we rather draw the Curtain open, and with a secret titillation and pleasure expose them to the observation and contempt of the most scornful Michal: Instead of burying,
we rather draw the Curtain open, and with a secret titillation and pleasure expose them to the observation and contempt of the most scornful Michal: Instead of burying,
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When we should privately address to our Brother with all imaginable Meekness, Pity, and Sobriety, to restore and recover him after some irregular step,
When we should privately address to our Brother with all imaginable Meekness, Pity, and Sobriety, to restore and recover him After Some irregular step,
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or unwary fall, men rather publickly proclaim and divulge on the House-top their Neigbours failing; and set it in such a light where it may most eminently be seen.
or unwary fallen, men rather publicly proclaim and divulge on the Housetop their Neighbours failing; and Set it in such a Light where it may most eminently be seen.
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With what bitter taunts and cruel mockings, with what slanderous aspersions and defamations do men prosecute one another? Yea, to that height of wickedness have some advanced in these low-running dregs of time, that instead of being grieved that their Brother has done amiss, they could be glad if he had done much worse.
With what bitter taunts and cruel mockings, with what slanderous Aspersions and defamations do men prosecute one Another? Yea, to that height of wickedness have Some advanced in these low-running dregs of time, that instead of being grieved that their Brother has done amiss, they could be glad if he had done much Worse.
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My Friends, is not this a great fault? have we thus learned either of Moses, or Christ? This way of treating thy Brother will appear to be collateral Blasphemy, and virtual Murther:
My Friends, is not this a great fault? have we thus learned either of Moses, or christ? This Way of treating thy Brother will appear to be collateral Blasphemy, and virtual Murder:
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not by the point of a Baionet, or the force of a Bullet, that is a very strange demonstration of our affection to him (which by some has been practised);
not by the point of a Baionet, or the force of a Bullet, that is a very strange demonstration of our affection to him (which by Some has been practised);
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Who is this Neighbour? It was a Question propounded to Christ himself, Luke 10.29. The Solution may be gathered out of Christ's Answer. 1. In the General.
Who is this Neighbour? It was a Question propounded to christ himself, Lycia 10.29. The Solution may be gathered out of Christ's Answer. 1. In the General.
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Every Man to whom I may be helpful. Our Lord proves a Stranger may be a Neighbour, Luke 10.36. All people that have the face of Man are called our flesh, Isa. 58. And our blood, Acts 17.26. One blood; Cousins at a remoter distance.
Every Man to whom I may be helpful. Our Lord Proves a Stranger may be a Neighbour, Lycia 10.36. All people that have the face of Man Are called our Flesh, Isaiah 58. And our blood, Acts 17.26. One blood; Cousin's At a Remoter distance.
'Tis true indeed, that the Precept of Moses, concerning the kind dealing of the Jews with other men, extended not universally to all, but peculiarly to their Country-men or Fellow - Jews; as for Aliens and Enemies they were not bound to be kind to them;
It's true indeed, that the Precept of Moses, Concerning the kind dealing of the jews with other men, extended not universally to all, but peculiarly to their Countrymen or Fellow - jews; as for Aliens and Enemies they were not bound to be kind to them;
If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault, Mat. 18.15. Warn them that are unruly, 1 Thes. 5.14. They are said to be full of Goodness, who have the ability to admonish one another, Rom. 15.14. Ye count him as an enemy, whom you will not admonish as a brother. 2 Thes. 3.15. Reprove the unfruitful works of darkness, Eph. 5.11.
If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault, Mathew 18.15. Warn them that Are unruly, 1 Thebes 5.14. They Are said to be full of goodness, who have the ability to admonish one Another, Rom. 15.14. You count him as an enemy, whom you will not admonish as a brother. 2 Thebes 3.15. Reprove the unfruitful works of darkness, Ephesians 5.11.
tho it be to the shedding of their own blood? Is this consistent with the Love of God? with the love of thy brother's invaluable soul? or the happiness and security of thine own?
though it be to the shedding of their own blood? Is this consistent with the Love of God? with the love of thy Brother's invaluable soul? or the happiness and security of thine own?
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Having by this short Paraphrase taken off what of mist and darkness might surround the Words, I should descend to an Enquiry into several Particulars, each of which would require more time to discourse of,
Having by this short paraphrase taken off what of missed and darkness might surround the Words, I should descend to an Enquiry into several Particulars, each of which would require more time to discourse of,
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In short, for the First Particular, I shall only take notice of Three Words in the Scripture, which sufficiently express the nature of Reprehension. 1. NONLATINALPHABET. A striking and beating of one.
In short, for the First Particular, I shall only take notice of Three Words in the Scripture, which sufficiently express the nature of Reprehension. 1.. A striking and beating of one.
Thus Peter rebuked Christ, Mark 8.32. 3. NONLATINALPHABET, a bare minding and remembring, a putting of the Mind in order by Advertisement and Admonition.
Thus Peter rebuked christ, Mark 8.32. 3., a bore minding and remembering, a putting of the Mind in order by Advertisement and Admonition.
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The Schoolmen give many definitions of it, and the Ancient Fathers abound with variety of Illustrations, telling us, that great is the Affinity between Soul and Body, both as to their Diseases and Remedies:
The Schoolmen give many definitions of it, and the Ancient Father's abound with variety of Illustrations, telling us, that great is the Affinity between Soul and Body, both as to their Diseases and Remedies:
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They reckon up three Parts of Physick, NONLATINALPHABET, by Diet, Medicines, and Chyrurgery, all which by way of Analogy and Proportion, are to be used in the Cure of Spiritual Distempers. Clemens Alexandrinus compares them together.
They reckon up three Parts of Physic,, by Diet, Medicines, and Chirurgery, all which by Way of Analogy and Proportion, Are to be used in the Cure of Spiritual Distempers. Clemens Alexandrian compares them together.
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3. Rebuke, if sharp and keen, is the spiritual Chyrurgery, which sometimes is to be used cuttingly, with a sharp Point and Edge. Intemperans aeger crudelem facit Medicum.
3. Rebuke, if sharp and keen, is the spiritual Chirurgery, which sometime is to be used cuttingly, with a sharp Point and Edge. Intemperate aeger Cruel facit Physician's.
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and in a total breaking off our intimacy of conversation, and society with them, if they prove stubborn and incorrigible, stopping their ears against all wise Charms. I proceed now to the
and in a total breaking off our intimacy of Conversation, and society with them, if they prove stubborn and incorrigible, stopping their ears against all wise Charms. I proceed now to the
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Among Christ's Disciples one was stiled a Son of Thunder; and what was said of St. Basil, ought to be the Character of every faithful Steward in God's House, That he thunder'd in his Doctrine, and lighten'd in his Life.
Among Christ's Disciples one was styled a Son of Thunder; and what was said of Saint Basil, ought to be the Character of every faithful Steward in God's House, That he thundered in his Doctrine, and lightened in his Life.
they call the Section of Objurgations. The necessity of this Duty is such to us, that God will require the blood of the People at the hands of their Pastor, if he reprove not.
they call the Section of Objurgations. The necessity of this Duty is such to us, that God will require the blood of the People At the hands of their Pastor, if he reprove not.
As this is required of Ministers chiefly, so it is expected and demanded of Parents and Masters; God hath made them Guardians of their Children and Servants.
As this is required of Ministers chiefly, so it is expected and demanded of Parents and Masters; God hath made them Guardians of their Children and Servants.
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None are more our friends than they are, who cannot stand by, and see us offer violence to our selves without holding of our hands, Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness;
None Are more our Friends than they Are, who cannot stand by, and see us offer violence to our selves without holding of our hands, Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness;
nor be like those hearers mentioned Luke 4.19, 21, 22, 28. While our Saviour preached the acceptable and glad tidings of Salvation, the good news contained in the Gospel, all the Congregation of Nazareth applauded his Doctrine,
nor be like those hearers mentioned Lycia 4.19, 21, 22, 28. While our Saviour preached the acceptable and glad tidings of Salvation, the good news contained in the Gospel, all the Congregation of Nazareth applauded his Doctrine,
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altho it should provoke thee to cry out with a loud voice, as he did who was possessed with an unclean Spirit, Let us alone, art thou come to destroy us? God doth manifest his Presence and mighty Power in such a sifting Ministry;
although it should provoke thee to cry out with a loud voice, as he did who was possessed with an unclean Spirit, Let us alone, art thou come to destroy us? God does manifest his Presence and mighty Power in such a sifting Ministry;
and the nature of Sin is to make men afraid of God's Appearance, and foolishly with Adam to attempt the secreting of themselves from his All-seeing Eye.
and the nature of since is to make men afraid of God's Appearance, and foolishly with Adam to attempt the secreting of themselves from his All-seeing Eye.
and you are enjoined not to despise and fret against the Doctrine we deliver, and that on pain of Everlasting Damnation, for he that hateth reproof, shall dye.
and you Are enjoined not to despise and fret against the Doctrine we deliver, and that on pain of Everlasting Damnation, for he that hates reproof, shall die.
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I proceed to the 2 d Branch of Reproof, that which is Fraternal, and done in Brotherly Charity. Every Private Christian may bear the Person, tho not the Office of a Reprover;
I proceed to the 2 worser Branch of Reproof, that which is Fraternal, and done in Brotherly Charity. Every Private Christian may bear the Person, though not the Office of a Reprover;
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for if he hear us, then we have gained our brother. When thou hearest thy Neighbour swear, lye, slander, deride holiness, persecute with his Tongue the Man who is more righteous than himself, intreat him then to bethink himself what will be the end of such Devilish practices;
for if he hear us, then we have gained our brother. When thou Hearst thy Neighbour swear, lie, slander, deride holiness, persecute with his Tongue the Man who is more righteous than himself, entreat him then to bethink himself what will be the end of such Devilish practices;
St. Austin gives two instances of the happy success of Admonition, the one given by himself to his Friend Alipius, who was thereby reclaimed from the Theatre and Stage-plays;
Saint Austin gives two instances of the happy success of Admonition, the one given by himself to his Friend Alipius, who was thereby reclaimed from the Theatre and Stageplays;
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And one advantage more we shall gain, we hereby take a prudent course to provide for our selves a faithful Friend to perform the same kind office as occasion serves.
And one advantage more we shall gain, we hereby take a prudent course to provide for our selves a faithful Friend to perform the same kind office as occasion serves.
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Hereby also we should countermine the Devil in two grand methods of his deceit, viz. The multitude of sinners, and the Impunity of sin. Reproof will abate the number of offenders,
Hereby also we should countermine the devil in two grand methods of his deceit, viz. The multitude of Sinners, and the Impunity of since. Reproof will abate the number of offenders,
and shew the apparent hazard and danger men run by continuing in their sins. That impediment to the discharge of this Duty, viz. Singularity, would be taken off;
and show the apparent hazard and danger men run by Continuing in their Sins. That impediment to the discharge of this Duty, viz. Singularity, would be taken off;
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If these Considerations are not sufficient to shew us the necessity of taking up vigorous and speedy resolutions to live no longer in the neglect and sinful omission of fraternal Reprehension, I know not what to add more that may prevail;
If these Considerations Are not sufficient to show us the necessity of taking up vigorous and speedy resolutions to live no longer in the neglect and sinful omission of fraternal Reprehension, I know not what to add more that may prevail;
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but with David in Nathan 's Parable, to pronounce the sentence of condemnation on thy self? With what a controuling, over-powering force did our Saviour tax the sins of the Jews, when he prefaced his Discourse with that bold Challenge, Who is there amongst you that convinces me of sin? He that lives in the commission of that sin he condemns in another, must expect that his words will recoyl upon himself,
but with David in Nathan is Parable, to pronounce the sentence of condemnation on thy self? With what a controlling, overpowering force did our Saviour Tax the Sins of the jews, when he prefaced his Discourse with that bold Challenge, Who is there among you that convinces me of since? He that lives in the commission of that since he condemns in Another, must expect that his words will recoil upon himself,
Rule 2. As the Reprover must look to it that he be faultless, so he must be sure that his Brother be faulty; for otherwise thou dost not reprove, but reproach him;
Rule 2. As the Reprover must look to it that he be faultless, so he must be sure that his Brother be faulty; for otherwise thou dost not reprove, but reproach him;
thou dost not perform the Duty of a Christian, but dost execute the Office of the Devil. Two things must here be regarded: 1. That it be a sin thou reprovest him for. 2. That it be His sin thou reprovest him for.
thou dost not perform the Duty of a Christian, but dost execute the Office of the devil. Two things must Here be regarded: 1. That it be a sin thou reprovest him for. 2. That it be His since thou reprovest him for.
There must be a breach of some Command, Affirmative or Negative; directly, or by consequence; either the doing what he ought not, or the not doing of what he ought.
There must be a breach of Some Command, Affirmative or Negative; directly, or by consequence; either the doing what he ought not, or the not doing of what he ought.
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In what an Age do we live, where mens quarrels against one another shall take their rise from such minute and inconsiderable beginnings, that a wise Man is ashamed to name them, being as insignificant and unedifying,
In what an Age do we live, where men's quarrels against one Another shall take their rise from such minute and inconsiderable beginnings, that a wise Man is ashamed to name them, being as insignificant and unedifying,
It was the case of the Reubenites, The Army of Israel was raised against them, nothing but War, Fire and Sword were threatned for their building an Altar of Testimony in their journey;
It was the case of the Reubenites, The Army of Israel was raised against them, nothing but War, Fire and Sword were threatened for their building an Altar of Testimony in their journey;
when they met together, and had discoursed the matter, and came to a right understanding of their Brethrens end and intentions, they were presently reconciled.
when they met together, and had discoursed the matter, and Come to a right understanding of their Brothers' end and intentions, they were presently reconciled.
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but what doth your arguing reprove? Some conceive that Jacob understood not the mystery of his Son Soseph 's Dream (concerning the Sun, Moon and Stars making obeisance to him) whence it came,
but what does your arguing reprove? some conceive that Jacob understood not the mystery of his Son Soseph is Dream (Concerning the Sun, Moon and Stars making obeisance to him) whence it Come,
The Rule of Charity is, Quisque presumitur quod bonus est, nisi constat de malo. Thus we read, neither John 's mourning, nor Christ's piping could pass their hard censures;
The Rule of Charity is, Quisque presumitur quod bonus est, nisi constat de Malo. Thus we read, neither John is mourning, nor Christ's piping could pass their hard censures;
Inquire and make search, and ask diligently, if it be Truth that is told. Rule 3. Take care thy ends and intentions be sincere and upright in this work:
Inquire and make search, and ask diligently, if it be Truth that is told. Rule 3. Take care thy ends and intentions be sincere and upright in this work:
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avoid every thing that may be interpreted to be a design to disgrace and render thy Brother mean and contemptible in the eyes and apprehensions of his Neighbourhood and acquaintance.
avoid every thing that may be interpreted to be a Design to disgrace and render thy Brother mean and contemptible in the eyes and apprehensions of his Neighbourhood and acquaintance.
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Look to it that all be directed to those glorious ends of God's Glory, the recovery of thine erring Brother, the satisfying thine own Conscience in the necessary discharge of thy Duty, out of hatred to sin,
Look to it that all be directed to those glorious ends of God's Glory, the recovery of thine erring Brother, the satisfying thine own Conscience in the necessary discharge of thy Duty, out of hatred to since,
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When you express your warmest zeal against their sins, be sure you usher in all your advice with soft Prefaces of good-will, pity, and real affections to them.
When you express your warmest zeal against their Sins, be sure you usher in all your Advice with soft Prefaces of goodwill, pity, and real affections to them.
Many therefore have well advised it as a prudent course, to intermix their due Commendations with our Admonitions, whereby the reception of our Advice would be much facilitated.
Many Therefore have well advised it as a prudent course, to intermix their due Commendations with our Admonitions, whereby the reception of our advice would be much facilitated.
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The dreadfullest and most solemn Censures of the Church of God, are not Mortal but Medicinal, and are appointed not for Killing, but for Cure. Our reproofs being thus temper'd with Love, will be like a Sword dipt in Balsom, that woundeth and healeth at the same time.
The Dreadfullest and most solemn Censures of the Church of God, Are not Mortal but Medicinal, and Are appointed not for Killing, but for Cure. Our reproofs being thus tempered with Love, will be like a Sword dipped in Balsam, that wounds and heals At the same time.
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Michael the Arch-Angel when controverting with the Devil, shewed himself to be a pure Spirit, by the calmness of the debate, which was not managed with any excess of Passion.
Michael the Arch-Angel when controverting with the devil, showed himself to be a pure Spirit, by the calmness of the debate, which was not managed with any excess of Passion.
or to wash him clean from some blots and stains in his Conversation, but thou dost set and imprint some mark or brand of shame and ignominy on his name. This is the direction of the Apostle, Restore such an one in the spirit of meekness;
or to wash him clean from Some blots and stains in his Conversation, but thou dost Set and imprint Some mark or brand of shame and ignominy on his name. This is the direction of the Apostle, Restore such an one in the Spirit of meekness;
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Consider not so much what you are able to say, as what your brother is able to bear. Use the Christian Art to suit and proportion your Wine to your Bottles; let not children have strong meat, nor grown persons milk; be sure it be what is most proper for their health and nourishment, what the stomach can well digest,
Consider not so much what you Are able to say, as what your brother is able to bear. Use the Christian Art to suit and proportion your Wine to your Bottles; let not children have strong meat, nor grown Persons milk; be sure it be what is most proper for their health and nourishment, what the stomach can well digest,
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Commonly we are either too remiss if we endeavour Moderation, or too austere and rough if we design faithfulness: But I think there is little need to caution any persons against overdoing in this kind, it is an Extreme few fall into, there being more danger in our oyl, than in our salt, i, e.
Commonly we Are either too remiss if we endeavour Moderation, or too austere and rough if we Design faithfulness: But I think there is little need to caution any Persons against overdoing in this kind, it is an Extreme few fallen into, there being more danger in our oil, than in our salt, i, e.
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as one expresses it, in our smooth words, than in our sharp rebukes. I fear the greatest work that is done in this matter, is sowing of pillows under sinners elbows,
as one Expresses it, in our smooth words, than in our sharp rebukes. I Fear the greatest work that is done in this matter, is sowing of pillows under Sinners elbows,
when our duty should be quilting of thorns to lay under their backs, that when the bold and contumacious sinner retires to his Chamber, he may also retire within himself,
when our duty should be quilting of thorns to lay under their backs, that when the bold and contumacious sinner retires to his Chamber, he may also retire within himself,
Command then thy brother in the name of God to be think himself, to repent and reform, to read what the God of Truth and Justice has threatned against him if he do not amend and turn;
Command then thy brother in the name of God to be think himself, to Repent and reform, to read what the God of Truth and justice has threatened against him if he do not amend and turn;
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There are several other weighty Directions relating to the prudent management of this important duty of Fraternal Rebuke, which I must pass by with a very little reference to them;
There Are several other weighty Directions relating to the prudent management of this important duty of Fraternal Rebuke, which I must pass by with a very little Referente to them;
But especially avoid thy rebuking of him, when he is like the wild Ass, with whom there is no medling while she is in the heat and fervour of her lust, Jer. 2.24. but she hath her particular month to be taken in.
But especially avoid thy rebuking of him, when he is like the wild Ass, with whom there is no meddling while she is in the heat and fervour of her lust, Jer. 2.24. but she hath her particular Monn to be taken in.
I crave leave only to Apply what has been said in these following ways, when I have laid down this single Caution, viz. That tho Reproof is then best taken,
I crave leave only to Apply what has been said in these following ways, when I have laid down this single Caution, viz. That though Reproof is then best taken,
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Ungrounded is that Doctrine both of the Romanists and several others, who tell us, That the Benefit of God's Ordinances depends upon the goodness and right intentions of the Priest and Minister.
Ungrounded is that Doctrine both of the Romanists and several Others, who tell us, That the Benefit of God's Ordinances depends upon the Goodness and right intentions of the Priest and Minister.
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What, shall I not be saved by hearing, unless the Preacher be saved, whom I hear? Is the Grace of God tied to the Ministry of man? Shall the Servant share the Honour,
What, shall I not be saved by hearing, unless the Preacher be saved, whom I hear? Is the Grace of God tied to the Ministry of man? Shall the Servant share the Honour,
His diet was strict enough, he might not eat that which savoured of Legal Impurity, yet refused not a Honey-comb, because found in the belly of a dead Beast.
His diet was strict enough, he might not eat that which savoured of Legal Impurity, yet refused not a Honeycomb, Because found in the belly of a dead Beast.
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Having inserted this necessary Caution, I shall in the Close, subjoin Two or Three Things by way of Inference, Reproof, and Advice, by way of more particular
Having inserted this necessary Caution, I shall in the Close, subjoin Two or Three Things by Way of Inference, Reproof, and advice, by Way of more particular
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There are four ways, in a more singular and eminent manner, by which God has reprehended us. 1. By his Word. 2. By our Consciences. 3. By the Examples of Good Men. 4. By his Judgments on Bad Men.
There Are four ways, in a more singular and eminent manner, by which God has reprehended us. 1. By his Word. 2. By our Consciences. 3. By the Examples of Good Men. 4. By his Judgments on Bad Men.
How often do they check and chide us? 'Tis said of David, as soon as he had cut off the lap of Saul 's Garment (his heart smote him) that is, his Conscience recoil'd upon him.
How often do they check and chide us? It's said of David, as soon as he had Cut off the lap of Saul is Garment (his heart smote him) that is, his Conscience recoiled upon him.
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It is God's Historiographer, which writes not only Anuals, but Diaries; it hath its Book and Table, wherein it indelibly writes mens Transgressions and Swervings.
It is God's Historiographer, which writes not only Anuals, but Diaries; it hath its Book and Table, wherein it indelibly writes men's Transgressions and Swervings.
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And how many secret Lectures hath this read to us? What Artifices have we used to rock it to sleep? Play and Gaming, Musick and Feasting, Company and many diversions of the same nature, have been cast in to still this importunate and offensive babler, whose tongue will never lye still.
And how many secret Lectures hath this read to us? What Artifices have we used to rock it to sleep? Play and Gaming, Music and Feasting, Company and many diversions of the same nature, have been cast in to still this importunate and offensive babbler, whose tongue will never lie still.
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3. God reproves by the Examples of Good Men. Noah condemned the old world for their security, by his preparing an Ark. A good man leads a convincing life, and there is an Elenctical Power in his holy deportment.
3. God reproves by the Examples of Good Men. Noah condemned the old world for their security, by his preparing an Ark A good man leads a convincing life, and there is an Elenctical Power in his holy deportment.
4. God reproves by his Judgments on bad men; he reproves both by his Word and Rod, as by the testimony of his mouth, so by the works of his hands. Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked.
4. God reproves by his Judgments on bad men; he reproves both by his Word and Rod, as by the testimony of his Mouth, so by the works of his hands. Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked.
and that this Pillar of Salt was for the seasoning of all that would cast an eye behind to Sodom, appears by our Saviour 's general application of it, Remember Lot's wife.
and that this Pillar of Salt was for the seasoning of all that would cast an eye behind to Sodom, appears by our Saviour is general application of it, remember Lot's wife.
an see what I did to it, for the wickedness of my people Israel. The Ancient Philosophers (as Gellius noteth) assigned Three Grounds for punishment of offenders:
an see what I did to it, for the wickedness of my people Israel. The Ancient Philosophers (as Gellius notes) assigned Three Grounds for punishment of offenders:
1. That which is called NONLATINALPHABET, when punishment was inflicted for amending of the party punished, and to put him in mind of the committed offence.
1. That which is called, when punishment was inflicted for amending of the party punished, and to put him in mind of the committed offence.
This was the aggravation of Belshazzar 's Pride, that he humbled not his heart, tho he knew the judgment inflicted on his Father for the same sin.
This was the aggravation of Belshazzar is Pride, that he humbled not his heart, though he knew the judgement inflicted on his Father for the same since.
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Cambyses fley'd off the skin of a corrupt and warping Judge, and spread it over the Seat of Judgment for his Successors to tread on, that so it might be a continual Monitor to them to avoid injustice.
Cambyses flay off the skin of a corrupt and warping Judge, and spread it over the Seat of Judgement for his Successors to tread on, that so it might be a continual Monitor to them to avoid injustice.
2. When we compare God's Precept with our Practise, What bad Comments are they on so blessed a Text? We may well cry out with our Country-man Linacre, Aut hoc non est Evangelium, aut nos man sumus Evangelici: Either:
2. When we compare God's Precept with our practice, What bad Comments Are they on so blessed a Text? We may well cry out with our Countryman Linacre, Or hoc non est Evangelium, Or nos man sumus Evangelici: Either:
Two Beasts walk much up and down (which Diogenes advised the Emperor to avoid, being malignant biters) the tame beast the Flatterer, and the wild beast the Slanderer: As the Jews conspired against Jeremiah, so do many against their Brethren and Neighbours, saying as they, Let us smite them with the tongue, let us devise devices against them.
Two Beasts walk much up and down (which Diogenes advised the Emperor to avoid, being malignant biters) the tame beast the Flatterer, and the wild beast the Slanderer: As the jews conspired against Jeremiah, so do many against their Brothers and Neighbours, saying as they, Let us smite them with the tongue, let us devise devices against them.
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2. Men discover their hatred of their brother, by tempting him to the commission of that sin which they design to make matter of objection against him.
2. Men discover their hatred of their brother, by tempting him to the commission of that since which they Design to make matter of objection against him.
Thus the malicious Pharisees did their utmost to cause Christ to offend (if it had been possible) urging him vehemently, and provoking him with all their little artifices, to speak of many things, that they might accuse him.
Thus the malicious Pharisees did their utmost to cause christ to offend (if it had been possible) urging him vehemently, and provoking him with all their little artifices, to speak of many things, that they might accuse him.
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3. Their hatred is manifested by magnifying and aggrandizing their Brethrens faults, swelling and improving every Mole hill to the size and bulk of a Mountain.
3. Their hatred is manifested by magnifying and aggrandizing their Brothers' Faults, swelling and improving every Mole hill to the size and bulk of a Mountain.
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With their viperous and poysonous breath, they blow up every bubble (which at first was but a drop of Water stuft with a small vapour) to the dimensions of a large Globe.
With their viperous and poisonous breath, they blow up every bubble (which At First was but a drop of Water stuffed with a small vapour) to the dimensions of a large Globe.
Some think themselves excusable herein (if not commendable) as thereby discovering their zeal against sin, which never can be made to appear sufficiently sinful: But let such beware,
some think themselves excusable herein (if not commendable) as thereby discovering their zeal against since, which never can be made to appear sufficiently sinful: But let such beware,
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4. And Lastly, Men discover their hatred of their Brother, by mentioning their failures and infirmities with some secret kind of rejoycing and pleasure.
4. And Lastly, Men discover their hatred of their Brother, by mentioning their failures and infirmities with Some secret kind of rejoicing and pleasure.
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This renders a Man like the Devil himself, and transforms him into an Angel of darkness; this involves us in the guilt and breach of many a Commandment;
This renders a Man like the devil himself, and transforms him into an Angel of darkness; this involves us in the guilt and breach of many a Commandment;
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A Rape also is committed on his Name, and thou canst not excuse thy self from a reductive breach of the seventh Commandment. As for the eighth and ninth, they are apparently broke.
A Rape also is committed on his Name, and thou Canst not excuse thy self from a reductive breach of the seventh Commandment. As for the eighth and ninth, they Are apparently broke.
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Thou art a notorious Thief and Robber. Your Brother's good name is by Solomon preferr'd before precious Oyntments. Oyntments in ancient times were a special part of the Royal Treasure of Princes.
Thou art a notorious Thief and Robber. Your Brother's good name is by Solomon preferred before precious Ointments. Ointments in ancient times were a special part of the Royal Treasure of Princes.
When Hezekias, in ostentation of his Royal Wealth, and the Magnificence of his Treasures, would shew the Babylonish Ambassadors his choicest Collections, among the chiefest things there are reckoned in the Inventory, the precious Oyntments. Some tell us out of Pliny, That there were Oyntments in the Apothecaries Shops of that value, (so great was the Riot and Luxury of those times!) that every Pound amounted to more than Twelve Pounds of our Money,
When Hezekias, in ostentation of his Royal Wealth, and the Magnificence of his Treasures, would show the Babylonish ambassadors his Choicest Collections, among the chiefest things there Are reckoned in the Inventory, the precious Ointments. some tell us out of pliny, That there were Ointments in the Apothecaries Shops of that valve, (so great was the Riot and Luxury of those times!) that every Pound amounted to more than Twelve Pounds of our Money,
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<1^PAGE^MISSING> injuriously and feloniously takes his Neighbour's good Name from him, which is by the Wise Man adjudged to be better than any Oyntment, consisting of the most costly Ingredients? Let us have no fellowship with these Slanderers, Tale-bearers,
<1^PAGE^MISSING> injuriously and feloniously Takes his Neighbour's good Name from him, which is by the Wise Man adjudged to be better than any Ointment, consisting of the most costly Ingredients? Let us have no fellowship with these Slanderers, Talebearers,
which we then effectually shall do, when we will not allow our selves to be Receivers to these Thieves, nor Abbettors of these Murtherers, by setting our Ears open to these Calumniators and Detractors.
which we then effectually shall do, when we will not allow our selves to be Receivers to these Thieves, nor Abettors of these Murderers, by setting our Ears open to these Calumniators and Detractors.
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Beware therefore of this Snare of the Devil, of reporting with some kind of delight the worst thou canst find in thy Brother, overseeing wilfully the many commendable qualifications he is endowed with.
Beware Therefore of this Snare of the devil, of reporting with Some kind of delight the worst thou Canst find in thy Brother, overseeing wilfully the many commendable qualifications he is endowed with.
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My Friends, are we not here highly concerned? With what a gusto and relish do many report (if not raise) Stories and Fables that may any ways derogate from the good Name and Reputation of those who dissent from them? What (say they) do you not hear what such an one hath said;
My Friends, Are we not Here highly concerned? With what a gusto and relish do many report (if not raise) Stories and Fables that may any ways derogate from the good Name and Reputation of those who dissent from them? What (say they) do you not hear what such an one hath said;
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Is this to be rightly affected with other Mens breaches of God's Statutes? Is this the right method of conquering your otherwise-minded Brethren? Is this your rejoicing in good? It was a great fault among some of the Corinthians, that when they heard of the scandalous sin of the Incestuous person, they were puffed up, when they should rather have mourned. There were great Divisions and Parties amongst them at that time when the Incest was committed,
Is this to be rightly affected with other Men's Breaches of God's Statutes? Is this the right method of conquering your otherwise-minded Brothers? Is this your rejoicing in good? It was a great fault among Some of the Corinthians, that when they herd of the scandalous since of the Incestuous person, they were puffed up, when they should rather have mourned. There were great Divisions and Parties among them At that time when the Incest was committed,
This is a posture fitter for a Devil than a Christian: For, I beseech you, in what one thing can a Man approach nearer to the similitude and likeness of that Evil Spirit,
This is a posture fitter for a devil than a Christian: For, I beseech you, in what one thing can a Man approach nearer to the similitude and likeness of that Evil Spirit,
especially for them to be guilty of it, who by their Holy Office and Calling are more particularly obliged to the observation of the aforementioned Rules of Reprehension? It is a Crime inexcusable.
especially for them to be guilty of it, who by their Holy Office and Calling Are more particularly obliged to the observation of the aforementioned Rules of Reprehension? It is a Crime inexcusable.
Thus did Alexander Pharoeus, who consecrated that Javelin wherewith he had slain Polyphron; and Protagoras, who boasted he had spent forty years in corrupting of Youth.
Thus did Alexander Pharoeus, who consecrated that Javelin wherewith he had slave Polyphron; and Protagoras, who boasted he had spent forty Years in corrupting of Youth.
Johannes a Casa wrote a Poem in commendation of those Spanish Virtues (as one stiles them) Whoredom, Sodomy, and Incest. But for men making a more strict Profession of their subjection to Divine Revelations, and all Moral Principles; for such whose Character loudly calls on them,
Johannes a Casa wrote a Poem in commendation of those Spanish Virtues (as one stile them) Whoredom, Sodomy, and Incest. But for men making a more strict Profession of their subjection to Divine Revelations, and all Moral Principles; for such whose Character loudly calls on them,
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as the more immediate Servants of the Lord, not to strive, but be gentle to all men, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves, avoiding all things that do gender strifes, to follow Righteousness, Faith, Charity, Peace.
as the more immediate Servants of the Lord, not to strive, but be gentle to all men, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves, avoiding all things that do gender strifes, to follow Righteousness, Faith, Charity, Peace.
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To reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering, thereby giving proof of their Ministry. For these to be found deficient, is a doubled and multiplied Iniquity.
To reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering, thereby giving proof of their Ministry. For these to be found deficient, is a doubled and multiplied Iniquity.
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I am sorry to see men of this Rank so to unhallow and profane their own venerable Office, that one would think in their Orders they received an unholy Spirit, and Fire, in the very literal sense of the words, without the relief of Figure or Metaphor. But it spreads farther abroad.
I am sorry to see men of this Rank so to unhallow and profane their own venerable Office, that one would think in their Order they received an unholy Spirit, and Fire, in the very literal sense of the words, without the relief of Figure or Metaphor. But it spreads farther abroad.
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That they were in a Plot to cut the Throats of their nearest Relations, and had signed an Obligation to the Devil, written with their own Blood, That after a small space of time, wherein they were to accomplish the aforesaid Designs, they should tamely surrender themselves to that Evil One 's disposal and mercy.
That they were in a Plot to Cut the Throats of their nearest Relations, and had signed an Obligation to the devil, written with their own Blood, That After a small Molle of time, wherein they were to accomplish the aforesaid Designs, they should tamely surrender themselves to that Evil One is disposal and mercy.
Those I speak of were never such Admirers of the Doctrine of Passive Obedience and Non-Resistance, as to suffer all the Dirt and Offal that could be raked out of Kennels and Common-shoars to be plaistered on their Faces, without lifting up of a hand to wipe it off.
Those I speak of were never such Admirers of the Doctrine of Passive obedience and Non-Resistance, as to suffer all the Dirt and Offal that could be raked out of Kennels and Common-shores to be plastered on their Faces, without lifting up of a hand to wipe it off.
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Their rejoicing is this, the testimony of their Consciences, that they have had their Conversation in the World with more Integrity and Godly Sincerity than these men will allow them;
Their rejoicing is this, the testimony of their Consciences, that they have had their Conversation in the World with more Integrity and Godly Sincerity than these men will allow them;
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and can say that humbly and thankfully, which the Pharisee said falsly and haughtily, God we thank thee, we are not the Men as such report us to be. III. Ʋse. Let us all suffer a word of Exhortation to be added to a word of Reproof.
and can say that humbly and thankfully, which the Pharisee said falsely and haughtily, God we thank thee, we Are not the Men as such report us to be. III. Ʋse. Let us all suffer a word of Exhortation to be added to a word of Reproof.
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and cite and try themselves before themselves. Put these Questions home, and give Conscience leave to answer with all imaginable freedom. Are we Lambs, or Wolves;
and Cite and try themselves before themselves. Put these Questions home, and give Conscience leave to answer with all imaginable freedom. are we Lambs, or Wolves;
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but let us all take heed that we deal not with the Gospel as the Jews did with the Law, who carry'd it along with them in their Cloaths, but not in their Hearts; so we have it in outward Profession,
but let us all take heed that we deal not with the Gospel as the jews did with the Law, who carried it along with them in their Clothes, but not in their Hearts; so we have it in outward Profession,
There are some, as Salvian expresses it, are Christians fine Christo. Our Names should be indicative of our Natures, otherwise thou art a Christian by an Antiphrasis. It is noted of the Roman Bishops, that they have been very ridiculous in their choice of Names at their Creation:
There Are Some, as Salvian Expresses it, Are Christians fine Christ. Our Names should be indicative of our Nature's, otherwise thou art a Christian by an Antiphrasis. It is noted of the Roman Bishops, that they have been very ridiculous in their choice of Names At their Creation:
A Coward would be called Leo; a Cruel one, Clemens, or Ʋrbanus; an Impious one, Pins; a Carnal one, Celestinus; a Loose one, Severus; a Deformed one, Formosus; and a Devil, Eugenius. Let men either live as they are called, Christians; or be called as they live, Pagans. Art thou called a Believer? shew it by thy Faith.
A Coward would be called Leo; a Cruel one, Clemens, or Ʋrbanus; an Impious one, Pins; a Carnal one, Celestinus; a Lose one, Severus; a Deformed one, Formosus; and a devil, Eugenius. Let men either live as they Are called, Christians; or be called as they live, Pagans. Art thou called a Believer? show it by thy Faith.
Doth the God of Heaven need a Tongue set on fire of Hell? Have I need of Madmen, saith Achish? Will our Saviour always stand in need of Asses? I mean of such who are destitute of that Wisdom which is from above, which is characterized to be first pure, and then peaceable.
Does the God of Heaven need a Tongue Set on fire of Hell? Have I need of Madmen, Says Achish? Will our Saviour always stand in need of Asses? I mean of such who Are destitute of that Wisdom which is from above, which is characterized to be First pure, and then peaceable.
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It is said, St. Peter compelled the Gentiles to Judaize. How did he so? Not by what he preached, but by what he practised: They sinned after the similitude of their Spiritual Father's Transgression.
It is said, Saint Peter compelled the Gentiles to Judaize. How did he so? Not by what he preached, but by what he practised: They sinned After the similitude of their Spiritual Father's Transgression.
How many Transgressors have we beheld, and never grieved because they kept not God's Word? Doubtless not to do Good, is to do Evil. We have Sins enough of our own to answer for.
How many Transgressors have we beheld, and never grieved Because they kept not God's Word? Doubtless not to do Good, is to do Evil. We have Sins enough of our own to answer for.
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yet we every day call in for fresh Contributions to our own personal Transgressions, and no way more than this, by connivence at the Miscarriages and Transgressions of others, to whom we are sufficiently enough authorized to give check.
yet we every day call in for fresh Contributions to our own personal Transgressions, and no Way more than this, by connivance At the Miscarriages and Transgressions of Others, to whom we Are sufficiently enough authorized to give check.
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You must force your selves against all presenting Difficulties; the Objections of your own Singularity, and the reproved Sinners Obstinacy, must not be entertained,
You must force your selves against all presenting Difficulties; the Objections of your own Singularity, and the reproved Sinners Obstinacy, must not be entertained,
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But remember, thy Lord will be ashamed of thee, if thou art of him; and whoever is ashame'd of his Commandments, is asham'd of his Lord that enacted them.
But Remember, thy Lord will be ashamed of thee, if thou art of him; and whoever is ashameed of his commandments, is ashamed of his Lord that enacted them.
and to disturb them till they consult their own Everlasting Rest. For fear of offending thy Brother, wilt thou resolve to offend God? Whose displeasure is most to be dreaded, God 's or Man ' s? Remember he is far from being impertinent, who will not suffer his Brother undisturbedly to go to Hell:
and to disturb them till they consult their own Everlasting Rest. For Fear of offending thy Brother, wilt thou resolve to offend God? Whose displeasure is most to be dreaded, God is or Man ' s? remember he is Far from being impertinent, who will not suffer his Brother undisturbedly to go to Hell:
Omissions will damn as certainly as Commissions; and it is all one whether we go to Hell for one Sin or many. Be not therefore too thrifty of thy Tongue,
Omissions will damn as Certainly as Commissions; and it is all one whither we go to Hell for one since or many. Be not Therefore too thrifty of thy Tongue,
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I am sure (with the Apostle) that He cannot love God whom he hath not seen, who loves not his Brother whom he hath seen, and can endure to see miserable.
I am sure (with the Apostle) that He cannot love God whom he hath not seen, who loves not his Brother whom he hath seen, and can endure to see miserable.
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to the end he may establish your hearts unblamable, in Holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his Saints. Amen. FINIS.
to the end he may establish your hearts Unblamable, in Holiness before God, even our Father, At the coming of our Lord jesus christ with all his Saints. Amen. FINIS.
