A sermon before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the Right Worshipful the Aldermen of the city of London, preached on Febr. 29, 1679/80, at Guildhall-Chappel by Adam Littleton ...
that whereas Justice requires, ut Bonis sit benè, Malis malè, that it should go Well with the Good, and Ill with the Bad; God sometimes, by his providential Dispensations,
that whereas justice requires, ut Bonis sit benè, Malis malè, that it should go Well with the Good, and Ill with the bade; God sometime, by his providential Dispensations,
insomuch that Epicurus and his Followers, upon this account utterly denied, that there was any such thing as Divine Providence, to take care of things here below:
insomuch that Epicurus and his Followers, upon this account utterly denied, that there was any such thing as Divine Providence, to take care of things Here below:
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which confideration is still further improv'd by Christian Philosophy into a ground of Belief of one of the main Articles of our Religion, to wit, a future State;
which consideration is still further improved by Christian Philosophy into a ground of Belief of one of the main Articles of our Religion, to wit, a future State;
and has been made use of as one great Argument and Assurance, beside that of Revelation, to confirm our Faith of the last Judgment, of a Life after this, and of eternal Rewards.
and has been made use of as one great Argument and Assurance, beside that of Revelation, to confirm our Faith of the last Judgement, of a Life After this, and of Eternal Rewards.
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as David himself acknowledges elsewhere he had laboured under, till he went into the Sanctuary, that is, till he had consulted with the Divine Oracles,
as David himself acknowledges elsewhere he had laboured under, till he went into the Sanctuary, that is, till he had consulted with the Divine Oracles,
of which, because they lie scattered here and there, and intermixt with one another, (a thing usual in Alphabetical Writings, such as this is;) I shall not go about to present you with an exact Analysis, but fetch in the Royal Prophets sentiments and observations,
of which, Because they lie scattered Here and there, and intermixed with one Another, (a thing usual in Alphabetical Writings, such as this is;) I shall not go about to present you with an exact Analysis, but fetch in the Royal prophets sentiments and observations,
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Indeed the Words, I have now read to you, are a compleat Abridgment of the whole Psalm, or rather a general Aphorism applied here to this particular Case, by which It,
Indeed the Words, I have now read to you, Are a complete Abridgment of the Whole Psalm, or rather a general Aphorism applied Here to this particular Case, by which It,
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For if we are in the general account of Piety, upon all occasions of Danger or Distress, of Doubt or seeming Desertion, to commit our way unto the Lord, and to trust in him; then it will behove us no less, in this particular Case of prosperous Wickedness and oppressed Piety, to have the same deference to God and confidence in him:
For if we Are in the general account of Piety, upon all occasions of Danger or Distress, of Doubt or seeming Desertion, to commit our Way unto the Lord, and to trust in him; then it will behove us no less, in this particular Case of prosperous Wickedness and oppressed Piety, to have the same deference to God and confidence in him:
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and God, who is never wanting to those who trust in him, will also, in this Case, upon our meek submission to his Will, and faithful adherence to his Word, support and relieve us, at least do that which shall be best for us;
and God, who is never wanting to those who trust in him, will also, in this Case, upon our meek submission to his Will, and faithful adherence to his Word, support and relieve us, At least doe that which shall be best for us;
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for so the committing of a Concern to another, and trusting his Wisdom and Fidelity with the management of it, implies, that a man doth not think himself safe without such a devolution and confidence.
for so the committing of a Concern to Another, and trusting his Wisdom and Fidis with the management of it, Implies, that a man does not think himself safe without such a devolution and confidence.
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Of these Severals I shall treat with all honest plainness, the Thing it self being of an universal use and influence, wherein all Persons, all Interests are concerned;
Of these Severals I shall Treat with all honest plainness, the Thing it self being of an universal use and influence, wherein all Persons, all Interests Are concerned;
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The Psalm, to give a short account of it, is a perswasive to Contentment and Satisfaction with Providence, which permits wicked men to flourish for a while;
The Psalm, to give a short account of it, is a persuasive to Contentment and Satisfaction with Providence, which permits wicked men to flourish for a while;
They lay designs of Treachery and Mischief, as having a natural Antipathy against those persons, who out of Conscience dare not believe as they believe, nor do as they do;
They lay designs of Treachery and Mischief, as having a natural Antipathy against those Persons, who out of Conscience Dare not believe as they believe, nor doe as they do;
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he abstaineth from our ways as from filthiness, &c. What words could more graphically express that devilish Animosity, which those of Rome have against the English and other Reformed Churches?
he abstaineth from our ways as from filthiness, etc. What words could more graphically express that devilish Animosity, which those of Room have against the English and other Reformed Churches?
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They make their bloody preparations to ruin those who lived quietly by them, and trusting to their strength and policy, are forward to venture upon any thing, be it never so unlawful, that may advantage their Cause, against those who refolve not to use any unlawful means, though for their own Preservation.
They make their bloody preparations to ruin those who lived quietly by them, and trusting to their strength and policy, Are forward to venture upon any thing, be it never so unlawful, that may advantage their Cause, against those who refolve not to use any unlawful means, though for their own Preservation.
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And that this hath been the condition of the Church and People of God, throughout all Ages, ever since there was an Enmity put betwixt the Seed of the Woman, that is, Christ and all true Believers;
And that this hath been the condition of the Church and People of God, throughout all Ages, ever since there was an Enmity put betwixt the Seed of the Woman, that is, christ and all true Believers;
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And yet it pleased God at several times to give up this People of his for their sins into the hands of their Enemies, the Moabites, Ammonites, Syrians, Babylonians;
And yet it pleased God At several times to give up this People of his for their Sins into the hands of their Enemies, the Moabites, Ammonites, Syrians, Babylonians;
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yet they have not prevailed against me, Psal. 129. 1, 2. They have by Gods providence and our own indulgence been suffered to live amongst us in better condition, than perhaps other Subjects have;
yet they have not prevailed against me, Psalm 129. 1, 2. They have by God's providence and our own indulgence been suffered to live among us in better condition, than perhaps other Subjects have;
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till at last they were grown ripe, as they fancied, by the contrivance of their Priests and a kind of universal Combination of the whole Party at home and abroad,
till At last they were grown ripe, as they fancied, by the contrivance of their Priests and a kind of universal Combination of the Whole Party At home and abroad,
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My business is not to blow the Coals, or to raise those popular Jealousies, which are too apt of themselves, upon occasion, especially if they meet with any incouragement, to break out into open flames;
My business is not to blow the Coals, or to raise those popular Jealousies, which Are too apt of themselves, upon occasion, especially if they meet with any encouragement, to break out into open flames;
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and I must avow, (for why may I not? it being the sense of the Nation:) that there's no one, who has any Piety to God, any Loyalty to his Sovereign, in whose Sacred life all our Interests are involved;
and I must avow, (for why may I not? it being the sense of the nation:) that there's no one, who has any Piety to God, any Loyalty to his Sovereign, in whose Sacred life all our Interests Are involved;
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any Love to his Country, or any true care of himself: I say, there is no good Protestant or true Englishman, but must needs as verily believe the late damnable Conspiracy of the Papists against us,
any Love to his Country, or any true care of himself: I say, there is no good Protestant or true Englishman, but must needs as verily believe the late damnable conspiracy of the Papists against us,
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how we are to behave our selves, when we are thus beset with Enemies, that profess a Religion, whose Principles are made up of Superstition and Tyranny,
how we Are to behave our selves, when we Are thus beset with Enemies, that profess a Religion, whose Principles Are made up of Superstition and Tyranny,
For that is the true Scope and Purport of this both Psalm and Text, to advise in what manner the People of God ought to demean themselves under such perillous and afflictive Circumstances. This is the second part.
For that is the true Scope and Purport of this both Psalm and Text, to Advice in what manner the People of God ought to demean themselves under such perilous and afflictive circumstances. This is the second part.
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First, For committing our way unto the Lord, though it may be taken to signifie the same as casting our burthen upon him, Psal. 57. and casting our care upon him, as St. Peter hath it;
First, For committing our Way unto the Lord, though it may be taken to signify the same as casting our burden upon him, Psalm 57. and casting our care upon him, as Saint Peter hath it;
A regular Walking in the Duties of our particular Calling; leaving the rest, as things which we are not immediately concerned in, to God Almighty's disposal.
A regular Walking in the Duties of our particular Calling; leaving the rest, as things which we Are not immediately concerned in, to God Almighty's disposal.
as it is here limited, to fortifie and bear up the Spirits of pious persons against the apprehension or actual oppression of prosperous Wickedness. And that is,
as it is Here limited, to fortify and bear up the Spirits of pious Persons against the apprehension or actual oppression of prosperous Wickedness. And that is,
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by doing what he hath there commanded, and by avoiding all known sin: and this will certainly draw after it the divine Protection and all manner of Blessings.
by doing what he hath there commanded, and by avoiding all known since: and this will Certainly draw After it the divine Protection and all manner of Blessings.
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whereas Evil doers, on the one hand or the other, be they of what profession or denomination they will, we are told vers. 9. shall be cut off and rooted out by some signal Vengeance, or untimely Excision.
whereas Evil doers, on the one hand or the other, be they of what profession or denomination they will, we Are told vers. 9. shall be Cut off and rooted out by Some signal Vengeance, or untimely Excision.
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And this we find laid down for a Maxim in the 38th verse, according to our reading in the Church-Office; and that agreeably to some ancient Translations:
And this we find laid down for a Maxim in the 38th verse, according to our reading in the Church-Office; and that agreeably to Some ancient Translations:
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and he that would save his Soul, his Life, his Fortunes, or whatever it be, by doing against Gods Commands will find, that he takes the readiest course to lose them.
and he that would save his Soul, his Life, his Fortune's, or whatever it be, by doing against God's Commands will find, that he Takes the Readiest course to loose them.
As there is a will of his Commands, so there's a will of his Decrees. To that we are bound to pay an active Obedience, to this a passive. By this He governs the World, by that We ought to govern our selves.
As there is a will of his Commands, so there's a will of his Decrees. To that we Are bound to pay an active obedience, to this a passive. By this He governs the World, by that We ought to govern our selves.
As then the Evil of Sin cannot be justified by Providence, so the Evil of punishment, which Providence at any time brings upon us, is to be submitted to;
As then the Evil of since cannot be justified by Providence, so the Evil of punishment, which Providence At any time brings upon us, is to be submitted to;
Fret not thy self, do not vex and chase and heat thy self, as it is in the Original: and it is further explain'd vers. 7. Rest in the Lord, or Be silent to the Lord, make no complaints, and wait patiently for him;
Fret not thy self, do not vex and chase and heat thy self, as it is in the Original: and it is further explained vers. 7. Rest in the Lord, or Be silent to the Lord, make no complaints, and wait patiently for him;
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3. That they keep orderly to the duties of their own Station, and leave other things out of their Sphere to God and to their Superiours, to take care of.
3. That they keep orderly to the duties of their own Station, and leave other things out of their Sphere to God and to their Superiors, to take care of.
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thy best and wisest course will be to hold thee to God, and to order thy self according to his will, by doing all the good thou canst in that place, wherein he has set thee,
thy best and Wisest course will be to hold thee to God, and to order thy self according to his will, by doing all the good thou Canst in that place, wherein he has Set thee,
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There are some who out of a tenderness of apprehension imagine, they cannot be safe from Popery, without running into the other extreme of Schism, (which is,
There Are Some who out of a tenderness of apprehension imagine, they cannot be safe from Popery, without running into the other extreme of Schism, (which is,
And indeed that is one main design of Gods, in letting the Churches Enemies prevail over her at any time, in suffering his People to fall sometimes into danger or distress, besides our Amendment and Trial, to drive us to a closer Dependance upon himself,
And indeed that is one main Design of God's, in letting the Churches Enemies prevail over her At any time, in suffering his People to fallen sometime into danger or distress, beside our Amendment and Trial, to drive us to a closer Dependence upon himself,
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Now this Relyance includes in it all the three Christian Graces; an Adhesion of Faith, an Assurance of Hope, and an intire Resignation of Mind and Fortunes, which is the Complyance of Charity.
Now this Reliance includes in it all the three Christian Graces; an Adhesion of Faith, an Assurance of Hope, and an entire Resignation of Mind and Fortune's, which is the Compliance of Charity.
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and for a Document to us all, he tells us there, that They who observe lying vanities, those who take ill courses and use unlawful means to save themselves;
and for a Document to us all, he tells us there, that They who observe lying vanities, those who take ill courses and use unlawful means to save themselves;
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3. Nor yet doth Prayer, which seeks Salvation from the Lord, exclude our own Endeavours, and the use of all lawful Means for the procuring our own Safety.
3. Nor yet does Prayer, which seeks Salvation from the Lord, exclude our own Endeavours, and the use of all lawful Means for the procuring our own Safety.
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and Magistrates in the several circles of Society act in order to it, and every common Person may one way or other be in his place instrumental for the good of the whole Body, whereof he's a Member.
and Magistrates in the several Circles of Society act in order to it, and every Common Person may one Way or other be in his place instrumental for the good of the Whole Body, whereof he's a Member.
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When the Ark upon Davids order was to be removed, and the Oxen that carried it, stumbled and jolted it, Uzzah, who was one of the Drivers, without doubt out of a good intention, put forth his hand to hold it up.
When the Ark upon Davids order was to be removed, and the Oxen that carried it, stumbled and jolted it, Uzzah, who was one of the Drivers, without doubt out of a good intention, put forth his hand to hold it up.
We read in Ezek. Ch. 10. of a Wheel within a Wheel, that is, I suppose (for I do not take upon me to be an Interpreter of Prophecies,) the Church within the State. It is said there, that the Wheels went along, but they did not turn, they only went as the Head guided them, that is, the Cherub; (for the four Cherubs had each his Wheel) and the Cherub was a sign of Gods Majestatick presence. The Moral is plain.
We read in Ezekiel Christ 10. of a Wheel within a Wheel, that is, I suppose (for I do not take upon me to be an Interpreter of Prophecies,) the Church within the State. It is said there, that the Wheels went along, but they did not turn, they only went as the Head guided them, that is, the Cherub; (for the four Cherubs had each his Wheel) and the Cherub was a Signen of God's Majestatick presence. The Moral is plain.
We must let God and his Cherubs, his Vicegerents, govern the World, and in Cases of doubt and danger, refer our selves to the Prudence and Authority of our lawful Superiours, whose Business it is and their great Concern too, to look after these things,
We must let God and his Cherubs, his Vicegerents, govern the World, and in Cases of doubt and danger, refer our selves to the Prudence and authority of our lawful Superiors, whose Business it is and their great Concern too, to look After these things,
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How did he restore our Religion after Queen Maries short Reign? How did he bring back our King, our Laws and Liberties after the late Usvrpation? The Wheels of Church and State mov'd,
How did he restore our Religion After Queen Mary's short Reign? How did he bring back our King, our Laws and Liberties After the late Usurpation? The Wheels of Church and State moved,
Further, we may be assured, that whosoever shall attempt to re-introduce Popery hither, does but go about to build up the Walls of Jericho. God Almighty will take care of us,
Further, we may be assured, that whosoever shall attempt to reintroduce Popery hither, does but go about to built up the Walls of Jericho. God Almighty will take care of us,
And for their mischievous Designs and wicked Attempts, God can by strange and wonderful ways discover, (as he hath done) their hellish Plots; he can blast and defeat their ungodly Projects; he can weaken their Power,
And for their mischievous Designs and wicked Attempts, God can by strange and wondered ways discover, (as he hath done) their hellish Plots; he can blast and defeat their ungodly Projects; he can weaken their Power,
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or deny them the opportunity of acting their intended Mischiefs; nay, which we must not deny to the worst of men, he can, (and I heartily pray, he may) change their Wills, alter their Minds, and turn their Hearts; at least, he can by his Providence or his Grace abate their Pride and asswage their Malice, (which put them upon these wicked execrable Practices) as well as by his Power confound their Devices.
or deny them the opportunity of acting their intended Mischiefs; nay, which we must not deny to the worst of men, he can, (and I heartily pray, he may) change their Wills, altar their Minds, and turn their Hearts; At least, he can by his Providence or his Grace abate their Pride and assuage their Malice, (which put them upon these wicked execrable Practices) as well as by his Power confound their Devices.
and back them with terrible Threats on one side, and comfortable Promises on the other; but that I fear I should far exceed my Time and tire your Patience.
and back them with terrible Treats on one side, and comfortable Promises on the other; but that I Fear I should Far exceed my Time and tire your Patience.
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Only as to the Issue of such Trials, let me accommodate to our purpose a passage or two out of the Story of that Shipwrack, described at large Act. 27. wherein St. Paul was concern'd.
Only as to the Issue of such Trials, let me accommodate to our purpose a passage or two out of the Story of that Shipwreck, described At large Act. 27. wherein Saint Paul was concerned.
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I wish we could but unite in the common Interest of Protestants: for there is none of those, that separate from the Church, but are fond of that Name still;
I wish we could but unite in the Common Interest of Protestants: for there is none of those, that separate from the Church, but Are found of that Name still;
though 'tis to be feared of some of them, that by the cunning Insinuation of those jugling Priests, that have crept in amongst them, they have lost much of the Thing.
though it's to be feared of Some of them, that by the cunning Insinuation of those juggling Priests, that have crept in among them, they have lost much of the Thing.
Thus you see there was a Tempest within, as well as without; and there are two sorts of People to raise it, the Fearful and the Boistrous. This Storm within being appeased, the Storm without did them the less hurt;
Thus you see there was a Tempest within, as well as without; and there Are two sorts of People to raise it, the Fearful and the Boisterous. This Storm within being appeased, the Storm without did them the less hurt;
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Then let Euroclydon blow, let the Romish Synagogue act with all the spite and malice, with all the Craft and Force, that Hell can furnish her with, against the best of Churches; though our Hull should by Gods just Permission lose her Tackle and be put a drift, I should not altogether despair.
Then let Euroclydon blow, let the Romish Synagogue act with all the spite and malice, with all the Craft and Force, that Hell can furnish her with, against the best of Churches; though our Hull should by God's just Permission loose her Tackle and be put a drift, I should not altogether despair.
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And I doubt not, but we have Magistrates and others, of St. Pauls spirit and the good Centurions temper, who will by their Authority and Advice hinder and prevent those Dangers and Disorders, which the fear of some and the fury of others among our selves may otherwise bring upon us;
And I doubt not, but we have Magistrates and Others, of Saint Paul's Spirit and the good Centurions temper, who will by their authority and advice hinder and prevent those Dangers and Disorders, which the Fear of Some and the fury of Others among our selves may otherwise bring upon us;
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which, I say, weak Apprehensions and ungrounded Jealousies on one hand, or boistrous Passions and turbulent Humors on the other hand, may ingage us in.
which, I say, weak Apprehensions and ungrounded Jealousies on one hand, or boisterous Passion and turbulent Humours on the other hand, may engage us in.
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For though every one be obliged to have a Zeal for his Religion, for his Country, nay for his own Interest; yet if that Zeal transport us to act irregularly;
For though every one be obliged to have a Zeal for his Religion, for his Country, nay for his own Interest; yet if that Zeal transport us to act irregularly;
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if it be not a Zeal according to Knowledge, according to Duty, we do but Christen Frenzy and wild Rage by the name of Zeal; and what our Adversaries have all along done and still do, justifie and sanctifie Villany, by intitling it to the Cause of Religion: which is all one,
if it be not a Zeal according to Knowledge, according to Duty, we do but christian Frenzy and wild Rage by the name of Zeal; and what our Adversaries have all along done and still do, justify and sanctify Villainy, by entitling it to the Cause of Religion: which is all one,
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After all, may some ill-minded one say, that I have all this while been perswading you to stand still and suffer your selves to be wheedled into common ruin. No;
After all, may Some ill-minded one say, that I have all this while been persuading you to stand still and suffer your selves to be wheedled into Common ruin. No;
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For I have throughout the whole Discourse taken David along with me, a man after Gods own heart; (for so 'tis in the Title said to be a Psalm of David) and in his words have delivered the Exhortation, that you would trust in God, and be patient in well-doing; nor have I denied our own Endeavours too in the use of lawful means.
For I have throughout the Whole Discourse taken David along with me, a man After God's own heart; (for so it's in the Title said to be a Psalm of David) and in his words have Delivered the Exhortation, that you would trust in God, and be patient in welldoing; nor have I denied our own Endeavours too in the use of lawful means.
And such kind of Counsel you will find every where scattered throughout the whole Book of Psalms; a Book fit to be daily perused by all pious persons, especially in dubious and dangerous times.
And such kind of Counsel you will find every where scattered throughout the Whole Book of Psalms; a Book fit to be daily perused by all pious Persons, especially in dubious and dangerous times.
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But then from Scripture they will appeal to the Law of Nature, and will tell us, that a man is obliged to do any thing, all he can, to preserve himself,
But then from Scripture they will appeal to the Law of Nature, and will tell us, that a man is obliged to do any thing, all he can, to preserve himself,
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and that every thing in that Case becomes ipso facto lawful. Self-preservation, it is true, is one of the greatest and tenderest Concerns, that Nature has;
and that every thing in that Case becomes ipso facto lawful. Self-preservation, it is true, is one of the greatest and Tenderest Concerns, that Nature has;
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Whereas should the silly Creatures take wing and flutter about, they would, instead of saving themselves, give their Enemy the advantage of making his stoop upon them.
Whereas should the silly Creatures take wing and flutter about, they would, instead of Saving themselves, give their Enemy the advantage of making his stoop upon them.
Further, Religion, to which the very Resentments of Nature are to give place, hath instructed us, that even Self is not to be preserv'd by unlawfulmeans.
Further, Religion, to which the very Resentments of Nature Are to give place, hath instructed us, that even Self is not to be preserved by unlawfulmeans.
These Directions then of doing our duty and trusting in God, are the best and only means of securing our selves against those Dangers, our Enemies threaten us with.
These Directions then of doing our duty and trusting in God, Are the best and only means of securing our selves against those Dangers, our Enemies threaten us with.
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we must expect from an impartial God the same Doom, as is in time to pass upon them, to be cut off and rooted out; when on the contrary the Meek-spirited shall inherit the Earth:
we must expect from an impartial God the same Doom, as is in time to pass upon them, to be Cut off and rooted out; when on the contrary the Meek-spirited shall inherit the Earth:
