OF all the Doctrines that were ever deliver'd unto the World, those that are comprehended within the compass of our Saviours Sermons and Discourses, do without all Controversie, deserve the highest place in our esteem,
OF all the Doctrines that were ever Delivered unto the World, those that Are comprehended within the compass of our Saviors Sermons and Discourses, do without all Controversy, deserve the highest place in our esteem,
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and to be the first of all reduc'd into our Practice, being of such a Nature as afford the Obserservers of them not only the greatest satisfaction and delight from themselves,
and to be the First of all reduced into our Practice, being of such a Nature as afford the Obserservers of them not only the greatest satisfaction and delight from themselves,
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And therefore whoever looks into the Gospel, that Perfect Law of Liberty, shall soon find that it was never intended to set men together by the Ears, to give them a Licence to fall foul upon, and to ruin one another;
And Therefore whoever looks into the Gospel, that Perfect Law of Liberty, shall soon find that it was never intended to Set men together by the Ears, to give them a Licence to fallen foul upon, and to ruin one Another;
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whilst we increase and foment those Differences and Animosities that are amongst us about matters of no weight or moment at all? As if our Saviours Prophecying of these things were a sufficient Warrant for us to bring them to pass!
while we increase and foment those Differences and Animosities that Are among us about matters of no weight or moment At all? As if our Saviors Prophesying of these things were a sufficient Warrant for us to bring them to pass!
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No certainly, that which falls out per Accidens & praeter Intentionem Christi, can never become Decus & Officium Christiani; Those evils that he only Prophesied of,
No Certainly, that which falls out per Accidents & praeter Intentionem Christ, can never become Decus & Officium Christians; Those evils that he only Prophesied of,
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nay all along through the whole course of his Life, in all the Circumstances of it, from his Cradle to his Grave, we shall find him so far from sowing any Seeds of Contention, that he would rather lose his Right,
nay all along through the Whole course of his Life, in all the circumstances of it, from his Cradle to his Grave, we shall find him so Far from sowing any Seeds of Contention, that he would rather loose his Right,
And therefore, as the best security of our Christian Peace, we are requir'd to Engage in this Holy War against our Lusts. Whence says St. James in the 4th.
And Therefore, as the best security of our Christian Peace, we Are required to Engage in this Holy War against our Lusts. Whence Says Saint James in the 4th.
even of your Lusts which War in your Members? Yes certainly, these blow the coals of all that fire of Contention which has hitherto flam'd so high amongst us:
even of your Lustiest which War in your Members? Yes Certainly, these blow the coals of all that fire of Contention which has hitherto flamed so high among us:
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So that were it not for the Covetousness of some, the Pride and Ambition of others, the Ignorance and Self-conceitedness of too too many more, all our Differences might easily be Reconcil'd:
So that were it not for the Covetousness of Some, the Pride and Ambition of Others, the Ignorance and Self-conceitedness of too too many more, all our Differences might Easily be Reconciled:
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If the Pride and Conceitedness of mens minds were but chang'd into Meekness and Humility, and all their Heats and Passions cool'd by Patience and Moderation;
If the Pride and Conceitedness of men's minds were but changed into Meekness and Humility, and all their Heats and Passion cooled by Patience and Moderation;
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and if that necessary Duty of Love and Charity (the Badg and Glory of a Christian) were but more seen amongst us, we should never have so many Sects and Parties,
and if that necessary Duty of Love and Charity (the Badge and Glory of a Christian) were but more seen among us, we should never have so many Sects and Parties,
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and if we cannot all agree in Judgment, to agree at least in Holiness of Life, which is the best Evidence of the Honesty of any mans Conscience in matters of Religion.
and if we cannot all agree in Judgement, to agree At least in Holiness of Life, which is the best Evidence of the Honesty of any men Conscience in matters of Religion.
And therefore the Apostle St. Paul (for I take him to be the Author of this Epistle to the Hebrews ) knowing how destructive all sin and wickedness was to the Peace of the Church,
And Therefore the Apostle Saint Paul (for I take him to be the Author of this Epistle to the Hebrews) knowing how destructive all since and wickedness was to the Peace of the Church,
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and the rest of his Epistles press Christians to an eager Pursuit after Holiness, as the chiefest Security of the Churches Peace, 1 Tim. 4.7, 8. Refuse profane and old Wives Fables,
and the rest of his Epistles press Christians to an eager Pursuit After Holiness, as the chiefest Security of the Churches Peace, 1 Tim. 4.7, 8. Refuse profane and old Wives Fables,
1. Here is an Exhortation to the pursuit of Peace, and to the practice of Holiness, two things that are of exceeding great worth and vallue, honour'd and esteem'd of all,
1. Here is an Exhortation to the pursuit of Peace, and to the practice of Holiness, two things that Are of exceeding great worth and valve, honoured and esteemed of all,
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What he here means by Peace, may be seen from the like expression else-where, Rom. 14.19. Let us therefore follow after the things that make for Peace, and things wherewith one may edifie another.
What he Here means by Peace, may be seen from the like expression elsewhere, Rom. 14.19. Let us Therefore follow After the things that make for Peace, and things wherewith one may edify Another.
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for though the Greek Particle seems to relate unto the latter only, viz. Holiness, yet they being both of absolute necessity, in order to the obtaining of Everlasting Salvation,
for though the Greek Particle seems to relate unto the latter only, viz. Holiness, yet they being both of absolute necessity, in order to the obtaining of Everlasting Salvation,
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though it be a strain upon Grammer, yet it may, I think, without any prejudice to sound Doctrine be apply'd also to the former, viz. Peace, especially since our Saviour has pronounc'd the same Blessedness unto both, Math. 5.8, 9. Blessed are the pure in Heart, for they shall see God.
though it be a strain upon Grammar, yet it may, I think, without any prejudice to found Doctrine be applied also to the former, viz. Peace, especially since our Saviour has pronounced the same Blessedness unto both, Math. 5.8, 9. Blessed Are the pure in Heart, for they shall see God.
and that either upon Earth in those duties of his Worship and Service, in which he is pleas'd to manifest much of his Divine Excellencies to holy and good men;
and that either upon Earth in those duties of his Worship and Service, in which he is pleased to manifest much of his Divine Excellencies to holy and good men;
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Such as are not only above others in their ravishing delights, but also infinitely beyond others in their Everlasting duration and continuance, being such as none can take away or interrupt.
Such as Are not only above Others in their ravishing delights, but also infinitely beyond Others in their Everlasting duration and Continuance, being such as none can take away or interrupt.
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and delights in none but those that are so. 2. The nature of true happiness it self, which consists chiefly in these two things, viz. Peace and Holiness. 3. The nature of these excellent Duties themselves which are here pressed upon us in the Text, which are not only the Pre-requisite qualifications in order to the obtaining of true happiness,
and delights in none but those that Are so. 2. The nature of true happiness it self, which consists chiefly in these two things, viz. Peace and Holiness. 3. The nature of these excellent Duties themselves which Are Here pressed upon us in the Text, which Are not only the Prerequisite qualifications in order to the obtaining of true happiness,
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And here if we do but consider the several circumstances of the humane nature, we shall soon find that the enjoyment of God is the only thing that can make it truly happy,
And Here if we do but Consider the several Circumstances of the humane nature, we shall soon find that the enjoyment of God is the only thing that can make it truly happy,
and therefore whilst others are seeking for Good elsewhere, the good man's desire is always towards him. Psal. 4.6. There be many that say, who will shew us any good? Lord lift thou up the light of thy Countenance upon us;
and Therefore while Others Are seeking for Good elsewhere, the good Man's desire is always towards him. Psalm 4.6. There be many that say, who will show us any good? Lord lift thou up the Light of thy Countenance upon us;
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nor can any thing render us acceptable in his sight, but only those things that are agreeable to his Nature and Commands (for you know the only way of pleasing another is, by doing those things that are answerable to his Mind and Will.) Now there is nothing that God has more earnestly commanded,
nor can any thing render us acceptable in his sighed, but only those things that Are agreeable to his Nature and Commands (for you know the only Way of pleasing Another is, by doing those things that Are answerable to his Mind and Will.) Now there is nothing that God has more earnestly commanded,
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He has sufficiently Demonstrated his love too, and desire of Peace, in sending of his Son into the World, to be the Blessed Peace-maker betwixt himself and us.
He has sufficiently Demonstrated his love too, and desire of Peace, in sending of his Son into the World, to be the Blessed Peacemaker betwixt himself and us.
When Moses desir'd to see the Glory of God, to gratifie his request, God Almighty promised him to make his goodness pass before him, which accordingly he made good by a Proclamation both of his Name and Nature;
When Moses desired to see the Glory of God, to gratify his request, God Almighty promised him to make his Goodness pass before him, which accordingly he made good by a Proclamation both of his Name and Nature;
as an Argument to excite the Children of Israel to the like practices, when he would perswade them to Mercy and Gentleness unto others, he minds them of their Redemption out of Egypt, Deut. 26. at large,
as an Argument to excite the Children of Israel to the like practices, when he would persuade them to Mercy and Gentleness unto Others, he minds them of their Redemption out of Egypt, Deuteronomy 26. At large,
So that considering the essential goodness of the nature of God, we may soon see how acceptable a quarrelsome, furious and revengeful Christian is to him.
So that considering the essential Goodness of the nature of God, we may soon see how acceptable a quarrelsome, furious and revengeful Christian is to him.
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nay, and since too, he has commanded us to go and do likewise, he can never certainly approve of those, whose pride and passions hurry them on to those Actions that are so directly contrary unto his Nature and Commands.
nay, and since too, he has commanded us to go and do likewise, he can never Certainly approve of those, whose pride and passion hurry them on to those Actions that Are so directly contrary unto his Nature and Commands.
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So on the other hand considering the essential Holiness of the Divine nature too, we may easily guess what welcome a wicked and ungodly Wretch shall find from him at last;
So on the other hand considering the essential Holiness of the Divine nature too, we may Easily guess what welcome a wicked and ungodly Wretch shall find from him At last;
Can two walk together, says the Prophet Amos, except they be agreed? Light may as soon have fellowship with Darkness, as Christ with Belial or a merciful and holy God, with a malicious and profane man:
Can two walk together, Says the Prophet Amos, except they be agreed? Light may as soon have fellowship with Darkness, as christ with Belial or a merciful and holy God, with a malicious and profane man:
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Nay, we are told that the happiness of another World consists in our Resemblance and likeness unto God. 1 John 3.2. VVe know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him:
Nay, we Are told that the happiness of Another World consists in our Resemblance and likeness unto God. 1 John 3.2. We know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him:
For though he have all that heart can wish, yet if there be any thing he apprehends ever hereafter likely to disturb his joys, it doth very much abate the edge of his appetite,
For though he have all that heart can wish, yet if there be any thing he apprehends ever hereafter likely to disturb his Joys, it does very much abate the edge of his appetite,
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and sower the whole lump of his enjoyments; therefore says the wise man, Prov. 1.33. VVho so hearkneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil;
and sour the Whole lump of his enjoyments; Therefore Says the wise man, Curae 1.33. Who so harkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from Fear of evil;
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so amidst all the Crosses that we can be exercised withall, a heart well fraught with love, will so far calm and compose our spirits, that we can never think ourselves miserable;
so amid all the Crosses that we can be exercised withal, a heart well fraught with love, will so Far Cam and compose our spirits, that we can never think ourselves miserable;
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nay all things consider'd, he is no bodies Foe but his own, since all the mischief he intended another, Rebounds back again with greater force against himself;
nay all things considered, he is no bodies Foe but his own, since all the mischief he intended Another, Rebounds back again with greater force against himself;
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it's the priviledg which the true Christian only enjoys above all other persons in the World, that those things that are his Duty, are both his Interest and his glory too,
it's the privilege which the true Christian only enjoys above all other Persons in the World, that those things that Are his Duty, Are both his Interest and his glory too,
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What therefore are all the Duties of Religion enjoyn'd him here on Earth, but so many accomplishments to make him fit for Heaven? What are all the Graces of the Gospel,
What Therefore Are all the Duties of Religion enjoined him Here on Earth, but so many accomplishments to make him fit for Heaven? What Are all the Graces of the Gospel,
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and to live Righteously, and soberly, and Godly in this present evil VVorld, but only that thereby he may be capable of an Inheritance amongst those that are thus Sanctified? To what end are we Required to be Renewed in the Spirit of our minds after the Image of him that Created us, but that by our being thus like him, we may be able to see him as he is,
and to live Righteously, and soberly, and Godly in this present evil World, but only that thereby he may be capable of an Inheritance among those that Are thus Sanctified? To what end Are we Required to be Renewed in the Spirit of our minds After the Image of him that Created us, but that by our being thus like him, we may be able to see him as he is,
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That if a man say I love God, and hateth his Brother, he is a Lyar. Now this excellent Grace, which is so much our Duty here, makes up the chiefest part of our happiness hereafter,
That if a man say I love God, and hates his Brother, he is a Lyar. Now this excellent Grace, which is so much our Duty Here, makes up the chiefest part of our happiness hereafter,
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And indeed, if we do but consider what the imployment of the Saints in Heaven is, we shall find it to consist wholly in the highest acts of love that can be, in which they are continually exercised;
And indeed, if we do but Consider what the employment of the Saints in Heaven is, we shall find it to consist wholly in the highest acts of love that can be, in which they Are continually exercised;
all its Laws are wholesome and good, and such as a wise man would choose to be guided by, Deut. 4.6. Moses tells the Children of Israel, that the Observation of those Laws that he taught them, would be their Wisdome, and their understanding in the sight of the Nations, who would be ready to give this Character of them, that they were above all others, a wise and understanding People;
all its Laws Are wholesome and good, and such as a wise man would choose to be guided by, Deuteronomy 4.6. Moses tells the Children of Israel, that the Observation of those Laws that he taught them, would be their Wisdom, and their understanding in the sighed of the nations, who would be ready to give this Character of them, that they were above all Others, a wise and understanding People;
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and illustrated by our Saviours admirable exposition upon on it in the Mount? Certainly there is nothing in the World more sweet and taking, nothing that comes so near the Reason and the Interest of Mankind;
and illustrated by our Saviors admirable exposition upon on it in the Mount? Certainly there is nothing in the World more sweet and taking, nothing that comes so near the Reason and the Interest of Mankind;
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nay, even the severest duties of it, which seem the most contrary to our natural Tempers and Constitutions, such as are Meekness and Humility, Repentance and self-denyal, Mortification of our Lusts and passions,
nay, even the Severest duties of it, which seem the most contrary to our natural Tempers and Constitutions, such as Are Meekness and Humility, Repentance and self-denial, Mortification of our Lustiest and passion,
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yet no man can think it so, that compares the restless Torment, and continual slavery of a malicious and revengeful Spirit, with the delights and sweetness of Love,
yet no man can think it so, that compares the restless Torment, and continual slavery of a malicious and revengeful Spirit, with the delights and sweetness of Love,
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but only to excite us to the like practices one towards another? And therefore at the last day, this is the main thing that we shall be accountable for;
but only to excite us to the like practices one towards Another? And Therefore At the last day, this is the main thing that we shall be accountable for;
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so that if there be any thing more necessary than other, in order to the obtaining of everlasting Salvation, it must certainly be this, hatred and malice being of all other things the most odious in the sight of God,
so that if there be any thing more necessary than other, in order to the obtaining of everlasting Salvation, it must Certainly be this, hatred and malice being of all other things the most odious in the sighed of God,
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as being so directly contrary to the daily methods of his providence; yea to his very nature and commands, tearing in pieces not only his seamless Coat,
as being so directly contrary to the daily methods of his providence; yea to his very nature and commands, tearing in Pieces not only his seamless Coat,
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1. Bearing with one anothers Infirmities. 2. Dealing by others, as we would have others deal by us. 3. A sincere and earnest endeavour after holiness:
1. Bearing with one another's Infirmities. 2. Dealing by Others, as we would have Others deal by us. 3. A sincere and earnest endeavour After holiness:
and our prosperity as at the beginning. 1. Bearing with one anothers Infirmities; Though it be the design of the Christian Religion, to make us holier than others,
and our Prosperity as At the beginning. 1. Bearing with one another's Infirmities; Though it be the Design of the Christian Religion, to make us Holier than Others,
so far to condescend to the weakness, but not the wickedness of any, as to deny himself that Christian liberty, which otherwise he might have taken, which was doutless that holy guile wherewith he caught so many, upon which account, he recommends the same practice unto us, Rom. 15.1. we then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please our selves;
so Far to condescend to the weakness, but not the wickedness of any, as to deny himself that Christian liberty, which otherwise he might have taken, which was doubtless that holy guile wherewith he caught so many, upon which account, he recommends the same practice unto us, Rom. 15.1. we then that Are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please our selves;
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but more especially the Ministers of the Gospel, who should be men of gentle and peaceable Dispositions, rather composing differences, than fomenting of them.
but more especially the Ministers of the Gospel, who should be men of gentle and peaceable Dispositions, rather composing differences, than fomenting of them.
when reproofs and zeal come cloathed with love, when they see Tears shed for them, and their own interest more look'd after by others, than themselves;
when reproofs and zeal come clothed with love, when they see Tears shed for them, and their own Interest more looked After by Others, than themselves;
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when they see they are rather pittied than hated, and are notwithstanding all their obstinacy and wilfulness, woo'd both by God and Men to accept of happiness, and an Heaven.
when they see they Are rather pitied than hated, and Are notwithstanding all their obstinacy and wilfulness, wooed both by God and Men to accept of happiness, and an Heaven.
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Nay, I am verily perswaded, that many times the Religion of men (at least their ways of exercising of it) does very much follow the Tempers and Constitutions of their Bodies.
Nay, I am verily persuaded, that many times the Religion of men (At least their ways of exercising of it) does very much follow the Tempers and Constitutions of their Bodies.
and the severer duties of Religion, and is doubtless accepted of God; Another, that is of a more lively Complexion, admires the goodness and love of God,
and the severer duties of Religion, and is doubtless accepted of God; another, that is of a more lively Complexion, admires the Goodness and love of God,
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Alas, the minds of men differ many times as much as their faces, and it often happens, that they may as well fall out about the one, as about the other;
Alas, the minds of men differ many times as much as their faces, and it often happens, that they may as well fallen out about the one, as about the other;
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and yet we have liv'd to see men divided both in Opinions and Affections too, in so much that Christianity now (the more's our forrow) is known by nothing more than differences and jarrs,
and yet we have lived to see men divided both in Opinions and Affections too, in so much that Christianity now (the more's our forrow) is known by nothing more than differences and jars,
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and from these arise private grudges against mens persons also, and when our passions are up, we will look back Twenty or Thirty years to find Crimes to upbraid them withall;
and from these arise private grudges against men's Persons also, and when our passion Are up, we will look back Twenty or Thirty Years to find Crimes to upbraid them withal;
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What, because we differ in our Opinions, must we therefore bait and worry one another out of our lives? Doubtless, no Opinion that do's not thwart the Fundamentals of Religion should make a separation,
What, Because we differ in our Opinions, must we Therefore bait and worry one Another out of our lives? Doubtless, no Opinion that do's not thwart the Fundamentals of Religion should make a separation,
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And indeed, if we do but consider the long suffering of God towards us, how much he bears with us every day, we have all the reason in the World to make that excellent Character and Property ours,
And indeed, if we do but Consider the long suffering of God towards us, how much he bears with us every day, we have all the reason in the World to make that excellent Character and Property ours,
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Christianity should appear with all the Ornaments of a meek and quiet Spirit, and shew a Love mix'd with Sorrow, towards those that are Strangers or Enemies to it;
Christianity should appear with all the Ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit, and show a Love mixed with Sorrow, towards those that Are Strangers or Enemies to it;
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When our Saviour Christ came into the World and dwelt amongst us, his design was not only by suffering in our Natures to satisfie Gods justice for us,
When our Saviour christ Come into the World and dwelled among us, his Design was not only by suffering in our Nature's to satisfy God's Justice for us,
And lest this too should be mistaken, he explains it by that which is absolutely the most natural and reasonable principle in the World, which is, to do as we would be done by, Matth. 6.12. Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do you even so unto them;
And lest this too should be mistaken, he explains it by that which is absolutely the most natural and reasonable principle in the World, which is, to do as we would be done by, Matthew 6.12. Whatsoever you would that men should do unto you, do you even so unto them;
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and endeavour'd as much as he could to reduce it into his own practice, and for the sake of it favour'd the Christians to whom at first he was somewhat harsh and rigid;
and endeavoured as much as he could to reduce it into his own practice, and for the sake of it favoured the Christians to whom At First he was somewhat harsh and rigid;
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but let us rather, as much as in us lies, live by this Rule, and upon all occasions, ask our selves, Would we that others should deal thus by us? Would we be contented to be slandred and abus'd, to be rail'd at and affronted, to be cheated and couzned, to be robb'd of our good Names,
but let us rather, as much as in us lies, live by this Rule, and upon all occasions, ask our selves, Would we that Others should deal thus by us? Would we be contented to be slandered and abused, to be railed At and affronted, to be cheated and cozened, to be robbed of our good Names,
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and to have all advantages taken against us? No certainly, we would not: Let us not then act any longer so directly contrary to the Reason of Man-kind,
and to have all advantages taken against us? No Certainly, we would not: Let us not then act any longer so directly contrary to the Reason of Mankind,
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& so at last find from the Judg of all men, the same measure that we have meeted out to others, which is to be proceeded against with all the violence and severities of justice and wrath. But
& so At last find from the Judge of all men, the same measure that we have meeted out to Others, which is to be proceeded against with all the violence and severities of Justice and wrath. But
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Whilst Man continued in that happy state in which he was Created, there was a perfect Peace in Paradise, and this flow'd from that perfect Innocence of his Life and Nature before his Fall;
While Man continued in that happy state in which he was Created, there was a perfect Peace in Paradise, and this flowed from that perfect Innocence of his Life and Nature before his Fallen;
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sow'd Division between the Man and his Wife, made mortal Enemies of Natural Brothers, and taught the whole Greation Rebellion against their lawful Prince,
sowed Division between the Man and his Wife, made Mortal Enemies of Natural Brother's, and taught the Whole Creation Rebellion against their lawful Prince,
The Covetousness of Ahab that made him Murder Naboth: The Pride of Haman that made him thirst after the blood of the Jews; The Ambition of Diotrephes that disturb'd the Churches of Asia; and if we would but lay our hands upon our hearts, we should find that 'tis one Lust or another at the bottom that arms us so unnaturally against one another;
The Covetousness of Ahab that made him Murder Naboth: The Pride of Haman that made him thirst After the blood of the jews; The Ambition of Diotrephes that disturbed the Churches of Asia; and if we would but lay our hands upon our hearts, we should find that it's one Lust or Another At the bottom that arms us so unnaturally against one Another;
While there is envying, & strife, & divisions amongst you, says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 3.3. Are ye not Carnal, and walk as Men? The Man all the while getting the better of the Christian;
While there is envying, & strife, & divisions among you, Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 3.3. are you not Carnal, and walk as Men? The Man all the while getting the better of the Christian;
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we need not be so severe upon other men, whilst we have so many worse Enemies in our own Bosoms, against which it would better become us first to wage war;
we need not be so severe upon other men, while we have so many Worse Enemies in our own Bosoms, against which it would better become us First to wage war;
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It is upon this account therefore, that our Apostle adds this Duty of Holiness to that of Peace, which is the second thing to be consider'd here as necessary in order to the obtaining of everlasting Salvation.
It is upon this account Therefore, that our Apostle adds this Duty of Holiness to that of Peace, which is the second thing to be considered Here as necessary in order to the obtaining of everlasting Salvation.
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See here the necessity of Holiness, Without which, says the Apostle, no man shall see the Lord, then which there cannot be a more powerful motive in the World.
See Here the necessity of Holiness, Without which, Says the Apostle, no man shall see the Lord, then which there cannot be a more powerful motive in the World.
what excellent Promises it makes to excite our hopes in case of Obedience; what amazing threats it lays down to a waken our fears in case of Disobedience;
what excellent Promises it makes to excite our hope's in case of obedience; what amazing Treats it lays down to a waken our fears in case of Disobedience;
And yet if we do but look into the Lives and Conversations of those that have embrac'd it, we shall find the generality of them as great Strangers to the practice of it,
And yet if we do but look into the Lives and Conversations of those that have embraced it, we shall find the generality of them as great Strangers to the practice of it,
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and of another World, and their hopes of Happiness seem to be as strong as the best, flattering themselves with I know not what presumptuous thoughts of Gods mercy;
and of Another World, and their hope's of Happiness seem to be as strong as the best, flattering themselves with I know not what presumptuous thoughts of God's mercy;
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Its true, it promises Eternal Life, but its only unto them that Believe. It offers Heaven and Happiness, but its only unto them that practice Holiness:
Its true, it promises Eternal Life, but its only unto them that Believe. It offers Heaven and Happiness, but its only unto them that practice Holiness:
Since without these, the Apostle assures us, no Man shall see God, shall ever behold his Face with joy and comfort, shall ever have the least place in his Favour here, or in his Glory hereafter.
Since without these, the Apostle assures us, no Man shall see God, shall ever behold his Face with joy and Comfort, shall ever have the least place in his Favour Here, or in his Glory hereafter.
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Which sole consideration is enough, one would think, to calm the most Furious and Revengful, to sweeten the most Sowre and Bitter Disposition, to curb and restrain the utmost fury of all our Lusts;
Which sole consideration is enough, one would think, to Cam the most Furious and Revengeful, to sweeten the most Sour and Bitter Disposition, to curb and restrain the utmost fury of all our Lustiest;
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and in the works of his Commandements, that we, being cleansed from all filthiness, and pollution both of Flesh and Spirit, may so perfect Holiness. in the fear of God, that at last we may enjoy the happiness of his fight and presence for ever.
and in the works of his commandments, that we, being cleansed from all filthiness, and pollution both of Flesh and Spirit, may so perfect Holiness. in the Fear of God, that At last we may enjoy the happiness of his fight and presence for ever.
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for he that Loveth not his Brother, whom he hath seen, how can he Love God whom he hath not seen? And this Commandment have we from him, that he who Loveth God, Loves his Brother also.
for he that Loves not his Brother, whom he hath seen, how can he Love God whom he hath not seen? And this Commandment have we from him, that he who Loves God, Loves his Brother also.
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WHoever considers the Nature of that New Commandment which our Saviour gave of Loving one another, shall find it to be a Duty so rational and convenient, that there cannot be any thing more becomming the Nature of a Man,
WHoever considers the Nature of that New Commandment which our Saviour gave of Loving one Another, shall find it to be a Duty so rational and convenient, that there cannot be any thing more becoming the Nature of a Man,
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But now when we come to consider it in its highest abstraction, and take a prospect of it from that Influence it has not only upon all the actions of our Lives one towards another,
But now when we come to Consider it in its highest abstraction, and take a prospect of it from that Influence it has not only upon all the actions of our Lives one towards Another,
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and the sincerity of our hearts towards God, our Love to our Brethren being the mark and sigh of our love to him, without which, all our Religious pretences are but vain and foolish,
and the sincerity of our hearts towards God, our Love to our Brothers being the mark and sighs of our love to him, without which, all our Religious pretences Are but vain and foolish,
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For if a Man say I love God, and hateth his Brother, he is a Lyar, &c. In which words we have a Proposition laid down, and two Arguments to prove that Proposition.
For if a Man say I love God, and hates his Brother, he is a Liar, etc. In which words we have a Proposition laid down, and two Arguments to prove that Proposition.
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If a man say I love God, and hateth his Brother, and a conclusion deduc'd from thence, he is a Lyar, the very thing it self carrying a contradiction in its terms;
If a man say I love God, and hates his Brother, and a conclusion deduced from thence, he is a Liar, the very thing it self carrying a contradiction in its terms;
yet all his Love is but false and counterfeit, and he himself, without mincing the matter, is no better than a Lyar, which the Apostle does not only say,
yet all his Love is but false and counterfeit, and he himself, without mincing the matter, is no better than a Liar, which the Apostle does not only say,
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For if he doth not Love his Brother, whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? It being more Natural to us, to love those things we see and converse with,
For if he does not Love his Brother, whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? It being more Natural to us, to love those things we see and converse with,
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2. The Apostles second Argument is drawn from the effects and consequence of Love, which is Obedience to the commands and will of any person whom we Love;
2. The Apostles second Argument is drawn from the effects and consequence of Love, which is obedience to the commands and will of any person whom we Love;
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And thus the notion of loving God in Scripture, but more especially in the New Testament, seems to be taken most fitly for one most eminent act of love amongst all men, viz. that of doing those things that are most acceptable and well-pleasing to the Beloved, either as tending most to his good,
And thus the notion of loving God in Scripture, but more especially in the New Testament, seems to be taken most fitly for one most eminent act of love among all men, viz. that of doing those things that Are most acceptable and Well-pleasing to the beloved, either as tending most to his good,
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It necessarily follows, that our Obedience to the mind and will of God in the highest and most perfect manner, is styl'd the loving of him, this being indeed the prime,
It necessarily follows, that our obedience to the mind and will of God in the highest and most perfect manner, is styled the loving of him, this being indeed the prime,
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and yet takes no care to Oblige and Gratifie him, especially to, when he has but one only way of doing it, viz. by Obedience too his Commands, amongst all which, I know none press'd more earnestly upon us,
and yet Takes no care to Oblige and Gratify him, especially to, when he has but one only Way of doing it, viz. by obedience too his Commands, among all which, I know none pressed more earnestly upon us,
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so that I suppose, by this time, we may from hence conclude, That where there is no true Love to our Brother, there can be no true Religion towards God.
so that I suppose, by this time, we may from hence conclude, That where there is no true Love to our Brother, there can be no true Religion towards God.
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1. I shall endeavour to prove the Proposition, and that 1. From the natural dependance of all Religion upon Love. 2. From the Pernitious Nature of Envy and Hatred, which is destructive to all Religion.
1. I shall endeavour to prove the Proposition, and that 1. From the natural dependence of all Religion upon Love. 2. From the Pernicious Nature of Envy and Hatred, which is destructive to all Religion.
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If we do but consider the Nature of Religion, we shall find it so necessarily built upon the foundations of Love, that it's impossible for it to stand upon any other Basis;
If we do but Consider the Nature of Religion, we shall find it so necessarily built upon the foundations of Love, that it's impossible for it to stand upon any other Basis;
And therefore our Saviour Christ answering that subtle Question of the Lawyer, touching the first and great Commandment, makes this one duty of Love to be the fulfilling of the whole Law, On these two Commandments, viz. Love to God and to our Neighbour hang all the Law and the Prophets:
And Therefore our Saviour christ answering that subtle Question of the Lawyer, touching the First and great Commandment, makes this one duty of Love to be the fulfilling of the Whole Law, On these two commandments, viz. Love to God and to our Neighbour hang all the Law and the prophets:
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Master, what shall I do to Inherit Eternal Life? Where the Answer is the same, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy Heart, v. 25, 27. with all thy Soul, with all thy Mind, and with all thy Strength;
Master, what shall I do to Inherit Eternal Life? Where the Answer is the same, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy Heart, v. 25, 27. with all thy Soul, with all thy Mind, and with all thy Strength;
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all his other Attributes of Power and Majesty, Justice and Equity, Purity and Holiness, and whatever the Divine Nature is perfect in besides, being infinitely above us;
all his other Attributes of Power and Majesty, justice and Equity, Purity and Holiness, and whatever the Divine Nature is perfect in beside, being infinitely above us;
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for as it's Love in him which makes his Sun and Rain to shine and fall upon the Good and Bad, so its that too which makes us Love and Pray for our Enemies, and do them all the good we can:
for as it's Love in him which makes his Sun and Rain to shine and fallen upon the Good and Bad, so its that too which makes us Love and Pray for our Enemies, and do them all the good we can:
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and fights neither with small nor great, but with the all of mans felicity; for by mixing and twining it self into our hearts, it quite stifles our Religion,
and fights neither with small nor great, but with the all of men felicity; for by mixing and twining it self into our hearts, it quite stifles our Religion,
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then thus Presumptuously to sin both against him and our own souls, by presenting our selves before him so directly contrary to his Nature and Commands;
then thus Presumptuously to since both against him and our own Souls, by presenting our selves before him so directly contrary to his Nature and Commands;
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for he has taken such care that his worship should be free from all such impure mixtures of Hatred and Malice, that he will rather for a time dispense with his Worship it self,
for he has taken such care that his worship should be free from all such impure mixtures of Hatred and Malice, that he will rather for a time dispense with his Worship it self,
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Whereby it appears that the Performance of any outward Service unto God, without Love to our Brother, is very displeasing unto him, who requires Mercy rather than Sacrifice at our hands:
Whereby it appears that the Performance of any outward Service unto God, without Love to our Brother, is very displeasing unto him, who requires Mercy rather than Sacrifice At our hands:
whilst they so constantly repeat that bless'd form of Prayer which our Saviour taught his Disciples without this Grace of Love in their hearts, they do even challenge the Power of God unto their own Damnation:
while they so constantly repeat that blessed from of Prayer which our Saviour taught his Disciples without this Grace of Love in their hearts, they do even challenge the Power of God unto their own Damnation:
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than an House divided against it self can, (as may be seen in many fatal instances both at home and abroad) it is so contrary unto all Religion too, that where-ever, its entertain'd like a little Leaven, it soures the whole lump,
than an House divided against it self can, (as may be seen in many fatal instances both At home and abroad) it is so contrary unto all Religion too, that wherever, its entertained like a little Leaven, it soures the Whole lump,
And then, I hope, there's no man will think St John either Uncivil or Uncharitable in thus plainly giving the Lye to all pretenders to Religion towards God, without Love to their Brethren too;
And then, I hope, there's no man will think Saint John either Uncivil or Uncharitable in thus plainly giving the Lie to all pretenders to Religion towards God, without Love to their Brothers too;
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3. The Proposition will yet farther appear to be True, from the Providence of God who has made the Love of our Brother to be the mark and sign of our Love to him.
3. The Proposition will yet farther appear to be True, from the Providence of God who has made the Love of our Brother to be the mark and Signen of our Love to him.
If we do but consider the Nature of that Relation which we stand in one towards another, we shall easily perceive that this piece of Gods providence, in making the Love of our Brother to be the mark and sign of our Love to him, is grounded and bottom'd upon as great Reason as any is in the World;
If we do but Consider the Nature of that Relation which we stand in one towards Another, we shall Easily perceive that this piece of God's providence, in making the Love of our Brother to be the mark and Signen of our Love to him, is grounded and bottomed upon as great Reason as any is in the World;
If therefore the Members fall out, and be at Enmity one with another, they can never agree and be at peace with the Head. Besides, there can be no other way of shewing our Love to God than this;
If Therefore the Members fallen out, and be At Enmity one with Another, they can never agree and be At peace with the Head. Beside, there can be no other Way of showing our Love to God than this;
And then seeing the Divine Nature is so far beyond the expressions of our Love, we must look out some other way, by which we may more clearly evidence it,
And then seeing the Divine Nature is so Far beyond the expressions of our Love, we must look out Some other Way, by which we may more clearly evidence it,
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Besides, can there be a better way of shewing our Love to God, than this which he himself hath taught us? And herein was the Love of God manifest to us in that he laid down his life for us, thereby doing that for us which we stood in the greatest need of;
Beside, can there be a better Way of showing our Love to God, than this which he himself hath taught us? And herein was the Love of God manifest to us in that he laid down his life for us, thereby doing that for us which we stood in the greatest need of;
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And I am sure there is nothing Resembles God so much, as that which he set his own Image upon at first, viz. Mankind, in respect of which we being all his Off-spring, ought to Love as Brethren. But
And I am sure there is nothing Resembles God so much, as that which he Set his own Image upon At First, viz. Mankind, in respect of which we being all his Offspring, ought to Love as Brothers. But
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and when it cannot choose but believe them, yet even then it hopes better, and therefore it endureth all things too. You know what mischief the evil Report that was brought upon Canaan did,
and when it cannot choose but believe them, yet even then it hope's better, and Therefore it Endureth all things too. You know what mischief the evil Report that was brought upon Canaan did,
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and instead thereof, led them a tedious march through a troublesome Wilderness; nor shall they fare better, who are thus guilty in this matter amongst us;
and instead thereof, led them a tedious march through a troublesome Wilderness; nor shall they fare better, who Are thus guilty in this matter among us;
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where you may farther observe, that the Apostle doth not call them Slanderers, but Tatlers and busie bodies, such as do not invent, but divulge Stories;
where you may farther observe, that the Apostle does not call them Slanderers, but Tattlers and busy bodies, such as do not invent, but divulge Stories;
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Is this to help an Enemies Oxe or Ass out of a Pit, when we endeavour all we can to plunge him into a Deeper? Is this to do like that good Samaritan, whom our Saviour has propounded for our Pattern and example,
Is this to help an Enemies Ox or Ass out of a Pit, when we endeavour all we can to plunge him into a Deeper? Is this to do like that good Samaritan, whom our Saviour has propounded for our Pattern and Exampl,
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and instead of Wine and Oyl, we pour Vinegar and Gall into the wounds of his Reputation? No sure, this is so gross a piece of ill nature, that it looks rather like a maxime of Hell,
and instead of Wine and Oil, we pour Vinegar and Gall into the wounds of his Reputation? No sure, this is so gross a piece of ill nature, that it looks rather like a maxim of Hell,
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And can there be a greater hindrance of our love than this, when we shall thus rashly deprive one another of our nearest and dearest concern? This is to have an evil eye of our own,
And can there be a greater hindrance of our love than this, when we shall thus rashly deprive one Another of our nearest and dearest concern? This is to have an evil eye of our own,
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And here I would not be understood, as if I did condemn all Admonitions and Reproofs, all observation of other mens Actions, (for then I should be at present silent my self) no I mean only such as pass unkind Interpretations upon them,
And Here I would not be understood, as if I did condemn all Admonitions and Reproofs, all observation of other men's Actions, (for then I should be At present silent my self) no I mean only such as pass unkind Interpretations upon them,
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and withall, how we may be as bad deceiv'd in others, how we have thought, that to be a sullen Moroseness, which has only been a Retir'dness for Meditation, that to be Pride and Haughtiness, which has been a brave Generosity and Nobleness of Spirit, that to be folly, which has been the greatest Wisdome;
and withal, how we may be as bad deceived in Others, how we have Thought, that to be a sullen Moroseness, which has only been a Retiredness for Meditation, that to be Pride and Haughtiness, which has been a brave Generosity and Nobleness of Spirit, that to be folly, which has been the greatest Wisdom;
Indeed we may, and might sometimes, to put a difference between one Brother and another in the measures and degrees of our Love, according to the different degrees of their deserts,
Indeed we may, and might sometime, to put a difference between one Brother and Another in the measures and Degrees of our Love, according to the different Degrees of their deserts,
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This indeed has been the very Bane of the Churches Unity and Peace, and has been the Cause of those many Divisions under which we groan at this very day;
This indeed has been the very Bane of the Churches Unity and Peace, and has been the Cause of those many Divisions under which we groan At this very day;
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for I am sure that this kind of Love can never come from God, for he makes his Sun to shine upon the Evil and upon the Good, Math. 5.45. and causeth his Rain to fall upon the Just and Ʋnjust:
for I am sure that this kind of Love can never come from God, for he makes his Sun to shine upon the Evil and upon the Good, Math. 5.45. and Causes his Rain to fallen upon the Just and Ʋnjust:
3. I come in the next place to shew how we ought to Love our Brethren? And here the Love that we must bear them, must not be of an ordinary or common Nature;
3. I come in the next place to show how we ought to Love our Brothers? And Here the Love that we must bear them, must not be of an ordinary or Common Nature;
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But yet our Saviour do's not mean there a Love of the same Equality, with that which we have for our selves, which would sometime or other reduce a man to a Natural Absurdity,
But yet our Saviour do's not mean there a Love of the same Equality, with that which we have for our selves, which would sometime or other reduce a man to a Natural Absurdity,
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And since (the greater is our misery) most of our unhappy differences arise from that which should be the greatest Bond of Peace amongst us, viz. Religion, Let us but for a time suspend our strife and jarrs about disputable matters,
And since (the greater is our misery) most of our unhappy differences arise from that which should be the greatest Bound of Peace among us, viz. Religion, Let us but for a time suspend our strife and jars about disputable matters,
for I can never be brought to understand how biting and devouring one another in this life can conduce any thing to our Eternal Peace and Quiet in another life. But
for I can never be brought to understand how biting and devouring one Another in this life can conduce any thing to our Eternal Peace and Quiet in Another life. But
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since this is part of that Happiness which the one looks for, and of that Assurance which the other desires, which can only be esteem'd by the experimental knowledge of it;
since this is part of that Happiness which the one looks for, and of that Assurance which the other Desires, which can only be esteemed by the experimental knowledge of it;
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how miserable then shall they be, whose chief and only Plea shall be found a Lye? When the refusing to cherish and comfort the least of Christs Servants, shall be look'd upon as deny'd unto himself;
how miserable then shall they be, whose chief and only Plea shall be found a Lie? When the refusing to cherish and Comfort the least of Christ Servants, shall be looked upon as denied unto himself;
with what face can these men ask an Heaven of him, who would not give so much as a cup of cold water unto his? How can they lay claim to his Everlasting Love, that us'd all the Cruelty and Spite imaginable against his Members? Can they who would not forgive a Penny, look to be forgiven a Talent? No certainly, they shall have but one Petition of all their Prayers Answer'd, which shall be to be forgiven,
with what face can these men ask an Heaven of him, who would not give so much as a cup of cold water unto his? How can they lay claim to his Everlasting Love, that used all the Cruelty and Spite imaginable against his Members? Can they who would not forgive a Penny, look to be forgiven a Talon? No Certainly, they shall have but one Petition of all their Prayers Answered, which shall be to be forgiven,
thou hast laid a Trap for him, and art taken in a worse thy self: Thou wert unmerciful unto him, and now thou art deliver'd over unto the Tormentors:
thou hast laid a Trap for him, and art taken in a Worse thy self: Thou Wertenberg unmerciful unto him, and now thou art Delivered over unto the Tormentors:
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for the Wise man tells us, that A Brother offended is harder to be won than a strong City, Prov. 18, 19. and their Contentions are like the Bars of a Castle:
for the Wise man tells us, that A Brother offended is harder to be wone than a strong city, Curae 18, 19. and their Contentions Are like the Bars of a Castle:
Let therefore nothing separate you from the Love of one another, that so nothing may be able to separate you from the Love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, to whom with the Eternal, Immortal, Invisible,
Let Therefore nothing separate you from the Love of one Another, that so nothing may be able to separate you from the Love of God, which is in christ jesus, to whom with the Eternal, Immortal, Invisible,
