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1 Pet. 3. Ver. 11. Let him seek peace and Ensue it.1 Pet. 3. Ver. 11. Let him seek peace and Ensue it.
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WE are often heard to complain of the evil of the times and days in which we live.
WE Are often herd to complain of the evil of the times and days in which we live.
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And tho' these complaints are not without a Cause, yet they are generally without fruit.
And though these complaints Are not without a Cause, yet they Are generally without fruit.
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And it is an argument of great folly to be always finding a fault, and not to attempt to rectifie it.
And it is an argument of great folly to be always finding a fault, and not to attempt to rectify it.
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St. Peter tells us how we may contribute towards the removing those evils under which we groan;
Saint Peter tells us how we may contribute towards the removing those evils under which we groan;
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and procure to our selves a more easie and prosperous passage through this troublesome World.
and procure to our selves a more easy and prosperous passage through this troublesome World.
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And that he does in the Words I have now read, and those which immediatly goe before them.
And that he does in the Words I have now read, and those which immediately go before them.
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He that will love life, and see good days: That is, he who desires a comfortable and happy passage through this World:He that will love life, and see good days: That is, he who Desires a comfortable and happy passage through this World:
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Let him refrain his tongue from Evil, and his lips that they speak no Guile: Let him eschew evil and do good, let him seek peace and ensue it. Let him refrain his tongue from Evil, and his lips that they speak no Guile: Let him eschew evil and do good, let him seek peace and ensue it.
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Three things he commends to our Care and practice to this purpose, as the great and known remedies of the evils of this present life. And they are these,
Three things he commends to our Care and practice to this purpose, as the great and known remedies of the evils of this present life. And they Are these,
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First, The Government of our tongues. Let him refrain his tongue from Evil, and his lips that they speak no Guile.
First, The Government of our tongues. Let him refrain his tongue from Evil, and his lips that they speak no Guile.
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Innumerable are the Evils which flow from an unbridled tongue: It is a fire, a World of iniquity:
Innumerable Are the Evils which flow from an unbridled tongue: It is a fire, a World of iniquity:
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It defileth the whole body and setteth on fire the course of nature: It is an unruly evil full of deadly poison. It Defileth the Whole body and sets on fire the course of nature: It is an unruly evil full of deadly poison.
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This little member hath driven peace from the Earth, it hath been the plague of Kingdoms and Societies,
This little member hath driven peace from the Earth, it hath been the plague of Kingdoms and Societies,
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and brought Confusion and Death upon Mankind.
and brought Confusion and Death upon Mankind.
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A very great share of the miseries of humane life are owing to the intemperance of an evil tongue.
A very great share of the misery's of humane life Are owing to the intemperance of an evil tongue.
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Three sins, the Wise men among the Jews tell us, are punished in this life and exclude men from the next, Idolatry, uncleanness and Murder; Three Sins, the Wise men among the jews tell us, Are punished in this life and exclude men from the next, Idolatry, uncleanness and Murder;
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and an evil tongue is no less an evil than all these put together. Secondly, The amendment of our lives and manners:and an evil tongue is no less an evil than all these put together. Secondly, The amendment of our lives and manners:
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Let him eschew evil and do good. Let him eschew evil and do good.
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If we follow our troubles home we shall find they are generally owing to our own profaneness and wickedness.
If we follow our Troubles home we shall find they Are generally owing to our own profaneness and wickedness.
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And when we complain of evils, we may soon find that they are of our own procuring.
And when we complain of evils, we may soon find that they Are of our own procuring.
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They are our Lusts and Contempt of God and his holy Laws which trouble us.
They Are our Lustiest and Contempt of God and his holy Laws which trouble us.
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Who is he that will harm you if ye be followers of that which is good? It were very easie to demonstrate, that all our smarter evils are but the effect of our own profaneness or hypocrisy. Who is he that will harm you if you be followers of that which is good? It were very easy to demonstrate, that all our smarter evils Are but the Effect of our own profaneness or hypocrisy.
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Nothing lays a foundation for our temporal happiness like true piety and a constant Care of doing well:
Nothing lays a Foundation for our temporal happiness like true piety and a constant Care of doing well:
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And because we make not this our Care we are left to conflict with many of the evils of life, which this course would have prevented.
And Because we make not this our Care we Are left to conflict with many of the evils of life, which this course would have prevented.
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Thirdly, A very diligent pursuit of peace. Let him seek peace and ensue it. I shall choose to insist on this;
Thirdly, A very diligent pursuit of peace. Let him seek peace and ensue it. I shall choose to insist on this;
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for I have not time to speak to the two former at large;
for I have not time to speak to the two former At large;
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And shall therefore content my self to reflect something upon those as my discourse upon this last shall give me an opportunity.
And shall Therefore content my self to reflect something upon those as my discourse upon this last shall give me an opportunity.
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I cannot but observe, before I proceed any farther, that this duty is pressed hard upon us, in words that are very Emphatical.
I cannot but observe, before I proceed any farther, that this duty is pressed hard upon us, in words that Are very Emphatical.
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It is not enough that we are inclined to peace, and of a disposition that is peaceable.
It is not enough that we Are inclined to peace, and of a disposition that is peaceable.
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We are not only obliged to imbrace peace when it offers it self to us,
We Are not only obliged to embrace peace when it offers it self to us,
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but we must pursue it and fetch it back when it seems to fly from us.
but we must pursue it and fetch it back when it seems to fly from us.
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We must follow peace: nor is it a little care to retrive it will serve our turn, we must not only seek peace but ensue it. 'Tis not enough that we heartily wish for it, but we must cast about and carefully project how we may preserve and procure it; We must follow peace: nor is it a little care to retrieve it will serve our turn, we must not only seek peace but ensue it. It's not enough that we heartily wish for it, but we must cast about and carefully project how we may preserve and procure it;
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we must study to be quiet. And when it is hard to live peaceably (as it is with some froward men) and when it is not possible to do it (for it is not always so) yet if it be possible (and so it oftner is than we are aware of) or however, if it be not,
we must study to be quiet. And when it is hard to live peaceably (as it is with Some froward men) and when it is not possible to do it (for it is not always so) yet if it be possible (and so it oftener is than we Are aware of) or however, if it be not,
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yet still as much as lyeth in us we must live peaceably with all men. For the better speaking to the words I have read, I shall,
yet still as much as lies in us we must live peaceably with all men. For the better speaking to the words I have read, I shall,
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First, Shew what we are obliged to do toward preserving and retriving of peace;
First, Show what we Are obliged to do towards preserving and retrieving of peace;
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in compliance with the exhortation which my text lays before us of seeking and ensuing peace.
in compliance with the exhortation which my text lays before us of seeking and ensuing peace.
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Secondly, I shall represent to you some of the advantages of it, as it hath a tendency toward the happiness of our present State.
Secondly, I shall represent to you Some of the advantages of it, as it hath a tendency towards the happiness of our present State.
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Thirdly, I shall consider the use and application of the whole.
Thirdly, I shall Consider the use and application of the Whole.
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I shall shew what we are obliged to do in compliance with the direction in my text of seeking peace and ensuing it. I shall show what we Are obliged to do in compliance with the direction in my text of seeking peace and ensuing it.
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I shall consider the duty of men in their private Capacities, and not take upon me to give advice to our Superiours, from whom we receive our Laws.
I shall Consider the duty of men in their private Capacities, and not take upon me to give Advice to our Superiors, from whom we receive our Laws.
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Nor shall I at this time separately speak to peace as it relates to Civil, and as it relates to Religious and Ecclesiastical Societies and Concerns.
Nor shall I At this time separately speak to peace as it relates to Civil, and as it relates to Religious and Ecclesiastical Societies and Concerns.
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For tho these are of a distinct consideration yet my time will not allow me to handle them apart.
For though these Are of a distinct consideration yet my time will not allow me to handle them apart.
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And therefore, I shall speak to those particulars which relate to both these.
And Therefore, I shall speak to those particulars which relate to both these.
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Nor shall I offer any thing to this purpose but what is confessedly our Duty and what (if we will put in practice) will certainly preserve peace where it is,
Nor shall I offer any thing to this purpose but what is confessedly our Duty and what (if we will put in practice) will Certainly preserve peace where it is,
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and will call it back where it is wanting.
and will call it back where it is wanting.
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Having premised these things, I shall shew what we are obliged to do in compliance with the direction in my text of seeking peace and ensuing it, in the following particulars.
Having premised these things, I shall show what we Are obliged to do in compliance with the direction in my text of seeking peace and ensuing it, in the following particulars.
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(1.) We are strictly obliged in order to the preserving and retriving of peace to reform our hearts and lives.
(1.) We Are strictly obliged in order to the preserving and retrieving of peace to reform our hearts and lives.
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We must subdue our lusts and bridle our passions, and govern our tongues, and conduct our selves by the Holy Laws of our Religion.
We must subdue our Lustiest and bridle our passion, and govern our tongues, and conduct our selves by the Holy Laws of our Religion.
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From whence come Wars and Fightings among you? Come they not hence, Even of your lusts, that War in your members? nothing contributes more to the peace of Societies than the strict practice of our Duty, From whence come Wars and Fightings among you? Come they not hence, Even of your Lustiest, that War in your members? nothing contributes more to the peace of Societies than the strict practice of our Duty,
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and conforming our selves to the precepts of Religion, I do not mean in points that are controverted,
and conforming our selves to the Precepts of Religion, I do not mean in points that Are controverted,
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but in such as are plain and owned to be our duty:
but in such as Are plain and owned to be our duty:
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Such as these, viz. the governing our Tongues, without which our Religion is but a vain pretence.
Such as these, viz. the governing our Tongues, without which our Religion is but a vain pretence.
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And we must so far govern them too, as to speak evil of no man. The being cloathed with humility and meekness:
And we must so Far govern them too, as to speak evil of no man. The being clothed with humility and meekness:
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Tis our pride that makes us quarrelsome and contentious. Only by pride cometh contention: And he that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife.
This our pride that makes us quarrelsome and contentious. Only by pride comes contention: And he that is of a proud heart stirs up strife.
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It's the meekness of Wisdom which St James opposeth to bitter envying and strife in our hearts. Our Religion commends to us the profoundest humility, the greatest modesty and meekness, and gentleness imaginable.
It's the meekness of Wisdom which Saint James Opposeth to bitter envying and strife in our hearts. Our Religion commends to us the profoundest humility, the greatest modesty and meekness, and gentleness imaginable.
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It puts us upon avoiding vain-glory as that which tends to strife and debate. And this the Apostle presseth us to with great Vehemence: His words are very moving.
It puts us upon avoiding vainglory as that which tends to strife and debate. And this the Apostle Presseth us to with great Vehemence: His words Are very moving.
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If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, any comfort of Love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and Mercies; If there be Therefore any consolation in christ, any Comfort of Love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and mercies;
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Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Fulfil you my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
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Let nothing be done through strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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Again the taking great care that we do no wrong, and the being ready to make amends when we have been surprized into it,
Again the taking great care that we do no wrong, and the being ready to make amends when we have been surprised into it,
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and to be reconciled to our Brother who hath wronged us, are plain precepts of our Religion,
and to be reconciled to our Brother who hath wronged us, Are plain Precepts of our Religion,
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and do manifestly tend to the peace of the World.
and do manifestly tend to the peace of the World.
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And so do those other precepts also whereby we are obliged to abide in our calling, to mind our own business,
And so do those other Precepts also whereby we Are obliged to abide in our calling, to mind our own business,
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and avoid the being busy-bodies in other mens matters.
and avoid the being busybodies in other men's matters.
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We have our callings to mind, our families to govern (and to account for) our hearts and tempers to reform,
We have our callings to mind, our families to govern (and to account for) our hearts and tempers to reform,
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and Souls to save, which we too often neglect when in the mean time we mingle our selves in forraign matters which are not like to turn to any good account.
and Souls to save, which we too often neglect when in the mean time we mingle our selves in foreign matters which Are not like to turn to any good account.
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We strive with one another because we neglect the practice of our Religion: We are divided because we are carnal. We neglect our God;
We strive with one Another Because we neglect the practice of our Religion: We Are divided Because we Are carnal. We neglect our God;
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and hence it is that we are left to contrast with quarrelsome and unreasonable Men.
and hence it is that we Are left to contrast with quarrelsome and unreasonable Men.
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'Tis an excellent saying of the son of Sirach. Ecclus. 6.17. Whoso feareth the Lord shall direct his Friendship aright.
It's an excellent saying of the son of Sirach. Ecclus 6.17. Whoso fears the Lord shall Direct his Friendship aright.
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For as he is so shall his Neighbour be also. We are chastised by one another for our neglect of our duty to God.For as he is so shall his Neighbour be also. We Are chastised by one Another for our neglect of our duty to God.
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With the froward God will shew himself froward, or wrestle, as our marginal reading hath it. With the froward God will show himself froward, or wrestle, as our marginal reading hath it.
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God suffers us to wrestle with froward men because we have been negligent of our duty.
God suffers us to wrestle with froward men Because we have been negligent of our duty.
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Our quarrelling with each other is an Argument that we are not at peace with God.
Our quarreling with each other is an Argument that we Are not At peace with God.
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When a mans ways please the Lord he makes his Enemies to be at peace with him. When a men ways please the Lord he makes his Enemies to be At peace with him.
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Solomon of all Men living had the greatest Experience of the truth of these words.Solomon of all Men living had the greatest Experience of the truth of these words.
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His very name implyes peace, and he was chosen to build an house for God because he should enjoy peace,
His very name Implies peace, and he was chosen to built an house for God Because he should enjoy peace,
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and David was refused because he was a man of War. He built an house for God and enjoyed great peace.
and David was refused Because he was a man of War. He built an house for God and enjoyed great peace.
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But his peace lasted no longer than his ways pleased God.
But his peace lasted no longer than his ways pleased God.
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But Solomon forsook the Lord. He loved strange Women and did evil, and then it follows, the Lord stirred up an Adversary to Solomon, Adad the Edomite, and Rezon, the son of Eliadah, and Jeroboam the son of Nebat. But Solomon forsook the Lord. He loved strange Women and did evil, and then it follows, the Lord stirred up an Adversary to Solomon, Adad the Edomite, and Rezon, the son of Eliadah, and Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
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David was very successfull till he slew Ʋriah and took unto him his Wife;David was very successful till he slew Ʋriah and took unto him his Wife;
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after that his own Subjects and his own Son rebel against him, and the Prophet tells him plainly:
After that his own Subject's and his own Son rebel against him, and the Prophet tells him plainly:
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Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine House, because thou hast despised me. The People of the Jews while they served God were at peace with their Neighbours, Now Therefore the sword shall never depart from thine House, Because thou hast despised me. The People of the jews while they served God were At peace with their Neighbours,
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but when they departed from their God they were soon afflicted by their evil Neighbours.
but when they departed from their God they were soon afflicted by their evil Neighbours.
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(2.) In order to peace we are strictly obliged to obey our Superiours as far as lawfully we can.
(2.) In order to peace we Are strictly obliged to obey our Superiors as Far as lawfully we can.
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That is, we must obey them when they command what God hath not forbidden, and where they forbid what he hath not commanded.
That is, we must obey them when they command what God hath not forbidden, and where they forbid what he hath not commanded.
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In other cases we must obey God rather than Men. A ready complyance with this rule doth very much tend to peace.
In other cases we must obey God rather than Men. A ready compliance with this Rule does very much tend to peace.
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We ought to obey our Superiours where we can do it without a wrong to our Conscience.
We ought to obey our Superiors where we can do it without a wrong to our Conscience.
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And where we cannot in every thing obey yet in that case we ought to go as far as we can.
And where we cannot in every thing obey yet in that case we ought to go as Far as we can.
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If we do not this we are ungovernable and obstinate and do not as much as lies in us towards the living peaceably with all Men.
If we do not this we Are ungovernable and obstinate and do not as much as lies in us towards the living peaceably with all Men.
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It is just and reasonable that we do what we can; 'tis what we may do and what we must.
It is just and reasonable that we do what we can; it's what we may do and what we must.
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'Tis no matter what men call this compliance while we do our Duty. We are safe in that obedience which God hath not forbid:
It's no matter what men call this compliance while we do our Duty. We Are safe in that Obedience which God hath not forbid:
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where God hath not forbid, our Superiour may command and we must obey.
where God hath not forbid, our Superior may command and we must obey.
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We are to judge not what will be the Event of this compliance but of the lawfulness of it first,
We Are to judge not what will be the Event of this compliance but of the lawfulness of it First,
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and then of its tendency to the gaining of Peace:
and then of its tendency to the gaining of Peace:
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That which was lawful and indifferent before, becomes our duty when once it is commanded by our lawful Superiour.
That which was lawful and indifferent before, becomes our duty when once it is commanded by our lawful Superior.
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And then we must obey not only for wrath but also for Conscience sake.
And then we must obey not only for wrath but also for Conscience sake.
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The Question, in which we are concerned, is not what is most expedient to be injoyned (this belongs to our Governours to consider) but what is lawful on our part to submit unto.
The Question, in which we Are concerned, is not what is most expedient to be enjoined (this belongs to our Governors to Consider) but what is lawful on our part to submit unto.
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The living up to this rule would have kept us from our very mischievous extreams.
The living up to this Rule would have kept us from our very mischievous extremes.
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Those men that think some things amiss ought not therefore in all things to forsake the Communion of our Church.
Those men that think Some things amiss ought not Therefore in all things to forsake the Communion of our Church.
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And those men who sometimes communicate with us, to save their Secular concerns, will be without excuse if they do at other times with-draw from us without any just cause.
And those men who sometime communicate with us, to save their Secular concerns, will be without excuse if they do At other times withdraw from us without any just cause.
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Tho' somethings should be amiss among us, yet will not this justify a separation.
Though somethings should be amiss among us, yet will not this justify a separation.
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We need not Erect Calves at Dan and Bethel, because we deem some thing amiss in the worship of the true God.
We need not Erect Calves At Dan and Bethel, Because we deem Some thing amiss in the worship of the true God.
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Our separation cannot be justifiable, unless it be necessary:
Our separation cannot be justifiable, unless it be necessary:
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And when we can with a safe Conscience, in great measure continue in Communion with a Church, it will be hard to understand how a total separation can be justified.
And when we can with a safe Conscience, in great measure continue in Communion with a Church, it will be hard to understand how a total separation can be justified.
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Let us not deceive our selves, God is not mocked;
Let us not deceive our selves, God is not mocked;
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We shall ere long appear before an impartial Judge, who tho he be ready to pardon our mistakes, will yet punish our frowardness and perversness.
We shall ere long appear before an impartial Judge, who though he be ready to pardon our mistakes, will yet Punish our frowardness and perverseness.
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(3.) In those things in which we dissent from others we are to judge for our selves only, and not for others.
(3.) In those things in which we dissent from Others we Are to judge for our selves only, and not for Others.
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Let not him that eateth not judge him that eateth: Let not him that Eateth not judge him that Eateth:
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why doest thou judge thy Brother, or why doest thou set at nought thy Brother? Hast thou faith? have it to thy self, before God. why dost thou judge thy Brother, or why dost thou Set At nought thy Brother? Hast thou faith? have it to thy self, before God.
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It is unreasonable in matters of doubt and question that I should judge for my self, and for others too.
It is unreasonable in matters of doubt and question that I should judge for my self, and for Others too.
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If other men are fallable, so am I.
If other men Are fallable, so am I.
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And tho I must not go against my own Conscience, yet I ought not to make that the common Standard of other mens.
And though I must not go against my own Conscience, yet I ought not to make that the Common Standard of other men's.
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The practice of this rule would in great measure prevent that censuring and detraction which is a sin of an high nature,
The practice of this Rule would in great measure prevent that censuring and detraction which is a since of an high nature,
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and which greatly obtains among us.
and which greatly obtains among us.
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We may in modesty suppose that our Brother, from whom we dissent, may be better informed than we are.
We may in modesty suppose that our Brother, from whom we dissent, may be better informed than we Are.
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Truth is not always found among the most confident.
Truth is not always found among the most confident.
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There are many that boast they have it, who carry a lie in their right hand.
There Are many that boast they have it, who carry a lie in their right hand.
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It is a true observation (and grounded upon the Holy Scripture) that the weaker any Christian is the more prone he is to censure and judge another.
It is a true observation (and grounded upon the Holy Scripture) that the Weaker any Christian is the more prove he is to censure and judge Another.
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'Tis enough that we judge for our selves, and happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. It's enough that we judge for our selves, and happy is he that Condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.
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Our Conscience is our own guide but not another mans. Our Conscience is our own guide but not Another men.
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And it is but our guide at best, for it is not our rule. It is often misinformed and misleads us,
And it is but our guide At best, for it is not our Rule. It is often misinformed and misleads us,
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and can have no just plea to be the conductor of Mankind.
and can have no just plea to be the conductor of Mankind.
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It is very fit that when we dissent we should do it modestly, and that when we judge for our selves, we should not prescribe to others also.
It is very fit that when we dissent we should do it modestly, and that when we judge for our selves, we should not prescribe to Others also.
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(4.) That we be very diligent in the search after truth, as well as Sincere lovers of it.
(4.) That we be very diligent in the search After truth, as well as Sincere lovers of it.
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Every Sincere and good man must needs be a lover of truth.
Every Sincere and good man must needs be a lover of truth.
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The Heathen, could say that the Soul of man is not willingly deprived of the truth. The Heathen, could say that the Soul of man is not willingly deprived of the truth.
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And certainly every good man thinks himself obliged to inform himself a right.
And Certainly every good man thinks himself obliged to inform himself a right.
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If he do this he will not speak evil of things which he hath not considered, but use all diligence to get himself rightly informed.
If he do this he will not speak evil of things which he hath not considered, but use all diligence to get himself rightly informed.
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He will be the more obliged to do this, because Error stalks about the World in the Mantle of truth, and is many times dressed up like it:
He will be the more obliged to do this, Because Error stalks about the World in the Mantle of truth, and is many times dressed up like it:
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In many cases it requires great pains and skill to know one from the other, In many cases it requires great pains and skill to know one from the other,
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and therefore we must lay aside prejudice, and all worldly interest, be possessed of great simplicity of Spirit, and of the travellers indifferency;
and Therefore we must lay aside prejudice, and all worldly Interest, be possessed of great simplicity of Spirit, and of the travellers indifferency;
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avoid the study of Parties, and Faction:
avoid the study of Parties, and Faction:
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Be very humble and modest and diligent in the use of means, and very fervent in our prayers to God.
Be very humble and modest and diligent in the use of means, and very fervent in our Prayers to God.
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If we do thus we are in the way of truth and peace also.
If we do thus we Are in the Way of truth and peace also.
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(5.) That we preserve in our minds a difference between the great things of Religion and the smaller things relating to it,
(5.) That we preserve in our minds a difference between the great things of Religion and the smaller things relating to it,
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and let them have a proportionable regard and esteem.
and let them have a proportionable regard and esteem.
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There are some things which are the greater things of the Law which we ought to be greatly concerned for, such are, Judgment, Mercy and Faith: or, as St. Luke hath it, Judgment and the Love of God. There are other things, which we generally quarrel about, that are not the essentials of Religion,
There Are Some things which Are the greater things of the Law which we ought to be greatly concerned for, such Are, Judgement, Mercy and Faith: or, as Saint Lycia hath it, Judgement and the Love of God. There Are other things, which we generally quarrel about, that Are not the essentials of Religion,
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but rather the skirts and fringes of it.
but rather the skirts and fringes of it.
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We ought not to have a like regard for doubtful Opinions as for the Precepts of Christ and Articles of Faith.
We ought not to have a like regard for doubtful Opinions as for the Precepts of christ and Articles of Faith.
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The Fates of an Empire, and of the Church do not depend upon little circumstances.
The Fates of an Empire, and of the Church do not depend upon little Circumstances.
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The Kingdom of God is not in Meats and Drinks, but righteousness and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. The Kingdom of God is not in Meats and Drinks, but righteousness and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
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He that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God and approved of Men. He that in these things serves christ is acceptable to God and approved of Men.
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The Evil of the smaller things about which we contend, lies more in our opinion than in the things themselves.
The Evil of the smaller things about which we contend, lies more in our opinion than in the things themselves.
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I know and am perswaded by the Lord Jesus Christ, that there is nothing unclean of it self, I know and am persuaded by the Lord jesus christ, that there is nothing unclean of it self,
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but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean to him it is unclean. 'Tis a mean thing to contend about small things with a great and disproportionate Zeal.but to him that esteems any thing to be unclean to him it is unclean. It's a mean thing to contend about small things with a great and disproportionate Zeal.
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There happened a bitter dispute between two learned men of the last Age concerning the matter or Stuff of a part of the Priests Garment under the Law of Moses: The contention was great but the ground of it very trifling:
There happened a bitter dispute between two learned men of the last Age Concerning the matter or Stuff of a part of the Priests Garment under the Law of Moses: The contention was great but the ground of it very trifling:
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Like the differences between the School of Hillel and Shammai, who dissented from each other concerning the precedency of their Blessing God for the day or for the Wine;
Like the differences between the School of Hillel and Shammai, who dissented from each other Concerning the precedency of their Blessing God for the day or for the Wine;
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of their washing their hands, and mingling their Cup;
of their washing their hands, and mingling their Cup;
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nay, and about the place where they should lay the Napkin with which they had wiped their hands too,
nay, and about the place where they should lay the Napkin with which they had wiped their hands too,
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whether upon a Table or a Cushion. They contended for trifles and neglected the weightier things of the Law;
whither upon a Table or a Cushion. They contended for trifles and neglected the Weightier things of the Law;
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and so do we also, we quarrel about trifles and neglect our unquestionable duty to God and Man. And seem to have but little regard to those things in which our practice is mainly concerned.
and so do we also, we quarrel about trifles and neglect our unquestionable duty to God and Man. And seem to have but little regard to those things in which our practice is mainly concerned.
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(6.) That we endeavour to be exemplary in all those things in which we are all agreed.
(6.) That we endeavour to be exemplary in all those things in which we Are all agreed.
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We shall find that these things are many and of great Weight, and that what we differ about bears no proportion to those things in which we all agree.
We shall find that these things Are many and of great Weight, and that what we differ about bears no proportion to those things in which we all agree.
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That we ought to love God with our whole heart, to be Loyal to our Prince, merciful to our poor Brethren, just to all men, humble and modest, &c. we are all agreed is our duty:
That we ought to love God with our Whole heart, to be Loyal to our Prince, merciful to our poor Brothers, just to all men, humble and modest, etc. we Are all agreed is our duty:
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And certainly if these things were our practice and our study, we should consult our own peace and that of the community.
And Certainly if these things were our practice and our study, we should consult our own peace and that of the community.
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They are very insincere men, who are Enemies to all Religion upon a pretence that they know not what to choose,
They Are very insincere men, who Are Enemies to all Religion upon a pretence that they know not what to choose,
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because of the Various dissentions about it, when in the mean time they neglect the practice of those things in which all sides are agreed.
Because of the Various dissensions about it, when in the mean time they neglect the practice of those things in which all sides Are agreed.
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Whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same things. Whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same Rule, let us mind the same things.
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(7.) We must put as favourable a construction upon things and judge as charitably of all men as they are capable of.
(7.) We must put as favourable a construction upon things and judge as charitably of all men as they Are capable of.
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It is highly fit and very reasonable we should do thus, and it is but the measure which we all expect from other men.
It is highly fit and very reasonable we should do thus, and it is but the measure which we all expect from other men.
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It is no great matter if by practising this rule we should mistake. An Error here would be of the safer side.
It is no great matter if by practising this Rule we should mistake. an Error Here would be of the safer side.
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We were better be mistaken in our charity than forfeit it.
We were better be mistaken in our charity than forfeit it.
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Our Religion forbids us to speak evil of any man, and charity will not allow us to think any.
Our Religion forbids us to speak evil of any man, and charity will not allow us to think any.
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We must not judge as we would escape being judged. It is very dangerous for us to mistake through want of Charity.
We must not judge as we would escape being judged. It is very dangerous for us to mistake through want of Charity.
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If ye have bitter Envying and Strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. If you have bitter Envying and Strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
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This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. This Wisdom Descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
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(8) We must be careful that we give no offence to our weak Brother in things that are indifferent and indetermined. It is the Apostles rule.
(8) We must be careful that we give no offence to our weak Brother in things that Are indifferent and indetermined. It is the Apostles Rule.
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For meat destroy not the work of God: For meat destroy not the work of God:
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All things indeed are pure but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
All things indeed Are pure but it is evil for that man who Eateth with offence.
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Rom. 14.20, 21. It is good neither to eat Flesh nor to drink Wine, nor any thing whereby thy Brother stumbleth,
Rom. 14.20, 21. It is good neither to eat Flesh nor to drink Wine, nor any thing whereby thy Brother stumbleth,
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or is offended, or is made weak. Again, if meat make my brother to offend, 1 Cor. 8.13. I will eat no Flesh while the World standeth, lest I make my Brother to offend. or is offended, or is made weak. Again, if meat make my brother to offend, 1 Cor. 8.13. I will eat no Flesh while the World Stands, lest I make my Brother to offend.
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We that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please our selves. Rom. 15.1. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to Edification: We that Are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please our selves. Rom. 15.1. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to Edification:
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For even Christ pleased not himself. We ought to have respect to other men in the use of our own liberty.For even christ pleased not himself. We ought to have respect to other men in the use of our own liberty.
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It is not enough that we consider what is Lawful, but we must consider also what is expedient and fit.
It is not enough that we Consider what is Lawful, but we must Consider also what is expedient and fit.
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Christian Charity will teach us to please our Brother with the loss of our own ease and freedom:
Christian Charity will teach us to please our Brother with the loss of our own ease and freedom:
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We shall be well content to deny our selves for the benefit of other men;
We shall be well content to deny our selves for the benefit of other men;
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And as much as Lawfully we may to become all things to all that we may gain some:
And as much as Lawfully we may to become all things to all that we may gain Some:
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I grant that the matter of scandal hath been misunderstood;
I grant that the matter of scandal hath been misunderstood;
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and I know that in things of their own nature indifferent, I am obliged to obedience by the determination of my Lawful Superiours.
and I know that in things of their own nature indifferent, I am obliged to Obedience by the determination of my Lawful Superiors.
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But still where I am at liberty, it will become me to comply with the weakness of my Brother if I may by any means win him to the truth.
But still where I am At liberty, it will become me to comply with the weakness of my Brother if I may by any means win him to the truth.
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(9.) Let us often sit down and consider how great mercies we enjoy, and with all thankfulness bless the Holy name of God.
(9.) Let us often fit down and Consider how great Mercies we enjoy, and with all thankfulness bless the Holy name of God.
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This Method will divert our complaints into praises, and greatly tend to the peace of the Church.
This Method will divert our complaints into praises, and greatly tend to the peace of the Church.
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We complain even then when we have great cause to call up all that is within us to bless the name of God.
We complain even then when we have great cause to call up all that is within us to bless the name of God.
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We are wanton and hard to be pleased, and murmur and contend when we have great cause to bless God.
We Are wanton and hard to be pleased, and murmur and contend when we have great cause to bless God.
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Let us think how it was with the first and best Christians, when it was death to profess Christianity,
Let us think how it was with the First and best Christians, when it was death to profess Christianity,
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and they who professed it must offer incense to an Idol, or undergo the severest torments which the wit or malice of their Enemies would expose them to.
and they who professed it must offer incense to an Idol, or undergo the Severest torments which the wit or malice of their Enemies would expose them to.
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And let us consider the condition of our Brethren in France, who are for conscience sake forced out of their Native Country;
And let us Consider the condition of our Brothers in France, who Are for conscience sake forced out of their Native Country;
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but (Blessed be God) it is not so with us;
but (Blessed be God) it is not so with us;
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we may securely profess and practise Christianity and lead much better lives than we do, without offending any Edict or Law of the Land:
we may securely profess and practise Christianity and led much better lives than we do, without offending any Edict or Law of the Land:
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And tho silly People may scoff at us for being Religious, yet this does not break our bones,
And though silly People may scoff At us for being Religious, yet this does not break our bones,
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nor need it make us uneasy.
nor need it make us uneasy.
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The time was when our Fore-Fathers had but a sad choice, either to profess the beleif of a lie or burn at a Stake;
The time was when our Fore-Fathers had but a sad choice, either to profess the belief of a lie or burn At a Stake;
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when they were not allowed the use of the Holy Scriptures, and when the service of God was performed in a strange tongue.
when they were not allowed the use of the Holy Scriptures, and when the service of God was performed in a strange tongue.
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How glad would those holy Martyrs have been of these mercies which we despise and turn our backs upon;
How glad would those holy Martyrs have been of these Mercies which we despise and turn our backs upon;
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and where we murmur those holy Souls would have given great thanks. It would once have cost us dear to have professed Christianity.
and where we murmur those holy Souls would have given great thanks. It would once have cost us dear to have professed Christianity.
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Thanks be to God we may safely practise it now. We now enjoy our Bibles with many other helps to our devotion:
Thanks be to God we may safely practise it now. We now enjoy our Bibles with many other helps to our devotion:
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We have the liberty of Gods house and cannot want instruction if we will but entertain it, we may serve God in publick frequently,
We have the liberty of God's house and cannot want instruction if we will but entertain it, we may serve God in public frequently,
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and in our houses and closets, as devoutly as we will. We enjoy great advantages of becoming better than we are.
and in our houses and closets, as devoutly as we will. We enjoy great advantages of becoming better than we Are.
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And what great ingratitude is it to over-look such unspeakable mercies of God! We provoke God to deprive us of our blessings.
And what great ingratitude is it to overlook such unspeakable Mercies of God! We provoke God to deprive us of our blessings.
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And when we are deprived we shall call to mind how happy we once were. God grant this may not be our portion.
And when we Are deprived we shall call to mind how happy we once were. God grant this may not be our portion.
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And that while we murmur for what we want we be not stripped of what we do enjoy.
And that while we murmur for what we want we be not stripped of what we do enjoy.
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The Manna lyes round about our tents and we loath it and would have higher food:
The Manna lies round about our tents and we loath it and would have higher food:
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God grant that we be not plagued with cleanness of teeth, or biting Serpents;
God grant that we be not plagued with cleanness of teeth, or biting Serpents;
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and that for despising our heavenly food we be not reduced to the Onyons and garlick,
and that for despising our heavenly food we be not reduced to the Onions and garlic,
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and bondage of Egypt. The days may come when we shall in vain call back the blessings which we now despise,
and bondage of Egypt. The days may come when we shall in vain call back the blessings which we now despise,
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when we that are impatient under the Whip may be chastised with Scorpions and fall under. Axes.
when we that Are impatient under the Whip may be chastised with Scorpions and fallen under. Axes.
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It becomes us much better to improve what we do enjoy, than contend unchristianly for what we passionately desire.
It becomes us much better to improve what we do enjoy, than contend unchristianly for what we passionately desire.
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Philo the Jew tells of an Ancient tradition which vvas handed dovvn among the Jews to his time, and it is this; Philo the Jew tells of an Ancient tradition which was handed down among the jews to his time, and it is this;
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that vvhen God had finished the Creation of the World, He asked one of his Prophets,
that when God had finished the Creation of the World, He asked one of his prophets,
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vvhether he thought there vvere any thing vvanting in Heaven or in Earth:
whether he Thought there were any thing wanting in Heaven or in Earth:
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The Prophet returned an ansvver, vvith vvhich God vvas vvell pleased, viz. that there vvas nothing vvanting but Some to praise and Celebrate the great Creator, upon vvhich arose NONLATINALPHABET a number of Creatures chanting out the praises of the great Creator:
The Prophet returned an answer, with which God was well pleased, viz. that there was nothing wanting but some to praise and Celebrate the great Creator, upon which arose a number of Creatures chanting out the praises of the great Creator:
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From hence Philo infers that as it is most agreeable to the Supreme Being to do good, From hence Philo infers that as it is most agreeable to the Supreme Being to doe good,
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so nothing becomes the Creature better than to Celebrate the Creators benefactions. so nothing becomes the Creature better than to Celebrate the Creators benefactions.
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If there be any thing vvanting among us there is nothing more visibly so than thankfulness to God for the great blessings vvhich vve enjoy.
If there be any thing wanting among us there is nothing more visibly so than thankfulness to God for the great blessings which we enjoy.
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(10.) Let us put up our fervent prayers to God for the peace of the Church and State:
(10.) Let us put up our fervent Prayers to God for the peace of the Church and State:
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To God who maketh men to be of one mind and who is able to unite the hearts of those who stand at distance and defiance against each other:
To God who makes men to be of one mind and who is able to unite the hearts of those who stand At distance and defiance against each other:
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To God who is the God of Peace, and Unity and Love.
To God who is the God of Peace, and Unity and Love.
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Let us lift up our wearied hearts and eyes to him, and never give him rest till he make our Jerusalem the praise of the whole Earth.
Let us lift up our wearied hearts and eyes to him, and never give him rest till he make our Jerusalem the praise of the Whole Earth.
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I shall now represent to you some of the advantages of peace and Unity and its tendency toward our happiness.
I shall now represent to you Some of the advantages of peace and Unity and its tendency towards our happiness.
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Peace is so great a blessing that the Ancient Jews were wont by it to express all manner of good, Peace is so great a blessing that the Ancient jews were wont by it to express all manner of good,
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and the sum of all that happiness which we are capable of.
and the sum of all that happiness which we Are capable of.
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And the Heavenly host upon the Birth of the Messias, the great Prince of peace, proclaimed peace on Earth.
And the Heavenly host upon the Birth of the Messias, the great Prince of peace, proclaimed peace on Earth.
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We may guess how much Peace and Unity tend to make us happy if we consider the mischiefs of strife and contention.
We may guess how much Peace and Unity tend to make us happy if we Consider the mischiefs of strife and contention.
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Where Envying and strife is there is confusion and every evil work. Where Envying and strife is there is confusion and every evil work.
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Who can express the mischiefs of Quarrels and civil Wars? How much these tend to the debauching of a Nation,
Who can express the mischiefs of Quarrels and civil Wars? How much these tend to the debauching of a nation,
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and the abolishing of Justice, and perverting of righteousness? These are attended with the death of many innocent men,
and the abolishing of justice, and perverting of righteousness? These Are attended with the death of many innocent men,
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and the ruin of the most prosperous Families, and many more Evils than the time will allow me to reckon up.
and the ruin of the most prosperous Families, and many more Evils than the time will allow me to reckon up.
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And for divisions in the Church, and undue quarrels about matters relating to Religion, the experience of all ages declare the mischievous effects of them.
And for divisions in the Church, and undue quarrels about matters relating to Religion, the experience of all ages declare the mischievous effects of them.
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These have destroyed all good Order and Discipline, and have unhappily made void the excellent purposes of the Christian Doctrine.
These have destroyed all good Order and Discipline, and have unhappily made void the excellent Purposes of the Christian Doctrine.
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These contentions have commenced upon a mistake, advanced with a bitter and unholy Zeal and have ended with the loss of Charity:
These contentions have commenced upon a mistake, advanced with a bitter and unholy Zeal and have ended with the loss of Charity:
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We quarrel first, and then we hate one another, then we separate, and when we are strong enough we persecute each other.
We quarrel First, and then we hate one Another, then we separate, and when we Are strong enough we persecute each other.
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The Church of Christ is rent and torn into many pieces and becomes an Akeldama, a field of blood.
The Church of christ is rend and torn into many Pieces and becomes an Akeldama, a field of blood.
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And while we quarrel the Devil gains his end, and the design of our holy Religion is defeated,
And while we quarrel the devil gains his end, and the Design of our holy Religion is defeated,
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and we neither enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, nor do we suffer others to enter in.
and we neither enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, nor do we suffer Others to enter in.
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And now we call our wrath by the name of Zeal, we hallow our unjust actions and irregular heats,
And now we call our wrath by the name of Zeal, we hallow our unjust actions and irregular heats,
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and we contend no longer for truth but victory; and design the ruine, not the good of one another.
and we contend no longer for truth but victory; and Design the ruin, not the good of one Another.
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We neglect the great things of Religion and are bent upon the devouring of one another.
We neglect the great things of Religion and Are bent upon the devouring of one Another.
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These contentions have done more mischief than all the persecutions put together:
These contentions have done more mischief than all the persecutions put together:
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More have fallen, and more dangerously this way, than by the swords of Tyrants and the avowed Enemies of our Religion.
More have fallen, and more dangerously this Way, than by the swords of Tyrants and the avowed Enemies of our Religion.
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On the other hand Peace and Unity hath given us the advantage of waiting upon God without distraction:
On the other hand Peace and Unity hath given us the advantage of waiting upon God without distraction:
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It strengthens us against a common Enemy and commends our Holy Religion to those who are strangers to it.
It strengthens us against a Common Enemy and commends our Holy Religion to those who Are Strangers to it.
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It abates from the care and burden of our Superiours and secures our rights and properties.
It abates from the care and burden of our Superiors and secures our rights and properties.
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It is at once our glory and our defence, and the summary of all the blessings of this lower World.
It is At once our glory and our defence, and the summary of all the blessings of this lower World.
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It gives us the advantage of discerning the truth and doing righteousness:
It gives us the advantage of discerning the truth and doing righteousness:
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It encourages all worthy and useful undertakings, and makes us formidable to those who wish us evil.
It encourages all worthy and useful undertakings, and makes us formidable to those who wish us evil.
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But I shall not need to enlarge upon that which is so evident and plain: And therefore I shall proceed to
But I shall not need to enlarge upon that which is so evident and plain: And Therefore I shall proceed to
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The use and Application of what hath been said in the following particulars.
The use and Application of what hath been said in the following particulars.
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First, It is evident from what hath been said that our irregular heats and disputes are to be imputed to our lusts. First, It is evident from what hath been said that our irregular heats and disputes Are to be imputed to our Lustiest.
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It is not our Religion but they are our unsubdued lusts which have disturbed the peace of the Church and State.
It is not our Religion but they Are our unsubdued Lustiest which have disturbed the peace of the Church and State.
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We quarrel indeed, and pretend Religion, but it is not that which ferments and divides us.
We quarrel indeed, and pretend Religion, but it is not that which ferments and divides us.
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Religion gives no trouble to the World:
Religion gives no trouble to the World:
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It is a peaceable Institution, and is designed to promote peace and good vvill among Mankind.
It is a peaceable Institution, and is designed to promote peace and good will among Mankind.
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The Church and State vvould soon be at peace vvould vve but subdue our lusts and bridle our Tongues,
The Church and State would soon be At peace would we but subdue our Lustiest and bridle our Tongues,
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and govern our selves by the Holy Precepts of our Religion.
and govern our selves by the Holy Precepts of our Religion.
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It is indeed very possible, after all this, that the best men may differ from each other:
It is indeed very possible, After all this, that the best men may differ from each other:
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But then their Chistian Charity vvill dispose them to forbear and forgive, and to debate vvith great calmness and temper, vvhich is the vvay at once to Truth and Peace.
But then their Christian Charity will dispose them to forbear and forgive, and to debate with great calmness and temper, which is the Way At once to Truth and Peace.
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It is unjust to charge our Religion vvith our heats and feuds.
It is unjust to charge our Religion with our heats and feuds.
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It is so far from being guilty that a great part of its design is to make men humble and modest, charitable and meek,
It is so Far from being guilty that a great part of its Design is to make men humble and modest, charitable and meek,
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and greatly disposed to forbear and forgive one another.
and greatly disposed to forbear and forgive one Another.
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The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easie to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisie. The Wisdom that is from above is First pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
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And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace, of them that make peace. We do indeed fiercely contend with each other, but it is because we want charity:And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace, of them that make peace. We do indeed fiercely contend with each other, but it is Because we want charity:
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We neglect that plain duty whilst we are fond of some opinion of our own, which is often false, and at best but doubtful.
We neglect that plain duty while we Are found of Some opinion of our own, which is often false, and At best but doubtful.
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Our Religion is not unfurnished with plain rules and precepts (which if obeyed, would be very effectual) tending to preserve and restore peace,
Our Religion is not unfurnished with plain rules and Precepts (which if obeyed, would be very effectual) tending to preserve and restore peace,
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and very many powerful motives also to engage us to the practice of these Divine precepts.
and very many powerful motives also to engage us to the practice of these Divine Precepts.
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If we would on all sides give up our selves to the practice of our Holy Religion, our intemperate heats and quarrels would presently be at an end.
If we would on all sides give up our selves to the practice of our Holy Religion, our intemperate heats and quarrels would presently be At an end.
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A Careful study of Charity and Humility, and an Heavenly conversation; The care of governing our tongues and affections, and conforming our selves to the excellent,
A Careful study of Charity and Humility, and an Heavenly Conversation; The care of governing our tongues and affections, and conforming our selves to the excellent,
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and very plain rule of the Holy Scriptures would soon establish peace among us.
and very plain Rule of the Holy Scriptures would soon establish peace among us.
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Secondly, This may serve for the reproof of those among us who by their profligate lives,
Secondly, This may serve for the reproof of those among us who by their profligate lives,
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and their intemperate speeches, their rash censuring and notorious uncharitableness lay a foundation for new quarrels and contentions.
and their intemperate Speeches, their rash censuring and notorious uncharitableness lay a Foundation for new quarrels and contentions.
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These are the men that trouble the World.
These Are the men that trouble the World.
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We are not like to see good days when we run counter to St. Peters advice here;
We Are not like to see good days when we run counter to Saint Peter's Advice Here;
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For whereas he puts us upon refraining our tongues, upon eschewing evil and upon doing good, upon seeking peace and ensuing it;
For whereas he puts us upon refraining our tongues, upon Eschewing evil and upon doing good, upon seeking peace and ensuing it;
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We take another method, We detract and Calumniate, revile and reproach one another, and even dignities and Magistrates do not escape us.
We take Another method, We detract and Calumniate, revile and reproach one Another, and even dignities and Magistrates do not escape us.
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We eschew good and do evil, and in stead of seeking peace and ensuing it, we run from it and seem to be resolved to drive it away.
We eschew good and do evil, and in stead of seeking peace and ensuing it, we run from it and seem to be resolved to drive it away.
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Let these men pretend what they will, either for or against the Church, yet are these the men who ruffle and disturbe the quiet both of Church and State.
Let these men pretend what they will, either for or against the Church, yet Are these the men who ruffle and disturb the quiet both of Church and State.
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They are the pests of human society, and the greatest Enemies which the Government hath, however they buoy themselves up in their follies under plausible pretences and professions of better things.
They Are the pests of human society, and the greatest Enemies which the Government hath, however they buoy themselves up in their follies under plausible pretences and professions of better things.
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If we must indeed give an account hereafter of every idle word, what a sad account will they have to give who spend great portions of their precious time in speaking Evil of Dignities and of one another.
If we must indeed give an account hereafter of every idle word, what a sad account will they have to give who spend great portions of their precious time in speaking Evil of Dignities and of one Another.
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Who lightly report and spread false News, and defame and reproach those men that chance either to differ from them,
Who lightly report and spread false News, and defame and reproach those men that chance either to differ from them,
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or at least do not hold pace with them in their extravagant heats and indecencies. I do not reflect upon the faults and miscarriages of one side only.
or At least doe not hold pace with them in their extravagant heats and indecencies. I do not reflect upon the Faults and miscarriages of one side only.
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We are all of us too guilty, and have reason to share the reproof among our selves.
We Are all of us too guilty, and have reason to share the reproof among our selves.
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Iliacos intra muros peccatur & extra.
Iliacos intra muros peccatur & extra.
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Thirdly, Let me exhort you all to comply with my text, To seek peace and ensue it.
Thirdly, Let me exhort you all to comply with my text, To seek peace and ensue it.
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Such an exhortation cannot be thought unseasonable at this time when our heats are so extream that we seem to have forgotten the obligation which our excellent Religion,
Such an exhortation cannot be Thought unseasonable At this time when our heats Are so extreme that we seem to have forgotten the obligation which our excellent Religion,
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and our profession lay upon us of seeking and ensuing peace.
and our profession lay upon us of seeking and ensuing peace.
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It will stand us greatly in hand to do what ever we can in our several places and callings toward so good an end.
It will stand us greatly in hand to do what ever we can in our several places and callings towards so good an end.
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I have laid down some rules to this purpose, and shall not need to add to them now.
I have laid down Some rules to this purpose, and shall not need to add to them now.
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I only begg, and beseech, and exhort you in the Lord, that you would forthwith set your selves upon the practice of those rules.
I only beg, and beseech, and exhort you in the Lord, that you would forthwith Set your selves upon the practice of those rules.
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That you would all in your several places study to be quiet:
That you would all in your several places study to be quiet:
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And if it be possible, which perhaps sometimes it will not be, yet still as much as lies in us live peaceably with all men.
And if it be possible, which perhaps sometime it will not be, yet still as much as lies in us live peaceably with all men.
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I cannot, when I consider our present heats and animosities, but be earnest with you to this purpose:
I cannot, when I Consider our present heats and animosities, but be earnest with you to this purpose:
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I remember well I have somewhere met with a saying, among the Ancients, of our Blessed Saviours, that was received by Tradition tho it be not mentioned by the Evangelists, viz. that we should not be at rest while we saw his followers contending with one another. This may excuse my importunity.
I Remember well I have somewhere met with a saying, among the Ancients, of our Blessed Saviors, that was received by Tradition though it be not mentioned by the Evangelists, viz. that we should not be At rest while we saw his followers contending with one Another. This may excuse my importunity.
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Refuse not I beseech you this seasonable exhortation:
Refuse not I beseech you this seasonable exhortation:
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And not do think you comply with it, unless you vigorously set upon the practice of this excellent duty:
And not do think you comply with it, unless you vigorously Set upon the practice of this excellent duty:
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That you patiently hear it is not sufficient, it is high time to be doing something tending to so good an end.
That you patiently hear it is not sufficient, it is high time to be doing something tending to so good an end.
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Methinks we should be moved by the experience of former times.
Methinks we should be moved by the experience of former times.
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How great a matter hath a little fire kindled? What woful devastations have intestine quarrels brought upon the world? And where the first ground of the quarrel hath been small the effects have been unspeakably sad.How great a matter hath a little fire kindled? What woeful devastations have intestine quarrels brought upon the world? And where the First ground of the quarrel hath been small the effects have been unspeakably sad.
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The several sects, and the quarrels of the Jews among themselves, and the fury of their Zealots were but a prologue to their miserable destruction:
The several Sects, and the quarrels of the jews among themselves, and the fury of their Zealots were but a prologue to their miserable destruction:
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The increase of the Ottoman power in this part of the World, and the ruin of the Greek Church was ushered in and procured by the quarels of Christians among themselves:
The increase of the Ottoman power in this part of the World, and the ruin of the Greek Church was ushered in and procured by the quarrels of Christians among themselves:
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Truth it self hath said, and the experience of all ages hath confirmed it, that a Kingdom divided against it self is brought to desolation. We have had sad and woful experience of the mischiefs of an unnatural War;
Truth it self hath said, and the experience of all ages hath confirmed it, that a Kingdom divided against it self is brought to desolation. We have had sad and woeful experience of the mischiefs of an unnatural War;
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and to this day we groan under the Evils which sprung from it.
and to this day we groan under the Evils which sprung from it.
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Why should we be fond of destroying ourselves, and making our selves the Scorn and Contempt of future ages? Is it for want of Enemies abroad that we turn our sharps upon one another?
Why should we be found of destroying ourselves, and making our selves the Scorn and Contempt of future ages? Is it for want of Enemies abroad that we turn our sharps upon one Another?
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Do we not all justly fear our common Enemy who hath been always ready to devour us? Shall we under our fears of Popery open a door with our own hands to let it in? Shall we disparage our happy reformation by our evil lives and unquiet tempers? Is our Syracuse besieged while we are busie in making diagrams,
Do we not all justly Fear our Common Enemy who hath been always ready to devour us? Shall we under our fears of Popery open a door with our own hands to let it in? Shall we disparage our happy Reformation by our evil lives and unquiet tempers? Is our Syracuse besieged while we Are busy in making diagrams,
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or contending with one another within our gates? We are too much like the Jews (God grant we may not be like them in our fall) If we let him alone, say they of Christ, The Romans shall come and take our place and Nation.
or contending with one Another within our gates? We Are too much like the jews (God grant we may not be like them in our fallen) If we let him alone, say they of christ, The Roman shall come and take our place and nation.
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Whereas their putting our Lord to death brought the Romans upon them.
Whereas their putting our Lord to death brought the Romans upon them.
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Thus was their carnal policy defeated, and when they pretended to keep off the Romans they took that very course which brought the Romans upon them who did indeed take their place and their Nation.
Thus was their carnal policy defeated, and when they pretended to keep off the Romans they took that very course which brought the Romans upon them who did indeed take their place and their nation.
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We do the very same thing: We declaim against and make way for our Enemies at the same time.
We do the very same thing: We declaim against and make Way for our Enemies At the same time.
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By our depraved lives, our intestine divisions, and needless separations we advance the interest and encourage the hopes of our Common Enemy. Dum singuli pugnant universi vincuntur.
By our depraved lives, our intestine divisions, and needless separations we advance the Interest and encourage the hope's of our Common Enemy. Dum Singuli pugnant universi vincuntur.
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We are doing our Enemies work to their hand, and are like to be all vanquished when every one is striving for victory.
We Are doing our Enemies work to their hand, and Are like to be all vanquished when every one is striving for victory.
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I fear what the Jews are wont to say of a drunken man, that one shall not need to throw him down, he will fall of himself, will be our Case.
I Fear what the jews Are wont to say of a drunken man, that one shall not need to throw him down, he will fallen of himself, will be our Case.
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When the Frog and and the Mouse in the fable were contending for Empire, the bird of Prey came upon them and destroyed them both.
When the Frog and and the Mouse in the fable were contending for Empire, the bird of Prey Come upon them and destroyed them both.
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God grant that it be not our Lot that when we quarrel with one another the Common Enemy do not devour us all.
God grant that it be not our Lot that when we quarrel with one Another the Common Enemy do not devour us all.
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But what words shall I make use of to perswade you to Unity and Concord!
But what words shall I make use of to persuade you to Unity and Concord!
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I cannot forbear to tell you that it is your interest as well as your duty to seek peace and ensue it.
I cannot forbear to tell you that it is your Interest as well as your duty to seek peace and ensue it.
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This is a powerful argument in other cases, and does not use to fail: Methinks for your own sakes you may be prevailed with.
This is a powerful argument in other cases, and does not use to fail: Methinks for your own sakes you may be prevailed with.
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As you would have the comforts of this world and the blessings of the next follow after peace.
As you would have the comforts of this world and the blessings of the next follow After peace.
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Leave no method unattempted to procure and preserve it. You are sure of nothing unless you secure peace:
Leave no method unattempted to procure and preserve it. You Are sure of nothing unless you secure peace:
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All your other blessings are either involved in this, or the best secured by it. I might exhort you to it for your Brethrens sake also:
All your other blessings Are either involved in this, or the best secured by it. I might exhort you to it for your Brothers' sake also:
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But it is not likely that men should be prevailed with to do that for the sake of others which they will not do for their own:
But it is not likely that men should be prevailed with to do that for the sake of Others which they will not do for their own:
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We ought however to consult the interest and advantage of others as well as our own.
We ought however to consult the Interest and advantage of Others as well as our own.
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As we tender their Spiritual good and welfare, and their waiting upon God without distraction: As we would that our Children after us should be happy here and hereafter:
As we tender their Spiritual good and welfare, and their waiting upon God without distraction: As we would that our Children After us should be happy Here and hereafter:
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As we have any reverence for our just Superiors:
As we have any Reverence for our just Superiors:
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Any bowels of Compassion for our native Country, or for our friends and relatives, let us ensue peace and do all we can,
Any bowels of Compassion for our native Country, or for our Friends and relatives, let us ensue peace and do all we can,
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and pray to him who can do more than we can hope, that it may continue among us,
and pray to him who can do more than we can hope, that it may continue among us,
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and that the innumerable mischiefs of war and discord may be prevented. Lastly, I pray and beseech you for the Lords sake also.
and that the innumerable mischiefs of war and discord may be prevented. Lastly, I pray and beseech you for the lords sake also.
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For his sake who hath Commanded it and annexed a great blessing to them who make peace:
For his sake who hath Commanded it and annexed a great blessing to them who make peace:
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For his sake who came to restore it to the World;
For his sake who Come to restore it to the World;
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who is the great Mediator, and came to reconcile us to God, and to one another.
who is the great Mediator, and Come to reconcile us to God, and to one Another.
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For his sake who is the God of peace; For His who is the Prince of peace;
For his sake who is the God of peace; For His who is the Prince of peace;
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for the sake of that Holy Religion which is the great instrument of peace.
for the sake of that Holy Religion which is the great Instrument of peace.
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I beseech you by the mercies of God, and by the sufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ, by the Comforts of the Holy Ghost, by every thing that is Sacred and Holy, that is Virtuous and Good.
I beseech you by the Mercies of God, and by the sufferings of our Lord jesus christ, by the Comforts of the Holy Ghost, by every thing that is Sacred and Holy, that is Virtuous and Good.
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Let all bitterness and wrath, Ephes. 4.31.32. anger and clamor and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. Let all bitterness and wrath, Ephesians 4.31.32. anger and clamor and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.
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And be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christs sake hath forgiven you. And be you kind one to Another, tender hearted, forgiving one Another, even as God for Christ sake hath forgiven you.
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Let that love which moved Christ to die for his Enemies so far prevail with you as to put you upon living peaceably with your fellow Christians.
Let that love which moved christ to die for his Enemies so Far prevail with you as to put you upon living peaceably with your fellow Christians.
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Often place before your eyes the example of your Lord, the great Peace-maker of the world:
Often place before your eyes the Exampl of your Lord, the great Peacemaker of the world:
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He purchased Peace with the price of his blood, bequeathed it to us as the greatest blessing,
He purchased Peace with the price of his blood, bequeathed it to us as the greatest blessing,
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and hath strictly obliged all his followers to Love and Peace. Let me bespeak you in the words of the Apostle.
and hath strictly obliged all his followers to Love and Peace. Let me bespeak you in the words of the Apostle.
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I beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love. I beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you Are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one Another in love.
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Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace.
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In the next words follow very powerful motives to perswade us to this, and we are very deaf and stupid if we are not by them charmed into Unity and Peace.
In the next words follow very powerful motives to persuade us to this, and we Are very deaf and stupid if we Are not by them charmed into Unity and Peace.
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There is one Body and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling: There is one Body and one Spirit, even as you Are called in one hope of your calling:
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One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism;
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism;
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One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
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I shall end all with the words of the same Apostle.
I shall end all with the words of the same Apostle.
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Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one towards another according to (or, Rom. 15.5, 6. after the example of) Christ Jesus. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one towards Another according to (or, Rom. 15.5, 6. After the Exampl of) christ jesus.
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That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. FINIS.That you may with one mind and one Mouth Glorify God, even the Father of our Lord jesus christ. FINIS.
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