A funeral sermon preached at Newport-Pagnell, April 11, 1697 on the occasion of the sudden death of William Maxwell, a pious and hopeful young scholar belonging to Harvard-Colledge, in Cambridge, New-England.
The first Verse gives us his Picture draw• 〈 ◊ 〉 the Finger of God, which he twice Attested unto the Teeth of Satan, Ver. 8. Chap. 2, 3. which did draw the Malice and Envy of Satan against him.
The First Verse gives us his Picture draw• 〈 ◊ 〉 the Finger of God, which he twice Attested unto the Teeth of Satan, Ver. 8. Chap. 2, 3. which did draw the Malice and Envy of Satan against him.
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and by outward Gestures did demonstrate it, 20. yet did manifest a gracious Frame of Heart under all, 21. Satan's Commission, with a Limitation, renewed, 'tis executed to the full, Chap. 2. 6, 7. Job 's Wife, in discontent, gives him very ill Counsel, Ver. 9. Job Replies, Ver. 10. wherein he gently Reproves her, 2. gives a valid Reason for this Reproof, in the Words of my Text, in a double Interrogation:
and by outward Gestures did demonstrate it, 20. yet did manifest a gracious Frame of Heart under all, 21. Satan's Commission, with a Limitation, renewed, it's executed to the full, Chap. 2. 6, 7. Job is Wife, in discontent, gives him very ill Counsel, Ver. 9. Job Replies, Ver. 10. wherein he gently Reproves her, 2. gives a valid Reason for this Reproof, in the Words of my Text, in a double Interrogation:
Shall we receive, &c. The Good here spoken of, I presume, doth only intend the good things of this Life, such as Abraham speaks of, Luke 16 ▪ 25. unto the rich Man;
Shall we receive, etc. The Good Here spoken of, I presume, does only intend the good things of this Life, such as Abraham speaks of, Lycia 16 ▪ 25. unto the rich Man;
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In Wisdom he doth all things, whose Understanding is Infinite, Ps. 147. 5. and therefore is beyond our search, Isa. 40. 28. 4. His Justice, that doth not, nor can do us any wrong.
In Wisdom he does all things, whose Understanding is Infinite, Ps. 147. 5. and Therefore is beyond our search, Isaiah 40. 28. 4. His justice, that does not, nor can do us any wrong.
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1. All the Good we receive from Him is more than we deserve, for we are not worthy of the least of his Mercies, Gen. 32. 10. nay, contrary to our deserts;
1. All the Good we receive from Him is more than we deserve, for we Are not worthy of the least of his mercies, Gen. 32. 10. nay, contrary to our deserts;
This Truth came out of the Mouth of the Father of Lies, That skin for skin, and all that a man hath, will he give for his life, Job 2. 4. Importing, that Life is of so great a value, that it will weigh down all the Good we enjoy,
This Truth Come out of the Mouth of the Father of Lies, That skin for skin, and all that a man hath, will he give for his life, Job 2. 4. Importing, that Life is of so great a valve, that it will weigh down all the Good we enjoy,
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3. Whatever Evil we receive from the Hand of God, if we are his People, it is because there is need of it, 1 Pet. 1. 6, 7. The All-Wise GOD, that understands our Conditions, sees that we have need of such evil Things.
3. Whatever Evil we receive from the Hand of God, if we Are his People, it is Because there is need of it, 1 Pet. 1. 6, 7. The Alwise GOD, that understands our Conditions, sees that we have need of such evil Things.
It is no pleasurous thing with Him to Afflict his People, Lam. 3. 33. If a wise and faithful Physician, that knows our Distemper, sees that it is needful to breath a Vein,
It is no pleasurous thing with Him to Afflict his People, Lam. 3. 33. If a wise and faithful physician, that knows our Distemper, sees that it is needful to breath a Vein,
5. We should receive those evil Things, because they are designed for our good, Heb. 12. 10. and if we receive them as we ought, they will, no doubt, produce that effect, Isa. 27. 9. Rom. 8. 28.
5. We should receive those evil Things, Because they Are designed for our good, Hebrew 12. 10. and if we receive them as we ought, they will, no doubt, produce that Effect, Isaiah 27. 9. Rom. 8. 28.
with a consciencious endeavour to be Conformable to Him who hath left us an Example, How to bear the evils that we suffer, 1 Pet. 2. The manner how we should receive evil things from the hand of God.
with a conscientious endeavour to be Conformable to Him who hath left us an Exampl, How to bear the evils that we suffer, 1 Pet. 2. The manner how we should receive evil things from the hand of God.
Hence the Apostle concludes, we have need of it, Heb. 10. 36. as the Husbandman, Ja. 5. 7, 8. As we are to do all things without murmuring at the difficulties,
Hence the Apostle concludes, we have need of it, Hebrew 10. 36. as the Husbandman, Ja. 5. 7, 8. As we Are to do all things without murmuring At the difficulties,
4. Receive evil things from God's hand, with reflection upon our own evils, or the evil of our ways, Lam. 3. 40. Consideration of our ways is necessary,
4. Receive evil things from God's hand, with reflection upon our own evils, or the evil of our ways, Lam. 3. 40. Consideration of our ways is necessary,
when under the Rod, Hag. 1. 3. 5. Ecl. 7. 14 5. Diligently attending, or hearkening to the Voice of the Rod, Mic. 6. 9. that we may know something of the holy ends of God therein:
when under the Rod, Hag. 1. 3. 5. Ecl 7. 14 5. Diligently attending, or Harkening to the Voice of the Rod, Mic. 6. 9. that we may know something of the holy ends of God therein:
Pray for a Blessing upon the Rod, that you may be taught as well as chastened, Psal. 94. 12. And that the Rod may produce the peaceable Fruits of Righteousness.
Pray for a Blessing upon the Rod, that you may be taught as well as chastened, Psalm 94. 12. And that the Rod may produce the peaceable Fruits of Righteousness.
7. Thankfully, with our Holy Man, bless God for your Afflictions, Chap. 1. 21. Grace, in a lively exercise, doth not only bring Quietness unto the Mind in Affliction,
7. Thankfully, with our Holy Man, bless God for your Afflictions, Chap. 1. 21. Grace, in a lively exercise, does not only bring Quietness unto the Mind in Affliction,
1. Then, our good Things come not to us, by that which ignorant People commonly call Luck, or Fortune, which ought to be cut off from the Mouths of Christians: That which they call Fortune, is the Providence of God, without which not a Penny comes into your Purses,
1. Then, our good Things come not to us, by that which ignorant People commonly call Luck, or Fortune, which ought to be Cut off from the Mouths of Christians: That which they call Fortune, is the Providence of God, without which not a Penny comes into your Purses,
and industry, I say not only, or simply, but 'tis God that gives power to get Wealth, Deut. 8. 18. None have reason to Sacrifice to their own Net,
and industry, I say not only, or simply, but it's God that gives power to get Wealth, Deuteronomy 8. 18. None have reason to Sacrifice to their own Net,
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For Men may, and many do, rise up early, and set up late, and eat the bread of sorrow, Psal. 127. 2. and yet add not one cubit to their stature, Mat. 6 27. 'Tis true, the diligent hand, it's said, maketh rich, Prov. 10. 4. yet not without the blessing of the Lord, ver. 22. These make rich both in Spirituals and Temporals, not the one without the other;
For Men may, and many do, rise up early, and Set up late, and eat the bred of sorrow, Psalm 127. 2. and yet add not one cubit to their stature, Mathew 6 27. It's true, the diligent hand, it's said, makes rich, Curae 10. 4. yet not without the blessing of the Lord, ver. 22. These make rich both in Spirituals and Temporals, not the one without the other;
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3. Then should we trust in the Lord, Ps. 37. 3. and rely upon his Care and Providence, touching the good things of this World, who will give Grace, and Glory,
3. Then should we trust in the Lord, Ps. 37. 3. and rely upon his Care and Providence, touching the good things of this World, who will give Grace, and Glory,
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and with-hold no good thing from them that trust in Him, and walk uprightly before Him, Psal. 84. 11. He that feeds the Ravens, will not suffer the young Cranes to starve, as that good Man said on his Death-bed.
and withhold no good thing from them that trust in Him, and walk uprightly before Him, Psalm 84. 11. He that feeds the Ravens, will not suffer the young Cranes to starve, as that good Man said on his Deathbed.
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Whether we eat, or whether we drink, do all to the glory of God, 1 Cor. 10. 31. To honour Him with our substance, Prov. 3. 9. By doing good, and communicating, especially unto God's poor, Gal. 6. 10. And for Holy and Pious Uses, in promoting the Gospel and Interest of Christ.
Whither we eat, or whither we drink, do all to the glory of God, 1 Cor. 10. 31. To honour Him with our substance, Curae 3. 9. By doing good, and communicating, especially unto God's poor, Gal. 6. 10. And for Holy and Pious Uses, in promoting the Gospel and Interest of christ.
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6. Tho' all good things of this Life are received from his Hand, yet let us not be contented to have our Portion in them, that it may not be with us,
6. Though all good things of this Life Are received from his Hand, yet let us not be contented to have our Portion in them, that it may not be with us,
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and that there are too few that in their Commerce and Dealings with Men, do with Conscience observe that excellent Rule given by Christ, Mat. 7. 12. Whatsoever ye would that Men should do unto you, do ye even so unto them.
and that there Are too few that in their Commerce and Dealings with Men, do with Conscience observe that excellent Rule given by christ, Mathew 7. 12. Whatsoever you would that Men should do unto you, do you even so unto them.
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when angry, that smiteth his hands at the Party that offends him, and the Lord will avenge such, 1 Thes. 4. 6. I have read of a great Lady, that being in a City that was Besieged, Contracted with the Besiegers to deliver up the City, on condition they would give her all the Gold, Jewels,
when angry, that smites his hands At the Party that offends him, and the Lord will avenge such, 1 Thebes 4. 6. I have read of a great Lady, that being in a city that was Besieged, Contracted with the Besiegers to deliver up the city, on condition they would give her all the Gold, Jewels,
and precious Stones, that were found therein. Agreement was made, the City delivered up, and the Gold, &c. were cast upon her, and crushed her to death.
and precious Stones, that were found therein. Agreement was made, the city Delivered up, and the Gold, etc. were cast upon her, and crushed her to death.
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4. Those that by unjust and unlawful ways do gain the good things of this World, together with them do gain a Curse, Prov. 3. 33. So that those things,
4. Those that by unjust and unlawful ways do gain the good things of this World, together with them do gain a Curse, Curae 3. 33. So that those things,
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and if He taketh away, as none can hinder Him, neither may we question Him, or say, What doest Thou, or why doest Thou so? Job 9. 12. 2. Thy Child was the delight of thine Heart, therefore thou wouldest have had him been continued with thee;
and if He Takes away, as none can hinder Him, neither may we question Him, or say, What dost Thou, or why dost Thou so? Job 9. 12. 2. Thy Child was the delight of thine Heart, Therefore thou Wouldst have had him been continued with thee;
but not so heavy as your Sins were, that was laid upon Christ, the which He bore, Isa. 53. 6. 12. 1 Pet. 2. 24. He bore them on his own Body on the Tree, to bear,
but not so heavy as your Sins were, that was laid upon christ, the which He boar, Isaiah 53. 6. 12. 1 Pet. 2. 24. He boar them on his own Body on the Tree, to bear,
5. It may be he had taken up too much room in your Heart, and was lodged in the bed which the Lord had chosen to lye in ▪ and therefore takes him out of the way, that He might have your Hearts more fixed upon Him.
5. It may be he had taken up too much room in your Heart, and was lodged in the Bed which the Lord had chosen to lie in ▪ and Therefore Takes him out of the Way, that He might have your Hearts more fixed upon Him.
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6. If the Affliction be great, and the Burthen be heavy, do the best you can to lessen your Affliction, and make your Burthen lighter, this is done by a quiet, silent submission unto the Will of God, in this awful Providence; whereas impatience,
6. If the Affliction be great, and the Burden be heavy, do the best you can to lessen your Affliction, and make your Burden lighter, this is done by a quiet, silent submission unto the Will of God, in this awful Providence; whereas impatience,
He glories in his Servant Job, in the face of the Devil, on this account, Chap. 2. 3. 11. By such a carriage in afflictions, we imitate our Lord Jesus, who by his patient bearing all that He underwent, from the hand of God and man, did give us an example ▪ and certainly it becomes a Christian,
He Glories in his Servant Job, in the face of the devil, on this account, Chap. 2. 3. 11. By such a carriage in afflictions, we imitate our Lord jesus, who by his patient bearing all that He underwent, from the hand of God and man, did give us an Exampl ▪ and Certainly it becomes a Christian,
