A funeral sermon for that very reverend, and most laborious servant of Christ, in the work of the ministry, Mr. Matthew Mead who deceased Oct. 16, 1699 / by John Howe ...
This whole foregoing Context contains Precepts, which reduc'd to practice, afford an eminent Example and Patern of a true Gospel-Preacher: Or as the words are, v. 6. Of a good Minister of Jesus Christ, nouristed up in the words of Faith, and of good Doctrine.
This Whole foregoing Context contains Precepts, which reduced to practice, afford an eminent Exampl and Pattern of a true Gospel preacher: Or as the words Are, v. 6. Of a good Minister of jesus christ, nouristed up in the words of Faith, and of good Doctrine.
As these last words shew the blessed end and issue of such a one's Ministry, i. e. that he shall save himself; which must be look'd upon as certain. And them that hear him; i. e.
As these last words show the blessed end and issue of such a one's Ministry, i. e. that he shall save himself; which must be looked upon as certain. And them that hear him; i. e.
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He is especially (tho' that be the common duty of Christians) to turn all to the use of Edifying, Eph. 4. 29. that his profiting may appear to all.
He is especially (though that be the Common duty of Christians) to turn all to the use of Edifying, Ephesians 4. 29. that his profiting may appear to all.
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even Paul the Aged, as he writes himself to Philemon, tells the Philippians (both those Epistles being dated from Rome, and supposed to be written about the same time,
even Paul the Aged, as he writes himself to Philemon, tells the Philippians (both those Epistles being dated from Room, and supposed to be written about the same time,
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when he was first there) that he had not yet attain'd, in point of the transforming knowledge of Christ, chap. 3. 10, 11. And unto what pitch soever he grew, it was still in order to communication.
when he was First there) that he had not yet attained, in point of the transforming knowledge of christ, chap. 3. 10, 11. And unto what pitch soever he grew, it was still in order to communication.
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no doubt that their Salvation might be promoted thereby. And hereupon, in great part, depends a Minister's own Salvation; as hereafter will further appear.
no doubt that their Salvation might be promoted thereby. And hereupon, in great part, depends a Minister's own Salvation; as hereafter will further appear.
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But shall principally insist, that since it appears to be God's pleasure to make use of such, they should, therefore, most earnestly concern themselves, and be very intent upon carrying on this design;
But shall principally insist, that since it appears to be God's pleasure to make use of such, they should, Therefore, most earnestly concern themselves, and be very intent upon carrying on this Design;
1. It must be understood so, as to keep at a remote and awful distance from intrenching upon a Divine Prerogative. It being most expresly said, Isa. 43. 11. I, even I, am the Lord,
1. It must be understood so, as to keep At a remote and awful distance from entrenching upon a Divine Prerogative. It being most expressly said, Isaiah 43. 11. I, even I, am the Lord,
Which plainly signifies, that in the highest sense, to save, is most appropriate to Deity, especially, with an everlasting Salvation, as 'tis express'd, v. 17. of this Chap. 45. Israel shall be saved, in or by the Lord, with an everlasting Salvation.
Which plainly signifies, that in the highest sense, to save, is most Appropriate to Deity, especially, with an everlasting Salvation, as it's expressed, v. 17. of this Chap. 45. Israel shall be saved, in or by the Lord, with an everlasting Salvation.
How gloriously doth he triumph in this excellent peculiarity of the Godhead, in his Expostulations with Job, Chap. 40. 9. Hast thou an arm like God! q. d. Come let us compare;
How gloriously does he triumph in this excellent peculiarity of the Godhead, in his Expostulations with Job, Chap. 40. 9. Hast thou an arm like God! q. worser. Come let us compare;
And (to recall thee to the greater things mention'd before) try if thou canst form me such another Earth as this, establish its Foundations, lay its corner Stone.
And (to Recall thee to the greater things mentioned before) try if thou Canst from me such Another Earth as this, establish its Foundations, lay its corner Stone.
And how should we dread to think of usurping the Title and Office of the great Emanuel, the Saviour, who is therefore call'd JESUS, because he was to save his People from their sins, Matth 1. 21. 2. Yet there is a true sense wherein the saving Act and Power, are otherwise, and very variously ascrib'd.
And how should we dread to think of usurping the Title and Office of the great Emmanuel, the Saviour, who is Therefore called JESUS, Because he was to save his People from their Sins, Matthew 1. 21. 2. Yet there is a true sense wherein the Saving Act and Power, Are otherwise, and very variously ascribed.
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sometimes to Hope, We are saved by Hope, Rom. 8. 24. sometimes to Baptism, 1 Pet. 3. 21. Baptism doth also now save us, not the putting away the filth of the flesh, &c. sometimes to Husbands and Wives in reference to one another, 1 Cor, 7. 16. So is the Gospel call'd the Gospel of our Salvation, Eph. 1. 13. And to you is the word of this Salvation sent, Act. 13. 26. So are we exhorted to save our selves, Act. 2. 40. and others, Jud. 23. Others save with fear.
sometime to Hope, We Are saved by Hope, Rom. 8. 24. sometime to Baptism, 1 Pet. 3. 21. Baptism does also now save us, not the putting away the filth of the Flesh, etc. sometime to Husbands and Wives in Referente to one Another, 1 Cor, 7. 16. So is the Gospel called the Gospel of our Salvation, Ephesians 1. 13. And to you is the word of this Salvation sent, Act. 13. 26. So Are we exhorted to save our selves, Act. 2. 40. and Others, Jud. 23. Others save with Fear.
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as in the mean time to reserve to God and Christ the supream Agency, which is most peculiar and appropriate to Divine Power and Grace, 1 Pet. 1. 5. Eph. 2. 8.
as in the mean time to reserve to God and christ the supreme Agency, which is most peculiar and Appropriate to Divine Power and Grace, 1 Pet. 1. 5. Ephesians 2. 8.
2. We now come next to shew, That it was very manifestly agreeable to the most accurate Wisdom of God, to imploy such in the design and work of saving others,
2. We now come next to show, That it was very manifestly agreeable to the most accurate Wisdom of God, to employ such in the Design and work of Saving Others,
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or as his Counsellours would instruct him, Isa. 40. Rom. 11. that it was more suitable to make use to this purpose of sinfull Men, than of sinless Angels.
or as his Counsellors would instruct him, Isaiah 40. Rom. 11. that it was more suitable to make use to this purpose of sinful Men, than of sinless Angels.
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and the borders of destruction, for we suppose such as are most likely to promote the salvation of others, to have been made sensible of their own undone lost state,
and the borders of destruction, for we suppose such as Are most likely to promote the salvation of Others, to have been made sensible of their own undone lost state,
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and their perfect conformity, and obediential compliance and subjection to the will of their sovereign Lord, would not have oblig'd them to do their uttermost,
and their perfect conformity, and obediential compliance and subjection to the will of their sovereign Lord, would not have obliged them to do their uttermost,
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1. It is apparent that what the Blessed God doth in pursuance of this saving design, he doth to the praise of the glory of his grace, and that it might appear the more conspicuous, in the whole conduct of this affair.
1. It is apparent that what the Blessed God does in pursuance of this Saving Design, he does to the praise of the glory of his grace, and that it might appear the more conspicuous, in the Whole conduct of this affair.
The People are willing in the day of his Power, who was God-man, as Psal. 110. 3. The Jews at Mount Sinai received the Law by the Dispensation of Angels, yet kept it not, Act. 7. 53. 3. Yet if God should put forth his own power, by such a Ministration:
The People Are willing in the day of his Power, who was God-man, as Psalm 110. 3. The jews At Mount Sinai received the Law by the Dispensation of Angels, yet kept it not, Act. 7. 53. 3. Yet if God should put forth his own power, by such a Ministration:
Those great effects, among a sort of creatures led by sense, and who judge by the sight of the eye, would all be ascribed to the visibly glorious Instrument, not to the supreme Agent, who is invisible and out of sight;
Those great effects, among a sort of creatures led by sense, and who judge by the sighed of the eye, would all be ascribed to the visibly glorious Instrument, not to the supreme Agent, who is invisible and out of sighed;
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might appear to be of God, and not of the inferiour Instrument, 2 Cor. 4. 7. 5. In this way of dispensation, wherein God speaks to men liable to the same passions with themselves, he accommodates himself to their frail state, who cannot bear glorious appearances;
might appear to be of God, and not of the inferior Instrument, 2 Cor. 4. 7. 5. In this Way of Dispensation, wherein God speaks to men liable to the same passion with themselves, he accommodates himself to their frail state, who cannot bear glorious appearances;
When they had heard the sound of the trumpet, and the voice of words accompanied with thunders and lightenings, they entreated that they might hear no more, Heb. 12. 19. The celestial glory,
When they had herd the found of the trumpet, and the voice of words accompanied with Thunders and lightenings, they entreated that they might hear no more, Hebrew 12. 19. The celestial glory,
Those soft and pleasant words, This is my beloved Son — hear him, spoken by a voice from the excellent glory in the Transfiguration, made the Disciples that heard them sore afraid, and fall on their faces, Matt. 17.
Those soft and pleasant words, This is my Beloved Son — hear him, spoken by a voice from the excellent glory in the Transfiguration, made the Disciples that herd them soar afraid, and fallen on their faces, Matt. 17.
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when he became Paul, with such concomitant effects, not only on himself, but all others present, especially being wrought (as most Conversions may be) in numerous Assemblies, the Convert struck blind for some days,
when he became Paul, with such concomitant effects, not only on himself, but all Others present, especially being wrought (as most Conversions may be) in numerous Assemblies, the Convert struck blind for Some days,
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6. The holding of men in this world under the ministery of Men, not of Angels, in reference to the affairs of their Salvation, is certainly more sutable to the condition of Probationers; for eternity, and another world;
6. The holding of men in this world under the Ministry of Men, not of Angels, in Referente to the affairs of their Salvation, is Certainly more suitable to the condition of Probationers; for eternity, and Another world;
We shall hereafter understand better, but may, in good measure, conjecture now, why there is so fix'd a gulf by the Wisdom and Counsel of God, between the two Worlds, the visible, and the invisible, and so little commerce between them.
We shall hereafter understand better, but may, in good measure, conjecture now, why there is so fixed a gulf by the Wisdom and Counsel of God, between the two World's, the visible, and the invisible, and so little commerce between them.
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And whereas in the Old Testament, the apparition of Angels was more frequent, that passage, the world to come, being said, not to be put in subjection to Angels, seems to signify the time after the Messiah 's appearing should be more entirely left to the conduct of a Gospel-ministery, as the connection, Heb. 2. vers. 4, 5. intimates.
And whereas in the Old Testament, the apparition of Angels was more frequent, that passage, the world to come, being said, not to be put in subjection to Angels, seems to signify the time After the Messiah is appearing should be more entirely left to the conduct of a Gospel ministry, as the connection, Hebrew 2. vers. 4, 5. intimates.
yet their concern to save others, who are also to be saved themselves the same way, is likely, more easily, more generally, more sensibly, to be apprehended by those others, to whom they are to apply themselves, upon this account.
yet their concern to save Others, who Are also to be saved themselves the same Way, is likely, more Easily, more generally, more sensibly, to be apprehended by those Others, to whom they Are to apply themselves, upon this account.
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how shall he love God, whom he hath not seen? Things affect us, not meerly as they are, but as they are understood. Ministers cannot be kinder to mens Souls,
how shall he love God, whom he hath not seen? Things affect us, not merely as they Are, but as they Are understood. Ministers cannot be kinder to men's Souls,
But their propensions towards us, tho' they should be expressed by Counsels and Precepts that tend to our good, would be less apprehended by most men;
But their propensions towards us, though they should be expressed by Counsels and Precepts that tend to our good, would be less apprehended by most men;
they carrying a severity with them, which makes them need such insinuative recommendations, as slide more easily into their minds, from creatures of their own Order.
they carrying a severity with them, which makes them need such insinuative recommendations, as slide more Easily into their minds, from creatures of their own Order.
8. Our Lord himself was so concern'd for the saving of Souls, as who could be besides? But tho' before the Floud he is said to have preached to the Old world, 'twas, by his Spirit, in the Ministery of Noah, a Man like themselves, to whom he preach't.
8. Our Lord himself was so concerned for the Saving of Souls, as who could be beside? But though before the Flood he is said to have preached to the Old world, 'twas, by his Spirit, in the Ministry of Noah, a Man like themselves, to whom he preached.
But when he thought sit to preach immediately himself, he put on flesh; and dwelt, or did tabernacle, among men as one of them, Joh. 1. 14. So Moses foretold.
But when he Thought fit to preach immediately himself, he put on Flesh; and dwelled, or did tabernacle, among men as one of them, John 1. 14. So Moses foretold.
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9. The steadiness of the Course God hath taken in this matter, shews, what his Judgment was of the fitness of it; who doth all things according to the counsel of his will, Eph. 1. 11. 'Tis observable, that when our Lord was now about to ascend, he fixes a Ministery that he promises his Presence unto, always, or every day,
9. The steadiness of the Course God hath taken in this matter, shows, what his Judgement was of the fitness of it; who does all things according to the counsel of his will, Ephesians 1. 11. It's observable, that when our Lord was now about to ascend, he fixes a Ministry that he promises his Presence unto, always, or every day,
unto the end of the world, Matt. 28. 19, 20. Ascending on high he gave (among other) these gifts to men, (even to the rebellious, Psal. 68.) Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Eph. 4. 8, — 11. And that he might put an honour upon this Ministery, when he designed the Gospel to be preached to Cornelius, and his Relatives; tho' he prepares Peter, by a Vision,
unto the end of the world, Matt. 28. 19, 20. Ascending on high he gave (among other) these Gifts to men, (even to the rebellious, Psalm 68.) Apostles, prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Ephesians 4. 8, — 11. And that he might put an honour upon this Ministry, when he designed the Gospel to be preached to Cornelius, and his Relatives; though he prepares Peter, by a Vision,
who tells him, when he fell at his feet, I also am a man, Act. 10. We are humane Preachers, tho' from a divine Master and Lord; and of a divine Word.
who tells him, when he fell At his feet, I also am a man, Act. 10. We Are humane Preachers, though from a divine Master and Lord; and of a divine Word.
we come now to shew, That the Ministers of the Gospel of Christ, ought to be very intent upon the business of their own salvation, conjunctly, with that of them that hear them;
we come now to show, That the Ministers of the Gospel of christ, ought to be very intent upon the business of their own salvation, conjunctly, with that of them that hear them;
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This is so evident in it self, that it would be supersluous to speak to it, were it not that we, as well as they to whom we preach, do need to be put in remembrance of very important things, tho' we know them, 2 Pet. 1. 12. To know, and to consider, we not only may distinguish, but do, too often, separate. And there are divers things to be considered to this purpose.
This is so evident in it self, that it would be superfluous to speak to it, were it not that we, as well as they to whom we preach, do need to be put in remembrance of very important things, though we know them, 2 Pet. 1. 12. To know, and to Consider, we not only may distinguish, but do, too often, separate. And there Are diverse things to be considered to this purpose.
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2. 'Tis gross hypocrisy to seem earnestly intent upon saving other men, and to be neglectfull of ones own Salvation. 'Tis sin only which endangers both; meant by the mote and the beam, Matt. 7. 3, 4, 5. And our Saviour, we see there, stigmatizes such a one, with the brand of an hypocrite, that is officious to take out the mote from his brother's eye, but never concerns himself to cast out the beam from his own eye.
2. It's gross hypocrisy to seem earnestly intent upon Saving other men, and to be neglectful of ones own Salvation. It's sin only which endangers both; meant by the mote and the beam, Matt. 7. 3, 4, 5. And our Saviour, we see there, stigmatizes such a one, with the brand of an hypocrite, that is officious to take out the mote from his Brother's eye, but never concerns himself to cast out the beam from his own eye.
3. 'Tis a scandalous and an ignominious absurdity, as the Apostle's sharp expostulations imply, Rom. 2. 19, 20, 21, 22. to take upon ones self to be a guide to the blind, a light to them that are in darkness, to take up with having a form of knowledge, and of the truth in the Law;
3. It's a scandalous and an ignominious absurdity, as the Apostle's sharp expostulations imply, Rom. 2. 19, 20, 21, 22. to take upon ones self to be a guide to the blind, a Light to them that Are in darkness, to take up with having a from of knowledge, and of the truth in the Law;
Preachest thou (as he adds) A man should not steal? and dost thou steal? Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? Thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? Thou that maketh thy boast of the Law, by breaking the Law dishonourest thou God? This is that which makes the name of God be blasphem'd among the Gentiles;
Preachest thou (as he adds) A man should not steal? and dost thou steal? Thou that Sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? Thou that Abhorrest Idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? Thou that makes thy boast of the Law, by breaking the Law dishonourest thou God? This is that which makes the name of God be blasphemed among the Gentiles;
as he tells us 'tis written, referring to some Texts in the Old Testament, Ezek. 16. 47, — 52. Ch. 36. 22. 'Tis a blackening thing when it can be said, I was keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard have I not kept, Cant. 1. 6. Our Lord speaks of it as a reproachfull Proverb, which he, knowing the hearts of men, observed some were apt to misapply to him, Luke 4. (noted to have been in use among the Greeks, and which, with that Empire, had reach't Judaea) Physician, heal thy self.
as he tells us it's written, referring to Some Texts in the Old Testament, Ezekiel 16. 47, — 52. Christ 36. 22. It's a blackening thing when it can be said, I was keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard have I not kept, Cant 1. 6. Our Lord speaks of it as a reproachful Proverb, which he, knowing the hearts of men, observed Some were apt to misapply to him, Lycia 4. (noted to have been in use among the Greeks, and which, with that Empire, had reached Judaea) physician, heal thy self.
It would be very opprobrious to us, who are in the Ministry, if it could be truly said to us, we seem concern'd at the diseasedness that appears in our flocks, but overlook the diseases,
It would be very opprobrious to us, who Are in the Ministry, if it could be truly said to us, we seem concerned At the diseasedness that appears in our flocks, but overlook the diseases,
and tending to the saving of others; whereas our Lords saving himself, in the sense intended by those Scoffers, was against the Law he was, then under; and against his own design;
and tending to the Saving of Others; whereas our lords Saving himself, in the sense intended by those Scoffers, was against the Law he was, then under; and against his own Design;
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yet profest to wonder, that the other, the Arguments for a Deity being so plain and cogent, did not own there was a God; The other reply'd he much more wonder'd, that he who did own him, should yet live as he did!
yet professed to wonder, that the other, the Arguments for a Deity being so plain and cogent, did not own there was a God; The other replied he much more wondered, that he who did own him, should yet live as he did!
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5. Yet when it shall be found, as upon strict enquiry it cannot but be, that the Foundations of Religion, are more firm than those of Heaven and Earth,
5. Yet when it shall be found, as upon strict enquiry it cannot but be, that the Foundations of Religion, Are more firm than those of Heaven and Earth,
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how dismal will it be to have preach't to others, and our selves to be cast-aways? 1 Cor. 9. 27. For as, by loose, licentious walking, we hazard other mens Souls, which we should endeavour to save;
how dismal will it be to have preached to Others, and our selves to be castaways? 1 Cor. 9. 27. For as, by lose, licentious walking, we hazard other men's Souls, which we should endeavour to save;
to subdue them into the state of Servants; wherein, rather than fail, one would use the severity which this other word NONLATINALPHABET there signifies.
to subdue them into the state of Servants; wherein, rather than fail, one would use the severity which this other word there signifies.
As his obligation was double, so is his guilt. When sinfull, vicious inclination, hath depraved his mind, put out the eye of his practical understanding, so that the blind leads the blind, both fall into the ditch;
As his obligation was double, so is his guilt. When sinful, vicious inclination, hath depraved his mind, put out the eye of his practical understanding, so that the blind leads the blind, both fallen into the ditch;
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Such Teachers as bind heavy burdens for others, which they will not touch fall under an aggravated woe. And the case is the same, with them that prepare,
Such Teachers as bind heavy burdens for Others, which they will not touch fallen under an aggravated woe. And the case is the same, with them that prepare,
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and set before their Hearers, the most nutritive and delectable fare, which they will not tast. And for that Reason, perhaps, the People will not feed on them,
and Set before their Hearers, the most nutritive and delectable fare, which they will not taste. And for that Reason, perhaps, the People will not feed on them,
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2. The Ministers of Christ ought to conjoyn the serious design, and earnest endeavour, of saving them that hear them, with the design, and endeavour of saving themselves.
2. The Ministers of christ ought to conjoin the serious Design, and earnest endeavour, of Saving them that hear them, with the Design, and endeavour of Saving themselves.
And must therefore include them with the rest of Mankind, under the same common notion: viz. them, who are Ministers, not as they are such; for nature hath not made them Ministers;
And must Therefore include them with the rest of Mankind, under the same Common notion: viz. them, who Are Ministers, not as they Are such; for nature hath not made them Ministers;
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2. The Law of Christ as such, obliges Christians to the same thing. Which is not, in this instance, therefore, a divers Law, but hath a different stamp,
2. The Law of christ as such, obliges Christians to the same thing. Which is not, in this instance, Therefore, a diverse Law, but hath a different stamp,
We are to bear one anothers burdens, so fulfilling the Law of Christ, Gal. 6. 2. What so weighty a burden can there be upon any man as this, the importance of his eternal salvation? And which is plainly here referr'd to,
We Are to bear one another's burdens, so fulfilling the Law of christ, Gal. 6. 2. What so weighty a burden can there be upon any man as this, the importance of his Eternal salvation? And which is plainly Here referred to,
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Christians are elsewhere, required to have compassion on such as they see in such danger, to save them with fear, and pull them as firebrands out of the fire, Jud. 23. These are obligations common to Ministers with others. But,
Christians Are elsewhere, required to have compassion on such as they see in such danger, to save them with Fear, and pull them as firebrands out of the fire, Jud. 23. These Are obligations Common to Ministers with Others. But,
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and confirm them in him, because there is salvation in no other, nor is there any other name given among men by which any can be saved, Act. 4. They are the Messengers of the glad tidings of peace.
and confirm them in him, Because there is salvation in no other, nor is there any other name given among men by which any can be saved, Act. 4. They Are the Messengers of the glad tidings of peace.
Their business is so well known, even in hell it self, that a Spirit from thence speaks it out, These are the Servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of Salvation: i. e.
Their business is so well known, even in hell it self, that a Spirit from thence speaks it out, These Are the Servants of the most high God, which show unto us the Way of Salvation: i. e.
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1. They have special advantages, for it, from their very Calling, being separated to the Gospel; taken off from other business, to give themselves (as in this Context) wholly to this. They are supposed therefore, to know more of the concernments of Souls;
1. They have special advantages, for it, from their very Calling, being separated to the Gospel; taken off from other business, to give themselves (as in this Context) wholly to this. They Are supposed Therefore, to know more of the concernments of Souls;
Christ's promised presence, therein, even to the end These are Talents, with others, tending to the obtaining of these, which they are to be accountable for.
Christ's promised presence, therein, even to the end These Are Talents, with Others, tending to the obtaining of these, which they Are to be accountable for.
That, since nothing is more gratefull to our Lord Christ, than the progress of this saving work, he will bountifully reward them that faithfully serve him in it.
That, since nothing is more grateful to our Lord christ, than the progress of this Saving work, he will bountifully reward them that faithfully serve him in it.
And in the mean time, the honour, and the pleasure, of serving that mighty Redeemer, and lover of Souls, in so glorious a design, have in them a very excellent reward;
And in the mean time, the honour, and the pleasure, of serving that mighty Redeemer, and lover of Souls, in so glorious a Design, have in them a very excellent reward;
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And the world is every where inhabited by miserable Creatures. We are told, that sin and death have pass'd upon all men, Rom. •. 12. And all the ends of the Earth are invited to look unto God in Christ (as the application of this Context, Phil. 2. shews) that they may be saved, Isa. 15. 22. whereas, 〈 … 〉 we, the Ministers of the Gospel of Salvation, wheresoever they can obtain to be heard, are to endeavour the Salvation of their Hearers, it shews, they can speak to none, who stand not in need of saving Mercy.
And the world is every where inhabited by miserable Creatures. We Are told, that since and death have passed upon all men, Rom. •. 12. And all the ends of the Earth Are invited to look unto God in christ (as the application of this Context, Philip 2. shows) that they may be saved, Isaiah 15. 22. whereas, 〈 … 〉 we, the Ministers of the Gospel of Salvation, wheresoever they can obtain to be herd, Are to endeavour the Salvation of their Hearers, it shows, they can speak to none, who stand not in need of Saving Mercy.
2. And that they are also to save themselves as well as them that hear them, more fully shews the absolute universality of the ruin that hath befal'en this World;
2. And that they Are also to save themselves as well as them that hear them, more Fully shows the absolute universality of the ruin that hath befal'en this World;
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Men are involv'd in a common Ruine; overtures are made to them of a common Salvation; but they are in reference hereto, destitute of common sense, i. e of such sense as is common, in less important cases.
Men Are involved in a Common Ruin; overtures Are made to them of a Common Salvation; but they Are in Referente hereto, destitute of Common sense, i. e of such sense as is Common, in less important cases.
but little do they apprehend this loss. Amidst their other miseries, they cry out, when some that are mightier oppress others, but none says, Where is God my Maker, Job 35. 9, 10. The Lord looks down from Heaven, upon the children of men, to see if any will understand, and seek after God:
but little do they apprehend this loss. Amid their other misery's, they cry out, when Some that Are Mightier oppress Others, but none Says, Where is God my Maker, Job 35. 9, 10. The Lord looks down from Heaven, upon the children of men, to see if any will understand, and seek After God:
It is the Salvation of the Soul that is the end of Faith, 1 Pet. 1. 9. that Faith by which we are to come to God, believing that he is, and will be, the rewarder of them that diligently seek him;
It is the Salvation of the Soul that is the end of Faith, 1 Pet. 1. 9. that Faith by which we Are to come to God, believing that he is, and will be, the rewarder of them that diligently seek him;
being redeemed to God, by the bloud of his Son, Rev. 5. 9. And who suffered once, the just for the unjust, to bring us to God, 1 Pet. 3. 18. and who upon his suffering, intercedes, for the same purpose;
being redeemed to God, by the blood of his Son, Rev. 5. 9. And who suffered once, the just for the unjust, to bring us to God, 1 Pet. 3. 18. and who upon his suffering, intercedes, for the same purpose;
But this Salvation of the Soul, this coming to God, or redemption by Christ, and his intercession thereupon, who looks after? neither the end, the Salvation of their Souls, coming back to God; nor his Method for attaining this end, are regarded,
But this Salvation of the Soul, this coming to God, or redemption by christ, and his Intercession thereupon, who looks After? neither the end, the Salvation of their Souls, coming back to God; nor his Method for attaining this end, Are regarded,
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Who that observes how men spend their days, even under the Gospel, which makes their time a day of Grace, wherein they should be working out their Salvation, can think they have any concern to be saved? Their life is continual trifling, some pass their days in mirth and jollity;
Who that observes how men spend their days, even under the Gospel, which makes their time a day of Grace, wherein they should be working out their Salvation, can think they have any concern to be saved? Their life is continual trifling, Some pass their days in mirth and jollity;
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Such cries would ring through the Earth, and pierce Heaven! But the same carnality that is death, and makes them miserable, makes them stupid too, and insensible of their misery.
Such cries would ring through the Earth, and pierce Heaven! But the same carnality that is death, and makes them miserable, makes them stupid too, and insensible of their misery.
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And are these reasonable Souls, intelligent, immortal Minds and Spirits, that are thus stupify'd! turn'd into such Clods, and Stones! O deplorable case!
And Are these reasonable Souls, intelligent, immortal Minds and Spirits, that Are thus Stupified! turned into such Clods, and Stones! O deplorable case!
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a tast of Heaven upon it, and must have an end, suitable to the Wisdom, and Grace of Heaven, which claims to be entertain'd otherwise, than with neglect, and contempt!
a taste of Heaven upon it, and must have an end, suitable to the Wisdom, and Grace of Heaven, which claims to be entertained otherwise, than with neglect, and contempt!
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and of plucking up others as high as Heaven! This intimation, carries hope with it. It is a Voice from Heaven to such as are so imploy'd, as Timothy was:
and of plucking up Others as high as Heaven! This intimation, carries hope with it. It is a Voice from Heaven to such as Are so employed, as Timothy was:
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No man could rationally stir in pursuit of any design, whereof he despair'd. But as to other designs, mens hopes are commonly self-sprung, and end in shame.
No man could rationally stir in pursuit of any Design, whereof he despaired. But as to other designs, men's hope's Are commonly self-sprung, and end in shame.
I will therefore set about working out my own salvation (and with my own, other mens, as far as is within my compass) expecting he will graciously set in with me,
I will Therefore Set about working out my own salvation (and with my own, other men's, as Far as is within my compass) expecting he will graciously Set in with me,
To be, in any kind, Saviours. I could tell you of some great Princes, in the Pagan world, that to their other splendid Titles, have had the addition, of Soter, a Saviour; as to some other, the Destroyer of Cities, hath been given as a name of reproach.
To be, in any kind, Saviors. I could tell you of Some great Princes, in the Pagan world, that to their other splendid Titles, have had the addition, of Soter, a Saviour; as to Some other, the Destroyer of Cities, hath been given as a name of reproach.
so deformed, miserable, and lost, as the Souls of men, universally, were? And what Instruments could be meaner, or more vile, than such as needed to be saved themselves, with the same Salvation? That God should make use of them who were darkness, Eph. 5. 8. to enlighten the world Matt. 5. 14. of such as were but sinfull flesh, Joh. 3. 6. to be able Ministers of the spirit, 2 Cor. 3. 6. of such as had minds that were cumity against God, Rom. 8. 7. to reconcile men to him!
so deformed, miserable, and lost, as the Souls of men, universally, were? And what Instruments could be meaner, or more vile, than such as needed to be saved themselves, with the same Salvation? That God should make use of them who were darkness, Ephesians 5. 8. to enlighten the world Matt. 5. 14. of such as were but sinful Flesh, John 3. 6. to be able Ministers of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 3. 6. of such as had minds that were cumity against God, Rom. 8. 7. to reconcile men to him!
tho' then, in a more passive sense, that I might be a patern, &c. saith the Apostle, 1 Tim. 1. 16. and in their after-course; as in this Context, v. 12. Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, &c. They must be Leaders in the whole way of Salvation, from first to last.
though then, in a more passive sense, that I might be a pattern, etc. Says the Apostle, 1 Tim. 1. 16. and in their aftercourse; as in this Context, v. 12. Be thou an Exampl of the believers, in word, in Conversation, etc. They must be Leaders in the Whole Way of Salvation, from First to last.
They must all have the same Saviour, the same way of salvation, and the same end; the same state of salvation, which all the nations of the saved are to be brought to at last, Rev. 21. 24. 10. 'Tis an unquestionable thing, that salvation is to be designed for, by all sorts.
They must all have the same Saviour, the same Way of salvation, and the same end; the same state of salvation, which all the Nations of the saved Are to be brought to At last, Rev. 21. 24. 10. It's an unquestionable thing, that salvation is to be designed for, by all sorts.
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but to be saved from sin that makes us unlike God! to have his Image, and his Love perfected in us, to be with the rest of the elect, partakers of salvation, with eternal glory, is that mean? 2 Tim. 2. 10. 11. The Ministers of the Gospel must, sometime, or other, be taken away from their work.
but to be saved from since that makes us unlike God! to have his Image, and his Love perfected in us, to be with the rest of the elect, partakers of salvation, with Eternal glory, is that mean? 2 Tim. 2. 10. 11. The Ministers of the Gospel must, sometime, or other, be taken away from their work.
As more time passes, their salvation draws nearer than when they believed; they are not always to be in saving, and never saved. In mercy to them, God will translate them;
As more time passes, their salvation draws nearer than when they believed; they Are not always to be in Saving, and never saved. In mercy to them, God will translate them;
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That they may not, always, labour in vain, for themselves, and because they have laboured in vain for many others, they must be withdrawn from their hard and toilsome labour, and enter into rest.
That they may not, always, labour in vain, for themselves, and Because they have laboured in vain for many Others, they must be withdrawn from their hard and toilsome labour, and enter into rest.
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12. The loss is great, and grievous, beyond all expression, above all our lamentation, when such are taken away as have made it their business, to save themselves, and those that heard them.
12. The loss is great, and grievous, beyond all expression, above all our lamentation, when such Are taken away as have made it their business, to save themselves, and those that herd them.
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In their endeavour to save themselves, they have been great examples. In their endeavour to save others, they may have been great Instruments, of much saving good to many a Soul. How few are they that drive such designs!
In their endeavour to save themselves, they have been great Examples. In their endeavour to save Others, they may have been great Instruments, of much Saving good to many a Soul. How few Are they that drive such designs!
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How fitly may we take up that of the Psalmist, when the godly man ceases, and the faithful fail from among the children of men? And what could be said with greater Pathos, I sal. 12. 1. Help, Lord, as in a common Ruine;
How fitly may we take up that of the Psalmist, when the godly man ceases, and the faithful fail from among the children of men? And what could be said with greater Pathos, I sal. 12. 1. Help, Lord, as in a Common Ruin;
while you yet need to be working out your Salvation! The effectually called, 'tis true, are saved, 2 Tim. 1. 9. Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling.
while you yet need to be working out your Salvation! The effectually called, it's true, Are saved, 2 Tim. 1. 9. Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling.
Your adversary the Devil, that goes about seeking whom he may devour: All the Principalities and Powers of the Kingdom of Darkness, that you are to contend with,
Your adversary the devil, that Goes about seeking whom he may devour: All the Principalities and Powers of the Kingdom of Darkness, that you Are to contend with,
when you have wavered, to resolve you in matters of practice, when you have been in doubt, to encourage you in your fears and faintings, to comfort you, in your sadness, and sorrows!
when you have wavered, to resolve you in matters of practice, when you have been in doubt, to encourage you in your fears and faintings, to Comfort you, in your sadness, and sorrows!
His Station among you in this Neighbourhood, when first he undertook the Pastoral Charge of this Church over which the Holy Ghost made him overseer, requir'd a man of as much Wisdom and Grace, as any such Station could well be supposed to do.
His Station among you in this Neighbourhood, when First he undertook the Pastoral Charge of this Church over which the Holy Ghost made him overseer, required a man of as much Wisdom and Grace, as any such Station could well be supposed to do.
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I well remember, that about 3 or 4 and 40 years ago, being desir'd to give some help, on a Lord's-day, to that eminent Servant of Christ, Mr. Greenhill, whose praise is still, in all the Churches, I then first heard him preach;
I well Remember, that about 3 or 4 and 40 Years ago, being desired to give Some help, on a Lord's day, to that eminent Servant of christ, Mr. Greenhill, whose praise is still, in all the Churches, I then First herd him preach;
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and (if my Memory fail not) he had about that time in hand, some part of that excellent Discourse, of the Almost Christian; I had then the opportunity of beginning an acquaintance with him.
and (if my Memory fail not) he had about that time in hand, Some part of that excellent Discourse, of the Almost Christian; I had then the opportunity of beginning an acquaintance with him.
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His excellent good natural Parts, his ingenuous Education, his Industry, his early Labours in preaching the Gospel of Christ, in his native Country, in the City, and in this place. His Conjunction̄ and Society, for some years, with that excellent Servant of God before named;
His excellent good natural Parts, his ingenuous Education, his Industry, his early Labours in preaching the Gospel of christ, in his native Country, in the city, and in this place. His Conjunction and Society, for Some Years, with that excellent Servant of God before nam;
above all, the gracious assistances he had from Heaven, gave him great advantages, to be a Minister of Christ, approved unto God, a Workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
above all, the gracious assistances he had from Heaven, gave him great advantages, to be a Minister of christ, approved unto God, a Workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
And his multiply'd years, unto the 70th, with the continual addition thereby, to the rich Treasury of his Experiences, still improv'd him more and more:
And his multiplied Years, unto the 70th, with the continual addition thereby, to the rich Treasury of his Experiences, still improved him more and more:
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So that there being no decay of his natural Endowments, and a continual increase, of his Supernatural; you had the best of him, at last, whereby, indeed, your loss was the greater,
So that there being no decay of his natural Endowments, and a continual increase, of his Supernatural; you had the best of him, At last, whereby, indeed, your loss was the greater,
But when he could be no longer serviceable in his stated, delightful work, it was by the decay, not of the inward, but the outward man; so that when he could preach to you,
But when he could be no longer serviceable in his stated, delightful work, it was by the decay, not of the inward, but the outward man; so that when he could preach to you,
He took little pleasure in embroiling himself, or his Hearers, in needless, and fruitless Controversies. The great, substantial, Doctrines of the Gospel, were his principal study, and delight;
He took little pleasure in embroiling himself, or his Hearers, in needless, and fruitless Controversies. The great, substantial, Doctrines of the Gospel, were his principal study, and delight;
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Having formed, from the H. Scriptures, that Scheme of Thoughts which satisfy'd him, and gave him a clear ground, whereupon to preach the Gospel, with an unrecoiling Heart, he lov'd not to discompose it.
Having formed, from the H. Scriptures, that Scheme of Thoughts which satisfied him, and gave him a clear ground, whereupon to preach the Gospel, with an unrecoiling Heart, he loved not to discompose it.
His Judgment, in things which had that reference, being constantly moderate, and unexceptionably sound; remote from rigorous, and indesensible extremities, on the one hand, and the other.
His Judgement, in things which had that Referente, being constantly moderate, and unexceptionably found; remote from rigorous, and indesensible extremities, on the one hand, and the other.
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The great Subject he had in hand, and which he left unfinish'd, when God took him off from his publick work, was manifestly pointed this way, viz. Of the Covenant of God in Christ.
The great Subject he had in hand, and which he left unfinished, when God took him off from his public work, was manifestly pointed this Way, viz. Of the Covenant of God in christ.
His Judgment in reference to matters of Church Order, was for Union, and Communion of all visible Christians, viz. of such as did visibly hold the Head, as to the principal credenda, and agenda, of Christianity. The great things belonging to the Faith, and Practice of a Christian,
His Judgement in Referente to matters of Church Order, was for union, and Communion of all visible Christians, viz. of such as did visibly hold the Head, as to the principal credenda, and agenda, of Christianity. The great things belonging to the Faith, and Practice of a Christian,
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He having openly, among divers persons, and with great earnestness, sometime before, exprest his consent to some Proposals, which if the Parties concern'd, had agreed in the desire of the thing it self, must unavoidably have inferr'd such an Union, without prejudice to their Principles;
He having openly, among diverse Persons, and with great earnestness, sometime before, expressed his consent to Some Proposals, which if the Parties concerned, had agreed in the desire of the thing it self, must avoidable have inferred such an union, without prejudice to their Principles;
But this must be effected, as is too apparent, not by meer humane endeavour, but by an Almighty Spirit pour'd forth, which (after we have suffered a while) shall NONLATINALPHABET, put us into joynt,
But this must be effected, as is too apparent, not by mere humane endeavour, but by an Almighty Spirit poured forth, which (After we have suffered a while) shall, put us into joint,
and signifies to me scarce one straw, what Party of us is uppermost. The most righteous (as they may be vogu'd) will be but as Briars, and scratching Thorns;
and signifies to me scarce one straw, what Party of us is uppermost. The most righteous (as they may be vogued) will be but as Briers, and scratching Thorns;
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He was long languishing, and even dying daily. But amidst surrounding death, as a Relation told me, there was no appearance of any the least Cloud upon his Spirit, that obscured the evidences of his Title to a Blessed Eternity.
He was long languishing, and even dying daily. But amid surrounding death, as a Relation told me, there was no appearance of any the least Cloud upon his Spirit, that obscured the evidences of his Title to a Blessed Eternity.
but where, if the Subject be capable, there is an inherent Righteousness also, that is no cause of our Salvation, but the Character of the saved. And having before precaution'd some as were about him, not to be surpriz'd,
but where, if the Subject be capable, there is an inherent Righteousness also, that is no cause of our Salvation, but the Character of the saved. And having before precautioned Some as were about him, not to be surprised,
if he went away suddenly, he repeated the Ejaculation, Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly; and renewing the former caution, by saying, Remember what I said before;
if he went away suddenly, he repeated the Ejaculation, Come, Lord jesus, come quickly; and renewing the former caution, by saying, remember what I said before;
And I do even feel the Sorrows of his most afflicted Family, his mournful Widow, his sorrowing Sons and Daughters, his destitute Church, with all others that got good,
And I do even feel the Sorrows of his most afflicted Family, his mournful Widow, his sorrowing Sons and Daughters, his destitute Church, with all Others that god good,
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For I have observed it to be animadverted on, as an intolerable absurdity, by some among the Heathens, that time should work that cure of Grief and Sorrow, which Reason and Prudence work not.
For I have observed it to be animadverted on, as an intolerable absurdity, by Some among the heathens, that time should work that cure of Grief and Sorrow, which Reason and Prudence work not.
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And thus 'tis plain, we shall be relieved, not by holy thoughts, but by not thinking. So it may, in time, be forgotten, that ever such a Man as Mr. Mead, was Minister in Stepney! And what is this to Christian Consolation?
And thus it's plain, we shall be relieved, not by holy thoughts, but by not thinking. So it may, in time, be forgotten, that ever such a Man as Mr. Mead, was Minister in Stepney! And what is this to Christian Consolation?
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And then consider (as I doubt not many a Soul will bless God for him for ever) how glorious a sight it will be, to see him, one day, appear in the Head of a numerous company, of saved ones; and say, (as a subordinate Parent in the Apostle's sense, 1 Cor. 4. 15.) Lord, here am I,
And then Consider (as I doubt not many a Soul will bless God for him for ever) how glorious a sighed it will be, to see him, one day, appear in the Head of a numerous company, of saved ones; and say, (as a subordinate Parent in the Apostle's sense, 1 Cor. 4. 15.) Lord, Here am I,
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as much as in you is, of such a Pastor, as you apprehend will be intent, in all his Ministrations, upon this double end, to save himself, and them that hear him. And labour to be perfect, be of one mind, and live in Peace, so the God of Love and Peace shall be with you.
as much as in you is, of such a Pastor, as you apprehend will be intent, in all his Ministrations, upon this double end, to save himself, and them that hear him. And labour to be perfect, be of one mind, and live in Peace, so the God of Love and Peace shall be with you.
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as their doubt was, Matt. 11. 3. but cleave to this your great Lord with purpose of Heart, till he give you at last, an abundant entrance into his everlasting Kingdom.
as their doubt was, Matt. 11. 3. but cleave to this your great Lord with purpose of Heart, till he give you At last, an abundant Entrance into his everlasting Kingdom.
Let his mournfull Relatives, and all of you to whom he was dear, consider, what our Lord offer'd as matter of Consolation, in the most trying case, of this kind, that ever could occur to poor mortals;
Let his mournful Relatives, and all of you to whom he was dear, Consider, what our Lord offered as matter of Consolation, in the most trying case, of this kind, that ever could occur to poor mortals;
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Now the God of Peace, that brought again from the dead, our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Bloud of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will:
Now the God of Peace, that brought again from the dead, our Lord jesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will:
