Rich treasure in earthen vessels a sermon preached, Jan. 1, 1662/3, at the funeral of that reverend and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, Mr. James Nalton, late minister of God's word at St. Leonards Foster-lane / by T. Horton ...
an instance of which we have here in this present Scripture which the Apostle Paul signifies to us concerning the enjoyment of the Ministry of the Gospel of Christ.
an instance of which we have Here in this present Scripture which the Apostle Paul signifies to us Concerning the enjoyment of the Ministry of the Gospel of christ.
He had in the verse before the Text, told us the great priviledge that both Ministers and others had in having the glorious Gospel, viz. The light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, shining into our hearts;
He had in the verse before the Text, told us the great privilege that both Ministers and Others had in having the glorious Gospel, viz. The Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of jesus christ, shining into our hearts;
I. The Dispensation it self, This Treasure we have in earthen Vessels, &c. II. The account of it, That the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
I. The Dispensation it self, This Treasure we have in earthen Vessels, etc. II The account of it, That the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
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therefore it is we read of the Riches of Christ, of the Riches of the Gospel. The Scripture makes mention of three things wherein the Gospel is agreeable to a treasure.
Therefore it is we read of the Riches of christ, of the Riches of the Gospel. The Scripture makes mention of three things wherein the Gospel is agreeable to a treasure.
a Treasure consists of things of worth and dignity; and thus is the Gospel; in it are contained excellent and admirable truths, the Mysteries of salvation by Christ;
a Treasure consists of things of worth and dignity; and thus is the Gospel; in it Are contained excellent and admirable truths, the Mysteres of salvation by christ;
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But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding? saith Job, ch. 28. v. 12. The peace of the Gospel is a treasure hid in the field, not found by every one.
But where shall Wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding? Says Job, changed. 28. v. 12. The peace of the Gospel is a treasure hid in the field, not found by every one.
so the Apostle hints, 'tis not onely light, but a shining light, which hath shined into our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, &c. 'Tis a treasure in this respect, viz. in the discovery and shining of it, the conveyances, the several gifts and graces of the ministry, by which the Gospel is conveyed to us, makes up a treasure;
so the Apostle hints, it's not only Light, but a shining Light, which hath shined into our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God, etc. It's a treasure in this respect, viz. in the discovery and shining of it, the conveyances, the several Gifts and graces of the Ministry, by which the Gospel is conveyed to us, makes up a treasure;
1. We must labour for it, be diligent in the search of it, dig for it as for hidden treasures. Lift up thy voice for understanding, &c. Prov. 2.2,3,4.
1. We must labour for it, be diligent in the search of it, dig for it as for hidden treasures. Lift up thy voice for understanding, etc. Curae 2.2,3,4.
Dig for it, you know there is a great deal of pains taken, and labour used to get Worldly treasure, What would not men venture for it? they will go over Sea and Land, go through sire and water, expose themselves to all dangers for earthly treasure, make unto themselves friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, pass away a great deal of time,
Dig for it, you know there is a great deal of pains taken, and labour used to get Worldly treasure, What would not men venture for it? they will go over Sea and Land, go through sire and water, expose themselves to all dangers for earthly treasure, make unto themselves Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, pass away a great deal of time,
so we ought, as being made partakers thereof, I rejoyced at thy word, even as one that had found great spoyls, (saith David ) so should we rejoyce always in this treasure.
so we ought, as being made partakers thereof, I rejoiced At thy word, even as one that had found great spoils, (Says David) so should we rejoice always in this treasure.
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The City of Samaria when they had received the Gospel, 'tis said they had great joy, Act. 8.9. 4. Be careful to keep and preserve it, for it is a treasure, and therefore we must treasure it up in our hearts;
The city of Samaria when they had received the Gospel, it's said they had great joy, Act. 8.9. 4. Be careful to keep and preserve it, for it is a treasure, and Therefore we must treasure it up in our hearts;
other treasures cannot secure themselves, but if we keep this treasure it will secure us. Discretion shall preserve thee, and understanding shall keep thee Prov. 2.11. thus you see the excellency of this spiritual wisdom.
other treasures cannot secure themselves, but if we keep this treasure it will secure us. Discretion shall preserve thee, and understanding shall keep thee Curae 2.11. thus you see the excellency of this spiritual Wisdom.
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and are so according to this threefold notion. I. In regard of their meanness; their outside is mean, either for person, or sometimes for estate, body, & outward deportment.
and Are so according to this threefold notion. I In regard of their meanness; their outside is mean, either for person, or sometime for estate, body, & outward deportment.
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and reckoned of by most men according to his birth and parentage, So it is with the servants of Christ, they are in their persons generally base, mean, low,
and reckoned of by most men according to his birth and parentage, So it is with the Servants of christ, they Are in their Persons generally base, mean, low,
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and imployments, being more free from those desilements and snares that others are intangled in: yet through the remainders of the flesh in them, they have many infirmities:
and employments, being more free from those desilements and snares that Others Are entangled in: yet through the remainders of the Flesh in them, they have many infirmities:
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Ministers have weak and frail bodies: Timothy had his bodily infirmities, and Trophimus was left sick at Miletum, 2 Tim. 4.20. and Epaphroditus was sick nigh unto death, Phil. 2.27.
Ministers have weak and frail bodies: Timothy had his bodily infirmities, and Trophimus was left sick At Miletus, 2 Tim. 4.20. and Epaphroditus was sick High unto death, Philip 2.27.
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3. God is pleased so to order it sometimes for their humiliation, to keep them low, that so they may not be lifted up by reason of extraordinary manifestations and impartments;
3. God is pleased so to order it sometime for their humiliation, to keep them low, that so they may not be lifted up by reason of extraordinary manifestations and impartments;
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A thorn was given him, &c. ('tis twice repeated both in the beginning and end of the verse) that so this thorn in the flesh might keep out pride in the heart, that so they may have a more low, meek,
A thorn was given him, etc. (it's twice repeated both in the beginning and end of the verse) that so this thorn in the Flesh might keep out pride in the heart, that so they may have a more low, meek,
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and humble frame of spirit, and thereby fitted and prepared for greater services. And 4. That they may be also more conformable to those they have to deal with.
and humble frame of Spirit, and thereby fitted and prepared for greater services. And 4. That they may be also more conformable to those they have to deal with.
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it pleased God that Epaphroditus should be sick even to death, to endear the Philippians more to him, chap. 2.25.28. that their love and tenderness may be drawn forth the more by the discovery of his frailty. Let us improve this.
it pleased God that Epaphroditus should be sick even to death, to endear the Philippians more to him, chap. 2.25.28. that their love and tenderness may be drawn forth the more by the discovery of his frailty. Let us improve this.
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We should often consider our frailty, to make us more humble, more meek, and more compassionate to others, more diligent in doing good, that we may make amends for our frailty and natural weakness that are upon us:
We should often Consider our frailty, to make us more humble, more meek, and more compassionate to Others, more diligent in doing good, that we may make amends for our frailty and natural weakness that Are upon us:
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so was Christ dealt with, Is not this the Carpenters Son? So those Teachers in Corinth, endeavoured to render St. Paul his presence weak, and his speech contemptible, 2 Cor. 10.11. that so they might make his Ministry contemptible also.
so was christ dealt with, Is not this the Carpenters Son? So those Teachers in Corinth, endeavoured to render Saint Paul his presence weak, and his speech contemptible, 2 Cor. 10.11. that so they might make his Ministry contemptible also.
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But this glorious Treasure is in Earthen Vessels; You know (saith St. Paul ) Gal. 4.13. that through infirmity of the flesh I preached the Gospel unto you at first.
But this glorious Treasure is in Earthen Vessels; You know (Says Saint Paul) Gal. 4.13. that through infirmity of the Flesh I preached the Gospel unto you At First.
So it was the commendation of the Thessalonians, 1 Thess. 2.13. that they received not the word as the word of man, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, looking to the mighty God to make it effectuall:
So it was the commendation of the Thessalonians, 1 Thess 2.13. that they received not the word as the word of man, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, looking to the mighty God to make it effectual:
though they have great advantages against sin, and be very careful against sin, yet notwithstanding they are not totally exempted and freed from sin;
though they have great advantages against since, and be very careful against since, yet notwithstanding they Are not totally exempted and freed from since;
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Seeing then they are so frail and transitory, therefore accordingly you should make use of them, deal kindly and affectionately with them, in that they are quickly broken.
Seeing then they Are so frail and transitory, Therefore accordingly you should make use of them, deal kindly and affectionately with them, in that they Are quickly broken.
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therefore this is a great ground for you to endeavor to get all the good you can by your Ministers, seeing they are frail. Lastly, By way of improvement:
Therefore this is a great ground for you to endeavour to get all the good you can by your Ministers, seeing they Are frail. Lastly, By Way of improvement:
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Chrysostome makes an expostulation, If it be excellent treasure, why in earthen vessels? Therefore it is a Vessel of Earth, because an excellent Treasure. Thus Gods ways are unsearchable. This is the improvement.
Chrysostom makes an expostulation, If it be excellent treasure, why in earthen vessels? Therefore it is a Vessel of Earth, Because an excellent Treasure. Thus God's ways Are unsearchable. This is the improvement.
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Some understand by Earthen Vessels, the expressions, words and phrases of the Ministry, through which the doctrines and truths of the Gospel are conveyed;
some understand by Earthen Vessels, the expressions, words and phrases of the Ministry, through which the doctrines and truths of the Gospel Are conveyed;
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Thus I have explained this Earthen Vessel, and so have done with the first considerable part, viz. the dispensation it self, This Treasure we have in Earthen Vessels:
Thus I have explained this Earthen Vessel, and so have done with the First considerable part, viz. the Dispensation it self, This Treasure we have in Earthen Vessels:
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so the Ministry of it, Rom. 1.16. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. See 1 Cor. 2.4. Paul's preaching was in the demonstration of the Spirit and of Power, &c. 'Tis called the Arm of God's Power, the sword of the Spirit, Eph. 6.17. 'Tis quick and powerful, and sharper then any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of the soul and spirit, &c. Heb. 4.12. and many other places.
so the Ministry of it, Rom. 1.16. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that Believeth. See 1 Cor. 2.4. Paul's preaching was in the demonstration of the Spirit and of Power, etc. It's called the Arm of God's Power, the sword of the Spirit, Ephesians 6.17. It's quick and powerful, and sharper then any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of the soul and Spirit, etc. Hebrew 4.12. and many other places.
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and one part of the Work of the Ministry is (by the Spirits co-operation) to convince the world of sin, to open mens eyes, to shew them the vileness of their wayes, to discover such courses to be sinful;
and one part of the Work of the Ministry is (by the Spirits cooperation) to convince the world of since, to open men's eyes, to show them the vileness of their ways, to discover such courses to be sinful;
So the Disciples going to Emans, their hearts burnt within them when our Saviour opened to them the Prophets, &c. So it was with St. Peters Auditors, Acts 2. they were pricked in the heart when they heard tha; he did preach to them in the power and demoustration of the spirit, and plainly discovered that sin that they were more especially guilty of,
So the Disciples going to Emman's, their hearts burned within them when our Saviour opened to them the prophets, etc. So it was with Saint Peter's Auditors, Acts 2. they were pricked in the heart when they herd tha; he did preach to them in the power and demoustration of the Spirit, and plainly discovered that since that they were more especially guilty of,
therefore conversion is another work, it is a turning men from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God, &c. to receive an inheritance among them that are sanctified.
Therefore conversion is Another work, it is a turning men from darkness to Light, from the power of Satan to God, etc. to receive an inheritance among them that Are sanctified.
Herein is the Word powerful, viz. in regeneration, I have begotten you (by the Word) to a lively hope, &c. of his own will hath he begotten you, &c. 3. It is a word of comfort and consolation, it is a powerful word, and able to comfort the heart:
Herein is the Word powerful, viz. in regeneration, I have begotten you (by the Word) to a lively hope, etc. of his own will hath he begotten you, etc. 3. It is a word of Comfort and consolation, it is a powerful word, and able to Comfort the heart:
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Indeed it is not in the power of men to forgive sint, yet they can speak a word of comfort in season, by the administration of the promises (the Spirit of God going along with them) and then they are not only declarative, but operative.
Indeed it is not in the power of men to forgive sint, yet they can speak a word of Comfort in season, by the administration of the promises (the Spirit of God going along with them) and then they Are not only declarative, but operative.
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it is powerful in it self, and powerful in its dispensation, and hath none of that weakness (mentioned before) of the dispenser of it, I was with you (saith S. Paul) in much weakness, and in fear, and intrembling, 1 Cor. 2.3.4. and my speech — was in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power.
it is powerful in it self, and powerful in its Dispensation, and hath none of that weakness (mentioned before) of the dispenser of it, I was with you (Says S. Paul) in much weakness, and in Fear, and intrembling, 1 Cor. 2.3.4. and my speech — was in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power.
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and the graces and priviledges thereof, &c. These carry a great deal of power and efficacie with them when they are carefully and frequently dispensed,
and the graces and privileges thereof, etc. These carry a great deal of power and efficacy with them when they Are carefully and frequently dispensed,
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there should be sutableness of expression to the matter, h. e. with gravity, sobriety, affection, &c. Strong lines make but weak preaching, and take away the efficacie;
there should be suitableness of expression to the matter, h. e. with gravity, sobriety, affection, etc. Strong lines make but weak preaching, and take away the efficacy;
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Let us be careful that the matter of our Ministry be powerful, so that the handling and dispensing thereof be powerful, that so it may come home to the conscience;
Let us be careful that the matter of our Ministry be powerful, so that the handling and dispensing thereof be powerful, that so it may come home to the conscience;
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as it is said of them in the Gospel, they were not able to resist the spirit by which he spake (viz. Stephen.) And for those that desire the conversion of others, what course should be taken by them for that end? but by good counsel, instruction, prayer,
as it is said of them in the Gospel, they were not able to resist the Spirit by which he spoke (viz. Stephen.) And for those that desire the conversion of Others, what course should be taken by them for that end? but by good counsel, instruction, prayer,
and good example, to endeavour to convince them, and more especially to bring them to the Word and administrations thereof, which God hath sanctified for this end.
and good Exampl, to endeavour to convince them, and more especially to bring them to the Word and administrations thereof, which God hath sanctified for this end.
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That I might be enabled (saith St. Paul ) to fulfil the work, &c. the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, that my preaching might be fully accomplished.
That I might be enabled (Says Saint Paul) to fulfil the work, etc. the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, that my preaching might be Fully accomplished.
Obj. But it may be objected, Is all from God, and nothing from us? Are we not said to concur with him? and is not then the power partly ours? Ans, I answer, No:
Object But it may be objected, Is all from God, and nothing from us? are we not said to concur with him? and is not then the power partly ours? Ans, I answer, No:
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as Peter said in the recovery of the lame man, It is not by any power and holiness of ours, that this man is restored, &c. and so it is not our gifts and industry onely, that will make our Ministry powerful;
as Peter said in the recovery of the lame man, It is not by any power and holiness of ours, that this man is restored, etc. and so it is not our Gifts and industry only, that will make our Ministry powerful;
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therefore when we see any great matte done by poor, frail and contemptible persons of earthen vessels, this doth plainly shew the excellency of the power to be of God, and not of men; therefore look from man to God, it is God that doth these things; we should overlook earthen Vessels;
Therefore when we see any great Mathew done by poor, frail and contemptible Persons of earthen vessels, this does plainly show the excellency of the power to be of God, and not of men; Therefore look from man to God, it is God that does these things; we should overlook earthen Vessels;
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and to think hardly that we are followed with so many weaknesses, that we have a hard matter, that when we have taken such pains in the work of the Ministry, we should be thus rewarded;
and to think hardly that we Are followed with so many Weaknesses, that we have a hard matter, that when we have taken such pains in the work of the Ministry, we should be thus rewarded;
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Furthermore, this may take off the servants of Christ from unwillingness unto those works and performances which God calls them unto, by reason of their weakness:
Furthermore, this may take off the Servants of christ from unwillingness unto those works and performances which God calls them unto, by reason of their weakness:
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Thus we have their delayes, their excuses, whereby they endeavour to discharge themselves from that Work that God calls them to, by their own weakness;
Thus we have their delays, their excuses, whereby they endeavour to discharge themselves from that Work that God calls them to, by their own weakness;
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it is he that said to Jeremiah, Do not say thou art a child, for I have sent thee, &c. This I say then is a consideration that may encourage Ministers in their Work, that the weaker they are, the honor and glory will redound to Christ;
it is he that said to Jeremiah, Do not say thou art a child, for I have sent thee, etc. This I say then is a consideration that may encourage Ministers in their Work, that the Weaker they Are, the honour and glory will redound to christ;
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But where there is not that degree of ability as is desired, where there is a true sensibleness of their weakness, this may be an encouragement unto them, that God delighteth to shew his power in them, that by so much the more they are weak,
But where there is not that degree of ability as is desired, where there is a true sensibleness of their weakness, this may be an encouragement unto them, that God delights to show his power in them, that by so much the more they Are weak,
and so should be in respect of humility, Let us look upon all these things as given to us of God even for this very end, That we may be more serviceable to him and his people.
and so should be in respect of humility, Let us look upon all these things as given to us of God even for this very end, That we may be more serviceable to him and his people.
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So I have done with the two general parts of the words, and so with the whole verse viz. We have this Treasure in earthen Vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
So I have done with the two general parts of the words, and so with the Whole verse viz. We have this Treasure in earthen Vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
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they have greater accounts to make, as having greater examples set before them, greater advantages of prayer, exhortation, &c. and so greater engagements;
they have greater accounts to make, as having greater Examples Set before them, greater advantages of prayer, exhortation, etc. and so greater engagements;
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as he was one of great abilities, so accordingly he discharged them faithfully and conscienciously. He was a spiritual, powerful, consciencious Preacher, he preached by his Life;
as he was one of great abilities, so accordingly he discharged them faithfully and conscientiously. He was a spiritual, powerful, conscientious Preacher, he preached by his Life;
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This was remarkable, that in these times our Reverend Brother was full of tears in delivering his doctrine, which was sutable to the age we live in, being full of sin and calamity;
This was remarkable, that in these times our Reverend Brother was full of tears in delivering his Doctrine, which was suitable to the age we live in, being full of since and calamity;
As the Apostle saith of himself, may also be said of him, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, be had his conversation in the world, not walking in craftiness,
As the Apostle Says of himself, may also be said of him, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, be had his Conversation in the world, not walking in craftiness,
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nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by the manifestation of the truth, commending himself to every mans conscience in the sight of God, 2 Cor. 4.2.
nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by the manifestation of the truth, commending himself to every men conscience in the sighed of God, 2 Cor. 4.2.
He was a man that had ability to speak a word in season, he was very compassionate to wounded spirits, he himself having been much afflicted, He was a man much in communion with God,
He was a man that had ability to speak a word in season, he was very compassionate to wounded spirits, he himself having been much afflicted, He was a man much in communion with God,
and had much acquaintance with God, and was careful in improvement therein: he was a Jacob in wrestling with God, a Moses that stood in the gap, an Elijah that prayed earnestly:
and had much acquaintance with God, and was careful in improvement therein: he was a Jacob in wrestling with God, a Moses that stood in the gap, an Elijah that prayed earnestly:
he was an assistant to my Predecessor (being then past labour) Mr. Richard Couder, and performed the work so well, that he was exceedingly beloved of Mr. Couder, and well beloved of the Parish, and other places.
he was an assistant to my Predecessor (being then past labour) Mr. Richard Couder, and performed the work so well, that he was exceedingly Beloved of Mr. Couder, and well Beloved of the Parish, and other places.
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For some occasion he removed, and returned into the City, and came into this place, where he continued about 18 or 19 years, discharged the work of the Lord carefully.
For Some occasion he removed, and returned into the city, and Come into this place, where he continued about 18 or 19 Years, discharged the work of the Lord carefully.
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and comforted, and charged every one of you (as a father doth his children) that ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
and comforted, and charged every one of you (as a father does his children) that you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his Kingdom and glory.
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Therefore there lies an engagement upon you to walk answerable to the truths he delivered, and to follow his steps, considering the end of his conversation.
Therefore there lies an engagement upon you to walk answerable to the truths he Delivered, and to follow his steps, considering the end of his Conversation.
I shut up all in the words of the Apostle Paul to the Philippians, ch. 4.9. Those things which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in him, Do:
I shut up all in the words of the Apostle Paul to the Philippians, changed. 4.9. Those things which you have both learned, and received, and herd, and seen in him, Do:
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