A sermon preach'd before the Society for Reformation of Manners; on Easter-Tuesday, at Kingston upon Thames, 1700. By Gideon Harding, M.A. vicar of Kingston upon Thames
A SERMON PREACHED Before the Society for Reformation of Manners, &c. 2 Tim. 2.8. Remember that Jesus Christ, of the Seed of David, was raised from the Dead.
A SERMON PREACHED Before the Society for Reformation of Manners, etc. 2 Tim. 2.8. remember that jesus christ, of the Seed of David, was raised from the Dead.
St. Paul had very lately Consecrated his beloved Timothy a Bishop, and sent him, as such, to preside over the Church of Ephesus: And foreseeing what Afflictions and Persecutions ' he would there meet with, by a faithful Discharge of his Pastoral Office;
Saint Paul had very lately Consecrated his Beloved Timothy a Bishop, and sent him, as such, to preside over the Church of Ephesus: And Foreseeing what Afflictions and Persecutions ' he would there meet with, by a faithful Discharge of his Pastoral Office;
and very properly joins, with that Memento, that part of the Messiah 's History, which declares him to be of the Seed of David: For by this, the Apostle inculcates, that if David (from whom Christ, according to the flesh, descended) did undergo so many Afflictions by the frequent Persecutions of Saul, tho' he had both merited to be his Son-in-Law,
and very properly joins, with that Memento, that part of the Messiah is History, which declares him to be of the Seed of David: For by this, the Apostle inculcates, that if David (from whom christ, according to the Flesh, descended) did undergo so many Afflictions by the frequent Persecutions of Saul, though he had both merited to be his Son-in-Law,
and that, if Jesus Christ, who was King of Peace and Glory over spiritual Israel, did meet with so many Indignites from those his own Country-men, the Jews, whom, in the highest Charity, He came to save;
and that, if jesus christ, who was King of Peace and Glory over spiritual Israel, did meet with so many Indignities from those his own Countrymen, the jews, whom, in the highest Charity, He Come to save;
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Then might Timothy, in all reason, patiently endure his expected, rough treatment; as remembring, that David, did at last, peaceably enjoy Saul 's Crown;
Then might Timothy, in all reason, patiently endure his expected, rough treatment; as remembering, that David, did At last, peaceably enjoy Saul is Crown;
before I enter upon the ensuing Discourse, I shall take the liberty to say, That being desir'd to preach to the Society for Reformation of Manners, lately set up in this Town;
before I enter upon the ensuing Discourse, I shall take the liberty to say, That being desired to preach to the Society for Reformation of Manners, lately Set up in this Town;
And the Text, which re-minds Timothy of that Grand Article of our Faith, supposing him in a state of Affliction and Persecution, thro' a vigorous and courageous performance of his Duty;
And the Text, which reminds Timothy of that Grand Article of our Faith, supposing him in a state of Affliction and Persecution, through a vigorous and courageous performance of his Duty;
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For, now that you are engag'd, tho' in diffeing circumstances from Timothy, yet in the same commendable Design of beating down the strong-holds of Satan, (the faithful discharge of which, will often expose you to danger and hazard) I see not,
For, now that you Are engaged, though in diffeing Circumstances from Timothy, yet in the same commendable Design of beating down the strongholds of Satan, (the faithful discharge of which, will often expose you to danger and hazard) I see not,
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II. Prove, That a frequent Remembrance of, and a serious Meditation upon, the Resurrection of our Blessed Saviour, is the best preservative against the prevalency of Afflictions,
II Prove, That a frequent Remembrance of, and a serious Meditation upon, the Resurrection of our Blessed Saviour, is the best preservative against the prevalency of Afflictions,
or a faithful Adherence to the Rules of the Gospel, has ever yet been, and, by parity of Reason, will ever be attended with Sufferings. And this will abundantly appear: 1. From the Holy Scriptures.
or a faithful Adherence to the Rules of the Gospel, has ever yet been, and, by parity of Reason, will ever be attended with Sufferings. And this will abundantly appear: 1. From the Holy Scriptures.
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St. Mark 13.9, 13. He tells some of the Apostles plainly, that, if they adher'd to his Doctrine, they should be delivered up to Councils; be beaten in the Synagogues;
Saint Mark 13.9, 13. He tells Some of the Apostles plainly, that, if they adhered to his Doctrine, they should be Delivered up to Councils; be beaten in the Synagogues;
And that Christ might effectually prepare His Disciples to undergo those Persecutions, with Courage, which he knew would befall them, after his Departure;
And that christ might effectually prepare His Disciples to undergo those Persecutions, with Courage, which he knew would befall them, After his Departure;
He directs a great part of His dying Discourse to them this way, St. Joh. 14.15, 16. Chapters, that they should be evry severely dealt with on His Account,
He directs a great part of His dying Discourse to them this Way, Saint John 14.15, 16. Chapters, that they should be every severely dealt with on His Account,
A Man cannot but see, (tho' he only takes a cursory view of the Four Gospels) that the whole Life of our Blessed Saviour, from the vile Manger to the Bloody Cross, was one continued Scene of Sufferings and Afflictions.
A Man cannot but see, (though he only Takes a cursory view of the Four Gospels) that the Whole Life of our Blessed Saviour, from the vile Manger to the Bloody Cross, was one continued Scene of Sufferings and Afflictions.
But, besides that, this is not allow'd by the latter Jewish Rabbi's, wherein consisted that Pomp and Splendour that usually appears at the Birth of Princes.
But, beside that, this is not allowed by the latter Jewish Rabbi's, wherein consisted that Pomp and Splendour that usually appears At the Birth of Princes.
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We know, 'tis true, that a Star appear'd to the Wisemen in the East, (Mat. 2.1, 29.) about the time of Jesus's Birth, by which they were directed to go to Bethlehem, to Worship Him;
We know, it's true, that a Star appeared to the Wise men in the East, (Mathew 2.1, 29.) about the time of Jesus's Birth, by which they were directed to go to Bethlehem, to Worship Him;
And one might reasonably have expected, that the whole Jewish Nation should have been ready to accommodate their Messiah with every thing, answerable to his Character;
And one might reasonably have expected, that the Whole Jewish nation should have been ready to accommodate their Messiah with every thing, answerable to his Character;
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and force Him to work a Miracle to pay it, St. Matth. 17.24, &c. A fair and unspotted Reputation (lastly) Christ might well have expected from his own Country-men, among whom He went continually about, doing good;
and force Him to work a Miracle to pay it, Saint Matthew 17.24, etc. A fair and unspotted Reputation (lastly) christ might well have expected from his own Countrymen, among whom He went continually about, doing good;
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for only telling the Jews necessary and seasonable Truths? What Sorrows and Agonies did He feel in the Garden? What unspeakable Torments (lastly) did He undergo on the Cross?
for only telling the jews necessary and seasonable Truths? What Sorrows and Agonies did He feel in the Garden? What unspeakable Torments (lastly) did He undergo on the Cross?
and if the Captain of our Salvation suffered so much from a froward and perplexing World, must the Souldiers, listed under Him, expect no Scars in His Quarrel? No, no:
and if the Captain of our Salvation suffered so much from a froward and perplexing World, must the Soldiers, listed under Him, expect no Scars in His Quarrel? No, no:
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His Apostles and Evangelis•s met with much the same usage, as He met with; for besides that contempt and hatred, those Stripes and Imprisonments they were constantly expos'd to: One was Stoned to death; another was Beheaded;
His Apostles and Evangelis•s met with much the same usage, as He met with; for beside that contempt and hatred, those Stripes and Imprisonments they were constantly exposed to: One was Stoned to death; Another was Beheaded;
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Not that St. John ended his days in an exemption from Persecutions; for besides that, he was banish'd into Patmos, as he says of himself, Rev. 1.9. for the Word of God, and for the Testimony of Jesus Christ:
Not that Saint John ended his days in an exemption from Persecutions; for beside that, he was banished into Patmos, as he Says of himself, Rev. 1.9. for the Word of God, and for the Testimony of jesus christ:
Tertullian vouches, that before his Banishment, he was accus'd to Domitian, and, by his Proconsul in Asia, sent to Rome; where, at the Emperour's Command, he was cast into a Caldron of boyling Oyle;
Tertullian vouches, that before his Banishment, he was accused to Domitian, and, by his Proconsul in Asia, sent to Room; where, At the Emperor's Command, he was cast into a Caldron of boiling Oil;
Of this, I think, we may be very certain, that only St. John, of all the Apostles, had that favour of God (maugre all the Spite of Men and Devils) that he died, without violence in a good Old Age,
Of this, I think, we may be very certain, that only Saint John, of all the Apostles, had that favour of God (maugre all the Spite of Men and Devils) that he died, without violence in a good Old Age,
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for the escape of one Apostle out of its hands) that truly Apostolical man St. Ignatius Bp. of Antioch, was condemn'd by the Emperor Trajan, to the Lions;
for the escape of one Apostle out of its hands) that truly Apostolical man Saint Ignatius Bishop of Antioch, was condemned by the Emperor Trajan, to the Lions;
Nay, I might fill A Sermon, with a bare recital of the single Sufferings of the great Athanasius, Bp. of Alexandria; only because he would not strike Sail to the Arians, and betray the Catholick-Faith;
Nay, I might fill A Sermon, with a bore recital of the single Sufferings of the great Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria; only Because he would not strike Sail to the Arians, and betray the Catholick-Faith;
and the various Deaths, that were inflicted, not on the Fathers of the Church only, but on Thousands of private Christians, during Ten bloody Persecutions.
and the various Death's, that were inflicted, not on the Father's of the Church only, but on Thousands of private Christians, during Ten bloody Persecutions.
Thus much only, I shall here add, that what the Author to the Hebrews says of the Patriarchs, Judges of Israel, and of the Prophets, Heb. 11.35, &c. was literally true of the primitive Christian Martyrs;
Thus much only, I shall Here add, that what the Author to the Hebrews Says of the Patriarchs, Judges of Israel, and of the prophets, Hebrew 11.35, etc. was literally true of the primitive Christian Martyrs;
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They were tortur'd, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better Resurrection. And others had trials of cruel Mockings and Scourgings, yea moreover, of Bonds and Imprisonment.
They were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better Resurrection. And Others had trials of cruel Mockings and Scourgings, yea moreover, of Bonds and Imprisonment.
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All this they contentedly endur'd, for the sake of their most excellent Religion, and for that warrantable Zeal which they shew'd, in asserting and holding fast the Heavenly Doctrine of God their Saviour.
All this they contentedly endured, for the sake of their most excellent Religion, and for that warrantable Zeal which they showed, in asserting and holding fast the Heavenly Doctrine of God their Saviour.
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By this time, I suppose, I have produc'd Examples enough to shew, that Afflictions are to be expected in a zealous Profession, and earnest Practice of Christianity.
By this time, I suppose, I have produced Examples enough to show, that Afflictions Are to be expected in a zealous Profession, and earnest Practice of Christianity.
Men sometimes feel in themselves such impetuous Desires after sensual Enjoyments, and Nature eggs 'em on so fast to a compliance with its Dictates, that they no sooner yield, than they're tempted to think that, That Religion had not God for its Author, which so directly gain-says their Passions,
Men sometime feel in themselves such impetuous Desires After sensual Enjoyments, and Nature eggs they on so fast to a compliance with its Dictates, that they no sooner yield, than They are tempted to think that, That Religion had not God for its Author, which so directly gainsays their Passion,
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Hence is it, that a Man cannot venture to reprove Men for their Vices, or, with the most friend-like Essays, endeavour to convince 'em of their Mistakes; takes;
Hence is it, that a Man cannot venture to reprove Men for their Vices, or, with the most friendlike Essays, endeavour to convince they of their Mistakes; Takes;
yet they shall, it may be ever after, greedily catch at every opportunity of venting their rancor and hatred, by a studious misrepresentation of all that he says or does;
yet they shall, it may be ever After, greedily catch At every opportunity of venting their rancour and hatred, by a studious misrepresentation of all that he Says or does;
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Every serious and considering Christian must needs attest this Truth on a too frequent Experience; and both Sacred and Church-Histories, furnish us with too many instances of the same Nature.
Every serious and considering Christian must needs attest this Truth on a too frequent Experience; and both Sacred and Church-histories, furnish us with too many instances of the same Nature.
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Having thus at large prov'd: 1. From express Texts of Scripture. 2. From many Examples of persecuted Christians. 3. From the Reason and Nature of the Thing. I.
Having thus At large proved: 1. From express Texts of Scripture. 2. From many Examples of persecuted Christians. 3. From the Reason and Nature of the Thing. I.
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II. I proceed now to my 2d. General Head, which was to shew, That a frequent Remembrance of, and a serious Meditation upon the Resurrection of our Blessed Saviour, is the best Preservative against the prevalency of those Afflictions, that are entail'd upon a Christian state.
II I proceed now to my 2d. General Head, which was to show, That a frequent Remembrance of, and a serious Meditation upon the Resurrection of our Blessed Saviour, is the best Preservative against the prevalency of those Afflictions, that Are entailed upon a Christian state.
so long especially as their Sails are crowded with a prosperous Gale, they very rarely will afford one thought to the things that may or shall hereafter happen.
so long especially as their Sails Are crowded with a prosperous Gale, they very rarely will afford one Thought to the things that may or shall hereafter happen.
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and spend that very little part of their Youth and Health in a serious Reflection upon those many Evils and Disappointments, which the most Righteous and Innocent Son of God met with;
and spend that very little part of their Youth and Health in a serious Reflection upon those many Evils and Disappointments, which the most Righteous and Innocent Son of God met with;
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this, lastly, would both prepare 'em for Sufferings, and make 'em contentedly undergo a few momentary Afflictions, that so they might at last partake of the same joyful Resurrection to eternal Pleasures and Delights, of which their great Forerunner and Author of their Faith, has already been partaker. Secondly, We may observe;
this, lastly, would both prepare they for Sufferings, and make they contentedly undergo a few momentary Afflictions, that so they might At last partake of the same joyful Resurrection to Eternal Pleasures and Delights, of which their great Forerunner and Author of their Faith, has already been partaker. Secondly, We may observe;
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That not only disappointments, crosses and losses, in things relating to the Body, but even Afflictions of an higher nature, such as are peculiar to the Mind of Man, would sit more easy, by frequently remembring, that Jesus Christ, of the Seed of David, was raised from the Dead.
That not only disappointments, Crosses and losses, in things relating to the Body, but even Afflictions of an higher nature, such as Are peculiar to the Mind of Man, would fit more easy, by frequently remembering, that jesus christ, of the Seed of David, was raised from the Dead.
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How angry and churlish do some Men grow, when they fail of that respect, which they think to be their due? A Rich Man, with a proud Heart and towring Thoughts, believes, that every one affronts him, that does not pay him all the reverence, which is claim'd only by the Nobility, &c. it may be, by Princes of the Blood Royal:
How angry and churlish do Some Men grow, when they fail of that respect, which they think to be their due? A Rich Man, with a proud Heart and towering Thoughts, believes, that every one affronts him, that does not pay him all the Reverence, which is claimed only by the Nobilt, etc. it may be, by Princes of the Blood Royal:
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Nay, even a Man in narrow circumstances, who has made it his great care to do his Duty to God and to his Neighbour, thinks it no small hardship to be expos'd to want and distress;
Nay, even a Man in narrow Circumstances, who has made it his great care to do his Duty to God and to his Neighbour, thinks it no small hardship to be exposed to want and distress;
and instead of the love, he gains only the ill-will and hatred of his Neighbours. In both these Instances, to which most other Cases may be easily reduc'd:
and instead of the love, he gains only the ill-will and hatred of his Neighbours. In both these Instances, to which most other Cases may be Easily reduced:
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shall we, that are sinful dust and ashes, complain and rail, and be at our wits end, meerly because we suffer some petty, shortliv'd evils? Better will it become us all, in prudence, to hold fast the profession of our Faith, without wavering, and patiently and submissively to demean our selves, under all the calamities of mind that shall befal us:
shall we, that Are sinful dust and Ashes, complain and rail, and be At our wits end, merely Because we suffer Some Petty, shortlived evils? Better will it become us all, in prudence, to hold fast the profession of our Faith, without wavering, and patiently and submissively to demean our selves, under all the calamities of mind that shall befall us:
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as are only competible with our then enlarg'd faculties, and be compleatly blessed in those Mansions of our God, which Jesus Christ, by His Death, has purchas'd,
as Are only competible with our then enlarged faculties, and be completely blessed in those Mansions of our God, which jesus christ, by His Death, has purchased,
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That no person ought to forbear a vigorous prosecution of his Duty, upon the score of that calumny and disgrace, that malice and hatred, those afflictions and persecutions, that the profligate and wicked are always ready to load him with.
That no person ought to forbear a vigorous prosecution of his Duty, upon the score of that calumny and disgrace, that malice and hatred, those afflictions and persecutions, that the profligate and wicked Are always ready to load him with.
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they remembred, at once, His Sufferings, and His Victory, in the end; they daily saw their Bishops and Pastors suffer Martyrdom with an inflexible Courage and Constancy,
they remembered, At once, His Sufferings, and His Victory, in the end; they daily saw their Bishops and Pastors suffer Martyrdom with an inflexible Courage and Constancy,
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And, Oh that we, who are as Firebrands pluck'd out of the Fire, and have not many Years since escap'd, by a wonderful Deliverance, could be influenc'd, by the Carriage of such Christian Heroes, to seek for true Peace with God, and with our own Consciences!
And, O that we, who Are as Firebrands plucked out of the Fire, and have not many years since escaped, by a wondered Deliverance, could be influenced, by the Carriage of such Christian Heroes, to seek for true Peace with God, and with our own Consciences!
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These are those our deadly and implacable Enemies, which, if we use not our whole stock of Grace and Industry to destroy, will never leave the Field, till they have lest us none remaining,
These Are those our deadly and implacable Enemies, which, if we use not our Whole stock of Grace and Industry to destroy, will never leave the Field, till they have lest us none remaining,
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And what if it should happen, that the frowns of the Wicked, that the utmost rage and fury of Men and Devils, should constantly attend and pursue us, in this our Conflict? Shall these things move us to leave labouring in our Master's Vineyard? Heaven avert such sloth and cowardice!
And what if it should happen, that the frowns of the Wicked, that the utmost rage and fury of Men and Devils, should constantly attend and pursue us, in this our Conflict? Shall these things move us to leave labouring in our Masters Vineyard? Heaven avert such sloth and cowardice!
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Can we forget, that, by the help of our God, we shall be able to leap over all these Walls? Or can we imagin, that if we do our parts manfully, the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ will be wanting to enable us to keep our Ground?
Can we forget, that, by the help of our God, we shall be able to leap over all these Walls? Or can we imagine, that if we do our parts manfully, the Grace of our Lord jesus christ will be wanting to enable us to keep our Ground?
but then also, I say, that the Sacred Scripture is (as it has been often phras'd by some inconsiderate Men among us of unfound and Heterodox Principles) an insignificant and dead Letter;
but then also, I say, that the Sacred Scripture is (as it has been often phrased by Some inconsiderate Men among us of unfound and Heterodox Principles) an insignificant and dead letter;
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But I have other, and more particular things to say of, and to you, for whose sakes, more especially, this Discourse was made, not more through your earnest solicitation,
But I have other, and more particular things to say of, and to you, for whose sakes, more especially, this Discourse was made, not more through your earnest solicitation,
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You have declar'd your selves sensible of the dishonour done to God, by the open profaneness of many dissolute and lewd Persons, professing Christianity;
You have declared your selves sensible of the dishonour done to God, by the open profaneness of many dissolute and lewd Persons, professing Christianity;
which indeed is so great, that I cannot but wonder, that some, otherwise discerning, People, should not be able to see, that we hasten, what we can, to make our selves and the Nation too, ripe for destruction:
which indeed is so great, that I cannot but wonder, that Some, otherwise discerning, People, should not be able to see, that we hasten, what we can, to make our selves and the nation too, ripe for destruction:
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But on the other hand, it cannot, and therefore ought not, to be dissembled, that the supineness and remissness of those Persons, which should put these wholsom Statutes in execution,
But on the other hand, it cannot, and Therefore ought not, to be dissembled, that the supineness and remissness of those Persons, which should put these wholesome Statutes in execution,
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and promis'd to protect the Societies for Reformation of Manners; and with so good and honourable Company, I trust, I shall never have cause to repent, that I have opened my Mouth so wide.
and promised to Pact the Societies for Reformation of Manners; and with so good and honourable Company, I trust, I shall never have cause to Repent, that I have opened my Mouth so wide.
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But do Adulterers and Adulteresses (whose Eyes wait for the twi-light, that no Eye may see them) use to act their various Scenes of Lewdness before the Magistrate's Face? Or do they, that impudently and profanely accustom themselves to Cursing and Swearing, affect to belch out their horrid Oaths and Imprecations, in the presence or hearing of the Magistrate? No, these things they care not to do:
But doe Adulterers and Adulteresses (whose Eyes wait for the twilight, that no Eye may see them) use to act their various Scenes of lewdness before the Magistrate's Face? Or do they, that impudently and profanely accustom themselves to Cursing and Swearing, affect to belch out their horrid Oaths and Imprecations, in the presence or hearing of the Magistrate? No, these things they care not to do:
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or the Drunkard, or the incestuous Person, or the Whore and her Master, should be indulg'd and connived at? Or that Stews and obscene Houses should be openly tolerated by the State,
or the Drunkard, or the incestuous Person, or the Whore and her Master, should be indulged and connived At? Or that Stews and obscene Houses should be openly tolerated by the State,
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Why shall he be thought a busy and forward fellow, and why shall he be stigmatiz'd with hard Names, that will not suffer all these Sins upon his Brother? Or why shall the Magistrate frown upon,
Why shall he be Thought a busy and forward fellow, and why shall he be stigmatized with hard Names, that will not suffer all these Sins upon his Brother? Or why shall the Magistrate frown upon,
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and therefore that such Societies of Men, as are now on foot, being for the most part, Inhabitants of such Cities and Incorporated Villages, are not at all necessary.
and Therefore that such Societies of Men, as Are now on foot, being for the most part, Inhabitants of such Cities and Incorporated Villages, Are not At all necessary.
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and which is therefore necessary, if for no other Reason, yet for that mutual Encouragement, which is thereby given to Men of courage, to shew themselves.
and which is Therefore necessary, if for no other Reason, yet for that mutual Encouragement, which is thereby given to Men of courage, to show themselves.
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Let me, now, then intreat the Magistrates of this antient Corporation, and all other Men of influence, to look with a favourable Aspect on the Society, here lately set up;
Let me, now, then entreat the Magistrates of this ancient Corporation, and all other Men of influence, to look with a favourable Aspect on the Society, Here lately Set up;
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Labour for a Reformation of other Men's Manners, by first reforming and amending your own: Remember that Character of an Hypocrite, which Christ himself has given, St. Matth. 7.3. who officiously offers to pull out the mote, out of his Brother's Eye;
Labour for a Reformation of other Men's Manners, by First reforming and amending your own: remember that Character of an Hypocrite, which christ himself has given, Saint Matthew 7.3. who officiously offers to pull out the mote, out of his Brother's Eye;
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But here arises a difficulty, which has been propos'd to me; and that is, whether you ought to distinguish between an habitual, customary, and confirm'd Sinner;
But Here arises a difficulty, which has been proposed to me; and that is, whither you ought to distinguish between an habitual, customary, and confirmed Sinner;
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but rather shew your selves indeed good Men, in the practice of those Commands, which are solely Christian, St. Matth. 5.44, &c. by loving your enemies; by blessing them that curse you;
but rather show your selves indeed good Men, in the practice of those Commands, which Are solely Christian, Saint Matthew 5.44, etc. by loving your enemies; by blessing them that curse you;
Be not disheartned at the disappointments you may meet with, either through the want of Courage and Sincerity in some of your own Members, or by the little ground you can, at first, gain;
Be not disheartened At the disappointments you may meet with, either through the want of Courage and Sincerity in Some of your own Members, or by the little ground you can, At First, gain;
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Reflect often on that Admonition which Christ gave to his Apostles, St. Matth. 10.32, 33. Whosoever shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in Heaven.
Reflect often on that Admonition which christ gave to his Apostles, Saint Matthew 10.32, 33. Whosoever shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in Heaven.
for though the Opposition that you'l meet with, be strong; yet for your comfort, St. John has assur'd you, 1 John 4.4. that greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the World.
for though the Opposition that You'll meet with, be strong; yet for your Comfort, Saint John has assured you, 1 John 4.4. that greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the World.
