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Mr. JENKINS 's Forenoon SERMON Aug. 17. 1662. TEXT: HEBR. 11.38. The former Part of the Verse, Of whom the World was not worthy.
Mr. JENKINS is Forenoon SERMON Aug. 17. 1662. TEXT: HEBREW. 11.38. The former Part of the Verse, Of whom the World was not worthy.
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THe Apostle in this excellent Chapter (that by some is deservedly called, a little Book of Martyrs) discovers the triumph of Faith,
THe Apostle in this excellent Chapter (that by Some is deservedly called, a little Book of Martyrs) discovers the triumph of Faith,
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or victory against all difficulty we meet with: First, Faith it assents to Truths be they never so improbable.
or victory against all difficulty we meet with: First, Faith it assents to Truths be they never so improbable.
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Secondly, It puts men upon Duties, be they never so irrational, or against carnal Interest. Thirdly, It inables to sufferings, be they never so afflictive.
Secondly, It puts men upon Duties, be they never so irrational, or against carnal Interest. Thirdly, It inables to sufferings, be they never so afflictive.
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These Wo•thies went through all by the victory that overcame the world, the bitterness as well as the sweetness thereof.
These Wo•thies went through all by the victory that overcame the world, the bitterness as well as the sweetness thereof.
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In these Verses the Apostle doth two things:
In these Verses the Apostle does two things:
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First, He sets down the greatness and smartness of their sufferings, which are by some Learned men reduced to three Heads:
First, He sets down the greatness and smartness of their sufferings, which Are by Some Learned men reduced to three Heads:
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First, Those sufferings that were to tempt them, and draw them from God, by those pains and tortures they were to undergo.
First, Those sufferings that were to tempt them, and draw them from God, by those pains and tortures they were to undergo.
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Secondly, Those sufferings they underwent in dying.
Secondly, Those sufferings they underwent in dying.
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Thirdly, Their sufferings in regard of wandring and leaving their comforts, rather then they would loose God.
Thirdly, Their sufferings in regard of wandering and leaving their comforts, rather then they would lose God.
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There were all kind of persecutions laid upon these Saints, through all which they waded,
There were all kind of persecutions laid upon these Saints, through all which they waded,
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and never would be brought to forsake God and his truth, for any of them. 2. We have here the excellency of the sufferer,
and never would be brought to forsake God and his truth, for any of them. 2. We have Here the excellency of the sufferer,
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and that is in that expression, These men, or these persons, wh•n they were under all these distresses from the world,
and that is in that expression, These men, or these Persons, wh•n they were under all these Distresses from the world,
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yet they were such of whom the world was not worthy.
yet they were such of whom the world was not worthy.
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Brethren, The excellency of these Saints and servants of God is considerable two ways, that we may proceed distinctly and clearly.
Brothers, The excellency of these Saints and Servants of God is considerable two ways, that we may proceed distinctly and clearly.
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First, in reference to the wicked, their excellency was so great that the wicked world was not worthy of them.
First, in Referente to the wicked, their excellency was so great that the wicked world was not worthy of them.
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Secondly, Their excellency is discovered from the estimate or judgment that the Apostle passes upon them, who tells us, that he accounted them to be such,
Secondly, Their excellency is discovered from the estimate or judgement that the Apostle passes upon them, who tells us, that he accounted them to be such,
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though they were under such distresses and troubles, yet they were a people of whom the world was not worthy.
though they were under such Distresses and Troubles, yet they were a people of whom the world was not worthy.
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I shall fall upon the due estimation the blessed Apostle raises upon these persecuted Saints, who was enlightned by the Spirit of God,
I shall fallen upon the due estimation the blessed Apostle raises upon these persecuted Saints, who was enlightened by the Spirit of God,
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and so was able to passe a right sentence upon these persecuted Saints; from this I raise this ensuing Observation.
and so was able to pass a right sentence upon these persecuted Saints; from this I raise this ensuing Observation.
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Observ. That a godly man doth see a very great worth and excellency in the people of God in the midst of all their troubles and distresses;
Observation That a godly man does see a very great worth and excellency in the people of God in the midst of all their Troubles and Distresses;
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Or, That a godly man, a gracious heart, one that hath spiritual Spectacles, does see an excellency and worth in the people of God, in the midst of all trouble and persecution that can befall them.
Or, That a godly man, a gracious heart, one that hath spiritual Spectacles, does see an excellency and worth in the people of God, in the midst of all trouble and persecution that can befall them.
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Here I shall handle it first doctrinally according to my constant method, then come to improve it by way of Application.
Here I shall handle it First doctrinally according to my constant method, then come to improve it by Way of Application.
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For the Doctrinal handling of it, there are two things must be discovered;
For the Doctrinal handling of it, there Are two things must be discovered;
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First, Wherein the high estimation of a gracious heart does appear, wherein it doth discover it self, wherein they shew they have such an high estimation.
First, Wherein the high estimation of a gracious heart does appear, wherein it does discover it self, wherein they show they have such an high estimation.
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Secondly, Whence it is, and how it comes to pass, that godly men have this high and honourable esteem of the Saints and people of God in their troubles and distresses which befall them.
Secondly, Whence it is, and how it comes to pass, that godly men have this high and honourable esteem of the Saints and people of God in their Troubles and Distresses which befall them.
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For the first, Wherein the high estimation of a gracious heart does appear, I shall shew it in five or six following particulars.
For the First, Wherein the high estimation of a gracious heart does appear, I shall show it in five or six following particulars.
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First, It appears in this, In that they are not ashamed of owning their persons and faith, that they profess in their troubles and distress•s;
First, It appears in this, In that they Are not ashamed of owning their Persons and faith, that they profess in their Troubles and distress•s;
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the society of the people of God, and the fellowship of the Faith and profession, is highly respected by a gracious heart, let the Saints lye under never so great distresses.
the society of the people of God, and the fellowship of the Faith and profession, is highly respected by a gracious heart, let the Saints lie under never so great Distresses.
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This is manifest in Moses in the 25. and 26. Verses of this Chapter, He chose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
This is manifest in Moses in the 25. and 26. Verses of this Chapter, He chosen rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
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then to injoy all the pleasure and preferment of Pharaohs Court. The Israelites Religion the profession of the true God,then to enjoy all the pleasure and preferment of Pharaohs Court. The Israelites Religion the profession of the true God,
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and owning the faith and those Truths the Israelites stood up for, this was that which Moses would not desert:
and owning the faith and those Truths the Israelites stood up for, this was that which Moses would not desert:
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and thence it was he did not desert their company and society, but went and visited them when they lay under those burthens under which they lay.
and thence it was he did not desert their company and society, but went and visited them when they lay under those burdens under which they lay.
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Secondly, The second thing wherein is discovered so high an estimation of the Saints and people of God in sufferings, is their sympathizing,
Secondly, The second thing wherein is discovered so high an estimation of the Saints and people of God in sufferings, is their sympathizing,
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and follow-feeling with them in their sufferings, if it goes ill with the Church and people of God, all the rest sympathizes with them;
and follow-feeling with them in their sufferings, if it Goes ill with the Church and people of God, all the rest sympathizes with them;
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if one member suffers all the rest suffer.
if one member suffers all the rest suffer.
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Instance, Nehemiah (who had the greatest favour of the greatest Prince then on earth) he lookt with a sad countenance because of the sufferings of the Saints and people of God; Nehem. 2.2. Wherefore the King said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart.
Instance, Nehemiah (who had the greatest favour of the greatest Prince then on earth) he looked with a sad countenance Because of the sufferings of the Saints and people of God; Nehemiah 2.2. Wherefore the King said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing Else but sorrow of heart.
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Then I was very sore afraid, and answered the King, Because of the distresses the people of God lie under: Then I was very soar afraid, and answered the King, Because of the Distresses the people of God lie under:
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The pleasure of Musick should never be with him, says David in Psal 137.6. If I do not remember th•e, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth;
The pleasure of Music should never be with him, Says David in Psalm 137.6. If I do not Remember th•e, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my Mouth;
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if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
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As it is with two strings in an instrument rightly tuned, if one be touched, the other trembles;
As it is with two strings in an Instrument rightly tuned, if one be touched, the other trembles;
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if one servant of Christ be in a suffering condition the rest suffers with him;
if one servant of christ be in a suffering condition the rest suffers with him;
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this is the damp of all worldly delight, if it be ill with any of the people of God the rest suffer in the way of compassion.
this is the damp of all worldly delight, if it be ill with any of the people of God the rest suffer in the Way of compassion.
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Thirdly, In that they can plead for them, and take their parts, when they are never so much out of favour,
Thirdly, In that they can plead for them, and take their parts, when they Are never so much out of favour,
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when they are never so much despised and abused:
when they Are never so much despised and abused:
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This was in the case of Jonathan, how he pleaded for poor David before his cruel father Saul, though Saul called him a cursed son,
This was in the case of Johnathan, how he pleaded for poor David before his cruel father Saul, though Saul called him a cursed son,
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and fell foul on his mother because of him.
and fell foul on his mother Because of him.
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See this in the case of Esther, though it was death to go in to the King to plead for the Jews, yet for all this she says, If I perish, I perish;
See this in the case of Esther, though it was death to go in to the King to plead for the jews, yet for all this she Says, If I perish, I perish;
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resolved I am, come what will come of it, in I will go, I can die, but I cannot be silent.
resolved I am, come what will come of it, in I will go, I can die, but I cannot be silent.
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Fourthly, In that they will relieve them, and help and supply them with all needful good things they can,
Fourthly, In that they will relieve them, and help and supply them with all needful good things they can,
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if they cannot do what they would, they will do for them what they can:
if they cannot do what they would, they will do for them what they can:
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See this in the case of Jeremiah, chap. 38. vers. 8, 11, 12, 13. Ebedmelech went forth out of the Kings house,
See this in the case of Jeremiah, chap. 38. vers. 8, 11, 12, 13. Ebedmelech went forth out of the Kings house,
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and spake to the King —:
and spoke to the King —:
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So Ebedmelech took the men with him, and went into the house of the king under the treasury,
So Ebedmelech took the men with him, and went into the house of the King under the treasury,
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and took thence old cast clouts, and old rotten rags, and let them down by cords into the dungeon to Jeremiah.and took thence old cast clouts, and old rotten rags, and let them down by cords into the dungeon to Jeremiah.
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And Ebedmel on the Ethiopian said unto Jeremiah, Put now these old cast clouts, and rotten rags under thine arm-holes under the cords. And Ebedmel on the Ethiopian said unto Jeremiah, Put now these old cast clouts, and rotten rags under thine armholes under the cords.
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And Jeremiah did so• So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon,
And Jeremiah did so• So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon,
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and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison. He would never be quiet, till he had got the Prophet out of the dungeon,and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison. He would never be quiet, till he had god the Prophet out of the dungeon,
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and though the cords were lined with rags, yet more with love, and this savour of Ebedmelech God remembred, 1 Kings 18.4. Obadiahs master was not only an oppressor of the Saints and Prophets of God, but a very great persecutor:
and though the cords were lined with rags, yet more with love, and this savour of Ebedmelech God remembered, 1 Kings 18.4. Obadiah's master was not only an oppressor of the Saints and prophets of God, but a very great persecutor:
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This good man Obadiah took and hid 400 Prophets of the Lord and fed them with bread and water:
This good man Obadiah took and hid 400 prophets of the Lord and fed them with bred and water:
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(I will not undertake to prophesie to you this day, yet time may come when bread and water may be good food for a faithful Prophet.) Here note the gracious disposition of good Obadiah; as well as the providence of God in this act. 2 Tim. 1.16, 17, 18. The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus, for he oft refreshed me,
(I will not undertake to prophesy to you this day, yet time may come when bred and water may be good food for a faithful Prophet.) Here note the gracious disposition of good Obadiah; as well as the providence of God in this act. 2 Tim. 1.16, 17, 18. The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus, for he oft refreshed me,
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and was not ashamed of my chain. But when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently and found me.
and was not ashamed of my chain. But when he was in Room, he sought me out very diligently and found me.
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The Lord grant unto him, that he may finde mercy of the Lord in that day:
The Lord grant unto him, that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day:
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and in how many thing's he ministred unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. A most admirable Scripture to this purpose;and in how many thing's he ministered unto me At Ephesus, thou Knowest very well. A most admirable Scripture to this purpose;
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Blessed Paul being thrown into prison, being in bonds, Onesiphorus often refresht him, and was not ashamed of his chains? How did he shew this? When he was in Rome, he sought him out diligently;
Blessed Paul being thrown into prison, being in bonds, Onesiphorus often refreshed him, and was not ashamed of his chains? How did he show this? When he was in Room, he sought him out diligently;
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By the way note, That Rome was the place where the cruel Nero was Emperour, it was the place where much blood of the Martyrs was spilt,
By the Way note, That Room was the place where the cruel Nero was Emperor, it was the place where much blood of the Martyrs was spilled,
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yet there this good man sought out Paul diligently:
yet there this good man sought out Paul diligently:
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Mark what follows, which is the prayer of Paul, The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day.
Mark what follows, which is the prayer of Paul, The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day.
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I profess Sirs, I had rather have the prayers of Paul, then the preferments of the greatest Court on earth:
I profess Sirs, I had rather have the Prayers of Paul, then the preferments of the greatest Court on earth:
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Christians, it is the greatest treasure in your house, to have the prayers of good men to God for you:
Christians, it is the greatest treasure in your house, to have the Prayers of good men to God for you:
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You that have shewn your great and abundant love to the Saints and Servants of God in distress:
You that have shown your great and abundant love to the Saints and Servants of God in distress:
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I do from my soul beg the like mercy for you, that whatever you have done for his, may be ten thousand times made up by him, that you may find mercy in that day,
I do from my soul beg the like mercy for you, that whatever you have done for his, may be ten thousand times made up by him, that you may find mercy in that day,
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and truly Sirs, in that day mercy will be worth receiving.
and truly Sirs, in that day mercy will be worth receiving.
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Fifthly, They supplicate to God for them, they do not go to the Throne of Grace for themselves,
Fifthly, They supplicate to God for them, they do not go to the Throne of Grace for themselves,
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but Sion is in their thoughts.
but Sion is in their thoughts.
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I am confident it is so with some, and am perswaded it is so with all;
I am confident it is so with Some, and am persuaded it is so with all;
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they never beg daily bread for themselves, but they remember Sion: In the 51 Psalm, David was under trouble of Conscience, soultrouble, which is the soul of trouble,
they never beg daily bred for themselves, but they Remember Sion: In the 51 Psalm, David was under trouble of Conscience, soultrouble, which is the soul of trouble,
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yet at the latter end of the 51 Psalm he breaks out into this earnest supplication to God.
yet At the latter end of the 51 Psalm he breaks out into this earnest supplication to God.
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Do good in thy good pleasure unto Sion, build thou up the walls of Jerusalem:Do good in thy good pleasure unto Sion, built thou up the walls of Jerusalem:
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So long as it is ill with the people of God, so long they are earnest with God;
So long as it is ill with the people of God, so long they Are earnest with God;
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and though they cannot overcome men with their prayers (which by the way they are to endeavour) yet they will never leave supplicating the Almighty, till they have overcome.
and though they cannot overcome men with their Prayers (which by the Way they Are to endeavour) yet they will never leave supplicating the Almighty, till they have overcome.
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As the sufferings of Gods people are precious in the sight of God, so they are in the sight of the people of God.
As the sufferings of God's people Are precious in the sighed of God, so they Are in the sighed of the people of God.
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I come now to shew whence it is, That there is such an high esteem in the people of God, of the people of God, when under trouble and distress;
I come now to show whence it is, That there is such an high esteem in the people of God, of the people of God, when under trouble and distress;
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for this take two Heads of Reasons. First, In regard of those of the people of God that do behold their sufferings.
for this take two Heads of Reasons. First, In regard of those of the people of God that do behold their sufferings.
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Secondly, In regard of those people of God that are in sufferings.
Secondly, In regard of those people of God that Are in sufferings.
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First, In regard those of the people of God, that do behold their sufferings, troubles and distresses, in three regards.
First, In regard those of the people of God, that do behold their sufferings, Troubles and Distresses, in three regards.
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First, Those of the people of God that look upon others in trouble, though they are such as may differ from them, in regard of outward estate;
First, Those of the people of God that look upon Others in trouble, though they Are such as may differ from them, in regard of outward estate;
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one may be in honour, the other in dishonour, yet they have an interest in the same head,
one may be in honour, the other in dishonour, yet they have an Interest in the same head,
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and do belong to the same body that they do; they are not wooden leggs, nor glasse eyes;
and do belong to the same body that they do; they Are not wooden legs, nor glass eyes;
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therefore Christ is called the ommon aviour, and the Saviour of the body, the whole Church:
Therefore christ is called the ommon aviour, and the Saviour of the body, the Whole Church:
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Faith it is called, the like precious faith, 2 Pet. 1 ch. in the beginning.
Faith it is called, the like precious faith, 2 Pet. 1 changed. in the beginning.
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The saith of one believer does as trnely lay hold on Christ, as the saith of another.
The Says of one believer does as trnely lay hold on christ, as the Says of Another.
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This salvation is called common salvation:
This salvation is called Common salvation:
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my meaning is, this outward disproportion, as to birth and education, puts no difference at all in a spiritual respect, between believer and believer:
my meaning is, this outward disproportion, as to birth and education, puts no difference At all in a spiritual respect, between believer and believer:
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a King and a Beggar all one in Christ;
a King and a Beggar all one in christ;
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a Iew or a Greek, a great Scholar, or a poor ignorant man, as to the spiritual state, all one, made happy the same way.
a Iew or a Greek, a great Scholar, or a poor ignorant man, as to the spiritual state, all one, made happy the same Way.
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Secondly, Because they look at Spiritual excellency, and are able to discern spiritual excellency;
Secondly, Because they look At Spiritual excellency, and Are able to discern spiritual excellency;
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they have a renewed Judgement, as they look upon their old courses and sinnes with a new eye,
they have a renewed Judgement, as they look upon their old courses and Sins with a new eye,
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so they look upon their company with a new e•e: those that before they highly esteem'd they now disesteem:
so they look upon their company with a new e•e: those that before they highly esteemed they now disesteem:
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those persons that before hey esteem'd a damp to their mirth, they now look upon them as the excellent ones of the earth Prov. 12. v. 26. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour.
those Persons that before heigh esteemed a damp to their mirth, they now look upon them as the excellent ones of the earth Curae 12. v. 26. The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour.
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In the 16 Psalme, sayes David My goodnesse extends not to thee, but to the Saints;
In the 16 Psalm, Says David My Goodness extends not to thee, but to the Saints;
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the excellent ones in wh•m is all my delight. Here was a renewed estimation, David saw excellency in these which worldlings despised.the excellent ones in wh•m is all my delight. Here was a renewed estimation, David saw excellency in these which worldlings despised.
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A carnal eye sees no glory but in carnal objects; Worlding blesse the Covetous, whom the Lord abhorrs.
A carnal eye sees no glory but in carnal objects; Worlding bless the Covetous, whom the Lord abhors.
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A gracious heart sees a spiritual worth in a man divested of worldly enjoyments, as a curious eye may,
A gracious heart sees a spiritual worth in a man divested of worldly enjoyments, as a curious eye may,
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and does see a great deal of Art and Curiosity in a picture, though in a broken frame.
and does see a great deal of Art and Curiosity in a picture, though in a broken frame.
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A Beast can see the shining of a Diamond, but knowes not the worth of it;
A Beast can see the shining of a Diamond, but knows not the worth of it;
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a beast will rather lick up a lock of Hay, then a Diamond, though of never so great value.
a beast will rather lick up a lock of Hay, then a Diamond, though of never so great valve.
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A wicked man wants a spirit of discerning.
A wicked man Wants a Spirit of discerning.
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The people of God are the Workmanship of God, which a godly man is very much taken withall;
The people of God Are the Workmanship of God, which a godly man is very much taken withal;
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not with the greatnesse, but with the goodnesse that is in them.
not with the greatness, but with the Goodness that is in them.
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The four Monarchs of the earth is exprest by four beasts, which shews their cruelty, not their curiosity, in observing that of God which may be observed.
The four Monarchs of the earth is expressed by four beasts, which shows their cruelty, not their curiosity, in observing that of God which may be observed.
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A child is taken with the Gay, but a Learned man is taken with the Learning, and Art of a lesson.
A child is taken with the Gay, but a Learned man is taken with the Learning, and Art of a Lesson.
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Thirdly, A child of God, is one that highly esteemes the people of God, judging of them as God judges.
Thirdly, A child of God, is one that highly esteems the people of God, judging of them as God judges.
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The child esteems as the father esteems:
The child esteems as the father esteems:
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if the father cannot love any one, the ingenious child cannot endure that he should come into the house.
if the father cannot love any one, the ingenious child cannot endure that he should come into the house.
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The Courtier followes the favorite of the King; whom the King honours, they cringe to. But to be sure it is true as to spirituals:
The Courtier follows the favourite of the King; whom the King honours, they cringe to. But to be sure it is true as to spirituals:
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God judges not by the gold ring, or silken shute;
God judges not by the gold ring, or silken shute;
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a sinner is a vile person in Gods account, and so he is in a godly mans account;
a sinner is a vile person in God's account, and so he is in a godly men account;
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God is more taken with a broken-hearted sigh, than with all the gaudery in Solomons Temple.
God is more taken with a brokenhearted sighs, than with all the gaudery in Solomons Temple.
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He did not chuse the Eagle, or the Lion for sacrifice, but the Lamb and the Dove:
He did not choose the Eagl, or the lion for sacrifice, but the Lamb and the Dove:
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not many noble, not many rich, but the poor hath God chosen: He that hath the life of God, he hath the love of God. 2d. Reason, Is from the people of God that are beheld.
not many noble, not many rich, but the poor hath God chosen: He that hath the life of God, he hath the love of God. 2d. Reason, Is from the people of God that Are beheld.
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This will appear in five or six particulars.
This will appear in five or six particulars.
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First, The people of God, those that are truely such let their present condition be what it will, their end shall be happy.
First, The people of God, those that Are truly such let their present condition be what it will, their end shall be happy.
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Men are not regarded in reference to what they have in possession, but what they shall have in reversion:
Men Are not regarded in Referente to what they have in possession, but what they shall have in reversion:
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the poor her care rich in faith, and shall be rich in glory. 1 Peter, 3 ch. The people of God are Heires of glory, coheires with Christ;
the poor her care rich in faith, and shall be rich in glory. 1 Peter, 3 changed. The people of God Are Heirs of glory, coheirs with christ;
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when he shall appear, they shall appear with him in Glory:
when he shall appear, they shall appear with him in Glory:
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they are not possessors here but they are Heires, and are to be look'd upon as what they shall be hereafter:
they Are not Possessors' Here but they Are Heirs, and Are to be looked upon as what they shall be hereafter:
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Here they are Princes going to their Crown, hereafter they shall be possessed of it:
Here they Are Princes going to their Crown, hereafter they shall be possessed of it:
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Here they may be oppressed banish'd, disgrac'd, libeli'd, hereafter they shall shine as the Sun in Glory. 2dly.
Here they may be oppressed banished, disgraced, libelied, hereafter they shall shine as the Sun in Glory. 2dly.
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They are not only such as shall be happy, but they are very usefull and beneficiall in the world, they are those for whose sake the world was made, they are the great common blessings of the world,
They Are not only such as shall be happy, but they Are very useful and beneficial in the world, they Are those for whose sake the world was made, they Are the great Common blessings of the world,
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like fire and water, they are those for whose sake God spares the world.
like fire and water, they Are those for whose sake God spares the world.
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If God would have spared the City for ten righteous persons sake, surely for many tens God spares the world;
If God would have spared the city for ten righteous Persons sake, surely for many tens God spares the world;
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those that are pull'd down by the world, are those for whose sake God doth not pull down the world, they are the soul of the world, as I may so say;
those that Are pulled down by the world, Are those for whose sake God does not pull down the world, they Are the soul of the world, as I may so say;
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If God had gathered in all his Elect, the world would not continue one hour longer. 3dly. The excellency of their performances is highly esteemed, there is a worth in every Holy work that Worldlings are not able to discern;
If God had gathered in all his Elect, the world would not continue one hour longer. 3dly. The excellency of their performances is highly esteemed, there is a worth in every Holy work that Worldlings Are not able to discern;
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Every Heavenly Prayer, and sincerely bestowed Almes, hath a worth that a carnall eye does not see:
Every Heavenly Prayer, and sincerely bestowed Alms, hath a worth that a carnal eye does not see:
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Luther sayes, I had rather do the least truly good work, then obtain all the Conquests of Caesar and Alexander;Luther Says, I had rather do the least truly good work, then obtain all the Conquests of Caesar and Alexander;
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if their good works shall be so rewarded, do you think a holy man can see them and not be taken with them? Many a wicked man when he hears a holy man make an excellent Oration, wishes that he could do so too, it is not from the goodnesse he observes in it,
if their good works shall be so rewarded, do you think a holy man can see them and not be taken with them? Many a wicked man when he hears a holy man make an excellent Oration, wishes that he could do so too, it is not from the Goodness he observes in it,
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or the principle from whence it comes, but from something of naturall accomplishments that he is taken with it;
or the principle from whence it comes, but from something of natural accomplishments that he is taken with it;
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so a Godly man when he hears another Pray excellently, and live holily, he wishes from his heart that he could do so too, his aim is to grow in Holinesse. 4thly.
so a Godly man when he hears Another prey excellently, and live holily, he wishes from his heart that he could do so too, his aim is to grow in Holiness. 4thly.
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The present privileges of the people of God, not only what they shall have hereafter,
The present privileges of the people of God, not only what they shall have hereafter,
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but what they have here, they are freed from a world of Evils that Worldlings lye under, whatever befalls them turns to their benefit, they may be afflicted, but not hurt by affliction;
but what they have Here, they Are freed from a world of Evils that Worldlings lie under, whatever befalls them turns to their benefit, they may be afflicted, but not hurt by affliction;
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the greatest hurt the world does to them, tends to their greatest good; Worldlings may take away their Heads, they cannot their Crown:
the greatest hurt the world does to them, tends to their greatest good; Worldlings may take away their Heads, they cannot their Crown:
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There is a reall communication of a blessed interest in all that is good, for they have an interest in all that God hath or i•;
There is a real communication of a blessed Interest in all that is good, for they have an Interest in all that God hath or i•;
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the power of God is theirs to protect them, the love of God is set upon them, the righteousnesse of God imputed to them,
the power of God is theirs to Pact them, the love of God is Set upon them, the righteousness of God imputed to them,
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so as to acquit them from sin;
so as to acquit them from since;
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so that a childe of God may not only appeal to the bowells of Gods mercy,
so that a child of God may not only appeal to the bowels of God's mercy,
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but to the bar of Justice, all the providences of God shall tend to their good;
but to the bar of justice, all the providences of God shall tend to their good;
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in the 25. Psalm, about the 10th. verse, the Holy Ghost sayes, All the wayes of God are Mercy and Truth, to them that are in Covenant with him;
in the 25. Psalm, about the 10th. verse, the Holy Ghost Says, All the ways of God Are Mercy and Truth, to them that Are in Covenant with him;
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they are Mercy because they are appointed to do them good, and Truth because they shall certainly do them good;
they Are Mercy Because they Are appointed to do them good, and Truth Because they shall Certainly do them good;
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Christ, and God, and all is laid out for the good of a Godly man.
christ, and God, and all is laid out for the good of a Godly man.
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In this world they may go to God and tell him wherein they are troubled, pained,
In this world they may go to God and tell him wherein they Are troubled, pained,
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or afflicted, and they are never more welcome to him, then when they ask most from him;
or afflicted, and they Are never more welcome to him, then when they ask most from him;
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if thou askes great things from God, God is well taken with such requests, but if thou askes Riches and Honours, these are the low things of the Foot-stool:
if thou asks great things from God, God is well taken with such requests, but if thou asks Riches and Honours, these Are the low things of the Footstool:
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God is exceedingly taken with thee when thou askest Peace and Pardon, Peace of Conscience, Pardon of Sin, Strength against Sin, Power to overcome thy Lusts, to withstand Temptations;
God is exceedingly taken with thee when thou askest Peace and Pardon, Peace of Conscience, Pardon of since, Strength against since, Power to overcome thy Lustiest, to withstand Temptations;
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The people of God may have from God all that they want, and all they can regularly wish. 5thly. These are such as have an incomparable dear and near relation to God, they are his delight, they are set apart by God as his own, his peculiar people;
The people of God may have from God all that they want, and all they can regularly wish. 5thly. These Are such as have an incomparable dear and near Relation to God, they Are his delight, they Are Set apart by God as his own, his peculiar people;
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though God have a propriety in all, yet he hath a peculiar propriety in, and relation to these,
though God have a propriety in all, yet he hath a peculiar propriety in, and Relation to these,
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therefore they are called his Children, his House, his Jewells, his Garden; Gods whole Treasure and Portion is his people;
Therefore they Are called his Children, his House, his Jewels, his Garden; God's Whole Treasure and Portion is his people;
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as God is his peoples portion, so his people are his portion, they are those that he hath been at a great deal of cost to purchase. 6thly.
as God is his peoples portion, so his people Are his portion, they Are those that he hath been At a great deal of cost to purchase. 6thly.
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They are such as have the Image of God imprinted upon them, take notice of this word Image,
They Are such as have the Image of God imprinted upon them, take notice of this word Image,
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for the Image of God appears in Holinesse; Now an Image does not represent any thing of imperfection or deformity, but of Excellency.
for the Image of God appears in Holiness; Now an Image does not represent any thing of imperfection or deformity, but of Excellency.
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If a man takes the Picture of a man, he will not take it of his backside, Leg,
If a man Takes the Picture of a man, he will not take it of his backside, Leg,
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or Hand, or the like, but of his Face, his beautifullest part is chiefly aimed at in the Picture;
or Hand, or the like, but of his Face, his beautifullest part is chiefly aimed At in the Picture;
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Wicked men discover Gods bounty in having wit and wealth, this is not the Image of God, the Image of God is that which is most excellent in a man, which is Holinesse:
Wicked men discover God's bounty in having wit and wealth, this is not the Image of God, the Image of God is that which is most excellent in a man, which is Holiness:
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The power of God is the Hand of God, the Wisedome of God is the Eye of God, the Holinesse of God is the Face, the Beauty of God, the people of God resemble God in Purity, Be ye Holy as your Heavenly Father is Holy, there's the Pattern, they have the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Ephes. 4.18.
The power of God is the Hand of God, the Wisdom of God is the Eye of God, the Holiness of God is the Face, the Beauty of God, the people of God resemble God in Purity, Be you Holy as your Heavenly Father is Holy, there's the Pattern, they have the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1.4. Whereby Are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Ephesians 4.18.
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Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is in them, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, through the ignorance that is in them,
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because of the blindnesse of their heart. Rom. 3 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Because of the blindness of their heart. Rom. 3 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
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There is more of God in Grace, then in all the works that ever God did in the World besides;
There is more of God in Grace, then in all the works that ever God did in the World beside;
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there is much of God seen in making the Sun, Moon, and Stars, but in giving a man a new Nature, a renewed understanding in changing of a man from being a Vessel of wrath,
there is much of God seen in making the Sun, Moon, and Stars, but in giving a man a new Nature, a renewed understanding in changing of a man from being a Vessel of wrath,
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and Vessel of Sathan, in making of him become a new man, a Vessel of Glory;
and Vessel of Sathan, in making of him become a new man, a Vessel of Glory;
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God shews more of himself then in making ten thousand worlds Ʋse. Here I shall raise these following Inferences:
God shows more of himself then in making ten thousand world's Ʋse. Here I shall raise these following Inferences:
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If it be so that there is such an excellency in the people of God here,
If it be so that there is such an excellency in the people of God Here,
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then first, what excellency shall there be seen on the people of God in Heaven? If they are so beautifull in their rags, what will they be when they appear in their Robes? The Glory of Christ shall be admired in them that believe.
then First, what excellency shall there be seen on the people of God in Heaven? If they Are so beautiful in their rags, what will they be when they appear in their Robes? The Glory of christ shall be admired in them that believe.
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Oh what a Head is he that hath such members? What a Lord is he that hath such Attendance? The people of God are in a state of Nonappearance now, hereafter it shall appear what they are, the very wicked themselves shall admire them.
O what a Head is he that hath such members? What a Lord is he that hath such Attendance? The people of God Are in a state of Nonappearance now, hereafter it shall appear what they Are, the very wicked themselves shall admire them.
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2. Inference. What are we to think of those that have no regard either for Religion,
2. Inference. What Are we to think of those that have no regard either for Religion,
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or for Religions ones, any farther forth then it is deckt and adorn'd with advantagious Beauty and outward Glory? If Religion be not lookt upon with a favourable Eye from Authority, farewell Religion and Religiousnesse.
or for Religions ones, any farther forth then it is decked and adorned with advantageous Beauty and outward Glory? If Religion be not looked upon with a favourable Eye from authority, farewell Religion and Religiousness.
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These love the Child for the Nurses sake, what is the thing in fashion these are for, what Authority commands they'le creep and cringe too;
These love the Child for the Nurse's sake, what is the thing in fashion these Are for, what authority commands They'll creep and cringe too;
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When the Dear is shot, the Heard flies from her, when Religion is shot at, then farewell Religion;
When the Dear is shot, the Herd flies from her, when Religion is shot At, then farewell Religion;
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what is this but to have the Faith of God in respect of Persons? If I love Religion for the countenance of Authority,
what is this but to have the Faith of God in respect of Persons? If I love Religion for the countenance of authority,
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then it is certain I love Religion for the Authorities sake;
then it is certain I love Religion for the Authorities sake;
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This is a sign thou shalt not have communion with those hereafter that thou contemnest here:
This is a Signen thou shalt not have communion with those hereafter that thou contemnest Here:
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If the people of God are too bad for thee when they are in trouble and affliction, they will be too good for thee in Glory.
If the people of God Are too bad for thee when they Are in trouble and affliction, they will be too good for thee in Glory.
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3. Inference. Note here the excellency of Holinesse above Wordly Glory;
3. Inference. Note Here the excellency of Holiness above Wordly Glory;
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Here a man is dignified by what is conferr'd upon him, when outward Honour ceaseth, the man is contemned,
Here a man is dignified by what is conferred upon him, when outward Honour ceases, the man is contemned,
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but Holinesse it dignifies a man, and shall remain here and hereafter;
but Holiness it Dignifies a man, and shall remain Here and hereafter;
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Set a Gyant in a valley he is a Gyant still, a Pearl is a Pearl though on a dunghill, a Holy man is a Holy man though never so much disgrast and contemned by men:
Set a Giant in a valley he is a Giant still, a Pearl is a Pearl though on a dunghill, a Holy man is a Holy man though never so much disgraced and contemned by men:
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John Baptist had a Leathern Girdle, and had Locust for his food, yet there was not a greater then John Baptist born of women;John Baptist had a Leathern Girdle, and had Locust for his food, yet there was not a greater then John Baptist born of women;
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He was the forerunner of Christ, the Friend of the Bridegroom;
He was the forerunner of christ, the Friend of the Bridegroom;
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on the other side Herod, that was like the Voyce of God, and not of man, what was he in Gods account? The Angel smote him and he became Worms meat.
on the other side Herod, that was like the Voice of God, and not of man, what was he in God's account? The Angel smote him and he became Worms meat.
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There is a silent dignity in reproached piety, and a silent ignominy in advanced iniquity:
There is a silent dignity in reproached piety, and a silent ignominy in advanced iniquity:
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As it was with Christ, so it is with the Servants of Christ, when he was on Earth no man had more ignominy poured upon him,
As it was with christ, so it is with the Servants of christ, when he was on Earth no man had more ignominy poured upon him,
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yet there was a secret Glory attended him in all that befell him, though Born in a Manger,
yet there was a secret Glory attended him in all that befell him, though Born in a Manger,
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yet Worshipped there, sometimes he was driven to be hungry, the Fish brought him money, sometimes a weary, at that very time converts a Woman, sometimes laid hold on by his Enemies, at that very time his Enemies fell down before him;
yet Worshipped there, sometime he was driven to be hungry, the Fish brought him money, sometime a weary, At that very time converts a Woman, sometime laid hold on by his Enemies, At that very time his Enemies fell down before him;
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Look through the whole course of his life, there was a secret glory under all ignominy:
Look through the Whole course of his life, there was a secret glory under all ignominy:
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Just thus it is with the Servants of Christ, they are in trouble and disgrace,
Just thus it is with the Servants of christ, they Are in trouble and disgrace,
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but there is a secret Glory and dignity shines in them, the Spirit of God and of Glory rests upon them,
but there is a secret Glory and dignity shines in them, the Spirit of God and of Glory rests upon them,
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if ye suffer for righteousnesse sake blessed are ye, to be in high place and yet to be a Drunkard,
if you suffer for righteousness sake blessed Are you, to be in high place and yet to be a Drunkard,
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or a Swearer, or a Whoremaster, or Prophane, this spoyles all thy glory, be thou never so high.
or a Swearer, or a Whoremaster, or Profane, this spoils all thy glory, be thou never so high.
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4. Inference. This is the way for a man to have a good name;
4. Inference. This is the Way for a man to have a good name;
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wouldst thou gain a good report living and dying? Take heed of sin, take heed of dishonoring God,
Wouldst thou gain a good report living and dying? Take heed of since, take heed of Dishonoring God,
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then God will have thee in everlasting remembrance.
then God will have thee in everlasting remembrance.
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5. Inference. Note here the certain happinesse of these beholders, that do see certain excellency in Holinesse, though disgrast and undervalued;
5. Inference. Note Here the certain happiness of these beholders, that do see certain excellency in Holiness, though disgraced and undervalved;
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if there be any thing in the world that is a sign of sincerity it is this, to love Holinesse when disgrast, abused, and spit upon;
if there be any thing in the world that is a Signen of sincerity it is this, to love Holiness when disgraced, abused, and spit upon;
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to crosse the stream, and thwart the multitude, is a sign of the truth of Grace, and strength of Grace:
to cross the stream, and thwart the multitude, is a Signen of the truth of Grace, and strength of Grace:
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This is a sign of a true sight, and strong sight.
This is a Signen of a true sighed, and strong sighed.
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To see beauty in a Godly man in sufferings, the Lord will certainly have an eye upon thee in times of troubles;
To see beauty in a Godly man in sufferings, the Lord will Certainly have an eye upon thee in times of Troubles;
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Here is comfort in thine infirmities.
Here is Comfort in thine infirmities.
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Dost thou love Holinesse when compassed about with sufferings and persecution? God will take notice of thy Grace,
Dost thou love Holiness when compassed about with sufferings and persecution? God will take notice of thy Grace,
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though compassed about with abundance of infirmities;
though compassed about with abundance of infirmities;
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the Lord will take notice of a little of his, in a great deal of ours:
the Lord will take notice of a little of his, in a great deal of ours:
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Here's comfort in sufferings, if you regard his in their sufferings, the Lord will remember you in your sufferings, the Lord will remember what thou didst for such and such a Servant of his in trouble or distresse;
Here's Comfort in sufferings, if you regard his in their sufferings, the Lord will Remember you in your sufferings, the Lord will Remember what thou didst for such and such a Servant of his in trouble or distress;
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God doth not cast away any in their lownesse, that have kept close to him in their highnesse;
God does not cast away any in their lowness, that have kept close to him in their highness;
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and this will be comfort in inward trouble, when thou canst find nothing from which to fetch comfort.
and this will be Comfort in inward trouble, when thou Canst find nothing from which to fetch Comfort.
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And this will be comfort in the last day, though we can say nothing in that day by way of merit,
And this will be Comfort in the last day, though we can say nothing in that day by Way of merit,
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yet it will be comfort to be able sincerely to say, that thou hast owned God and his people in the midst of sufferings:
yet it will be Comfort to be able sincerely to say, that thou hast owned God and his people in the midst of sufferings:
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Do ye think that Judge would not save that Malefactor that had saved the life of his Wife? If thou hast owned Christ when he was in his rags, do not fear but he will own thee when he comes in hi• Robes.
Do you think that Judge would not save that Malefactor that had saved the life of his Wife? If thou hast owned christ when he was in his rags, do not Fear but he will own thee when he comes in hi• Robes.
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6. Inference, and last, The People of God should learn not to be discouraged under any misery or affliction that can befall them in this world, at this very time God hath a high esteem of you;
6. Inference, and last, The People of God should Learn not to be discouraged under any misery or affliction that can befall them in this world, At this very time God hath a high esteem of you;
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At this time you are his delight, his Garden, his Spouse.
At this time you Are his delight, his Garden, his Spouse.
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The Saints of God are the wisemen of the world, they have chosen that which cannot be taken from them:
The Saints of God Are the Wise men of the world, they have chosen that which cannot be taken from them:
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I professe Sirs, the love of one Saint makes amends for all the hatred you undergo from sinners, the very wicked themselves have a good opinion of you,
I profess Sirs, the love of one Saint makes amends for all the hatred you undergo from Sinners, the very wicked themselves have a good opinion of you,
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when you do not basely comply, their Consciences cannot but have an high esteem of you,
when you do not basely comply, their Consciences cannot but have an high esteem of you,
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when peradventure their tongues might speak against you.
when Peradventure their tongues might speak against you.
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If all this will not do, remember your own Consciences are more then a thousand witnesses,
If all this will not do, Remember your own Consciences Are more then a thousand Witnesses,
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for you will then comfort you;
for you will then Comfort you;
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No man is a miserable man for any thing in the world that is done to him, or said of him;
No man is a miserable man for any thing in the world that is done to him, or said of him;
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No, it is a good Conscience that will give the best acquittance;
No, it is a good Conscience that will give the best acquittance;
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for thee to have the whole number of Gods people to look upon thee as an unworthy wretch,
for thee to have the Whole number of God's people to look upon thee as an unworthy wretch,
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and as a vile person, I look upon it as a greater ignominy and disgrace, then to have all the disgraces of wicked men cast upon thee:
and as a vile person, I look upon it as a greater ignominy and disgrace, then to have all the disgraces of wicked men cast upon thee:
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That man that hath a Godly man to be afraid of him, had need to be very much afraid of himself.
That man that hath a Godly man to be afraid of him, had need to be very much afraid of himself.
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I shall conclude all with this one word, There is great reason to look narrowly to your hearts and wayes,
I shall conclude all with this one word, There is great reason to look narrowly to your hearts and ways,
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when they stand at a distance from you, and are afraid to come near you.
when they stand At a distance from you, and Are afraid to come near you.
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The After-noon Sermon, August 17. 1662 Text 3d. of Exodus, 2d. verse. The Afternoon Sermon, August 17. 1662 Text 3d. of Exodus, 2d. verse.
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And the Angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of Fire out of the midst of a Bush,
And the Angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of Fire out of the midst of a Bush,
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and he looked, and behold the Bush burned with Fire, and the Bush was not consumed.
and he looked, and behold the Bush burned with Fire, and the Bush was not consumed.
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He read 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Verses.
He read 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Verses.
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THat this may be the more profitable and usefull, I judge it necessary at your leisure to cast an eye on the sore-going Chapter, wherein we shall see Moses his preservation:
THat this may be the more profitable and useful, I judge it necessary At your leisure to cast an eye on the sore-going Chapter, wherein we shall see Moses his preservation:
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In this Chapter is described his preparation and fitnesse for that employment God had appointed him to, by a suitable apparition, in which God discovers to Moses his care of his People, of whom Moses was to be a speedy deliverer.
In this Chapter is described his preparation and fitness for that employment God had appointed him to, by a suitable apparition, in which God discovers to Moses his care of his People, of whom Moses was to be a speedy deliverer.
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In the words read, we have the preparation confirmed to Moses, for the great work of being called to be Isreells deliverer.
In the words read, we have the preparation confirmed to Moses, for the great work of being called to be Isreells deliverer.
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In the preparation we may take notice of three principal parts. 1st. The Apparition here presented to Moses, A burning, and yet an unconsumed Bush. 2d.
In the preparation we may take notice of three principal parts. 1st. The Apparition Here presented to Moses, A burning, and yet an unconsumed Bush. 2d.
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We have Moses care to observe it in these words, I will turn aside and see this great sight,
We have Moses care to observe it in these words, I will turn aside and see this great sighed,
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why the Bush burns and is not consumed. why the Bush burns and is not consumed.
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3d. We have here Gods monitory precept that he afforded to Moses, when he was drawing near to see the wonder.
3d. We have Here God's monitory precept that he afforded to Moses, when he was drawing near to see the wonder.
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In the precept or admonition we have principally considerable two parts. 1st. This precept or admonition is propounded, and that is, That Moses should not draw near, that he should put off bis Shooes from off his Feet. 2d. The reason or argument, whereby God backs this precept or admonition, Because the place whereon he, stood was Holy ground.
In the precept or admonition we have principally considerable two parts. 1st. This precept or admonition is propounded, and that is, That Moses should not draw near, that he should put off bis Shoes from off his Feet. 2d. The reason or argument, whereby God backs this precept or admonition, Because the place whereon he, stood was Holy ground.
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Time would faile me should I go over all these parts, therefore I shall only touch upon the two first,
Time would fail me should I go over all these parts, Therefore I shall only touch upon the two First,
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namely the apparition that Moses defired to observe. The apparition was a suitable discovery of the state of the Church.
namely the apparition that Moses desired to observe. The apparition was a suitable discovery of the state of the Church.
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In the burning, yet unconsuming of the Bush, observe three things. 1st. Observe the lownesse and weaknesse of the Church, represented by a Bush. 2d. The cruelty of her Enemies, represented by Fire.
In the burning, yet unconsuming of the Bush, observe three things. 1st. Observe the lowness and weakness of the Church, represented by a Bush. 2d. The cruelty of her Enemies, represented by Fire.
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3d. The eminency of its preservation: Though it was in the Fire, yet it was not consumed;
3d. The eminency of its preservation: Though it was in the Fire, yet it was not consumed;
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Not one of these but would take me up more time then I have to spend upon the whole.
Not one of these but would take me up more time then I have to spend upon the Whole.
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The Church is compared to a Bush for two reasons. 1st. In regard of its deformity and uncomlinesse. 2d. In regard of its weaknesse.
The Church is compared to a Bush for two Reasons. 1st. In regard of its deformity and uncomeliness. 2d. In regard of its weakness.
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The Church uncomly in regard of those sufferings.
The Church uncomely in regard of those sufferings.
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God sees it good it should be thus to humble his Church, to shew his goodnesse in preserving of her, to make her long for that perfect beauty that she shall have:
God sees it good it should be thus to humble his Church, to show his Goodness in preserving of her, to make her long for that perfect beauty that she shall have:
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Hereby God makes them the more conformable to their Head: Hereby God makes them look after inward Beauty and Glory:
Hereby God makes them the more conformable to their Head: Hereby God makes them look After inward Beauty and Glory:
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Hereby he puts them upon living a Life of Faith, and not of Sense: Hereby God shews how little he regards the Beauties of this Life:
Hereby he puts them upon living a Life of Faith, and not of Sense: Hereby God shows how little he regards the Beauty's of this Life:
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Hereby he shews there is a state of rest and of glory above, that they should look after. 1st.
Hereby he shows there is a state of rest and of glory above, that they should look After. 1st.
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Therefore the people of God are not to be censured in regard of their deformity, in regard of those sufferings they undergo in this Life.
Therefore the people of God Are not to be censured in regard of their deformity, in regard of those sufferings they undergo in this Life.
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This Life is the obscurity of the Churches adoption; we see what she is, but not what she shall be. 2d. We should take heed of expecting that Glory that God hath not promised, it is too much to have two Heavens.
This Life is the obscurity of the Churches adoption; we see what she is, but not what she shall be. 2d. We should take heed of expecting that Glory that God hath not promised, it is too much to have two Heavens.
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3d. Hereby we may see the reason why wicked men stumble so much at the Church of God, it is because there is nothing of outside Beauty and Glory to take them, or to allure them. 2dly.
3d. Hereby we may see the reason why wicked men Stumble so much At the Church of God, it is Because there is nothing of outside Beauty and Glory to take them, or to allure them. 2dly.
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The Church of God is compared to a Bush, in regard of its weakness, not to a strong Oak,
The Church of God is compared to a Bush, in regard of its weakness, not to a strong Oak,
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but to a Bush, in other places to a Vine, both of them weak; to a Dove, a Lamb, a Sheep, weak creatures, sometimes said to be destitute;
but to a Bush, in other places to a Vine, both of them weak; to a Dove, a Lamb, a Sheep, weak creatures, sometime said to be destitute;
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As our Lord Iesus the Head of the Church, suffered through weaknesse, so God hereby makes them rest upon him,
As our Lord Iesus the Head of the Church, suffered through weakness, so God hereby makes them rest upon him,
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and when they are weak in themselves, then are they strong.
and when they Are weak in themselves, then Are they strong.
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The weaknesse of our State, shews the strength of the Grace of God afforded to them in upholding of them, the weaknesse of the Church wonderfully confounds her Enemies, to be delivered not only against the strength of men,
The weakness of our State, shows the strength of the Grace of God afforded to them in upholding of them, the weakness of the Church wonderfully confounds her Enemies, to be Delivered not only against the strength of men,
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but by the oppositions of men.
but by the oppositions of men.
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Hereby the People of God are made more thankfull, both for their Preservation, and likewise for their deliverance from their so powerfull Adversaries;
Hereby the People of God Are made more thankful, both for their Preservation, and likewise for their deliverance from their so powerful Adversaries;
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I am too long on this which I thought only to have toucht upon.
I am too long on this which I Thought only to have touched upon.
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Here's a larg Field, which whether most suitable to the Text or the Times, I shall leave others to judge. 2dly.
Here's a large Field, which whither most suitable to the Text or the Times, I shall leave Others to judge. 2dly.
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The Enemies of the Church are compared to fire, the fire of affliction doth not only discover to us their rage and cruelty,
The Enemies of the Church Are compared to fire, the fire of affliction does not only discover to us their rage and cruelty,
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but likewise discovers the benefit that comes to the Church by afflictions, afflictions are not consuming fire,
but likewise discovers the benefit that comes to the Church by afflictions, afflictions Are not consuming fire,
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but trying fire, God teacheth his Servants excellent Lessons by the light of this fire. 3dly. The Emminency of their Preservation;
but trying fire, God Teaches his Servants excellent Lessons by the Light of this fire. 3dly. The Emminency of their Preservation;
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they are not consumed, though the fire be never so spreading, as it looses in one place,
they Are not consumed, though the fire be never so spreading, as it looses in one place,
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so it gains in another, God will have his number, the Enemyes of the Church may as well attempt to beat the Sun with Snow-balls,
so it gains in Another, God will have his number, the Enemies of the Church may as well attempt to beatrice the Sun with Snowballs,
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or blow it out of the Heavens with Bellows, as to drive the Church of God out of the world, their Graves are not consumed, this fire doth not burn them up,
or blow it out of the Heavens with Bellows, as to drive the Church of God out of the world, their Graves Are not consumed, this fire does not burn them up,
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though it burn upon them, God will not suffer this fire to exceed their strength, it shall burn up nothing but their drosse, that that would destroy them,
though it burn upon them, God will not suffer this fire to exceed their strength, it shall burn up nothing but their dross, that that would destroy them,
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if not destroyed out of them. I shall passe by the 2d. generall part, viz. Moses his care to observe it.
if not destroyed out of them. I shall pass by the 2d. general part, viz. Moses his care to observe it.
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Moses was an excellent Naturalist, yet he could see no reason in nature, that a flaming fire should be in a Bush, and the Bush not burnt;Moses was an excellent Naturalist, yet he could see no reason in nature, that a flaming fire should be in a Bush, and the Bush not burned;
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I do not think that Moses turned aside in curiosity, so much as to see what God did intend by this great miracle:
I do not think that Moses turned aside in curiosity, so much as to see what God did intend by this great miracle:
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When Gods works are great, our observations should not be small, when the hand of God is eminently discovered we should not shut our eyes.
When God's works Are great, our observations should not be small, when the hand of God is eminently discovered we should not shut our eyes.
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I am farr from being a Fanatick, or led by unscripturall grounds, yet I cannot but observe the Hand of God, in these dayes wherein we now live, we have seen and heard of strange sights, wonderfull wonders,
I am Far from being a Fanatic, or led by unscriptural grounds, yet I cannot but observe the Hand of God, in these days wherein we now live, we have seen and herd of strange sights, wonderful wonders,
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and I question whether there hath not been something as strange as this, the hand of God is not to be neglected,
and I question whither there hath not been something as strange as this, the hand of God is not to be neglected,
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though it cannot be perfectly understood;
though it cannot be perfectly understood;
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It is a sign of a wicked man, to have the works of God out of his fight.
It is a Signen of a wicked man, to have the works of God out of his fight.
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Sirs, you may trust this God that hath wrought such wonders as in our, dayes he hath done, he hath all the creatures at his command, we should dread and stand in awe of offending this God. 3dly. We have here consider able the Monitory admonition of God;
Sirs, you may trust this God that hath wrought such wonders as in our, days he hath done, he hath all the creatures At his command, we should dread and stand in awe of offending this God. 3dly. We have Here Consider able the Monitory admonition of God;
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In that he doth forbid Moses to draw nigh, and then he doth bid him to pull off his Shoes, the reason of the former will be understood by the opening of the latter, I shall briefly take notice of two things.
In that he does forbid Moses to draw High, and then he does bid him to pull off his Shoes, the reason of the former will be understood by the opening of the latter, I shall briefly take notice of two things.
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1. An injunction, Put of thy Shooes. 2dly. The argument, because the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
1. an injunction, Put of thy Shoes. 2dly. The argument, Because the place whereon thou Standest is holy ground.
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I shall not give you the severall glosses of some Criticks upon the words, the plain meaning is this, Gods scope and drift is to require of Moses reverence,
I shall not give you the several Glosses of Some Critics upon the words, the plain meaning is this, God's scope and drift is to require of Moses Reverence,
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when he was to draw nigh to him;
when he was to draw High to him;
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His design herein was to prepare him for obedience, and therefore God required that of him, which some Servants were wont to do,
His Design herein was to prepare him for Obedience, and Therefore God required that of him, which Some Servants were wont to do,
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when they came before their Lords, or Masters, to testifie their reverence to those before whom they came, it was an ancient custome, I might spend the hour in giving you instances or examples to this purpose; This Galeatius observes;
when they Come before their lords, or Masters, to testify their Reverence to those before whom they Come, it was an ancient custom, I might spend the hour in giving you instances or Examples to this purpose; This Galeatius observes;
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the bareing the feet or putting off the Shooes, is in Scripture held forth as a token of reverence:
the bareing the feet or putting off the Shoes, is in Scripture held forth as a token of Reverence:
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Hence we read of S. John Baptist, speaking of Christ, as having his Shooes on, and of himself as unworthy to unty his Shoo-lachets. Isaiah 20.2.
Hence we read of S. John Baptist, speaking of christ, as having his Shoes on, and of himself as unworthy to untie his Shoo-lachets. Isaiah 20.2.
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And the same time spake the Lord by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go, and loose the sackloth from off thy loins, And the same time spoke the Lord by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go, and lose the Sackcloth from off thy loins,
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and put off thy Shoe from thy foot: and he did so, walking naked and bare-foot. Ezekiel 24.17.and put off thy Shoe from thy foot: and he did so, walking naked and barefoot. Ezekielem 24.17.
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Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind the tire of thine head upon thee, Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind the tire of thine head upon thee,
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and put on thy Shooes upon thy feet, and cover not thy lips, and eat not the bread of men. and put on thy Shoes upon thy feet, and cover not thy lips, and eat not the bred of men.
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Mourners are there said to go unshod, to note submission or subjection:
Mourners Are there said to go unshod, to note submission or subjection:
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On the other side, when God would show the deliverance of his people, he is said to put on Shooes on their feet:
On the other side, when God would show the deliverance of his people, he is said to put on Shoes on their feet:
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So the reception of the Prodigall into his Fathers house, is according to the judgement of some learned men, intended by that expression, the putting on Shooes on his feet, Luke 15.22. But the Father said to his Servants, bring forth the best Robe, and put it on him;
So the reception of the Prodigal into his Father's house, is according to the judgement of Some learned men, intended by that expression, the putting on Shoes on his feet, Lycia 15.22. But the Father said to his Servants, bring forth the best Robe, and put it on him;
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and put a ring on his hand, and Shoes on his feet. and put a ring on his hand, and Shoes on his feet.
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As much as if God had said shew thy reverence, due submissivenesse and subjection of Spirit, together with thy servile readinesse, to do whatever I shall command and enjoyn:
As much as if God had said show thy Reverence, due submissiveness and subjection of Spirit, together with thy servile readiness, to do whatever I shall command and enjoin:
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Calvin hath an excellent note upon this place. calvin hath an excellent note upon this place.
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If so excellent a Servant of God as Moses was, had need to be quickened by such a Ceremony as this was, doubtlesse we who are more backward to obedience, we should both signifie the reverence of our souls by outward expressions,
If so excellent a Servant of God as Moses was, had need to be quickened by such a Ceremony as this was, doubtless we who Are more backward to Obedience, we should both signify the Reverence of our Souls by outward expressions,
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and of our bodies by bodily gesture, by kneeling, lifting up the hand, and the like, the presence of God is great;
and of our bodies by bodily gesture, by kneeling, lifting up the hand, and the like, the presence of God is great;
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We that are by the law of Creation much below him, and by the illegall Law of Sin much against him, should certainly show our Humility,
We that Are by the law of Creation much below him, and by the illegal Law of since much against him, should Certainly show our Humility,
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when he calls to us or wee addresse to him The reason, because the place whereon Moses stood was holy ground:
when he calls to us or we address to him The reason, Because the place whereon Moses stood was holy ground:
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It was holy in regard of this miraculous Vision, not as if the place were of its own Nature holy,
It was holy in regard of this miraculous Vision, not as if the place were of its own Nature holy,
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but God doth hereby import, that that place by the speciall Testimony of his presence, in relation to the miracle,
but God does hereby import, that that place by the special Testimony of his presence, in Relation to the miracle,
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because he was miraculously there present, that made the place holy:
Because he was miraculously there present, that made the place holy:
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Thus it was then, I do not understand how I can so profitably discourse of this unto you,
Thus it was then, I do not understand how I can so profitably discourse of this unto you,
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unlesse I take notice of the holinesse of places now in the times of the Gosple,
unless I take notice of the holiness of places now in the times of the Gospel,
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and consider, how one place may be said to be more holy then another.
and Consider, how one place may be said to be more holy then Another.
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I was not willingly put upon this imployment, if it had not been extorted from mee by something that I have seen formerly and lately written,
I was not willingly put upon this employment, if it had not been extorted from me by something that I have seen formerly and lately written,
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and by some, and those not of the Leanest or Ignorant, but most Learned and accounted most Knowing.
and by Some, and those not of the Leanest or Ignorant, but most Learned and accounted most Knowing.
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Bellarmine tells us these words The Temples consecration is deservedly holy and venerable, and indued with a divine efficacie and vertue:Bellarmine tells us these words The Temples consecration is deservedly holy and venerable, and endued with a divine efficacy and virtue:
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so Great is the Holinesse of Churches, that those things may be forbidden perpetually to be done in them, which may be lawfully done elsewhere.
so Great is the Holiness of Churches, that those things may be forbidden perpetually to be done in them, which may be lawfully done elsewhere.
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Here I shall Endeavour to explain the Question, then Try, and faithfully resolve it.
Here I shall Endeavour to explain the Question, then Try, and faithfully resolve it.
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First, For the opening of it: 1. I shall shew you what it is for a place to be holy.
First, For the opening of it: 1. I shall show you what it is for a place to be holy.
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2. What that is that is the foundation or cause of the Holiness of places.
2. What that is that is the Foundation or cause of the Holiness of places.
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Quest. For the first, What it is for a place to be holy, wherein the Nature of a place's holinesse doth Confist?Quest. For the First, What it is for a place to be holy, wherein the Nature of a place's holiness does Confist?
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Answ. To this I answer, First Generally, Secondly more Particularly.Answer To this I answer, First Generally, Secondly more Particularly.
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First Generally, The Holinesse of a place consists in the Separation thereof, the setting of it apart, exalting of it above and before other places,
First Generally, The Holiness of a place consists in the Separation thereof, the setting of it apart, exalting of it above and before other places,
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thus the Notion of Holinesse is taken in Scripture in 30 Exodus ver. 31. And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oyl to me thorowout your generations.
thus the Notion of Holiness is taken in Scripture in 30 Exodus ver. 31. And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil to me throughout your generations.
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You shall there read concerning the Holy Ointment that He prescribes to be compounded for his service, it was set apart only for that purpose:
You shall there read Concerning the Holy Ointment that He prescribes to be compounded for his service, it was Set apart only for that purpose:
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The Holinesse there of consisted in the separating of it from other uses and other oyles, in the 37,
The Holiness there of consisted in the separating of it from other uses and other oils, in the 37,
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& 38 verses of the same Chapter, And as for the persume which thou shalt make, you shall not make to your selves according to the composition thereof, it shall be unto thee, holy for the Lord;
& 38 Verses of the same Chapter, And as for the presume which thou shalt make, you shall not make to your selves according to the composition thereof, it shall be unto thee, holy for the Lord;
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Whosoever shall make like unto to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people. Whosoever shall make like unto to smell thereto, shall even be Cut off from his people.
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The like we have in the zoth of Leviticus 24 and 25 verses.
The like we have in the zoth of Leviticus 24 and 25 Verses.
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But I have said unto you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possesse it, a land that floweth with milk and beney: But I have said unto you, You shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it, a land that flows with milk and beney:
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I am the Lord your God which have separated you from other people.
I am the Lord your God which have separated you from other people.
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Ye shall therefore put difference between clean beasts and unclean, and between unclean fowles and clean:
You shall Therefore put difference between clean beasts and unclean, and between unclean fowls and clean:
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and ye shall not make your souls abominable by beasts or by fowl, or by any maner of living thing, that creepeth on the ground, which I have separated from you as unclean. and you shall not make your Souls abominable by beasts or by fowl, or by any manner of living thing, that creeps on the ground, which I have separated from you as unclean.
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26 Deuteronomy 18, and 19, verses. And the Lord hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people,
26 Deuteronomy 18, and 19, Verses. And the Lord hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people,
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as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandements;
as he hath promised thee, and that thou Shouldst keep all his Commandments;
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And to make thee high above all Nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name,
And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name,
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and in honour, and that thou mayest be an holy people unto the Lord thy God, as he hath spoken. and in honour, and that thou Mayest be an holy people unto the Lord thy God, as he hath spoken.
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God is said there to avouch his people to bee his, and his. because he is said to have Separated them:
God is said there to avouch his people to be his, and his. Because he is said to have Separated them:
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For this take two Scriptures more, 19 Deut. 2. & 7. verses.
For this take two Scriptures more, 19 Deuteronomy 2. & 7. Verses.
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Thou shalt separate three cities for thee in the midst of thy land which the Lord thy God giveth thee to possesse it; Thou shalt separate three cities for thee in the midst of thy land which the Lord thy God gives thee to possess it;
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Wherefore I command thee saying, Thou shalt separate three Cities for thee. And in the 20th of Joshua and the 2d. verse, and so on.Wherefore I command thee saying, Thou shalt separate three Cities for thee. And in the 20th of joshua and the 2d. verse, and so on.
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That which in one place is called Separation, in the other place is called Sanctification. And hence it is, that a thing is said to be unholy,
That which in one place is called Separation, in the other place is called Sanctification. And hence it is, that a thing is said to be unholy,
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when it is Common, and not set apart to holy Uses, Acts 10.14. But Peter said, Not so, Lord;
when it is Common, and not Set apart to holy Uses, Acts 10.14. But Peter said, Not so, Lord;
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for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. Hebr. 10.29.for I have never eaten any thing that is Common or unclean. Hebrew 10.29.
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Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, Of how much Sorer punishment, suppose you, shall he be Thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God,
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and hath counted the bloud of the Covenant wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? Secondly.and hath counted the blood of the Covenant wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? Secondly.
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This setting apart of places for holy uses, must have two properties:
This setting apart of places for holy uses, must have two properties:
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1. It must be alienated from other uses to holy uses, the imploying of them to civil uses, must be lookt upon as sinfull and unlawfull,
1. It must be alienated from other uses to holy uses, the employing of them to civil uses, must be looked upon as sinful and unlawful,
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when Times or Things or Persons are reputed holy when they are to be exempted from Common Imployment.
when Times or Things or Persons Are reputed holy when they Are to be exempted from Common Employment.
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The Sabbath day, an Holy day, Common imployment must not be done on that day. The vessels of the Tabernacle they were holy, not to be imployed in ordinary uses.
The Sabbath day, an Holy day, Common employment must not be done on that day. The vessels of the Tabernacle they were holy, not to be employed in ordinary uses.
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Some accounted this to be the sinne of Belshazzer, because he used the vessels of the Temple.
some accounted this to be the sin of Belshazzar, Because he used the vessels of the Temple.
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Thus the oyl and the oyntment fore-mentioned. 2dly. More particularly concerning this Holinesse.
Thus the oil and the ointment forementioned. 2dly. More particularly Concerning this Holiness.
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This must be such a separation, as a service done to God in those places must be accounted and look'd upon as a Bet•er service,
This must be such a separation, as a service done to God in those places must be accounted and looked upon as a Bet•er service,
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and more acceptable, thon if it had been don elswhere:
and more acceptable, thon if it had been dONE elsewhere:
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As places are said to be holy, because they only are to be for Holy services,
As places Are said to be holy, Because they only Are to be for Holy services,
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& Holy services are only to be done in those Holy places.
& Holy services Are only to be done in those Holy places.
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My Brethren, I defire you to take Notice, Places were said to be Holy which did sanctifie the Worship that was done in them, and sanctified the Worshipper.
My Brothers, I desire you to take Notice, Places were said to be Holy which did sanctify the Worship that was done in them, and sanctified the Worshipper.
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The very places were part of Worship.
The very places were part of Worship.
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These places were not only those in which God was worshipped, but by which God was worshipped.
These places were not only those in which God was worshipped, but by which God was worshipped.
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Thus the Sabboth was sanctified, and so the Altar, when that was Holy and Sanctified, it made the Gift to be so, Mat. 23.19. Ye fools and blinde; for w•ether is greater, the gift, or the Altar that sanctifieth the Gift.
Thus the Sabbath was sanctified, and so the Altar, when that was Holy and Sanctified, it made the Gift to be so, Mathew 23.19. You Fools and blind; for w•ether is greater, the gift, or the Altar that Sanctifieth the Gift.
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The Altar you see sanctified the gift, and the incense the Services done in such Garments more acceptable, because done in such Garments.
The Altar you see sanctified the gift, and the incense the Services done in such Garments more acceptable, Because done in such Garments.
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More generally in respect of separation, the cause and foundation of a place or any other things holinesse, is its belonging to God, Gods propriety and peculiar relation to it,
More generally in respect of separation, the cause and Foundation of a place or any other things holiness, is its belonging to God, God's propriety and peculiar Relation to it,
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therefore to be holy, and to be Gods, are in Scripture equivolent, its being Gods, and God having relation and propriety to it, makes it become holy. Exodus. 13.2. Sanctifie unto me all the first-born, whatsoever opens the worth among the Children of Israel, both of man and of beast, it is mine.
Therefore to be holy, and to be God's, Are in Scripture Equivalent, its being God's, and God having Relation and propriety to it, makes it become holy. Exodus. 13.2. Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever Opens the worth among the Children of Israel, both of man and of beast, it is mine.
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God commands that they should sanctifie to him all the first born, they shall be holy to me whatsoever opens the womb, it is mine;
God commands that they should sanctify to him all the First born, they shall be holy to me whatsoever Opens the womb, it is mine;
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The cause and reason of its being holy, it because it is Gods. Luke 2.23.
The cause and reason of its being holy, it Because it is God's Lycia 2.23.
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(As it is written in the Law of the Lord, every male that openeth the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord.) This command is there again repeated,(As it is written in the Law of the Lord, every male that Openeth the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord.) This command is there again repeated,
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but in other words, as it is written, every male that openeth the womb, shall be holy unto the Lord;
but in other words, as it is written, every male that Openeth the womb, shall be holy unto the Lord;
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That which in one place is said to be separated, is here said to be holy,
That which in one place is said to be separated, is Here said to be holy,
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and therefore holy because separated by God:
and Therefore holy Because separated by God:
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Yet more particularly, the declared propriety that God hath in any place, or its belonging to God, is declared two wayes. 1st. From his presence. 2d. From his precepts.
Yet more particularly, the declared propriety that God hath in any place, or its belonging to God, is declared two ways. 1st. From his presence. 2d. From his Precepts.
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1st From his presence, extraordinary or ordinary. 1st.
1st From his presence, extraordinary or ordinary. 1st.
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Extraordinary, the extraordinary presence of God is seen by his miraculous discovering of himself, by some sign,
Extraordinary, the extraordinary presence of God is seen by his miraculous discovering of himself, by Some Signen,
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as here in the Bush. Joshua 5.15.
as Here in the Bush. joshua 5.15.
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And the Captain of the Lords bost said unto Joshua, loose thy Shee from off thy foot, And the Captain of the lords boast said unto joshua, lose thy Shee from off thy foot,
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for the place whereon thou standest is holy, and Joshua did so. Hence it is that in 2 Pet. 1.18. And this voyce which came from Heaven, we heard, when we were with him in the holy Mount. for the place whereon thou Standest is holy, and joshua did so. Hence it is that in 2 Pet. 1.18. And this voice which Come from Heaven, we herd, when we were with him in the holy Mount.
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The Mountain of Christs transfiguration is called the holy Mountain;
The Mountain of Christ transfiguration is called the holy Mountain;
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There was an extraordinary manifestation of Gods presence, so long as that continued, that was called an holy Mountain, this ceasing, the holynesse of the place ceased likewise;
There was an extraordinary manifestation of God's presence, so long as that continued, that was called an holy Mountain, this ceasing, the holiness of the place ceased likewise;
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Peter did not call it holy, because it was so when he writ, but because it had been so, otherwise it would have been unlawfull, to have imployed it to any other use. 2d. His ordinary presence makes a place holy, the presence of the standing Residency by some externall Symboll. 2d. His speciall presence in the religious Services of his people, concerning the first of these;Peter did not call it holy, Because it was so when he writ, but Because it had been so, otherwise it would have been unlawful, to have employed it to any other use. 2d. His ordinary presence makes a place holy, the presence of the standing Residency by Some external Symbol. 2d. His special presence in the religious Services of his people, Concerning the First of these;
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this was confirmed in the Time of the Ceremonial Law, as instance the Altar, the Temple, the Ark, the Mercy-Seat, They were all Symbolis and signes of Gods presence amongst his people, That God was truly present in a more then ordinary way to do them good, He recorded his name there, Psalm 68.1. where its said, Let God arise, and his Enemies be scattered.
this was confirmed in the Time of the Ceremonial Law, as instance the Altar, the Temple, the Ark, the Mercy-Seat, They were all Symbolis and Signs of God's presence among his people, That God was truly present in a more then ordinary Way to do them good, He recorded his name there, Psalm 68.1. where its said, Let God arise, and his Enemies be scattered.
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Hence it was they mourned so much for the taking of the Ark, because the visible sign of Gods presence was taken away:
Hence it was they mourned so much for the taking of the Ark, Because the visible Signen of God's presence was taken away:
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so long as these continued, He was look'd upon as there, and thither the people went to worship.
so long as these continued, He was looked upon as there, and thither the people went to worship.
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2. Gods ordinary presence is considerable in the religions services of his people.
2. God's ordinary presence is considerable in the Religions services of his people.
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This I call the Spiritual presence of God in his Ordinances, 18 Matth. verse 20. Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them:
This I call the Spiritual presence of God in his Ordinances, 18 Matthew verse 20. Where two or three Are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them:
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Not in the Midst of the place, but of the people, Praying, Preaching, Sacraments, in the due dispensation thereof he is present to accept them, His Spiritual presence to blesse them, His presence there to Assist in the due performance of them:
Not in the Midst of the place, but of the people, Praying, Preaching, Sacraments, in the due Dispensation thereof he is present to accept them, His Spiritual presence to bless them, His presence there to Assist in the due performance of them:
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Neither can his presence be ordinarily expected, but in his own wayes. 2dly.
Neither can his presence be ordinarily expected, but in his own ways. 2dly.
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As the presence of God is the cause of a place its holinesse, so Gods propriety and relation to a place is declared by his precept:
As the presence of God is the cause of a place its holiness, so God's propriety and Relation to a place is declared by his precept:
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He may choose whom he will, and what place he will.
He may choose whom he will, and what place he will.
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He unto whom all things belong, may more peculiarly have something belong to him than others.
He unto whom all things belong, may more peculiarly have something belong to him than Others.
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Thus the Temple and the Tabernacle of old, they were consecrated and set apart for God, by vertue of his divine command. 1st.
Thus the Temple and the Tabernacle of old, they were consecrated and Set apart for God, by virtue of his divine command. 1st.
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He must have them Just according to the pattern. 2. He commanded them to be done in such a place, and in no other.
He must have them Just according to the pattern. 2. He commanded them to be done in such a place, and in no other.
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Here in this place is Typified Christ, and therefore God commanded the people to come to this place to worship Three times a Year,
Here in this place is Typified christ, and Therefore God commanded the people to come to this place to worship Three times a Year,
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as in Exodus 23 verse 17. Three times a year all thy males shall appear before the Lord God. 3dly. He commanded that people should reverence these places, and forbid all Civill Imployment to be done there. 4thly.
as in Exodus 23 verse 17. Three times a year all thy males shall appear before the Lord God. 3dly. He commanded that people should Reverence these places, and forbid all Civil Employment to be done there. 4thly.
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He made a promise to that place that he would accept the duties done there, because done there.
He made a promise to that place that he would accept the duties done there, Because done there.
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That was the reason why the people prayed in the Temple, rather then in their own Houses,
That was the reason why the people prayed in the Temple, rather then in their own Houses,
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and when they could not be present there, if they but looked toward the Temple, God accepted, 1 Kings chap. 8. vers. 44, 45. If thy people go out to battel against their enemy, whithersoever thou shalt send them,
and when they could not be present there, if they but looked towards the Temple, God accepted, 1 Kings chap. 8. vers. 44, 45. If thy people go out to battle against their enemy, whithersoever thou shalt send them,
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and shall pray unto the Lord toward the City which thou hast chosen, and toward the House that I have built for thy name;
and shall pray unto the Lord towards the city which thou hast chosen, and towards the House that I have built for thy name;
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Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause, &c. This shews the reason and foundation of any place its Holinesse, The Presence of God, and the Precept of God.Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause, etc. This shows the reason and Foundation of any place its Holiness, The Presence of God, and the Precept of God.
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Now I come to the resolution of this Question:
Now I come to the resolution of this Question:
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viz. How one place can be said to be more Holy then another in the Times of the Gospell:viz. How one place can be said to be more Holy then Another in the Times of the Gospel:
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and I shall resolve it, First, by granting what must not be denyed. 2dly. By denying what must not be granted.
and I shall resolve it, First, by granting what must not be denied. 2dly. By denying what must not be granted.
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First, By Granting that which must not be denyed, and herein, I shall Grant these 4. things.
First, By Granting that which must not be denied, and herein, I shall Grant these 4. things.
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First, That in the Time of the Gospel it is not only Lawfull, but very commendable to design and dedicate places to Holy Services:
First, That in the Time of the Gospel it is not only Lawful, but very commendable to Design and dedicate places to Holy Services:
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When I say it is Lawfull and commendable to design and dedicate places, I do not say to Consecrate and Sanctifie them.
When I say it is Lawful and commendable to Design and dedicate places, I do not say to Consecrate and Sanctify them.
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There's a vast difference between the designing or appointing, or dedicating, and the Cons•crating that place.
There's a vast difference between the designing or appointing, or dedicating, and the Cons•crating that place.
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First, Concerning the designing or appointing of a place for any holy Imployment, differs much from Consecrating it.
First, Concerning the designing or appointing of a place for any holy Employment, differs much from Consecrating it.
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A day may be appointed for the doing of any work in, but it is not consecrated.
A day may be appointed for the doing of any work in, but it is not consecrated.
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We may design to meet in such a place, and if prevented may meet in another.
We may Design to meet in such a place, and if prevented may meet in Another.
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Secondly, The place we dedicate must be our own, in our own right to give, so to give it, as not to recall it.
Secondly, The place we dedicate must be our own, in our own right to give, so to give it, as not to Recall it.
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It is Lawfull for a Rich man to dedicate such a place to such an use,
It is Lawful for a Rich man to dedicate such a place to such an use,
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or such a summe of money to Build a School or an Almeshouse, so that it shall not be in his power to recall it.
or such a sum of money to Built a School or an Almshouse, so that it shall not be in his power to Recall it.
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By the way, this Dedication in Times of the Gospel differs from the Dedication of any thing or place unto God in Times of the Law,
By the Way, this Dedication in Times of the Gospel differs from the Dedication of any thing or place unto God in Times of the Law,
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for they were immediatly dedicated to God as part of Worship, whereas now it is not so.
for they were immediately dedicated to God as part of Worship, whereas now it is not so.
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Those things were holy, not because of their Dedication, but because of Gods promise of Acceptation:
Those things were holy, not Because of their Dedication, but Because of God's promise of Acceptation:
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Consecration is a great deal more;
Consecration is a great deal more;
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That makes it so Holy, that there must nothing be done in it, but what it is appointed to.
That makes it so Holy, that there must nothing be done in it, but what it is appointed to.
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The Services performed in those places must be more acceptable to God, and efficacious to the performers that do perform them. 2dly. I grant some places are to have their Religious Services performed in them, rather then others:
The Services performed in those places must be more acceptable to God, and efficacious to the performers that do perform them. 2dly. I grant Some places Are to have their Religious Services performed in them, rather then Others:
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I mean places of greater conveniency, places appointed for publick meeting, rather then private, where we have the example of good to joyn together,
I mean places of greater conveniency, places appointed for public meeting, rather then private, where we have the Exampl of good to join together,
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and go along with us, thus those of old overcame the Omnipotent.
and go along with us, thus those of old overcame the Omnipotent.
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I desire you to bear me witnesse this day, that I plead for publick Ordinances, where Ordinances are pure, without humane mixture;
I desire you to bear me witness this day, that I plead for public Ordinances, where Ordinances Are pure, without humane mixture;
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I do here professe, and do avowedly declare its my judgement, if they may be injoyed purely, I am for publick Ordinances. 3dly.
I do Here profess, and do avowedly declare its my judgement, if they may be enjoyed purely, I am for public Ordinances. 3dly.
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During the time of performing Religious Services, we are not to use secular or civil imployments,
During the time of performing Religious Services, we Are not to use secular or civil employments,
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as eating, drinking, &c. all which is lawfull at other times, but unlawfull then, being contrary to an expresse command:
as eating, drinking, etc. all which is lawful At other times, but unlawful then, being contrary to an express command:
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Let every thing be done decently, and in order. Let every thing be done decently, and in order.
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We are to abstain from these things, when the Minister is preaching, you are not then to clap your self upon your knees,
We Are to abstain from these things, when the Minister is preaching, you Are not then to clap your self upon your knees,
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as is the custome of too many, that plead for Vniformity, in that and in many other practises they crosse the thing they most plead for. 4thly.
as is the custom of too many, that plead for Uniformity, in that and in many other practises they cross the thing they most plead for. 4thly.
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I grant that after the performance of holy duties in these places wherein we meet, its our duty to abstein from, not only filthy and undecent actions,
I grant that After the performance of holy duties in these places wherein we meet, its our duty to abstain from, not only filthy and undecent actions,
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but from those civil lawfull actions, that may reflect any dishonour on the work that hath been done there, all that is to be done that may render the place unmeet, for Religious Services afterwards.
but from those civil lawful actions, that may reflect any dishonour on the work that hath been done there, all that is to be done that may render the place unmeet, for Religious Services afterwards.
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This is reverence not due, because the place is more holy, but for decency and order things subservient to Religion call for reverence,
This is Reverence not due, Because the place is more holy, but for decency and order things subservient to Religion call for Reverence,
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and are not to be used, so that Religious Services are to be made despicable;
and Are not to be used, so that Religious Services Are to be made despicable;
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The Bread of the Sacrament is not to be cast to unreasonable Creatures, because it reflects a dishonour upon the Service,
The Bred of the Sacrament is not to be cast to unreasonable Creatures, Because it reflects a dishonour upon the Service,
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neither should dirty puddle be put into the Communion Cup, because it reflects dishonour to the use its appointed to, this is civil reference due to any place, where there is a Senate met in a Parliament house, in a Kings bed-chamber, &c. I come now to deny what is not to be granted, and likewise I deny four things. 1st.
neither should dirty puddle be put into the Communion Cup, Because it reflects dishonour to the use its appointed to, this is civil Referente due to any place, where there is a Senate met in a Parliament house, in a Kings bedchamber, etc. I come now to deny what is not to be granted, and likewise I deny four things. 1st.
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That its not now in the times of the Gospell, in any mans power, to set a part a place for Religious duties,
That its not now in the times of the Gospel, in any men power, to Set a part a place for Religious duties,
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so but it may be lawfull upon a due occasion, to use it for a civil imployment,
so but it may be lawful upon a due occasion, to use it for a civil employment,
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or its not unlawfull to alienate such places to other uses, then it was designed;
or its not unlawful to alienate such places to other uses, then it was designed;
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The Bread and Wine in the Sacrament, after publick using them, is not unlawfull to be eaten in a civil way,
The Bred and Wine in the Sacrament, After public using them, is not unlawful to be eaten in a civil Way,
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so that we do not dishonour God thereby, neither is there any more holinesse in them then before.
so that we do not dishonour God thereby, neither is there any more holiness in them then before.
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The Synagogues were as holy as our Churches are, they were appointed for prayer, and preaching,
The Synagogues were as holy as our Churches Are, they were appointed for prayer, and preaching,
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and reading, and were dedicated to holy Uses, yet there were Civil imployments in those places.
and reading, and were dedicated to holy Uses, yet there were Civil employments in those places.
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Here among us we Consecrate places;
Here among us we Consecrate places;
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I doe affirm only God can make a thing or place so holy, that it shall be a sin to imploy it to any other use.
I do affirm only God can make a thing or place so holy, that it shall be a since to employ it to any other use.
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And if the Governours of the Church shall substitute other things or other places for divine imployment, fitter then those formerly used,
And if the Governors of the Church shall substitute other things or other places for divine employment, fitter then those formerly used,
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then those former places and things returns to their accustomed use again, for the Pulpit,
then those former places and things returns to their accustomed use again, for the Pulpit,
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or Communion table, or the Surpliss, or any other Vestment, when done using, are not to be burnt,
or Communion table, or the Surplice, or any other Vestment, when done using, Are not to be burned,
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or buried under the Altar, but may be used to Common and Ordinary Imployments;
or buried under the Altar, but may be used to Common and Ordinary Employments;
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the Communion Cup is no more holyer then the Wine, they may be used as Common things without fear of Sin;
the Communion Cup is no more Holier then the Wine, they may be used as Common things without Fear of since;
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to Consecrate moveable things, or unmoveable things so, as others may not use them, is abominable Superstition.
to Consecrate movable things, or Unmovable things so, as Others may not use them, is abominable Superstition.
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God hath not appointed these things to be used so, as none may ever use them otherwayes.
God hath not appointed these things to be used so, as none may ever use them otherways.
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These things are not holy in themselves. 2ly.
These things Are not holy in themselves. 2ly.
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No place in the times of the Gospell hath such holinesse either from Institution or use,
No place in the times of the Gospel hath such holiness either from Institution or use,
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as to sanctifie or make acceptable or effectuall the service therein performed, this is not in the times of the Gospel.
as to sanctify or make acceptable or effectual the service therein performed, this is not in the times of the Gospel.
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God is present at the places of Religious performances, not in respect of the place, but to the performers.
God is present At the places of Religious performances, not in respect of the place, but to the performers.
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Therefore God doth not say I will be present in that place, for the places sake, but for the duties sake.
Therefore God does not say I will be present in that place, for the places sake, but for the duties sake.
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Prayers in the time of the Ceremonial Law were regarded for the places sake;
Prayers in the time of the Ceremonial Law were regarded for the places sake;
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but we must abhor this piece of Judaisme, and utterly deny Consecration in this day of the Gospel,
but we must abhor this piece of Judaism, and utterly deny Consecration in this day of the Gospel,
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when the Altar sanctified the Gift, this is done by Gods institution;
when the Altar sanctified the Gift, this is done by God's Institution;
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But to say places or things can now do so, it makes the appointments of men, equall with the Institutions of God.
But to say places or things can now do so, it makes the appointments of men, equal with the Institutions of God.
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The Temple sanctified the duties, or performances, not they the Temple; its quite contrary now: Our Churches and Meetings are not holy, without relation to the duties performed;
The Temple sanctified the duties, or performances, not they the Temple; its quite contrary now: Our Churches and Meetings Are not holy, without Relation to the duties performed;
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Our duties are holy, without relation to the Church, but the Church not holy without relation to the duties therein performed:
Our duties Are holy, without Relation to the Church, but the Church not holy without Relation to the duties therein performed:
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None but God can consecrate a place to bee an effectuall means of Worship.
None but God can consecrate a place to be an effectual means of Worship.
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The Jewes worshipped in the Temple, Now God is worshipped elsewhere, the places have no influence at all into our duties, at the most but helpfull to the bodies Conveniency.
The Jews worshipped in the Temple, Now God is worshipped elsewhere, the places have no influence At all into our duties, At the most but helpful to the bodies Conveniency.
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The third thing I deny is this;
The third thing I deny is this;
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There is now no place so holy, as to exclude another place from being as holy;
There is now no place so holy, as to exclude Another place from being as holy;
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we have not now the precept of God to preferr one place above another;
we have not now the precept of God to prefer one place above Another;
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Wee have not now the miraculous presence of God, God hath not given us those Symbolls of his standing residency amongst us,
we have not now the miraculous presence of God, God hath not given us those Symbols of his standing residency among us,
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as in former dayes he did his People, as the Arke ', the Mercy Seat, &c. As for his Ordinances and the performance of them;
as in former days he did his People, as the Ark ', the Mercy Seat, etc. As for his Ordinances and the performance of them;
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if we make a Place holy, in regard of Gods speciall and spirituall presence, I say the Closet,
if we make a Place holy, in regard of God's special and spiritual presence, I say the Closet,
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or Dining Room, or Chamber, the Field, or the River side is holy, humane consecration make no place truly holy:
or Dining Room, or Chamber, the Field, or the River side is holy, humane consecration make no place truly holy:
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I say it again, its the speciall presence of Christ in his Ordinance maketh one place more holy then another,
I say it again, its the special presence of christ in his Ordinance makes one place more holy then Another,
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then any Utensils in the Church are more holy then the Church, the Font and the Communion Table,
then any Utensils in the Church Are more holy then the Church, the Font and the Communion Table,
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then the body of the Church, and so you make a difference between holynesse, in holy places, in holy things,
then the body of the Church, and so you make a difference between holiness, in holy places, in holy things,
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and so bring in plain Judaisme; A new Table where the Sacrament was never administred, cannot be so holy as the old, by this the very Mouthes of the Communicants would be so holy, that they must not eat nor drink any more, but they would defile it:
and so bring in plain Judaism; A new Table where the Sacrament was never administered, cannot be so holy as the old, by this the very Mouths of the Communicants would be so holy, that they must not eat nor drink any more, but they would defile it:
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I conclude this with this assertion, that Religious difference of places is removed, the Gospel takes it quite away, the Gospel is so far from giving or making such a difference. 1. Tim. 2.8. I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting.
I conclude this with this assertion, that Religious difference of places is removed, the Gospel Takes it quite away, the Gospel is so Far from giving or making such a difference. 1. Tim. 2.8. I will Therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting.
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John 4.21, 22, 23. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this Mountain, not yet at Jerusalem worship the Father. Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship:
John 4.21, 22, 23. jesus Says unto her, Woman, believe me the hour comes, when you shall neither in this Mountain, not yet At Jerusalem worship the Father. the worship you know not what: we know what we worship:
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for Salvation is of the Jews.
for Salvation is of the jews.
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But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and in truth:
But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and in truth:
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for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 1 Cor. 1.2. Ʋnto the Church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be Saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours. for the Father seeks such to worship him. 1 Cor. 1.2. Ʋnto the Church of God which is At Corinth, to them that Are sanctified in christ jesus, called to be Saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of jesus christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.
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Therefore where two or three are met together, there am I in the middest of them, Mat. 18. •0.
Therefore where two or three Are met together, there am I in the midst of them, Mathew 18. •0.
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This is the sum of all, That Gods institution is to be regarded, humane institution to be rejected.
This is the sum of all, That God's Institution is to be regarded, humane Institution to be rejected.
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4. Lastly, No place is so sanctified by the miraculous special presence of God, but that presence ceases,
4. Lastly, No place is so sanctified by the miraculous special presence of God, but that presence ceases,
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when the tokens of Gods residence cease; the Ark, the Mercy-seat, the places became as before.
when the tokens of God's residence cease; the Ark, the Mercy-seat, the places became as before.
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For us to go a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and to the Temple, is an abominable thing;
For us to go a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and to the Temple, is an abominable thing;
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how many bloody battels have since been sought there? these places where the presence of God was,
how many bloody battles have since been sought there? these places where the presence of God was,
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when abused to the dishonour of God, they become worse and worse: whatever we use in holy uses, looses their holinesse when abused.
when abused to the dishonour of God, they become Worse and Worse: whatever we use in holy uses, looses their holiness when abused.
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It's boldnesse for us to tye the presence of God to any place, for God hath not tyed himself to any place.
It's boldness for us to tie the presence of God to any place, for God hath not tied himself to any place.
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I cannot but wonder, how it's possible for men to hold, that the Lords day, which God hath been pleased to set apart for himself, that its holinesse can cease;
I cannot but wonder, how it's possible for men to hold, that the lords day, which God hath been pleased to Set apart for himself, that its holiness can cease;
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for that they say, the Lords day is not holier longer than the service is in doing;
for that they say, the lords day is not Holier longer than the service is in doing;
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yet that the Church, that God never appointed, should retain its holinesse, that you must not tread there,
yet that the Church, that God never appointed, should retain its holiness, that you must not tread there,
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but with your hat off, nor come there without bowing the knee. Give me leave to wind up all with profitable inferences that floweth from hence. Ʋse 1. The first inference:
but with your hat off, nor come there without bowing the knee. Give me leave to wind up all with profitable inferences that flows from hence. Ʋse 1. The First Inference:
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See the great difference betwixt the sanctity and holinesse of places under the Old, and under the New Testament.
See the great difference betwixt the sanctity and holiness of places under the Old, and under the New Testament.
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Those under the Old, had the miraculous presence of God: so long the places were holy.
Those under the Old, had the miraculous presence of God: so long the places were holy.
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They had their Temple, their Altar, their Mercy-seat, the Ark, &c. these places were holy; you cannot say the like now:
They had their Temple, their Altar, their Mercy-seat, the Ark, etc. these places were holy; you cannot say the like now:
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we have the presence of God, but we have not the precept of God, as they had:
we have the presence of God, but we have not the precept of God, as they had:
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places now differ from places then.
places now differ from places then.
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Ʋse 2. I note the great goodnesse of God, to give to us such a sweet dispensation, that now hee doth not tye us to places,Ʋse 2. I note the great Goodness of God, to give to us such a sweet Dispensation, that now he does not tie us to places,
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as heretofore he did the Jenes: no land now is holier, nor place now holier then another:
as heretofore he did the Jenes: no land now is Holier, nor place now Holier then Another:
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every coast is a Iudea, every Congregation is now a Zion, a Temple: you may pray as well now in your closets, as then in the Temple.
every coast is a Iudea, every Congregation is now a Zion, a Temple: you may pray as well now in your closets, as then in the Temple.
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Ʋse 3. There are several persons to be reproved; those that take pilgrimages to particular places, because of that holinesse they suppose in them.Ʋse 3. There Are several Persons to be reproved; those that take Pilgrimages to particular places, Because of that holiness they suppose in them.
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I might tell you of their lying Reliques: I will not trouble you with them:
I might tell you of their lying Relics: I will not trouble you with them:
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suppose them true, what is this to Institution and command of God? where have you a command for such a thing? I might take notice of those that put holinesse in places of Burial; in the Church;
suppose them true, what is this to Institution and command of God? where have you a command for such a thing? I might take notice of those that put holiness in places of Burial; in the Church;
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think it holier than the Church-yard; and one part of the Church holier than another; private prayer, rather than joyn in publick:
think it Holier than the Churchyard; and one part of the Church Holier than Another; private prayer, rather than join in public:
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for any to bow towards the place of the Communion Table, rather than to any other place of the Church.
for any to bow towards the place of the Communion Table, rather than to any other place of the Church.
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Ʋse 4. I shall desire you to take notice of four things, you that are Christians.Ʋse 4. I shall desire you to take notice of four things, you that Are Christians.
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First, Let this encourage you to serve God in your Families, and places that God hath set you in, with humility and reverence,
First, Let this encourage you to serve God in your Families, and places that God hath Set you in, with humility and Reverence,
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as becomes that God with whom you have to do. Though I am against Superstition, and Popish Innovations, yet I am for positive reverence wherever.
as becomes that God with whom you have to do. Though I am against Superstition, and Popish Innovations, yet I am for positive Reverence wherever.
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Abraham came, he built God an Altar. Let no morning or evening passe, without Prayer in your Families; Pray, pray often:Abraham Come, he built God an Altar. Let no morning or evening pass, without Prayer in your Families; Pray, pray often:
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let every one of your houses be a Church: this will bring a blessing on the place where you live.
let every one of your houses be a Church: this will bring a blessing on the place where you live.
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Be much in Prayer, for the Lords sake. Secondly, Labour to promote personal Holinesse, as well as Family duty.
Be much in Prayer, for the lords sake. Secondly, Labour to promote personal Holiness, as well as Family duty.
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Since you have heard something of holinesse of places, let us labour to become holy.
Since you have herd something of holiness of places, let us labour to become holy.
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Do you think those wretches are not the more to be lamented, that swear, and drink,
Do you think those wretches Are not the more to be lamented, that swear, and drink,
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and lye, and whore, and think that the very dust of the Temple touching their garments, will make them Holy? oh, put away uncleannesse, pride, drunkennesse,
and lie, and whore, and think that the very dust of the Temple touching their garments, will make them Holy? o, put away uncleanness, pride, Drunkenness,
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and covetousnesse, else though you bow and cringe, God will not hear your Prayers. Thirdly, Love the holinesse of the living Temples of God;
and covetousness, Else though you bow and cringe, God will not hear your Prayers. Thirdly, Love the holiness of the living Temples of God;
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wherever thou seest any thing of holinesse, be in love with that soul: if there be a heaven upon earth, it is to enjoy the company of Saints:
wherever thou See any thing of holiness, be in love with that soul: if there be a heaven upon earth, it is to enjoy the company of Saints:
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this will blow up the coals of spiritual love to God and goodnesse.
this will blow up the coals of spiritual love to God and Goodness.
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A famous man had this expression, When I was in the company of Saints, I thought I was as if I had been among living coales;
A famous man had this expression, When I was in the company of Saints, I Thought I was as if I had been among living coals;
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but when I was separated from them, and came among Swearers and Drunkards, I found a spiritual frozennesse all over mee.
but when I was separated from them, and Come among Swearers and Drunkards, I found a spiritual frozenness all over me.
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Though the people of God are best company in Heaven, yet they are good company on earth.
Though the people of God Are best company in Heaven, yet they Are good company on earth.
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Whatever thou hast received, impart it: Grace may be imparted, it cannot be impaired. Fourthly, Labour to preserve the holinesse of Gods true Institutions;
Whatever thou hast received, impart it: Grace may be imparted, it cannot be impaired. Fourthly, Labour to preserve the holiness of God's true Institutions;
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those things that are of divine consecration.
those things that Are of divine consecration.
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For humane consecration, alas what is it? But for the Sabboth, the Lords day, labour to keep it holy.
For humane consecration, alas what is it? But for the Sabbath, the lords day, labour to keep it holy.
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We talk much of Holy dayes, this is so indeed. The Lords Supper, that's of Divine Institution, labour for a holy participation thereof.
We talk much of Holy days, this is so indeed. The lords Supper, that's of Divine Institution, labour for a holy participation thereof.
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If any thing in the world would drive mee to a Passion, this would, to hear men plead for the holinesse of places, and live unholy Lives;
If any thing in the world would drive me to a Passion, this would, to hear men plead for the holiness of places, and live unholy Lives;
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to stand up for humane, and not regard Divine institutions.
to stand up for humane, and not regard Divine institutions.
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Oh that our King and Parliament might do something more than is done for keeping the Sabboth holy!
O that our King and Parliament might do something more than is done for keeping the Sabbath holy!
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oh that we could mourn for that we cannot mend! The Sacraments are Holy: it is the duty of Ministers to labour to keep them holy. The Lords Word that's Holy.
o that we could mourn for that we cannot mend! The Sacraments Are Holy: it is the duty of Ministers to labour to keep them holy. The lords Word that's Holy.
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Ministry, and the Ordinances of Jesus Christ, labour to keep in High esteem.
Ministry, and the Ordinances of jesus christ, labour to keep in High esteem.
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We ought to hear with the same reverence, as if Jesus Christ himself was here to preach. Live like walking Temples.
We ought to hear with the same Reverence, as if jesus christ himself was Here to preach. Live like walking Temples.
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Many of these truths might be further inlarged, but I have not time nor strength. I could discharge my duty, without speaking somthing to these.
Many of these truths might be further enlarged, but I have not time nor strength. I could discharge my duty, without speaking something to these.
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What you have received with the right hand, do not east off with the left: I have better hopes of you, my dearly beloved:
What you have received with the right hand, do not east off with the left: I have better hope's of you, my dearly Beloved:
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I hope God will bring home these, and all other those truths to your soules, which in much weaknesse I have delivered to you:
I hope God will bring home these, and all other those truths to your Souls, which in much weakness I have Delivered to you:
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and be more to you, than his poor Minister, though he should have remained with you. FINIS.
and be more to you, than his poor Minister, though he should have remained with you. FINIS.
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