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St MARC. 4.24. — Take heed what you hear. TO take heed is always good, but most necessary when danger is least suspected;Saint MARC. 4.24. — Take heed what you hear. TO take heed is always good, but most necessary when danger is least suspected;
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we have therefore more need to look to our hearing, because of all other things we may think that hath least need of it.
we have Therefore more need to look to our hearing, Because of all other things we may think that hath least need of it.
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If it had been a Caveat upon the Tongue, Take heed what you say; there is reason enough for that;
If it had been a Caveat upon the Tongue, Take heed what you say; there is reason enough for that;
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for the tongue is a world of iniquity, it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of Nature. for the tongue is a world of iniquity, it Defileth the Whole body, and sets on fire the course of Nature.
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But for hearing, that seems a harmless innocent thing, meerly passive, no man the worse for it:
But for hearing, that seems a harmless innocent thing, merely passive, no man the Worse for it:
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And this makes us sit down securely to hear any thing: But take heed; Hearing is no such harmless thing:
And this makes us fit down securely to hear any thing: But take heed; Hearing is no such harmless thing:
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Though hearing ill, be not doing ill, yet at length it may bring us to it;
Though hearing ill, be not doing ill, yet At length it may bring us to it;
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it is a door to let it in upon us.
it is a door to let it in upon us.
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We are all set in the midst of Temptations and Enemies, and cannot be safe unless we have a watch and guard upon the passages.
We Are all Set in the midst of Temptations and Enemies, and cannot be safe unless we have a watch and guard upon the passages.
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As David, considering the mischiefs that came by intemperate and unadvis'd speaking, wisely resolv'd to set a watch at the door of his lips;
As David, considering the mischiefs that Come by intemperate and unadvised speaking, wisely resolved to Set a watch At the door of his lips;
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Dixi, Custodiam; I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not with my tongue: i have said, Custodiam; I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not with my tongue:
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So another guard will be as necessary at the ear, that nothing go in or out, in at the ear,
So Another guard will be as necessary At the ear, that nothing go in or out, in At the ear,
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or out at the mouth, that may betray us to our Enemies.
or out At the Mouth, that may betray us to our Enemies.
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If we look not to our ears, they will soon become guilty of the corruptions of the heart;
If we look not to our ears, they will soon become guilty of the corruptions of the heart;
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as when we hear the flatterer it corrupts our judgment of our selves; the tale-bearer or slanderer, it corrupts our judgment of others.
as when we hear the flatterer it corrupts our judgement of our selves; the talebearer or slanderer, it corrupts our judgement of Others.
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If we hearken to profane, filthy, atheistical communication, it poisons the whole man; for evil words corrupt good manners.
If we harken to profane, filthy, atheistical communication, it poisons the Whole man; for evil words corrupt good manners.
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Thus the ear by letting in, may prove as ill as the tongue by letting out, a world of iniquity too.
Thus the ear by letting in, may prove as ill as the tongue by letting out, a world of iniquity too.
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A little care here will prevent a great deal of mischief; take it at large; for it is good for all Persons, for all Places, for all Times.
A little care Here will prevent a great deal of mischief; take it At large; for it is good for all Persons, for all Places, for all Times.
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But the Caveat of the Text comes neerer to us; it follows us to Church, where we think our selves out of all danger;
But the Caveat of the Text comes nearer to us; it follows us to Church, where we think our selves out of all danger;
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and yet nearer to the very business we come about, the hearing of Gods Word; an imployment so safe from danger, that we think no care is to be taken,
and yet nearer to the very business we come about, the hearing of God's Word; an employment so safe from danger, that we think no care is to be taken,
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unless it be to get a place to hear in:
unless it be to get a place to hear in:
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For concerning this hearing is the advice given upon occasion of the Parable of the Sower, that went before, wherein our Saviour himself interprets the Seed to be God's Word,
For Concerning this hearing is the Advice given upon occasion of the Parable of the Sour, that went before, wherein our Saviour himself interprets the Seed to be God's Word,
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and the Soil in which it was sown to be the Hearers. Of four several sorts, but one came to good.
and the Soil in which it was sown to be the Hearers. Of four several sorts, but one Come to good.
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It is a great odds, and yet I wish it were not often greater; three to one of the Hearers miscarried, and the fault was only in the hearing.
It is a great odds, and yet I wish it were not often greater; three to one of the Hearers miscarried, and the fault was only in the hearing.
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It is therefore very seasonable for us that are come to hear, and especially at this time of Lent, when there is more of this Seed sown then at any other time of the year.
It is Therefore very seasonable for us that Are come to hear, and especially At this time of Lent, when there is more of this Seed sown then At any other time of the year.
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Where the loss will be more, the care should be greater. Take heed what you hear.
Where the loss will be more, the care should be greater. Take heed what you hear.
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This is the Argument whereof with Gods blessing we are now to treat.
This is the Argument whereof with God's blessing we Are now to Treat.
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COncerning our care about hearing, it will not be amiss to bestow the first part of it about the meaning of the Words.
Concerning our care about hearing, it will not be amiss to bestow the First part of it about the meaning of the Words.
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St Luke relates the same passage with some difference. Take heed how you hear. That which is quid here, is quomodo there.
Saint Lycia relates the same passage with Some difference. Take heed how you hear. That which is quid Here, is quomodo there.
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The diff〈7 letters〉 will be, Whether St Mark should expound St Luke, or St Luke St Mark? for in relating matter of fact, the truth must be one, though the words differ:
The diff〈7 letters〉 will be, Whither Saint Mark should expound Saint Lycia, or Saint Luke Saint Mark? for in relating matter of fact, the truth must be one, though the words differ:
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And yet the words do not so differ, but that in Scripture the one is sometimes taken for the other, quid for quomodo, and quomodo for quid: Gen. 2.19. God brought all the beasts of the field and fouls of the air to Adam, to see what he would call them.
And yet the words do not so differ, but that in Scripture the one is sometime taken for the other, quid for quomodo, and quomodo for quid: Gen. 2.19. God brought all the beasts of the field and fouls of the air to Adam, to see what he would call them.
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What, that is How; there is quid for quomodo. On the other side, Luk. 10.26.What, that is How; there is quid for quomodo. On the other side, Luk. 10.26.
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we have quomodo for quid: What is written in the Law? how readest thou? How, that is, What readest thou?
we have quomodo for quid: What is written in the Law? how Readest thou? How, that is, What Readest thou?
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Though this promiscuous use of the phrases will serve to reconcile the Evangelists, that they might mean the same thing in different words;
Though this promiscuous use of the phrases will serve to reconcile the Evangelists, that they might mean the same thing in different words;
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yet will it not serve to find out which that meaning should be. It will be a safe course therefore to take both in;
yet will it not serve to find out which that meaning should be. It will be a safe course Therefore to take both in;
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for though vi verborum we can not, yet, which is lawful in a Preacher, vi consequentiae we may;
for though vi verborum we can not, yet, which is lawful in a Preacher, vi consequentiae we may;
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for they are so close woven together, that one cannot well go without the other. It will be to no purpose how we hear, unless we hear what we should:
for they Are so close woven together, that one cannot well go without the other. It will be to no purpose how we hear, unless we hear what we should:
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and it will be to as little to hear what we should, if we care not how we hear it.
and it will be to as little to hear what we should, if we care not how we hear it.
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If we take them both in, they will compleat our care in the two parts of it,
If we take them both in, they will complete our care in the two parts of it,
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and also make two Points of the Sermon, What we hear, and How we hear. 1. Take heed what —
and also make two Points of the Sermon, What we hear, and How we hear. 1. Take heed what —
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But how can that be given in caution to the Hearer which is not in his power? for it is wholly at the choice of the Speaker what we hear:
But how can that be given in caution to the Hearer which is not in his power? for it is wholly At the choice of the Speaker what we hear:
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When the Ear is open it must hear what is spoken, whether it be good or bad.
When the Ear is open it must hear what is spoken, whither it be good or bad.
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True, if the Precept had been given to the Ear, so it must be;
True, if the Precept had been given to the Ear, so it must be;
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but it is given to the Hearer, to him that bath an Imperium and ruling of that and all the other senses.
but it is given to the Hearer, to him that bath an Imperium and ruling of that and all the other Senses.
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If the reason or will shall command, the Eare will open or shut, like or dislike.
If the reason or will shall command, the Ear will open or shut, like or dislike.
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It is not simple hearing, the Sense it self is not capable of advice, but mix'd.
It is not simple hearing, the Sense it self is not capable of Advice, but mixed.
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St. Paul gives the reason why the Gospel being preach'd to the Jews did not profit them, Saint Paul gives the reason why the Gospel being preached to the jews did not profit them,
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because not mix'd with Faith in them that heard it.
Because not mixed with Faith in them that herd it.
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It is not simple hearing, but mix'd with a more noble part of the Soul that guides it.
It is not simple hearing, but mixed with a more noble part of the Soul that guides it.
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And so to take heed what you hear, is in effect to take heed what Faith and Credit you give to that you hear;
And so to take heed what you hear, is in Effect to take heed what Faith and Credit you give to that you hear;
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for so it follows in the Verse, With what measure you mete in shall be measur'd to you, the benefit will answer to the care, measure for measure.
for so it follows in the Verse, With what measure you meet in shall be measured to you, the benefit will answer to the care, measure for measure.
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But what different measure can there be of that which differs not? Gods Word is from everlasting unchangeable.
But what different measure can there be of that which differs not? God's Word is from everlasting unchangeable.
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The grass may wither, and the flower thereof may fade away, saith St. Peter, but the word of the Lord endureth for ever; The grass may wither, and the flower thereof may fade away, Says Saint Peter, but the word of the Lord Endureth for ever;
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and this is the word which by the Gospel is preached unto you, 1 Pet. 1. ult.
and this is the word which by the Gospel is preached unto you, 1 Pet. 1. ult.
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Though Gods word be one in it self, yet that one hath been made known to the world in different wayes and Degrees,
Though God's word be one in it self, yet that one hath been made known to the world in different ways and Degrees,
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and so requires a hearing proportionable to them.
and so requires a hearing proportionable to them.
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God who at sundry times, and in divers manners spake in times past to the Fathers by the Prophets, hath in these last dayes spoken by his Son. And likewise that which the Son spake in those last days, the days of the Gospel, was in divers manners. God who At sundry times, and in diverse manners spoke in times passed to the Father's by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken by his Son. And likewise that which the Son spoke in those last days, the days of the Gospel, was in diverse manners.
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For first he spake by himself in person, The spirit of the Lord is upon me,
For First he spoke by himself in person, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
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because he hath anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor. That which he preached was certainly Gods word.Because he hath anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor. That which he preached was Certainly God's word.
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And when he left the world to go to his Father, he sent the Holy Ghost from Heaven, who in the mouth of the Apostles preached the same Gospel;
And when he left the world to go to his Father, he sent the Holy Ghost from Heaven, who in the Mouth of the Apostles preached the same Gospel;
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for those holy men spake not by the will of man, but as they were mov'd by the Holy Ghost.
for those holy men spoke not by the will of man, but as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
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And therefore this also was truly the word of God. And Therefore this also was truly the word of God.
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And when the Church was thus founded by the preaching of the Holy Ghost, for the propagation of it to all times,
And when the Church was thus founded by the preaching of the Holy Ghost, for the propagation of it to all times,
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after, it pleased God to give it in Writing, in a Scripture, and that by inspiration of the same Spirit which before preached it.
After, it pleased God to give it in Writing, in a Scripture, and that by inspiration of the same Spirit which before preached it.
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So as now we need not ascend to Heaven to fetch Christ down, nor the Holy Ghost,
So as now we need not ascend to Heaven to fetch christ down, nor the Holy Ghost,
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as some pretend to do to know Gods will, but to receive it onely from that Scripture.
as Some pretend to do to know God's will, but to receive it only from that Scripture.
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Thus far we have the Word of God in Proper, (i. e.) immediately out of the mouth of God,
Thus Far we have the Word of God in Proper, (i. e.) immediately out of the Mouth of God,
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and our hearing must be absolute for the matter, we must say with Samuel, Speak Lord for thy servant heareth.
and our hearing must be absolute for the matter, we must say with Samuel, Speak Lord for thy servant hears.
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But when it pleased God to commit the dispensing of that word to the Pastors of the Church,
But when it pleased God to commit the dispensing of that word to the Pastors of the Church,
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for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, Ephes. 4.12.
for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, for the edifying of the body of christ, Ephesians 4.12.
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Now the word of God was come into the hands of men subject to infirmities and error, who may both deceive themselves and others.
Now the word of God was come into the hands of men Subject to infirmities and error, who may both deceive themselves and Others.
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And here our Saviours advice comes in season, Take heed what you hear. Before, Gods word was in the Original, but here onely in the Transcript, or Copy;
And Here our Saviors Advice comes in season, Take heed what you hear. Before, God's word was in the Original, but Here only in the Transcript, or Copy;
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and some Copyings are more happy then others, and come nearer the Original, and therefore not all of the same value and esteem.
and Some Copyings Are more happy then Others, and come nearer the Original, and Therefore not all of the same valve and esteem.
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All Preachers are not to be heard alike, nor all Sermons.
All Preachers Are not to be herd alike, nor all Sermons.
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The word of God in them is so the water of Life, that it often tastes of the mineral, through which it runs,
The word of God in them is so the water of Life, that it often tastes of the mineral, through which it runs,
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and hath a tincture from the earthen Vessel that brings it, and therefore not to be receiv'd with that measure of trust which belongs to the pure and proper word of God.
and hath a tincture from the earthen Vessel that brings it, and Therefore not to be received with that measure of trust which belongs to the pure and proper word of God.
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For, take a Sermon at the best, the most you can make of it is, that it is Gods word onely in a qualified sense,
For, take a Sermon At the best, the most you can make of it is, that it is God's word only in a qualified sense,
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because the Church intends it should be so; and it is the preachers judgement and opinion that it is so;
Because the Church intends it should be so; and it is the Preachers judgement and opinion that it is so;
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and possibly it may be so indeed.
and possibly it may be so indeed.
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But then because possibly it may not be so, we had need take heed what we hear.
But then Because possibly it may not be so, we had need take heed what we hear.
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We learn from St. Paul that it was more than possible, it was truly so then;
We Learn from Saint Paul that it was more than possible, it was truly so then;
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for he warns Timothy of Preachers that will strive about words to no purpose, but to the subversion of the hearers, 2 Tim. 2.14.
for he warns Timothy of Preachers that will strive about words to no purpose, but to the subversion of the hearers, 2 Tim. 2.14.
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And ver. 16. By prophane and vain bablings do increase to more ungodliness. And v. 17. Their word will eat as doth a Canker, or a Gangrain;
And ver. 16. By profane and vain babblings do increase to more ungodliness. And v. 17. Their word will eat as does a Canker, or a Gangrene;
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for so the Greek word is;
for so the Greek word is;
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and that's a dangerous Disease, and by all means possible to be avoided, and especially to be taken heed of.
and that's a dangerous Disease, and by all means possible to be avoided, and especially to be taken heed of.
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Thus it was in the early times of the Church, we have reason them to look for worse after,
Thus it was in the early times of the Church, we have reason them to look for Worse After,
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and so we of late times found it by sad experience:
and so we of late times found it by sad experience:
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Not onely profane and vain bablings, but Sedition, Treason, Rebellion were drest up and appear'd in the likeness of Sermons.
Not only profane and vain babblings, but Sedition, Treason, Rebellion were dressed up and appeared in the likeness of Sermons.
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It is too plain, we have but too much need of caution to take heed. But alas!
It is too plain, we have but too much need of caution to take heed. But alas!
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what should private men do? must they, or can they call all Preachers and Doctrines to account? The Scriptures indeed which are the undoubted Word of God would do it if well manag'd,
what should private men do? must they, or can they call all Preachers and Doctrines to account? The Scriptures indeed which Are the undoubted Word of God would do it if well managed,
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but how can that be hoped from every hand? wherein wise, that is, learned men, are mistaken,
but how can that be hoped from every hand? wherein wise, that is, learned men, Are mistaken,
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and from whence every Sect seeks Patronage, and perswades it self to have it.
and from whence every Sect seeks Patronage, and persuades it self to have it.
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What means is there then left by the help whereof we may take heed what we hear.
What means is there then left by the help whereof we may take heed what we hear.
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Truly none that I know, but this still, the Scriptures are the only infallible rule. But how!
Truly none that I know, but this still, the Scriptures Are the only infallible Rule. But how!
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Not left loose to the prejudices and fancies of every man;
Not left lose to the prejudices and fancies of every man;
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for then it will fall out, as with those that look in a Glass, in which every one sees his own face, though not anothers;
for then it will fallen out, as with those that look in a Glass, in which every one sees his own face, though not another's;
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the reason is because he brings his face to the Glass, not because it was there before.
the reason is Because he brings his face to the Glass, not Because it was there before.
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So every Sect sees the face of his own Religion in the Scripture, not because it was there before,
So every Sect sees the face of his own Religion in the Scripture, not Because it was there before,
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but because his strong fancy and prejudice brought it thither;
but Because his strong fancy and prejudice brought it thither;
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he thinks he sees that in the Scripture, which in truth is onely in his own imagination.
he thinks he sees that in the Scripture, which in truth is only in his own imagination.
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But how then can we have any help from the Scriptures to take heed what we hear? Not as Gods word lies diffus'd through the whole body of them;
But how then can we have any help from the Scriptures to take heed what we hear? Not as God's word lies diffused through the Whole body of them;
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but as prepar'd and fitted up in a summary and short form of wholsom words by such to whom the care of the Church is committed.
but as prepared and fitted up in a summary and short from of wholesome words by such to whom the care of the Church is committed.
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If any shall think this a humane invention derogatory to the sufficiency of the Scriptures.
If any shall think this a humane invention derogatory to the sufficiency of the Scriptures.
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Let him implead St. Paul first, who made the same use of it, finding what mischief false Teachers had done, charges Timothy with the care of it, 2 Tim. 1.13. NONLATINALPHABET Hold fast the form of sound words which thou hast heard of me.
Let him implead Saint Paul First, who made the same use of it, finding what mischief false Teachers had done, charges Timothy with the care of it, 2 Tim. 1.13. Hold fast the from of found words which thou hast herd of me.
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This form he calls in the last verse of the former Epistle NONLATINALPHABET a depositum committed to his trust,
This from he calls in the last verse of the former Epistle a depositum committed to his trust,
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and for that very purpose that he might avoid profane and vain bablings, and oppositions of Science falsly so called;
and for that very purpose that he might avoid profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of Science falsely so called;
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and that is plainly, that they might take heed what they hear.
and that is plainly, that they might take heed what they hear.
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The same course was taken by the whole Church after considering how hard, or rather impossible it was for every one out of the Scriptures to work out to himself an assurance of the knowledge of as much as was necessary to salvation,
The same course was taken by the Whole Church After considering how hard, or rather impossible it was for every one out of the Scriptures to work out to himself an assurance of the knowledge of as much as was necessary to salvation,
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and with that a consent with the rest of the faithful, who are commanded to speak and think the same things, which cannot be done but in a certain form of words.
and with that a consent with the rest of the faithful, who Are commanded to speak and think the same things, which cannot be done but in a certain from of words.
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Such a form, if not the same with S. Paul NONLATINALPHABET was the Apostles Creed, the use whereof hath ever since continued in the Church to be a help to take heed what we believe. Such a from, if not the same with S. Paul was the Apostles Creed, the use whereof hath ever since continued in the Church to be a help to take heed what we believe.
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The same course was of later times held by divers particular National Churches, who weary with the insolence and domineering of their Sister at Rome, did suo jure uti, and provide for themselves, which fell out in a time when the world was filled with Controversies and Disputes of Religion.
The same course was of later times held by diverse particular National Churches, who weary with the insolence and domineering of their Sister At Room, did Sue jure uti, and provide for themselves, which fell out in a time when the world was filled with Controversies and Disputes of Religion.
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That the people might not be carried about with every wind of doctrine, that blew from all corners, it was their care,
That the people might not be carried about with every wind of Doctrine, that blew from all corners, it was their care,
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and wisdom to compose a form of whole some words in their several Confessions, to be a rule what to hear.
and Wisdom to compose a from of Whole Some words in their several Confessions, to be a Rule what to hear.
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Now following our Saviours advice, you have reason to ask, With what measure of Faith are these confessions to be received;
Now following our Saviors Advice, you have reason to ask, With what measure of Faith Are these confessions to be received;
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for, Quis custodi, & ipsum custodem? What credit must be given to that which must be a rule how far we credit others? That we mistake not, They are not to be received with that faith which is due to Gods word,
for, Quis Custodi, & ipsum custodem? What credit must be given to that which must be a Rule how Far we credit Others? That we mistake not, They Are not to be received with that faith which is due to God's word,
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or any thing out of it as necessary to salvation;
or any thing out of it as necessary to salvation;
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but with such as wise men would give to the means of settling unity and consent in matters controverted,
but with such as wise men would give to the means of settling unity and consent in matters controverted,
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as the title of our Confession imports; that is, That they are Articles of Peace not Articles of Faith.
as the title of our Confessi imports; that is, That they Are Articles of Peace not Articles of Faith.
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They make no new Religion or new Faith.
They make no new Religion or new Faith.
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This, by the way, gives an easie Answer to the Papists hard Question, as they think;
This, by the Way, gives an easy Answer to the Papists hard Question, as they think;
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Where was your Religion before Luther? Where was your Church before the 39. Articles? We do not date our Religion from those Articles.Where was your Religion before Luther? Where was your Church before the 39. Articles? We do not date our Religion from those Articles.
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The Church of England (I grant) is call'd so from their Confession, but by an accidental denomination;
The Church of England (I grant) is called so from their Confessi, but by an accidental denomination;
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i. e. It is that Church which for preservation of unity and peace in it, injoyns nothing to be taught or heard for God's Word which is repugnant to them in the particulars there mentioned.i. e. It is that Church which for preservation of unity and peace in it, enjoins nothing to be taught or herd for God's Word which is repugnant to them in the particulars there mentioned.
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But for the essential denomination of our Faith, whereon Salvation depends, it is the Faith of God's Word, summ'd up in the ancient Catholick and Apostolick Forms;
But for the essential denomination of our Faith, whereon Salvation depends, it is the Faith of God's Word, summed up in the ancient Catholic and Apostolic Forms;
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as is evident from our Constitutions and Practise.
as is evident from our Constitutions and practice.
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For when any is received as a Member into the Church by Baptism, the Laver of Regeneration, no other Faith is required but that which is comprised in the Apostles Creed.
For when any is received as a Member into the Church by Baptism, the Laver of Regeneration, no other Faith is required but that which is comprised in the Apostles Creed.
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And when by a confession of our Faith and Sins, we prepare to receive the other Sacrament of the Body and Blood of our Lord, our Faith is that according to the ancient Nicene Creed.
And when by a Confessi of our Faith and Sins, we prepare to receive the other Sacrament of the Body and Blood of our Lord, our Faith is that according to the ancient Nicene Creed.
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And in the Office of Visiting the Sick, the Absolution (a Comfort at all times,
And in the Office of Visiting the Sick, the Absolution (a Comfort At all times,
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and most of all when we give up our Souls into the Hands of God) is not to be administred but to those that make confession as well of their Faith as of their Sins;
and most of all when we give up our Souls into the Hands of God) is not to be administered but to those that make Confessi as well of their Faith as of their Sins;
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and that Faith is only according to the Apostles Creed.
and that Faith is only according to the Apostles Creed.
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Thus are we born, nourish'd, and dissolv'd by the same Faith, according to the ancient Catholick and Apostolick Forms.
Thus Are we born, nourished, and dissolved by the same Faith, according to the ancient Catholic and Apostolic Forms.
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A Faith of this age neither ought they to reproach, nor we to be asham'd of.
A Faith of this age neither ought they to reproach, nor we to be ashamed of.
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To return to our particular Church Confession; it hath another end and use;
To return to our particular Church Confessi; it hath Another end and use;
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they are Articles of peace and consent in certain Controversies to instruct and help us to take heed what we hear.
they Are Articles of peace and consent in certain Controversies to instruct and help us to take heed what we hear.
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But it will not be so taken by all;
But it will not be so taken by all;
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for the Churches Remedy is the Sectaries Disease, who complain, That by this means the liberty of the Spirit and of the Conscience are penn'd up in those Forms;
for the Churches Remedy is the Sectaries Disease, who complain, That by this means the liberty of the Spirit and of the Conscience Are penned up in those Forms;
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and, which is a worse mischief, if it were true, a binding of God's Word, which ought to be free:
and, which is a Worse mischief, if it were true, a binding of God's Word, which ought to be free:
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But for that God's Word neither is nor can be bound.
But for that God's Word neither is nor can be bound.
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The Forms are no more but the gathering together some of those Waters which flow all over the Scriptures, into a stream, to fit them for the ease and use of all.
The Forms Are no more but the gathering together Some of those Waters which flow all over the Scriptures, into a stream, to fit them for the ease and use of all.
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But they say, they take a better course to fetch all from the Fountain. The Fountain indeed is purer;
But they say, they take a better course to fetch all from the Fountain. The Fountain indeed is Purer;
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but I see no reason why the Water should be purer in their Pitchers than in the Churches Stream, seeing both claim immediately to the same Fountain.
but I see no reason why the Water should be Purer in their Pitchers than in the Churches Stream, seeing both claim immediately to the same Fountain.
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They say again, That these Forms are no better than snares, to hinder many a painful Preacher of the Gospel.
They say again, That these Forms Are no better than snares, to hinder many a painful Preacher of the Gospel.
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They would seem careful to unbind God's Word; but I see it is to set themselves at liberty.
They would seem careful to unbind God's Word; but I see it is to Set themselves At liberty.
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As for painfulness in Preaching, if it be not to some good purpose, I shall not much reckon upon.
As for painfulness in Preaching, if it be not to Some good purpose, I shall not much reckon upon.
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The Pharisees compassed Sea and Land, but it was to make Pharisees, Proselytes of their Faction, not of Religion.
The Pharisees compassed Sea and Land, but it was to make Pharisees, Proselytes of their Faction, not of Religion.
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Nay, but they preach the Gospel. The Gospel is a glorious Word; but what Gospel? A Gospel you may perhaps have enough of, and too much:
Nay, but they preach the Gospel. The Gospel is a glorious Word; but what Gospel? A Gospel you may perhaps have enough of, and too much:
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S. Paul informs Timothy of perilous times to come, when men will be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traytors, heady, high-minded. S. Paul informs Timothy of perilous times to come, when men will be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boaster's, proud, blasphemers, without natural affection, Truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that Are good, Traitors, heady, High-minded.
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How think you comes it to pass that there shall be such a general Apostacy? was it not for want of preaching? They had no Sermons,
How think you comes it to pass that there shall be such a general Apostasy? was it not for want of preaching? They had no Sermons,
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or perhaps no great affection for them; they were some cold hearers, that were content with one Sermon a day.
or perhaps no great affection for them; they were Some cold hearers, that were content with one Sermon a day.
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No, that was not the matter; if we read on to the next Chapter we shall find they had hearing enough;
No, that was not the matter; if we read on to the next Chapter we shall find they had hearing enough;
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for they were such as heap'd to themselves Teachers, and so had heaps of Sermons, and affection for them too; for they had itching ears.
for they were such as heaped to themselves Teachers, and so had heaps of Sermons, and affection for them too; for they had itching ears.
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What was it then? They could not away with sound Doctrine, but would have Teachers after their own lusts;
What was it then? They could not away with found Doctrine, but would have Teachers After their own Lustiest;
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they had the Gospel in plenty, but it was Evangelium NONLATINALPHABET, not NONLATINALPHABET; after their own lusts, not of sound Doctrine.
they had the Gospel in plenty, but it was Evangelium, not; After their own Lustiest, not of found Doctrine.
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But what is sound Doctrine? S. Paul doth not say here, because a little before he had given Timothy a form of it, Keep the Form of sound words which thou hast heard from me;
But what is found Doctrine? S. Paul does not say Here, Because a little before he had given Timothy a from of it, Keep the From of found words which thou hast herd from me;
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and because their Gospel did not agree to that, he chargeth him to avoid it.
and Because their Gospel did not agree to that, he charges him to avoid it.
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So should we do too with such a Gospel as will not stand within our form of wholesom words:
So should we do too with such a Gospel as will not stand within our from of wholesome words:
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Or if it be such as was preached here for twenty years together, we have little reason to be fond of it,
Or if it be such as was preached Here for twenty Years together, we have little reason to be found of it,
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or any pains that is taken about it.
or any pains that is taken about it.
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If they will not hean the Churches Gospel, what reason hath the Church to hear theirs?
If they will not hean the Churches Gospel, what reason hath the Church to hear theirs?
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To end my first point, If it was wisdom in St. Paul to commend a form of words,
To end my First point, If it was Wisdom in Saint Paul to commend a from of words,
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and in the whole Catholick Church to use one;
and in the Whole Catholic Church to use one;
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if the same was practis'd by every reformed Church, and all that people might with peace and security know what to hear:
if the same was practised by every reformed Church, and all that people might with peace and security know what to hear:
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I do not understand what wisdom it can be to lay all common again for any mans pleasure;
I do not understand what Wisdom it can be to lay all Common again for any men pleasure;
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for this is to legitimate Schism, and entail division to the Church for ever.
for this is to legitimate Schism, and entail division to the Church for ever.
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As you love your selves, your quiet, and look to receive benefit by the immortal seed of Gods Word,
As you love your selves, your quiet, and look to receive benefit by the immortal seed of God's Word,
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if you would be good Christians, that is, be advised by Christ, and in that way which all Christians have used, to Take heed what you hear.
if you would be good Christians, that is, be advised by christ, and in that Way which all Christians have used, to Take heed what you hear.
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We come now to the second point of our care, Take heed how you hear, and this no less necessary then the former;
We come now to the second point of our care, Take heed how you hear, and this no less necessary then the former;
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for when we have provided for the Matter what we hear, we may yet offend in the Manner how;
for when we have provided for the Matter what we hear, we may yet offend in the Manner how;
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and so lose the benefit of both.
and so loose the benefit of both.
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That which is here set down in proper words, is by our Saviour illustrated in a Similitude, ver. 21. Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel,
That which is Here Set down in proper words, is by our Saviour illustrated in a Similitude, ver. 21. Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel,
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or under a bed, and not to be set on a Candlestick? that is,or under a Bed, and not to be Set on a Candlestick? that is,
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and so St. Luke expresses it, A candle is not brought to be put under a Bushel,
and so Saint Lycia Expresses it, A candle is not brought to be put under a Bushel,
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but to be set on a Candlestick.
but to be Set on a Candlestick.
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This makes two points in the manner of our hearing, one negative, that we do not so hear Gods Word that we put it under a Bushel, another affirmative, that we set it on a Candlestick.
This makes two points in the manner of our hearing, one negative, that we do not so hear God's Word that we put it under a Bushel, Another affirmative, that we Set it on a Candlestick.
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For the first, Gods Word is a light, we can do nothing more contrary to light then to hide it, to put it under a Bushel, i. e. to do any thing that will intercept the light and benefit of it.
For the First, God's Word is a Light, we can do nothing more contrary to Light then to hide it, to put it under a Bushel, i. e. to do any thing that will intercept the Light and benefit of it.
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Now this may be done several wayes. First, By perverting the proper end and use of hearing.
Now this may be done several ways. First, By perverting the proper end and use of hearing.
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Hearing Gods word is certainly a good point of Religion;
Hearing God's word is Certainly a good point of Religion;
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for it is a duty commanded, ver. 23. If any man have ears to hear let him hear;
for it is a duty commanded, ver. 23. If any man have ears to hear let him hear;
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yet if he hear as he should, he must not mistake one kinde of duty for another.
yet if he hear as he should, he must not mistake one kind of duty for Another.
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Duties are of divers kindes, some essential parts of Religion, some instrumental, and some both. The two chief duties of this time, fasting and hearing, are instrumental onely.
Duties Are of diverse Kinds, Some essential parts of Religion, Some instrumental, and Some both. The two chief duties of this time, fasting and hearing, Are instrumental only.
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That Fasting is so, we learn from St. Paul. The Kingdom of heaven is not meat and drink, i. e. consists not in it;
That Fasting is so, we Learn from Saint Paul. The Kingdom of heaven is not meat and drink, i. e. consists not in it;
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yet if well used is a help to it. Instrumenti vis in usu consistit.
yet if well used is a help to it. Instrument vis in usu consistit.
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If fasting attains not the end and use of it, it is good for nothing, not to be reckon'd in the order of Religious duties.
If fasting attains not the end and use of it, it is good for nothing, not to be reckoned in the order of Religious duties.
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So hearing Gods Word, if it work no amendment in us, is but a Cypher alone that stands for nothing, no better then a Candle under a Bushel.
So hearing God's Word, if it work no amendment in us, is but a Cypher alone that Stands for nothing, no better then a Candle under a Bushel.
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When hearing is not it self, doth not the own duty, we are extreamly mistaken if we make it serve for any other.
When hearing is not it self, does not the own duty, we Are extremely mistaken if we make it serve for any other.
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Hearing doth edifie, help to the building, but as an Instrument, not as Stone and Timber, the essential parts of it.
Hearing does edify, help to the building, but as an Instrument, not as Stone and Timber, the essential parts of it.
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The Ax and the Hammer, the Square and the Level, are instruments without which there can be no building:
The Ax and the Hammer, the Square and the Level, Are Instruments without which there can be no building:
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but we would think him mad that should therefore lay them in the Walls or the Foundation:
but we would think him mad that should Therefore lay them in the Walls or the Foundation:
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They are as much guilty of folly, who make their ordinary worship of God to be nothing but to go hear the Sermon;
They Are as much guilty of folly, who make their ordinary worship of God to be nothing but to go hear the Sermon;
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yea, and the extraordinary, a solemn Fast and Humiliation to hear a Sermon; A publick Thanksgiving to hear a Sermon, and that is all.
yea, and the extraordinary, a solemn Fast and Humiliation to hear a Sermon; A public Thanksgiving to hear a Sermon, and that is all.
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If any business extraordinary fall out, hereunto we think fit by our Devotion to ingage Gods blessing and protection, all we do for his sake we sit and hear a Sermon.
If any business extraordinary fallen out, hereunto we think fit by our Devotion to engage God's blessing and protection, all we do for his sake we fit and hear a Sermon.
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If the Sermon doth the work of an instrument it is well, to fit and enable us to perform those duties, it self is neither stick nor stone in the Building.
If the Sermon does the work of an Instrument it is well, to fit and enable us to perform those duties, it self is neither stick nor stone in the Building.
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We must not think all is done when the Sermon is done. Instruments are of an indifferent nature, may be well or ill used;
We must not think all is done when the Sermon is done. Instruments Are of an indifferent nature, may be well or ill used;
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so are not essentials, as Faith, Repentance, and Charity, are constantly the same.
so Are not essentials, as Faith, Repentance, and Charity, Are constantly the same.
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Fasting, I said was an instrumental duty, and so was as well us'd for strife and debate, as for Humiliation and Repentance.
Fasting, I said was an instrumental duty, and so was as well used for strife and debate, as for Humiliation and Repentance.
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We may remember many of those fighting Fasts.
We may Remember many of those fighting Fasts.
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He that hew'd Timber before out of the thick Trees was known to bring it to an excellent work; He that hewed Timber before out of the thick Trees was known to bring it to an excellent work;
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but now they break down all the carved works therof with Axes and Hammers, that is, with the same tools that built it.
but now they break down all the carved works thereof with Axes and Hammers, that is, with the same tools that built it.
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As Sermons are instruments to build up, at another time they pull down as fast. It is therefore very necessary we take heed how we hear them.
As Sermons Are Instruments to built up, At Another time they pull down as fast. It is Therefore very necessary we take heed how we hear them.
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As we must not mistake in the kinde of the duty, an instrumental for an essential;
As we must not mistake in the kind of the duty, an instrumental for an essential;
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so nor in the kinde of the Instrument: for some are natural, as the eye is of seeing, the ear of hearing; these naturally do their work.
so nor in the kind of the Instrument: for Some Are natural, as the eye is of seeing, the ear of hearing; these naturally doe their work.
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Others positive of Divine Institution, which have no vertue or power but from that; and such are the Sacraments.
Others positive of Divine Institution, which have no virtue or power but from that; and such Are the Sacraments.
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I confess I never heard any say, that hearing of Gods Word was a Sacrament of Faith:
I confess I never herd any say, that hearing of God's Word was a Sacrament of Faith:
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yet I know there is more vertue ascrib'd to it then natural, and by some more then Sacramental;
yet I know there is more virtue ascribed to it then natural, and by Some more then Sacramental;
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for no Sacrament they think effectual without a Sermon.
for no Sacrament they think effectual without a Sermon.
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If there be a mistake in the manner and kinde of operation in the Instrument, it will prove another putting the Candle under a Bushel.
If there be a mistake in the manner and kind of operation in the Instrument, it will prove Another putting the Candle under a Bushel.
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I hope you will not think it a fruitless curiosity to enquire a little farther into it.
I hope you will not think it a fruitless curiosity to inquire a little farther into it.
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Hearing and Preaching both, for they always go together, are so proper to the Gospel, that by them it is distinguished from the Law;
Hearing and Preaching both, for they always go together, Are so proper to the Gospel, that by them it is distinguished from the Law;
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for St. Paul arguing for the Christian Faith against the Jewish, calls it the Hearing of Faith, Gal. 3.2.
for Saint Paul arguing for the Christian Faith against the Jewish, calls it the Hearing of Faith, Gal. 3.2.
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He that ministreth to the spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doth he it by the works of the Law, He that Ministereth to the Spirit, and works Miracles among you, does he it by the works of the Law,
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or by the hearing of Faith? The like propriety in the Gospel hath preaching;or by the hearing of Faith? The like propriety in the Gospel hath preaching;
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for whatsoever way the wisdom of the world may take, It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe, 1 Cor. 1.21.
for whatsoever Way the Wisdom of the world may take, It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe, 1 Cor. 1.21.
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And thus by way of distinction the Gospel is call'd the ministration of the Spirit, because preached by inspiration of the Spirit, and the Law the ministration of the Letter,
And thus by Way of distinction the Gospel is called the ministration of the Spirit, Because preached by inspiration of the Spirit, and the Law the ministration of the letter,
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because given in writing. 2 Cor. 3.6. Who hath made us Ministers of the New Testament, NONLATINALPHABET, not of the Letter, but of the Spirit.
Because given in writing. 2 Cor. 3.6. Who hath made us Ministers of the New Testament,, not of the letter, but of the Spirit.
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But was there then no hearing nor preaching under the Law? That cannot be said neither.
But was there then no hearing nor preaching under the Law? That cannot be said neither.
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They have Moses and the Prophets, saith Abraham to Dives, let them hear them. They have Moses and the prophets, Says Abraham to Dives, let them hear them.
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And the Priest's lips could not preserve knowledge unless it were received from his mouth by hearing.
And the Priest's lips could not preserve knowledge unless it were received from his Mouth by hearing.
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It was commonly practised in the Synagogues after the reading of the Law in the time of the Apostles to exhort the people.
It was commonly practised in the Synagogues After the reading of the Law in the time of the Apostles to exhort the people.
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When S. Paul and his company went into the Synagogue at Antioch in Pisidia, they were desired to give the people a word of exhortation.
When S. Paul and his company went into the Synagogue At Antioch in Pisidia, they were desired to give the people a word of exhortation.
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How then comes it to pass that by hearing and preaching, the Christian Religion is distinguished from the Jews, which are common to both? And why is the Law call'd the ministration of the Letter, by way of distinction, seeing the Gospel is written as well as the Law? How then comes it to pass that by hearing and preaching, the Christian Religion is distinguished from the jews, which Are Common to both? And why is the Law called the ministration of the letter, by Way of distinction, seeing the Gospel is written as well as the Law?
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'Tis plain that these things are spoken, not simply, and universally of either, but in relation to their beginning and first publishing to the world.
It's plain that these things Are spoken, not simply, and universally of either, but in Relation to their beginning and First publishing to the world.
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Because the Law was then given by writing, though afterwards preached; it is called the ministration of the Letter:
Because the Law was then given by writing, though afterwards preached; it is called the ministration of the letter:
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So the Gospel, though afterwards written, yet because it was then only preached by revelation of the Holy Ghost, it is call'd the ministration of the Spirit.
So the Gospel, though afterwards written, yet Because it was then only preached by Revelation of the Holy Ghost, it is called the ministration of the Spirit.
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That likewise which S. Paul speaks of the hearing of Faith, and of saving men by the foolishness of preaching hath a peculiar relation to Christianity in the manner of founding it at first.
That likewise which S. Paul speaks of the hearing of Faith, and of Saving men by the foolishness of preaching hath a peculiar Relation to Christianity in the manner of founding it At First.
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For certain'y Preaching in it self was not in the eye of humane wisdom a foolish way to perswade,
For certain'y Preaching in it self was not in the eye of humane Wisdom a foolish Way to persuade,
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but such as the wisest of them all used:
but such as the Wisest of them all used:
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when they would perswade the people any thing, they did it by orations and speeches, which are of the same kinde with preaching.
when they would persuade the people any thing, they did it by orations and Speeches, which Are of the same kind with preaching.
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But if we look at that preaching by which the Christian Religion was at first introduced, it had in the eye of humane wisdom somthing of folly in it.
But if we look At that preaching by which the Christian Religion was At First introduced, it had in the eye of humane Wisdom something of folly in it.
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For to introduce a Law or Religion to any people these two things among others are necessary.
For to introduce a Law or Religion to any people these two things among Others Are necessary.
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That they give it in Writing, that they might more certainly know what they had to do,
That they give it in Writing, that they might more Certainly know what they had to do,
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and that it be by such as have authority and power. And this way God himself took in giving the Jews a Law:
and that it be by such as have Authority and power. And this Way God himself took in giving the jews a Law:
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for first, he wrote it with his own fingers, and then published it by the Ministry of Moses who was their leader and governour.
for First, he wrote it with his own fingers, and then published it by the Ministry of Moses who was their leader and governor.
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But for the introduction of the Gospel, it pleased God to take a far different course, that is, to commit all to the preaching of a few poor despicable Fisher-men, who were only private men, of no authority;
But for the introduction of the Gospel, it pleased God to take a Far different course, that is, to commit all to the preaching of a few poor despicable Fishermen, who were only private men, of no Authority;
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and of whose Gospel they had no knowledge, but from what was to be taken from their mouths.
and of whose Gospel they had no knowledge, but from what was to be taken from their mouths.
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And that when first preached, was by some esteemed no better then a distemper, yea, plain drunkenness:
And that when First preached, was by Some esteemed no better then a distemper, yea, plain Drunkenness:
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yet, thus it pleased God to put the words of eternal life into these earthen v•ssels,
yet, thus it pleased God to put the words of Eternal life into these earthen v•ssels,
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and by that means to make his own power known, and by that folly to confound the wisdom of the world.
and by that means to make his own power known, and by that folly to confound the Wisdom of the world.
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But for our preaching, though it may have many times too good a title to foolishness in preaching,
But for our preaching, though it may have many times too good a title to foolishness in preaching,
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yet not to the foolishnesse of preaching:
yet not to the foolishness of preaching:
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for, those obstacles remov'd, it is the ordinary way by which all knowledge, humane as well as divine, is communicated:
for, those obstacles removed, it is the ordinary Way by which all knowledge, humane as well as divine, is communicated:
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My meaning is, that hearing now is to be looked upon as the common natural instrument to receive instruction,
My meaning is, that hearing now is to be looked upon as the Common natural Instrument to receive instruction,
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and therefore no benefit to be reckon'd on from it, but what is common to all other learning and knowledge, that is, by serious studying,
and Therefore no benefit to be reckoned on from it, but what is Common to all other learning and knowledge, that is, by serious studying,
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and diligently pondering the things we hear; for if we trust to any secret, sacramental, mystical vertue in hearing:
and diligently pondering the things we hear; for if we trust to any secret, sacramental, mystical virtue in hearing:
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that profit we should get by the Word we may lose by the Hearing.
that profit we should get by the Word we may loose by the Hearing.
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Therefore take heed how you hear; for this is a second way of putting Gods word under a Bushel.
Therefore take heed how you hear; for this is a second Way of putting God's word under a Bushel.
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There is another way, which in part at least puts under the Bushel too, when we confine it to the Sermon:
There is Another Way, which in part At least puts under the Bushel too, when we confine it to the Sermon:
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whereas that is of little use, if Gods word be not in it;
whereas that is of little use, if God's word be not in it;
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they say, The word is of as little, if it be not in a Sermon, which is a derogation to the goodness and bounty of Almighty God, who hath dispensed his Divine Truth so many wayes besides: as, First by Reading;
they say, The word is of as little, if it be not in a Sermon, which is a derogation to the Goodness and bounty of Almighty God, who hath dispensed his Divine Truth so many ways beside: as, First by Reading;
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for though when Gods Word was preached onely, it could be onely heard;
for though when God's Word was preached only, it could be only herd;
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yet when it was a Scripture, it might be known, as all other Writings, by reading also:
yet when it was a Scripture, it might be known, as all other Writings, by reading also:
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for this reason S. Paul sets Timothy to his Book, Till I come give attendance to reading;
for this reason S. Paul sets Timothy to his Book, Till I come give attendance to reading;
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Search the Scriptures, for therein you think you have eternal life; Search the Scriptures, for therein you think you have Eternal life;
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and search we cannot unless we read them, that by reading we may finde the way to eternal life:
and search we cannot unless we read them, that by reading we may find the Way to Eternal life:
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yea, though all were to be done by preaching, Reading is that too:
yea, though all were to be done by preaching, Reading is that too:
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For Moses had in old time them that preached him, being read in the Synagogues every Sabbath-day, Acts 15.21.For Moses had in old time them that preached him, being read in the Synagogues every Sabbath-day, Acts 15.21.
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Secondly, By writing, Gods Word works Faith in us, if S. John was not mistaken when he said, These things have I written unto you, that ye may know ye have eternal life,
Secondly, By writing, God's Word works Faith in us, if S. John was not mistaken when he said, These things have I written unto you, that you may know you have Eternal life,
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and that ye may believe in the name of the Son of God. Good writers are in their kinde good Preachers.and that you may believe in the name of the Son of God. Good writers Are in their kind good Preachers.
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Why then should any be scandalized at the Preacher, that looks upon his Book where his Ser. mon is written.
Why then should any be scandalized At the Preacher, that looks upon his Book where his Ser. mon is written.
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Indeed, if men now were to speak as the Apostles did, as the Spirit gave them utterance, it were a great mistake to look for him in a Book:
Indeed, if men now were to speak as the Apostles did, as the Spirit gave them utterance, it were a great mistake to look for him in a Book:
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But if we, as all must take Gods Word out of the Scripture;
But if we, as all must take God's Word out of the Scripture;
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and every Preacher, if he be not too bold with God and his Auditors, that he may speak from thence what is both true and seasonable, prepares by writing that which he is to preach;
and every Preacher, if he be not too bold with God and his Auditors, that he may speak from thence what is both true and seasonable, prepares by writing that which he is to preach;
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the Sermon is the same in the Pulpit that it was in the study, and though the Preacher that looks in his Book be the worse, the Sermon I am sure is not.
the Sermon is the same in the Pulpit that it was in the study, and though the Preacher that looks in his Book be the Worse, the Sermon I am sure is not.
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We may receive the fruit of God's Word in the virtuous life and example of others;
We may receive the fruit of God's Word in the virtuous life and Exampl of Others;
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for this St Paul calls the holding forth the Word of Life, Phil. 2.16. That ye may be blameless, the Sons of God, without rebuke, holding forth the Word of Life; i. e.
for this Saint Paul calls the holding forth the Word of Life, Philip 2.16. That you may be blameless, the Sons of God, without rebuke, holding forth the Word of Life; i. e.
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it is visible and legible in all our actions and demeanour.
it is visible and legible in all our actions and demeanour.
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Thus a Man may be a Preacher of God's Word, though he be not in Orders:
Thus a Man may be a Preacher of God's Word, though he be not in Order:
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Yea, Women, that are forbidden to speak in the Church, may thus convert their Husbands at home.
Yea, Women, that Are forbidden to speak in the Church, may thus convert their Husbands At home.
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Likewise, ye Wives be in subjection to your Husbands, that if any obey not the Word (that is, Likewise, you Wives be in subjection to your Husbands, that if any obey not the Word (that is,
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when it is preached) they also may without the Word be won by the conversation of the Wife.
when it is preached) they also may without the Word be wone by the Conversation of the Wife.
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So powerful and effectual is God's Word, that it works by example, though on the weakest Vessels.
So powerful and effectual is God's Word, that it works by Exampl, though on the Weakest Vessels.
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There be divers ways of preaching in the more proper sense, besides the Sermon; for preaching is either publick or private, as we learn from St Paul, Acts 20.20.
There be diverse ways of preaching in the more proper sense, beside the Sermon; for preaching is either public or private, as we Learn from Saint Paul, Acts 20.20.
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where he gives account to the Elders of Ephesus of himself, That he had taught them publickly, and from house to house.
where he gives account to the Elders of Ephesus of himself, That he had taught them publicly, and from house to house.
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Sure he did not make a formal Sermon in every house he came into, but as occasion and opportunity was given, by Conference he made known to them the Will of God.
Sure he did not make a formal Sermon in every house he Come into, but as occasion and opportunity was given, by Conference he made known to them the Will of God.
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Again, Publick preaching is not all of a kind;
Again, Public preaching is not all of a kind;
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for that may be, either by laying the Foundation, the Principles of the Doctrine of Christ, as the Apostle calls them, Heb. 6.1. which we call Catechising.
for that may be, either by laying the Foundation, the Principles of the Doctrine of christ, as the Apostle calls them, Hebrew 6.1. which we call Catechising.
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If this be not Preaching, if laying the Foundation be not edifying, we shall make but a sorry Building.
If this be not Preaching, if laying the Foundation be not edifying, we shall make but a sorry Building.
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If this Foundation of Faith be not well laid, every new wind of Doctrine that rises blows it straight down again.
If this Foundation of Faith be not well laid, every new wind of Doctrine that rises blows it straight down again.
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In these several ways, besides the Sermon, is God's Word effectual.
In these several ways, beside the Sermon, is God's Word effectual.
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Now if we put all these under the bushel, and set up the Sermon only, we had need need take heed how how we hear that;
Now if we put all these under the bushel, and Set up the Sermon only, we had need need take heed how how we hear that;
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for if that wherein all our hope and confidence lies should go under the bushel too, we are in a sad case.
for if that wherein all our hope and confidence lies should go under the bushel too, we Are in a sad case.
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It will therefore neerly concern us to take heed, That God's Word be not lost in the Sermon, i. e. that the power of it, which consists in the evident conviction of truth, be not lost in formalities and impertinences, commonly us'd in Sermons.
It will Therefore nearly concern us to take heed, That God's Word be not lost in the Sermon, i. e. that the power of it, which consists in the evident conviction of truth, be not lost in formalities and impertinences, commonly used in Sermons.
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As when little regard is given by some to God's Word, unless the Sermon presents it self dress'd up with all the curiosities of Art, Language, and Phansie too;
As when little regard is given by Some to God's Word, unless the Sermon presents it self dressed up with all the curiosities of Art, Language, and Fancy too;
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which sometimes so disguises it, as it can hardly be known from a Poem.
which sometime so disguises it, as it can hardly be known from a Poem.
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But for the true use of Ornaments of Art and Speech, if they make us love our duties the more,
But for the true use of Ornament of Art and Speech, if they make us love our duties the more,
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as they make us more in love with hearing, I should think it well bestow'd.
as they make us more in love with hearing, I should think it well bestowed.
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But if painted Sermons be like painted Glass, that makes a Room beautiful, but intercepts too much the light, it may well go in the rank too of those things which put God's Word under the bushel.
But if painted Sermons be like painted Glass, that makes a Room beautiful, but intercepts too much the Light, it may well go in the rank too of those things which put God's Word under the bushel.
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The same is done too with a coarser sort of Forms, which have no title to be divine,
The same is done too with a coarser sort of Forms, which have no title to be divine,
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but that they want humane Learning.
but that they want humane Learning.
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And yet if God's Word be not in that jejune formal dress, it will not be so kindly received by those who out of a seeming tenderness of the liberty of God's Word, are afraid that the Churches Form should bind it,
And yet if God's Word be not in that jejune formal dress, it will not be so kindly received by those who out of a seeming tenderness of the liberty of God's Word, Are afraid that the Churches From should bind it,
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and spare not to fetter it in cold formalities of their own, in which it languisheth to nothing.
and spare not to fetter it in cold formalities of their own, in which it Languishes to nothing.
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Again, God's Word must needs be put under a bushel, when it is put into the bushel;
Again, God's Word must needs be put under a bushel, when it is put into the bushel;
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I mean, when it is heard by measure:
I mean, when it is herd by measure:
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I do not mean the measure of Faith here in the Text, the measure of the Sanctuary; but the common Market-measure;
I do not mean the measure of Faith Here in the Text, the measure of the Sanctuary; but the Common Market-measure;
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as when we must have an Hour-glass full at least, and somwhat running over, to make a just Sermon;
as when we must have an Hourglass full At least, and somewhat running over, to make a just Sermon;
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though the particulars be as incoherent both with the Text and themselves, as the sand that measures them;
though the particulars be as incoherent both with the Text and themselves, as the sand that measures them;
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yet if it runs on smoothly, and fills up the time, all is well. There is as little good from Sermons when they are heard by tale;
yet if it runs on smoothly, and fills up the time, all is well. There is as little good from Sermons when they Are herd by tale;
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if we have not our full number, as well as our full measure, two at the least a day, the poor people are starv'd.
if we have not our full number, as well as our full measure, two At the least a day, the poor people Are starved.
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They would pity my simplicity, if I should take upon me to confute it out of vain Philosophy,
They would pity my simplicity, if I should take upon me to confute it out of vain Philosophy,
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and tell them out of it, That quantitatis nulla est efficacia: I shall, with their good leaves, from St Paul, (out of the place I named before) to Timothy, shew them, That there is no efficacy in quantity:
and tell them out of it, That quantitatis nulla est Efficacy: I shall, with their good leaves, from Saint Paul, (out of the place I nam before) to Timothy, show them, That there is no efficacy in quantity:
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What a bedroll of sins doth he lay at their doors that heap to themselves Teachers? There was a heap of sins under a heap of Sermons. And no wonder;
What a bedroll of Sins does he lay At their doors that heap to themselves Teachers? There was a heap of Sins under a heap of Sermons. And no wonder;
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for being after their owne lust, the more commonly the worse.
for being After their own lust, the more commonly the Worse.
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There be many other things to be taken heed of in hea•ing, which intercept and obstruct the light of God's Word:
There be many other things to be taken heed of in hea•ing, which intercept and obstruct the Light of God's Word:
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But because the time wears away, I will add but one more. That out of ignorance or ill will we do not misconstrue what we hear;
But Because the time wears away, I will add but one more. That out of ignorance or ill will we do not misconstrue what we hear;
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as St Peter observ'd some to do with St Paul 's Epistles, which they wrested to their own destruction.
as Saint Peter observed Some to do with Saint Paul is Epistles, which they wrested to their own destruction.
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And this I rather add in my own defence, lest that which is spoken in favour of hearing, should be interpreted a discouragement to it;
And this I rather add in my own defence, lest that which is spoken in favour of hearing, should be interpreted a discouragement to it;
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because people generally are not so well affected as they should be to so good a duty, who had more need of fire to heat them, than Water to cool them.
Because people generally Are not so well affected as they should be to so good a duty, who had more need of fire to heat them, than Water to cool them.
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It had been to better purpose, you will say, if I had taken my Text out of S. James; Be swift to hear.
It had been to better purpose, you will say, if I had taken my Text out of S. James; Be swift to hear.
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But I beseech you not to be mistaken. That which hath been said doth not take us off our speed:
But I beseech you not to be mistaken. That which hath been said does not take us off our speed:
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We may be still as swift to hear as our Zeal can carry us. It puts us only in our right way, that we do not run in vain.
We may be still as swift to hear as our Zeal can carry us. It puts us only in our right Way, that we do not run in vain.
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It is only to take God's Word from under the bushel, where it doth no good;
It is only to take God's Word from under the bushel, where it does no good;
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that we may set it on the candlestick, from whence we may receive the light of it,
that we may Set it on the candlestick, from whence we may receive the Light of it,
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and in that the benefit of our Saviour's advice, to take heed how we hear;
and in that the benefit of our Saviour's Advice, to take heed how we hear;
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which is the second part of our care in the affirmative, by setting Gods Word on the candlestick.
which is the second part of our care in the affirmative, by setting God's Word on the candlestick.
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To set God's Word on the Candlestick, is to set it where we may receive the light of it; and that is, first,
To Set God's Word on the Candlestick, is to Set it where we may receive the Light of it; and that is, First,
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By a particular use and application of it to our selves that hear;
By a particular use and application of it to our selves that hear;
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for though Preachers have commonly these words in their Sermons, Uses, and Application, and they know best why they use them, I do not;
for though Preachers have commonly these words in their Sermons, Uses, and Application, and they know best why they use them, I do not;
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for sure I am, they are more proper to the Hearers. The Preacher gives the Doctrine, but the Hearers must make the Use and Application.
for sure I am, they Are more proper to the Hearers. The Preacher gives the Doctrine, but the Hearers must make the Use and Application.
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No Preacher can say, as Nathan to David, Thou art the Man; unless he have a special Commission, as he had from God.
No Preacher can say, as Nathan to David, Thou art the Man; unless he have a special Commission, as he had from God.
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No Preacher hath access to our Consciences;
No Preacher hath access to our Consciences;
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at that Bar every man must be his own Judg and Witness, and as there shall be cause, pronounce Sentence against himself, Thou art the Man.
At that Bar every man must be his own Judge and Witness, and as there shall be cause, pronounce Sentence against himself, Thou art the Man.
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If we sit at the Sermon as men unconcern'd for any thing but the hearing of it, to us it is all one as if it had been still under the Bushel, and not upon the Candlestick.
If we fit At the Sermon as men unconcerned for any thing but the hearing of it, to us it is all one as if it had been still under the Bushel, and not upon the Candlestick.
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If we hear, and make no use of it, we leave out the best part of the Sermon;
If we hear, and make no use of it, we leave out the best part of the Sermon;
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for the Hearers make bad Sermons, as well as Preachers. But when a fault or error is reprehended, must every Hearer pronounce himself guilty! Certainly No;
for the Hearers make bad Sermons, as well as Preachers. But when a fault or error is reprehended, must every Hearer pronounce himself guilty! Certainly No;
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for that were injustice to condemn the innocent.
for that were injustice to condemn the innocent.
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Though the Sermon condemns not every man that hears it, yet it puts every man upon his trial, to let the light into his own bosom, to see whether he be guilty or not.
Though the Sermon condemns not every man that hears it, yet it puts every man upon his trial, to let the Light into his own bosom, to see whither he be guilty or not.
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If guilty, let him do as guilty men do, sue for mercy, and pardon, and amendment:
If guilty, let him do as guilty men do, sue for mercy, and pardon, and amendment:
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If not guilty, let him enjoy the comfort of that, If our heart condemns us not,
If not guilty, let him enjoy the Comfort of that, If our heart condemns us not,
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then have we confidence towards God, 1 Joh. 3.21. And happy is he that condemneth not himself, Rom. 14.22. Guilty, or not guilty, we have benefit by the light that actually shines upon us;then have we confidence towards God, 1 John 3.21. And happy is he that Condemneth not himself, Rom. 14.22. Guilty, or not guilty, we have benefit by the Light that actually shines upon us;
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for so it doth in the Candlestick. A light in a Candlestick inlightens every one alike that comes into the room.
for so it does in the Candlestick. A Light in a Candlestick inlightens every one alike that comes into the room.
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If a light be brought to us which none can see but he that brings it, it may very well be suspected to be none of God's Lights,
If a Light be brought to us which none can see but he that brings it, it may very well be suspected to be none of God's Lights,
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because it will not stand in a Candlestick, so as to be seen by others. And many such there be, who must be allowed to hold special intelligence with God,
Because it will not stand in a Candlestick, so as to be seen by Others. And many such there be, who must be allowed to hold special intelligence with God,
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and by private illumination from the Spirit, see clearer and farther into the darkest Mysteries than any of the Doctors or Rabbies.
and by private illumination from the Spirit, see clearer and farther into the Darkest Mysteres than any of the Doctors or Rabbies.
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They put me in minde of some, though not the best sort of Creatures, yet in the dark see better then others;
They put me in mind of Some, though not the best sort of Creatures, yet in the dark see better then Others;
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as the Owle, the Cat, and the Bat: of which I have known Philosophers give this reason:
as the Owl, the Cat, and the Bat: of which I have known Philosophers give this reason:
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That rayes of light do naturally stream from their eyes, by which the Medium and Aire about is enlightned;
That rays of Light do naturally stream from their eyes, by which the Medium and Air about is enlightened;
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This at best, if there be any such, is a light which none sees but them.
This At best, if there be any such, is a Light which none sees but them.
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Now if those illuminated seers be such that their light is not where Gods Word should be in a Candlestick, where it may be seen of all, it is indeed no better then Owles light that shines onely out of their own eyes.
Now if those illuminated seers be such that their Light is not where God's Word should be in a Candlestick, where it may be seen of all, it is indeed no better then Owls Light that shines only out of their own eyes.
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A light in a Candlestick doth not only enlighten all the persons, but all the parts also of the room, every corner, the darkest and most secret places:
A Light in a Candlestick does not only enlighten all the Persons, but all the parts also of the room, every corner, the Darkest and most secret places:
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it shines not only upon our cloathes and faces, (i. e.) our outward fashion and demeanor,
it shines not only upon our clothes and faces, (i. e.) our outward fashion and demeanour,
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but as God requireth truth in the inward parts, thither must the light go too, to the most retired Closets and Cabinets within, to the very thoughts and inrentions of the heart.
but as God requires truth in the inward parts, thither must the Light go too, to the most retired Closets and Cabinets within, to the very thoughts and inrentions of the heart.
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It is sharper then any two-edged Sword that enters between the joint and themarrow. Light will pierce through where no Sword can go, at the least hole and crevise. It is sharper then any two-edged Sword that enters between the joint and themarrow. Light will pierce through where no Sword can go, At the least hold and crevice.
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If all our actions of greatest secrecy receive not light and direction from Gods Word, we do not set it in a Candlestick,
If all our actions of greatest secrecy receive not Light and direction from God's Word, we do not Set it in a Candlestick,
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for there nothing is hid from the light thereof. A Candle in a Candlestick, as it gives light to every part of the room,
for there nothing is hid from the Light thereof. A Candle in a Candlestick, as it gives Light to every part of the room,
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so it doth to all the work and business in it.
so it does to all the work and business in it.
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It shews not only the end of all eternal rest and happiness, but is a light unto the paths that lead to it.
It shows not only the end of all Eternal rest and happiness, but is a Light unto the paths that led to it.
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It holds us not onely upon the gaze of the glory and joyes of heaven,
It holds us not only upon the gaze of the glory and Joys of heaven,
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but carries us through the darker mysteries of faith, and the more unpleasing wayes of Repentance and Mortification.
but carries us through the Darker Mysteres of faith, and the more unpleasing ways of Repentance and Mortification.
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The Gospel is not the power of God to salvation, unless it be also the power of God upon all the steps and degrees to it.
The Gospel is not the power of God to salvation, unless it be also the power of God upon all the steps and Degrees to it.
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In a Candlestick it is a light all over, from one side of the room to the other.
In a Candlestick it is a Light all over, from one side of the room to the other.
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Lastly, From Gods Word in a Candlestick, we do Totam lucem recipere, take the benefit of the whole light in all the effects and operations of it.
Lastly, From God's Word in a Candlestick, we do whole lucem recipere, take the benefit of the Whole Light in all the effects and operations of it.
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It is a word of instruction, a word of exhortation, a word of comfort, a word of reproof, a word of promise,
It is a word of instruction, a word of exhortation, a word of Comfort, a word of reproof, a word of promise,
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and a word of command, and so serves us in all our necessities.
and a word of command, and so serves us in all our necessities.
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It instructs the ignorant, corrects the obstinate, comforts the dejected, dejects the proud, quiets the passions, invites by promises, binds by commands.
It instructs the ignorant, corrects the obstinate, comforts the dejected, dejects the proud, quiets the passion, invites by promises, binds by commands.
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If we pick and chuse, lay hold on the word of consolation, not of correction; of promises, not of commands.
If we pick and choose, lay hold on the word of consolation, not of correction; of promises, not of commands.
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We take the light as men do out of a dark Lanthorn, from one side onely, no more then looks towards our private ends and interest.
We take the Light as men do out of a dark Lantern, from one side only, no more then looks towards our private ends and Interest.
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But in a Candlestick the light dilates it self impartially in all the several powers of it;
But in a Candlestick the Light dilates it self impartially in all the several Powers of it;
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there is no parcelling or dividing in that, all or none; we must totam lucem recipere.
there is no parcelling or dividing in that, all or none; we must Whole lucem recipere.
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So much difference we see there is between Gods Word in a Candlestick, and under a Bushel;
So much difference we see there is between God's Word in a Candlestick, and under a Bushel;
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and how much benefit comes by the one, and how little by the other.
and how much benefit comes by the one, and how little by the other.
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If we take not heed to this, we fall into the common, but dangerrous error, That when we have heard the Sermon, we have done our duty for that time,
If we take not heed to this, we fallen into the Common, but dangerrous error, That when we have herd the Sermon, we have done our duty for that time,
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though we neither heed what or how we hear.
though we neither heed what or how we hear.
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And yet according to that onely, Sermons are, as S. Paul speaks of them in the person of the Preacher, a savour of life, or a savour of death.
And yet according to that only, Sermons Are, as S. Paul speaks of them in the person of the Preacher, a savour of life, or a savour of death.
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As the evil servant was judg'd out of his own mouth, so shall the careless hearer out of his own ears.
As the evil servant was judged out of his own Mouth, so shall the careless hearer out of his own ears.
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And more I could not say, if I had more time. It is that whereon life or death depends;
And more I could not say, if I had more time. It is that whereon life or death depends;
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therefore Take heed what you hear. FINIS.
Therefore Take heed what you hear. FINIS.
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