The duty and benefit of frequent Communion, in a sermon preached at St. Peter's Church in Lincoln, upon Passion Sunday, 1688 by Walter Leightonhouse ; published at the request of many that heard it preached.
AMongst all those Blessings in which Mankind seems to take satisfaction, there is none with which we are more deeply affected, than Deliverance from Calamities:
among all those Blessings in which Mankind seems to take satisfaction, there is none with which we Are more deeply affected, than Deliverance from Calamities:
For as the Passions of Fear and Grief are (according to Philosophers) more impressive upon our Senses than those of Hope and Love; so it must needs fall out, that the release from the former will be more satisfactory than the completion of the latter.
For as the Passion of fear and Grief Are (according to Philosophers) more impressive upon our Senses than those of Hope and Love; so it must needs fallen out, that the release from the former will be more satisfactory than the completion of the latter.
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But on the other hand, let our Thoughts be benighted with the sad Apprehensions but of an imminent Danger, with what a busie activeness do we bestir our selves to the evading of it? And if by chance we lie under the heavy Pressures of a present Grievance, with what regret do we shrink under our Burthen, Curse our ill Faté, and repine and murmur at the Author and Instruments of it?
But on the other hand, let our Thoughts be benighted with the sad Apprehensions but of an imminent Danger, with what a busy activeness do we Bestir our selves to the evading of it? And if by chance we lie under the heavy Pressures of a present Grievance, with what regret do we shrink under our Burden, Curse our ill Faté, and repine and murmur At the Author and Instruments of it?
All which being so, What Transports of Passion must we needs be in, when we compare our past with our present state? Impendent Danger on one hand, exquisite without a parallel, inexpressible Deliverance on the other, effected without our assistance:
All which being so, What Transports of Passion must we needs be in, when we compare our past with our present state? Impendent Danger on one hand, exquisite without a parallel, inexpressible Deliverance on the other, effected without our assistance:
Here's Sin in one expiated by the innocent Death of another; and here's a kindness freely dispens'd, which Men and Angels could not otherwise have purchas'd:
Here's since in one expiated by the innocent Death of Another; and here's a kindness freely dispensed, which Men and Angels could not otherwise have purchased:
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which dreadful Condition of yours, I your Saviour being touch'd withal, was highly concern'd which way to snatch you out of this Fire of Affliction; and seeing that nothing less than mine own Blood could effect it,
which dreadful Condition of yours, I your Saviour being touched withal, was highly concerned which Way to snatch you out of this Fire of Affliction; and seeing that nothing less than mine own Blood could Effect it,
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Now I see you pretend (as indeed you ought) to have a great Value and Esteem for me your dying Saviour, you seem very sonsible of my being cloath'd with Misery, and wrinkled with sable Cares for your sakes:
Now I see you pretend (as indeed you ought) to have a great Valve and Esteem for me your dying Saviour, you seem very sonsible of my being clothed with Misery, and wrinkled with sable Cares for your sakes:
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And withal, you seem to be desirous of some opportunity whereby by you may attest your Gratitude and thanksulness to me for those galling Calamities which I have suffered for your Redemption: This you seem mighty zealous in, and very desirous of:
And withal, you seem to be desirous of Some opportunity whereby by you may attest your Gratitude and thanksulness to me for those galling Calamities which I have suffered for your Redemption: This you seem mighty zealous in, and very desirous of:
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an accursed, and shameful Death for the compleating your Salvation, and I am unwilling, I must confess, that you should lock such signal Favours as these out of your remembrance,
an accursed, and shameful Death for the completing your Salvation, and I am unwilling, I must confess, that you should lock such signal Favours as these out of your remembrance,
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and laying before you the Agony and bloody Sweat, the bitter death, Cross, and Passion, and all the meritorious Sufferings of me your Master and Redeemer.
and laying before you the Agony and bloody Sweat, the bitter death, Cross, and Passion, and all the meritorious Sufferings of me your Master and Redeemer.
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and therefore if (after all your specious Pretences) any of you should either wilfully or carelessly neglect this small piece of Service, which I so earnestly enjoyn you, I shall then really believe that all your Protestations are nothing but Noise and Shuffling.
and Therefore if (After all your specious Pretences) any of you should either wilfully or carelessly neglect this small piece of Service, which I so earnestly enjoin you, I shall then really believe that all your Protestations Are nothing but Noise and Shuffling.
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This is the substance of our Saviour's words in my Text, from which (thus briefly explain'd) I shall endeavour to shew you the great reasonableness of a frequent Communion, and the monstrous Indiscretion,
This is the substance of our Saviour's words in my Text, from which (thus briefly explained) I shall endeavour to show you the great reasonableness of a frequent Communion, and the monstrous Indiscretion,
And this I shall do, first, from the easiness of the Service, and the slender returns which Christ requires of us for those great Favours he has conferr'd upon us.
And this I shall do, First, from the easiness of the Service, and the slender returns which christ requires of us for those great Favours he has conferred upon us.
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2ly. From the vast Advantages which will accrew from a frequent reception, in order to the encreasing those Graces which are absolutely necessary to Salvation.
2ly. From the vast Advantages which will accrue from a frequent reception, in order to the increasing those Graces which Are absolutely necessary to Salvation.
The first shews us our Duty, the second, the great Benefit of receiving the Holy Sacrament. The latter of which being a Topick not frequently inculcated, may perhaps be the more grateful to you for its Novelty.
The First shows us our Duty, the second, the great Benefit of receiving the Holy Sacrament. The latter of which being a Topic not frequently inculcated, may perhaps be the more grateful to you for its Novelty.
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Nay, if we reflect upon the state of our Forefathers, and therein view those almost innumerable Sacrifices and Offerings which were enjoyn'd them under the Oeconomy of the Law, the lazy humor of our days would repute that too severe a Task for us now,
Nay, if we reflect upon the state of our Forefathers, and therein view those almost innumerable Sacrifices and Offerings which were enjoined them under the Oeconomy of the Law, the lazy humour of our days would repute that too severe a Task for us now,
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But that the Mercy of God may surmount not only our Merits, but our Expectation too, we have a Saviour who hath delivered us not only from the Curse, but from the Burthen of the Law likewise.
But that the Mercy of God may surmount not only our Merits, but our Expectation too, we have a Saviour who hath Delivered us not only from the Curse, but from the Burden of the Law likewise.
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He requires nothing of us, but that we will let him have our Company at Supper, there to think, to meditate and discourse of those obliging Favours which he hath long since done for us;
He requires nothing of us, but that we will let him have our Company At Supper, there to think, to meditate and discourse of those obliging Favours which he hath long since done for us;
And now is this such an hard piece of Service? Has not our Blessed Redeemer merited as much at our hands as this comes to? Doth he not however deserve something as an acknowledgment? And if he do, what less can we do for him? Should he have left it to our selves to have made choice of some Method whereby to attest our acceptance, what easier, what cheaper way could we have invented? 'Tis but what we do every day at home;
And now is this such an hard piece of Service? Has not our Blessed Redeemer merited as much At our hands as this comes to? Does he not however deserve something as an acknowledgment? And if he do, what less can we do for him? Should he have left it to our selves to have made choice of Some Method whereby to attest our acceptance, what Easier, what cheaper Way could we have invented? It's but what we do every day At home;
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and as he once veil'd his Divinity in Flesh, so now he Sacramentally veils even that Flesh under the form of our corporal nourishment, only that he may the more indissolvably unite, yea, incorporate himself with us.
and as he once veiled his Divinity in Flesh, so now he Sacramentally veils even that Flesh under the from of our corporal nourishment, only that he may the more indissolvably unite, yea, incorporate himself with us.
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'Tis, I confess, the Accusation that a Great Man of our own lays upon our Church, that through a too unreasonable fondness of this great Mystery we abuse it to many ends, amongst which he reckons this, That we teach, That it confirms our Faith in Christ;
It's, I confess, the Accusation that a Great Man of our own lays upon our Church, that through a too unreasonable fondness of this great Mystery we abuse it to many ends, among which he reckons this, That we teach, That it confirms our Faith in christ;
But yet we insist likewise, that there are degrees of that Faith. For that all habits are encreas'd by being exercised, a slender Philosopher will inform you;
But yet we insist likewise, that there Are Degrees of that Faith. For that all habits Are increased by being exercised, a slender Philosopher will inform you;
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if the greatness of our Sins deter us from the hopes of his Mercy, let us in the Blessed Sacrament view him shedding the Blood of his own Son to advance our Interest,
if the greatness of our Sins deter us from the hope's of his Mercy, let us in the Blessed Sacrament view him shedding the Blood of his own Son to advance our Interest,
When our Hope is well nigh lost, and Desperation hath almost swallowed us up, will not the sight of Christ crucified recruit our dying Hopes, and summon together our scatter'd Spirits? May we not entertain comfortable hopes of Mercy,
When our Hope is well High lost, and Desperation hath almost swallowed us up, will not the sighed of christ Crucified recruit our dying Hope's, and summon together our scattered Spirits? May we not entertain comfortable hope's of Mercy,
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when even before our Eyes we see the Lamb of God groaning, bleeding, dying for our Sins? Will it not highly encourage us to consider, that those Agonies by which our Sins were expiated, were sufficient to content the most rigorous Severity? Must it not needs abate the Wounds of our Conscience,
when even before our Eyes we see the Lamb of God groaning, bleeding, dying for our Sins? Will it not highly encourage us to Consider, that those Agonies by which our Sins were expiated, were sufficient to content the most rigorous Severity? Must it not needs abate the Wounds of our Conscience,
and diminish out Fears whilst we are Eye-witnesses of his Crucifixion, and do in the blessed Sacrament even Behold the Lamb of God that took away the Sins of the World? John 1.19.
and diminish out Fears while we Are Eyewitnesses of his Crucifixion, and do in the blessed Sacrament even Behold the Lamb of God that took away the Sins of the World? John 1.19.
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and thereby be mov'd away from the hope of the Gospel, Col. 1.23. But, 3ly. Our Charity is by this enlarg'd, and that, 1st. To the whole Church. 2ly. To each particular Member.
and thereby be moved away from the hope of the Gospel, Col. 1.23. But, 3ly. Our Charity is by this enlarged, and that, 1st. To the Whole Church. 2ly. To each particular Member.
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And in the Infancy of Christianity well as some Ages since those Persons were look'd upon as Disturbers of the Peace and Tranquility of the Church, who refus'd these sacred Mysteries.
And in the Infancy of Christianity well as Some Ages since those Persons were looked upon as Disturbers of the Peace and Tranquillity of the Church, who refused these sacred Mysteres.
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And the word NONLATINALPHABET, which the Greek Fathers do so frequently use for the Blessed Sacrament, seems to intimate no less than a gathering together of Christians in Love and Amity, to return thanks for a common Benefit.
And the word, which the Greek Father's do so frequently use for the Blessed Sacrament, seems to intimate no less than a gathering together of Christians in Love and Amity, to return thanks for a Common Benefit.
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And that this Interpretation is genuine, we may reasonably guess from that Practice of the Primitive Christians of sending some part of the Analects or Remains to absent Friends,
And that this Interpretation is genuine, we may reasonably guess from that Practice of the Primitive Christians of sending Some part of the Analects or Remains to absent Friends,
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as Eusebius tells us in Irenaeus his Epistle to Pope Victor; which Constitution continued in force till it was interdicted by the Council of Laodicea, which was after the middle of the fourth Century.
as Eusebius tells us in Irnaeus his Epistle to Pope Victor; which Constitution continued in force till it was interdicted by the Council of Laodicea, which was After the middle of the fourth Century.
And altho' that Canon was for some reasons abrogated, yet all along those who refus'd to join in such sacred Assemblies, did (in the opinion of all good men) tacitly accuse themselves to be Enemies to the Church, and Renegado's to Christianity.
And although that Canon was for Some Reasons abrogated, yet all along those who refused to join in such sacred Assemblies, did (in the opinion of all good men) tacitly accuse themselves to be Enemies to the Church, and Renegado's to Christianity.
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Nay, so absolute a necessity they thought there was for the reception of the Holy Sacrament, that in one of the Canons of Timotheus sometimes Patriarch of Alexandria, you may see these words, NONLATINALPHABET.
Nay, so absolute a necessity they Thought there was for the reception of the Holy Sacrament, that in one of the Canonas of Timothy sometime Patriarch of Alexandria, you may see these words,.
For this is the great Test of our Religion, and the only NONLATINALPHABET that can give any Evidence that we are none of those that cause Divisions amongst us, Rom. 16.17.
For this is the great Test of our Religion, and the only that can give any Evidence that we Are none of those that cause Divisions among us, Rom. 16.17.
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and unite us with the Bond of Peace and Charity, cannot be doubted by any who will but give himself time to consider, that in Holy Writ it is intitled a Love-feast, and a Feast of Charity; and pursuant to this in the beginning of this Christian Service, the Deacon was anciently wont to cry, NONLATINALPHABET.
and unite us with the Bound of Peace and Charity, cannot be doubted by any who will but give himself time to Consider, that in Holy Writ it is entitled a Love-feast, and a Feast of Charity; and pursuant to this in the beginning of this Christian Service, the Deacon was anciently wont to cry,.
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And thus the Fathers of the first Council of Nice took Sacrificium purum, as appears Canon 5. where they expound NONLATINALPHABET, to be that which is offerred, NONLATINALPHABET, all Malice and Hypocrisie being laid aside;
And thus the Father's of the First Council of Nicaenae took Sacrificium purum, as appears Canon 5. where they expound, to be that which is offered,, all Malice and Hypocrisy being laid aside;
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when we hear our great Lord say, I forgave thee all thou owest? Matth. 18.28. Can we do less than pardon those little Reproaches and Indignities from our Brother, when we know we deserve far worse, and yet see that our innocent Redeemer when he was reviled, reviled not again? 1 Pet. 2.23.
when we hear our great Lord say, I forgave thee all thou owest? Matthew 18.28. Can we do less than pardon those little Reproaches and Indignities from our Brother, when we know we deserve Far Worse, and yet see that our innocent Redeemer when he was reviled, reviled not again? 1 Pet. 2.23.
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But above all, how can we who are by the natural frame of our Constitutions, subject to the same Passions, do otherwise than forgive our Brother, when 'tis upon that very condition that we are in this Sacrament to receive our own Remission, Matth. 18.33, 35. 2ly. Our Beneficence is hereby likewise enlarg'd.
But above all, how can we who Are by the natural frame of our Constitutions, Subject to the same Passion, do otherwise than forgive our Brother, when it's upon that very condition that we Are in this Sacrament to receive our own Remission, Matthew 18.33, 35. 2ly. Our Beneficence is hereby likewise enlarged.
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and therefore since it was too late to do it to himself, yet we were resolv'd by way of Gratitude and Obedience to relieve him in his poor Members, which he takes as done to himself; for I was an hungry, and ye fed me, &c. inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my poor Members, ye did it unto me.
and Therefore since it was too late to do it to himself, yet we were resolved by Way of Gratitude and obedience to relieve him in his poor Members, which he Takes as done to himself; for I was an hungry, and you fed me, etc. inasmuch as you did it unto one of these my poor Members, you did it unto me.
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And indeed, were there nothing in it at first farther than the bare Offering, yet I dare be bold to say, That the frequent Practice of it would beget so great an Esteem and Value for the action, that it would upon all occasions exert it self.
And indeed, were there nothing in it At First farther than the bore Offering, yet I Dare be bold to say, That the frequent Practice of it would beget so great an Esteem and Valve for the actium, that it would upon all occasions exert it self.
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But then they must do much more so, if that be true, which an ingenious modern Writer of our own asserts, That there is not in all the Mystery of Godliness, in all the Oeconomy of the Gospel,
But then they must do much more so, if that be true, which an ingenious modern Writer of our own asserts, That there is not in all the Mystery of Godliness, in all the Oeconomy of the Gospel,
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And for evidence of this, we need go no farther than to look into the design of its Institution, which our Church-Catechism tells us, was for a thankful Remembrance of the Death of Christ,
And for evidence of this, we need go no farther than to look into the Design of its Institution, which our Church-Catechism tells us, was for a thankful Remembrance of the Death of christ,
And accordingly St. Cyril tells us, That when the People began to bring their Offering to the Altar, the Priest was to say, NONLATINALPHABET, Lift up your Hearts: To which they answered, NONLATINALPHABET, We lift them up unto the Lord.
And accordingly Saint Cyril tells us, That when the People began to bring their Offering to the Altar, the Priest was to say,, Lift up your Hearts: To which they answered,, We lift them up unto the Lord.
Which Versicles our English Liturgy in her Communion Service doth (you know) without any alteration retain to this day, to denote to us how proper a season that has been thought in all Ages of Christianity, to offer up a Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving. And for this reason, no doubt, it is frequently call'd by the Fathers, the Eucharist, to intimate, that as it is a Sign of that second Covenant which God made with man,
Which Versicles our English Liturgy in her Communion Service does (you know) without any alteration retain to this day, to denote to us how proper a season that has been Thought in all Ages of Christianity, to offer up a Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving. And for this reason, no doubt, it is frequently called by the Father's, the Eucharist, to intimate, that as it is a Signen of that second Covenant which God made with man,
so it ought to be received with Blessing and Thanksgiving. But besides, methinks it is preposterous to imagine, that this action which assaults our very Senses,
so it ought to be received with Blessing and Thanksgiving. But beside, methinks it is preposterous to imagine, that this actium which assaults our very Senses,
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and strikes our Heart by the most lively representation of God's greatest Mercy, should not (if we have any Gratitude) move us to a chearful acknowledgment.
and strikes our Heart by the most lively representation of God's greatest Mercy, should not (if we have any Gratitude) move us to a cheerful acknowledgment.
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and attach himself for our liberty, to see our Redeemer and our Friend clad with Beggary and Disgrace, that we may thereby abound in Wealth and Honour;
and attach himself for our liberty, to see our Redeemer and our Friend clad with Beggary and Disgrace, that we may thereby abound in Wealth and Honour;
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But then when we farther consider our own Demerits, and the miserableness of our former Condition, being under Sin, under Condemnation, under the Curse: When we are reminded of the consequent of these things,
But then when we farther Consider our own Demerits, and the miserableness of our former Condition, being under since, under Condemnation, under the Curse: When we Are Reminded of the consequent of these things,
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and when we withal consider that there are still many thousands, who, whilst we are surrounded with the Sun of Righteousness, are wrapp'd up in Darkness and Idolatry;
and when we withal Consider that there Are still many thousands, who, while we Are surrounded with the Sun of Righteousness, Are wrapped up in Darkness and Idolatry;
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Certainly such Thoughts as these will nobly advance our Thankfulness, and make us daily more and more to thirst after those Eucharistick Bowls, and fill our Hearts with passionate Eulogies to the Author of our Redemption.
Certainly such Thoughts as these will nobly advance our Thankfulness, and make us daily more and more to thirst After those Eucharistic Bowls, and fill our Hearts with passionate Eulogies to the Author of our Redemption.
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We usually hate and detest the fawning Treachery of Judas that betray'd our Saviour, the black Suggestions of the Jewish Priests that did impeach him, the rude Carriage of the Populacy that did abusively insult over him;
We usually hate and detest the fawning Treachery of Judas that betrayed our Saviour, the black Suggestions of the Jewish Priests that did impeach him, the rude Carriage of the Populacy that did abusively insult over him;
How can we then reflect on those Sufferings which are there represented to us, without extream Displeasure against those Sins of ours which were the occasion of them? For, alas!
How can we then reflect on those Sufferings which Are there represented to us, without extreme Displeasure against those Sins of ours which were the occasion of them? For, alas!
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'Twas our Obscenity which besmear'd his glorious Face with Spittle, and our profane Oaths, Cursing and Blasphemy were the false Witnesses that forg'd the black Indictment against his sacred Person.
'Twas our Obscenity which besmeared his glorious Face with Spittle, and our profane Oaths, Cursing and Blasphemy were the false Witnesses that forged the black Indictment against his sacred Person.
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and our deep Sleep of Sin made him give up the Ghost. And can we then chuse but hate those Sins which were the perfidious Betrayers of our dearest Friend? Shall we not utterly detest those unjust Slanderers, who have abus'd the Lord of Righteousness? Shall we not for ever abhor those barbarous Murderers that have slain our own Brother?
and our deep Sleep of since made him give up the Ghost. And can we then choose but hate those Sins which were the perfidious Betrayers of our dearest Friend? Shall we not utterly detest those unjust Slanderers, who have abused the Lord of Righteousness? Shall we not for ever abhor those barbarous Murderers that have slave our own Brother?
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I remember 'tis recorded in ancient Story, that when Antony was in a Funeral Oration rhetorically copious in perswading the Romans to revenge the Death of Caesar, he expatiates of the great excellency of the Person, shews that he was crown'd with Valour, Wisdom, and Industry;
I Remember it's recorded in ancient Story, that when Antony was in a Funeral Oration rhetorically copious in persuading the Romans to revenge the Death of Caesar, he expatiates of the great excellency of the Person, shows that he was crowned with Valour, Wisdom, and Industry;
recounts his many Victories, shews his Conduct, and the several Stratagems he made use of, aecyphers the vast kindness he had for that flourishing City,
recounts his many Victories, shows his Conduct, and the several Stratagems he made use of, aecyphers the vast kindness he had for that flourishing city,
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and that after all this, he should be barbarously murder'd by his own Senators, was a Crime so heinous, that the Gods themselves stood amaz'd at the horribleness of the Fact.
and that After all this, he should be barbarously murdered by his own Senators, was a Crime so heinous, that the God's themselves stood amazed At the horribleness of the Fact.
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This adds Wings to their passionate Resentment, and spurs forward their enflam'd Indignation, they presently snatch Instruments of Revenge out of his own Funeral Pile,
This adds Wings to their passionate Resentment, and spurs forward their inflamed Indignation, they presently snatch Instruments of Revenge out of his own Funeral Pile,
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unless we design to re-act Judas his part, and to crucifie afresh the Lord of Life, Heb. 6.6. Unless, whilst we boast our selves Christians, we design to practise and espouse the manner of the Jews; Briefly;
unless we Design to react Judas his part, and to crucify afresh the Lord of Life, Hebrew 6.6. Unless, while we boast our selves Christians, we Design to practise and espouse the manner of the jews; Briefly;
unless all our Pretences to Religion and Christianity be but Ceremony and Complement, we shall at such a spectacle as this, be stricken with hatred of our Sins,
unless all our Pretences to Religion and Christianity be but Ceremony and Compliment, we shall At such a spectacle as this, be stricken with hatred of our Sins,
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yet if upon any account (be it Political or other) they appear at the Wedding of the Lamb, they dare not approach without something of a Wedding Garment, some more than ordinary Preparation for this great Interview;
yet if upon any account (be it Political or other) they appear At the Wedding of the Lamb, they Dare not approach without something of a Wedding Garment, Some more than ordinary Preparation for this great Interview;
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there will be at least some few Prayers, and faint Resolutions, some superficial Repentance, or Ahab-like Humiliation; and who knows but these small beginnings, may,
there will be At least Some few Prayers, and faint Resolutions, Some superficial Repentance, or Ahab-like Humiliation; and who knows but these small beginnings, may,
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like the Cloud of Elijah, overspread the whole man? Who knows but this almost-Convert may find so much Pleasure and inward Comfort from this interval of Impiety,
like the Cloud of Elijah, overspread the Whole man? Who knows but this almost-Convert may find so much Pleasure and inward Comfort from this interval of Impiety,
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for the most stout-hearted Sinner cannot so far conquer his Fears, as to rush from the Lord's Table into a Brothel-house, or to remove from the Cup of Blessing to the Cup of Devils. No man, I dare say, is such an accomplish'd Sinner,
for the most stouthearted Sinner cannot so Far conquer his Fears, as to rush from the Lord's Table into a Brothel-house, or to remove from the Cup of Blessing to the Cup of Devils. No man, I Dare say, is such an accomplished Sinner,
and who knows but a peculiar influence of Heaven may enable it to bring forth Fruit? However there will accrew from this piece-meal Preparation this advantage, that it will in some measure bring us to a recollection of our selves,
and who knows but a peculiar influence of Heaven may enable it to bring forth Fruit? However there will accrue from this piecemeal Preparation this advantage, that it will in Some measure bring us to a recollection of our selves,
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and that, if not as we are oblig'd by Duty, yet as it tends so vastly for our Interest, and the improvement of those Graces, without a large share of which, it is impossible for us ever to see God;
and that, if not as we Are obliged by Duty, yet as it tends so vastly for our Interest, and the improvement of those Graces, without a large share of which, it is impossible for us ever to see God;
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That if my great Lord and Master absolutely command me without restriction, to do such or such a piece of Service for him, I think I more highly affront him in the careless neglect and never attempting of it,
That if my great Lord and Master absolutely command me without restriction, to do such or such a piece of Service for him, I think I more highly affront him in the careless neglect and never attempting of it,
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I had better shew my good Will and Obedience to a known Command, tho' I am not thoroughly cleans'd according to the Purification of the Sanctuary, than disavow my blessed Redeemer by a thorough neglect of so positive a Command. And now what I have to say by way of Application, shall (lest I should abuse your time) be summ'd up briefly in these two Inferences.
I had better show my good Will and obedience to a known Command, though I am not thoroughly cleansed according to the Purification of the Sanctuary, than disavow my blessed Redeemer by a thorough neglect of so positive a Command. And now what I have to say by Way of Application, shall (lest I should abuse your time) be summed up briefly in these two Inferences.
But yet if we adhere to the common square of human Opinion, we may justly conclude him to be in a better Condition as to his future state, who hath liv'd up to that shadow of Reason and Conscience, which was the bare dictate of Nature,
But yet if we adhere to the Common square of human Opinion, we may justly conclude him to be in a better Condition as to his future state, who hath lived up to that shadow of Reason and Conscience, which was the bore dictate of Nature,
Nor are we so angry at the impertinent peevish actions of little Children, as at the resolute Affronts of him who falls not under the denomination of a Minor. And can we then judge less,
Nor Are we so angry At the impertinent peevish actions of little Children, as At the resolute Affronts of him who falls not under the denomination of a Minor. And can we then judge less,
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or the mistakes of blind Ignorance, or a misguided Zeal? He does not desire to reap where he has not sown, but where his hand has been plentiful in dispersing the Seeds of a pure Knowledge and inlightned Religion, there he expects a large increase of his Glory,
or the mistakes of blind Ignorance, or a misguided Zeal? He does not desire to reap where he has not sown, but where his hand has been plentiful in dispersing the Seeds of a pure Knowledge and enlightened Religion, there he expects a large increase of his Glory,
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or else the end of that People shall be Fire and a Curse. Now have we not read and heard of the superstitious bravery of the Pagan World, in the Adoration they pay to their Gods and Pagods? And can we then refrain blushing at the lazy temper of a profane Christian, who will do nothing for the sake of his Redeemer? Can we without disdain against our selves see them rigorously oppose Nature it self in offering their own Bodies in Sacrifice to appease their supposed angry Deities? And can we at the same time so highly abuse our Maker,
or Else the end of that People shall be Fire and a Curse. Now have we not read and herd of the superstitious bravery of the Pagan World, in the Adoration they pay to their God's and Pagods? And can we then refrain blushing At the lazy temper of a profane Christian, who will do nothing for the sake of his Redeemer? Can we without disdain against our selves see them rigorously oppose Nature it self in offering their own Bodies in Sacrifice to appease their supposed angry Deities? And can we At the same time so highly abuse our Maker,
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as to deny a performance to those Injunctions which he has laid upon us? Could the Pagan World be satisfied, that their false Gods requir'd nothing of them but what was mighty facile in its observance, with what Io's of Joy would they receive such glad tidings,
as to deny a performance to those Injunctions which he has laid upon us? Could the Pagan World be satisfied, that their false God's required nothing of them but what was mighty facile in its observance, with what Io's of Joy would they receive such glad tidings,
tho' at hand, and in the corners of the Streets, whilst the dark Pagan chearfully undertakes the severity of a long and tedious Pilgrimage, who will not fall down in a commemorative Sacrifice to the Holy Jesus, whilst, the other offers not only whole Hecatombs of Bulls and Goats,
though At hand, and in the corners of the Streets, while the dark Pagan cheerfully undertakes the severity of a long and tedious Pilgrimage, who will not fallen down in a commemorative Sacrifice to the Holy jesus, while, the other offers not only Whole Hecatombs of Bulls and Goats,
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Secondly, We may, from what has been said, infer, That if we neglect this easie Injunction, we do thereby sufficiently denote to the World, that we value our worldly Interests, our Pleasures,
Secondly, We may, from what has been said, infer, That if we neglect this easy Injunction, we do thereby sufficiently denote to the World, that we valve our worldly Interests, our Pleasures,
and put them into such a posture as shall tend the most to our Advantage? Do we suffer every little diversion to cut off the entail of our Profit? Will the Northern Blasts of a severe Winter, or the scorching Sunbeams of the Dog-days, detain the Merchant from his Voyage and the Exchange,
and put them into such a posture as shall tend the most to our Advantage? Do we suffer every little diversion to Cut off the entail of our Profit? Will the Northern Blasts of a severe Winter, or the scorching Sunbeams of the Dog-days, detain the Merchant from his Voyage and the Exchange,
or the Tradesman from his Market? Will a few drops of Rain, or a visit from a Friend, divert any of us from the prosecution of a good Bargain? And yet all and any of these are, we think, excuse enough for our not coming to the Sacrament.
or the Tradesman from his Market? Will a few drops of Rain, or a visit from a Friend, divert any of us from the prosecution of a good Bargain? And yet all and any of these Are, we think, excuse enough for our not coming to the Sacrament.
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when he had the tender of a fair Estate, or some worldly Emolument? I have not time, says a second, to prepare my self, and may not come without my Wedding-Garment.
when he had the tender of a fair Estate, or Some worldly Emolument? I have not time, Says a second, to prepare my self, and may not come without my wedding garment.
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But hast thou not at the same time extravagantly wasted as many opportunities inter vinum & oleum, or betwixt the Comb and the Glass, the dressing thy decaying Body,
But hast thou not At the same time extravagantly wasted as many opportunities inter vinum & oleum, or betwixt the Comb and the Glass, the dressing thy decaying Body,
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and therefore, says a third, I cannot leave them. Would this really keep thee from the Prosecution of thy worldly affairs? Wouldst thou not beg thy Friends pardon for some few hours absence, being to make a very advantageous purchase,
and Therefore, Says a third, I cannot leave them. Would this really keep thee from the Prosecution of thy worldly affairs? Wouldst thou not beg thy Friends pardon for Some few hours absence, being to make a very advantageous purchase,
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whilst that which will not palliate our neglect of any worldly Entertainment, shall yet be thought excuse enough for our rude and negligent behaviour towards the Son of God. To conclude;
while that which will not palliate our neglect of any worldly Entertainment, shall yet be Thought excuse enough for our rude and negligent behaviour towards the Son of God. To conclude;
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To whom with the Father and Holy Spirit, three Persons and one God, be ascrib'd, as is most due, all Honour, Praise, Might, Majesty and Dominion henceforth, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
To whom with the Father and Holy Spirit, three Persons and one God, be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Praise, Might, Majesty and Dominion henceforth, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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Harum & aliarum ejusmodi disciplinarum, si legem expostules Scripturarum, nullam invedies, sed Traditio praetenditur auctrix, consuetudo conservatrix, & fides observatrix. Tertul. in lib. de Coron. Militis.
Harum & aliarum ejusmodi disciplinarum, si legem expostules Scripturarum, Nullam invedies, sed Tradition praetenditur auctrix, consuetudo conservatrix, & fides observatrix. Tertulian in lib. de Coron. Militis.
