if it do not utterly silence the Objections of the one against the Truth, and of the other against the Possibility of Religion, must yet needs ruffle and disturb the Conscience of both,
if it do not utterly silence the Objections of the one against the Truth, and of the other against the Possibility of Religion, must yet needs ruffle and disturb the Conscience of both,
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This is the Method the Apostle here observes, he demonstrates the Force and Virtue of Faith by the insuperable Courage and Patience of such in all Ages as were acted and supported by it:
This is the Method the Apostle Here observes, he demonstrates the Force and Virtue of Faith by the insuperable Courage and Patience of such in all Ages as were acted and supported by it:
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And then well knowing, that the Belief of another Life was established upon a brighter Revelation and fuller Evidence than God had ever yet vouchsafed the World, addressing himself to Christians,
And then well knowing, that the Belief of Another Life was established upon a Brighter Revelation and fuller Evidence than God had ever yet vouchsafed the World, addressing himself to Christians,
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as Men who would be ashamed to be out-done by Jew or Gentile, or shrink at such Trials as they had triumphed over, he concludes in the words of my Text, Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a Cloud of Witnesses, &c. These words contains three Parts: I. A Duty. II. Directions for the successful discharge of it. III. Motives and Inforcements to it.
as Men who would be ashamed to be outdone by Jew or Gentile, or shrink At such Trials as they had triumphed over, he concludes in the words of my Text, Wherefore, seeing we also Are compassed about with so great a Cloud of Witnesses, etc. These words contains three Parts: I A Duty. II Directions for the successful discharge of it. III. Motives and Enforcements to it.
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it being nothing else but an Exhortation founded on the Trials and Tortures in the former Chapter, and reinforced by the Example of Jesus in this, Who for the Joy that was set before him, indured the Cross, and despised the Shame.
it being nothing Else but an Exhortation founded on the Trials and Tortures in the former Chapter, and reinforced by the Exampl of jesus in this, Who for the Joy that was Set before him, endured the Cross, and despised the Shame.
then our Race will consist in doing the good which God hath appointed us, and especially in surmounting whatever difficulty or opposition we may encounter in the pursuit of it.
then our Raze will consist in doing the good which God hath appointed us, and especially in surmounting whatever difficulty or opposition we may encounter in the pursuit of it.
The Holy Scripture was inspired and written that the Man of God might be perfect, throughly furnished to every good work, and the Holy Spirit is communicated, to relieve the Weaknesses and Indispositions of our Natures,
The Holy Scripture was inspired and written that the Man of God might be perfect, thoroughly furnished to every good work, and the Holy Spirit is communicated, to relieve the Weaknesses and Indispositions of our Nature's,
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To which end I must remark to you, That it consists not only, 1. in rescuing the Wretched and Unfortunate from Temporal, or, 2. the Fool and Sinner from Eternal Evil, i. e. in rooting out Vice and Errour,
To which end I must remark to you, That it consists not only, 1. in rescuing the Wretched and Unfortunate from Temporal, or, 2. the Fool and Sinner from Eternal Evil, i. e. in rooting out Vice and Error,
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and propagating Truth and Vertue, concerning both which there can be no doubt; but also, 3ly, In the due Discharge of the Duties of Secular Stations or Callings.
and propagating Truth and Virtue, Concerning both which there can be no doubt; but also, 3ly, In the due Discharge of the Duties of Secular Stations or Callings.
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they do minister to excellent ends, and proceed from, and are conducted by excellent Principles, Faith in God, and Conformity to his Providence; and then no wonder if Humility, Faith,
they do minister to excellent ends, and proceed from, and Are conducted by excellent Principles, Faith in God, and Conformity to his Providence; and then no wonder if Humility, Faith,
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Hence it is that the subduing Kingdoms, and working Righteousness, which in the Ideom of the Old Testament, signifies the protecting and delivering the People of God, the waxing valiant in fight, and putting to flight the Armies of the Aliens, are recorded by the Apostle Hebr. 11. not only as the Heroick Exploits of Gideon, and Baruch, Jepththa, and Sampson and David, but as truly and properly Acts of Faith,
Hence it is that the subduing Kingdoms, and working Righteousness, which in the Ideom of the Old Testament, signifies the protecting and delivering the People of God, the waxing valiant in fight, and putting to flight the Armies of the Aliens, Are recorded by the Apostle Hebrew 11. not only as the Heroic Exploits of gideon, and baruch, Jepththa, and Sampson and David, but as truly and properly Acts of Faith,
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as the Sacrifice of Abel or Abraham, the Ark of Noah, or the Flight of Moses. And hence Eph. 6. the Industry and Faithfulness of Servants is interpreted,
as the Sacrifice of Abel or Abraham, the Ark of Noah, or the Flight of Moses. And hence Ephesians 6. the Industry and Faithfulness of Servants is interpreted,
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as truly Religion towards God, as Service towards Man, and this upon a ground that Ministers Incouragement to Men of all Conditions and Professions, knowing that whatsoever good a Man doeth, the same he shall receive of God,
as truly Religion towards God, as Service towards Man, and this upon a ground that Ministers Encouragement to Men of all Conditions and Professions, knowing that whatsoever good a Man doth, the same he shall receive of God,
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he derogates from it, who forms any other Idea of it than this, That it is a most effectual and comprehensive Design of advancing all the good Mankind is capable of.
he derogates from it, who forms any other Idea of it than this, That it is a most effectual and comprehensive Design of advancing all the good Mankind is capable of.
As it hath its Vertues which perfect and accomplish Human Nature, so has it those too which cement and support Civil Society: It is is so far from consisting in Modes and Forms, in Heats and Enthusiasm, that it consists not in Mortification it self alone;
As it hath its Virtues which perfect and accomplish Human Nature, so has it those too which cement and support Civil Society: It is is so Far from consisting in Modes and Forms, in Heats and Enthusiasm, that it consists not in Mortification it self alone;
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laying aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, is in my Text but a Qualification or Preparation to the running the Race set before us.
laying aside every weight, and the since that does so Easily beset us, is in my Text but a Qualification or Preparation to the running the Raze Set before us.
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This is a Design so glorious, so benign and gracious, that one would think, whoeser ingages in it, should find every thing easie and yielding, propitious and safavourable to him. But alas!
This is a Design so glorious, so benign and gracious, that one would think, whoeser engages in it, should find every thing easy and yielding, propitious and safavourable to him. But alas!
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and run the Race that is set before thee, dream not of a cheap and easie Victory, thou shalt be encountred with violent Opposition from within and from without.
and run the Raze that is Set before thee, dream not of a cheap and easy Victory, thou shalt be encountered with violent Opposition from within and from without.
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Sloth, or Self-preservation, will solicite thee to ease and rest, why shouldst thou be righteous over much, and destroy thy self? why shouldst thou exchange thy calm and security of a quiet private Piety,
Sloth, or Self-preservation, will solicit thee to ease and rest, why Shouldst thou be righteous over much, and destroy thy self? why Shouldst thou exchange thy Cam and security of a quiet private Piety,
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Sensuality, or at least Lukewarmness, will endeavour to perswade, that it is a Supream point of Wisdom to reconcile the Hopes of another World with the Pleasures and Enjoyments of this;
Sensuality, or At least Lukewarmness, will endeavour to persuade, that it is a Supreme point of Wisdom to reconcile the Hope's of Another World with the Pleasures and Enjoyments of this;
There will be Scribes and Pharisees who will blaste thy good Actions, and aggravate thy Infirmities, either out of hatred to the Communion thou art off,
There will be Scribes and Pharisees who will blast thy good Actions, and aggravate thy Infirmities, either out of hatred to the Communion thou art off,
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There will not be wanting Hobbists and Herodians, Machivilians, Craftsmen, and innumerable others, who will Assault thy Religion consisting in Zeal and Charity;
There will not be wanting Hobbists and Herodians, Machiavellians, Craftsmen, and innumerable Others, who will Assault thy Religion consisting in Zeal and Charity;
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and whatever Measures it take, whether it revive old Constitutions, or recommend new, shall ever be branded as Design and Hypocrisie, by all such as thrive and grow fat by Transgressing the Laws of God and Man. Nay more yet, there will not be wanting Advocates of Vice,
and whatever Measures it take, whither it revive old Constitutions, or recommend new, shall ever be branded as Design and Hypocrisy, by all such as thrive and grow fat by Transgressing the Laws of God and Man. Nay more yet, there will not be wanting Advocates of Vice,
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and indeavour to divert thee, as St. Peter would have done our Saviour from the Paths which lead to Trials or Sufferings, to Gethsemane or Golgotha. Finally, to compleat the Politicks of Hell, thou shalt find the World divided into Factions, Religious and Civil, who will stamp Vice on the most glorious Actions,
and endeavour to divert thee, as Saint Peter would have done our Saviour from the Paths which led to Trials or Sufferings, to Gethsemane or Golgotha. Finally, to complete the Politics of Hell, thou shalt find the World divided into Factions, Religious and Civil, who will stamp Vice on the most glorious Actions,
This Advice contains several important Truths, as First, That whatever the Disorder or Depravation of Nature be, which we derive from our first Parents, our Destruction is from our selves;
This advice contains several important Truths, as First, That whatever the Disorder or Depravation of Nature be, which we derive from our First Parents, our Destruction is from our selves;
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So that 'tis evident, the Scale of Victory is not turned on the side of the Body against the Mind, till false Principles have supplanted the Authority of the one,
So that it's evident, the Scale of Victory is not turned on the side of the Body against the Mind, till false Principles have supplanted the authority of the one,
Second Truth contained in this Rule, namely, That no Sin is invincible, that none is so deeply rooted in us, either by Nature or Custom, but it may be extirpated.
Second Truth contained in this Rule, namely, That no since is invincible, that none is so deeply rooted in us, either by Nature or Custom, but it may be extirpated.
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it is called the Divine Nature, the New Creature, the Image of God, the Life of Faith, a being transformed from Glory to Glory, the glorious Liberty of the Sons of God, and such like.
it is called the Divine Nature, the New Creature, the Image of God, the Life of Faith, a being transformed from Glory to Glory, the glorious Liberty of the Sons of God, and such like.
The truth is, if Christianity did consist in a Quarrel, only with our Sins, not a Conquest of them, it would be nothing else but a Circulation of Sins and Follies;
The truth is, if Christianity did consist in a Quarrel, only with our Sins, not a Conquest of them, it would be nothing Else but a Circulation of Sins and Follies;
Will the Unclean deny the Importunities of his Lust, to satisfie those of his Duty? will the Covetous impoverish himself, (so he styles giving Alms) to support others in Laziness,
Will the Unclean deny the Importunities of his Lust, to satisfy those of his Duty? will the Covetous impoverish himself, (so he styles giving Alms) to support Others in Laziness,
and yet his Heap of Treasure, like heaps of Soil and Dung, is good for nothing till it is scattered abroad? Will the Proud stoop to the humble Offices which our Crucified Saviour did? will the Soft or the Ambitious run those Hazards,
and yet his Heap of Treasure, like heaps of Soil and Dung, is good for nothing till it is scattered abroad? Will the Proud stoop to the humble Offices which our crucified Saviour did? will the Soft or the Ambitious run those Hazards,
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or indure those Hardships which are generally unavoidable in carrying on any considerable Good? or will the Factious cross the Interest of his Party to promote that of his God, I mean that of Religion in General? This abundantly demonstrates how inconsistent every sinful Affection is with Success in our Christian Race, and consequently how necessary the Advice of my Text is, That we should put it off as a burthen or weight.
or endure those Hardships which Are generally unavoidable in carrying on any considerable Good? or will the Factious cross the Interest of his Party to promote that of his God, I mean that of Religion in General? This abundantly demonstrates how inconsistent every sinful Affection is with Success in our Christian Raze, and consequently how necessary the advice of my Text is, That we should put it off as a burden or weight.
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Ah! what can we expect from Affections divided between God and Mammon, or any other Lust? from Strengths scattered and disperfed in pursuit of Vice as well as Vertue? and these deserted and abandoned by the Spirit of God;
Ah! what can we expect from Affections divided between God and Mammon, or any other Lust? from Strengths scattered and disperfed in pursuit of Vice as well as Virtue? and these deserted and abandoned by the Spirit of God;
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And therefore 'tis against this, against the sin that easily besets us, that the Apostle in his second Rule awakens all our Jealousie, and Summons all our Courage;
And Therefore it's against this, against the since that Easily besets us, that the Apostle in his second Rule awakens all our Jealousy, and Summons all our Courage;
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As in the Humours of the Body, so in the Vices of the Mind, there is one Predominant, which is this, NONLATINALPHABET, it has an Ascendant over us, and leads and governs us;
As in the Humours of the Body, so in the Vices of the Mind, there is one Predominant, which is this,, it has an Ascendant over us, and leads and governs us;
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'Tis, in a word, the Sin which Reigns and Rules in the Ʋnregenerate, and too often Alarums and Disturbs, ah, that I could say no more, the Regenerate! Having thus fully discovered what this Sin is, without vexing and torturing the Text by Criticisins, I'le now proceed secondly, to shew you how to conquer it.
It's, in a word, the since which Reigns and Rules in the Ʋnregenerate, and too often Alarms and Disturbs, ah, that I could say no more, the Regenerate! Having thus Fully discovered what this since is, without vexing and torturing the Text by Criticisins, I'll now proceed secondly, to show you how to conquer it.
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yet they will be no less fatal to thee. This Sin is like some Diseases, which though they seem contemptible in themselves, are always deadly to some Families and Constitutions:
yet they will be no less fatal to thee. This since is like Some Diseases, which though they seem contemptible in themselves, Are always deadly to Some Families and Constitutions:
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and Intangles us in the greatest Difficulties? Is that a little Sin which has so often overthrown our Solemn Vows and Resolutions, robbed us of our Peace and Hopes,
and Intangles us in the greatest Difficulties? Is that a little since which has so often overthrown our Solemn Vows and Resolutions, robbed us of our Peace and Hope's,
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and warmest Impressions of the Spirit do often fail to conquer? Is that finally a Sin to be shelter'd and excused which bewailed, condemned, renounced, detested, baffled, broken, routed, often r'allies and renews the fight,
and warmest Impressions of the Spirit do often fail to conquer? Is that finally a since to be sheltered and excused which bewailed, condemned, renounced, detested, baffled, broken, routed, often r'allies and renews the fight,
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and recovers for a time its former Dignity and Authority? Certainly, did we Morning and Evening seriously reflect upon the strength and mischief of this our favourite Sin, of which each Man ought to have a Catalogue by him, we should, whenever tempted to it, tremble and grow pale at the Temptation,
and recovers for a time its former Dignity and authority? Certainly, did we Morning and Evening seriously reflect upon the strength and mischief of this our favourite since, of which each Man ought to have a Catalogue by him, we should, whenever tempted to it, tremble and grow pale At the Temptation,
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Is my Temper Rash and Precipitate, Light and Inconstant? I must resolve to correct it by the Awe of the Divince Presence, by Meditations, on Death and Judgment.
Is my Temper Rash and Precipitate, Light and Inconstant? I must resolve to correct it by the Awe of the Divince Presence, by Meditations, on Death and Judgement.
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Is this Sin wont to dart its Infection through the Eye? Is it wont to wound or defile us by the Ear? we must block up these Avenues of Death and Damnation;
Is this since wont to dart its Infection through the Eye? Is it wont to wound or defile us by the Ear? we must block up these Avenues of Death and Damnation;
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Thus must we, in a word, oppose Art against Art, and Force against Force, and in our Spiritual Warfare imitate the Wisdom of the Children of this World, who count it unpardonable Errour to be often imposed on by the same Artifice,
Thus must we, in a word, oppose Art against Art, and Force against Force, and in our Spiritual Warfare imitate the Wisdom of the Children of this World, who count it unpardonable Error to be often imposed on by the same Artifice,
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'tis therefore the quitting the predominant Sin, which is the best proof of our Integrity; with others, we part, as with Civil Acquaintances, when the Visit is done;
it's Therefore the quitting the predominant since, which is the best proof of our Integrity; with Others, we part, as with Civil Acquaintances, when the Visit is done;
but with these, as with Confidents and Friends, or in the Language of our Saviour, with our right Hands, or our right Eyes. But when this is done, our Freedom and Pleasure will compensate our Trouble;
but with these, as with Confidents and Friends, or in the Language of our Saviour, with our right Hands, or our right Eyes. But when this is done, our Freedom and Pleasure will compensate our Trouble;
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All the Promises which God makes his People of his Presence and Protection in their Dangers and Trials, are designed to minister Incouragement to the Humble and the Watchful,
All the Promises which God makes his People of his Presence and Protection in their Dangers and Trials, Are designed to minister Encouragement to the Humble and the Watchful,
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without flying, I say, to this distinction, this Text may easily be reconciled with those which suppose the possibility of a Righteous Man's Revolt from Vertue;
without flying, I say, to this distinction, this Text may Easily be reconciled with those which suppose the possibility of a Righteous Man's Revolt from Virtue;
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but of the Continuance or Preservation of the Christian Church, asserting no more here then what he had done before, That the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
but of the Continuance or Preservation of the Christian Church, asserting no more Here then what he had done before, That the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
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'Tis true indeed, some of the Ancients thought that there was a Height or Eminence of Holiness, which when Man had arrived at, he was raised above the possibility of falling.
It's true indeed, Some of the Ancients Thought that there was a Height or Eminence of Holiness, which when Man had arrived At, he was raised above the possibility of falling.
But I'le not intangle my self in this Matter, since all I intend to build upon this Doctrine, is only that Caution and Circumspection, which the Scripture every where exhorts Christians to,
But I'll not entangle my self in this Matter, since all I intend to built upon this Doctrine, is only that Caution and Circumspection, which the Scripture every where exhorts Christians to,
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Now the Advice of Patience referring to that Opposition which the Christian is to Encounter from within and from without, we may reasonably conceive it to inculcate these two Things: 1. That we should watch carefully over our selves;
Now the advice of Patience referring to that Opposition which the Christian is to Encounter from within and from without, we may reasonably conceive it to inculcate these two Things: 1. That we should watch carefully over our selves;
Nay, I must put you in mind, That when the Season of this Fruit is come, i. e. when Tribulation has wrought Patience, Patience Experience, Experience Hope, Hope raised high on the Wings of Love, Hope inebriated by the Joy of the Holy Ghost, we must even then follow the Advice of the Psalmist, Serve the Lord with fear,
Nay, I must put you in mind, That when the Season of this Fruit is come, i. e. when Tribulation has wrought Patience, Patience Experience, Experience Hope, Hope raised high on the Wings of Love, Hope inebriated by the Joy of the Holy Ghost, we must even then follow the advice of the Psalmist, Serve the Lord with Fear,
but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the Mark for the Prize of the high Calling of God which is in Christ Jesus, Phil. 3.13, 14.
but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which Are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which Are before, I press towards the Mark for the Prize of the high Calling of God which is in christ jesus, Philip 3.13, 14.
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as wise Builders do their Fund before they begin to build, or wise Princes their Strength and Provision before they ingage in a War. 'Tis true, the taking up the Cross in a litteral Sence, was a qualification for Discipleship, more immediately requisite in those Ages;
as wise Builders do their Fund before they begin to built, or wise Princes their Strength and Provision before they engage in a War. It's true, the taking up the Cross in a literal Sense, was a qualification for Discipleship, more immediately requisite in those Ages;
but 'tis as true, that in bigger or less proportion, the words of our Lord are applicable to all, If a Man will not take up his Cross and follow me, he cannot be my Disciple.
but it's as true, that in bigger or less proportion, the words of our Lord Are applicable to all, If a Man will not take up his Cross and follow me, he cannot be my Disciple.
Whoever will imitate the Life of the blessed Jesus, who went about doing good, must resolve to content himself with his own Integrity, to despise Censure, to digest the Ingratitude of Man,
Whoever will imitate the Life of the blessed jesus, who went about doing good, must resolve to content himself with his own Integrity, to despise Censure, to digest the Ingratitude of Man,
In one word, he must always have in his Thoughts the Words of our blessed Saviour, In the World you shall have Tribulation, but in me ye shall have Peace;
In one word, he must always have in his Thoughts the Words of our blessed Saviour, In the World you shall have Tribulation, but in me you shall have Peace;
Trials refine and raise the Faith and Courage of a true Christian, and the overflowing of holy Pleasure, that Joy unspeakable and full of Glory in St. Peter, do ever and anon compensate the Toils and Difficulties of his Warfare;
Trials refine and raise the Faith and Courage of a true Christian, and the overflowing of holy Pleasure, that Joy unspeakable and full of Glory in Saint Peter, do ever and anon compensate the Toils and Difficulties of his Warfare;
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without considering whether this Expression do suppose departed Saints Spectators and Judges of our Race here below, what I am to remark from it is, That the Apostle lays before us their Examples as undeniable Proof of this Truth, that there does no Temptation befal us, but what is common to men, and what has been conquer'd by them too.
without considering whither this Expression do suppose departed Saints Spectators and Judges of our Raze Here below, what I am to remark from it is, That the Apostle lays before us their Examples as undeniable Proof of this Truth, that there does no Temptation befall us, but what is Common to men, and what has been conquered by them too.
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then indeed they followed after Righteousness with that Resolution and Impetuosity, which shewed, that they did really believe they contended for a Crown and Kingdom: But now, alas!
then indeed they followed After Righteousness with that Resolution and Impetuosity, which showed, that they did really believe they contended for a Crown and Kingdom: But now, alas!
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Now carnal Prudence eats up our Zeal; Faction consumes our Charity; the Lust of the Eye, and the Pride of Life deforms our Mortification; dispirits our Devotion;
Now carnal Prudence eats up our Zeal; Faction consumes our Charity; the Lust of the Eye, and the Pride of Life deforms our Mortification; dispirits our Devotion;
and every little blast of Opposition overthrows our Faith. The Atheist digs up the Foundations, and the Loose and Immoral demolish the Superstructures;
and every little blast of Opposition overthrows our Faith. The Atheist digs up the Foundations, and the Lose and Immoral demolish the Superstructures;
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to plead the Hypocrisie of Pretenders, and the Immorality of this or that Ecclesiastick, that is, the Vices of the Bad, instead of imitating the Vertues of the Good;
to plead the Hypocrisy of Pretenders, and the Immorality of this or that Ecclesiastic, that is, the Vices of the Bad, instead of imitating the Virtues of the Good;
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In one word, As God is his own Heaven, so next to that, which results from the Injoyment of him, every one of the Blessed will be a Kingdom to himself, being an Image of God drawn in little.
In one word, As God is his own Heaven, so next to that, which results from the Enjoyment of him, every one of the Blessed will be a Kingdom to himself, being an Image of God drawn in little.
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Ah! I cannot wonder that such as were possessed with the Belief and Expectation of this State, were willing to quit Mesopotamia or an Egypt for an Heaven, Nets and Fisher-Boats for Crowns and Kingdoms, Trifles for Treasure, Moments for an Eternity.
Ah! I cannot wonder that such as were possessed with the Belief and Expectation of this State, were willing to quit Mesopotamia or an Egypt for an Heaven, Nets and Fisher-Boats for Crowns and Kingdoms, Trifles for Treasure, Moments for an Eternity.
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did not some degree of Infidelity undermine our Belief of it, what Dangers, what Difficulties should we not defie in order to secure it? Did doing Good expose us to as many Reproaches from without,
did not Some degree of Infidelity undermine our Belief of it, what Dangers, what Difficulties should we not defy in order to secure it? Did doing Good expose us to as many Reproaches from without,
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yet what would not a Man do, what would he not suffer, were his Soul fired with the Belief and Hopes of such a Heaven? How much more fearless and active would Zeal be than Ambition? how much more wakeful and indefatigable Charity than Lust or Covetousness, Revenge or Envy, (Ah! with what Transport would Man pour out his Time, his Treasure, his Strength on this one Design of Doing Good) had he but a Heaven always in his Eye?
yet what would not a Man do, what would he not suffer, were his Soul fired with the Belief and Hope's of such a Heaven? How much more fearless and active would Zeal be than Ambition? how much more wakeful and indefatigable Charity than Lust or Covetousness, Revenge or Envy, (Ah! with what Transport would Man pour out his Time, his Treasure, his Strength on this one Design of Doing Good) had he but a Heaven always in his Eye?
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Let us then, that we may neither shrink, nor tire through any Difficulties or Hazards which may attend us in this Race of Doing Good, look up daily unto Jesus, till our Faith be turned into Vision;
Let us then, that we may neither shrink, nor tire through any Difficulties or Hazards which may attend us in this Raze of Doing Good, look up daily unto jesus, till our Faith be turned into Vision;
