for nought:
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That is, every Man had some end that did it, which he propounded to himself in the doing of it.
That is, every Man had Some end that did it, which he propounded to himself in the doing of it.
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He brought a Sacrifice to offer. Secondly, He did it not for nought, that is, without any profit.
He brought a Sacrifice to offer. Secondly, He did it not for nought, that is, without any profit.
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He should have that which should answer his Charge, answer the kindling of that Fire.
He should have that which should answer his Charge, answer the kindling of that Fire.
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Now as Men shall not kindle a Fire for nought, so God will not kindle a Fire in your Houses for nought:
Now as Men shall not kindle a Fire for nought, so God will not kindle a Fire in your Houses for nought:
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Ye defeat God of His End, when ye glorifie not God in the Fires. 2. If ye glorifie God in the Fires, these very Fires shall be your Glory:
You defeat God of His End, when you Glorify not God in the Fires. 2. If you Glorify God in the Fires, these very Fires shall be your Glory:
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Then these Fires are Blessings, when we can bless and glorifie God for them.
Then these Fires Are Blessings, when we can bless and Glorify God for them.
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It changeth the Nature of these Fires, it turneth Evil into Good, when we can glorifie God in these Fires:
It changes the Nature of these Fires, it turns Evil into Good, when we can Glorify God in these Fires:
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When the Cross sits heavy upon our backs, and the Fire of Affliction is ready to consume us,
When the Cross sits heavy upon our backs, and the Fire of Affliction is ready to consume us,
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yet if we can glorifie God, and bless Him from the Heart for them, it will be as a Crown of Glory upon our Heads.
yet if we can Glorify God, and bless Him from the Heart for them, it will be as a Crown of Glory upon our Heads.
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3. To glorifie God in the Fire of Affliction, is in some degree a higher Dignity than God puts upon the Angels in Heaven.
3. To Glorify God in the Fire of Affliction, is in Some degree a higher Dignity than God puts upon the Angels in Heaven.
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The Angels only glorifie God in a way of Service; it is only the Saints on Earth that glorifie Him in a way of suffering.
The Angels only Glorify God in a Way of Service; it is only the Saints on Earth that Glorify Him in a Way of suffering.
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4. If ye do not glorifie God in the Fires that He hath kindled among you, you do but put God upon kindling new Fires among you:
4. If you do not Glorify God in the Fires that He hath kindled among you, you do but put God upon kindling new Fires among you:
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If one be not big enough, He can make more, and bigger;
If one be not big enough, He can make more, and bigger;
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and if one will not do it, another shall, He will fetch up His Glory one way or other,
and if one will not do it, Another shall, He will fetch up His Glory one Way or other,
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and ye do but make more combustible matter for the Judgment of God, if ye do not yield Him His ends in kindling so many Fires among you.
and you do but make more combustible matter for the Judgement of God, if you do not yield Him His ends in kindling so many Fires among you.
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Josephus tells us, That Titus the Son of Vespasian the Roman Emperour was very unwilling to destroy the Temple in Jerusalem, that he laboured to quench the Flame after it was set on fire, and suffered some prejudice in his Wars about it; Josephus tells us, That Titus the Son of Vespasian the Roman Emperor was very unwilling to destroy the Temple in Jerusalem, that he laboured to quench the Flame After it was Set on fire, and suffered Some prejudice in his Wars about it;
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it was done divino quodam impetu, by a certain Divine Stroke, as the same Author observeth.
it was done divino Quodam impetu, by a certain Divine Stroke, as the same Author observeth.
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But Joseph being a Jew, was ignorant of the main cause of the Destruction of the City and Templeof Jerusalem, scil. their Rejecting and Murthering the Son of God.
But Joseph being a Jew, was ignorant of the main cause of the Destruction of the city and Templeof Jerusalem, scil. their Rejecting and Murdering the Son of God.
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5. Suppose God kindle no more Fires, and bring no more such a Judgment upon you,
5. Suppose God kindle no more Fires, and bring no more such a Judgement upon you,
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yet be ye assured of this, that they who glorifie not God in the Fires, shall find God Himself to be a Fire unto them, ( Heb. 12.29.) Our God, saith the Apostle, is a consuming Fire. Not, that He will consume His People, He will consume their Dross only:
yet be you assured of this, that they who Glorify not God in the Fires, shall find God Himself to be a Fire unto them, (Hebrew 12.29.) Our God, Says the Apostle, is a consuming Fire. Not, that He will consume His People, He will consume their Dross only:
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But to His Enemies He will be a consuming Fire, He will consume them for ever.
But to His Enemies He will be a consuming Fire, He will consume them for ever.
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Ye that are Wicked and Ungodly, though ye walk all your days in the warm Sun,
You that Are Wicked and Ungodly, though you walk all your days in the warm Sun,
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yet God will be a consuming Fire to you at last:
yet God will be a consuming Fire to you At last:
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Who would set Briars and Thorns against me in Battel, saith the Lord, I would go thorough them, I would burn them together, Psalm 27.4. Mark what the Prophet saith, Isa. 33.14. The Sinners in Sion are afraid, fearfulness hath surprized the Hypocrites. Who would Set Briers and Thorns against me in Battle, Says the Lord, I would go through them, I would burn them together, Psalm 27.4. Mark what the Prophet Says, Isaiah 33.14. The Sinners in Sion Are afraid, fearfulness hath surprised the Hypocrites.
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Who among us shall dwell with the devouring Fire? Who among us shall dwell with Everlasting Burnings? God is before His own People as a Fire, but they can come near to it, and not be burnt:Who among us shall dwell with the devouring Fire? Who among us shall dwell with Everlasting Burnings? God is before His own People as a Fire, but they can come near to it, and not be burned:
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But the Hypocrite trembleth at it, saying, Who shall dwell with devouring Fire? It is a sad thing to have Burnings in your Dwellings that last but a few Hours;
But the Hypocrite Trembleth At it, saying, Who shall dwell with devouring Fire? It is a sad thing to have Burnings in your Dwellings that last but a few Hours;
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how woful is it then to dwell with Everlasting Burnings? Now God will be a Devouring Fire,
how woeful is it then to dwell with Everlasting Burnings? Now God will be a Devouring Fire,
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and Everlasting Burnings to all them that are drossy, and continue in Sin.
and Everlasting Burnings to all them that Are drossy, and continue in Sin.
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Therefore I beseech you, study to put this Exhortation in my Text in Practice, viz. To glorifie God in the Fires.
Therefore I beseech you, study to put this Exhortation in my Text in Practice, viz. To Glorify God in the Fires.
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The Apostle saith, In every thing give thanks:
The Apostle Says, In every thing give thanks:
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Let God do what He will with His People, they have cause in every thing to glorifie Him.
Let God do what He will with His People, they have cause in every thing to Glorify Him.
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Therefore Thomas de Kempis speaks excellently in his Book of the Imitation of Christ, I give Thee hearty thanks O Lord my God, that Thou hast not spared my faults, Therefore Thomas de Kempis speaks excellently in his Book of the Imitation of christ, I give Thee hearty thanks Oh Lord my God, that Thou hast not spared my Faults,
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but hast visited me with thy Stripes for them: Thy Correction shall Instruct me, and Thy Rod shall Tutor me unto Salvation.
but hast visited me with thy Stripes for them: Thy Correction shall Instruct me, and Thy Rod shall Tutor me unto Salvation.
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Gregory speaks sweetly to this purpose.Gregory speaks sweetly to this purpose.
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Who can be unthankful even for Blows, when as He went not out of the World without Stripes, who came into and lived in it without Faults? Therefore He is of a right Judgment, who not only glorifieth God in Prosperity,
Who can be unthankful even for Blows, when as He went not out of the World without Stripes, who Come into and lived in it without Faults? Therefore He is of a right Judgement, who not only Glorifieth God in Prosperity,
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but also who blesseth His Name for Calamities:
but also who Blesses His Name for Calamities:
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If thou shalt by Thanksgiving in Adversity gain the Peace of God with the Things which thou hast lost shall be restored with Multiplication,
If thou shalt by Thanksgiving in Adversity gain the Peace of God with the Things which thou hast lost shall be restored with Multiplication,
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and moreover Eternal Joys for the short time of thy Sorrow, shall be surely added. Thanks must be given to a Father for his Scourges and severest Discipline;
and moreover Eternal Joys for the short time of thy Sorrow, shall be surely added. Thanks must be given to a Father for his Scourges and Severest Discipline;
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for the Blows of a Father are better than the Kisses of an Enemy. This is the very Will of God to give Thanks always.
for the Blows of a Father Are better than the Kisses of an Enemy. This is the very Will of God to give Thanks always.
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In every thing to give Thanks, argues a Soul rightly Instructed. Hast thou suffered any Loss, any Evil;
In every thing to give Thanks, argues a Soul rightly Instructed. Hast thou suffered any Loss, any Evil;
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if thou wilt, it is no Evil, give Thanks to God, and glorifie Him, and then thou hast turned the Evil into Good.
if thou wilt, it is no Evil, give Thanks to God, and Glorify Him, and then thou hast turned the Evil into Good.
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Say thou also as Job, when he had lost all, The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken, blessed be the Name of the Lord.
Say thou also as Job, when he had lost all, The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken, blessed be the Name of the Lord.
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Job then did more deeply wound the Devil, when being stript out of all, he gave Thanks to God,Job then did more deeply wound the devil, when being stripped out of all, he gave Thanks to God,
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than if he had distributed all to the Poor and Needy:
than if he had distributed all to the Poor and Needy:
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For it is much more to be stript of all, and to bear it patiently and thankfully,
For it is much more to be stripped of all, and to bear it patiently and thankfully,
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than for a Rich Man to give Alms, as it here hapned to Righteous Job. Hath the Fire taken hold upon your Houses,
than for a Rich Man to give Alms, as it Here happened to Righteous Job. Hath the Fire taken hold upon your Houses,
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and turned any of you out of your Dwellings, and consumed your whole Substance, Remember the Sufferings and Losses of Job. Give Thanks to God, who could (though He did not) have hindred that Mischance,
and turned any of you out of your Dwellings, and consumed your Whole Substance, remember the Sufferings and Losses of Job. Give Thanks to God, who could (though He did not) have hindered that Mischance,
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and thou shalt be sure to receive as equal a Reward, as if thou hadst put all into the Bosom of the Indigent.
and thou shalt be sure to receive as equal a Reward, as if thou Hadst put all into the Bosom of the Indigent.
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Therefore let us not rest in this, that we bear Afflictions, and suffer Losses, but labour to bring our Hearts to glorifie God in the Fires of Affliction. FINIS.
Therefore let us not rest in this, that we bear Afflictions, and suffer Losses, but labour to bring our Hearts to Glorify God in the Fires of Affliction. FINIS.
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