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A Funeral SERMON, &c. JOB 1. ch. 21 v. latter part.
A Funeral SERMON, etc. JOB 1. changed. 21 v. latter part.
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— The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord.
— The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord.
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THese are the Words of Holy Job, who was an eminent Example, both of suffering Affliction and of Patience under it.
THese Are the Words of Holy Job, who was an eminent Exampl, both of suffering Affliction and of Patience under it.
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If we look into the beginning of this Chapter, we shall find that he was in a very prosperous and flourishing State and Condition;
If we look into the beginning of this Chapter, we shall find that he was in a very prosperous and flourishing State and Condition;
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and yet a very upright Holy Man. Greatness and Goodness are very rare Conjunctions, but they met together in him:
and yet a very upright Holy Man. Greatness and goodness Are very rare Conjunctions, but they met together in him:
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When he was full, he did not forget God, neither when he waxed fat, did he ( Jeshurun like) kick against him:
When he was full, he did not forget God, neither when he waxed fat, did he (Jeshurun like) kick against him:
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His temporal Riches did not impoverish his Soul, the World did not alienate his Affections from God, which greatly evidenc'd the Strength and Vigour of his Grace;
His temporal Riches did not impoverish his Soul, the World did not alienate his Affections from God, which greatly evidenced the Strength and Vigour of his Grace;
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but if we fix our Eyes upon the latter part of the Chapter, we shall see a great and sudden alteration made in his outward State, he soon rolled down the Mount of Prosperity into the lowest Vale of Adversity;
but if we fix our Eyes upon the latter part of the Chapter, we shall see a great and sudden alteration made in his outward State, he soon rolled down the Mount of Prosperity into the lowest Vale of Adversity;
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one Messenger treads upon the heels of another, bringing doleful Tidings concerning the flight of his outward Comforts from him,
one Messenger treads upon the heels of Another, bringing doleful Tidings Concerning the flight of his outward Comforts from him,
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and the last Messenger was laden with the heaviest Tidings, who brought the News of his Childrens death, by a terrible stroke of God's hand.
and the last Messenger was laden with the Heaviest Tidings, who brought the News of his Children's death, by a terrible stroke of God's hand.
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A Man's Children are more valuable than all his worldly Substance; they are a part of himsellf, Flesh of his Flesh, and Bone of his Bone.
A Man's Children Are more valuable than all his worldly Substance; they Are a part of himself, Flesh of his Flesh, and Bone of his Bone.
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The loss of an Estate is like the plucking off a Garment, the loss of a Child is like the tearing off a Limb from the Body.
The loss of an Estate is like the plucking off a Garment, the loss of a Child is like the tearing off a Limb from the Body.
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God seemed to empty this good Man from Vessel to Vessel, to lay Stripe upon Stripe:
God seemed to empty this good Man from Vessel to Vessel, to lay Stripe upon Stripe:
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Deep called unto Deep at the Noise of Jehovah 's Water spouts, and if not all,
Deep called unto Deep At the Noise of Jehovah is Water spouts, and if not all,
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yet a great many of his Waves and Billows passed over him.
yet a great many of his Waves and Billows passed over him.
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It was certainly very terrible unto him, and must needs be so to us, for God to repeat his strokes, and multiply our Afflictions;
It was Certainly very terrible unto him, and must needs be so to us, for God to repeat his Strokes, and multiply our Afflictions;
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before we have ended our Lamentations for the loss of one outward Comfort, to behold and attend the Funeral of another.
before we have ended our Lamentations for the loss of one outward Comfort, to behold and attend the Funeral of Another.
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Before I pass this, give me leave to Observe, That sharp and sore Afflictions are often times the Lot of God's dearest Children in this Life.
Before I pass this, give me leave to Observe, That sharp and soar Afflictions Are often times the Lot of God's dearest Children in this Life.
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They who have a large room in God's Heart, are often very severely Disciplin'd by his Rod:
They who have a large room in God's Heart, Are often very severely Disciplined by his Rod:
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They who do most carefully eschew the evil of sin, are frequently exercis'd with the evil of Suffering.
They who do most carefully eschew the evil of since, Are frequently exercised with the evil of Suffering.
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Let us make this profitable Use of this Note, viz. Not to conclude our selves to be the Objects either of Divine Love or Hatred, from any of the external Dispensations of Divine Providence towards us.
Let us make this profitable Use of this Note, viz. Not to conclude our selves to be the Objects either of Divine Love or Hatred, from any of the external Dispensations of Divine Providence towards us.
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We cannot Warrantably draw any such Conclusions from such Premises.
We cannot Warrantably draw any such Conclusions from such Premises.
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God may load thee with Common Benefits, and yet not remember thee with the Favour which he bears to his own People:
God may load thee with Common Benefits, and yet not Remember thee with the Favour which he bears to his own People:
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He may Visit thee with great Afflictions, and yet thou may'st be Visited with his spiritual Salvation here, and his Eternal Salvation hereafter.
He may Visit thee with great Afflictions, and yet thou Mayest be Visited with his spiritual Salvation Here, and his Eternal Salvation hereafter.
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Thy Wife may be as a Fruitful Vine, thy Sons like Plants grown up in their Youth,
Thy Wife may be as a Fruitful Vine, thy Sons like Plants grown up in their Youth,
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and thy Daughters as Corner stones polished after the similitude of a Palace, and yet thou may'st not be broken off from the wild Olive-tree of Corrupt Nature,
and thy Daughters as Corner stones polished After the similitude of a Palace, and yet thou Mayest not be broken off from the wild Olive-tree of Corrupt Nature,
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nor engrafted into Christ the Noble Vine and the good Olive-tree:
nor engrafted into christ the Noble Vine and the good Olive-tree:
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Thy Root may be dry, and thy Branches wither and be lopt off, the Desire of thine Eyes,
Thy Root may be dry, and thy Branches wither and be lopped off, the Desire of thine Eyes,
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and the Fruit of thy Body, may be taken away by terrible strokes, and yet God may be the strength of thy Heart and thy Portion for ever.
and the Fruit of thy Body, may be taken away by terrible Strokes, and yet God may be the strength of thy Heart and thy Portion for ever.
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Now let us Observe Job 's Carriage and Deportment under this dark and gloomy Providence; and this may be gathered both from his Gestures and Expressions.
Now let us Observe Job is Carriage and Deportment under this dark and gloomy Providence; and this may be gathered both from his Gestures and Expressions.
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First, From his Gestures, Ver. 20. Then Job arose, and rent his Mantle, and shaved his Head, First, From his Gestures, Ver. 20. Then Job arose, and rend his Mantle, and shaved his Head,
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and fell down upon the ground and worshipped: His renting his Garment, and shaving his Head, were signs of his great Sorrow.and fell down upon the ground and worshipped: His renting his Garment, and shaving his Head, were Signs of his great Sorrow.
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When Jacob supposed Joseph to be dead, he immediately rent his Garment, Gen. 37. ch. 34. v. And after Abner 's Death, David to express his Sorrow, rent his Cloaths,
When Jacob supposed Joseph to be dead, he immediately rend his Garment, Gen. 37. changed. 34. v. And After Abner is Death, David to express his Sorrow, rend his Clothes,
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and commanded all the People that were with him to do the like, 2 Sam. 3. ch. 31. v. And we find that Baldness is often joined with Mourning and Weeping in the Scriptures;
and commanded all the People that were with him to do the like, 2 Sam. 3. changed. 31. v. And we find that Baldness is often joined with Mourning and Weeping in the Scriptures;
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Cut off thine Hair, O Jerusalem, cast it away, and take up a Lamentation, &c. Jer. 7.29. so Amos 8.10. Mich. 1.16. and several other places. cut off thine Hair, Oh Jerusalem, cast it away, and take up a Lamentation, etc. Jer. 7.29. so Amos 8.10. Mich. 1.16. and several other places.
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His falling down upon the ground and Worshipping, were signs of that Honour and Homage which he tender'd unto God, in and under the Affliction.
His falling down upon the ground and Worshipping, were Signs of that Honour and Homage which he tendered unto God, in and under the Affliction.
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It is very Observable how Job divides himself between his outward Comforts and his God, the former have his Sorrow, to the latter he gives Worship.
It is very Observable how Job divides himself between his outward Comforts and his God, the former have his Sorrow, to the latter he gives Worship.
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Secondly, From his Expressions, Ver. 21. Words are, or ought to be, the Interpreters of our Hearts,Secondly, From his Expressions, Ver. 21. Words Are, or ought to be, the Interpreters of our Hearts,
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and a Comment upon our Actions. Least some observing Job in such a Posture, might think that he was beside himself,
and a Comment upon our Actions. lest Some observing Job in such a Posture, might think that he was beside himself,
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and thrown into a Frenzy by these doleful Tidings, he declares the Frame of his Heart,
and thrown into a Frenzy by these doleful Tidings, he declares the Frame of his Heart,
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and the meaning of these forementioned Actions, by these following Expressions; Naked came I out of my Mothers Womb, and naked shall I return thither.
and the meaning of these forementioned Actions, by these following Expressions; Naked Come I out of my Mother's Womb, and naked shall I return thither.
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These Words are, as I conceive, used by him as an Argument to support his own Spirit under his present Afflictions;
These Words Are, as I conceive, used by him as an Argument to support his own Spirit under his present Afflictions;
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q. d. Altho' I am now in a Naked Condition, stript and depriv'd of mine outward Comforts,q. worser. Although I am now in a Naked Condition, stripped and deprived of mine outward Comforts,
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yet, I have no Cause to Murmur, for I brought nothing into the World, neither can I carry any thing with me out of it;
yet, I have no Cause to Murmur, for I brought nothing into the World, neither can I carry any thing with me out of it;
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and then, says he, in the Words of my Text, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord.
and then, Says he, in the Words of my Text, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord.
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These Words may be divided into two general Parts. 1. Two Propositions, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away.
These Words may be divided into two general Parts. 1. Two Propositions, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away.
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2. A natural and necessary Inference and Conclusion from them both, Blessed be the Name of the Lord. I shall speak to both.
2. A natural and necessary Inference and Conclusion from them both, Blessed be the Name of the Lord. I shall speak to both.
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First, Two Propositions or Assertions. (1.) The Lord gave. (2.) The Lord hath taken away. First, The Lord gave: q. d.First, Two Propositions or Assertions. (1.) The Lord gave. (2.) The Lord hath taken away. First, The Lord gave: q. worser.
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The Lord gave me those Outward Comforts and Enjoyments; that Wealth, those servants and Children which I lately had, but am now bereaved of. From hence I shall Observe,
The Lord gave me those Outward Comforts and Enjoyments; that Wealth, those Servants and Children which I lately had, but am now bereft of. From hence I shall Observe,
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Doct. That all our Outward Comforts and Temporal Enjoyments come from, and are the Gift of God.
Doct. That all our Outward Comforts and Temporal Enjoyments come from, and Are the Gift of God.
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God is the giver of every good and perfect Gift, James 1.17. Not only of the best and most perfect Gifts, but also of those that are good and perfect in their kind.
God is the giver of every good and perfect Gift, James 1.17. Not only of the best and most perfect Gifts, but also of those that Are good and perfect in their kind.
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Temporal as well as Spiritual and Eternal Blessings are streams flowing from this Fountain of Goodness.
Temporal as well as Spiritual and Eternal Blessings Are streams flowing from this Fountain of goodness.
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In the Prosecution of this Point I shall do two things. First, Lay down some Explicatory and Demonstrative Propositions.
In the Prosecution of this Point I shall do two things. First, Lay down Some Explicatory and Demonstrative Propositions.
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Secondly, Present you with some Practical Applicatory Inferences. First, I shall lay down some Explicatory and Demonstrative Propositions.Secondly, Present you with Some Practical Applicatory Inferences. First, I shall lay down Some Explicatory and Demonstrative Propositions.
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First Prop. The God is the efficient Cause of all our Creature Comforts: Every good thing that we enjoy is God's Creature;
First Prop. The God is the efficient Cause of all our Creature Comforts: Every good thing that we enjoy is God's Creature;
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for as every Creature of God is good, so nothing is good but what is his Creature.
for as every Creature of God is good, so nothing is good but what is his Creature.
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Sin which is essentially evil, is not God's but the Devil's Creature. Our near and dear Relations must own God only for their Creator.
since which is essentially evil, is not God's but the Devil's Creature. Our near and dear Relations must own God only for their Creator.
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Though Parents are the Instrumental Causes, yet God is the Principal Efficient Cause of their Children's Beings;
Though Parents Are the Instrumental Causes, yet God is the Principal Efficient Cause of their Children's Beings;
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though their Bodies were formed of their substance, yet they were formed by God's Omnipotent Arm;
though their Bodies were formed of their substance, yet they were formed by God's Omnipotent Arm;
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by him they were fearfully and wonderfully made, Psal. 139.14. and he animated and informed them with a rational Soul, therefore is he called the Father of Spirits, Heb. 12.9. and the God of the Spirits of all flesh, Numb. 16.22. Hence,
by him they were fearfully and wonderfully made, Psalm 139.14. and he animated and informed them with a rational Soul, Therefore is he called the Father of Spirits, Hebrew 12.9. and the God of the Spirits of all Flesh, Numb. 16.22. Hence,
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Second Prop. God hath an Original Right to, and Propriety in them:
Second Prop. God hath an Original Right to, and Propriety in them:
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He must needs be the sole Proprietor of those things whereof he is the sole Creator.
He must needs be the sole Proprietor of those things whereof he is the sole Creator.
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Those Bodies and Souls must needs be his, who derived their Being from him.
Those Bodies and Souls must needs be his, who derived their Being from him.
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The first Cause of every thing hath an unquestionable Dominion of Propriety in it upon the score of Justice.
The First Cause of every thing hath an unquestionable Dominion of Propriety in it upon the score of justice.
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By the Law of Nations, the first Finder of a Countrey is esteemed the Rightful Possessor of that Countrey:
By the Law of nations, the First Finder of a Country is esteemed the Rightful Possessor of that Country:
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And the first Inventor of an Art hath a right of exercising it. Thirdly, All the Outward Comforts which we enjoy, were bestowed upon us by God;
And the First Inventor of an Art hath a right of exercising it. Thirdly, All the Outward Comforts which we enjoy, were bestowed upon us by God;
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they being Created by him, and he being the rightful Lord of them, we cannot enjoy them 'till we receive them from him:
they being Created by him, and he being the rightful Lord of them, we cannot enjoy them till we receive them from him:
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The Right and Title which we have to them is not Primitive but Derivative.
The Right and Title which we have to them is not Primitive but Derivative.
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Some of our Relations (at least) might have had an Existence, and yet we might not have had an Interest in them.
some of our Relations (At least) might have had an Existence, and yet we might not have had an Interest in them.
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Hast thou a good Husband or Wife? as God's Creating Power gave them being, so his wise and gracious Providence made them thine.
Hast thou a good Husband or Wife? as God's Creating Power gave them being, so his wise and gracious Providence made them thine.
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He allotts one Person for a Conjugal Union with another, and by his Providence, and that sometimes very strangely and wonderfully, brings about and effects it.
He allotts one Person for a Conjugal union with Another, and by his Providence, and that sometime very strangely and wonderfully, brings about and effects it.
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Fourth Prop. All those excellent Qualities which any of our Outward Enjoyments are the subjects of, whereby they are rendered very Comfortable and Delightful to us, proceed from God:
Fourth Prop. All those excellent Qualities which any of our Outward Enjoyments Are the subject's of, whereby they Are rendered very Comfortable and Delightful to us, proceed from God:
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All the natural and acquired Endowments of the Body and Mind, which endear Relations to us,
All the natural and acquired Endowments of the Body and Mind, which endear Relations to us,
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as Beauty, Ingenuity, a good Natural Temper and Disposition, as well as Grace, which is a supernatural Endowment of the Soul, are bestowed upon them, by the Fountain of all Perfections.
as Beauty, Ingenuity, a good Natural Temper and Disposition, as well as Grace, which is a supernatural Endowment of the Soul, Are bestowed upon them, by the Fountain of all Perfections.
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He curiously formed their Bodies, and dignified their Minds with these Intellectual Qualities.
He curiously formed their Bodies, and dignified their Minds with these Intellectual Qualities.
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Fifthly, Whatsoever we receive from God, flows from the Free Grace and Sovereign Goodness of God:
Fifthly, Whatsoever we receive from God, flows from the Free Grace and Sovereign goodness of God:
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This is indeed the proper Notion of a Gift; It is a good thing freely bestowed upon us.
This is indeed the proper Notion of a Gift; It is a good thing freely bestowed upon us.
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When we receive some good from another which he is not Obliged to give us, it may properly be styled a Gift.
When we receive Some good from Another which he is not Obliged to give us, it may properly be styled a Gift.
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Now in this sense all our Temporal as well as our Spiritual Enjoyments are the Gifts of the Supream Being:
Now in this sense all our Temporal as well as our Spiritual Enjoyments Are the Gifts of the Supreme Being:
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He is under no Engagement or Obligation to any of his Creatures, but what he voluntarily and freely enters into and lays himself under:
He is under no Engagement or Obligation to any of his Creatures, but what he voluntarily and freely enters into and lays himself under:
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We are less than the least of his Mercies, and unworthy of the smallest of his Favours.
We Are less than the least of his mercies, and unworthy of the Smallest of his Favours.
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Have any of us a Wife, Children, or any other Relations, which greatly add to the Comfort of our Lives, we must say concerning them,
Have any of us a Wife, Children, or any other Relations, which greatly add to the Comfort of our Lives, we must say Concerning them,
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as Jacob did to his Brother Esau, concerning his Children, these God hath graciously given thy Servant, Gen. 33.5.
as Jacob did to his Brother Esau, Concerning his Children, these God hath graciously given thy Servant, Gen. 33.5.
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Sixth Prop. When God bestows any Outward Comforts upon us, he doth not divest himself of,
Sixth Prop. When God bestows any Outward Comforts upon us, he does not divest himself of,
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nor make over unto us an absolute Propriety in them. Among Men there are several sorts of Gifts, or several ways of giving:nor make over unto us an absolute Propriety in them. Among Men there Are several sorts of Gifts, or several ways of giving:
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Sometimes Men cannot be said to retain any Right to those things which they have given unto another:
Sometime Men cannot be said to retain any Right to those things which they have given unto Another:
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All the right to the Gift passeth over from the Giver to the Receiver by Vertue of the Donation;
All the right to the Gift passes over from the Giver to the Receiver by Virtue of the Donation;
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and the Person that gave it, cannot without a Breach of the Rules of Justice reassume it, without the Receiver's full Consent.
and the Person that gave it, cannot without a Breach of the Rules of justice reassume it, without the Receiver's full Consent.
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But other things are so given by Men, that they still retain their right to and Propriety in them,
But other things Are so given by Men, that they still retain their right to and Propriety in them,
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or indeed they are rather lent than given:
or indeed they Are rather lent than given:
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We have an Instance hereof in Places of Profit and Trust, which are bestowed by Princes upon their Favourites, during their Pleasure:
We have an Instance hereof in Places of Profit and Trust, which Are bestowed by Princes upon their Favourites, during their Pleasure:
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This Donation is not absolute, so as to divest the Sovereign of his Right to them,
This Donation is not absolute, so as to divest the Sovereign of his Right to them,
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for he can take them away when he pleases, without committing any Act of Injustice.
for he can take them away when he Pleases, without committing any Act of Injustice.
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And of this latter sort of Gifts are those outward Comforts which we receive from God.
And of this latter sort of Gifts Are those outward Comforts which we receive from God.
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He did not divest himself of the Propriety when he granted us the Use. Our Relations are His, and not Ours, even when they are in some sense Ours:
He did not divest himself of the Propriety when he granted us the Use. Our Relations Are His, and not Ours, even when they Are in Some sense Ours:
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Though they may be Ours in opposition to Men, yet they are not Ours in opposition to God;
Though they may be Ours in opposition to Men, yet they Are not Ours in opposition to God;
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they are granted us only for our Use, as the Coller of Esses, and Sword,
they Are granted us only for our Use, as the Collar of Esses, and Sword,
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and other Ensigns of the Chief Magistrate in the City pass through many Hands in regard of the Use of them,
and other Ensigns of the Chief Magistrate in the city pass through many Hands in regard of the Use of them,
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but the Propriety remains in the Community and Body of the City. I shall now Secondly, Present you with some Practical Applicatory Inferences.
but the Propriety remains in the Community and Body of the city. I shall now Secondly, Present you with Some Practical Applicatory Inferences.
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First, Hence I Inferr, That God is more excellent, and consequently ought to be more highly prized and valued by us than any of our Outward Comforts: First, Hence I Infer, That God is more excellent, and consequently ought to be more highly prized and valued by us than any of our Outward Comforts:
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The Donor must needs transcend the Gift in Worth and Value:
The Donor must needs transcend the Gift in Worth and Valve:
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It is impossible for us perfectly to Conceive how far God transcends in Excellency those good things which we receive from him:
It is impossible for us perfectly to Conceive how Far God transcends in Excellency those good things which we receive from him:
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And the more excellent any Object is, the greater share ought we to give it in our Esteem and Love.
And the more excellent any Object is, the greater share ought we to give it in our Esteem and Love.
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We are all too prone to set up our outward Comforts in competition with God, to set them down in the Throne of our Hearts, a Seat only becoming the Father of Spirits.
We Are all too prove to Set up our outward Comforts in competition with God, to Set them down in the Throne of our Hearts, a Seat only becoming the Father of Spirits.
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Let us make all our Temporal Enjoyments strike Sail to that Supream Being who gave them;
Let us make all our Temporal Enjoyments strike Sail to that Supreme Being who gave them;
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let him be the Darling of our Souls, and the Sovereign of our Affections.
let him be the Darling of our Souls, and the Sovereign of our Affections.
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Secondly, Hence I Inferr, That we ought thankfully to ascribe the Glory of all the good things which we enjoy, to God: Secondly, Hence I Infer, That we ought thankfully to ascribe the Glory of all the good things which we enjoy, to God:
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We must not Sacrifice to our own Net, nor burn Incense to our own Drag:
We must not Sacrifice to our own Net, nor burn Incense to our own Drag:
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We must not attribute those outward Comforts which we are partakers of, to our selves or any of our Fellow Creatures as the principal Causes of them;
We must not attribute those outward Comforts which we Are partakers of, to our selves or any of our Fellow Creatures as the principal Causes of them;
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but must own them to be the Gifts of God, and bless his Name for them.
but must own them to be the Gifts of God, and bless his Name for them.
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His Goodness to us Calls for our Thankfulness, and his Soveraignty over us Calls for an higher Elevation of it.
His goodness to us Calls for our Thankfulness, and his Sovereignty over us Calls for an higher Elevation of it.
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A Smile from a Prince is more valued, and thought worthy of greater Gratitude than a Present from a Peasant.
A Smile from a Prince is more valued, and Thought worthy of greater Gratitude than a Present from a Peasant.
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What is Man, that Thou so great a Soveraign art mindful of him, to bestow this or that Favour upon him!
What is Man, that Thou so great a Sovereign art mindful of him, to bestow this or that Favour upon him!
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is but a due reflection upon every Blessing that we receive.
is but a due reflection upon every Blessing that we receive.
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Thirdly, Hence I Inferr, That all our Outward Comforts should be Improved by us to the Glory of God. Thirdly, Hence I Infer, That all our Outward Comforts should be Improved by us to the Glory of God.
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Nothing is more reasonable, than that he who is the first Cause should be the last End,
Nothing is more reasonable, than that he who is the First Cause should be the last End,
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than that what is bestowed upon us by Divine Bounty should be Improved by us to God's Glory.
than that what is bestowed upon us by Divine Bounty should be Improved by us to God's Glory.
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We ought not to Napkin up, but to lay out our Talents;
We ought not to Napkin up, but to lay out our Talents;
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and such are all our Outward Comforts, we receive them as Stewards, and therefore must be accountable for them to our Supream Lord.
and such Are all our Outward Comforts, we receive them as Stewards, and Therefore must be accountable for them to our Supreme Lord.
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O that when he shall Call us to give an Account of our Stewardships, and we must be no longer Stewards, we may give up our Accounts with Joy and not with Grief.
O that when he shall Call us to give an Account of our Stewardships, and we must be no longer Stewards, we may give up our Accounts with Joy and not with Grief.
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I proceed now to the Second Proposition laid down in my Text; The Lord hath taken away.
I proceed now to the Second Proposition laid down in my Text; The Lord hath taken away.
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There seems to be something of difficulty in understanding this Assertion:
There seems to be something of difficulty in understanding this Assertion:
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You will be ready to say, Was it not told Job by the Messengers, that the Caldeans and Sabeans came and took away his Cattel,
You will be ready to say, Was it not told Job by the Messengers, that the Chaldaeans and Sabeans Come and took away his Cattle,
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and plunder'd and pillaged his Estate, that the Fire consumed his Sheep and his Servants,
and plundered and pillaged his Estate, that the Fire consumed his Sheep and his Servants,
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and the Wind blew down the House upon his Children, and had not Satan a hand in all this? How then could Job charge this upon God? Doth not this look like the Blasphemy which the Devil expected out of his Mouth? I Answer, Hereby Job only sets forth the Supream Power and Sovereignty of God, in ordering all things;
and the Wind blew down the House upon his Children, and had not Satan a hand in all this? How then could Job charge this upon God? Does not this look like the Blasphemy which the devil expected out of his Mouth? I Answer, Hereby Job only sets forth the Supreme Power and Sovereignty of God, in ordering all things;
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and shews that the Devil, Wicked Men, and other second Causes, could not have effected these things without a Divine Concurse.
and shows that the devil, Wicked Men, and other second Causes, could not have effected these things without a Divine Concourse.
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And this was no Stain to the Holiness of God, nor any reflection upon his Justice;
And this was no Stain to the Holiness of God, nor any reflection upon his justice;
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for that Action which is impure and unrighteous in the Creature, is holy and righteous in God.
for that Actium which is impure and unrighteous in the Creature, is holy and righteous in God.
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Tho' Men injuriously dispossess us of our outward Comforts, God doth it justly; tho' Men's Ends are base and sordid, God's are Noble and Excellent.
Though Men injuriously dispossess us of our outward Comforts, God does it justly; though Men's Ends Are base and sordid, God's Are Noble and Excellent.
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From this Branch of the Words I shall present you with the two following Propositions.
From this Branch of the Words I shall present you with the two following Propositions.
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First, That there is a Vicissitude and Ʋncertainty in all our Outward Comforts and Temporal Enjoyments.
First, That there is a Vicissitude and Ʋncertainty in all our Outward Comforts and Temporal Enjoyments.
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Secondly, That when we are deprived of any of our Outward Comforts, we must acknowledge the Efficiency of God therein.
Secondly, That when we Are deprived of any of our Outward Comforts, we must acknowledge the Efficiency of God therein.
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First Prop. That there is a Vicissitude and Ʋncertainty in all our Outward Comforts and Temporal Enjoyments:
First Prop. That there is a Vicissitude and Ʋncertainty in all our Outward Comforts and Temporal Enjoyments:
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Though spiritual Blessings are stable and durable, these Gifts of God are so without Repentance, that they shall never be taken away from us;
Though spiritual Blessings Are stable and durable, these Gifts of God Are so without Repentance, that they shall never be taken away from us;
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yet Vanity is written in legible Characters upon all our Temporal good things:
yet Vanity is written in legible Characters upon all our Temporal good things:
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They are not only Vanity because they cannot satisfie us while we have them, but because they are transitory and short-liv'd.
They Are not only Vanity Because they cannot satisfy us while we have them, but Because they Are transitory and short-lived.
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When our Mountain seems to stand strong, it is a vain thing for us to say, We shall never be moved.
When our Mountain seems to stand strong, it is a vain thing for us to say, We shall never be moved.
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We may upon this account say of all Outward Comforts in general as the Wise Man doth of Riches in particular, They are not, because they make themselves Wings, and fly away as an Eagle towards Heaven, Prov. 23.5. Job had Cattel and Children, but now they were all gone from him;
We may upon this account say of all Outward Comforts in general as the Wise Man does of Riches in particular, They Are not, Because they make themselves Wings, and fly away as an Eagl towards Heaven, Curae 23.5. Job had Cattle and Children, but now they were all gone from him;
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our living Comforts are dying Comforts.
our living Comforts Are dying Comforts.
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Death frequently rends those from Men's Embraces who were of all Mortals nearest and dearest to them;
Death frequently rends those from Men's Embraces who were of all Mortals nearest and dearest to them;
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this is a Truth which almost every Day's Observation will sufficiently demonstrate to us. Do not we see them who had Children one day, Childless the next;
this is a Truth which almost every Day's Observation will sufficiently demonstrate to us. Do not we see them who had Children one day, Childless the next;
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and those who had Wives one day, to be Widdowers before the next? Let us strike this Rock,
and those who had Wives one day, to be Widowers before the next? Let us strike this Rock,
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and see whether we cannot fetch Water from it;
and see whither we cannot fetch Water from it;
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let us look into the Bowels of this Lyon, that we may find some Honey in it;
let us look into the Bowels of this lion, that we may find Some Honey in it;
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let us consider what Improvement may be made of this doleful Truth.
let us Consider what Improvement may be made of this doleful Truth.
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First, Hence I Inferr, How unreasonable it is for any of the Children of Men to place their Happiness in the fruition of Temporal good things: First, Hence I Infer, How unreasonable it is for any of the Children of Men to place their Happiness in the fruition of Temporal good things:
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This is a great evil under the Sun, that which the generality of Mankind are guilty of;
This is a great evil under the Sun, that which the generality of Mankind Are guilty of;
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but did they act like reasonable Creatures, they would not place their Felicity in those things which are fading and uncertain,
but did they act like reasonable Creatures, they would not place their Felicity in those things which Are fading and uncertain,
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but in those things which are durable and lasting. Oh that I could disswade my self, and you from this Piece of Folly!
but in those things which Are durable and lasting. O that I could dissuade my self, and you from this Piece of Folly!
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Have we Relations who are extraordinary Comforts to us, let us not make them our chief good,
Have we Relations who Are extraordinary Comforts to us, let us not make them our chief good,
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nor esteem them our highest Happiness, for within a few dayes their Breath may be stopt,
nor esteem them our highest Happiness, for within a few days their Breath may be stopped,
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and how miserable shall we then be, not only in reality, but even in our own Apprehensions!
and how miserable shall we then be, not only in reality, but even in our own Apprehensions!
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then shall we say with Micah when the Danites had taken away his Idol and his Priest, What have I more? Judges 18.24.
then shall we say with micah when the Danites had taken away his Idol and his Priest, What have I more? Judges 18.24.
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Let us make God our highest Happiness, and place our Felicity in Conformity to and Communion with him,
Let us make God our highest Happiness, and place our Felicity in Conformity to and Communion with him,
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and in the Fruition of him, who is an unchangable and an everlasting good, whose Perfections never leave him,
and in the Fruition of him, who is an unchangeable and an everlasting good, whose Perfections never leave him,
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and who never leaves any that truly enjoy him.
and who never leaves any that truly enjoy him.
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Secondly, Hence I Inferr, That we ought diligently to improve our Outward Comforts, while they are continued with us: Secondly, Hence I Infer, That we ought diligently to improve our Outward Comforts, while they Are continued with us:
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I shall instance particularly in Relations.
I shall instance particularly in Relations.
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Let us do what good we can to them, let us Instruct them in the things of God and the great Concerns of another World;
Let us do what good we can to them, let us Instruct them in the things of God and the great Concerns of Another World;
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let us as much as in us lies endeavour the Salvation of their Souls, and let us strive to receive what good we can from them,
let us as much as in us lies endeavour the Salvation of their Souls, and let us strive to receive what good we can from them,
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for we know not how speedily Death may make a separation between us and them.
for we know not how speedily Death may make a separation between us and them.
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Thirdly, Hence I Inferr, That when we enjoy any Outward Comforts, we ought to be continually expecting and preparing for the loss of them: Thirdly, Hence I Infer, That when we enjoy any Outward Comforts, we ought to be continually expecting and preparing for the loss of them:
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Let us not think that we shall always enjoy them, but look upon them as fading and uncertain;
Let us not think that we shall always enjoy them, but look upon them as fading and uncertain;
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let us endeavour to wean our selves from them, to use them as if we used them not:
let us endeavour to wean our selves from them, to use them as if we used them not:
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In this respect, let those who have Wives and Children be as if they had none.
In this respect, let those who have Wives and Children be as if they had none.
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That Affliction which comes unlookt for, usually comes unprepar'd for:
That Affliction which comes unlooked for, usually comes unprepared for:
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The more loose we sit from our outward Comforts when we have them, the more easily shall we part with them.
The more lose we fit from our outward Comforts when we have them, the more Easily shall we part with them.
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Jacob could better part with his ten other Sons into the Land of Egypt than with his Benjamin, that almost brought his grey Hairs with Sorrow to the Grave.Jacob could better part with his ten other Sons into the Land of Egypt than with his Benjamin, that almost brought his gray Hairs with Sorrow to the Grave.
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No wonder if we immoderately grieve for those things when absent, which we immoderately Love when present:
No wonder if we immoderately grieve for those things when absent, which we immoderately Love when present:
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By dying daily to them, let us prepare to follow them to their Graves.
By dying daily to them, let us prepare to follow them to their Graves.
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Fourthly, I Inferr, How unreasonable it is for us to be surprized, when any of our outward Comforts are removed from us: Fourthly, I Infer, How unreasonable it is for us to be surprised, when any of our outward Comforts Are removed from us:
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These fiery Tryals should not be thought strange of by us, for no strange thing hath happened to us.
These fiery Trials should not be Thought strange of by us, for no strange thing hath happened to us.
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If we thought them durable, we were mistaken about them;
If we Thought them durable, we were mistaken about them;
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and if we thought them uncertain and vanishing, why should we be surprized when they disappear? It was an excellent saying of a Heathen,
and if we Thought them uncertain and vanishing, why should we be surprised when they disappear? It was an excellent saying of a Heathen,
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when one told him of his Son's Death, Sciebam me genuisse mortales, I knew that I begat Mortals.
when one told him of his Son's Death, Sciebam me genuisse mortales, I knew that I begat Mortals.
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O Parents, did not ye know that your Daughter! O Husband, did not you know that your Wife was a Mortal!
O Parents, did not you know that your Daughter! O Husband, did not you know that your Wife was a Mortal!
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be not then surprized at her Dissolution.
be not then surprised At her Dissolution.
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Fifthly and Lastly, Hence I Inferr, That we ought all of us to prepare for our own removal from our Relations. Fifthly and Lastly, Hence I Infer, That we ought all of us to prepare for our own removal from our Relations.
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As our Relations who are Comforts to us, so we who are Comforts to them, are fading Dying Creatures:
As our Relations who Are Comforts to us, so we who Are Comforts to them, Are fading Dying Creatures:
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How soon our living Relations may walk the Streets in Mourning for us, as we have done for those who are already gone to their long Home, we know not.
How soon our living Relations may walk the Streets in Mourning for us, as we have done for those who Are already gone to their long Home, we know not.
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The daily Instances of Humane Frailty which are given us, should put us upon Considering and Preparing for our latter End, that we may not be hurried from our Relations Embraces into everlasting Flames,
The daily Instances of Humane Frailty which Are given us, should put us upon Considering and Preparing for our latter End, that we may not be hurried from our Relations Embraces into everlasting Flames,
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but may enter into Abraham 's Bosom.
but may enter into Abraham is Bosom.
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Let none of us deferr the great Work of Preparation for Death, for we know not how soon we may enter into its gloomy shades.
Let none of us defer the great Work of Preparation for Death, for we know not how soon we may enter into its gloomy shades.
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Job 's Children were snatcht away suddenly, and so are many others. Death is not always usher'd in with the formality of a long and lingring Sickness.Job is Children were snatched away suddenly, and so Are many Others. Death is not always ushered in with the formality of a long and lingering Sickness.
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Our deceased Friend did not lye long upon her Bed of languishing, but was quickly carried off the Stage by that Distemper which seized upon her.
Our deceased Friend did not lie long upon her Bed of languishing, but was quickly carried off the Stage by that Distemper which seized upon her.
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It is not long since she was Worshipping God with us in this Assembly, and now she is gone into the Congregation of the Dead:
It is not long since she was Worshipping God with us in this Assembly, and now she is gone into the Congregation of the Dead:
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Therefore be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh, Matth. 24.44.Therefore be you also ready, for in such an hour as you think not, the Son of Man comes, Matthew 24.44.
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Let not those who are Young put off this Business of highest Concernment to Old Age,
Let not those who Are Young put off this Business of highest Concernment to Old Age,
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for young ones are often taken away by the stroke of Death.
for young ones Are often taken away by the stroke of Death.
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Our Deceased Friend was like a pleasant Flower, in her blooming Age, blasted by the Wind of Death;
Our Deceased Friend was like a pleasant Flower, in her blooming Age, blasted by the Wind of Death;
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the Days of her appointed time were but few, before her Change came: Remember therefore your Creator, Oh young Ones!
the Days of her appointed time were but few, before her Change Come: remember Therefore your Creator, O young Ones!
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in the dayes of your Youth, for it may be ye may not live 'till Old Age comes:
in the days of your Youth, for it may be you may not live till Old Age comes:
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Your Maker may soon take you away.
Your Maker may soon take you away.
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Get an Interest in Christ, who hath abolished Death, and brought Life and Immortality to light by the Gospel:
Get an Interest in christ, who hath abolished Death, and brought Life and Immortality to Light by the Gospel:
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So when you come to dye, may ye chearfully resign your Souls to him, and he will receive them into his Divine Embraces.
So when you come to die, may you cheerfully resign your Souls to him, and he will receive them into his Divine Embraces.
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Whatever your Judgments are now, when you come to lye upon a Death bed, you will think an Interest in Christ more valuable than the whole World,
Whatever your Judgments Are now, when you come to lie upon a Death Bed, you will think an Interest in christ more valuable than the Whole World,
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if you are not extreamly stupified.
if you Are not extremely Stupified.
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The Hopes which our Deceased Friend had of this, carried her comfortably through the Valley of the shadow of Death.
The Hope's which our Deceased Friend had of this, carried her comfortably through the Valley of the shadow of Death.
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Thus much for the first Proposition.
Thus much for the First Proposition.
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Second Prop. That when we are deprived of any of our Outward Comforts, we must acknowledge the Efficiency of God therein. The Lord hath taken away.
Second Prop. That when we Are deprived of any of our Outward Comforts, we must acknowledge the Efficiency of God therein. The Lord hath taken away.
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Whoever is the Instrumental, God is the Efficient Cause of all our Afflictions.
Whoever is the Instrumental, God is the Efficient Cause of all our Afflictions.
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The Manichees of old tell us of two Beginnings, or two Gods, the one a good God,
The manichees of old tell us of two Beginnings, or two God's, the one a good God,
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and the other an evil God;
and the other an evil God;
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the former they asserted to be the Author of all Good, and the latter to be the Author of all Evil;
the former they asserted to be the Author of all Good, and the latter to be the Author of all Evil;
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the former they called A giving God, and the latter A taking God: But my Text will sufficiently confute that horrid Notion,
the former they called A giving God, and the latter A taking God: But my Text will sufficiently confute that horrid Notion,
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for Job ascribes the Donation and the Removal of his Outward Comforts to the same Divine Being,
for Job ascribes the Donation and the Removal of his Outward Comforts to the same Divine Being,
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as the first Cause of both;
as the First Cause of both;
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and indeed it was necessary that he should do so, because there is but one God.
and indeed it was necessary that he should do so, Because there is but one God.
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Yea, many Heathens taught better Doctrine than these Hereticks;
Yea, many heathens taught better Doctrine than these Heretics;
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for they feigned that their great Jupiter had two great Vessels placed at the Entrance of his Palace, whereof the one was filled with Good,
for they feigned that their great Jupiter had two great Vessels placed At the Entrance of his Palace, whereof the one was filled with Good,
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and the other with Evil, and these he dispensed according to the Dictates of his own Will, among the Children of Men.
and the other with Evil, and these he dispensed according to the Dictates of his own Will, among the Children of Men.
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But not to trouble you with Poetical Fictions, the Scriptures frequently assert this Truth; says God, Isa. 45.9. I form the light, and create darkness;
But not to trouble you with Poetical Fictions, the Scriptures frequently assert this Truth; Says God, Isaiah 45.9. I from the Light, and create darkness;
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I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things: Says the Church, Lam. 3.38. Out of the mouth of the most high proceedeth not evil and good! I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things: Says the Church, Lam. 3.38. Out of the Mouth of the most high Proceedeth not evil and good!
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When any of our dear Relations are taken away by Death, they fall by the stroke of God's Hand;
When any of our dear Relations Are taken away by Death, they fallen by the stroke of God's Hand;
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says God to the Prophet Ezekiel, Son of Man, behold I take away from thee the Desire of thine Eyes, with a stroke, Ch. 24. v. 16. The Diseases of which our Relations dye, are only the means w hereby God brings about his designed End, even their Dissolution.
Says God to the Prophet Ezekielem, Son of Man, behold I take away from thee the Desire of thine Eyes, with a stroke, Christ 24. v. 16. The Diseases of which our Relations die, Are only the means w hereby God brings about his designed End, even their Dissolution.
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These Winds God holds in the Hollow of his Hand, and lets them loose at his pleasure, to blow poor Mortals from the River of Time into the Ocean of Eternity;
These Winds God holds in the Hollow of his Hand, and lets them lose At his pleasure, to blow poor Mortals from the River of Time into the Ocean of Eternity;
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and this is no Impeachment at all to Divine Goodness.
and this is no Impeachment At all to Divine goodness.
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Punishments themselves are not Moral Evils in the Person that inflicts, though they are Natural Evils in the Person that suffers them.
Punishments themselves Are not Moral Evils in the Person that inflicts, though they Are Natural Evils in the Person that suffers them.
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I need not insist farther upon the Proof of this Point, but shall present you with some Inferences from it.
I need not insist farther upon the Proof of this Point, but shall present you with Some Inferences from it.
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First, Hence I Inferr, That when we are Threatned with the Privation of any of our Outward Comforts, it is our wisest and safest way to apply our selves to God for the Continuance of them: First, Hence I Infer, That when we Are Threatened with the Privation of any of our Outward Comforts, it is our Wisest and Safest Way to apply our selves to God for the Continuance of them:
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We may allowably pray for, and deprecate the removal of our Temporal Enjoyments, provided we do it with Modesty and Humility, with these necessary Limitations,
We may allowably pray for, and deprecate the removal of our Temporal Enjoyments, provided we do it with Modesty and Humility, with these necessary Limitations,
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If it be agreeable to his Will, If it may be for his Glory and our good, to bestow them upon us, or continue them with us.
If it be agreeable to his Will, If it may be for his Glory and our good, to bestow them upon us, or continue them with us.
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Though we may make use of all lawfull Means to obtain and preserve Temporal good things,
Though we may make use of all lawful Means to obtain and preserve Temporal good things,
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yet we must not forget to apply our selves unto God, whose Blessing alone can render them effectual.
yet we must not forget to apply our selves unto God, whose Blessing alone can render them effectual.
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Physitians will be of no Value for the recovery of our languishing Relations, unless God sends forth his Word and heals them.
Physicians will be of no Valve for the recovery of our languishing Relations, unless God sends forth his Word and heals them.
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Secondly, Hence I Inferr, That they deserve to be reproved, who when they have sustained any Losses, reflect upon, perplex themselves about, Secondly, Hence I Infer, That they deserve to be reproved, who when they have sustained any Losses, reflect upon, perplex themselves about,
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and ascribe those Losses solely or principally to second Causes: and ascribe those Losses solely or principally to second Causes:
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We are very prone in such Cases to blame Instruments, instead of eyeing the Providence of the principal Efficient;
We Are very prove in such Cases to blame Instruments, instead of Eying the Providence of the principal Efficient;
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to resolve all troublesome Events into the malignity of Second Causes:
to resolve all troublesome Events into the malignity of Second Causes:
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This part of practical Atheism we are apt to be guilty of, thô common Observation might be sufficient to Confute it.
This part of practical Atheism we Are apt to be guilty of, though Common Observation might be sufficient to Confute it.
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The same second Cause which produces such an effect at one time, or in one Person, shall not produce the like at another time, or upon another Person.
The same second Cause which produces such an Effect At one time, or in one Person, shall not produce the like At Another time, or upon Another Person.
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Why should we ascribe the Death of our Relations principally to the Malignity of the Distemper wherewith they were seized,
Why should we ascribe the Death of our Relations principally to the Malignity of the Distemper wherewith they were seized,
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when we see others surviving the same Distemper, when attended with the same dangerous Circumstances?
when we see Others surviving the same Distemper, when attended with the same dangerous circumstances?
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Thirdly, I Inferr, That when any of our Outward Comforts are taken away from us, we should diligently enquire into the end and design of that separation which hath been made between us and them. Thirdly, I Infer, That when any of our Outward Comforts Are taken away from us, we should diligently inquire into the end and Design of that separation which hath been made between us and them.
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Tho' the Ends of Humane Acts are not always worthy of our search and enquiry, yet the ends of Divine Acts are always so:
Though the Ends of Humane Acts Are not always worthy of our search and enquiry, yet the ends of Divine Acts Are always so:
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God hath Noble and Excellent Ends in all his Operations.
God hath Noble and Excellent Ends in all his Operations.
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Let us therefore at such a time address our selves to God in the words of Holy Job, 10. ch. 2. v. Shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.
Let us Therefore At such a time address our selves to God in the words of Holy Job, 10. changed. 2. v. Show me Wherefore thou Contendest with me.
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Fourthly, I Inferr, The Folly of those who put their Trust, and place their Confidence in any thing as a security from Death. Fourthly, I Infer, The Folly of those who put their Trust, and place their Confidence in any thing as a security from Death.
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Were they who go to their long Home only taken away by Men, then there might be some probability of warding off the fatal blow;
Were they who go to their long Home only taken away by Men, then there might be Some probability of warding off the fatal blow;
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but seeing they are taken away by God, what can prevent it? Can you think that the great Jehovah will be charm'd by your Beauty,
but seeing they Are taken away by God, what can prevent it? Can you think that the great Jehovah will be charmed by your Beauty,
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or overpower'd by your Strength? Are there any Forts or Towers into which he cannot enter? Can you flie into any remote Countrey where his Arm cannot reach you? Will the Great God have any regard to your Worldly Riches,
or overpowered by your Strength? are there any Forts or Towers into which he cannot enter? Can you fly into any remote Country where his Arm cannot reach you? Will the Great God have any regard to your Worldly Riches,
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or Temporal Grandure? By none of these things can you deliver either your own,
or Temporal Grandeur? By none of these things can you deliver either your own,
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or others Souls from Death, or hinder them from going down to the Pit. Thus much for the first part of the Words, I now proceed to the second.
or Others Souls from Death, or hinder them from going down to the Pit. Thus much for the First part of the Words, I now proceed to the second.
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Secondly, We have a Natural and Necessary Inference, or Conclusion, from both the forementioned Propositions, Blessed be the Name of the Lord: Secondly, We have a Natural and Necessary Inference, or Conclusion, from both the forementioned Propositions, Blessed be the Name of the Lord:
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In which words we have two things contained, viz. First, An Object, The Name of the Lord.
In which words we have two things contained, viz. First, an Object, The Name of the Lord.
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This Phrase hath various acceptations in the Holy Scriptures:
This Phrase hath various acceptations in the Holy Scriptures:
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But there are two things which I conceive may be intended by it in this place;
But there Are two things which I conceive may be intended by it in this place;
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and indeed the latter is plainly included in the former.
and indeed the latter is plainly included in the former.
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First, By the Name of the Lord, is intended God himself. The Name of a Person,First, By the Name of the Lord, is intended God himself. The Name of a Person,
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or Thing, is often put for the Person, or Thing named:
or Thing, is often put for the Person, or Thing nam:
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Thus 1 Acts 15. The number of the Names together, were about an hundred and twenty; i. e.
Thus 1 Acts 15. The number of the Names together, were about an hundred and twenty; i. e.
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the number of Persons, they being numbered by their Names: So 44 Psal. 5. and several other places.
the number of Persons, they being numbered by their Names: So 44 Psalm 5. and several other places.
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Secondly, By the Name of the Lord are intended the Attributes and Perfections of God: By them is his Nature discovered unto his Creatures;Secondly, By the Name of the Lord Are intended the Attributes and Perfections of God: By them is his Nature discovered unto his Creatures;
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and indeed all his Perfections are inseparable from his Essence.
and indeed all his Perfections Are inseparable from his Essence.
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Secondly, We have an Act which was exerted upon this Object, and that is Blessing. By blessing God, we are to understand, either what we express in Words concerning God,
Secondly, We have an Act which was exerted upon this Object, and that is Blessing. By blessing God, we Are to understand, either what we express in Words Concerning God,
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or what we think concerning him.
or what we think Concerning him.
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God is blessed by his Creatures, when his glorious Perfections are published with Praise and Thanksgiving;
God is blessed by his Creatures, when his glorious Perfections Are published with Praise and Thanksgiving;
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or when they have high, great and glorious Thoughts of him; when they inwardly reverence, Honour and Love him:
or when they have high, great and glorious Thoughts of him; when they inwardly Reverence, Honour and Love him:
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The former is a Blessing with the Tongue, the latter is a Blessing with the Heart;
The former is a Blessing with the Tongue, the latter is a Blessing with the Heart;
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the Tongue blessing without the Heart, is but a tinkling Cymbal; the Heart blessing, without the Tongue, makes sweet, but still Musick:
the Tongue blessing without the Heart, is but a tinkling Cymbal; the Heart blessing, without the Tongue, makes sweet, but still Music:
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both in Consort make that Harmony, which fills and delights both Heaven and Earth.
both in Consort make that Harmony, which fills and delights both Heaven and Earth.
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When Job saith here, Blessed be the Name of the Lord, we are to understand it both ways, Job speaks out the Blessing of God with his mouth,
When Job Says Here, Blessed be the Name of the Lord, we Are to understand it both ways, Job speaks out the Blessing of God with his Mouth,
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and likewise had high and honourable Thoughts of him: From these words I shall present you with the following Observation,
and likewise had high and honourable Thoughts of him: From these words I shall present you with the following Observation,
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Doct. That it is the Duty, and will be the Disposition of the People of God,
Doct. That it is the Duty, and will be the Disposition of the People of God,
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when in a right frame of Spirit, to bless a taking as well as a giving God.
when in a right frame of Spirit, to bless a taking as well as a giving God.
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This is indeed a very hard Work, but it is a very necessary Work:
This is indeed a very hard Work, but it is a very necessary Work:
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God's People are not at all times engaged in it, but they are so when in a right frame of Spirit.
God's People Are not At all times engaged in it, but they Are so when in a right frame of Spirit.
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In the Prosecution of this Point, I shall take the following Method.
In the Prosecution of this Point, I shall take the following Method.
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First, I shall more particularly shew you, what is intended by, or implyed in our Blessing a taking God.First, I shall more particularly show you, what is intended by, or employed in our Blessing a taking God.
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Secondly, Endeavour the Proof and Demonstration of the Doctrine. Thirdly, Make some Improvement, and Application of it.Secondly, Endeavour the Proof and Demonstration of the Doctrine. Thirdly, Make Some Improvement, and Application of it.
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First, I shall more particularly shew you, what is intended by, or implyed in our blessing a taking God.
First, I shall more particularly show you, what is intended by, or employed in our blessing a taking God.
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This I shall do, by laying down the following Propositions.
This I shall do, by laying down the following Propositions.
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First Prop. This is not exclusive of a holy mourning for the loss of our Outward Comforts:
First Prop. This is not exclusive of a holy mourning for the loss of our Outward Comforts:
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At the same time that we bless God who hath taken away what we once enjoyed, we may Mourn for our Loss.
At the same time that we bless God who hath taken away what we once enjoyed, we may Mourn for our Loss.
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These two (as plainly appears from the Text and Context) were joined together by Job; and their Conjunction was approved by God,
These two (as plainly appears from the Text and Context) were joined together by Job; and their Conjunction was approved by God,
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as appears from the words following my Text, In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
as appears from the words following my Text, In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
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Mourning is allowable, if we exercise a Christian Moderation therein. Second Prop. Our Afflictions are not in themselves the proper Subject of Thanksgiving.
Mourning is allowable, if we exercise a Christian Moderation therein. Second Prop. Our Afflictions Are not in themselves the proper Subject of Thanksgiving.
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Outward Comforts being in themselves good things, the loss of them absolutely considered, is an evil:
Outward Comforts being in themselves good things, the loss of them absolutely considered, is an evil:
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Now the proper Subject of Praise is something that is Good.
Now the proper Subject of Praise is something that is Good.
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Third Prop. Blessing God is absolutely exclusive of, being directly opposite to every thing that is implyed in Cursing him: Blessing and Cursing are Opposites.
Third Prop. Blessing God is absolutely exclusive of, being directly opposite to every thing that is employed in Cursing him: Blessing and Cursing Are Opposites.
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To Curse God, is to Blaspheme him either in our thoughts or words; to think or speak unworthily, or unbecomingly of him:
To Curse God, is to Blaspheme him either in our thoughts or words; to think or speak unworthily, or unbecomingly of him:
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there is a Cursing God with the Heart, as well as a Cursing him with the Lips. We Curse God,
there is a Cursing God with the Heart, as well as a Cursing him with the Lips. We Curse God,
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when our Hearts are imbitter'd against him, or our Tongues sharpen'd to wound his Honour: Therefore they that Bless him, will not either think or speak unbecomingly of him;
when our Hearts Are imbittered against him, or our Tongues sharpened to wound his Honour: Therefore they that Bless him, will not either think or speak unbecomingly of him;
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they will not either mentally or verbally Murmur and repine at him; they will not Question his Justice, Reproach his Goodness, or Accuse his Providence.
they will not either mentally or verbally Murmur and repine At him; they will not Question his justice, Reproach his goodness, or Accuse his Providence.
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Fourth Prop. Blessing God implies the Exercise of Patience, and our thinking and speaking honourably of God under affliction:
Fourth Prop. Blessing God Implies the Exercise of Patience, and our thinking and speaking honourably of God under affliction:
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The Soul who blesses God, accounts and acknowledges God to be glorious in Holiness, Justice, Goodness and Truth,
The Soul who Blesses God, accounts and acknowledges God to be glorious in Holiness, justice, goodness and Truth,
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when he strips him of his Outward Comforts; he justifies God in all his Dealings with him;
when he strips him of his Outward Comforts; he Justifies God in all his Dealings with him;
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the Language of both his Heart and his Lips is the same with David 's, Thou hast dealt well with thy Servant, according to thy Word, Psal. 119.65. Fifth Prop. This includes our offering up Praise and Thanksgiving to God under, if not for our Afflictions:
the Language of both his Heart and his Lips is the same with David is, Thou hast dealt well with thy Servant, according to thy Word, Psalm 119.65. Fifth Prop. This includes our offering up Praise and Thanksgiving to God under, if not for our Afflictions:
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He that thus Blesses God, will Praise his Name when he takes as well as when he gives; he will return Thanks for those Mercies which are still continued with him, though he mourns for the removal of others from him;
He that thus Blesses God, will Praise his Name when he Takes as well as when he gives; he will return Thanks for those mercies which Are still continued with him, though he mourns for the removal of Others from him;
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yea, if he observes Mercy either in the Circumstances of the Affliction, or in the Issue and Event of it, he will remember to offer up the Sacrifice of Praise to God,
yea, if he observes Mercy either in the circumstances of the Affliction, or in the Issue and Event of it, he will Remember to offer up the Sacrifice of Praise to God,
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even when he hangs his Harp upon the Willows. I Proceed
even when he hangs his Harp upon the Willows. I Proceed
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Secondly, To Prove and Demonstrate the Point, and this I shall do more Generally and more Particularly. First, More Generally:Secondly, To Prove and Demonstrate the Point, and this I shall do more Generally and more Particularly. First, More Generally:
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God is to be Blessed by us at all times, and therefore when he deprives us of our Outward Comforts as well as when he gives them to us: God is to be Blessed by us At all times, and Therefore when he deprives us of our Outward Comforts as well as when he gives them to us:
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This is evident from the Nature of God, our Relation to him, and the Revelations and Discoveries which he hath made of his Will to us.
This is evident from the Nature of God, our Relation to him, and the Revelations and Discoveries which he hath made of his Will to us.
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Is God the most excellent Being? surely we who stand related to him, as Creatures to a Creator,
Is God the most excellent Being? surely we who stand related to him, as Creatures to a Creator,
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and as Subjects to a Sovereign, are Obliged at all times to Glorifie him, not by making him glorious,
and as Subject's to a Sovereign, Are Obliged At all times to glorify him, not by making him glorious,
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but by accounting and acknowledging him to be glorious our selves, and Proclaiming him to be so unto others.
but by accounting and acknowledging him to be glorious our selves, and Proclaiming him to be so unto Others.
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Is not Praise and Thanksgiving due from us to him at all times? unless he could cease to be God,
Is not Praise and Thanksgiving due from us to him At all times? unless he could cease to be God,
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or we cease to be Creatures, we can under no Circumstances be freed from our Obligation to glorifie the Perfections of his Nature.
or we cease to be Creatures, we can under no circumstances be freed from our Obligation to Glorify the Perfections of his Nature.
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Those terrible Dispensations of Divine Providence which make a great Alteration in our Outward State and Condition,
Those terrible Dispensations of Divine Providence which make a great Alteration in our Outward State and Condition,
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neither make nor argue any Change in God.
neither make nor argue any Change in God.
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He is the same when he takes and when he gives, when he empties us and when he fills us.
He is the same when he Takes and when he gives, when he empties us and when he fills us.
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To suppose him a good God at one time, and an evil God at another, is a flat Contradiction;
To suppose him a good God At one time, and an evil God At Another, is a flat Contradiction;
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it is to suppose him not to be God:
it is to suppose him not to be God:
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And hath he not frequently prohibited those things which are excluded by, and Commanded those things which are implyed in Blessing a taking God.
And hath he not frequently prohibited those things which Are excluded by, and Commanded those things which Are employed in Blessing a taking God.
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They must be greatly unacquainted with the Holy Scriptures who are Ignorant hereof.
They must be greatly unacquainted with the Holy Scriptures who Are Ignorant hereof.
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Secondly, I shall more particularly demonstrate, that this Conclusion naturally and necessarily flows from the preceding Propositions.Secondly, I shall more particularly demonstrate, that this Conclusion naturally and necessarily flows from the preceding Propositions.
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First, We ought to Bless a taking as well as a giving God, Because the same God who takes them away from us, first gave them to us.
First, We ought to Bless a taking as well as a giving God, Because the same God who Takes them away from us, First gave them to us.
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The force of this Argument will be apparent from the two following Considerations.
The force of this Argument will be apparent from the two following Considerations.
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First, That God who gave them to us, hath an unquestionable right to take them away from us:
First, That God who gave them to us, hath an unquestionable right to take them away from us:
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As I told you before, he retained his Propriety in them, when he had bestowed them upon us,
As I told you before, he retained his Propriety in them, when he had bestowed them upon us,
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and may not God do what he pleases with his own? We may suppose Job speaking to God after this manner, Lord, Thou hast depriv'd me of my Wealth and my Children,
and may not God do what he Pleases with his own? We may suppose Job speaking to God After this manner, Lord, Thou hast deprived me of my Wealth and my Children,
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but I will subscribe to the Equity of thy Proceedings with me, for thou dost but exercise thy Sovereign Right, thou gavest them to me,
but I will subscribe to the Equity of thy Proceedings with me, for thou dost but exercise thy Sovereign Right, thou Gavest them to me,
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and yet still they remained thine, therefore thou hast righteously taken them away from me.
and yet still they remained thine, Therefore thou hast righteously taken them away from me.
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Secondly, When God takes our Outward Comforts from us, we have reason to Bless him for giving them to us.
Secondly, When God Takes our Outward Comforts from us, we have reason to Bless him for giving them to us.
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We are very prone to be guilty of this piece of Ingratitude towards both God and Man, our Creator and our fellow Creatures;
We Are very prove to be guilty of this piece of Ingratitude towards both God and Man, our Creator and our fellow Creatures;
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if they shew Kindness to us for a time, and refuse the Continuance thereof, instead of thanking them to quarrel with them.
if they show Kindness to us for a time, and refuse the Continuance thereof, instead of thanking them to quarrel with them.
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Let none of us say, when any of our Enjoyments are snatcht away from us, Better we had never enjoy'd them,
Let none of us say, when any of our Enjoyments Are snatched away from us, Better we had never enjoyed them,
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than to be so soon depriv'd of them.
than to be so soon deprived of them.
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Hast thou lost a Child, a comfortable Child, a Child in its ripe Age? thou hast reason to bless God that he gave thee a Child, that he made it a Comfort which might have been a Cross to thee,
Hast thou lost a Child, a comfortable Child, a Child in its ripe Age? thou hast reason to bless God that he gave thee a Child, that he made it a Comfort which might have been a Cross to thee,
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and hath continued it so long with thee:
and hath continued it so long with thee:
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Hast thou lost a delightful Wife, one that was a Help Meet for thee? thou hast reason to bless God that he gave thee such a Wife, who might have given thee one that would have been a Continual Torment and Vexation to thee,
Hast thou lost a delightful Wife, one that was a Help Meet for thee? thou hast reason to bless God that he gave thee such a Wife, who might have given thee one that would have been a Continual Torment and Vexation to thee,
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and that he hath spared her so long with you. Secondly, We ought to Bless a taking God;
and that he hath spared her so long with you. Secondly, We ought to Bless a taking God;
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because it is the Lord Jehovah who takes our Outward Comforts from us. The Lord hath taken away. Because it is the Lord Jehovah who Takes our Outward Comforts from us. The Lord hath taken away.
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The Lord, who can do no wrong to any of his Creatures. The Lord, who is Righteous in all his Ways, and Holy in all his Works.
The Lord, who can do no wrong to any of his Creatures. The Lord, who is Righteous in all his Ways, and Holy in all his Works.
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The Lord, against whom we have sinned, and by our sins forfeited all our Mercies.
The Lord, against whom we have sinned, and by our Sins forfeited all our mercies.
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The Lord, who had he dealt with us according to our Iniquities, or rewarded us according to our Inventions, might have cast us into Hell long ago.
The Lord, who had he dealt with us according to our Iniquities, or rewarded us according to our Inventions, might have cast us into Hell long ago.
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The Lord, who is our God.
The Lord, who is our God.
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The Lord, who hath done great things for our Souls, who is an alsufficient unchangable and everlasting Good, who can make up the Loss of Creature Comforts in himself.
The Lord, who hath done great things for our Souls, who is an All-sufficient unchangeable and everlasting Good, who can make up the Loss of Creature Comforts in himself.
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The Lord, who knows what Condition is good for us, better than we do our selves, who manages all things according to the Dictates of his Infinite Wisdom.
The Lord, who knows what Condition is good for us, better than we do our selves, who manages all things according to the Dictates of his Infinite Wisdom.
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The Lord, whose ways are all Mercy and Truth to his People, and aims at their Good as well as his own Glory in all his Dispensations towards them, who will support them under Afflictions, and sanctifie Afflictions unto them. I proceed
The Lord, whose ways Are all Mercy and Truth to his People, and aims At their Good as well as his own Glory in all his Dispensations towards them, who will support them under Afflictions, and sanctify Afflictions unto them. I proceed
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Thirdly, To make some Improvement and Application of this Point, which shall be only an Exhortation to all in general,Thirdly, To make Some Improvement and Application of this Point, which shall be only an Exhortation to all in general,
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and you the Relations of our Deceased Friend in particular, to this Necessary Duty of Blessing a Taking God.
and you the Relations of our Deceased Friend in particular, to this Necessary Duty of Blessing a Taking God.
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To enforce this I might present you with many Motives, but I shall only offer you two, which shall be taken from the Context of that Scripture which is the Foundation of this Discourse.
To enforce this I might present you with many Motives, but I shall only offer you two, which shall be taken from the Context of that Scripture which is the Foundation of this Discourse.
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First, Hereby you will Disappoint Satan: What was the Devil's design against Job, in endeavouring the removal of his Outward Comforts,
First, Hereby you will Disappoint Satan: What was the Devil's Design against Job, in endeavouring the removal of his Outward Comforts,
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but to make him Curse God? as is evident from Ver. 11. of this Chap. and questionless he is in the same Plot against us, when in the like Condition:
but to make him Curse God? as is evident from Ver. 11. of this Chap. and questionless he is in the same Plot against us, when in the like Condition:
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He would fain Create some Prejudices against God in our Minds, or draw some unbecoming Reflections upon him from our Lips:
He would fain Create Some Prejudices against God in our Minds, or draw Some unbecoming Reflections upon him from our Lips:
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Now as his Design against Job was defeated, when instead of Cursing God he Bless'd him,
Now as his Design against Job was defeated, when instead of Cursing God he Blessed him,
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so will his Plot against us miscarry if we do the like;
so will his Plot against us miscarry if we do the like;
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and shall not we endeavour to frustrate his Designs who is an implacable Enemy both to our God and to us?
and shall not we endeavour to frustrate his Designs who is an implacable Enemy both to our God and to us?
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Secondly, Hereby you will please God.
Secondly, Hereby you will please God.
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That this Carriage of Job 's was well-pleasing to God, is apparent from his express Approbation thereof in the words following my Text;
That this Carriage of Job is was Well-pleasing to God, is apparent from his express Approbation thereof in the words following my Text;
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In all this Job sinned not, neither charged God foolishly. This is a Negative Commendation inclusive of an Affirmative one;In all this Job sinned not, neither charged God foolishly. This is a Negative Commendation inclusive of an Affirmative one;
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q. d. In all this Job acted becomingly, suitably to the Character which I have given of him,q. worser. In all this Job acted becomingly, suitably to the Character which I have given of him,
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and ought it not to be our endeavour in all things to please God? More particularly, you my Friends whose Loss hath occasioned this Discourse, have cause to be thankful as well as to Mourn under that stroke of God's Hand which hath been lately laid upon you:
and ought it not to be our endeavour in all things to please God? More particularly, you my Friends whose Loss hath occasioned this Discourse, have cause to be thankful as well as to Mourn under that stroke of God's Hand which hath been lately laid upon you:
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God hath even in Judgment remembred Mercy with you, in that he did not take away your Relation by a Violent, but by a Natural Death;
God hath even in Judgement remembered Mercy with you, in that he did not take away your Relation by a Violent, but by a Natural Death;
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the former is more terrible than the latter, not only to those who undergo it, but to their surviving Relatives.
the former is more terrible than the latter, not only to those who undergo it, but to their surviving Relatives.
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Moreover, though your dear Relation was taken away in a short time, after Sickness began to seize her,
Moreover, though your dear Relation was taken away in a short time, After Sickness began to seize her,
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yet she did not dye suddenly, God gave you some Warning before he gave that fatal blow which separated her from your Embraces.
yet she did not die suddenly, God gave you Some Warning before he gave that fatal blow which separated her from your Embraces.
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Have you not reason to Bless God for those Supports which he gave her, and those Manifestations and Discoveries of his Love which he made to her in the time of her Sickness:
Have you not reason to Bless God for those Supports which he gave her, and those Manifestations and Discoveries of his Love which he made to her in the time of her Sickness:
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Had she been stupid and insensible of her Condition, or gone out of the World full of Horrour, your Burthen would have been the greater,
Had she been stupid and insensible of her Condition, or gone out of the World full of Horror, your Burden would have been the greater,
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though then you ought to have acquiesc'd in the Will of God, but now you have good ground to Hope that she is not lost, but gone before;
though then you ought to have acquiesced in the Will of God, but now you have good ground to Hope that she is not lost, but gone before;
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that your Loss is her Gain;
that your Loss is her Gain;
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that she was separated from you only in order to her Enjoyment of her Heavenly Father,
that she was separated from you only in order to her Enjoyment of her Heavenly Father,
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and her dearest Husband, the Lord Jesus Christ;
and her dearest Husband, the Lord jesus christ;
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that she is gone to that blessed Place, from whence she would not for a World return to you:
that she is gone to that blessed Place, from whence she would not for a World return to you:
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That though you have had a doleful Parting, you will have a joyful Meeting, never to part more.
That though you have had a doleful Parting, you will have a joyful Meeting, never to part more.
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And would you Bless this taking God? seriously consider those things which I Proposed to you, to demonstrate the reasonableness thereof, endeavour to clear up your Interest in him, go forth by Faith to the Lord Jesus Christ, that you may derive that Grace and Strength from him, which may enable you to do this difficult Work;
And would you Bless this taking God? seriously Consider those things which I Proposed to you, to demonstrate the reasonableness thereof, endeavour to clear up your Interest in him, go forth by Faith to the Lord jesus christ, that you may derive that Grace and Strength from him, which may enable you to do this difficult Work;
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so I hope you may say with the Holy Man in the Words of my Text, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, Blessed be the Name of the Lord. FINIS
so I hope you may say with the Holy Man in the Words of my Text, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, Blessed be the Name of the Lord. FINIS
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