The hierarchy exalted and its enemies humbled a sermon preached on the first Sunday in Advent, being the 2d day of Decemb. 1660 : after the consecration of the Right Reverend Fathers in God, John, Lord Bishop of Durham, William, Lord Bishop of St. Davids, Benjamin, Lord Bishop of Peterborough, Hugh, Lord Bishop of Landaff, Richard, Lord Bishop of Carlisle, Brian, Lord Bishop of Chester, and John, Lord Bishop of Exceter in the Abby Church of St. Peters Westminister / by Nathanael Hardy ...
Revel. Chap. 3. Verse 9. Behold I will make them of the Synagogue of Satan (which say they are Jews and are not but do lie) behold I will make them to come and worship before thy feet,
Revel. Chap. 3. Verse 9. Behold I will make them of the Synagogue of Satan (which say they Are jews and Are not but doe lie) behold I will make them to come and worship before thy feet,
THese words are part of an Epistle to the Angel of the Church of Philadelphia. It hath been controverted whether by the Angel in the Inscription of these severall Epistles, be meant one Bishop, or many Presbyters. But if a multitude had been intended, the Plurall number might as easily have been used,
THese words Are part of an Epistle to the Angel of the Church of Philadelphia. It hath been controverted whither by the Angel in the Inscription of these several Epistles, be meant one Bishop, or many Presbyters. But if a multitude had been intended, the Plural number might as Easily have been used,
as the Singular. I deny not, but many things written in these Epistles, concerned not only the Bishops, but the inferiour Clergy, yea and the Laily; and therefore in one place we read, I say to you and the rest in Thyatira;
as the Singular. I deny not, but many things written in these Epistles, concerned not only the Bishops, but the inferior Clergy, yea and the Laily; and Therefore in one place we read, I say to you and the rest in Thyatira;
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Yea Irenaeus and Eusebius, with other Ecclesiasticall Writers of good note, have given us the names of some of the persons who were at that time Bishops of those Churches;
Yea Irnaeus and Eusebius, with other Ecclesiastical Writers of good note, have given us the names of Some of the Persons who were At that time Bishops of those Churches;
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and therefore I shall not doubt to affirm, that as the rest, so this Epistle was sent from Jesus Christ the chief Shepheard and Bishop of our souls, to the Bishop of the Church of Philadelphia.
and Therefore I shall not doubt to affirm, that as the rest, so this Epistle was sent from jesus christ the chief Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls, to the Bishop of the Church of Philadelphia.
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If you please to take a particular view of this Epistle, you shall find the greatest part of it to be consolatory, as being most suitable to the condition both of the Angel and the Church. In the foregoing Verse Christ tels the Bishop, Behold I have set before thee an open door,
If you please to take a particular view of this Epistle, you shall find the greatest part of it to be consolatory, as being most suitable to the condition both of the Angel and the Church. In the foregoing Verse christ tells the Bishop, Behold I have Set before thee an open door,
by which I conceive is meant that opportunity and liberty which was given him of exercising his Episcopall function. And whereas there were two sorts or Adversaries with which the primitive Bishops and Christians were molested, to wit Jews and Pagans, our blessed Lord comforts this Angel against the fear of both, letting him know in the next Verse, that he should be kept from the persecution of the Pagans; and here in this Verse, that he would remove the opposition of the Jews, Behold I will make them which are of the Synagogue of Satan, &c. In which words are two severall parts observable;
by which I conceive is meant that opportunity and liberty which was given him of exercising his Episcopal function. And whereas there were two sorts or Adversaries with which the primitive Bishops and Christians were molested, to wit jews and Pagans, our blessed Lord comforts this Angel against the Fear of both, letting him know in the next Verse, that he should be kept from the persecution of the Pagans; and Here in this Verse, that he would remove the opposition of the jews, Behold I will make them which Are of the Synagogue of Satan, etc. In which words Are two several parts observable;
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The false opinion these persons had of themselves was, that whereas they were not, they said they were Jews. Our late learned Annotatour conceiveth the them here spoken of, to be Gnosticks, who said they were Jews by their compliance with them, in observing their Jewish rites, and persecuting the orthodox Christians.
The false opinion these Persons had of themselves was, that whereas they were not, they said they were jews. Our late learned Annotator conceiveth the them Here spoken of, to be Gnostics, who said they were jews by their compliance with them, in observing their Jewish Rites, and persecuting the orthodox Christians.
The generality of Interpreters understandeth the them to be such as were of the Nation and people of the Iews; but then the difficulty will be in what sense our Saviour denieth them to be Iews, and chargeth them for saying they were so.
The generality of Interpreters understands the them to be such as were of the nation and people of the Iews; but then the difficulty will be in what sense our Saviour Denieth them to be Iews, and charges them for saying they were so.
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To which the Answer is fitly returned, by distinguishing between a Iew according to the flesh, and according to the spirit. He is not a Iew saith St. Paul, which is one outwardly,
To which the Answer is fitly returned, by distinguishing between a Iew according to the Flesh, and according to the Spirit. He is not a Iew Says Saint Paul, which is one outwardly,
In this notion he that is not a Iew, may truly say he is a Iew, and he that saith he is a Iew, may be truly said to be none. They which are of the faith of Abraham (saith the Apostle) are the children of Abraham, though not descended from his loyns; and if you were the children of Abraham, you would do the works of Abraham, saith Christ to those who were of his lineage. In vain therefore did these in the Text say, (and saying boast ) that they were Iews, whenas they were so unlike to their godly progenitors. That Christ whom their Fathers expected, they rejected; and whereas the end of Moses his rites was to lead them to, these set up Moses in opposition against Christ.
In this notion he that is not a Iew, may truly say he is a Iew, and he that Says he is a Iew, may be truly said to be none. They which Are of the faith of Abraham (Says the Apostle) Are the children of Abraham, though not descended from his loins; and if you were the children of Abraham, you would do the works of Abraham, Says christ to those who were of his lineage. In vain Therefore did these in the Text say, (and saying boast) that they were Iews, whenas they were so unlike to their godly progenitors. That christ whom their Father's expected, they rejected; and whereas the end of Moses his Rites was to led them to, these Set up Moses in opposition against christ.
It will yet further serve to clear the meaning of these words, if we interpret Iews Metonymically, pro unico Dei populo, for Gods only people; so indeed the Iews were before the coming of Christ, to whom saith St. Paul pertained the adoption, and the glory,
It will yet further serve to clear the meaning of these words, if we interpret Iews Metonymically, Pro Unique Dei populo, for God's only people; so indeed the Iews were before the coming of christ, to whom Says Saint Paul pertained the adoption, and the glory,
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and such did these Iews glory themselves still to be, but in truth they were not; yea they were so far from being his only people, that they were not his people at all; Loammi were become Ammi, and Ammi Loammi; the Gentiles who were not, become his people by the reception, and the Iews who were of old,
and such did these Iews glory themselves still to be, but in truth they were not; yea they were so Far from being his only people, that they were not his people At all; Loammi were become Ammi, and Ammi Loammi; the Gentiles who were not, become his people by the reception, and the Iews who were of old,
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The Greek word for hypocrite is used concerning a Stage-player, who in acting puts on the person of another; and it is his fit Emblem, as being one, who careth not to appear as he is, nay appeareth what he is not. Singuli caetus haereticorum suam esse Catholicam Ecclesiam putant, was Lact antius his observation in his time. And to the same purpose St. Austin, Omnes haeretici se Catholicos dicivolunt.
The Greek word for hypocrite is used Concerning a Stage-player, who in acting puts on the person of Another; and it is his fit Emblem, as being one, who Careth not to appear as he is, nay appears what he is not. Singuli Caetus haereticorum suam esse Catholicam Church Putant, was Lactantius Antius his observation in his time. And to the same purpose Saint Austin, Omnes haeretici se Catholicos dicivolunt.
And it is still verfied, Hereticks would be accounted by others, and esteem themselves to be Catholicks, and their Conventicles to be the true, nay only Churches of Christ. Believe not fair showes and specious pretences; all is not gold that glistereth;
And it is still verfied, Heretics would be accounted by Others, and esteem themselves to be Catholics, and their Conventicles to be the true, nay only Churches of christ. Believe not fair shows and specious pretences; all is not gold that glistereth;
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many faces seem beautifull, which are but painted. You read in the ninth Verse of the former Chapter of Pseudo-Apostoli, those who say they are Apostles but are not;
many faces seem beautiful, which Are but painted. You read in the ninth Verse of the former Chapter of Pseudo-Apostoli, those who say they Are Apostles but Are not;
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1. The first brand which Christ sets upon these persons is, that they were of the Synagogue of Satan; and what here he saith of them, is no more than what he said to them,
1. The First brand which christ sets upon these Persons is, that they were of the Synagogue of Satan; and what Here he Says of them, is no more than what he said to them,
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Indeed when you consider who they were, namely a people whom God had separated from all the Nations of the earth to be his, it cannot but seem strange that they should deserve such a mark as this:
Indeed when you Consider who they were, namely a people whom God had separated from all the nations of the earth to be his, it cannot but seem strange that they should deserve such a mark as this:
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yet thus it was, and too often is; the faithfull City proveth an harlot; Bethel becometh Bethaven; the Temple is made a den of theeves; and Gods Church is turned into a Chappell for the Devil. How far may both persons and Churches degenerate both in doctrine and manners? They who were Orthodox, haereticall; Apostolicall, apostaticall; and Divine, diabolicall?
yet thus it was, and too often is; the faithful city Proves an harlot; Bethel Becometh Bethaven; the Temple is made a den of thieves; and God's Church is turned into a Chapel for the devil. How Far may both Persons and Churches degenerate both in Doctrine and manners? They who were Orthodox, heretical; Apostolical, apostatical; and Divine, diabolical?
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Nor was this charge how severe soever it may seem, unjust or untrue, if you consider their inveterate malice against the Preachers, and professours of Christian Religion.
Nor was this charge how severe soever it may seem, unjust or untrue, if you Consider their inveterate malice against the Preachers, and professors of Christian Religion.
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and wll might these Jews be stiled his Synagogue, of whom we read in the Acts, that they were hatefull accusers, and violent opposers of the Apostles and Disciples of Christ.
and wll might these jews be styled his Synagogue, of whom we read in the Acts, that they were hateful accusers, and violent opposers of the Apostles and Disciples of christ.
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since to affirm what we know to be false, or deny what we know to be true, is to lie; and these in the Text affirm themselves to be, what indeed they were not, and either they did, or might have known it themselves.
since to affirm what we know to be false, or deny what we know to be true, is to lie; and these in the Text affirm themselves to be, what indeed they were not, and either they did, or might have known it themselves.
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pernicious liars, boasting themselves to be what they were not, that thereby they might withdraw others from embracing Christianity, to the ruine of their precious souls. This is not unsitly annexed as a justification of the former;
pernicious liars, boasting themselves to be what they were not, that thereby they might withdraw Others from embracing Christianity, to the ruin of their precious Souls. This is not unfitly annexed as a justification of the former;
for since as our Saviour tels us in the forementioned Scripture, the Devil is a liar, and the Father of it, all liars are justly charged to be the Synagogue of Satan.
for since as our Saviour tells us in the forementioned Scripture, the devil is a liar, and the Father of it, all liars Are justly charged to be the Synagogue of Satan.
though the blessed Jesus delights in the still voice; yet see what sharp language he useth towards these enemies of his Church. In the like manner he dealt with the Scribes and Pharisees, whom he cals ravening Wolves, and a generation of Vipers, hereby setting a pattern to all his Ministers, when they meet with obstinate sinners, gross hypocrites, and malicious adversaries, to rebuke them sharply. It is a known Proverb, Malo nodo ▪ malus cuneus;
though the blessed jesus delights in the still voice; yet see what sharp language he uses towards these enemies of his Church. In the like manner he dealt with the Scribes and Pharisees, whom he calls ravening Wolves, and a generation of Vipers, hereby setting a pattern to all his Ministers, when they meet with obstinate Sinners, gross Hypocrites, and malicious Adversaries, to rebuke them sharply. It is a known Proverb, Malo nodo ▪ malus cuneus;
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not the axe but the wedge must be used in knotty pieces of wood. Plutarch observeth of Physicians NONLATINALPHABET, they use strong potions in violent diseases.
not the axe but the wedge must be used in knotty Pieces of wood. Plutarch observeth of Physicians, they use strong potions in violent diseases.
Provided our reproofs arise not from anger, but zeal; ill will to mens persons, but hatred of their sins, we cannot be too severe. Nor need we fear that such a spirit is incongruous to the Evangelicall dispensation,
Provided our reproofs arise not from anger, but zeal; ill will to men's Persons, but hatred of their Sins, we cannot be too severe. Nor need we Fear that such a Spirit is incongruous to the Evangelical Dispensation,
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whenas we find not only John the Baptist, Peter, Paul, John, the Apostles, but even Christ himself as elsewhere, so here declaiming against these persons with so much acrimony, Them that are of the Synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews but are not, and do lie.
whenas we find not only John the Baptist, Peter, Paul, John, the Apostles, but even christ himself as elsewhere, so Here declaiming against these Persons with so much acrimony, Them that Are of the Synagogue of Satan, which say they Are jews but Are not, and do lie.
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From the bitter censure of the enemies, pass we on to the sweet promise made to the Angel, as it is expatiated in the greatest part of the Verse, Behold I will make, &c.
From the bitter censure of the enemies, pass we on to the sweet promise made to the Angel, as it is expatiated in the greatest part of the Verse, Behold I will make, etc.
A promise of very great importance, and well worthy our most serious attention, as being ushered in with an Ecce, Behold; and that not only mentioned, but ingeminated, of which what the peculiar Emphasis is, will best be reserved to the close of my discourse.
A promise of very great importance, and well worthy our most serious attention, as being ushered in with an Ecce, Behold; and that not only mentioned, but ingeminated, of which what the peculiar Emphasis is, will best be reserved to the close of my discourse.
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The former of these words is sometimes used for as much as to give leavs or permission, NONLATINALPHABET is translated in the Acts, Thou wilt not suffer thine holy one to see corruption.
The former of these words is sometime used for as much as to give leaves or permission, is translated in the Acts, Thou wilt not suffer thine holy one to see corruption.
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And when it is said of the Beast in the Revelation, that it was given to him to make war with the Lamb, it meaneth God permitted him. In this notion some conceive the word may be here taken, I give leave to thy enemies to molest and persecute thee.
And when it is said of the Beast in the Revelation, that it was given to him to make war with the Lamb, it means God permitted him. In this notion Some conceive the word may be Here taken, I give leave to thy enemies to molest and persecute thee.
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Whatever wicked men act against the Church and her Angels, as it is by Satanicall instigation, so not without Divine ordination. The Devil himself could not vex Job without leave from God; much less can his instruments. If Jacob be given for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers, it is the Lord who doth it.
Whatever wicked men act against the Church and her Angels, as it is by Satanical instigation, so not without Divine ordination. The devil himself could not vex Job without leave from God; much less can his Instruments. If Jacob be given for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers, it is the Lord who does it.
Though this be an usefull truth, yet I rather adhere to the generality of Interpeters, who refer both the Verbes to that which followeth, of worshipping at this Angels feet.
Though this be an useful truth, yet I rather adhere to the generality of Interpeters, who refer both the Verbs to that which follows, of worshipping At this Angels feet.
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But then the Question is, what this meaneth, since it may very well admit of a double notion, to wit, in reference to a forced or a voluntary subjection? In the former sence the Text is so a promise to the Angel, that it is a threat against his enemies; in the latter it is a promise to both, intending the conversion of the enemies, as well as the exaltation of the Angel.
But then the Question is, what this means, since it may very well admit of a double notion, to wit, in Referente to a forced or a voluntary subjection? In the former sense the Text is so a promise to the Angel, that it is a threat against his enemies; in the latter it is a promise to both, intending the conversion of the enemies, as well as the exaltation of the Angel.
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When the Spirit of God would set forth the compleat Victory of Christ over his enemies, he maketh use of the similitude of a footstoole, The Lord said unto my Lord, sit thou at my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstoole.
When the Spirit of God would Set forth the complete Victory of christ over his enemies, he makes use of the similitude of a footstool, The Lord said unto my Lord, fit thou At my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
In like manner, by this phrase of worshipping at the Angels feet, may very fitly be understood that conquest he should have over those his adversaries, so that though against their wills they should submit unto him;
In like manner, by this phrase of worshipping At the Angels feet, may very fitly be understood that conquest he should have over those his Adversaries, so that though against their wills they should submit unto him;
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The Church and her Angels are never so low, but the divine power can raise them up, nor are their enemies at any time so high, but that the same power can cast them down. Wicked mens presumptuous hopes, commonly end in despairing fears; they who insolently commanded, are ofttimes made shamefully to supplicate; and though for a time, they are Tyrants riding on the heads, yet in the end they become slaves sprawling at the feet of Gods servants.
The Church and her Angels Are never so low, but the divine power can raise them up, nor Are their enemies At any time so high, but that the same power can cast them down. Wicked men's presumptuous hope's, commonly end in despairing fears; they who insolently commanded, Are ofttimes made shamefully to supplicate; and though for a time, they Are Tyrants riding on the Heads, yet in the end they become slaves sprawling At the feet of God's Servants.
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But the most received exposition of these words is of a milder notion, and understandeth a voluntary subjection in the same sense, which that promise to the Church is understood, where it is said, The sonnes of them that afflicted thee shall come bending to thee, (to wit, of their own accord) and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down (not be bowed down) at the soles of thy feet.
But the most received exposition of these words is of a milder notion, and understands a voluntary subjection in the same sense, which that promise to the Church is understood, where it is said, The Sons of them that afflicted thee shall come bending to thee, (to wit, of their own accord) and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down (not be bowed down) At the soles of thy feet.
1. I, who, he that is described in the beginning of this Epistle to be holy and true, and to have the keys of David, who is no other than the eternall Sonne of God. The same I, who did at first make the beasts and fouls to come unto Adam in acknowledgment of his dominion over them, made these brutish enemies of the Angel, to come and worship at his feet. The same I, who shall at the last day make all knees in Heaven, in Earth, and under the Earth to bow at his name, made them to submit to this Angel, and bow at his feet. Indeed these acts of coming and worshipping were done by them, but it was Christ who inclined their wils to these acts. Appositely to this purpose St Augustine, Certum est nos velle, cum velimus, sed ille facit, ut velimus;
1. I, who, he that is described in the beginning of this Epistle to be holy and true, and to have the keys of David, who is no other than the Eternal Son of God. The same I, who did At First make the beasts and fouls to come unto Adam in acknowledgment of his dominion over them, made these brutish enemies of the Angel, to come and worship At his feet. The same I, who shall At the last day make all knees in Heaven, in Earth, and under the Earth to bow At his name, made them to submit to this Angel, and bow At his feet. Indeed these acts of coming and worshipping were done by them, but it was christ who inclined their wills to these acts. Appositely to this purpose Saint Augustine, Certum est nos velle, cum Velimus, sed Isle facit, ut Velimus;
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2. I give, so the first Verb is most properly rendred, and noteth the freenesse of Christs grace in the work of Conversion, without any desert of ours.
2. I give, so the First Verb is most properly rendered, and notes the freeness of Christ grace in the work of Conversion, without any desert of ours.
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and he worketh it saith St Paul, of his good pleasure; St James, of his own good will, Saint Peter, according to his abundant mercy, and here his own language is, I give.
and he works it Says Saint Paul, of his good pleasure; Saint James, of his own good will, Saint Peter, according to his abundant mercy, and Here his own language is, I give.
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3. I will make, so the latter Verb is rightly translated, and as the former noteth the gratuity, so this the efficacy of the grace of Christ. When a sinner is converted, the promise is made good, I will take away the stony heart, and when the actuall stubbornesse and resistance of the will is taken away, no wonder if conversion be effectually wrought.
3. I will make, so the latter Verb is rightly translated, and as the former notes the gratuity, so this the efficacy of the grace of christ. When a sinner is converted, the promise is made good, I will take away the stony heart, and when the actual Stubbornness and resistance of the will is taken away, no wonder if conversion be effectually wrought.
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I know I am here fallen upon a knotty Controversie, but I professe my self to be one of them, who earnestly desire, that all those disputes (having caused so great animosities both in the Reformed, and Romish Church) might be buried in silence, and in particular this. Why should we so notly contend de modo, about the manner how Christ maketh us to come, whilst we all agree de re about the thing it self, that it is he that doth make us,
I know I am Here fallen upon a knotty Controversy, but I profess my self to be one of them, who earnestly desire, that all those disputes (having caused so great animosities both in the Reformed, and Romish Church) might be buried in silence, and in particular this. Why should we so notly contend de modo, about the manner how christ makes us to come, while we all agree de re about the thing it self, that it is he that does make us,
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4. Once more, I will make, but by what means? it is not expressed, yet may be supplied from those words, I have set before thee an open doore, which are partly understood of the freedome which this Angel now had to Preach the Gospell, by which his enemies were wrought upon so as to come and worship at his feet. That fiction of taming wild beasts by the Musick of Orpheus his Harpe, was in some sort verified of the Ministry of this Angell; by which these Jews of fierce became gentle. True, this happy alteration was principally wrought by the internall operation of Christs Spirit, but instrumentally by this Angels Preaching; and as the naturall heat of the body, though in it self but a quality, yet being the souls instrument, so concocts and digests our meat, that it turneth into our substance: So the Ministry of the Gospell, though dispensed by a frail man, being actuated by the holy Spirit, becometh the Power of God, to the conversion of the most obstinate: which leads me to the consideration of the
4. Once more, I will make, but by what means? it is not expressed, yet may be supplied from those words, I have Set before thee an open door, which Are partly understood of the freedom which this Angel now had to Preach the Gospel, by which his enemies were wrought upon so as to come and worship At his feet. That fiction of taming wild beasts by the Music of Orpheus his Harp, was in Some sort verified of the Ministry of this Angel; by which these jews of fierce became gentle. True, this happy alteration was principally wrought by the internal operation of Christ Spirit, but instrumentally by this Angels Preaching; and as the natural heat of the body, though in it self but a quality, yet being the Souls Instrument, so concocts and digests our meat, that it turns into our substance: So the Ministry of the Gospel, though dispensed by a frail man, being actuated by the holy Spirit, Becometh the Power of God, to the conversion of the most obstinate: which leads me to the consideration of the
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Notorious Subjects, Them, such as were maliciously and devilishly wicked. Grievous sinners may become gracious Penitents, and proud opposers, humble Suppliants.
Notorious Subject's, Them, such as were maliciously and devilishly wicked. Grievous Sinners may become gracious Penitents, and proud opposers, humble Suppliants.
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God wants not mercy to pardon the greatest sinnes, nor grace to reclaime the greatest sinners; as the Bloud of Christ is omnisufficient to wash away the fowlest spots,
God Wants not mercy to pardon the greatest Sins, nor grace to reclaim the greatest Sinners; as the Blood of christ is omnisufficient to wash away the Foulest spots,
so his Spirit is omniefficient to knock off the strongest fetters of sinne. We are apt to say of the conversion of obstinate transgressors, what that Nobleman said in another case, If God should make windows in Heaven, might this thing be? not considering that divine grace can break the stony heart, and bend the stiffe knee.
so his Spirit is omniefficient to knock off the Strongest fetters of sin. We Are apt to say of the conversion of obstinate transgressors, what that Nobleman said in Another case, If God should make windows in Heaven, might this thing be? not considering that divine grace can break the stony heart, and bend the stiff knee.
To this purpose is tha other prophecy of bringing the mountains low, making the crooked straight, and rough places plain, which is made good when the proud and presumptuous are subdued to the obedience of the Gospel, and this is that which these converts did testifie by
To this purpose is than other prophecy of bringing the Mountains low, making the crooked straight, and rough places plain, which is made good when the proud and presumptuous Are subdued to the Obedience of the Gospel, and this is that which these converts did testify by
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so the worship here intended is sacred and religious, of the same nature with that which is mentioned by Saint Paul, where he saith of the unbeliever, that coming into the Christian Assemblies, and falling down on his face, he will worship God,
so the worship Here intended is sacred and religious, of the same nature with that which is mentioned by Saint Paul, where he Says of the unbeliever, that coming into the Christian Assemblies, and falling down on his face, he will worship God,
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and then the meaning of the words is, that these Jews, who had looked upon Christ as an impostor and seducer, and used him as a notorious Malefactor, should come to the Congregations of Christians, and joyn with them in worshiping that Jesus whom they had crucified.
and then the meaning of the words is, that these jews, who had looked upon christ as an impostor and seducer, and used him as a notorious Malefactor, should come to the Congregations of Christians, and join with them in worshipping that jesus whom they had Crucified.
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More particularly, here are two properties of that worship which these converts should performe unto Christ, insinuated in the two Verbs, come and worship, namely, alacrity in the one, and humility in the other.
More particularly, Here Are two properties of that worship which these converts should perform unto christ, insinuated in the two Verbs, come and worship, namely, alacrity in the one, and humility in the other.
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1. They shall come and worship, not be forced or driven, but come of their own accord, voluntarily resigning up themselves to Christ. It is prophesied concerning the Gentiles by the Psalmist, that they should be a willing people, and by the Prephet Isaiah, that they should not onely come, but run unto Christ.
1. They shall come and worship, not be forced or driven, but come of their own accord, voluntarily resigning up themselves to christ. It is prophesied Concerning the Gentiles by the Psalmist, that they should be a willing people, and by the Prophet Isaiah, that they should not only come, but run unto christ.
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Upon which account, though our worship be a due debt, it is called a gift, give unto the Lord, glory and strength, give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name.
Upon which account, though our worship be a due debt, it is called a gift, give unto the Lord, glory and strength, give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name.
and therefore the Psalmist in one place fitly joyneth worshipping and falling down together, and in another, expoundeth worshipping by bowing down. Those Seraphins which stood before the Throne of God are said to cover their faces and fete with wings, to wit, in reverence of the divine Majesty: In like manner do true converts abase themselves before Christ in their approaches to him.
and Therefore the Psalmist in one place fitly Joineth worshipping and falling down together, and in Another, expoundeth worshipping by bowing down. Those Seraphim which stood before the Throne of God Are said to cover their faces and feet with wings, to wit, in Reverence of the divine Majesty: In like manner do true converts abase themselves before christ in their Approaches to him.
I deny not but there may be, I fear too often is prostration of body, where there is no consternation of mind; but certainly whosoever worships Christ with his soul, will express (so far as may be) his inward subjection by outward incurvation.
I deny not but there may be, I Fear too often is prostration of body, where there is no consternation of mind; but Certainly whosoever worships christ with his soul, will express (so Far as may be) his inward subjection by outward incurvation.
& so belonging to Christ as God; yet there is a reverential submission due to his Ministers. And this was the evidence which those Jews should give of their conversion, that the Bishop of this Church who had been abhorred by them as a Devil, should be reverenced as an Angel, & their haughty spirit so far humbled as that they should worship at his very feet. This is that which we find to be the temper of other converts in holy Writ.
& so belonging to christ as God; yet there is a reverential submission due to his Ministers. And this was the evidence which those jews should give of their conversion, that the Bishop of this Church who had been abhorred by them as a devil, should be reverenced as an Angel, & their haughty Spirit so Far humbled as that they should worship At his very feet. This is that which we find to be the temper of other converts in holy Writ.
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The Shunamite fell at the feet of the Prophet Elisha, and so did Cornelius at the feet of the Apostle Peter. How beautifull are the feet of them that Preach the Gospel of peace,
The Shunamite fell At the feet of the Prophet Elisha, and so did Cornelius At the feet of the Apostle Peter. How beautiful Are the feet of them that Preach the Gospel of peace,
and bring glad tidings of good things? saith the Apostle from the Prophet, to which question this Text returneth an answer, how beautifull? so beautifull in the eyes of all true Christians, that they worship at their feet.
and bring glad tidings of good things? Says the Apostle from the Prophet, to which question this Text returns an answer, how beautiful? so beautiful in the eyes of all true Christians, that they worship At their feet.
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and no wonder, since they looked upon him as a Spirituall Father (for so have Bishops been ever accounted) and what more reasonable, than that the childe should reverence the Father? it is Gods own Argument, If I be a Father, where is my honour? nay and his Precept, Honour thy Father, which extends to civil and ecclesiastical, as well as the natural Father.
and no wonder, since they looked upon him as a Spiritual Father (for so have Bishops been ever accounted) and what more reasonable, than that the child should Reverence the Father? it is God's own Argument, If I be a Father, where is my honour? nay and his Precept, Honour thy Father, which extends to civil and ecclesiastical, as well as the natural Father.
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They were so sensible of the injuries and affronts they had offered to this Angel, that they now think they cannot abase themselves enough; and therefore worship at his feet. As Peter in the sense of his own unworthinesse fell down at Jesus his knees. So these Converts in the sence of their vilenesse, worship at the Angels feet, to intimate, that they deserved to be trampled upon as the mire in the street.
They were so sensible of the injuries and affronts they had offered to this Angel, that they now think they cannot abase themselves enough; and Therefore worship At his feet. As Peter in the sense of his own unworthiness fell down At jesus his knees. So these Converts in the sense of their vileness, worship At the Angels feet, to intimate, that they deserved to be trampled upon as the mire in the street.
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An instance of the one is holy Job, who saith, I repent and abhor my self in dust and ashes, of the other, The Jaylor who came in trembling and fell down before Paul and Sylas;
an instance of the one is holy Job, who Says, I Repent and abhor my self in dust and Ashes, of the other, The Jailor who Come in trembling and fell down before Paul and Silas;
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of both in these penitents, who considering how ill they had deserved of the Angell, and how well the Angell had deserved of them, Come and worship at his feet.
of both in these penitents, who considering how ill they had deserved of the Angel, and how well the Angel had deserved of them, Come and worship At his feet.
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I end this part of my Text with this short Observation, true conversion is alwayes attended with a manifest alteration. The penitent is not what he was, nay, he is contrary to what he was; no wonder,
I end this part of my Text with this short Observation, true conversion is always attended with a manifest alteration. The penitent is not what he was, nay, he is contrary to what he was; no wonder,
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The Wolf doth not only dwell with, but is turned into a Lamb, the heart of stone is changed into an heart of flesh, the converted sinner, of proud becometh humble; of rebellious, obedient of covetuous, charitable; of cruell, mercifull; what;
The Wolf does not only dwell with, but is turned into a Lamb, the heart of stone is changed into an heart of Flesh, the converted sinner, of proud Becometh humble; of rebellious, obedient of covetous, charitable; of cruel, merciful; what;
before he hated, now he loveth, whom before he despised, now he honoureth; so did these Converts, Worship at the feet of that Angell, who had been contemptible in their eyes.
before he hated, now he loves, whom before he despised, now he Honoureth; so did these Converts, Worship At the feet of that Angel, who had been contemptible in their eyes.
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It is a clause that looketh two wayes, to the Angell, and tels him that he is Christs favorite; to his enemies, and foretelleth that they should know it.
It is a clause that looks two ways, to the Angel, and tells him that he is Christ favourite; to his enemies, and foretelleth that they should know it.
1. Great is that love which Christ hath to the whole race of mankind, whom he came to seek and to save: in respect of which St Paul saith, The kindness and love of God our Saviour towards man appeared.
1. Great is that love which christ hath to the Whole raze of mankind, whom he Come to seek and to save: in respect of which Saint Paul Says, The kindness and love of God our Saviour towards man appeared.
and therefore hath a dearer affection to, than the rest of mankind. Hence those affectionate appellations, My sister, my love, my dove, my undesiled one.
and Therefore hath a Dearer affection to, than the rest of mankind. Hence those affectionate appellations, My sister, my love, my dove, my undesiled one.
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where by the Candlesticks are meant by the Churches, and by the Stars the Bishops of those Churches. He walketh indeed among the Candlesticks by his speciall presence of grace and mercy, but the Stars are in his right hand, as vouchsafing a more speciall affection to, and protection over them:
where by the Candlesticks Are meant by the Churches, and by the Stars the Bishops of those Churches. He walks indeed among the Candlesticks by his special presence of grace and mercy, but the Stars Are in his right hand, as vouchsafing a more special affection to, and protection over them:
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his hand in which he holdeth his Ministers, is nearer his heart than his feet, by which he walketh among his people, and accordingly it is an higher measure of love, which he beareth to the one than the other.
his hand in which he holds his Ministers, is nearer his heart than his feet, by which he walks among his people, and accordingly it is an higher measure of love, which he bears to the one than the other.
and though for a time they may be persecuted, yet they shall at length be delivered, and when their course on earth is finished, whereas others are only stones, he will make them pillars in his celestiall Temple.
and though for a time they may be persecuted, yet they shall At length be Delivered, and when their course on earth is finished, whereas Others Are only stones, he will make them pillars in his celestial Temple.
Being converted to Christianity, they were brought to know Christ as their only Lord and Saviour, and knowing him, they acknowledg the Angel as sent from, and beloved of him;
Being converted to Christianity, they were brought to know christ as their only Lord and Saviour, and knowing him, they acknowledge the Angel as sent from, and Beloved of him;
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and (which is the latitude of this word knowing, as elsewhere, so here ) that so as to love and honour him with their souls, which as it is the effect of their conversion; so it was the cause of their prostration and worshipping at his feet. Thus was the Proverb of Solomon verified, When a mans wayes please the Lord, he will make his enemies at peace with him, yea of enemies to become friends. And oh that all the enemies of the Church and her Angels, would in time be brought to this acknowledgment. It is that, which against their wills, they shall do at the last day, when they shall behold those who were so vilified by them, magnified by Christ, and be ashamed of their envy and malignity against them.
and (which is the latitude of this word knowing, as elsewhere, so Here) that so as to love and honour him with their Souls, which as it is the Effect of their conversion; so it was the cause of their prostration and worshipping At his feet. Thus was the Proverb of Solomon verified, When a men ways please the Lord, he will make his enemies At peace with him, yea of enemies to become Friends. And o that all the enemies of the Church and her Angels, would in time be brought to this acknowledgment. It is that, which against their wills, they shall do At the last day, when they shall behold those who were so vilified by them, magnified by christ, and be ashamed of their envy and malignity against them.
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Oh how much better will it be for them to do that now freely, which they shall do then forcedly; and repenting of their former rage and bitterness, after the pattern of these Converts, to know and embrace the Angels of the Church, as the friends and favourites of Christ?
O how much better will it be for them to do that now freely, which they shall do then forcedly; and repenting of their former rage and bitterness, After the pattern of these Converts, to know and embrace the Angels of the Church, as the Friends and favourites of christ?
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By this time you see the extent and meaning of this promise, and in that, what great reason there was for a Behold, yea a double Behold to be prefixed, since it is such a promise, as cals for both admiration and exultation.
By this time you see the extent and meaning of this promise, and in that, what great reason there was for a Behold, yea a double Behold to be prefixed, since it is such a promise, as calls for both admiration and exultation.
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1. Here is a Behold of wonder, it being a thing deservedly to be admired, that there should be such a change wrought in the enemies of this Angel. When God sent Ananias to find out Saul of Tarsus, he addeth, For behold he prayeth; and well is Behold prefixed,
1. Here is a Behold of wonder, it being a thing deservedly to be admired, that there should be such a change wrought in the enemies of this Angel. When God sent Ananias to find out Saul of Tarsus, he adds, For behold he Prayeth; and well is Behold prefixed,
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since it was no less then a wonder to find him penitently praying, whom he had known cruelly persecuting. The like is the Emphasis of this Behold in the Text, it being almost incredible and therefore admirable, that such proud enemies should come and worship at the Angels feet.
since it was no less then a wonder to find him penitently praying, whom he had known cruelly persecuting. The like is the Emphasis of this Behold in the Text, it being almost incredible and Therefore admirable, that such proud enemies should come and worship At the Angels feet.
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Indeed the Behold serveth at once both to strengthen the Angels faith, and enlarge his wonder. It was not so strange as true, and therefore behold and believe; though true, yet it was very strange, and therefore behold and admire.
Indeed the Behold serves At once both to strengthen the Angels faith, and enlarge his wonder. It was not so strange as true, and Therefore behold and believe; though true, yet it was very strange, and Therefore behold and admire.
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2. Here is a Behold of joy as well as wonder, since this happy change was that which could not but glad the Angels heart. The righteous shall rejoyce when he seeth the vengeance; but much rather when he seeth repentance. There is joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, saith our Saviour. Indeed there is joy both in heaven and earth; in heaven by the Angels those heavenly Ministers; and in earth by the Ministers those earthly Angels. And so much the more ought they to rejoyce, because they are the instruments by whom this work is wrought.
2. Here is a Behold of joy as well as wonder, since this happy change was that which could not but glad the Angels heart. The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance; but much rather when he sees Repentance. There is joy in heaven over one sinner that Repenteth, Says our Saviour. Indeed there is joy both in heaven and earth; in heaven by the Angels those heavenly Ministers; and in earth by the Ministers those earthly Angels. And so much the more ought they to rejoice, Because they Are the Instruments by whom this work is wrought.
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The reclaiming of these obstinate adversaries was that which this Angel desired in his prayers, endeavoured by his preaching, and therefore could not but be exceedingly rejoyced at, when it was accomplished.
The reclaiming of these obstinate Adversaries was that which this Angel desired in his Prayers, endeavoured by his preaching, and Therefore could not but be exceedingly rejoiced At, when it was accomplished.
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And thus I have given you an account of the whole, and every part of this Text: nothing now remaineth, but to bring it home by a particular application to the present occasion.
And thus I have given you an account of the Whole, and every part of this Text: nothing now remains, but to bring it home by a particular application to the present occasion.
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Some Interpreters have conceived these seven Churches of Asia, as typicall of the Christian Churches, which should succeed in severall parts of the world.
some Interpreters have conceived these seven Churches of Asia, as typical of the Christian Churches, which should succeed in several parts of the world.
One of our late Writers, out of his bitter zeal against this Church of England, charging her with lukewarmness in Religion, (because she is unwilling to recede from the Romish, but in what she recedeth from the Catholike Church) maketh Laodicea to be her type. But when I behold the brotherly love which is begun, and I both pray and hope will every day more and more encrease among us, I may upon far better ground look upon it as typified by this Church of Philadelphia. And what in this Verse was written to the Angel of the Church, seemeth at this day to be spoken by our blessed Lord, to the severall Angels of our Church.
One of our late Writers, out of his bitter zeal against this Church of England, charging her with lukewarmness in Religion, (Because she is unwilling to recede from the Romish, but in what she recedeth from the Catholic Church) makes Laodicea to be her type. But when I behold the brotherly love which is begun, and I both pray and hope will every day more and more increase among us, I may upon Far better ground look upon it as typified by this Church of Philadelphia. And what in this Verse was written to the Angel of the Church, seems At this day to be spoken by our blessed Lord, to the several Angels of our Church.
There hath been a generation of men among us, whom (without breach of charity ) I may justly charge to be of the Synagogue of Satan. Indeed they say they are the godly Party, and their Conventicles the purest Churches; but they are not, and do lie.
There hath been a generation of men among us, whom (without breach of charity) I may justly charge to be of the Synagogue of Satan. Indeed they say they Are the godly Party, and their Conventicles the Purest Churches; but they Are not, and do lie.
Yea their pride and arrogancy; bloud and cruelty; malice and oppression; treason and rebellion, proclaim to all the world that they are not Bees but Wasps; Lambs but Wolves; Doves but Hawks; the best of Saints, but the worst of sinners; and give their verball profession the reall lie.
Yea their pride and arrogance; blood and cruelty; malice and oppression; treason and rebellion, proclaim to all the world that they Are not Bees but Wasps; Lambs but Wolves; Dove but Hawks; the best of Saints, but the worst of Sinners; and give their verbal profession the real lie.
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By these men the Church of England hath been for many years sorely persecuted; her Lands and revenues sacrilegiously alienated; her Liturgy and worship causlesly extirpated; and her Angels not only of the lower but higher order contemptuously abused.
By these men the Church of England hath been for many Years sorely persecuted; her Lands and revenues sacrilegiously alienated; her Liturgy and worship causelessly extirpated; and her Angels not only of the lower but higher order contemptuously abused.
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But whilest men have hated, I may truly say Christ hath loved them, and after their grievous afflictions, testified his singular affection towards them. He hath so loved them, as to preserve well nigh a third part of our worthy Prelates alive, like so many sheep or Shepheards rather in the midst of Wolves; so that they have all attained an old, and some a very old age,
But whilst men have hated, I may truly say christ hath loved them, and After their grievous afflictions, testified his singular affection towards them. He hath so loved them, as to preserve well High a third part of our worthy Prelates alive, like so many sheep or Shepherds rather in the midst of Wolves; so that they have all attained an old, and Some a very old age,
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and live to see the Church in an hopefull way of restauration. And as he hath preserved some, so he hath raised up others of choice abilities and integrity, to fill up the vacant Seas. What he saith to this Angel in the former Verse, he saith to ours at this day, Behold I have set before thee an open door, for the consecration of Archbishops and Bishops; and by them,
and live to see the Church in an hopeful Way of restauration. And as he hath preserved Some, so he hath raised up Others of choice abilities and integrity, to fill up the vacant Seas. What he Says to this Angel in the former Verse, he Says to ours At this day, Behold I have Set before thee an open door, for the consecration of Archbishop's and Bishops; and by them,
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for the Apostolicall ordination of Priests and Deacons; and loe on this very day a number of Angels, equall to that of those Bishops over the Asian Churches, set in the Heaven of our Church.
for the Apostolical ordination of Priests and Deacons; and lo on this very day a number of Angels, equal to that of those Bishops over the Asian Churches, Set in the Heaven of our Church.
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What was here promised to the Angel of this Church, is through Gods mercy vouchsafed to our Angels. Some of those who despised and derided, do cordially honour them,
What was Here promised to the Angel of this Church, is through God's mercy vouchsafed to our Angels. some of those who despised and derided, do cordially honour them,
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And even those who continue obstinate, are in some measure subdued, and will I trust (if they can by no fair means be inclined) be by just rigour enforced to submit to their government and discipline.
And even those who continue obstinate, Are in Some measure subdued, and will I trust (if they can by no fair means be inclined) be by just rigour Enforced to submit to their government and discipline.
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And whatsoever others do, yet we I hope will learn our duty, in yielding all due obedience, as next under God, to our dread Soveraign, the Father of our Countrey; so next under him, to the most Reverend and right Reverend Fathers of our Church.
And whatsoever Others do, yet we I hope will Learn our duty, in yielding all due Obedience, as next under God, to our dread Sovereign, the Father of our Country; so next under him, to the most Reverend and right Reverend Father's of our Church.
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I end all with that excellent Exhortation of Ignatius, NONLATINALPHABET. Let our people submit to the Priests and Deacons; the Deacons to the Priests; Priests to the Bishop;
I end all with that excellent Exhortation of Ignatius,. Let our people submit to the Priests and Deacons; the Deacons to the Priests; Priests to the Bishop;
and the King (yea all) to God; so shall this distracted Church and Kingdome be happily re-established, to the envy of her enemies, and joy of her friends, who will not cease to say Amen, Amen. FINIS.
and the King (yea all) to God; so shall this distracted Church and Kingdom be happily Reestablished, to the envy of her enemies, and joy of her Friends, who will not cease to say Amen, Amen. FINIS.
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