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A SERMON Preached Upon a great Deliverance at SEA. Psal. 91.15.
A SERMON Preached Upon a great Deliverance At SEA. Psalm 91.15.
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Yea I am with him in trouble, I will deliver him and bring him to Honour. Or,
Yea I am with him in trouble, I will deliver him and bring him to Honour. Or,
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I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him.
I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him.
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THis Psalm is a Psalm of Consolation, of heavenly Consolation, which is above the joys and felicities of this world.
THis Psalm is a Psalm of Consolation, of heavenly Consolation, which is above the Joys and felicities of this world.
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For Spiritual joy, like a precious Jewel set in the midst, out-shines all temporal comforts and worldly blessings.
For Spiritual joy, like a precious Jewel Set in the midst, outshines all temporal comforts and worldly blessings.
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In the whole sphere of David 's Psalmes there shines not a brighter Star of Consolation.
In the Whole sphere of David is Psalms there shines not a Brighter Star of Consolation.
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One calls it a Psalm of assurance to those that trust in God: neither can there be a greater Cordial in grace then the assurance of Gods love.
One calls it a Psalm of assurance to those that trust in God: neither can there be a greater Cordial in grace then the assurance of God's love.
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It is like the blessing of a good Conscience, a perpetual Feast, an abiding Comfort, a dwelling Consolation.
It is like the blessing of a good Conscience, a perpetual Feast, an abiding Comfort, a Dwelling Consolation.
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Beza confesseth, that when he had left his own Countrey, and all that he had, one and thirty years, that he might more freely serve Jesus Christ ;Beza Confesses, that when he had left his own Country, and all that he had, one and thirty Years, that he might more freely serve jesus christ;
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it came to pass the first time he entred into the publick assembly, that the company did sing this Psalm:
it Come to pass the First time he entered into the public assembly, that the company did sing this Psalm:
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by the singing whereof, as though he had heard God calling him in particular, he felt himself so comforted, that he kept it ever after engraven in his heart.
by the singing whereof, as though he had herd God calling him in particular, he felt himself so comforted, that he kept it ever After engraven in his heart.
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The Soul of man, if it be well sanctified, might take as much pleasure in reading this Psalm,
The Soul of man, if it be well sanctified, might take as much pleasure in reading this Psalm,
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as Adam did in walking in Paradise, even in the state of his Innocency, when the garden was in her prime and perfection, in all her greens and sweetness.
as Adam did in walking in Paradise, even in the state of his Innocency, when the garden was in her prime and perfection, in all her greens and sweetness.
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For the beds of new-blown Roses, and banks of morning Violets, hills of Frankincense, and mountains of Camphire, cannot be sweeter to our sense,
For the Beds of Newblown Roses, and banks of morning Violets, hills of Frankincense, and Mountains of Camphire, cannot be Sweeten to our sense,
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then this Psalm is to the Soul of an afflicted child of God.
then this Psalm is to the Soul of an afflicted child of God.
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I do confess, I do love to read it, as an hungry man loves to eat his meat;
I do confess, I do love to read it, as an hungry man loves to eat his meat;
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for beside the nourishment and food I receive from it, my Soul is satisfied and ravished with divine pleasure.
for beside the nourishment and food I receive from it, my Soul is satisfied and ravished with divine pleasure.
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For as it is a great Cordial, so it is given us in a cup of Gold,
For as it is a great Cordial, so it is given us in a cup of Gold,
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and this blessed fountain of Consolation runs to us in Silver streams of divine Eloquence.
and this blessed fountain of Consolation runs to us in Silver streams of divine Eloquence.
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Mollerus calls it Pulcherrimum exemplar Eloquentiae, a beautiful picture and pattern of divine Eloquence. Look over the whole Psalm,Mollerus calls it Pulcherrimum exemplar Eloquentiae, a beautiful picture and pattern of divine Eloquence. Look over the Whole Psalm,
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and you shall find it every where enrich'd with sweet Allegories, and adorned with delicious Metaphors, which the holy Spirit useth, to present the dearness and love of God to his afflicted Children, that they might be not only comforted,
and you shall find it every where enriched with sweet Allegories, and adorned with delicious Metaphors, which the holy Spirit uses, to present the dearness and love of God to his afflicted Children, that they might be not only comforted,
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but delighted with his sweetness, and enamour'd with his goodness.
but delighted with his sweetness, and enamoured with his Goodness.
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How most elegantly is Gods care of the safety of his children presented to us in divine Rhetorick, verse 4. He shall cover thee with his feathers,
How most elegantly is God's care of the safety of his children presented to us in divine Rhetoric, verse 4. He shall cover thee with his Feathers,
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and under his wings thou shalt trust? The very same Allegory doth our Blessed Saviour sanctifie with his own lips,and under his wings thou shalt trust? The very same Allegory does our Blessed Saviour sanctify with his own lips,
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when he bewails the present sin, and the approaching ruine of Jerusalem: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the Prophets,
when he bewails the present since, and the approaching ruin of Jerusalem: Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that Killest the prophets,
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and stonest them that are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together,
and Stonest them that Are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together,
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even as an hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but ye would not? The greatest Emblem of love and safety in all Nature.even as an hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but you would not? The greatest Emblem of love and safety in all Nature.
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And as if this had not been kindness enough, God further promiseth, vers. 11. that he will send his own royal guard, the Militia of Heaven, his holy and glorious Angels, to be our Guardians, He shall give his Angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy waies;
And as if this had not been kindness enough, God further promises, vers. 11. that he will send his own royal guard, the Militia of Heaven, his holy and glorious Angels, to be our Guardians, He shall give his Angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways;
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they shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. they shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
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Even as a tender Mother hath a care of her Sucking child, or as a Nurse cherisheth her Children.
Even as a tender Mother hath a care of her Sucking child, or as a Nurse Cherishes her Children.
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And as if that had been too little, he himself will be with them not in their high estate only, but in their meanest condition.
And as if that had been too little, he himself will be with them not in their high estate only, but in their Meanest condition.
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I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him. I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him.
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My Text consists of two parts: 1. The Estate and Condition of Gods Children on Earth, which is a troubled and afflicted Condition;
My Text consists of two parts: 1. The Estate and Condition of God's Children on Earth, which is a troubled and afflicted Condition;
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they are in troubles. 2. God's care and love to his Children in that condition, expressed by a threefold promise.
they Are in Troubles. 2. God's care and love to his Children in that condition, expressed by a threefold promise.
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First, there is Promissum praesentiae, a promise of his presence, I will be with him, and according to the old Translation set down in the present tense, yea I am with him in trouble ;
First, there is Promise praesentiae, a promise of his presence, I will be with him, and according to the old translation Set down in the present tense, yea I am with him in trouble;
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as God's promises are often in the Scripture, to shew both the speed and certainty of the things promised.
as God's promises Are often in the Scripture, to show both the speed and certainty of the things promised.
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Secondly, Promissum liberationis, a promise of deliverance; I will deliver him. Thirdly, Promissum recompensationis, a promise of reward and recompence; I will honour him.
Secondly, Promise liberationis, a promise of deliverance; I will deliver him. Thirdly, Promise recompensationis, a promise of reward and recompense; I will honour him.
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And what can an afflicted soul desire more in his troubles then the Presence of God to comfort him, the Power of God to deliver him,
And what can an afflicted soul desire more in his Troubles then the Presence of God to Comfort him, the Power of God to deliver him,
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and the Goodness of God to recompense him? Who would not be miserable on such conditions,
and the goodness of God to recompense him? Who would not be miserable on such conditions,
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and afflicted on such promises?
and afflicted on such promises?
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First, of the State and Condition of Gods Children here upon earth, which is a troubled state, an afflicted condition.
First, of the State and Condition of God's Children Here upon earth, which is a troubled state, an afflicted condition.
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Few and evil have the days of my life been, saith good old Jacob, and yet he was the chosen and beloved child of God. Few and evil have the days of my life been, Says good old Jacob, and yet he was the chosen and Beloved child of God.
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Jacob have I loved, saith God, but Esau have I hated ; Jacob have I loved, Says God, but Esau have I hated;
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and yet this chosen one, and precious vessel of Election, was filled up to the brim with the very gall and bitterness of affliction.
and yet this chosen one, and precious vessel of Election, was filled up to the brim with the very Gall and bitterness of affliction.
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He was sequestred from all the comforts of this life, banish'd from his own house and home, forc'd to flee from the knees of his aged and dying Father,
He was sequestered from all the comforts of this life, banished from his own house and home, forced to flee from the knees of his aged and dying Father,
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and likewise from the bosome of his beloved Mother, hated of his Brother Esau, going on Pilgrimage with his Staff and Scrip only;
and likewise from the bosom of his Beloved Mother, hated of his Brother Esau, going on Pilgrimage with his Staff and Scrip only;
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sometimes the cold Earth was his bed, a Stone his pillow; and after all this (which was before it in bitterness) he was forced,
sometime the cold Earth was his Bed, a Stone his pillow; and After all this (which was before it in bitterness) he was forced,
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for a meer livelihood, and sustenance, to serve an Idolater in a strange land many years.
for a mere livelihood, and sustenance, to serve an Idolater in a strange land many Years.
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Nothing sure can be more grievous to a true Child of God.
Nothing sure can be more grievous to a true Child of God.
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And as we have seen this in Jacob, in his person, so we may behold it in his Posterity;
And as we have seen this in Jacob, in his person, so we may behold it in his Posterity;
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for even the Sons of Jacob possess'd their Father's sorrow as well as his substance, and were Inheritors of both.
for even the Sons of Jacob possessed their Father's sorrow as well as his substance, and were Inheritors of both.
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But to tell you of all their troubles and afflictions, were to lead you in a wilderness.
But to tell you of all their Troubles and afflictions, were to led you in a Wilderness.
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And yet these people were God's own people, his portion and the lot of his inheritance, his anointed and chief treasure, and as the Prophet Zechary calls them, the friends of God. There were no people dwelt so near,
And yet these people were God's own people, his portion and the lot of his inheritance, his anointed and chief treasure, and as the Prophet Zechariah calls them, the Friends of God. There were no people dwelled so near,
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and in the very bosome of God, as these people;
and in the very bosom of God, as these people;
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and yet no people felt so much the hand of God, not in embraces, but chastisements.
and yet no people felt so much the hand of God, not in embraces, but chastisements.
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But you will say, this was in the time of the Law, in the time of the Gospel we shall see better days:
But you will say, this was in the time of the Law, in the time of the Gospel we shall see better days:
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when the day doth spring from on high and visit us, then sure we shall all be clothed with the beams of that Sun of righteousness, and shall shine in the bright garments of joy and gladness.
when the day does spring from on high and visit us, then sure we shall all be clothed with the beams of that Sun of righteousness, and shall shine in the bright garments of joy and gladness.
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No, in respect of temporal blessings it will be far worse with God's children then in the time of the Law.
No, in respect of temporal blessings it will be Far Worse with God's children then in the time of the Law.
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Then they shall meet with days black and dark as death it self:
Then they shall meet with days black and dark as death it self:
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for, as one says ingeniously, Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament, Adversity the blessing of the New. In the time of the Law the rewards of faith and obedience were wealth and worldly prosperity;
for, as one Says ingeniously, Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament, Adversity the blessing of the New. In the time of the Law the rewards of faith and Obedience were wealth and worldly Prosperity;
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then God said to Moses, I will make of thee a great Nation. But in the Gospel our Saviour says, My flock it is a little one.
then God said to Moses, I will make of thee a great nation. But in the Gospel our Saviour Says, My flock it is a little one.
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Again, in the time of the Law God blessed faithful Abraham with a promise of plenty and abundance, All the land thou seest to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever, But now the blessings of the Gospel are quite of another complexion, Blessed are you when you shall be persecuted for righteousness sake:
Again, in the time of the Law God blessed faithful Abraham with a promise of plenty and abundance, All the land thou See to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever, But now the blessings of the Gospel Are quite of Another complexion, Blessed Are you when you shall be persecuted for righteousness sake:
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And again, at the 11. verse, Blessed are you when men shall revile you, and persecute you, And again, At the 11. verse, Blessed Are you when men shall revile you, and persecute you,
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and shall say all manner of evil of you for my names sake. These are the blessings of the Gospel:and shall say all manner of evil of you for my names sake. These Are the blessings of the Gospel:
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Persecution is the Ensign of Christianity:
Persecution is the Ensign of Christianity:
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The Cross in a Field of Bloud are the Arms of Christ, and Afflictions are the Sables that belong to his Coat.
The Cross in a Field of Blood Are the Arms of christ, and Afflictions Are the Sables that belong to his Coat.
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When our Saviour Christ went out of the World he left his Disciples this Legacy in his last Will and Testament, In the world ye shall have Tribulation.
When our Saviour christ went out of the World he left his Disciples this Legacy in his last Will and Testament, In the world you shall have Tribulation.
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This was all the Legacy our Saviour left his Disciples, he had nothing else to leave them:
This was all the Legacy our Saviour left his Disciples, he had nothing Else to leave them:
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for Joseph of Arimathea had begged his Body, his Spirit he had commended into the hands of God his Father,
for Joseph of Arimathea had begged his Body, his Spirit he had commended into the hands of God his Father,
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and the Souldiers cast lots for his Garments;
and the Soldiers cast lots for his Garments;
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and what then could our Saviour leave them? Yet, he left them a Royal Legacy,
and what then could our Saviour leave them? Yet, he left them a Royal Legacy,
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for he left them a Crown, — but it was of Thorns; he left them a Scepter, — but it was of Reed;
for he left them a Crown, — but it was of Thorns; he left them a Sceptre, — but it was of Reed;
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he left them a purple Robe, — but it was of Derision;
he left them a purple Robe, — but it was of Derision;
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he left them likewise the rich embroydery of his scourged Flesh, the marks and wounds of his crucified Body.
he left them likewise the rich embroidery of his scourged Flesh, the marks and wounds of his Crucified Body.
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This was our Saviour's Legacy, this was his Livery; and S. Paul seems to wear it daily;
This was our Saviour's Legacy, this was his Livery; and S. Paul seems to wear it daily;
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I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. This was the state of the Church in the time of the Gospel; I bear in my body the marks of the Lord jesus. This was the state of the Church in the time of the Gospel;
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for the Spouse of Christ is black, though comely. God will have it so for these reasons.
for the Spouse of christ is black, though comely. God will have it so for these Reasons.
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1. To withdraw his Children from the love of the World. It is in our very nature to love the World:
1. To withdraw his Children from the love of the World. It is in our very nature to love the World:
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Adam is more seen in our Covetousness then in our Concupiscence.Adam is more seen in our Covetousness then in our Concupiscence.
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There is a kind of Magick in the things of this life, that doth so enchant the hearts of God's dearest Children, that they cannot draw their affections from them.
There is a kind of Magic in the things of this life, that does so enchant the hearts of God's dearest Children, that they cannot draw their affections from them.
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Lot was a righteous Person, and yet he had no mind to part from his wealth,Lot was a righteous Person, and yet he had no mind to part from his wealth,
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and beloved Sodom: and his Wife, though she went out with him, yet she left her self behind;
and Beloved Sodom: and his Wife, though she went out with him, yet she left her self behind;
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she went with her feet only, not with her affections, and therefore she could not (for her life) but she must look back upon Sodom, though in flames,
she went with her feet only, not with her affections, and Therefore she could not (for her life) but she must look back upon Sodom, though in flames,
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and she look'd back till she could look no more.
and she looked back till she could look no more.
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The World is our Dinah, to which our soul so cleaveth, that we are content to part with our Rights and Priviledges, with our Religion,
The World is our Dinah, to which our soul so cleaveth, that we Are content to part with our Rights and Privileges, with our Religion,
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and would be circumcised, if we might but enjoy this our Dinah, our new-got wealth and honour in peace.
and would be circumcised, if we might but enjoy this our Dinah, our new-got wealth and honour in peace.
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But God will not have his Children live in peace in this World, that they may long for a better;
But God will not have his Children live in peace in this World, that they may long for a better;
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a better World, and a better Peace.
a better World, and a better Peace.
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Should we always swim in worldly pleasures, and meet with no storms and tempests in this our vast Ocean of Prosperity, we should say with S. Peter, It is good for us to be here, let us build us Tabernacles, and so think to live here for ever.
Should we always swim in worldly pleasures, and meet with no storms and tempests in this our vast Ocean of Prosperity, we should say with S. Peter, It is good for us to be Here, let us built us Tabernacles, and so think to live Here for ever.
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But God will have it otherwise;
But God will have it otherwise;
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and therefore he keeps his Children in this World in a vale of tears, and often leads them through Aceldama, a field of bloud and persecution, that, with Jacob, they may long for their Father's house,
and Therefore he keeps his Children in this World in a vale of tears, and often leads them through Aceldama, a field of blood and persecution, that, with Jacob, they may long for their Father's house,
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and say with S. Paul, I desire to depart and to be with Christ.
and say with S. Paul, I desire to depart and to be with christ.
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2. God will have his Children in a troubled condition, not only to make them long for the Kingdom of Glory,
2. God will have his Children in a troubled condition, not only to make them long for the Kingdom of Glory,
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but to keep them in the Kingdom of Grace. The Valleys are more fruitful then the Hills;
but to keep them in the Kingdom of Grace. The Valleys Are more fruitful then the Hills;
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and the lowest estate of a Child of God doth more abound with grace and goodness then the highest Mountain of their Prosperity.
and the lowest estate of a Child of God does more abound with grace and Goodness then the highest Mountain of their Prosperity.
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The Prophet David sayes of God's own People, Cum occideret eos, When he slew them, then they sought him early. Strange!
The Prophet David Says of God's own People, Cum Occideret eos, When he slew them, then they sought him early. Strange!
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that they must be slain before they seek.
that they must be slave before they seek.
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God is a gracious God, and would lead us unto himself by the hand, but we will not go without a Rod.
God is a gracious God, and would led us unto himself by the hand, but we will not go without a Rod.
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A strange dulness, or rather perverseness in our nature, that we must be whipt into our own happiness, and beaten into heaven.
A strange dullness, or rather perverseness in our nature, that we must be whipped into our own happiness, and beaten into heaven.
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I find it likewise thus with Christ's own Disciples in the Gospel:
I find it likewise thus with Christ's own Disciples in the Gospel:
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the first time they call'd upon him was in a storm at Sea (that School of prayer) when the Ship was cover'd with waves, NONLATINALPHABET, hidden in the Sea. Then they were as loud as the Wind, and as high as the Tempest in their devotion, Master, save us, we perish.
the First time they called upon him was in a storm At Sea (that School of prayer) when the Ship was covered with waves,, hidden in the Sea. Then they were as loud as the Wind, and as high as the Tempest in their devotion, Master, save us, we perish.
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And I observe in the Gospel, after our Saviour began to shew himself unto the World in the Office of his Ministery, the first that came to him were the Blind, the Lame, and the Diseased.
And I observe in the Gospel, After our Saviour began to show himself unto the World in the Office of his Ministry, the First that Come to him were the Blind, the Lame, and the Diseased.
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Is it not strange, that the Blind should find the way to Christ? and that the Lame should first come to him? and that the Sick should crawl out of their Beds to him? nay more, bring their Beds with them? Which made our Saviour say sometimes to the sick, Take up thy Bed and walk, It was the affliction of the Body that brought them first to Christ, who,
Is it not strange, that the Blind should find the Way to christ? and that the Lame should First come to him? and that the Sick should crawl out of their Beds to him? nay more, bring their Beds with them? Which made our Saviour say sometime to the sick, Take up thy Bed and walk, It was the affliction of the Body that brought them First to christ, who,
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when they came, cured both Body and Soul. For he never cured any that came to him of the Diseases of their Bodies,
when they Come, cured both Body and Soul. For he never cured any that Come to him of the Diseases of their Bodies,
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but he forgave them their Sins, and so heal'd their Souls.
but he forgave them their Sins, and so healed their Souls.
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Thy sins are forgiven thee, was the very Physick that cur'd the man sick of the Palsey.Thy Sins Are forgiven thee, was the very Physic that cured the man sick of the Palsy.
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It is a Salve that cures all Diseases. Lord, forgive me my sins, and then I am sure I shall be whole.
It is a Salve that cures all Diseases. Lord, forgive me my Sins, and then I am sure I shall be Whole.
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So then, if by the infirmities of their Bodies these men gain'd the salvation of their Souls, was it not happy for that man that he was born blind? good for that man that he was lame? and health for that man that he was sick? Beloved, we do not know when we are well;
So then, if by the infirmities of their Bodies these men gained the salvation of their Souls, was it not happy for that man that he was born blind? good for that man that he was lame? and health for that man that he was sick? beloved, we do not know when we Are well;
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we are most happy when we think our selves miserable, rich when we are poor, like the Church of Smyrna, and blessed when we mourn, If nothing but poverty will bring us unto Christ, who would not willingly be as poor as Job? If nothing but the pains of the body would bring us unto our Saviour, who would not be content to be rack'd with the Gout,
we Are most happy when we think our selves miserable, rich when we Are poor, like the Church of Smyrna, and blessed when we mourn, If nothing but poverty will bring us unto christ, who would not willingly be as poor as Job? If nothing but the pains of the body would bring us unto our Saviour, who would not be content to be racked with the Gout,
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and grownd in pieces with the Stone? If sickness alone would save my Soul, let me be sick, as Hezekiah was,
and ground in Pieces with the Stone? If sickness alone would save my Soul, let me be sick, as Hezekiah was,
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even unto death, so I may gain eternal life.
even unto death, so I may gain Eternal life.
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Who would not go to heaven, though in a fiery chariot of a burning Fever?
Who would not go to heaven, though in a fiery chariot of a burning Fever?
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Vse 1. Seeing then afflictions are such powerful means to draw us unto Christ, whatsoever God shall lay upon us of this sad Nature, let us bear it aequo animo, with a quiet and even mind. But that is not enough;Use 1. Seeing then afflictions Are such powerful means to draw us unto christ, whatsoever God shall lay upon us of this sad Nature, let us bear it Aequo animo, with a quiet and even mind. But that is not enough;
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we must undergo it laeto animo, with a joyful Spirit ;
we must undergo it laeto animo, with a joyful Spirit;
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such a spirit as S. Paul had, who rejoyc'd in his bonds, and sang in prison,
such a Spirit as S. Paul had, who rejoiced in his bonds, and sang in prison,
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and which is above the common Passions of men, being inflam'd with an holy and divine Ambition, 2 Cor. 11. we shall find him triumphing in his sufferings, glorying in his infirmities,
and which is above the Common Passion of men, being inflamed with an holy and divine Ambition, 2 Cor. 11. we shall find him triumphing in his sufferings, glorying in his infirmities,
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and exalting himself in his abasement.
and exalting himself in his abasement.
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Even as Hezekiah in the pride of his heart shewed to the Babylonish Ambassadours the house of his precious things, his gold and his precious ointments,
Even as Hezekiah in the pride of his heart showed to the Babylonish ambassadors the house of his precious things, his gold and his precious ointments,
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and the house of his treasure: and the house of his treasure:
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in the same manner, but more holy, with the same passion of mind, but better sanctifi'd, doth S. Paul, in the same Chapter, shew unto the world the rich treasure of his sufferings, his frequent perils, his hunger, his cold, his bonds, his imprisonments, his whips, his scourges, his shipwracks, his nakedness.
in the same manner, but more holy, with the same passion of mind, but better sanctified, does S. Paul, in the same Chapter, show unto the world the rich treasure of his sufferings, his frequent perils, his hunger, his cold, his bonds, his imprisonments, his whips, his scourges, his Shipwrecks, his nakedness.
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These were Saint Paul 's riches, these were his precious things:
These were Saint Paul is riches, these were his precious things:
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His bonds were dearer to him then the golden chains of Hezekiah, his prison of higher price in his esteem then the house of his treasure,
His bonds were Dearer to him then the golden chains of Hezekiah, his prison of higher price in his esteem then the house of his treasure,
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and his nakedness of more value with the Apostle then all the wardrobe of the King of Judah. For ye may perceive, in this Chapter, he counts up his sufferings,
and his nakedness of more valve with the Apostle then all the wardrobe of the King of Judah. For you may perceive, in this Chapter, he counts up his sufferings,
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as a rich man counts up his Estate and Substance.
as a rich man counts up his Estate and Substance.
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So much, saith the Merchant, I have at Sea, so much in the City, so much in City, so much in the Country.
So much, Says the Merchant, I have At Sea, so much in the city, so much in city, so much in the Country.
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So doth the Apostle reckon up his sufferings; In perils at Sea, in perils in the City, in perils in the wilderness.
So does the Apostle reckon up his sufferings; In perils At Sea, in perils in the city, in perils in the Wilderness.
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This was Saint Paul 's stock, this was his wealth and treasure.
This was Saint Paul is stock, this was his wealth and treasure.
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So that this Chapter seems to me to be the rich Inventory and Sum of S. Paul 's sufferings.
So that this Chapter seems to me to be the rich Inventory and Sum of S. Paul is sufferings.
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Thus I have shewn you with what chearfulness the Apostle did embrace the afflictions of this life.
Thus I have shown you with what cheerfulness the Apostle did embrace the afflictions of this life.
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But we must go a step higher;
But we must go a step higher;
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not only to welcome these good Angels, (for so I think I may call our afflictions,
not only to welcome these good Angels, (for so I think I may call our afflictions,
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for they are sent to us for our good) but we must entertain them grato animo, not only with a joyful, but a thankful Spirit. For seeing they are such happy opportunities of grace, let us give God thanks that he hath afflicted us,
for they Are sent to us for our good) but we must entertain them grato animo, not only with a joyful, but a thankful Spirit. For seeing they Are such happy opportunities of grace, let us give God thanks that he hath afflicted us,
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and praise his name that he hath made us miserable, and let us magnifie his goodness, that in these days he hath slain us, and shed our blood.
and praise his name that he hath made us miserable, and let us magnify his Goodness, that in these days he hath slave us, and shed our blood.
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Thus we find holy Job praising God upon a dunghill, where he was left as naked as he came out of his Mothers womb;
Thus we find holy Job praising God upon a dunghill, where he was left as naked as he Come out of his Mother's womb;
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The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
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This was Job 's grace, and thanks for his afflictions: And I think I may call it grace after meat, for all was taken away.
This was Job is grace, and thanks for his afflictions: And I think I may call it grace After meat, for all was taken away.
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Every one can say grace before meat;
Every one can say grace before meat;
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whilst we behold God's blessings with our eyes, our tongue cannot chuse but praise his name.
while we behold God's blessings with our eyes, our tongue cannot choose but praise his name.
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Job 's Wife could say the former part of the grace, The Lord giveth, blessed be the name of the Lord ;Job is Wife could say the former part of the grace, The Lord gives, blessed be the name of the Lord;
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but when all was taken away, it was, Curse God, and die.
but when all was taken away, it was, Curse God, and die.
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But a true child of God gives God thanks for afflictions as well as for blessings,
But a true child of God gives God thanks for afflictions as well as for blessings,
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and praiseth his name for both.
and Praiseth his name for both.
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And so I have done with the first part of my Text, the state of Gods children here upon Earth.
And so I have done with the First part of my Text, the state of God's children Here upon Earth.
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I come now unto the second, Gods care of his children in that condition, exprest by a threefold promise:
I come now unto the second, God's care of his children in that condition, expressed by a threefold promise:
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and first, Promissum praesentiae, a promise of his presence, I will be, or, I am with him in trouble.
and First, Promise praesentiae, a promise of his presence, I will be, or, I am with him in trouble.
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But is not the Lord every where? Whither shall I go from thy Spirit, saith David, or whither shall I flee from thy presence? God indeed is every where, not only ubique, but primò ubique, as the School calls it, chiefly and most properly, not in part and in parcels,
But is not the Lord every where? Whither shall I go from thy Spirit, Says David, or whither shall I flee from thy presence? God indeed is every where, not only ubique, but primò ubique, as the School calls it, chiefly and most properly, not in part and in parcels,
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as accidents dwell in their subjects, but wholly and according to himself, who is indivisible and infinite in his own nature and essence:
as accidents dwell in their subject's, but wholly and according to himself, who is indivisible and infinite in his own nature and essence:
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and this Divines call praesentia secundùm essentiam, the essential presence of God, by which he is in all things that were created by him,
and this Divines call Presence secundùm essentiam, the essential presence of God, by which he is in all things that were created by him,
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even the meanest and most vile of his creatures; and yet no way contaminated or defiled by their vileness or uncleanness:
even the Meanest and most vile of his creatures; and yet no Way contaminated or defiled by their vileness or uncleanness:
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for he is in them, not as any part of their essence, sed ut causa essendi, as the very cause and principle of their being and essence, giving subsistence unto them, without which they could be nothing.
for he is in them, not as any part of their essence, sed ut causa Essendi, as the very cause and principle of their being and essence, giving subsistence unto them, without which they could be nothing.
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But this is the general presence of God: But there is a more special presence of God. There is —
But this is the general presence of God: But there is a more special presence of God. There is —
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First, praesentia gloriae, the glorious presence of God, and that's in heaven, where God sits upon his throne, enamell'd with the Souls of the blessed,
First, Presence Glory, the glorious presence of God, and that's in heaven, where God sits upon his throne, enameled with the Souls of the blessed,
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and wall'd about with glorious Angels. Not that God is more in Heaven then upon Earth according to his divine Essence,
and walled about with glorious Angels. Not that God is more in Heaven then upon Earth according to his divine Essence,
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but by fuller manifestation of his power, and by greater dispensations of glory.
but by fuller manifestation of his power, and by greater dispensations of glory.
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Secondly, there is praesentia gratiae, the gracious presence of God, and so he is upon Earth with the Sons of men. And that, two ways.
Secondly, there is Presence Gratiae, the gracious presence of God, and so he is upon Earth with the Sons of men. And that, two ways.
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First, By his internal affection, and that was eternal;
First, By his internal affection, and that was Eternal;
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and so he was with us before we were, and was present when we were not;
and so he was with us before we were, and was present when we were not;
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before we had any Being he loved us.
before we had any Being he loved us.
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For he had chosen us in him, that is, in Jesus Christ, before the foundation of the world ;
For he had chosen us in him, that is, in jesus christ, before the Foundation of the world;
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now there is nothing ties us so close together as love.
now there is nothing ties us so close together as love.
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It is said of Jonathan and David, that their hearts were knit together, because they did burn in mutual flames of love and affection,
It is said of Johnathan and David, that their hearts were knit together, Because they did burn in mutual flames of love and affection,
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so that they seemed to have but one heart and one soul, and they both one man:
so that they seemed to have but one heart and one soul, and they both one man:
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and this is praesentia amoris, the presence of his eternal Love.
and this is Presence amoris, the presence of his Eternal Love.
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But, secondly, he is with us by a temporal manifestation of that Love, and that three ways: 1. By a real assumption of our nature unto himself, in the mystery of his Incarnation, he is so with us as he is become one with us, bone of our bone, and flesh of our flesh. Joh. 1.14. The word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.
But, secondly, he is with us by a temporal manifestation of that Love, and that three ways: 1. By a real Assump of our nature unto himself, in the mystery of his Incarnation, he is so with us as he is become one with us, bone of our bone, and Flesh of our Flesh. John 1.14. The word was made Flesh, and dwelled among us.
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Even as a Bride and Bridegroom are one, man and wife; so Christ and his Saints are one:
Even as a Bride and Bridegroom Are one, man and wife; so christ and his Saints Are one:
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for our nature in this union was married unto Christ, who is both God and man:
for our nature in this Union was married unto christ, who is both God and man:
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even as before by the creation, Heaven and earth were married in man, and therefore by Lactantius called Societas coeli & terrae, the Society and fellowship of heaven and earth ;
even as before by the creation, Heaven and earth were married in man, and Therefore by Lactantius called Societas coeli & terrae, the Society and fellowship of heaven and earth;
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so by a neerer tye in our redemption, Heaven and Earth, Divinity and Humanity, God and Man, are joyned together:
so by a nearer tie in our redemption, Heaven and Earth, Divinity and Humanity, God and Man, Are joined together:
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so he may well be named, as the Prophet Isaiah foretels, EMANVEL, God with us. Secondly, he is with us by a spiritual union of himself to us.
so he may well be nam, as the Prophet Isaiah foretells, EMMANUEL, God with us. Secondly, he is with us by a spiritual Union of himself to us.
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And this was visible when the holy Ghost descended on his Disciples in cloven tongues, like as of fire, and sate upon them on the day of Pentecost.
And this was visible when the holy Ghost descended on his Disciples in cloven tongues, like as of fire, and sat upon them on the day of Pentecost.
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Christ took upon him our Nature, to make himself one with us, and then he gave us his Spirit, which is his Nature to make us one with him.
christ took upon him our Nature, to make himself one with us, and then he gave us his Spirit, which is his Nature to make us one with him.
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In respect of this spiritual union, Christ compares himself to a Vine, and we are his branches;
In respect of this spiritual Union, christ compares himself to a Vine, and we Are his branches;
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to the Church, whereof he is the head, and we are his members: so that he is one with us, and we are one with him.
to the Church, whereof he is the head, and we Are his members: so that he is one with us, and we Are one with him.
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And lastly, He is with us in our troubles by a more particular indulgence of his special favour, he is so with us as to suffer with us;
And lastly, He is with us in our Troubles by a more particular indulgence of his special favour, he is so with us as to suffer with us;
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a fellow-sufferer in our afflictions, and makes himself a party in our troubles, and puts his shoulder unto the sad burden of our sorrows.
a Fellow-sufferer in our afflictions, and makes himself a party in our Troubles, and puts his shoulder unto the sad burden of our sorrows.
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And this is the common interpretation of the words. But we must not understand it by any actual suffering;
And this is the Common Interpretation of the words. But we must not understand it by any actual suffering;
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for that is beyond the capacity of the Divine nature. The Godhead cannot suffer. But he is a fellow-sufferer with us in our troubles.
for that is beyond the capacity of the Divine nature. The Godhead cannot suffer. But he is a Fellow-sufferer with us in our Troubles.
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1. Either by his Pity which he hath of us, which is an excellent vertue, but carries this unhappiness along with it, that it makes other men's miseries our own;
1. Either by his Pity which he hath of us, which is an excellent virtue, but carries this unhappiness along with it, that it makes other men's misery's our own;
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therefore it is commonly called Compassion, and they are usually joyn'd together, Pity and Compassion.
Therefore it is commonly called Compassion, and they Are usually joined together, Pity and Compassion.
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2. Or, else, God may be said to be a fellow-sufferer with us, by a kind and loving imputation of the afflictions of his children unto himself.
2. Or, Else, God may be said to be a Fellow-sufferer with us, by a kind and loving imputation of the afflictions of his children unto himself.
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For he is so sensible of any evil or misery done unto his Saints, that he accounts them done unto himself:
For he is so sensible of any evil or misery done unto his Saints, that he accounts them done unto himself:
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He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye ; so tender is God of his own children. He that touches you touches the apple of his eye; so tender is God of his own children.
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But this is more plainly set down in the 9. Chap. of the Acts of the Apostles, verses 4, and 5. Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.
But this is more plainly Set down in the 9. Chap. of the Acts of the Apostles, Verses 4, and 5. Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am jesus whom thou Persecutest.
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Why, Saul did not persecute Christ, our Saviour; no, but he persecuted the Saints, and that was all one as to persecute Christ.
Why, Saul did not persecute christ, our Saviour; no, but he persecuted the Saints, and that was all one as to persecute christ.
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Saul did not pierce our Saviour's side with a spear, so that from thence issued out water and blood;Saul did not pierce our Saviour's side with a spear, so that from thence issued out water and blood;
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no, but he shed the blood of God's dearest children, and that was to pierce our Saviours side,
no, but he shed the blood of God's dearest children, and that was to pierce our Saviors side,
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and to fetch water from his eyes, and blood from his heart. Saul did not spit in the face of our Saviour;
and to fetch water from his eyes, and blood from his heart. Saul did not spit in the face of our Saviour;
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no, but he breathed out threatnings and slaughters against the Disciples of the Lord, and that was to spit in the face of Christ.
no, but he breathed out threatenings and slaughters against the Disciples of the Lord, and that was to spit in the face of christ.
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Saul did not rob our Saviour of his robes, nor was he one of those that cast lots for his garments,Saul did not rob our Saviour of his robes, nor was he one of those that cast lots for his garments,
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neither was he consenting unto his death;
neither was he consenting unto his death;
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no, but when the blood of his Martyr S. Stephen was shed, as himself confesseth, he also was standing by and consenting unto his death, and he kept the raiment of them that slew him ;
no, but when the blood of his Martyr S. Stephen was shed, as himself Confesses, he also was standing by and consenting unto his death, and he kept the raiment of them that slew him;
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and that was as grievous unto Christ, as if he had taken his own garments from him,
and that was as grievous unto christ, as if he had taken his own garments from him,
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and had been consenting unto his death. For what is done unto his servants, he accounts done unto himself.
and had been consenting unto his death. For what is done unto his Servants, he accounts done unto himself.
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Whatsoever ye do unto the least of these, ye do it unto me, saith our Saviour. Whatsoever you do unto the least of these, you do it unto me, Says our Saviour.
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He feels the blows that are struck at our heads, and he is sensible of the smart of our courges;
He feels the blows that Are struck At our Heads, and he is sensible of the smart of our courges;
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our wounds make him to bleed, our restraint is his imprisonment, and our chains are his bonds.
our wounds make him to bleed, our restraint is his imprisonment, and our chains Are his bonds.
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Thus God is become our fellow-sufferer.
Thus God is become our Fellow-sufferer.
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O how happy are we, even in our misery, to have God to bear a part with us,
O how happy Are we, even in our misery, to have God to bear a part with us,
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and to be as sensible of our sorrows as if they were his own? They say there is some comfort — Socios habuisse doloris, to have some companions in sorrow ;
and to be as sensible of our sorrows as if they were his own? They say there is Some Comfort — Socios habuisse doloris, to have Some Sodales in sorrow;
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but that is but a natural Comfort, heathenish and pagan consolation, and can no ways rejoyce the spirit of a Christian, who would have no body to suffer with him or for him.
but that is but a natural Comfort, Heathenish and pagan consolation, and can no ways rejoice the Spirit of a Christian, who would have no body to suffer with him or for him.
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A good Christian would be unhappy by himself, and miserable alone.
A good Christian would be unhappy by himself, and miserable alone.
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But yet to have God our fellow-sufferer with us is comfortable Divinity, Solidum gaudium, as the Poet speaks,
But yet to have God our Fellow-sufferer with us is comfortable Divinity, Solidum gaudium, as the Poet speaks,
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and comfort in which there is some bulk and substance.
and Comfort in which there is Some bulk and substance.
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— For if God be with us, who dare be against us? if the Creator be on our side, sure the Creatures cannot hurt us.
— For if God be with us, who Dare be against us? if the Creator be on our side, sure the Creatures cannot hurt us.
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The Devils tremble at his presence, and every creature loseth its enmity, sting, and power of hurting us.
The Devils tremble At his presence, and every creature loses its enmity, sting, and power of hurting us.
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Thus the fire, that insatiable and devouring Element, lost its nature when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were cast into the fiery fornace.
Thus the fire, that insatiable and devouring Element, lost its nature when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were cast into the fiery furnace.
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The fire which slew their enemies that cast them in, hurt not them, but like wanton flames courted them with amorous embraces,
The fire which slew their enemies that cast them in, hurt not them, but like wanton flames courted them with Amoros embraces,
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as if they had been flames of love.
as if they had been flames of love.
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Not so much as an hair of their head was singed, neither were their coats changed, Not so much as an hair of their head was singed, neither were their coats changed,
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nor the smell of fire passed on them ; And the reason was, God was with them.nor the smell of fire passed on them; And the reason was, God was with them.
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I see four men loose walking in the midst of the fire, and have no harm, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God, ver. 29. Again, water is Barbarum Elementum, as Cato calls it;I see four men lose walking in the midst of the fire, and have no harm, and the from of the fourth is like the Son of God, ver. 29. Again, water is Barbarum Elementum, as Cato calls it;
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yet it could do nothing against the Disciples of Christ whilst he was with them.
yet it could do nothing against the Disciples of christ while he was with them.
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The winds began to blow, and the waves arose, even so much that they covered the Ship ; The winds began to blow, and the waves arose, even so much that they covered the Ship;
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But when they saw Christ was there, and heard his voyce, for he rebuked them, the winds became dumb,
But when they saw christ was there, and herd his voice, for he rebuked them, the winds became dumb,
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and the obedient waves bowed themselves in a calm.
and the obedient waves bowed themselves in a Cam.
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Let this serve for an Vse of consolation to God's Children, that he is present with them in their troubles, nothing can hurt them.
Let this serve for an Use of consolation to God's Children, that he is present with them in their Troubles, nothing can hurt them.
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The very Heathens thought themselves safe if they carried their Gods along with them in their journeys:
The very heathens Thought themselves safe if they carried their God's along with them in their journeys:
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Therefore Aeneas said to his Father, Tu, Genitor, cape sacra manu, patriósque Penates. And Rachel, when she went away from Padan-Aram, stole along with her her Father's gods.
Therefore Aeneas said to his Father, Tu, Genitor, cape sacra manu, patriósque Penates. And Rachel, when she went away from Padan-aram, stole along with her her Father's God's.
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Shall these gather such comfort to themselves from the supposed presence of their gods, gods which indeed are no gods, wooden gods (I may say) and timber Deities;
Shall these gather such Comfort to themselves from the supposed presence of their God's, God's which indeed Are no God's, wooden God's (I may say) and timber Deities;
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and shall not we rejoyce and be glad, even in our Sorrows, when we remember that the God of Heaven and Earth is with us? I am with him in trouble.
and shall not we rejoice and be glad, even in our Sorrows, when we Remember that the God of Heaven and Earth is with us? I am with him in trouble.
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If God be with us, what need we fear what man can do unto us? Nemo te laedat nisi qui Deum vincat, saith holy Anselm, None can hurt us unless they can first conquer God, overcome Omnipotency,
If God be with us, what need we Fear what man can do unto us? Nemo te laedat nisi qui God vincat, Says holy Anselm, None can hurt us unless they can First conquer God, overcome Omnipotency,
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and slay Immortality, lead the Almighty Captive, and confound all the Host of Heaven, a thousand, yea thousands of Angels.
and slay Immortality, led the Almighty Captive, and confound all the Host of Heaven, a thousand, yea thousands of Angels.
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For if our eyes were opened in our troubles, as God opened the eyes of Elisha 's servant, we should see horses and chariots of fire, even more with us then those against us ; for God is with us.
For if our eyes were opened in our Troubles, as God opened the eyes of Elisha is servant, we should see Horses and chariots of fire, even more with us then those against us; for God is with us.
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I am with him in trouble.
I am with him in trouble.
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2. And so I pass from the first part of the Promise to the second, which is Promissum liberationis, a promise of deliverance; I will deliver him.
2. And so I pass from the First part of the Promise to the second, which is Promise liberationis, a promise of deliverance; I will deliver him.
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God's presence is a great blessing, but can we not enjoy him but in a troubled condition? Can we not taste of the happiness of his presence without the sowre sauce of affliction? The sweetest things lose their pleasantness whilst they are mixed with bitterness.
God's presence is a great blessing, but can we not enjoy him but in a troubled condition? Can we not taste of the happiness of his presence without the sour sauce of affliction? The Sweetest things loose their pleasantness while they Are mixed with bitterness.
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God fed the People of Israel with Manna, which was pleasant food; but it was in the Wilderness, and that was the leaven which sowred it.
God fed the People of Israel with Manna, which was pleasant food; but it was in the Wilderness, and that was the leaven which soured it.
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God to be with us, is an happiness beyond our merit;
God to be with us, is an happiness beyond our merit;
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but to enjoy him only in troubles, renders even the gracious presence of God less acceptable to our sense and natural affections.
but to enjoy him only in Troubles, renders even the gracious presence of God less acceptable to our sense and natural affections.
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God therefore, who knows we are but flesh and bloud, strengthens our weakness with a second promise of deliverance;
God Therefore, who knows we Are but Flesh and blood, strengthens our weakness with a second promise of deliverance;
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I am with him in trouble, and I will deliver him. I am with him in trouble, and I will deliver him.
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This deliverance is the effect of his presence, and the very work of his pity and compassion.
This deliverance is the Effect of his presence, and the very work of his pity and compassion.
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For when I told you but now, that God had such pity and compassion upon his afflicted Children,
For when I told you but now, that God had such pity and compassion upon his afflicted Children,
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as to be, and suffer, with them, we must not understand this secundùm affectum passionis, according to any affection or passion, which cannot be in the Divine Nature,
as to be, and suffer, with them, we must not understand this secundùm affectum passionis, according to any affection or passion, which cannot be in the Divine Nature,
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but secundùm effectum, according to its effect and operation, which is deliverance.
but secundùm effectum, according to its Effect and operation, which is deliverance.
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As a man that doth truly pity his afflicted brother, doth not only grieve and suffer with him in his affections,
As a man that does truly pity his afflicted brother, does not only grieve and suffer with him in his affections,
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but doth ease and deliver him. And this is the fruit and excellency of pity, and this only is in God; I will deliver him.
but does ease and deliver him. And this is the fruit and excellency of pity, and this only is in God; I will deliver him.
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God will not leave his Children in endless miseries;
God will not leave his Children in endless misery's;
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they may wander many years in the Wildernesse, but at length he will bring them to the Land that floweth with Milk and Honey.
they may wander many Years in the Wilderness, but At length he will bring them to the Land that flows with Milk and Honey.
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He will not have his Children always dwell in the Vale of Tears, but he will bring them to the Mountains of Joy and Gladness.
He will not have his Children always dwell in the Vale of Tears, but he will bring them to the Mountains of Joy and Gladness.
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He gives them beauty for ashes, the oyl of joy for mourning, and the garment of gladness for the spirit of heaviness ; He gives them beauty for Ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of gladness for the Spirit of heaviness;
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Thus he delivered Joseph from the stocks, Jeremy from the prison, the common place of his despised Prophets;
Thus he Delivered Joseph from the stocks, Jeremiah from the prison, the Common place of his despised prophets;
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he will bring Jacob, banish'd Jacob, home again to his Father's house, and he shall both enjoy his Father's blessing and inheritance.
he will bring Jacob, banished Jacob, home again to his Father's house, and he shall both enjoy his Father's blessing and inheritance.
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Neither did he return empty, but brought his Sheaves with him, Wives and Children, Men-servants and Maid-servants, Sheep and Oxen,
Neither did he return empty, but brought his Sheaves with him, Wives and Children, Manservants and Maidservants, Sheep and Oxen,
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and in that abundance, that he begins to wonder at himself, being amazed at his own happiness, and astonished at the goodness of God to him,
and in that abundance, that he begins to wonder At himself, being amazed At his own happiness, and astonished At the Goodness of God to him,
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as we may guess by that expression, For with my staff have I passed over this Jordan, and now I am become two Bands:
as we may guess by that expression, For with my staff have I passed over this Jordan, and now I am become two Bans:
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But above all is that great example of Jonah, who was cast into the Sea, and swallowed up by a Whale.
But above all is that great Exampl of Jonah, who was cast into the Sea, and swallowed up by a Whale.
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We are wont to say at Sea, when a man is drowned, he is not only dead but buried:
We Are wont to say At Sea, when a man is drowned, he is not only dead but buried:
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and besides that, he was entombed in a new Sepulchre, where I believe never man lay so long before;
and beside that, he was entombed in a new Sepulchre, where I believe never man lay so long before;
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and yet behold, after three days the Resurrection of Jonah. Who would have thought to have seen Jonah again a Preacher of repentance in Nineveh? Well, cast me into the Sea,
and yet behold, After three days the Resurrection of Jonah. Who would have Thought to have seen Jonah again a Preacher of Repentance in Nineveh? Well, cast me into the Sea,
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yea let the Mountains fall upon me, put me in any condition, I will never despair when I remember Jonah.
yea let the Mountains fallen upon me, put me in any condition, I will never despair when I Remember Jonah.
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And now this being the first Lord's day after my Anniversary Observation of my great deliverances at Sea, give me leave,
And now this being the First Lord's day After my Anniversary Observation of my great Deliverances At Sea, give me leave,
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as David says, to give thanks unto God in the great Congregation, and I shall praise him before much People.
as David Says, to give thanks unto God in the great Congregation, and I shall praise him before much People.
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I have, for the testimony of a good Conscience, and to preach the Gospel beyond the Seas, suffered many adverse things.
I have, for the testimony of a good Conscience, and to preach the Gospel beyond the Seas, suffered many adverse things.
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I can say with S. Paul, but I speak in all humility of soul, only to the glory of God,
I can say with S. Paul, but I speak in all humility of soul, only to the glory of God,
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and out of thankfulness to his name for my great and many deliverances, I have been in perils of Waters, in perils of Robbers, in perils by my own Countreymen, in perils by Strangers, in perils in the City, in perils in the Sea, in perils amongst false Brethren;
and out of thankfulness to his name for my great and many Deliverances, I have been in perils of Waters, in perils of Robbers, in perils by my own Countrymen, in perils by Strangers, in perils in the city, in perils in the Sea, in perils among false Brothers;
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In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in cold, and almost nakedness; In prison after a strict and close manner, in deaths often: twice have I suffered shipwrack ;In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in cold, and almost nakedness; In prison After a strict and close manner, in death's often: twice have I suffered shipwreck;
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two nights and two days have I lain upon a Rock in the deep, several times all hope of life being taken away.
two nights and two days have I lain upon a Rock in the deep, several times all hope of life being taken away.
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Yet, blessed be God, he hath made me a Preacher of his great mercy and deliverance this day.
Yet, blessed be God, he hath made me a Preacher of his great mercy and deliverance this day.
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If the Lord himself had not been on our side, we may well say, If the Lord himself had not been on our side when the waves rose up against us, they had swallowed us up quick, If the Lord himself had not been on our side, we may well say, If the Lord himself had not been on our side when the waves rose up against us, they had swallowed us up quick,
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yea, the waters had drowned us, and the stream had gone over our head.
yea, the waters had drowned us, and the stream had gone over our head.
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But, blessed be his name, he hath brought us out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and established our going. But, blessed be his name, he hath brought us out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and established our going.
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So that I may truly say, in the words of my text, He was with me in my troubles, he hath delivered me ;
So that I may truly say, in the words of my text, He was with me in my Troubles, he hath Delivered me;
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and I'le add the other clause, he hath honour'd me, in making me, the meanest of his Servants, a Preacher of his Word,
and I'll add the other clause, he hath honoured me, in making me, the Meanest of his Servants, a Preacher of his Word,
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and a Preacher unto you this day.
and a Preacher unto you this day.
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Vse. Seeing then we have this assured promise, let us wait with patience God's own time for our deliverance;Use. Seeing then we have this assured promise, let us wait with patience God's own time for our deliverance;
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as it is said of the Prophet's vision, Though it tarry, wait for it, because it will surely come, it will not tarry:
as it is said of the Prophet's vision, Though it tarry, wait for it, Because it will surely come, it will not tarry:
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Yet there is a kinde of peevishness in our nature, even in the best of us:
Yet there is a kind of peevishness in our nature, even in the best of us:
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if God doth not presently ease us of our pain, deliver us from those that oppress us,
if God does not presently ease us of our pain, deliver us from those that oppress us,
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and give us all our hearts desire, we are weary of our selves, and of our lives,
and give us all our hearts desire, we Are weary of our selves, and of our lives,
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and will needs dye, like that good Prophet Elijah, the only relique of piety in his days, It is enough now, Lord, take away my life:
and will needs die, like that good Prophet Elijah, the only relic of piety in his days, It is enough now, Lord, take away my life:
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Thus Rachel could not endure any longer the disgrace of her Barneness, Give me Children, or else I die.
Thus Rachel could not endure any longer the disgrace of her Barneness, Give me Children, or Else I die.
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And thus Jonah, though he lately drank so deep a draught out of the Sea of God's goodness,
And thus Jonah, though he lately drank so deep a draught out of the Sea of God's Goodness,
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and had seen so many Miracles of God's mercy unto him, yet could not with patience endure the affliction of a little Sun-shine,
and had seen so many Miracles of God's mercy unto him, yet could not with patience endure the affliction of a little Sunshine,
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but cried out, It is better for me to die then to live. And thus it is with us in the extremity of any pain or affliction;
but cried out, It is better for me to die then to live. And thus it is with us in the extremity of any pain or affliction;
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we call for Death, and we had rather dye then live:
we call for Death, and we had rather die then live:
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but if Death should come for us, we should be loth to take him by the cold hand, and go with him.
but if Death should come for us, we should be loath to take him by the cold hand, and go with him.
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Like that old man in the Fable, who coming from the Wood with a bundle of sticks at his back, the Sun beating hot upon him, he began to be weary,
Like that old man in the Fable, who coming from the Wood with a bundle of sticks At his back, the Sun beating hight upon him, he began to be weary,
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and flung down his burthen, and call'd for Death to take him away:
and flung down his burden, and called for Death to take him away:
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but when Death appeared to him, and asked wherefore he call'd him, To help me me on, saith he, with my burden.
but when Death appeared to him, and asked Wherefore he called him, To help me me on, Says he, with my burden.
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The old man was then loth to dye. It is thus with us in our extream and a verse things;
The old man was then loath to die. It is thus with us in our extreme and a verse things;
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we call for Death, and had rather dye then live:
we call for Death, and had rather die then live:
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but if God should send Death for us, we should say to him as the old man, Help us on with our burthen;
but if God should send Death for us, we should say to him as the old man, Help us on with our burden;
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whether it be pain, sicknesse, poverty, nakednesse, bonds, imprisonment, the tortures of the Gout, or grindings of the Stone; any burthen rather then Death.
whither it be pain, sickness, poverty, nakedness, bonds, imprisonment, the tortures of the Gout, or grindings of the Stone; any burden rather then Death.
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Do not therefore provoke the Lord with intemperate exclamations, hopeless language of despair, and foolish speeches of bitter passion,
Do not Therefore provoke the Lord with intemperate exclamations, hopeless language of despair, and foolish Speeches of bitter passion,
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but possess your souls with patience, and wait God's leisure; he can and will deliver thee:
but possess your Souls with patience, and wait God's leisure; he can and will deliver thee:
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I will be with him in trouble, and I will deliver. I will be with him in trouble, and I will deliver.
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3. And so I come now to the third thing propounded, Promissum recompensationis, a promise of reward and recompence; I will honour him.
3. And so I come now to the third thing propounded, Promise recompensationis, a promise of reward and recompense; I will honour him.
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What could flesh and bloud expect more from Heaven in their troubled condition, then the presence of God to assist them,
What could Flesh and blood expect more from Heaven in their troubled condition, then the presence of God to assist them,
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and the power of God to deliver them? Yet all this had not been enough,
and the power of God to deliver them? Yet all this had not been enough,
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nor a full satisfaction to our desires, had we not had the other part of the promise, promissum recompensationis, a promise of reward and recompence.
nor a full satisfaction to our Desires, had we not had the other part of the promise, Promise recompensationis, a promise of reward and recompense.
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We think it much to serve God for nought, and to suffer for Christ, and to have no reward but a bare deliverance.
We think it much to serve God for nought, and to suffer for christ, and to have no reward but a bore deliverance.
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The very Apostles of Christ had such affections in them;
The very Apostles of christ had such affections in them;
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even Peter, the great Professor of them, said unto our Saviour, Behold we have forsaken all and followed thee, what shall we have therefore? Even the best of us serve God for a reward,
even Peter, the great Professor of them, said unto our Saviour, Behold we have forsaken all and followed thee, what shall we have Therefore? Even the best of us serve God for a reward,
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and he is willing to give it us; I will honour thee. God honours his People three ways.
and he is willing to give it us; I will honour thee. God honours his People three ways.
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1. By giving them titles of honour, and terms of dignity and renown.
1. By giving them titles of honour, and terms of dignity and renown.
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Thus God says to Jacob his chosen, Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable.
Thus God Says to Jacob his chosen, Since thou wast precious in my sighed, thou hast been honourable.
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And again, he calls his Church a Noble Vine ; And the Saints are called the Excellent; To the Saints that are in the Earth, and to the Excellent ;
And again, he calls his Church a Noble Vine; And the Saints Are called the Excellent; To the Saints that Are in the Earth, and to the Excellent;
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And those of the Church of Sardis are said to be worthy ; And those of the Church of Sardis Are said to be worthy;
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and S. Peter writing to the Jewish Christians that were scattered abroad in Pontus, Galatia and Cappadocia, he calls them, A Chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood. and S. Peter writing to the Jewish Christians that were scattered abroad in Pontus, Galatia and Cappadocia, he calls them, A Chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood.
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Thus the Spirit of God ascribes to the Saints Nobility, Excellency, Royalty, which are all ensigns of greatest honour.
Thus the Spirit of God ascribes to the Saints Nobilt, Excellency, Royalty, which Are all ensigns of greatest honour.
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2. God honours his Children by advancing them to places of honour and renown.
2. God honours his Children by advancing them to places of honour and renown.
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For, He raiseth the poor (that are his) out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill, that he may set them with Princes, even the Princes of the People:
For, He Raiseth the poor (that Are his) out of the dust, and lifts the needy out of the dunghill, that he may Set them with Princes, even the Princes of the People:
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Thus God raised Joseph out of the Dungeon, and made him Ruler over Egypt: And now was his Dream fulfilled;
Thus God raised Joseph out of the Dungeon, and made him Ruler over Egypt: And now was his Dream fulfilled;
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that the Sun and the Moon and the eleven Stars made obeisance unto him.
that the Sun and the Moon and the eleven Stars made obeisance unto him.
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And thus God advanced Daniel from a miserable Captive to be Ruler over the Province of Babylon, And he sate in the Gate of the King:
And thus God advanced daniel from a miserable Captive to be Ruler over the Province of Babylon, And he sat in the Gate of the King:
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Thus you see Grace and Honour may meet together, and one may be both a Saint and a King, a King and a Martyr, which is the highest of Saints. Thus you see Grace and Honour may meet together, and one may be both a Saint and a King, a King and a Martyr, which is the highest of Saints.
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We read of a Noble Army of Martyrs in S. Ambrose his Creed, which we commonly call Te Deum. Thus you see Nobility and Sanctity, Greatness and Goodness, Kingship and Martyrdom, may meet together in one and the same person; I will honour him.
We read of a Noble Army of Martyrs in S. Ambrose his Creed, which we commonly call Te God. Thus you see Nobilt and Sanctity, Greatness and goodness, Kingship and Martyrdom, may meet together in one and the same person; I will honour him.
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Lastly, God doth not always honour his Children in this World;
Lastly, God does not always honour his Children in this World;
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some he suffers to dye in Prison, others upon a Scaffold, and the Bodies of his dear Children are oftentimes sown into their Graves in dishonour: but they shall rise in honour, yea in the perfection of honour, for they shall be glorified;
Some he suffers to die in Prison, Others upon a Scaffold, and the Bodies of his dear Children Are oftentimes sown into their Graves in dishonour: but they shall rise in honour, yea in the perfection of honour, for they shall be glorified;
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and so it is in the Latine translation, Glorificabo eum, I will deliver him, and I will glorifie him:
and so it is in the Latin Translation, Glorificabo Eum, I will deliver him, and I will Glorify him:
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and the more they suffer here, the greater shall be their glory hereafter.
and the more they suffer Here, the greater shall be their glory hereafter.
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Though all shall receive glory, yet there shall be degrees of that glory, as we read, 1 Cor. 15.41.
Though all shall receive glory, yet there shall be Degrees of that glory, as we read, 1 Cor. 15.41.
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There is one glory of the Sun, another glory of the Moon, and another glory of the Stars, There is one glory of the Sun, Another glory of the Moon, and Another glory of the Stars,
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and one Star differeth from another in glory, yet all these Stars do shine in glory:and one Star differeth from Another in glory, yet all these Stars do shine in glory:
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so it shall be in Heaven, — Omnibus una salus, sed gloria dispar. Though all shall be glorified, yet there shall be degrees and differences of that glory.
so it shall be in Heaven, — Omnibus una salus, sed gloria dispar. Though all shall be glorified, yet there shall be Degrees and differences of that glory.
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There is one glory of the Sun, I mean that glorious Sun of Righteousness, Christ Jesus, that sitteth at the right hand of God; another glory of the Apostles:
There is one glory of the Sun, I mean that glorious Sun of Righteousness, christ jesus, that Sitteth At the right hand of God; Another glory of the Apostles:
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there is one glory of his Confessors, another of his Martyrs, and one Saint differeth from another in glory.
there is one glory of his Confessors, Another of his Martyrs, and one Saint differeth from Another in glory.
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They shall be, saith Christ, NONLATINALPHABET, as the Angels of God in Heaven:
They shall be, Says christ,, as the Angels of God in Heaven:
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not in respect of purity only and singleness of life, which was the occasion of this speech of our Saviour;
not in respect of purity only and singleness of life, which was the occasion of this speech of our Saviour;
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but in respect of the spirituality of our Bodies with which we shall rise, and the glory we shall receive in Heaven.
but in respect of the spirituality of our Bodies with which we shall rise, and the glory we shall receive in Heaven.
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Now we all acknowledge an Hierarchy, and several degrees of Blessednesse among those Divine Spirits; some are Angels, some Archangels, others Powers, Principalities, and Dominions:
Now we all acknowledge an Hierarchy, and several Degrees of Blessedness among those Divine Spirits; Some Are Angels, Some Archangels, Others Powers, Principalities, and Dominions:
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which doth plainly testifie a diversity and several degrees of Blessedness in the Saints, if so be that their Blessednesse shall be equal with and conformable to the Beatitudes of the Holy Angels.
which does plainly testify a diversity and several Degrees of Blessedness in the Saints, if so be that their Blessedness shall be equal with and conformable to the Beatitudes of the Holy Angels.
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It's true, one and the same essential happiness shall be to all in respect of the Object;
It's true, one and the same essential happiness shall be to all in respect of the Object;
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for they all shall see God: one and the same likewise in respect of the Subject;
for they all shall see God: one and the same likewise in respect of the Subject;
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for all the powers of the Soul, and members of the Body, shall be adorn'd and beautified with Glory.
for all the Powers of the Soul, and members of the Body, shall be adorned and beautified with Glory.
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Again, one and the same in respect of duration and continuance of time; for all and every one shall be blessed for ever, and their happiness eternal.
Again, one and the same in respect of duration and Continuance of time; for all and every one shall be blessed for ever, and their happiness Eternal.
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And lastly, one and the same in respect of satiety; for all shall be full; one Vessel may be bigger then another, but all shall be full.
And lastly, one and the same in respect of satiety; for all shall be full; one Vessel may be bigger then Another, but all shall be full.
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But yet there shall be diversities, as of Grace here, so of Glory hereafter;
But yet there shall be diversities, as of Grace Here, so of Glory hereafter;
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and as in some there are greater gifts of Grace, so shall there be higher degrees of Glory.
and as in Some there Are greater Gifts of Grace, so shall there be higher Degrees of Glory.
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But whether this increase and intension of Blessedness ariseth from a more pure and clear Vision of God,
But whither this increase and intention of Blessedness arises from a more pure and clear Vision of God,
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or from a more perfect disposition of our Understanding, or from greater flames of Love and Joy in the fruition of God,
or from a more perfect disposition of our Understanding, or from greater flames of Love and Joy in the fruition of God,
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or whether by the addition of some accîdental happiness, accessory Praemiums, or Indulgences, I cannot say:
or whither by the addition of Some accîdental happiness, accessory Praemiums, or Indulgences, I cannot say:
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but most certain it is, that the Saints in Heaven shall, according to their several capacities, receive the measure of their Blessedness;
but most certain it is, that the Saints in Heaven shall, according to their several capacities, receive the measure of their Blessedness;
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for God will deal with every man according to his service here, and sufferings for the name of Jesus.
for God will deal with every man according to his service Here, and sufferings for the name of jesus.
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They that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever: They that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever:
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But those that shall lose their lives for righteousnesse sake shall shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father.
But those that shall loose their lives for righteousness sake shall shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father.
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S. John was the beloved Disciple upon Earth; S. John was the Beloved Disciple upon Earth;
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but surely S. Peter, that was crucified with his heels upward, is the Beloved in Heaven.
but surely S. Peter, that was Crucified with his heels upward, is the beloved in Heaven.
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S. John was wont to lay his head in the bosome of Christ: but sure now St. Paul must lye there, that lost his head for Christ;
S. John was wont to lay his head in the bosom of christ: but sure now Saint Paul must lie there, that lost his head for christ;
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S. John dyed in his Bed. God will reward every man according to his sufferings in this life for his Names sake:
S. John died in his Bed God will reward every man according to his sufferings in this life for his Names sake:
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the more they suffer here, the more they shall be blessed hereafter; the greater their Dishonour upon Earth, the greater shall be their Honour in Heaven.
the more they suffer Here, the more they shall be blessed hereafter; the greater their Dishonour upon Earth, the greater shall be their Honour in Heaven.
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Every one that wears a Crown of Thorns here for Christ's sake shall wear a Crown of Glory;
Every one that wears a Crown of Thorns Here for Christ's sake shall wear a Crown of Glory;
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the more Thorns, the more Glory. Which God grant to all those that suffer for the name of Jesus. Amen.
the more Thorns, the more Glory. Which God grant to all those that suffer for the name of jesus. Amen.
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