The improvement of navigation a great cause of the increase of knowledge a sermon preached June 7, 1680 before the Corporation of Trinity House in Deptford Strand, at the election of their master / by Richard Holden, Vicar of Deptford.
In the prophetical, there are predictions of strange Revolutions, and of great changes and alterations of Government, which should happen in several of the great Kingdoms of the World;
In the prophetical, there Are predictions of strange Revolutions, and of great changes and alterations of Government, which should happen in several of the great Kingdoms of the World;
In the three first Verses of this Chapter, he speaks of the twofold coming of Christ, at first to publish and confirm the Gospel, vers. 1. the other, to reward his faithful Servants,
In the three First Verses of this Chapter, he speaks of the twofold coming of christ, At First to publish and confirm the Gospel, vers. 1. the other, to reward his faithful Servants,
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and to punish obstinate and incorrigible Sinners, ver. 2, 3. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the Earth shall awake, some to everlasting life,
and to Punish obstinate and incorrigible Sinners, ver. 2, 3. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the Earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life,
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that is, to preserve it carefully, that afterwards by comparing the prophecies with the events, men may see that these things were known to God long before.
that is, to preserve it carefully, that afterwards by comparing the prophecies with the events, men may see that these things were known to God long before.
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before the accomplishment of this great Prophecy, concerning the consummation and conclusion of all things, the end of the World and the Day of Judgment, Many shall pass to and fro, and knowledge shall be encreased.
before the accomplishment of this great Prophecy, Concerning the consummation and conclusion of all things, the end of the World and the Day of Judgement, Many shall pass to and from, and knowledge shall be increased.
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as well as most suitable to the occasion of this solemn Assembly, is, That in these Words the Prophet foretells the great improvement there should be of Navigation in the latter Ages of the World.
as well as most suitable to the occasion of this solemn Assembly, is, That in these Words the Prophet foretells the great improvement there should be of Navigation in the latter Ages of the World.
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And this Interpretation I ground upon the proper notion of the Hebrew Verb here used NONLATINALPHABET which as it signifies in Scripture generally any way of motion or passage,
And this Interpretation I ground upon the proper notion of the Hebrew Verb Here used which as it signifies in Scripture generally any Way of motion or passage,
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and the words which come from it referre to this sense, NONLATINALPHABET Ezek. 27.8. is rendered Mariners, and vers. 26. thy rowers, and Isai. 33.21. NONLATINALPHABET is a Gally with Oars. And to this sence the vulgar Latine had an eye when it translates the words of the Text, Plurimi pertransibunt, & multiplex erit scientia, Many shall pass through (as it were from one end of the World to another) and knowledge shall be encreased.
and the words which come from it refer to this sense, Ezekiel 27.8. is rendered Mariners, and vers. 26. thy rowers, and Isaiah 33.21. is a Galley with Oars. And to this sense the Vulgar Latin had an eye when it translates the words of the Text, Plurimi pertransibunt, & multiplex erit scientia, Many shall pass through (as it were from one end of the World to Another) and knowledge shall be increased.
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And how exactly the event has answered the Prophecy, will easily appear to any one who considers that the Mediterranean was the biggest Sea which was known to the wisest Nations of those Ages, the Hebrews, Greeks and Romans, whence in all their Languages it is called the Great Sea, it being greater by far than any other they knew;
And how exactly the event has answered the Prophecy, will Easily appear to any one who considers that the Mediterranean was the biggest Sea which was known to the Wisest nations of those Ages, the Hebrews, Greeks and Romans, whence in all their Languages it is called the Great Sea, it being greater by Far than any other they knew;
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And though they had heard of the Ocean, which is mentioned by Homer, yet little or no use of it was made in many Ages for Navigation, insomuch that St. Clemens, who lived in the first Age of Christianity, says, NONLATINALPHABET, that the Ocean was not to be passed by men;
And though they had herd of the Ocean, which is mentioned by Homer, yet little or no use of it was made in many Ages for Navigation, insomuch that Saint Clemens, who lived in the First Age of Christianity, Says,, that the Ocean was not to be passed by men;
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and yet it is thought that he meant no other but the narrow Sea which is betwixt England and France. Further than Hercules 's Pillars or Gades, they accounted,
and yet it is Thought that he meant no other but the narrow Sea which is betwixt England and France. Further than Hercules is Pillars or Gades, they accounted,
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after a voyage of three years, they were come home, affirmed that they had sailed around Africk, NONLATINALPHABET where they had the Sun on their right hand, and so returned by the Streights through the Mediterranean into Egypt again;
After a voyage of three Years, they were come home, affirmed that they had sailed around Africa, where they had the Sun on their right hand, and so returned by the Straights through the Mediterranean into Egypt again;
as is manifest from the length of time spent in one of those Voyages, three years, which is now performed in less than half the time from these parts of the World,
as is manifest from the length of time spent in one of those Voyages, three Years, which is now performed in less than half the time from these parts of the World,
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as we read of Hanno a Carthaginian, who, it is like, was the first that ventured out of the Streights, and built some Cities upon the neighbouring Coasts of Afric, that he valued himself so highly upon this performance,
as we read of Hanno a Carthaginian, who, it is like, was the First that ventured out of the Straights, and built Some Cities upon the neighbouring Coasts of Afric, that he valued himself so highly upon this performance,
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and that others might think so of him too, Aelian says, he had taught certain Birds to call him, The Great God Hanno: So was he puffed up with a successful Voyage into distant and unknown Places.
and that Others might think so of him too, Aelian Says, he had taught certain Birds to call him, The Great God Hanno: So was he puffed up with a successful Voyage into distant and unknown Places.
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And Tacitus speaking of some seditious Souldiers in the Roman Army, who seizing upon three Vessels, compelled the Mariners to sail with them round about this Island of Britain: He calls it magnum & memorabile facinus, a great and daring attempt, which deserved to have the memory of it perpetuated to all Generations.
And Tacitus speaking of Some seditious Soldiers in the Roman Army, who seizing upon three Vessels, compelled the Mariners to sail with them round about this Island of Britain: He calls it magnum & memorabile facinus, a great and daring attempt, which deserved to have the memory of it perpetuated to all Generations.
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And now, I am sure, I need not in this Auditory adde any thing to shew how much the modern improvements are advanced beyond the utmost that the boldest Adventurers of old could attain to:
And now, I am sure, I need not in this Auditory add any thing to show how much the modern improvements Are advanced beyond the utmost that the Boldest Adventurers of old could attain to:
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that together with Navigation, knowledge should likewise proportionably advance too. 1. The knowledge of Nature. 2. The knowledge of Arts. 3. The knowledge of Divine Providence;
that together with Navigation, knowledge should likewise proportionably advance too. 1. The knowledge of Nature. 2. The knowledge of Arts. 3. The knowledge of Divine Providence;
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and wise and gracious, that God is, who formed them and all the other Creatures, which do continually preach and instruct men in the glories of the great Creator.
and wise and gracious, that God is, who formed them and all the other Creatures, which do continually preach and instruct men in the Glories of the great Creator.
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And for this reason the Psalmist calls upon the Heavens, and Sun, and Moon, Psal. 148. and Stars to praise the Lord, because those heavenly bodies do by their beauty,
And for this reason the Psalmist calls upon the Heavens, and Sun, and Moon, Psalm 148. and Stars to praise the Lord, Because those heavenly bodies do by their beauty,
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and contrary to the laws of Architecture, he made the Heavens first and then the Earth, set up the roof before he laid the foundation:) if you look down upon the Earth, God made that variety of Seeds, that diversity of Plants, that multitude of living Creatures:
and contrary to the laws of Architecture, he made the Heavens First and then the Earth, Set up the roof before he laid the Foundation:) if you look down upon the Earth, God made that variety of Seeds, that diversity of Plants, that multitude of living Creatures:
and Thrones, and Dominions, and Powers? or of the Soul that is in us, which gives life to the body, moves the parts, acts the senses, comprehends so many things in its memory,
and Thrones, and Dominions, and Powers? or of the Soul that is in us, which gives life to the body, moves the parts, acts the Senses, comprehends so many things in its memory,
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and discerns and judges of them by its understanding? And if we be at a loss in speaking of the effects, with what language can we sufficiently magnifie the glories of the Almighty cause of all?
and discerns and judges of them by its understanding? And if we be At a loss in speaking of the effects, with what language can we sufficiently magnify the Glories of the Almighty cause of all?
It was a general opinion amongst the Ancients, that the Countries which lie under or near the Aequinoctial Line, were not habitable by reason of the great and violent heats they must be subject to;
It was a general opinion among the Ancients, that the Countries which lie under or near the Equinoctial Line, were not habitable by reason of the great and violent heats they must be Subject to;
I know a worthy writer of our own Nation is pleased to affirm, That Tertullian of all the Ancients was of another opinion which came nearer to the truth,
I know a worthy writer of our own nation is pleased to affirm, That Tertullian of all the Ancients was of Another opinion which Come nearer to the truth,
severed from the known world by the hedge and fence, as it were, of the fiery Zone, which not being to be past through, it is like the Angels flaming Sword, to keep men from approaching near that Paradise which lies beyond it.
severed from the known world by the hedge and fence, as it were, of the fiery Zone, which not being to be passed through, it is like the Angels flaming Sword, to keep men from approaching near that Paradise which lies beyond it.
And give me leave to observe in passing, that possibly this conceit of his in first making this earthly Paradise to be the seat of the Blessed till the Resurrection,
And give me leave to observe in passing, that possibly this conceit of his in First making this earthly Paradise to be the seat of the Blessed till the Resurrection,
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and then placing it beyond this (as he imagined) burning Region, might give rise to the Doctrine of Purgatory in the Romish Church, which teaches that there is a place of flames to be gone through after Death,
and then placing it beyond this (as he imagined) burning Region, might give rise to the Doctrine of Purgatory in the Romish Church, which Teaches that there is a place of flames to be gone through After Death,
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For experience and late discoveries have convinced the World, that those parts, which of old were with some colour of reason judged uninhabitable, are not only well peopled,
For experience and late discoveries have convinced the World, that those parts, which of old were with Some colour of reason judged uninhabitable, Are not only well peopled,
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but withal so excellent in the pleasant and healthful temperature of the Air, and so abundantly stored with all manner of provision and delight, that they yield to no part of the Earth, but go beyond all others.
but withal so excellent in the pleasant and healthful temperature of the Air, and so abundantly stored with all manner of provision and delight, that they yield to no part of the Earth, but go beyond all Others.
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for had that been true which Strabo affirms, and was generally believed, that if we divide the Earth into five parts, three of them are NONLATINALPHABET uncapable of inhabitants, the scoffing Atheist would have had some colour to ask,
for had that been true which Strabo affirms, and was generally believed, that if we divide the Earth into five parts, three of them Are uncapable of inhabitants, the scoffing Atheist would have had Some colour to ask,
But now, when we consider that that part of it which the greatest Wits of former ages judging in appearance with great reason, did conclude to be almost all flame,
But now, when we Consider that that part of it which the greatest Wits of former ages judging in appearance with great reason, did conclude to be almost all flame,
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so unsupportably hot, that men could not live or breathe in it, is now found by experience to be so far from that, that it is rather the Garden and Paradise of the whole Earth;
so unsupportably hight, that men could not live or breathe in it, is now found by experience to be so Far from that, that it is rather the Garden and Paradise of the Whole Earth;
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it will teach us thus much, that as the Apostle speaks, The wisdom of this world (even of the wisest men in it) is foolishness with God: and that there cannot be a greater folly,
it will teach us thus much, that as the Apostle speaks, The Wisdom of this world (even of the Wisest men in it) is foolishness with God: and that there cannot be a greater folly,
Ignorance and Impiety have only one thing now to object, which is, That still those parts of the Earth which lie under each Pole, are by reason of their excessive cold not to be inhabited.
Ignorance and Impiety have only one thing now to Object, which is, That still those parts of the Earth which lie under each Pole, Are by reason of their excessive cold not to be inhabited.
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For the Sun, the Fountain of heat, being most fitly placed in the middle betwixt the two Tropicks, it was necessary that under each Pole there should be a fountain of Cold too, which might disperse it self over all the World to temper and allay the Suns heat,
For the Sun, the Fountain of heat, being most fitly placed in the middle betwixt the two Tropics, it was necessary that under each Pole there should be a fountain of Cold too, which might disperse it self over all the World to temper and allay the Suns heat,
And without this cold, the watry humour would have been quite consumed, which yet is no less necessary to the production and conservation of things than heat it self is.
And without this cold, the watery humour would have been quite consumed, which yet is no less necessary to the production and conservation of things than heat it self is.
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2. The knowledge of Arts. Without Winds, and Seas, and Ships, as Seneca truly speaks, man would have been imperitum animal, an ignorant and unknowing Creature, confined to his own home without the benefit or so much as the knowledge of what might be learnt from the People,
2. The knowledge of Arts. Without Winds, and Seas, and Ships, as Senecca truly speaks, man would have been imperitum animal, an ignorant and unknowing Creature, confined to his own home without the benefit or so much as the knowledge of what might be learned from the People,
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No Nation is so self-sufficient as to abound with all the provisions of life, but either wants or does but sparingly enjoy what others have in great abundance, both for themselves and strangers, some of which are for necessity and use, others for delight and ornament:
No nation is so self-sufficient as to abound with all the provisions of life, but either Wants or does but sparingly enjoy what Others have in great abundance, both for themselves and Strangers, Some of which Are for necessity and use, Others for delight and ornament:
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One Nation is a Granary for Corn, another a Wardrobe for Cloathing, a third a Vineyard for Wine, a fourth a Mine for Gold and Silver, a fifth a Store-house for all Provisions of War:
One nation is a Granary for Corn, Another a Wardrobe for Clothing, a third a Vineyard for Wine, a fourth a Mine for Gold and Silver, a fifth a Storehouse for all Provisions of War:
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when only a small part of it towards the end of Cornwall was discovered by the Phoenicians, (as Strabo tells us) they valued it so highly for the Mines of Tin which they found there, that they did NONLATINALPHABET, conceal and keep it close from all the World besides, that they might engross the benefit of that useful commodity to themselves:
when only a small part of it towards the end of Cornwall was discovered by the Phoenicians, (as Strabo tells us) they valued it so highly for the Mines of Tin which they found there, that they did, conceal and keep it close from all the World beside, that they might engross the benefit of that useful commodity to themselves:
And adds withal, That one of their Ships being followed by the Romans out of a design to discover the place, the Commander discerning their intent, ran his Ship on shore,
And adds withal, That one of their Ships being followed by the Romans out of a Design to discover the place, the Commander discerning their intent, ran his Ship on shore,
Now Ships are the great Bridge of a Kingdom, which reach from hence to the East or West Indies, transport into foreign Countries what can be spared at home,
Now Ships Are the great Bridge of a Kingdom, which reach from hence to the East or West Indies, transport into foreign Countries what can be spared At home,
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This Consideration put some great Philosophers, Pythagoras and Plato, upon travelling all the learned World over, that they might enjoy the Conversation of knowing men, who were not all confined to one Countrey, however the vanity of the Greeks reckoned all the World but themselves barbarous.
This Consideration put Some great Philosophers, Pythagoras and Plato, upon traveling all the learned World over, that they might enjoy the Conversation of knowing men, who were not all confined to one Country, however the vanity of the Greeks reckoned all the World but themselves barbarous.
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Whenas yet their own Writers confess, They learn'd Arithmetick and Astronomy (we may add the very use of Letters too) from the Phoenicians, who were the greatest Merchants and Navigators of those Ages,
Whenas yet their own Writers confess, They learned Arithmetic and Astronomy (we may add the very use of Letters too) from the Phoenicians, who were the greatest Merchant's and Navigators of those Ages,
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whence it is that Homer calls the Sidonians NONLATINALPHABET, as being men who had acquaintance with all the best and most ingenious Arts. And the Scripture it self,
whence it is that Homer calls the Sidonians, as being men who had acquaintance with all the best and most ingenious Arts. And the Scripture it self,
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but because it was the chief City of all Phoenicia, having a convenient Haven, and abounding in shipping, whereby it became exceeding rich and populous;
but Because it was the chief city of all Phoenicia, having a convenient Haven, and abounding in shipping, whereby it became exceeding rich and populous;
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Men are wont to think with some kind of astonishment upon those mighty miracles, which God wrought for his ancient people, in dividing the Red Sea, and drying up the River Jordan; but truly,
Men Are wont to think with Some kind of astonishment upon those mighty Miracles, which God wrought for his ancient people, in dividing the Read Sea, and drying up the River Jordan; but truly,
if we were not shamefully blinded by our own sin and ignorance, which keep us employed about any thing rather than in weighing and meditating on the works of God, we might every day see wonders as great as these, which ought in reason to induce us to the admiration and love and worship of our heavenly Father.
if we were not shamefully blinded by our own since and ignorance, which keep us employed about any thing rather than in weighing and meditating on the works of God, we might every day see wonders as great as these, which ought in reason to induce us to the admiration and love and worship of our heavenly Father.
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The Sea, with its huge body of Waters, does daily with a mighty violence beat upon the humble shore, which is no firm or well-compacted body neither, but an heap of Sand;
The Sea, with its huge body of Waters, does daily with a mighty violence beatrice upon the humble shore, which is no firm or well-compacted body neither, but an heap of Sand;
this is all the Bars and Gates which Almighty God speaks of that He hath set to it, and yet by these it is restrained in the midst of its greatest rage and tumult,
this is all the Bars and Gates which Almighty God speaks of that He hath Set to it, and yet by these it is restrained in the midst of its greatest rage and tumult,
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And though this be that which the Psalmist immediately referres to, yet the Deep has many other wonders, the vast extent of it proportionable (according to the most moderate account) to the whole Earth, which is dry and not covered with waters;
And though this be that which the Psalmist immediately refers to, yet the Deep has many other wonders, the vast extent of it proportionable (according to the most moderate account) to the Whole Earth, which is dry and not covered with waters;
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But, as I observed before, the Ocean being unknown in those times and places, the Prophet by the great and wide Sea, must be supposed to mean the Mediterranean: and that likewise carries in it peculiar marks of Divine Wisedome and Providence. I shall name but two;
But, as I observed before, the Ocean being unknown in those times and places, the Prophet by the great and wide Sea, must be supposed to mean the Mediterranean: and that likewise carries in it peculiar marks of Divine Wisdom and Providence. I shall name but two;
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it hath pleased God in his wise Providence to prepare a most convenient outlet for them all by the Streights mouth into the great Ocean. For it is a vain conceit of those who think this was not a work of God from the beginning,
it hath pleased God in his wise Providence to prepare a most convenient outlet for them all by the Straights Mouth into the great Ocean. For it is a vain conceit of those who think this was not a work of God from the beginning,
but an effect of mans art afterwards, and that at the first Creation there was a neck of Land reaching from Spain to Africk. Had this been so, where must the Mediterranean Sea have emptied it self of all those waters which it received from abroad? So that plainly, had it not been for that passage through which it discharges it self, all those goodly Countries that border upon it must have been in perpetual danger of being drowned and overwhelmed;
but an Effect of men art afterwards, and that At the First Creation there was a neck of Land reaching from Spain to Africa. Had this been so, where must the Mediterranean Sea have emptied it self of all those waters which it received from abroad? So that plainly, had it not been for that passage through which it discharges it self, all those goodly Countries that border upon it must have been in perpetual danger of being drowned and overwhelmed;
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The other is, The convenient situation of this Sea, so fitly placed for the maintaining of Society and Traffick betwixt all the parts of the anciently known World;
The other is, The convenient situation of this Sea, so fitly placed for the maintaining of Society and Traffic betwixt all the parts of the anciently known World;
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The right worship of the true God was confined to one Nation, the rest of the World was overspread with Superstition and Idolatry, In times past God suffered all Nations to walk in their own ways.
The right worship of the true God was confined to one nation, the rest of the World was overspread with Superstition and Idolatry, In times passed God suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.
and there is neither Jew nor Greek, Gal. 3.28. neither bond nor free, neither male nor female, but all are one in Christ Jesus: Act. 10.35. and in every Nation be that feareth him and worketh righteousness is accepted with him.
and there is neither Jew nor Greek, Gal. 3.28. neither bound nor free, neither male nor female, but all Are one in christ jesus: Act. 10.35. and in every nation be that fears him and works righteousness is accepted with him.
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Now what more glorious employment can any man wish to himself in this life, than to be Gods hand to reach forth the greatest of his blessings to Mankind? It is certainly far more honourable to be an instrument of Gods Goodness, than of his Power;
Now what more glorious employment can any man wish to himself in this life, than to be God's hand to reach forth the greatest of his blessings to Mankind? It is Certainly Far more honourable to be an Instrument of God's goodness, than of his Power;
Now the improvements which have been made in the Art of Navigation of late Ages, have put fair opportunities into the hands of Christians to spread the knowledg of their great Redeemer,
Now the improvements which have been made in the Art of Navigation of late Ages, have put fair opportunities into the hands of Christians to spread the knowledge of their great Redeemer,
but of old, when men kept close by the shore, no great discoveries or long voyages could be made, they being, in a dark night when they could not see the Stars or discern the Watch-towers or high Trees by the Sea side, always in extreme dread of shipwrack.
but of old, when men kept close by the shore, no great discoveries or long voyages could be made, they being, in a dark night when they could not see the Stars or discern the Watch-towers or high Trees by the Sea side, always in extreme dread of shipwreck.
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And it justly deserves to be looked upon as a wonderful effect of Divine Providence, that God who had promised to his Son the utmost ends of the Earth for his possession, should now in this old Age of the World bless it with that useful discovery, by the help whereof the saving Doctrine of the Gospel,
And it justly deserves to be looked upon as a wondered Effect of Divine Providence, that God who had promised to his Son the utmost ends of the Earth for his possession, should now in this old Age of the World bless it with that useful discovery, by the help whereof the Saving Doctrine of the Gospel,
And it would be a great Glory to any amongst us, who have the opportunity of conversing with Infidels and barbarous Heathens that sit in darkness and the shadow of death;
And it would be a great Glory to any among us, who have the opportunity of conversing with Infidels and barbarous heathens that fit in darkness and the shadow of death;
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And indeed, it is not to be doubted but that it belongs only to such who are called and solemnly set apart to that holy Function, ordinarily, publickly,
And indeed, it is not to be doubted but that it belongs only to such who Are called and solemnly Set apart to that holy Function, ordinarily, publicly,
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yet all Christians, keeping within the sphere of their vocation, may comfort and edifie one another, as the Apostle bids them do, and commends them for doing.
yet all Christians, keeping within the sphere of their vocation, may Comfort and edify one Another, as the Apostle bids them do, and commends them for doing.
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Though under the Law, God had setled the Priesthood in the Tribe of Levi, yet he gives this command to all Israel, Deut. 6.6, 7. And these words which I command thee this day shall be in thine heart,
Though under the Law, God had settled the Priesthood in the Tribe of Levi, yet he gives this command to all Israel, Deuteronomy 6.6, 7. And these words which I command thee this day shall be in thine heart,
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of those in verse 4. it is NONLATINALPHABET, they told the glad tidings, all the Christians who were scattered abroad, people as well as Preachers, related to others what they knew both of the Doctrine of Christ and his Apostles,
of those in verse 4. it is, they told the glad tidings, all the Christians who were scattered abroad, people as well as Preachers, related to Others what they knew both of the Doctrine of christ and his Apostles,
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But of Philip it is said verse 5. that he did NONLATINALPHABET, publickly and solemnly, as an Officer designed to the work, he preached Christ; and verse 12. he baptized them also, he openly exercised the office of a Deacon or Minister amongst them,
But of Philip it is said verse 5. that he did, publicly and solemnly, as an Officer designed to the work, he preached christ; and verse 12. he baptised them also, he openly exercised the office of a Deacon or Minister among them,
To this purpose we have an eminent instance in Church-History of two Christian Youths, Erumentius and Aedesius, who being delivered Captives to the King of the Indies, did by degrees advance so far in his favour as that he intrusted them in very weighty and important affairs;
To this purpose we have an eminent instance in Church history of two Christian Youths, Erumentius and Aedesius, who being Delivered Captives to the King of the Indies, did by Degrees advance so Far in his favour as that he Entrusted them in very weighty and important affairs;
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these men took all opportunities to acquaint the Indians with the Doctrine of Christianity, and found many of them very ready to listen to it, whereupon, having confirmed them what they could in the Faith, they returned into their own Country.
these men took all opportunities to acquaint the Indians with the Doctrine of Christianity, and found many of them very ready to listen to it, whereupon, having confirmed them what they could in the Faith, they returned into their own Country.
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the good man judging him who had laid the foundation the fittest person to erect the building, ordained him Bishop of India, and sent him back amongst them, where by his Preaching and Miracles and holy Life, he converted an infinite number of them to the Faith,
the good man judging him who had laid the Foundation the Fittest person to erect the building, ordained him Bishop of India, and sent him back among them, where by his Preaching and Miracles and holy Life, he converted an infinite number of them to the Faith,
This was it which Moses so highly commended in the Merchants of Zebulun, whose dwelling was at the Haven of the Sea, as dying Jacob foretold, Gen. 49.13. who as by their Traffick with foraign Countries they did hugely enrich themselves and did suck the abundance of the Sea, Deut. 33.19. and of treasures hid in the sand, as Moses words are;
This was it which Moses so highly commended in the Merchant's of Zebulun, whose Dwelling was At the Haven of the Sea, as dying Jacob foretold, Gen. 49.13. who as by their Traffic with foreign Countries they did hugely enrich themselves and did suck the abundance of the Sea, Deuteronomy 33.19. and of treasures hid in the sand, as Moses words Are;
so they made use of their trading abroad, as he speaks in the beginning of that Verse, to call the people to the mountain, and to offer sacrifices of Righteousness: By occasion of their Trading and commerce and acquaintance with the Heathens, they used all means to win them to the love of true Religion and to the worship of the God of Israel.
so they made use of their trading abroad, as he speaks in the beginning of that Verse, to call the people to the mountain, and to offer Sacrifices of Righteousness: By occasion of their Trading and commerce and acquaintance with the heathens, they used all means to win them to the love of true Religion and to the worship of the God of Israel.
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And this would be your praise, if, as you follow their employment, you would tread in their steps, and do what you can to Turn men from Idols to serve the living God, by your instruction, if you be able;
And this would be your praise, if, as you follow their employment, you would tread in their steps, and do what you can to Turn men from Idols to serve the living God, by your instruction, if you be able;
but however by your example, walking honestly towards them that are without, and by your Justice and Temperance and other Christian Graces adorning your good Profession:
but however by your Exampl, walking honestly towards them that Are without, and by your justice and Temperance and other Christian Graces adorning your good Profession:
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When the Unbeliever shall see the Christian sober and composed and regular in his whole conversation, he will be astonished (saith St. Chrysostom *) and will be ready to say, Certainly the God of the Christians is a great God:
When the Unbeliever shall see the Christian Sobrium and composed and regular in his Whole Conversation, he will be astonished (Says Saint Chrysostom *) and will be ready to say, Certainly the God of the Christians is a great God:
It is a known saying of Plato 's, that if virtue could assume an humane shape, its beauties and excellencies are so great, that all men would be taken with the love and admiration of it:
It is a known saying of Plato is, that if virtue could assume an humane shape, its beauty's and excellencies Are so great, that all men would be taken with the love and admiration of it:
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Justin Martyr gives us himself for an instance of this, who as he says, being brought up in the School of Plato, and hearing the Christians every where spoken against, NONLATINALPHABET,
Justin Martyr gives us himself for an instance of this, who as he Says, being brought up in the School of Plato, and hearing the Christians every where spoken against,,
but seeing them fearless of death, and whatever the world accounts dreadful, he concluded it was impossible they should be wicked or voluptuous persons, (as they were represented to be) who were so resolute and constant in the greatest dangers.
but seeing them fearless of death, and whatever the world accounts dreadful, he concluded it was impossible they should be wicked or voluptuous Persons, (as they were represented to be) who were so resolute and constant in the greatest dangers.
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When the lives of Christians are visible Sermons, and as the Blessed Ignatius says of a Primitive Bishop, NONLATINALPHABET, that his whole carriage and behaviour was a constant lecture of all Christian graces, whereby at once,
When the lives of Christians Are visible Sermons, and as the Blessed Ignatius Says of a Primitive Bishop,, that his Whole carriage and behaviour was a constant lecture of all Christian graces, whereby At once,
and that all his life long, he preached to his whole Diocess, then it is no wonder if (as he there adds) that even Atheists and the most prophane contemners of Religion could not chuse but stand in awe of such a person:
and that all his life long, he preached to his Whole Diocese, then it is no wonder if (as he there adds) that even Atheists and the most profane contemners of Religion could not choose but stand in awe of such a person:
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And certainly it would tend much to the honour of Christianity, for you to manifest by your regular and exemplary lives, what influence the commands and promises and threatnings of the Gospel, have had upon your own hearts.
And Certainly it would tend much to the honour of Christianity, for you to manifest by your regular and exemplary lives, what influence the commands and promises and threatenings of the Gospel, have had upon your own hearts.
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do you show the reality of it in your lives, by making it evident to those Heathens with whom you Converse and Traffick, that your separation to Christ, your being markt out and designed for his in your Baptism, has imprinted an indeleble Character of all Christian Vertues and Graces upon your Souls:
do you show the reality of it in your lives, by making it evident to those heathens with whom you Converse and Traffic, that your separation to christ, your being marked out and designed for his in your Baptism, has imprinted an indelible Character of all Christian Virtues and Graces upon your Souls:
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The Kingdom of Heaven, that is, the Doctrine of the Gospel being a rich Jewel, a pearl of great price, which well deserves the parting with all we have, for the attainment of it.
The Kingdom of Heaven, that is, the Doctrine of the Gospel being a rich Jewel, a pearl of great price, which well deserves the parting with all we have, for the attainment of it.
For certainly, next to that Peace which passeth all Understanding, the calm and serenity which ariseth from a good Conscience and a sense of Gods favour, there is nothing can be matter of more real and solid joy,
For Certainly, next to that Peace which passes all Understanding, the Cam and serenity which arises from a good Conscience and a sense of God's favour, there is nothing can be matter of more real and solid joy,
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than to have rescued a Soul from the jaws of everlasting Misery, to have made another happy, to have been the instrument of my Brothers Eternal welfare.
than to have rescued a Soul from the Jaws of everlasting Misery, to have made Another happy, to have been the Instrument of my Brother's Eternal welfare.
