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THE CHRISTIANS Blessed Choice. Hebrews 11.25, 26. Chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season:
THE CHRISTIANS Blessed Choice. Hebrews 11.25, 26. Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasure of since for a season:
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esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the honours in Egypt; for he had respect to the recompence of the reward.
esteeming the reproach of christ greater riches than the honours in Egypt; for he had respect to the recompense of the reward.
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IN this Chapter, beloved we finde the blessed Apostle opening and applying the Doctrine of Faith, having first assured them, that he and the rest of Christs Disciples were in the number of those who did believe to the saving of their souls.
IN this Chapter, Beloved we find the blessed Apostle opening and applying the Doctrine of Faith, having First assured them, that he and the rest of Christ Disciples were in the number of those who did believe to the Saving of their Souls.
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Having told them in the 38. verse of the foregoing Chapter that the just shall live by saith;
Having told them in the 38. verse of the foregoing Chapter that the just shall live by Says;
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he comes here in this Chapter largely to declare and shew unto them what saving Faith is:
he comes Here in this Chapter largely to declare and show unto them what Saving Faith is:
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and this is laid down in the fire first verses of this Chapter.
and this is laid down in the fire First Verses of this Chapter.
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As, first, It is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen;
As, First, It is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen;
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a means to obtain a good report. a means to obtain a good report.
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Through Faith the imbrace the truth of God contained in the word, as the creation of the world by the word of God. By faith;
Through Faith the embrace the truth of God contained in the word, as the creation of the world by the word of God. By faith;
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and by faith alone, our sacrifices, our services, our duties, our persons, and performances are accepted in Iesus Christ.
and by faith alone, our Sacrifices, our services, our duties, our Persons, and performances Are accepted in Iesus christ.
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By faith we receive whatsoever we ask of God in prayer, Matthew 21.22. And without saith (in the sixth verse you see) it is impossible to please God.
By faith we receive whatsoever we ask of God in prayer, Matthew 21.22. And without Says (in the sixth verse you see) it is impossible to please God.
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And from the seventh verse to the end of the Chapter he sets down the several fruits and effects of faith in all ages, by the most eminent examples of Gods faithful servants.
And from the seventh verse to the end of the Chapter he sets down the several fruits and effects of faith in all ages, by the most eminent Examples of God's faithful Servants.
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I shall not now trouble you with the several particular examples of faith recorded in the Chapter,
I shall not now trouble you with the several particular Examples of faith recorded in the Chapter,
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but shall leave them to your own particular meditation as you finde them recorded in the Chapter,
but shall leave them to your own particular meditation as you find them recorded in the Chapter,
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and consider what is there said, and the Lord give you understanding in all things, 2 Tim. 2.3.
and Consider what is there said, and the Lord give you understanding in all things, 2 Tim. 2.3.
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Now that which I intend briefly to insist upon, is that eminent example of the faith of Moses, in the words before mentioned, in that he chose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
Now that which I intend briefly to insist upon, is that eminent Exampl of the faith of Moses, in the words before mentioned, in that he chosen rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
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than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season: esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches, than all the honors of Egypt. than to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season: esteeming the reproach of christ greater riches, than all the honours of Egypt.
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Before I come to the Observations which slow from hence, give me leave a little to look back into the two foregoing verses, wherein we have first the example of the eminent faith of Moses parents, who contrary to the Kings command refused to destroy him;
Before I come to the Observations which slow from hence, give me leave a little to look back into the two foregoing Verses, wherein we have First the Exampl of the eminent faith of Moses Parents, who contrary to the Kings command refused to destroy him;
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the King he commanded all the males to be slain, but they being strong in faith, by hiding of him did preserve him;
the King he commanded all the males to be slave, but they being strong in faith, by hiding of him did preserve him;
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and when they could hide him no longer, they chose rather to trust him to the mercy of God, by casting him upon the water, rather than to endanger his life by the hands of merciless and bloody men.
and when they could hide him no longer, they chosen rather to trust him to the mercy of God, by casting him upon the water, rather than to endanger his life by the hands of merciless and bloody men.
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And this they did as the Apostle here saith, not fearing the Kings commandment.
And this they did as the Apostle Here Says, not fearing the Kings Commandment.
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There are several useful and profitable instructions which may be deduced from hence, I shall onely name them, and so procéed.
There Are several useful and profitable instructions which may be deduced from hence, I shall only name them, and so proceed.
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And the first is this, that God takes special notice of his peoples faith, he records it to all posterity.
And the First is this, that God Takes special notice of his peoples faith, he records it to all posterity.
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Secondly, I observe from hence, that its a very great mercy to be born of faithful and bolieving parents:
Secondly, I observe from hence, that its a very great mercy to be born of faithful and bolieving Parents:
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had not Moses parents been faithful and believing, Moses might have been destroyed as well as others were.
had not Moses Parents been faithful and believing, Moses might have been destroyed as well as Others were.
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Thirdly, I note from hence, that God can and will preserve his people, maugre all the rage and malice of the Devil and all his instruments.
Thirdly, I note from hence, that God can and will preserve his people, maugre all the rage and malice of the devil and all his Instruments.
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The enemies of Gods people may design evil against them, but the Lord preserves them:
The enemies of God's people may Design evil against them, but the Lord preserves them:
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when men are as it were at their wits end, and know not which may to fly for succour, then doth God know how to deliver them.
when men Are as it were At their wits end, and know not which may to fly for succour, then does God know how to deliver them.
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Though the afflictions of Gods people are many, yet out of them all will God deliver them, Psam. 34. and the 19 verse.
Though the afflictions of God's people Are many, yet out of them all will God deliver them, Psam. 34. and the 19 verse.
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Fourthly, I note from hence, that it is lawful to disobey the wicked and unlawful commands of lawful authority.
Fourthly, I note from hence, that it is lawful to disobey the wicked and unlawful commands of lawful Authority.
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If Kings command that which God (who is King of Kings) forbids, we ought rather to obey God than men:
If Kings command that which God (who is King of Kings) forbids, we ought rather to obey God than men:
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instances of this truth we have many in Scripture.
instances of this truth we have many in Scripture.
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Memorable is that unparallel'd example of the three Children, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the third Chapter of Daniel, when Nebuchadnezzar the King commanded all to fall down and worship his golden Image,
Memorable is that unparalleled Exampl of the three Children, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the third Chapter of daniel, when Nebuchadnezzar the King commanded all to fallen down and worship his golden Image,
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or else to be cast into the fiery furnace, they stoutly resisted, knowing that God was able to deliver them.
or Else to be cast into the fiery furnace, they stoutly resisted, knowing that God was able to deliver them.
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Be it known to thee, O King, we will not serve thy gods. Be it known to thee, Oh King, we will not serve thy God's.
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If they obeyed not the King, then they must expect nothing but to be cast into the burning fiery furnace:
If they obeyed not the King, then they must expect nothing but to be cast into the burning fiery furnace:
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but this they feared not, they took no care to answer the King in this matter, they knew God was able to deliver them;
but this they feared not, they took no care to answer the King in this matter, they knew God was able to deliver them;
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however, they resolved whether deliverance came or not, they would rather suffer than sin.
however, they resolved whither deliverance Come or not, they would rather suffer than since.
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If it be so that we must be cast into the furnace, we know our God is able to deliver us: If it be so that we must be cast into the furnace, we know our God is able to deliver us:
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but if not, though we be not delivered, yet be it known unto thee, O King, that we will not serve thy Gods,
but if not, though we be not Delivered, yet be it known unto thee, Oh King, that we will not serve thy God's,
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nor worship the golden Image that thou hast set up. nor worship the golden Image that thou hast Set up.
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The King he threatens a burning fiery turnace, alas, thats very dreadful, very terrible to flesh and blood,
The King he threatens a burning fiery turnace, alas, thats very dreadful, very terrible to Flesh and blood,
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but whats the fire of men to the everlasting fire of God:
but whats the fire of men to the everlasting fire of God:
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mens fire that can onely consume a poor rotten carkass, but the fire of God that is unquenchable,
men's fire that can only consume a poor rotten carcase, but the fire of God that is unquenchable,
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and will destroy both body and soul. Men can onely kill the body, and after that they can do no more;
and will destroy both body and soul. Men can only kill the body, and After that they can do no more;
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but God can destroy both body and soul, and that for evermore.
but God can destroy both body and soul, and that for evermore.
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Excellent was that holy saying of that holy man of God, the blessed Martyr Polycarp, St. Johns disciple,
Excellent was that holy saying of that holy man of God, the blessed Martyr Polycarp, Saint Johns disciple,
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when the Emperour threatned him with fire if he would not forsake Christ:
when the Emperor threatened him with fire if he would not forsake christ:
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Alas, saith he, you threaten me with your fire, alas, what a poor inconsiderable thing is your fire!
Alas, Says he, you threaten me with your fire, alas, what a poor inconsiderable thing is your fire!
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You do not, saith he, consider that ever lasting fire which God threatens.
You do not, Says he, Consider that ever lasting fire which God threatens.
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Do likewise the holy Apostles of our blessed Lord and Saviour Iesus Christ, in the 4. of the Acts, and the 18. and 19. Verses,
Do likewise the holy Apostles of our blessed Lord and Saviour Iesus christ, in the 4. of the Acts, and the 18. and 19. Verses,
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when the Rulers commanded them not to preach in the name of Iesus, they answered and said, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.
when the Rulers commanded them not to preach in the name of Iesus, they answered and said, Whither it be right in the sighed of God to harken unto you more than unto God, judge you.
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God commands Ministers to preach the Gospel, and Ministers ought to preach the Gospel, notwithstanding the commands of men to the contrary.
God commands Ministers to preach the Gospel, and Ministers ought to preach the Gospel, notwithstanding the commands of men to the contrary.
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And so in the 25. of the Acts Vers. 29, when the Apostles were brought before the High Priests and Councel,
And so in the 25. of the Acts Vers. 29, when the Apostles were brought before the High Priests and Council,
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and by them questioned for doing their duty, namely for preaching the Gospel;
and by them questioned for doing their duty, namely for preaching the Gospel;
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you will finde in the 29. ver that St. Peter and the other Apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
you will find in the 29. for that Saint Peter and the other Apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
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And after that when they were beaten, and commanded not to preach any more in the name of Iesus, what did the Apostles do, did they obey? no.
And After that when they were beaten, and commanded not to preach any more in the name of Iesus, what did the Apostles do, did they obey? no.
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They rejoyced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Christ. They rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of christ.
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And as you may see in the last verse of that Chapter, That daily in the Temple,
And as you may see in the last verse of that Chapter, That daily in the Temple,
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and in every house, they ceased not to teach and to preach Jesus Christ. Several other instances I might give you, but I proceed.and in every house, they ceased not to teach and to preach jesus christ. Several other instances I might give you, but I proceed.
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In the next place, the next thing considerable is the eminency of Moses faith, in the 24, 25, 26. verses.
In the next place, the next thing considerable is the eminency of Moses faith, in the 24, 25, 26. Verses.
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By faith Moses when he was come to years refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter; By faith Moses when he was come to Years refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter;
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where by the way observe, that it is more honour to be a Christian, than to be a Courtier.
where by the Way observe, that it is more honour to be a Christian, than to be a Courtier.
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It is more honourable to be the son of God by grace and adoption, than to be the son of the greatest Monarch or Emperour in the World.
It is more honourable to be the son of God by grace and adoption, than to be the son of the greatest Monarch or Emperor in the World.
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There is none so nobly descended in all the world as the people of God, they are of the Blood Royal of Heaven:
There is none so nobly descended in all the world as the people of God, they Are of the Blood Royal of Heaven:
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others they may take their pedegree from Kings, and Monarchs, and the great ones of the world;
Others they may take their pedigree from Kings, and Monarchs, and the great ones of the world;
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but the people of God are all descended from him who is King of Kings,
but the people of God Are all descended from him who is King of Kings,
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and Lord of Lords, the blessed and onely potentate, 1 Timothy 6.15. Yea the people of God are all of them Kings and Priests unto God, Revelations 1.6. Here likewise we might observe what low thoughts Christians ought to have of every thing, be it never so honourable, in comparison of Iesus Christ.and Lord of lords, the blessed and only potentate, 1 Timothy 6.15. Yea the people of God Are all of them Kings and Priests unto God, Revelations 1.6. Here likewise we might observe what low thoughts Christians ought too have of every thing, be it never so honourable, in comparison of Iesus christ.
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It had been an honour, yes an exceeding great honour, if we may account worldly greatness and honour,
It had been an honour, yes an exceeding great honour, if we may account worldly greatness and honour,
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for Moses to have been reputed the son of Pharaohs daughter, but how inconsiderable a thing was this in the eyes of Moses, who was more nobly descended, being born of God, a chosen servant of Iesus Christ, to go in and out before his people Israel: but I proceed.
for Moses to have been reputed the son of Pharaohs daughter, but how inconsiderable a thing was this in the eyes of Moses, who was more nobly descended, being born of God, a chosen servant of Iesus christ, to go in and out before his people Israel: but I proceed.
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Now the eminency of Moses faith you may see in these following particulars:
Now the eminency of Moses faith you may see in these following particulars:
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first, Moses here sees the various difficulties and dangers which were then like to fall upon him for his faith.
First, Moses Here sees the various difficulties and dangers which were then like to fallen upon him for his faith.
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Will Moses forsake Pharaoh and embrace Iesus Christ, then Moses must suffer affliction: this Moses foresees, and this makes his faith more glorious.
Will Moses forsake Pharaoh and embrace Iesus christ, then Moses must suffer affliction: this Moses foresees, and this makes his faith more glorious.
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As the people of God are by faith assured of Christ, so likewise being once in Christ, they are sure to bear the Crosse of Christ:
As the people of God Are by faith assured of christ, so likewise being once in christ, they Are sure to bear the Cross of christ:
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Christ and his Cross are inseparable: All taht will live godly in Christ Jesus must suffer persecution, 2 Timothy 3.11.
christ and his Cross Are inseparable: All taht will live godly in christ jesus must suffer persecution, 2 Timothy 3.11.
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See what our blessed Saviour saith in the Gospel of Saint Luke, If any man will come after me, that is,
See what our blessed Saviour Says in the Gospel of Saint Lycia, If any man will come After me, that is,
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if any man will be a good Christian, let him deny himself, and take up his Cross daily, and follow me, Luke 9.23. He that will follow Christ must bear the Cross as the blessed Apostles did, they rejoyced that they were counted worthy to suffer for Christ.
if any man will be a good Christian, let him deny himself, and take up his Cross daily, and follow me, Lycia 9.23. He that will follow christ must bear the Cross as the blessed Apostles did, they rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for christ.
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And truly the people of God may well rejoyce in their sufferings; for why, Christ hath born the brunt of all, he hath made our burthen light:
And truly the people of God may well rejoice in their sufferings; for why, christ hath born the brunt of all, he hath made our burden Light:
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although Christ by his sufferings hath not fréed the people of God from sufferings, yet he hath made their sufferings to become easie.
although christ by his sufferings hath not freed the people of God from sufferings, yet he hath made their sufferings to become easy.
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Iust as it is with a man carrying a great trée on his back, and you may sée little children to bear up the small twigs of the trée;
Just as it is with a man carrying a great tree on his back, and you may see little children to bear up the small twigs of the tree;
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alas, there is no weight in them, the weight of all the whole but then lies on the mans shoulders:
alas, there is no weight in them, the weight of all the Whole but then lies on the men shoulders:
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so, beloved, it is with Christians, Christ carries the load, the weight of all their afflictions, they do but bear up the little end, the small twigs of it;
so, Beloved, it is with Christians, christ carries the load, the weight of all their afflictions, they do but bear up the little end, the small twigs of it;
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therefore the Apostle excellently calls his afflictions light:
Therefore the Apostle excellently calls his afflictions Light:
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Our light affliction, saith he, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4.17. Our Light affliction, Says he, which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4.17.
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Secondly, the eminency of Moses faith appcars also in this, namely, the great willingness and forwardness of Moses, in that it is said, He chose rather to suffer affliction with the people;
Secondly, the eminency of Moses faith appcars also in this, namely, the great willingness and forwardness of Moses, in that it is said, He chosen rather to suffer affliction with the people;
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which intimates unto us, the readiness of Moses to become the servant of Iesus Christ.
which intimates unto us, the readiness of Moses to become the servant of Iesus christ.
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Certainly this was a very great at of faith in Moses, a carnal eye would rather have chosen to have béen the son of Pharaohs Daughter,
Certainly this was a very great At of faith in Moses, a carnal eye would rather have chosen to have been the son of Pharaohs Daughter,
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an eye of sense which sées no better, would rather have chosen greatness and eminency in the world;
an eye of sense which sees no better, would rather have chosen greatness and eminency in the world;
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then the meanness and poverty of Gods people:
then the meanness and poverty of God's people:
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rather to have béen Pharaohs Grandchilde, and honourable at Court, then to have béen the poor afflicted sons of Gad. Carnal men, men whose God is their wealth,
rather to have been Pharaohs Grandchild, and honourable At Court, then to have been the poor afflicted Sons of Gad. Carnal men, men whose God is their wealth,
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and whose hearts are set upon their riches, would rather chuse to be rich with Dives, than to be poor with Lazarus; but a gracious Soul had rather want bread with Lazarus, than to want grace with Dives. It is not all the riches in the world that can content and satisfie the soul of a Saint;
and whose hearts Are Set upon their riches, would rather choose to be rich with Dives, than to be poor with Lazarus; but a gracious Soul had rather want bred with Lazarus, than to want grace with Dives. It is not all the riches in the world that can content and satisfy the soul of a Saint;
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a few will sée it better for him, if God sées it good for him to beg his bread with poor Lazarus on earth,
a few will see it better for him, if God sees it good for him to beg his bred with poor Lazarus on earth,
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than to beg his water with rich Dives in hell.
than to beg his water with rich Dives in hell.
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A godly man by faith sées that glory which is to come, they know that when this earthly tabernacle of theirs shall be dissolved, that they have a building with God in heaven,
A godly man by faith sees that glory which is to come, they know that when this earthly tabernacle of theirs shall be dissolved, that they have a building with God in heaven,
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an inheritance which is uncorruptible and undefiled, which passeth not away, reserved in heaven for them who do believe: an inheritance which is uncorruptible and undefiled, which passes not away, reserved in heaven for them who do believe:
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but a wicked man he sees onely by an eye of sense, he sees no farther than his riches;
but a wicked man he sees only by an eye of sense, he sees no farther than his riches;
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he thinks if he may be great and honourable here in the world, he esteems this the onely happiness,
he thinks if he may be great and honourable Here in the world, he esteems this the only happiness,
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and he thinks nothing better than to be rich; and indeed he may well think so, for he knows of no better condition.
and he thinks nothing better than to be rich; and indeed he may well think so, for he knows of no better condition.
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The world with the honours and pleasures of it are even a heaven to the men of this world;
The world with the honours and pleasures of it Are even a heaven to the men of this world;
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I, and indeed it is all the heaven they shall have. Son, remember (saith Abraham to Dives in the 16. of.
I, and indeed it is all the heaven they shall have. Son, Remember (Says Abraham to Dives in the 16. of.
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St. Luke) that thou in thy life time receivedst thy good things.
Saint Lycia) that thou in thy life time Received thy good things.
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Dives would very fain have enjoyed heaven after his death, and yet he would live upon earth in such a sumptuous delicious manner,Dives would very fain have enjoyed heaven After his death, and yet he would live upon earth in such a sumptuous delicious manner,
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as if this would had been his onely heaven: And true it is; the postion of a wicked man is in this life.
as if this would had been his only heaven: And true it is; the postion of a wicked man is in this life.
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God gives wicked men their portion in this life, but he reserves a portion for his Saints in the life to come.
God gives wicked men their portion in this life, but he reserves a portion for his Saints in the life to come.
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Wicked men are very like to some prodigal spendthrifts, who spend all their portion before they come to years;
Wicked men Are very like to Some prodigal spendthrifts, who spend all their portion before they come to Years;
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but the portion of Gods people is reserved for them till they come to age.
but the portion of God's people is reserved for them till they come to age.
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God sees it good, yea best for his Children to have their portions reserved for them till they come to years,
God sees it good, yea best for his Children to have their portions reserved for them till they come to Years,
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and that is till they come to heaven.
and that is till they come to heaven.
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He gives his people as much of the world as may serve to bear their charges to heaven;
He gives his people as much of the world as may serve to bear their charges to heaven;
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but their full portion he reserves for them till they come to heaven: and truly the portion of a Child of God is very great.
but their full portion he reserves for them till they come to heaven: and truly the portion of a Child of God is very great.
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God is the portion of his people, and believe it God will never see his people want so long as he hath it;
God is the portion of his people, and believe it God will never see his people want so long as he hath it;
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and Gods treasure is inexhaustible, it can never be drawn dry: All things are yours (saith Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 3.21.
and God's treasure is inexhaustible, it can never be drawn dry: All things Are yours (Says Faint Paul, 1 Cor. 3.21.
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) peaking to the believing Corinthisns) whether Paul, or Apollo, or Ceahas, or the world,
) peaking to the believing Corinthisns) whither Paul, or Apollo, or Ceahas, or the world,
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or life, or death, or phings present, or things to come, all tre yours, and ye are Christs, and Christ as Gods. or life, or death, or phings present, or things to come, all Tree yours, and you Are Christ, and christ as God's
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Having thus briefly run over the words, I come now to give the practical Observations which flow from hence for our edification:
Having thus briefly run over the words, I come now to give the practical Observations which flow from hence for our edification:
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And first of all, I observe from henc the transcendent excellency of savin faith, by faith Moses did thus and thus.
And First of all, I observe from henc the transcendent excellency of savin faith, by faith Moses did thus and thus.
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Secondly, I note from hence, tha the condition of Gods Children in this life, is an afflicted condition.
Secondly, I note from hence, than the condition of God's Children in this life, is an afflicted condition.
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Thirdly, I observe likewise from hence, that the people of God should rather suffer any affliction, than commit the least sin;
Thirdly, I observe likewise from hence, that the people of God should rather suffer any affliction, than commit the least since;
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it is better to suffer than sin.
it is better to suffer than since.
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And then fourthly, I observe hence, the great vanity of sinful pleasures, they are but for a season.
And then fourthly, I observe hence, the great vanity of sinful pleasures, they Are but for a season.
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Fifthly, I observe, that the reproaches of Christ are better, yea, as the Text sweetly expresses if;
Fifthly, I observe, that the Reproaches of christ Are better, yea, as the Text sweetly Expresses if;
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are greater riches than all the honours of the world. Are greater riches than all the honours of the world.
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And then lastly, I observe from hence, that God hath a recompence of reward for his people, he will make them amends for all their losses at the last:
And then lastly, I observe from hence, that God hath a recompense of reward for his people, he will make them amends for all their losses At the last:
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he that loseth any thing for Christ, shall be no loser by the bargain:
he that loses any thing for christ, shall be no loser by the bargain:
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Every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands. Every one that hath forsaken houses, or brothers, or Sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or Lands.
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for my Name sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit everlasting life, Mat. 19.29. for my Name sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit everlasting life, Mathew 19.29.
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Before I proceed to Application, I shall a little open and confirm these several truths by way of Doctrinal Explication:
Before I proceed to Application, I shall a little open and confirm these several truths by Way of Doctrinal Explication:
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And to begin with the first, viz. What faith is a most transcendent, excellent, and saving grace;
And to begin with the First, viz. What faith is a most transcendent, excellent, and Saving grace;
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and this you may see all along this whole Chapter. First, it brings the people of God into a good report.
and this you may see all along this Whole Chapter. First, it brings the people of God into a good report.
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By faith our services become acceptable in the sight of God. And without faith it is impossible to please God;
By faith our services become acceptable in the sighed of God. And without faith it is impossible to please God;
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For whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
For whatsoever is not of faith is since.
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By faith, Noah being warned of God prepared the Ark, to the saving of his house,
By faith, Noah being warned of God prepared the Ark, to the Saving of his house,
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and thereby became an heir of righteousness.
and thereby became an heir of righteousness.
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By faith Abraham forsook his Countrey, for by faith he saw the heavenly City which God had prepared for him.By faith Abraham forsook his Country, for by faith he saw the heavenly city which God had prepared for him.
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And all along the whole Chapter you may see the excellency of faith in the several effects of it in the faithful Saints and servants of God, who of all others, best deserve the name of Worthies:
And all along the Whole Chapter you may see the excellency of faith in the several effects of it in the faithful Saints and Servants of God, who of all Others, best deserve the name of Worthies:
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Who through faith subdued Kingdomes, wrought righteousnesse, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the Sword. Who through faith subdued Kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the Sword.
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And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings; yea, moreover, bonds and imprisonments. They were stoned, sawn asunder, were tempted, slain with the sword:
And Others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings; yea, moreover, bonds and imprisonments. They were stoned, sawn asunder, were tempted, slave with the sword:
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They wandred about in sheepskins and goatskins being destitute, afflicted, and tormented. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins being destitute, afflicted, and tormented.
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These all obtained a good report through faith, By faith the sick are healed, Luke 7.50. Dy faith the people of God are purified, justified;
These all obtained a good report through faith, By faith the sick Are healed, Lycia 7.50. Die faith the people of God Are purified, justified;
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and by faith they are saved, Rom. 5.1. Ephes. 2.8.
and by faith they Are saved, Rom. 5.1. Ephesians 2.8.
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By faith we have access to God by prayer, Rom. 5.2. By faith we believe the word of God,
By faith we have access to God by prayer, Rom. 5.2. By faith we believe the word of God,
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and they that by faith do believe in God, shall at the last receive the end of their faith,
and they that by faith do believe in God, shall At the last receive the end of their faith,
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even the salvation of their precious souls, 1 Pet. 1.9. In the next place to come to second point, which is this, That the condition of Gods children in this life is an afflicted condition:
even the salvation of their precious Souls, 1 Pet. 1.9. In the next place to come to second point, which is this, That the condition of God's children in this life is an afflicted condition:
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God had but one Son without sin, but God hath never a son without affliction. Our blessed Saviour himself was not free from afflictions;
God had but one Son without since, but God hath never a son without affliction. Our blessed Saviour himself was not free from afflictions;
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nay, he was despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief;
nay, he was despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief;
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he was oppressed, and he was afflicted, Isa. 53.3, 7. The Prophets they were afflicted and imprisoned,he was oppressed, and he was afflicted, Isaiah 53.3, 7. The prophets they were afflicted and imprisoned,
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and slain, Likewise the Apostles and Primitive Christians, as you may see at large in this Chapter where my Text is, Heb. 11. They were stoned, sawn asunder, cruelly scourged and imprisoned:
and slave, Likewise the Apostles and Primitive Christians, as you may see At large in this Chapter where my Text is, Hebrew 11. They were stoned, sawn asunder, cruelly scourged and imprisoned:
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yea, as the Psalmist saith, Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers them out of them all, Psal, 34.19. Our Saviour tells his Disciples what they must look for in the world at his departure from them:
yea, as the Psalmist Says, Many Are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers them out of them all, Psalm, 34.19. Our Saviour tells his Disciples what they must look for in the world At his departure from them:
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If the world hate you (saith our Saviour, John 17.18, 19) ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If the world hate you (Says our Saviour, John 17.18, 19) you know that it hated me before it hated you.
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If ye were of the world, the world would love his own:
If you were of the world, the world would love his own:
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but because ye are not of the world, that I have chosen you out of the world; therefore the world hateth you.
but Because you Are not of the world, that I have chosen you out of the world; Therefore the world hates you.
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Remember the word that I said unto you, the servants is not greater than their Lord:
remember the word that I said unto you, the Servants is not greater than their Lord:
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if they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; and all these things will they do unto you for my names sake. if they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; and all these things will they do unto you for my names sake.
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Yea, saith the holy Apostle St. Paul; reckoning up his manifold persecutions in 2 Tim. 3.12. All that will live godly in Christ Jesus must suffer persecutions.
Yea, Says the holy Apostle Saint Paul; reckoning up his manifold persecutions in 2 Tim. 3.12. All that will live godly in christ jesus must suffer persecutions.
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Many more Scriptures I might give you for the confirmation of this excellent truth, but these I hope may suffice, this being a truth which the people of God in all ages have born testimony unto with their blood.
Many more Scriptures I might give you for the confirmation of this excellent truth, but these I hope may suffice, this being a truth which the people of God in all ages have born testimony unto with their blood.
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Nay, this truth is so clear, that it even may be read by the light of these fires in which the Saints of God suffered death, those glorious fires which ever burneth fresh in the memory of Gods people,
Nay, this truth is so clear, that it even may be read by the Light of these fires in which the Saints of God suffered death, those glorious fires which ever burns fresh in the memory of God's people,
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even those fiery chariots which carried out heavenly Elijahs, our blessed Martyrs to heaven. In the third place, the third Observation to be considered is this;
even those fiery chariots which carried out heavenly Elijahs, our blessed Martyrs to heaven. In the third place, the third Observation to be considered is this;
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That the people of God should rather suffer any affliction than sin.
That the people of God should rather suffer any affliction than since.
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This you may see in Joseph, who rather than he would commit folly with his Mistriss, rather then sin against God, he would run the hazard of all afflictions.
This you may see in Joseph, who rather than he would commit folly with his Mistress, rather then since against God, he would run the hazard of all afflictions.
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How shall I do this great wickedness, aad sin against God, Gen. 39.9. How shall I do this great wickedness, and since against God, Gen. 39.9.
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And this truth is most eminently confirmed by holy Job, who rather than he would curse God and dye, would willingly with patience undergo all his afflictions.
And this truth is most eminently confirmed by holy Job, who rather than he would curse God and die, would willingly with patience undergo all his afflictions.
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Job underwent all afflictions, and it is said of him, In all this Job sinned not. Job underwent all afflictions, and it is said of him, In all this Job sinned not.
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Let God afflict saith Job, I will suffer with patience;
Let God afflict Says Job, I will suffer with patience;
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it is the Lord, let him do what he pleases, my afflictions shall never move me to forsake my God.
it is the Lord, let him do what he Pleases, my afflictions shall never move me to forsake my God.
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Though God afflict me all the dayes of my life, yet will I wait with patience till my change come.
Though God afflict me all the days of my life, yet will I wait with patience till my change come.
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And in the thirteenth Chayter he resolves though God should kill him, yet he would trust in him.
And in the thirteenth Chayter he resolves though God should kill him, yet he would trust in him.
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So likewise we finde an eminent example for this in holy Daniel, as you may read, Dan. 6.14, 15, 16. Daniel rather than he would sin against God in ceasing to call upon God by prayer, would suffer himself to be cast into the Lions den.
So likewise we find an eminent Exampl for this in holy daniel, as you may read, Dan. 6.14, 15, 16. daniel rather than he would sin against God in ceasing to call upon God by prayer, would suffer himself to be cast into the Lions den.
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So likewise the three children in the third Chapter of Daniel, rather than they would sin against God, by worshipping of Nebuchadnezzars golden Image, would undergo the furious flames of his burning fiery furnace,
So likewise the three children in the third Chapter of daniel, rather than they would sin against God, by worshipping of Nebuchadnezar's golden Image, would undergo the furious flames of his burning fiery furnace,
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So the blessed Apostles, as you heard before, rathen than they would obey the wicked commands of men, in not preaching the Gospel, willingly rejoyced in suffering affliction for so doing.
So the blessed Apostles, as you herd before, rathen than they would obey the wicked commands of men, in not preaching the Gospel, willingly rejoiced in suffering affliction for so doing.
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Many more examples I might give you, but these I hope may suffice:
Many more Examples I might give you, but these I hope may suffice:
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and if there had been no other example than what is set down in the words of the Text, this heavenly truth had been sufficiently confirmed.
and if there had been no other Exampl than what is Set down in the words of the Text, this heavenly truth had been sufficiently confirmed.
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In the fourth place, I come to prove the vanity of all sinful pleasures, and that may appear,
In the fourth place, I come to prove the vanity of all sinful pleasures, and that may appear,
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first from the shortness of them; and secondly from the bitternesse of their end. They are but for a season, they come to an end;
First from the shortness of them; and secondly from the bitterness of their end. They Are but for a season, they come to an end;
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nay, they shall end in endless woe and misery.
nay, they shall end in endless woe and misery.
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Though sin be sweet for the present, yet its bitter, yea, bitternesse it self in the latter end.
Though since be sweet for the present, yet its bitter, yea, bitterness it self in the latter end.
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Though sin may be pleasant for a season, yet remember. I beseech you, it will be painful to eternity.
Though since may be pleasant for a season, yet Remember. I beseech you, it will be painful to eternity.
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The pleasures of sin they have an end, but the pains and torments which sin procures, they have no end.
The pleasures of since they have an end, but the pains and torments which since procures, they have no end.
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When sinners have undergone the wrath of God ten thousand times ten thousand millions of years,
When Sinners have undergone the wrath of God ten thousand times ten thousand millions of Years,
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yet then are their torments as far off from having an end, as they were at first.
yet then Are their torments as Far off from having an end, as they were At First.
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The torments for sin are eternal, and I beseech you remember enternity hath no end:
The torments for since Are Eternal, and I beseech you Remember enternity hath no end:
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what pleasure then can there be in that which brings eternal pains with it? Sinners even when they delight themselves in their sins,
what pleasure then can there be in that which brings Eternal pains with it? Sinners even when they delight themselves in their Sins,
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even then are they pulling destruction upon themselves, even eternal destruction.
even then Are they pulling destruction upon themselves, even Eternal destruction.
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Every step in sin how sweet, how delightful soever it be in the eyes of the sinner, is a stop to misery, enternal misery.
Every step in since how sweet, how delightful soever it be in the eyes of the sinner, is a stop to misery, internal misery.
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They that hasten to sin, hasten to sorrow; yea, they run to hell.
They that hasten to since, hasten to sorrow; yea, they run to hell.
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As Solomon saith, They love death; he doth not mean that sinners love death, as death;
As Solomon Says, They love death; he does not mean that Sinners love death, as death;
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there is no beauty, or amiableness at all in death simply considered in it self;
there is no beauty, or amiableness At all in death simply considered in it self;
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but yet they may be truly said to love death who love sin, and delight in sin, and live in sin.
but yet they may be truly said to love death who love since, and delight in since, and live in since.
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The wages of sin ye know is death, Rom. 6.23. Delight in sin is a hasting into the armes of death.
The wages of sin you know is death, Rom. 6.23. Delight in since is a hasting into the arms of death.
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Sinners by their delight in sin do as it were woe death, and invite death and the grave, even hell and destruction:
Sinners by their delight in since do as it were woe death, and invite death and the grave, even hell and destruction:
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so that even sinners themselves, though now for a while Satan blindes their eyes, yet at last when it is too too late they shall be forced to confess and say, that there is neither pleasure nor profit in sin.
so that even Sinners themselves, though now for a while Satan blinds their eyes, yet At last when it is too too late they shall be forced to confess and say, that there is neither pleasure nor profit in since.
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The Devil makes the sinner believe that there is a great deal of pleasure and profit in sin;
The devil makes the sinner believe that there is a great deal of pleasure and profit in since;
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you shall get by it, saith the Devil:
you shall get by it, Says the devil:
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but let sinners once truly cast up their accounts, how that eternal damnation will be their wages,
but let Sinners once truly cast up their accounts, how that Eternal damnation will be their wages,
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and then let them see what they have gotten by sin.
and then let them see what they have got by since.
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It is possible I confess, that some may say they have gotten hundreds and thousands by it;
It is possible I confess, that Some may say they have got hundreds and thousands by it;
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they have gotten Houses, and Lands, Honour Esteem among men, pleasure and profit in the world:
they have got Houses, and Lands, Honour Esteem among men, pleasure and profit in the world:
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but what a miserable gain is that which is gotten with the loss of the soul.
but what a miserable gain is that which is got with the loss of the soul.
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Read that dreadful Scripture in St. Matthews Gospel, Mat. 16.26. and then see if there be any thing gotten by sin:
Read that dreadful Scripture in Saint Matthews Gospel, Mathew 16.26. and then see if there be any thing got by since:
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What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Will thy Riches which thou hast gotten by sin, by oppressing the poor, and defrauding thy neighbour;What is a man profited, if he shall gain the Whole world, and loose his own soul? Will thy Riches which thou hast got by since, by oppressing the poor, and defrauding thy neighbour;
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redeem thy soul from death, surely no. Thou mayest delight thy self in enlarging thy barns, as that rich Fool did:
Redeem thy soul from death, surely not. Thou Mayest delight thy self in enlarging thy Barns, as that rich Fool did:
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But thou Fool, this night shall thy Soul be required of thee, then whose shall they be. But thou Fool, this night shall thy Soul be required of thee, then whose shall they be.
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There is no loss like the loss of the soul. There is nothing to be gotten by sin;
There is no loss like the loss of the soul. There is nothing to be got by since;
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thou mayest lose thy soul by sin, and lose heaven by thy sin, and lose the love and favour of God by sin.
thou Mayest loose thy soul by since, and loose heaven by thy since, and loose the love and favour of God by since.
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Sin may pretend pleasure and profit, but surely it brings ruine and destruction.
since may pretend pleasure and profit, but surely it brings ruin and destruction.
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Those rich men which Saint James speaks of, James 5.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Versses, they thought that gain which they got by defrauding their labourers of their wages to be very sweet:
Those rich men which Saint James speaks of, James 5.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Versses, they Thought that gain which they god by defrauding their labourers of their wages to be very sweet:
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they lived in pleasures, they inriched themselves by the sweat of other mens labours:
they lived in pleasures, they enriched themselves by the sweat of other men's labours:
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but what have they any cause to rejoyce in this? No, saith the Apostle, Go too now ye rich men, weep and howl,
but what have they any cause to rejoice in this? No, Says the Apostle, Go too now you rich men, weep and howl,
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for your misery which shall come upon you. for your misery which shall come upon you.
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They thought to heap up riches by their injustice and cruelty, but they heaped up onely a little fuel for the eternal fire.
They Thought to heap up riches by their injustice and cruelty, but they heaped up only a little fuel for the Eternal fire.
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Dives he thought himself altogether happy when he enjoyed the world at will, when he fared deliciously every day; Dives he Thought himself altogether happy when he enjoyed the world At will, when he fared deliciously every day;
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but what did this profit Dives? death robs him of all, and he himself is taken away from his sinful pleasures,
but what did this profit Dives? death robs him of all, and he himself is taken away from his sinful pleasures,
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and thrown headlong into eternal torments:
and thrown headlong into Eternal torments:
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he would enjoy the pleasure of sin while he lived, and now he must undergo the torments of sin for ever.
he would enjoy the pleasure of since while he lived, and now he must undergo the torments of since for ever.
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O consider this you that delight in sin; canst thou endure to dwell for ever in the everlasting burning:
Oh Consider this you that delight in since; Canst thou endure to dwell for ever in the everlasting burning:
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if thou canst endure the wrath of God for ever, if thou art able to stand before the Lord in the day of his fierce anger, then take pleasure in sin:
if thou Canst endure the wrath of God for ever, if thou art able to stand before the Lord in the day of his fierce anger, then take pleasure in since:
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if thou canst prevent God from bringing thee to judgement, then let thy heat rejoyce in sin:
if thou Canst prevent God from bringing thee to judgement, then let thy heat rejoice in since:
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but if after all thou must come to judgement, then take heed of sin. Do not conceit that sin to be pleasant whose pains will be eternal:
but if After all thou must come to judgement, then take heed of since. Do not conceit that since to be pleasant whose pains will be Eternal:
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in vain do men flatter themselves that they may sin and not suffer; did ever any man rebel and enjoy peace;
in vain do men flatter themselves that they may sin and not suffer; did ever any man rebel and enjoy peace;
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can any offend God and have his blessing, surely no: sin shall not go unpunished; if men will sin they shall suffer.
can any offend God and have his blessing, surely not: since shall not go unpunished; if men will sin they shall suffer.
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The soul that sinneth shall dye. Sin destroyed the Angels, those holy Spirits, sin made them unholy devils.The soul that Sinneth shall die. since destroyed the Angels, those holy Spirits, since made them unholy Devils.
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Sin cast Adam out of Paradice. Sin destroyed the old World. Sin consumed Sodome and Gomorrah. Sin brings Wars, Plagues, Famine, & Destruction upon Nations.
since cast Adam out of Paradise. since destroyed the old World. since consumed Sodom and Gomorrah. since brings Wars, Plagues, Famine, & Destruction upon nations.
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Sin ruins our names, sears our Consciences: and in a word, it destroys body and soul for ever.
since ruins our names, sears our Consciences: and in a word, it Destroys body and soul for ever.
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And then fifthly, I observed, That the reproaches of Christ are greater riches than all the honours of the world.
And then fifthly, I observed, That the Reproaches of christ Are greater riches than all the honours of the world.
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The best of Gods Saints have been reproached, as holy Job, and David was not onely reproached,
The best of God's Saints have been reproached, as holy Job, and David was not only reproached,
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but was a reproach both to his enemies and to his neighbours: He was made the song of the Drunkards.
but was a reproach both to his enemies and to his neighbours: He was made the song of the Drunkards.
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The Apostles they were also reproached, but here is that which sweetens all, Christ hath born the brunt of all:
The Apostles they were also reproached, but Here is that which sweetens all, christ hath born the brunt of all:
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Christ accounts all our reproaches to be his. The greatest part of Christs suffering for us was to bear our reproach:
christ accounts all our Reproaches to be his. The greatest part of Christ suffering for us was to bear our reproach:
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so the greatest part of our sufferings is to bear the reproach of Christ.
so the greatest part of our sufferings is to bear the reproach of christ.
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Hence the Apostle in his Epistle to the Hebrews, exhorts us to go forth unto him, bearing his reproach, Heb. 13.13.
Hence the Apostle in his Epistle to the Hebrews, exhorts us to go forth unto him, bearing his reproach, Hebrew 13.13.
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And Indeed reproach in it self is so great a burthen, that were it not for his that Christ accounts it his, we should never be able to bear it.
And Indeed reproach in it self is so great a burden, that were it not for his that christ accounts it his, we should never be able to bear it.
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Hence Moses looked on his reproach as the reproach of Christ;
Hence Moses looked on his reproach as the reproach of christ;
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and believe me, though there may be a great deal of weight in the reproaches of Christ, to press us down,
and believe me, though there may be a great deal of weight in the Reproaches of christ, to press us down,
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yet there is abundance of worth in them to inrich us:
yet there is abundance of worth in them to enrich us:
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though they may be as thorns here, yet they shall be as a crown of glory to us hereafter.
though they may be as thorns Here, yet they shall be as a crown of glory to us hereafter.
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See what our Saviour saith in Matth. 5.11, 12. Blessed are they that are persecuted for righteousness sake, foe theirs is the kingdome of heaven.
See what our Saviour Says in Matthew 5.11, 12. Blessed Are they that Are persecuted for righteousness sake, foe theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
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Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsly for my sake, rejoyce and be exceeding glad,
Blessed Are you when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake, rejoice and be exceeding glad,
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for great is your reward in heaven. for great is your reward in heaven.
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Christ doth not say, if ye be rich and honourable in the world you shall be blessed:
christ does not say, if you be rich and honourable in the world you shall be blessed:
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but Christ saith, if thou art reproached thou shalt be blessed. Thou mayest be rich and honourable in the world, and yet be everlastingly miserable:
but christ Says, if thou art reproached thou shalt be blessed. Thou Mayest be rich and honourable in the world, and yet be everlastingly miserable:
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but if thou art reproached for Christ, thou shalt be rewarded with Christ, If we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him, 2 Tim. 2.12. Sixthly, and lastly, I observe from hence, That God hath a recompence of reward for his people.
but if thou art reproached for christ, thou shalt be rewarded with christ, If we suffer with him, we shall also Reign with him, 2 Tim. 2.12. Sixthly, and lastly, I observe from hence, That God hath a recompense of reward for his people.
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If we suffer for Christ, we shall also reign with Christ: If we be reproached with Christ here, we shall be rewarded with Christ hereafter.
If we suffer for christ, we shall also Reign with christ: If we be reproached with christ Here, we shall be rewarded with christ hereafter.
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See what our blessed Saviour saith, Matth. 19.29. Every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren,
See what our blessed Saviour Says, Matthew 19.29. Every one that hath forsaken houses, or brothers,
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or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or friends, for my sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit eternal life. or Sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or Friends, for my sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit Eternal life.
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I might be longer on this point but I procéed to the Vses which shall flow from hence for our edification.
I might be longer on this point but I proceed to the Uses which shall flow from hence for our edification.
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And the first Vse is this, Is it so then, that Faith is such an excellent grace,
And the First Use is this, Is it so then, that Faith is such an excellent grace,
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then let me exhort you all, in the name of Christ, to believe, to get Faith.
then let me exhort you all, in the name of christ, to believe, to get Faith.
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Beloved, Faith is not onely excellent in it self, but it will also make you excellent:
beloved, Faith is not only excellent in it self, but it will also make you excellent:
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The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour, Prov. 15.26. Believers were the onely excellent persons in whom David delighted, Psalm. 16.3. Without faith it is impossible to please God, Heb. 11.6. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour, Curae 15.26. Believers were the only excellent Persons in whom David delighted, Psalm. 16.3. Without faith it is impossible to please God, Hebrew 11.6.
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For whatsoever is not of faith is sin, and God cannot be pleased with sin.For whatsoever is not of faith is since, and God cannot be pleased with since.
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In a word, if ever you would be saved, get faith, for without faith there is no salvation:
In a word, if ever you would be saved, get faith, for without faith there is no salvation:
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it is unbelief which is the soul-damning sin. He that believeth shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
it is unbelief which is the Soul damning since. He that Believeth shall be saved; but he that Believeth not shall be damned.
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The Sentence of damnation is already past against all unbelievers. He that believeth not is condemned already, John 3.18.
The Sentence of damnation is already passed against all unbelievers. He that Believeth not is condemned already, John 3.18.
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He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life, and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life,
He that Believeth on the Son hath everlasting life, and he that Believeth not the Son shall not see life,
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but the wrath of God abideth on him, John 3.36. but the wrath of God Abideth on him, John 3.36.
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For the Lords sake sinners believe, if you have any regard to your own good believe;
For the lords sake Sinners believe, if you have any regard to your own good believe;
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if you have any love or pitty to your precious souls believe;
if you have any love or pity to your precious Souls believe;
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if you would not be eternally miserable, believe in the Lord Iesus Christ and thou shalt be eternally blessed.
if you would not be eternally miserable, believe in the Lord Iesus christ and thou shalt be eternally blessed.
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Secondly, Is it so that the condition of Gods Children in this life is an afflicted condition, what then shall the condition of wicked men be in the life to come? If judgment thus begin at the house of God, what then shall be the end of sinners? If the righteous be thus scarcely saved, where then shall the sinner and ungodly appear? If God be thus severe to his Children,
Secondly, Is it so that the condition of God's Children in this life is an afflicted condition, what then shall the condition of wicked men be in the life to come? If judgement thus begin At the house of God, what then shall be the end of Sinners? If the righteous be thus scarcely saved, where then shall the sinner and ungodly appear? If God be thus severe to his Children,
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how terrible will he then be to his enemies:
how terrible will he then be to his enemies:
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If through so many tribulations the people of God enter into heaven, then into what woeful miseries doe sinners plunge themselves into for a few sinful pleasures;
If through so many tribulations the people of God enter into heaven, then into what woeful misery's do Sinners plunge themselves into for a few sinful pleasures;
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for a few séeming sinful pleasures they heap to themselves eternal torments. O consider this you that forget God.
for a few seeming sinful pleasures they heap to themselves Eternal torments. O Consider this you that forget God.
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In this life the people of God are afflicted, but in the life to coure they shall be rewarded.
In this life the people of God Are afflicted, but in the life to coure they shall be rewarded.
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Lazarus he was afflicted with hunger and sores, yea scorned and contemned by Dives; but in the life to come Lazarus is rewarded, but Dives is tormented.Lazarus he was afflicted with hunger and sores, yea scorned and contemned by Dives; but in the life to come Lazarus is rewarded, but Dives is tormented.
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The time will come when Gods people shall have pleasures, everlasting pleasures, when the wicked shall be turned into hell,
The time will come when God's people shall have pleasures, everlasting pleasures, when the wicked shall be turned into hell,
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and all the Nations that forget God, Psalm 9.17. The Lord tryeth the righteous, (saith David) but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
and all the nations that forget God, Psalm 9.17. The Lord trieth the righteous, (Says David) but the wicked and him that loves violence his soul hates.
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Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest, this shall be the portion of their cup, Psalm 11.6. Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest, this shall be the portion of their cup, Psalm 11.6.
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Thirdly, Is it better to suffer than to sin, then this may inform us of the great evil of apostacy;
Thirdly, Is it better to suffer than to sin, then this may inform us of the great evil of apostasy;
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they that will turn from the truth rather than suffer for the truth, such I say never did imbrace the truth in the love of it;
they that will turn from the truth rather than suffer for the truth, such I say never did embrace the truth in the love of it;
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they went out from us, but they were not of us.
they went out from us, but they were not of us.
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Many will own Christ and the word of Christ when they may do it without fear,
Many will own christ and the word of christ when they may do it without Fear,
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but when trouble and persecutions come, then they fall away.
but when trouble and persecutions come, then they fallen away.
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But whosoever they are that in this case go about to save their lives shall lose them:
But whosoever they Are that in this case go about to save their lives shall loose them:
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they that deny Christ for fear of persecution, Christ will deny him before his Father.
they that deny christ for Fear of persecution, christ will deny him before his Father.
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Apostacy was the sin of the Devil, and they that apostatize from Christ for fear of persecution, shall have the Devils reward.
Apostasy was the since of the devil, and they that apostatise from christ for Fear of persecution, shall have the Devils reward.
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Thou wilt not suffer for Christ, but Christ will make thée suffer eternally.
Thou wilt not suffer for christ, but christ will make thee suffer eternally.
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Thou thinkest life is swéet, and indéed so it is, but remember eternal life is much more sweeter,
Thou Thinkest life is sweet, and indeed so it is, but Remember Eternal life is much more Sweeten,
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and the soul is more precious than life.
and the soul is more precious than life.
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Christ laid down his life to save souls, therefore Christians should lay down ten thousand lives,
christ laid down his life to save Souls, Therefore Christians should lay down ten thousand lives,
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if it were possible to have so many, rather than lose their souls.
if it were possible to have so many, rather than loose their Souls.
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By apostacy from the truth thou mayest save thy life, but in so doing thou losest thy soul, which is of more value than ten thousand lives.
By apostasy from the truth thou Mayest save thy life, but in so doing thou losest thy soul, which is of more valve than ten thousand lives.
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Did Christ lay down his life for us, and shall not we much more lay down our lives for him.
Did christ lay down his life for us, and shall not we much more lay down our lives for him.
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Did Christ who, is the prince of life become obedient unto death, even the death of the Crosse for us,
Did christ who, is the Prince of life become obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross for us,
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then let nothing separate us from the love of Christ. Christians should shew themselves to be the servants of Christ by afflictions, persecutions;
then let nothing separate us from the love of christ. Christians should show themselves to be the Servants of christ by afflictions, persecutions;
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be the way what it will, fair or foul, thick or thin, Christians should persevere. The Apostles loved not their lives unto the death in the cause of Christ:
be the Way what it will, fair or foul, thick or thin, Christians should persevere. The Apostles loved not their lives unto the death in the cause of christ:
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and he that is afraid of his life in the cause of Christ, is surely afraid of heaven.
and he that is afraid of his life in the cause of christ, is surely afraid of heaven.
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If he that endures to the end shall be saved, then certainly he that falls away shall be damned.
If he that endures to the end shall be saved, then Certainly he that falls away shall be damned.
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If we fear them who can onely kill the body, more than God who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell, what will become of us.
If we Fear them who can only kill the body, more than God who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell, what will become of us.
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In a word, let me encourage you all in the words of the holy Ghost,
In a word, let me encourage you all in the words of the holy Ghost,
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as you may finde it, Revel. 3.10. what saith God there, Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer,
as you may find it, Revel. 3.10. what Says God there, fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer,
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behold, the Devil shall cast some of you into prison that you may be tryed, and ye shall have tribulation ten dayes:
behold, the devil shall cast Some of you into prison that you may be tried, and you shall have tribulation ten days:
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But be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. But be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
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Fourthly, Is it so, that all sinful pleasures are short and vain, are they but for a season,
Fourthly, Is it so, that all sinful pleasures Are short and vain, Are they but for a season,
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then I note from hence by way of Vse, the great folly of sinners in neglecting eternal life for a few momentary pleasures.
then I note from hence by Way of Use, the great folly of Sinners in neglecting Eternal life for a few momentary pleasures.
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Sinners spend their time in gathering pebbles, and yet they trample upon pearls:
Sinners spend their time in gathering pebbles, and yet they trample upon Pearls:
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How many grievous sinners are there, who with that wretched Cardinal are ready to say, they will not lose their part in Paris, for their parts in Paradice.
How many grievous Sinners Are there, who with that wretched Cardinal Are ready to say, they will not loose their part in paris, for their parts in Paradise.
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Sinners had rather lose heaven than part with their sins;
Sinners had rather loose heaven than part with their Sins;
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as if they could enjoy the pleasure of sin for ever, never considering how soon death may come upon them,
as if they could enjoy the pleasure of since for ever, never considering how soon death may come upon them,
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and turn all their pleasures into pains.
and turn all their pleasures into pains.
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Sinners are apt to flatter themselves in their own folly, and to fancy that they shall live for ever,
Sinners Are apt to flatter themselves in their own folly, and to fancy that they shall live for ever,
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or at leastwise that they may enjoy their pleasures till death come, and yet go to heaven:
or At leastwise that they may enjoy their pleasures till death come, and yet go to heaven:
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it is true, God suffers many to go on in their sins, and never awakes their souls at all;
it is true, God suffers many to go on in their Sins, and never awakes their Souls At all;
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but this he doth in judgement. Sinners despise Christ now, but Christ will hereafter despise sinners:
but this he does in judgement. Sinners despise christ now, but christ will hereafter despise Sinners:
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They who say unto God depart now, we will have none of the fear of the Lord, God will say unto them depart ye cursed hereafter.
They who say unto God depart now, we will have none of the Fear of the Lord, God will say unto them depart you cursed hereafter.
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When death comes, sinners must bid farewel to all their pleasures; they rejoyce in their worldly pleasures here, but when death comes, farewell pleasures:
When death comes, Sinners must bid farewell to all their pleasures; they rejoice in their worldly pleasures Here, but when death comes, farewell pleasures:
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not one laughter more, then never another jovial meeting, then no more ranting and singing, then all pleasures will be turned into pains.
not one laughter more, then never Another jovial meeting, then no more ranting and singing, then all pleasures will be turned into pains.
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Consider, I beseech you sinners, will your pleasures profit you in the day of wrath, surely no;
Consider, I beseech you Sinners, will your pleasures profit you in the day of wrath, surely not;
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they may torment you as they did Dives. How many are there now in hell, who had as much pleasure as thou canst have.
they may torment you as they did Dives. How many Are there now in hell, who had as much pleasure as thou Canst have.
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who had as many merry méetings, as much drinking, and sporting, and other sinful partimes as thou hast had:
who had as many merry meetings, as much drinking, and sporting, and other sinful partimes as thou hast had:
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Oh, but what pleasure is it now to them to think of those things for which they are now tormented? The Lord awaken every secure sinner:
O, but what pleasure is it now to them to think of those things for which they Are now tormented? The Lord awaken every secure sinner:
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for the Lords sake be not such fools as to damn your souls for such trifles as these are, which are not only vanity,
for the lords sake be not such Fools as to damn your Souls for such trifles as these Are, which Are not only vanity,
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but vexation of spirit also, even horrour and dread to all eternity.
but vexation of Spirit also, even horror and dread to all eternity.
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Fifthly, Is it so, that the reproaches of Christ are greater riches than all the honours in the world,
Fifthly, Is it so, that the Reproaches of christ Are greater riches than all the honours in the world,
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then I observe from hence, that a Crown of life is more worth than all the Crowns and Kingdomes in the world.
then I observe from hence, that a Crown of life is more worth than all the Crowns and Kingdoms in the world.
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Moses he looked upon Pharaohs crown, and he sées that to be fading and tottering; but Moses he looks upon the crown of life, and sees that to be everlasting.Moses he looked upon Pharaohs crown, and he sees that to be fading and tottering; but Moses he looks upon the crown of life, and sees that to be everlasting.
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Kings by the permission of God, for the sins of a Nation, may be deprived of their earthly Crowns,
Kings by the permission of God, for the Sins of a nation, may be deprived of their earthly Crowns,
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as by sad experience we have found in this Kingdome;
as by sad experience we have found in this Kingdom;
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but the Crown of life which God shall give his people is beyond the reach either of men or devils to deprive them of:
but the Crown of life which God shall give his people is beyond the reach either of men or Devils to deprive them of:
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God shall give it them, and none shall be able to take it from them. There shall be no Vsurpers in heaven to rob Gods people of their Crowns:
God shall give it them, and none shall be able to take it from them. There shall be no Usurper's in heaven to rob God's people of their Crowns:
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there shall be no petitioning nor remonstrating against the Saints in heaven:
there shall be no petitioning nor remonstrating against the Saints in heaven:
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the Devil who is now their accuser shall then be thrown down into the bottomlesse pit.
the devil who is now their accuser shall then be thrown down into the bottomless pit.
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The Saints Crowns shall not be voted uselesse and dangerous in heaven.
The Saints Crowns shall not be voted useless and dangerous in heaven.
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God may for our sins suffer high Courts of Injustice here to take away the lives of Kings,
God may for our Sins suffer high Courts of Injustice Here to take away the lives of Kings,
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but it is beyond the power and policy, either of them or devils, to take away eternal life from the people of God.
but it is beyond the power and policy, either of them or Devils, to take away Eternal life from the people of God.
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Hereafter they are kept by the mighty power of God through faith unto salvation.
Hereafter they Are kept by the mighty power of God through faith unto salvation.
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Men may take away the life of a Saint, but this now takes not away their Crown.
Men may take away the life of a Saint, but this now Takes not away their Crown.
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Your joy no man taketh from you, saith our Saviour, John 16.22. Men cannot deprive the people of God of their joy here,Your joy no man Takes from you, Says our Saviour, John 16.22. Men cannot deprive the people of God of their joy Here,
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and certainly therefore neither men nor devils can take away their eternal joy, which shall be without sorrow,
and Certainly Therefore neither men nor Devils can take away their Eternal joy, which shall be without sorrow,
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and without ceasing, even for ever to all eternity.
and without ceasing, even for ever to all eternity.
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Sixthly, Is it so, that the reproaches of Christ are such great riches yea, greater riches than all the honors of the world;
Sixthly, Is it so, that the Reproaches of christ Are such great riches yea, greater riches than all the honours of the world;
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how great then are the rewards of Christ? If Christ crucified be so lovely,
how great then Are the rewards of christ? If christ Crucified be so lovely,
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how unspeakable lovely then is Christ in Glory? If the Saints be so glorious here under reproaches,
how unspeakable lovely then is christ in Glory? If the Saints be so glorious Here under Reproaches,
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how glorious than shall they be in heaven, when Christ himself shall put his glory unto them.
how glorious than shall they be in heaven, when christ himself shall put his glory unto them.
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If the people of God are so glorious here, what shall they be when they come to their kingdom, where they shall be clothed with the glorious white robes of Christ? For when Christ who is our life shall appear, (saith the Apostle) we shall also appear with him in glory.
If the people of God Are so glorious Here, what shall they be when they come to their Kingdom, where they shall be clothed with the glorious white robes of christ? For when christ who is our life shall appear, (Says the Apostle) we shall also appear with him in glory.
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At the day of judgement, O how glorious shall the people of God then appear;
At the day of judgement, Oh how glorious shall the people of God then appear;
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they shall have Crowns upon their heads, yea, they shall be clothed with glory, and honour, immortality,
they shall have Crowns upon their Heads, yea, they shall be clothed with glory, and honour, immortality,
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and life eternal for ever, Rom. 2.7.
and life Eternal for ever, Rom. 2.7.
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Seventhly, Is it so then that God hath a recompence of reward for his people hereafter,
Seventhly, Is it so then that God hath a recompense of reward for his people hereafter,
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then let me exhort you all to make choice of the Lord for your God:
then let me exhort you all to make choice of the Lord for your God:
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they that make choice of the Lord for their God here, shall be sure to have him for their reward hereafter.
they that make choice of the Lord for their God Here, shall be sure to have him for their reward hereafter.
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It was a good resolution that of Joshua, as you may read, Joshua 24.15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
It was a good resolution that of joshua, as you may read, joshua 24.15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
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Let the men of the world run after Idols, and inventions of their own fancies, a child of God, a Joshua, he will worship God in spirit and in truth.
Let the men of the world run After Idols, and Inventions of their own fancies, a child of God, a joshua, he will worship God in Spirit and in truth.
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And if ever we would be rewarded with Christ, the let us chuse Christ, and the wayes of Christ.
And if ever we would be rewarded with christ, the let us choose christ, and the ways of christ.
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Labour to grow in grace, and to abound in holiness, for godliness is the way to glory.
Labour to grow in grace, and to abound in holiness, for godliness is the Way to glory.
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Godliness (saith the Apostle) is great gain. Godlinesse hath the promise, not onely of this life, Godliness (Says the Apostle) is great gain. Godliness hath the promise, not only of this life,
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but of the life to come. but of the life to come.
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Were the wades of God never so hard and difficult, yet they have a glorious reward:
Were the wades of God never so hard and difficult, yet they have a glorious reward:
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Godlinesse brings the best gain, eternal life and glory.
Godliness brings the best gain, Eternal life and glory.
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Wouldst thou in the day of Iudgement chuse heaven rather than hell, then chuse God and walk in his ways;
Wouldst thou in the day of Judgement choose heaven rather than hell, then choose God and walk in his ways;
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imbrace holiness although it be never so much despised by profane sinners, if ever thou wouldst be imbraced by Christ in heaven.
embrace holiness although it be never so much despised by profane Sinners, if ever thou Wouldst be embraced by christ in heaven.
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Eightly, is it so, that there is such a glorious reward for the people of God,
Eighth, is it so, that there is such a glorious reward for the people of God,
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then let us live and dye as becomes the heirs of Glory:
then let us live and die as becomes the Heirs of Glory:
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Let us then walk worthy of God (as the Apostle saith, 1 Thes. 2.12.) that hath called us to his Kingdom and glory. Let us then walk worthy of God (as the Apostle Says, 1 Thebes 2.12.) that hath called us to his Kingdom and glory.
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Is it so that the Saints of God shall shine as the stars in heaven, then let the people of God labour to shine as lights in the world:
Is it so that the Saints of God shall shine as the Stars in heaven, then let the people of God labour to shine as lights in the world:
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If thy inheritance be in heaven, then let thy conversation be in heaven: if your reward, your treasure be there, then let your hearts be there also.
If thy inheritance be in heaven, then let thy Conversation be in heaven: if your reward, your treasure be there, then let your hearts be there also.
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Is thy name written in heaven, let the world sée it then in the legible Character of Holinesse.
Is thy name written in heaven, let the world see it then in the legible Character of Holiness.
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Think of that Crown of Glory which thou shalt everlastingly enjoy in heaven, and then so live that thou mayest be in a readinesse to receive it.
Think of that Crown of Glory which thou shalt everlastingly enjoy in heaven, and then so live that thou Mayest be in a readiness to receive it.
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Get oyl in your lamps, grace in your souls, that when Christ who is your life shall appear, ye also may appear with him in glory:
Get oil in your lamps, grace in your Souls, that when christ who is your life shall appear, you also may appear with him in glory:
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receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your Souls.
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Lastly, is there such a reward for the people of God hereafter, than be content with what God gives thée in this life:
Lastly, is there such a reward for the people of God hereafter, than be content with what God gives thee in this life:
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be thy portion what it will, if heaven be thine, thou hast that which is better than all the world;
be thy portion what it will, if heaven be thine, thou hast that which is better than all the world;
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they that have Christ for their portion have no want.
they that have christ for their portion have no want.
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The Lord is my portion (saith David, Psalm 23.1.) therefore I shall not want. The Lord is my portion (Says David, Psalm 23.1.) Therefore I shall not want.
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Saint Paul accounted all things but dross and dung in comparison of Christ. Remember, it is better to be poor and godly, than rich and miserable:
Saint Paul accounted all things but dross and dung in comparison of christ. remember, it is better to be poor and godly, than rich and miserable:
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Riches never made one soul happy, they have made many a soul miserable. Let the people of God then take off their affections from the world:
Riches never made one soul happy, they have made many a soul miserable. Let the people of God then take off their affections from the world:
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it becomes not the heirs of glory to look after such trifles, it is enough for Swine to be routing in the earth;
it becomes not the Heirs of glory to look After such trifles, it is enough for Swine to be routing in the earth;
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Children who are fed at their fathers table will never regard the bones that are thrown to the dogs;
Children who Are fed At their Father's table will never regard the bones that Are thrown to the Dogs;
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they that are daily fed with the fat things of grace and glory, should never regard the vain and transitory things of the world.
they that Are daily fed with the fat things of grace and glory, should never regard the vain and transitory things of the world.
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The glory of this world is but the portion of a reprobate;
The glory of this world is but the portion of a Reprobate;
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take them at the best they are but uncertain, here to day and gone to morrow;
take them At the best they Are but uncertain, Here to day and gone to morrow;
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they may be destroyed by fire, they may be stoln away by thieves:
they may be destroyed by fire, they may be stolen away by thieves:
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thou mayest lay up treasures here, and when thou hast done all, they may be cousumed by rust and moths.
thou Mayest lay up treasures Here, and when thou hast done all, they may be cousumed by rust and moths.
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Therefore take Saint Pauls counsel, and set your affections on things that are above, and not on things below:Therefore take Saint Paul's counsel, and Set your affections on things that Are above, and not on things below:
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Let your conversation then be without covetousness, and be content with such things as you have, for God hath said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Heb. 13.5. So to conclude, I beséech you fear the Lord all ye his Saints, for there is no want to them that fear him. FINIS.
Let your Conversation then be without covetousness, and be content with such things as you have, for God hath said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrew 13.5. So to conclude, I beseech you Fear the Lord all you his Saints, for there is no want to them that Fear him. FINIS.
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