A SERMON Preached Before His MAJESTY AT WHITE-HALL. GAL. vi. v. 7.8. Be not deceived, God is not mocked, for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
A SERMON Preached Before His MAJESTY AT WHITEHALL. GAL. vi. v. 7.8. Be not deceived, God is not mocked, for whatsoever a man Soweth, that shall he also reap.
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BEfore we look into the particulars of the Doctrine of this Text, we may from the Preface [ Be not deceived ] learn so much of the nature of it, that we are either in danger to be deceived,
BEfore we look into the particulars of the Doctrine of this Text, we may from the Preface [ Be not deceived ] Learn so much of the nature of it, that we Are either in danger to be deceived,
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It will therefore be necessary, first to implore the aid and assistance of Gods grace, which is the best Guide to lead us through the intricate ways of Errour and Deceit, &c. The Text it self seems not at first sight to answer the expectation which the Preface hath raised of Danger to us.
It will Therefore be necessary, First to implore the aid and assistance of God's grace, which is the best Guide to led us through the intricate ways of Error and Deceit, etc. The Text it self seems not At First sighed to answer the expectation which the Preface hath raised of Danger to us.
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For the General, I must confess, it is a truth wherein few or none are deceived, not any Gardener or Plough-man, never so simple, that looks to reap what he hath not sown.
For the General, I must confess, it is a truth wherein few or none Are deceived, not any Gardener or Ploughman, never so simple, that looks to reap what he hath not sown.
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So far we may possibly digest this truth in the General, and fear not much to be deceived, but when we come to Particulars, where it touches our own flesh and spirit, though it be as true as the General,
So Far we may possibly digest this truth in the General, and Fear not much to be deceived, but when we come to Particulars, where it touches our own Flesh and Spirit, though it be as true as the General,
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For this reason I shall lay that aside, as lefs liable to fraud, and bestow our care at this time upon this to which the Apostle directs his, where we are in danger to be deceived;
For this reason I shall lay that aside, as lefs liable to fraud, and bestow our care At this time upon this to which the Apostle directs his, where we Are in danger to be deceived;
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and not a little necessary for these times in which our beloved Liberty hath rifled so far into the Mysteries of Religion, and digged so much about the Foundation, that the House is in danger;
and not a little necessary for these times in which our Beloved Liberty hath rifled so Far into the Mysteres of Religion, and dug so much about the Foundation, that the House is in danger;
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What other sense then will the words more properly bear? To the flesh, and to the spirit, imply rather the soil wherein they are to sowe, then the seed, and are as two Fields in which God sets all men to work.
What other sense then will the words more properly bear? To the Flesh, and to the Spirit, imply rather the soil wherein they Are to sow, then the seed, and Are as two Fields in which God sets all men to work.
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yet we may consider them apart, and so we saw them in our Saviour, who took our flesh upon him, that is, our natural and civil condition of life, he had all the infirmities of the one except sin,
yet we may Consider them apart, and so we saw them in our Saviour, who took our Flesh upon him, that is, our natural and civil condition of life, he had all the infirmities of the one except since,
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yet he at last wearied, sate down to write a Book to teach others, that all was Vanity, and that is but another word to signifie Corruption. And David, as well of observation as experience, I my self have seen the ungodly in great power flourishing like a green Bay tree;
yet he At last wearied, sat down to write a Book to teach Others, that all was Vanity, and that is but Another word to signify Corruption. And David, as well of observation as experience, I my self have seen the ungodly in great power flourishing like a green Bay tree;
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And least we should think this the portion onely of the ungodly, Psal. 49.9. Wise men also die and perish together, as well as the ignorant and foolish, and leave their riches for others;
And lest we should think this the portion only of the ungodly, Psalm 49.9. Wise men also die and perish together, as well as the ignorant and foolish, and leave their riches for Others;
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Lastly, How well soever he speeds here, and that the Glory of his house be increased, yet this will be certain, ( vers. 17.) He shall carry nothing away with him when he dieth,
Lastly, How well soever he speeds Here, and that the Glory of his house be increased, yet this will be certain, (vers. 17.) He shall carry nothing away with him when he Dieth,
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I make the more haste through this Field of the Flesh, that we may stay the longer in that of the Spirit, where our labour and tillage will be to better purpose,
I make the more haste through this Field of the Flesh, that we may stay the longer in that of the Spirit, where our labour and tillage will be to better purpose,
for ye see the best that can be hoped for from the other, is but to flourish as a Flower of that Field, and that Psal. 103.19. as soon as the wind goeth over it is gone. Nullus flos nisi novus.
for you see the best that can be hoped for from the other, is but to flourish as a Flower of that Field, and that Psalm 103.19. as soon as the wind Goes over it is gone. Nullus flos nisi Novus.
But the growth and increase from the field of the Spirit is incorruptible, that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for us, 1 Pet. 1.4. for he that soweth, &c.
But the growth and increase from the field of the Spirit is incorruptible, that fades not away, reserved in heaven for us, 1 Pet. 1.4. for he that Soweth, etc.
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Both these would deserve to be well considered, but because they who have some diffidence of a life hereafter to come, have not the confidence to say so;
Both these would deserve to be well considered, but Because they who have Some diffidence of a life hereafter to come, have not the confidence to say so;
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That here, first it will be necessary, that whatever else deceives them, to see, that a misunderstanding of the words give no occasion to it, to know what this sowing to the Spirit is,
That Here, First it will be necessary, that whatever Else deceives them, to see, that a misunderstanding of the words give no occasion to it, to know what this sowing to the Spirit is,
1. Christ is the Author of this life, For as in Adam all die, so in Christ shall all be made alive, 1 Cor. 15.4. And 2 Tim. 1.10. Our Lord Jesus Christ hath abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light.
1. christ is the Author of this life, For as in Adam all die, so in christ shall all be made alive, 1 Cor. 15.4. And 2 Tim. 1.10. Our Lord jesus christ hath abolished death, and brought life and immortality to Light.
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2. Another Competitor with the Spirit, is the Gospel, that is the immortal seed of this life, Being born again by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever, 1 Pet. 1.23. It is the Power of God to Salvation.
2. another Competitor with the Spirit, is the Gospel, that is the immortal seed of this life, Being born again by the Word of God, which lives and Abideth for ever, 1 Pet. 1.23. It is the Power of God to Salvation.
3. Faith puts in to the same Claim, The Just shall live by Faith, Rom. 1.17. And 1 Tim. 1.16. St. Paul professeth that Jesus Christ had set forth him as a Pattern to all them who should hereafter believe on him to everlasting life.
3. Faith puts in to the same Claim, The Just shall live by Faith, Rom. 1.17. And 1 Tim. 1.16. Saint Paul Professes that jesus christ had Set forth him as a Pattern to all them who should hereafter believe on him to everlasting life.
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Are ye so foolish having begun in the spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? The Spirit is the Gospel, and the Law the Flesh: they are so called Heb. 9.10.
are you so foolish having begun in the Spirit, Are you now made perfect by the Flesh? The Spirit is the Gospel, and the Law the Flesh: they Are so called Hebrew 9.10.
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First, For those that make their title to life from Christ alone, that they are Christians at large, not to be tied up by any particular rules of Faith or Obedience, that is to divide Christ from his Gospel against his own will, who promised to reward them that forsook any thing for his sake and the Gospel, he joins them both together, Mark 10.29. and will not own them for his friends that do not all that he commands them, John 15. and they shall find more Work-commandments in the Gospel then a fantastical name of Christianity.
First, For those that make their title to life from christ alone, that they Are Christians At large, not to be tied up by any particular rules of Faith or obedience, that is to divide christ from his Gospel against his own will, who promised to reward them that forsook any thing for his sake and the Gospel, he joins them both together, Mark 10.29. and will not own them for his Friends that do not all that he commands them, John 15. and they shall find more Work-commandments in the Gospel then a fantastical name of Christianity.
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Whilest by this means they think to avoid Schism, they make one, for they are Schismaticks upon record, 1 Cor. 1.10. It is declared (saith Saint Paul ) that there are divisions, the Greek word is Schisms among you;
Whilst by this means they think to avoid Schism, they make one, for they Are Schismatics upon record, 1 Cor. 1.10. It is declared (Says Faint Paul) that there Are divisions, the Greek word is Schisms among you;
every one of you saith I am of Paul, I am of Apollos, I am of Cephas, I am of Christ. Is that a Schism to be for Christ? Yes sure, it is dividing of him; for he adds;
every one of you Says I am of Paul, I am of Apollos, I am of Cephas, I am of christ. Is that a Schism to be for christ? Yes sure, it is dividing of him; for he adds;
or severity of their Discipline, sought to shroud themselves under the name of Christ, not out of a great respect to him and his Doctrine, which we may well presume could not differ,
or severity of their Discipline, sought to shroud themselves under the name of christ, not out of a great respect to him and his Doctrine, which we may well presume could not differ,
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So fully was the Mystery of Christ made known in the Gospel by the Spirit, that St. John gives a charge, that if there come any that bring not that Doctrine, not to receive him, nor bid him God speed, 2 Joh. 10. This Doctrine serves not many mens purpose, they must have other Doctrines,
So Fully was the Mystery of christ made known in the Gospel by the Spirit, that Saint John gives a charge, that if there come any that bring not that Doctrine, not to receive him, nor bid him God speed, 2 John 10. This Doctrine serves not many men's purpose, they must have other Doctrines,
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But are we to look for no other Instruction from the Spirit, but what is already taught in the Gospel? that is to depose him of his Office from the time that the Gospel was first revealed,
But Are we to look for no other Instruction from the Spirit, but what is already taught in the Gospel? that is to depose him of his Office from the time that the Gospel was First revealed,
there is the Spirit of Sanctification, whereof we have continual need, to infuse all divine Graces and Vertues into us, to assist and strengthen us in all our infirmities, to lead us out of temptations, troubles,
there is the Spirit of Sanctification, whereof we have continual need, to infuse all divine Graces and Virtues into us, to assist and strengthen us in all our infirmities, to led us out of temptations, Troubles,
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For when any difficulty or contention arise about them, we may and must pray for the Spirits assistance, to clear our understandings, by removing pride and prejudice that obscure it;
For when any difficulty or contention arise about them, we may and must pray for the Spirits assistance, to clear our understandings, by removing pride and prejudice that Obscure it;
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For if we speak of bearing witness properly, the publick Spirit in the Gospel will effect that where it gives this testimony, That whosoever believes, repents,
For if we speak of bearing witness properly, the public Spirit in the Gospel will Effect that where it gives this testimony, That whosoever believes, repents,
but I shall onely take notice here of the insufficiency of the Plea of that Faith, which by those that invented it, is called, Fides specialis misericordiae, that no man is justified,
but I shall only take notice Here of the insufficiency of the Plea of that Faith, which by those that invented it, is called, Fides Specialis Mercy, that no man is justified,
The Faith of the Gospel they think is too general, without life, and common to the Devils, who believe and tremble; they are Believers and Quakers too,
The Faith of the Gospel they think is too general, without life, and Common to the Devils, who believe and tremble; they Are Believers and Quakers too,
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Circumcision availeth not any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith that worketh by love, Gal. 5.6. I think no man hath so much charity for the Devils, as to think they have any.
Circumcision availeth not any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith that works by love, Gal. 5.6. I think no man hath so much charity for the Devils, as to think they have any.
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Now if this Faith cannot come by hearing, what will become of our Sermons? indeed, of any thing that can be called Religion or Sowing to the Spirit? for that leads us a way to Heaven through believing some mysteries we understand not, through many a heavy and hard law of mortification and denying our selves;
Now if this Faith cannot come by hearing, what will become of our Sermons? indeed, of any thing that can be called Religion or Sowing to the Spirit? for that leads us a Way to Heaven through believing Some Mysteres we understand not, through many a heavy and hard law of mortification and denying our selves;
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whereas this Faith cuts off all that, and may well go for sowing to the flesh. For first, in favour to this, it shrinks up all the duties of the Gospel into Faith;
whereas this Faith cuts off all that, and may well go for sowing to the Flesh. For First, in favour to this, it shrinks up all the duties of the Gospel into Faith;
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and yet hath the advantage above the rest, that it is here expresly called, sowing to the Spirit; and what that is, we shall learn from the Verse precedent; where
and yet hath the advantage above the rest, that it is Here expressly called, sowing to the Spirit; and what that is, we shall Learn from the Verse precedent; where
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I note this Fallacy in common, that it be not made use of here on our particular, to mislead us from the due regard ought to be given to the maintenance of those that minister in the Gospel;
I note this Fallacy in Common, that it be not made use of Here on our particular, to mislead us from the due regard ought to be given to the maintenance of those that minister in the Gospel;
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It hath fewer friends to speak for it I confess, but the true reason why I do it, is because it was the particular occasion of the Apostles delivering this doctrine;
It hath fewer Friends to speak for it I confess, but the true reason why I do it, is Because it was the particular occasion of the Apostles delivering this Doctrine;
Our worldly Goods by nature and kind are Carnal, yet being sown to the Spirit, become spiritual, they are infranchised and incorporate into the Family and Retinue of the Spirit, they alter their property, not by imprinting any real indelible character into them,
Our worldly Goods by nature and kind Are Carnal, yet being sown to the Spirit, become spiritual, they Are enfranchised and incorporate into the Family and Retinue of the Spirit, they altar their property, not by imprinting any real indelible character into them,
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When the Flesh serves the Spirit it is advanced above her condition, the Volatile nature of the Flesh is fixed by the Spirit, and helps to make up the title to everlasting life.
When the Flesh serves the Spirit it is advanced above her condition, the Volatile nature of the Flesh is fixed by the Spirit, and helps to make up the title to everlasting life.
I can speak of my own knowledge, that there are many hundreds of Parishes in this Kingdom, where there is not so much yearly maintenance for serving the Cure,
I can speak of my own knowledge, that there Are many hundreds of Parishes in this Kingdom, where there is not so much yearly maintenance for serving the Cure,
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What reason can be given that the Ministers of a better Covenant should have a worse title? There are not many Estates in the World besides which God himself owns;
What reason can be given that the Ministers of a better Covenant should have a Worse title? There Are not many Estates in the World beside which God himself owns;
For while one saith, I am of Paul, and another I am of Apollos, are ye not carnal, 1 Cor. 3.4. So Rom. 16.17. They who cause divisions among you serve not the Lord Jesus Christ, but their own Bellies;
For while one Says, I am of Paul, and Another I am of Apollos, Are you not carnal, 1 Cor. 3.4. So Rom. 16.17. They who cause divisions among you serve not the Lord jesus christ, but their own Bellies;
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If there be so much malignance and sowreness in Schisms and Divisions to turn Religion into Flesh, what shall we think of a Religion, in Design, that is made up all of Sects and Divisions? that must be all Flesh.
If there be so much malignance and sourness in Schisms and Divisions to turn Religion into Flesh, what shall we think of a Religion, in Design, that is made up all of Sects and Divisions? that must be all Flesh.
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though I think it might have been better called a Drag-net, that will fetch in all kind of Fish, good or bad, great or small, there will be room enough for Leviathan to take his pastime therein.
though I think it might have been better called a Dragnet, that will fetch in all kind of Fish, good or bad, great or small, there will be room enough for Leviathan to take his pastime therein.
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But will these prove so good company when they are in, for whose sake this should be done? Will they not rather give us cause to fear what the poor Trojans found,
But will these prove so good company when they Are in, for whose sake this should be done? Will they not rather give us cause to Fear what the poor Trojans found,
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when they broke down the old Walls of their City to let in a Horse with a Comprehensive Belly, that carried armed enemies enough to ruine them and their City.
when they broke down the old Walls of their city to let in a Horse with a Comprehensive Belly, that carried armed enemies enough to ruin them and their city.
And to pacifie these, the taking away the Walls will do no good, for they bring their Divisions with them into the Bowels of the Church, where the flame will be more fierce and dangerous,
And to pacify these, the taking away the Walls will do no good, for they bring their Divisions with them into the Bowels of the Church, where the flame will be more fierce and dangerous,
In the mean time our Sowing will be turned into Fighting, our Plough-shares into Swords; the field of the Spirit into a field of War, and thus we shall live in a perpetual storm.
In the mean time our Sowing will be turned into Fighting, our Ploughshares into Swords; the field of the Spirit into a field of War, and thus we shall live in a perpetual storm.
Now if neither Peace nor Charity have any share in framing this New Church, I may for a Conclusion ask the question our Saviour did the Jews concerning John 's Baptism, Is it from Heaven, or of men? or which is all one, is it from the Flesh or from the Spirit? If they shall say from the Flesh, all men will adjudge it to Corruption;
Now if neither Peace nor Charity have any share in framing this New Church, I may for a Conclusion ask the question our Saviour did the jews Concerning John is Baptism, Is it from Heaven, or of men? or which is all one, is it from the Flesh or from the Spirit? If they shall say from the Flesh, all men will adjudge it to Corruption;
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Can it be wisdom to draw that upon our selves, which God would not inflict but in vengeance? To make the Field of the Spirit no better then the Field of the Sluggard? Prov. 24.31.
Can it be Wisdom to draw that upon our selves, which God would not inflict but in vengeance? To make the Field of the Spirit no better then the Field of the Sluggard? Curae 24.31.
If I had kept my self to the proper work of the Preacher this day, which is Palm Sunday, I should have carried a Palm to the triumph of our Saviour entring into Jerusalem. But finding some so busie in strewing our way with THORNS, in stead of PALMS, I thought it fitter first to clear the way of them, to prepare it this day for a greater Triumph at Easter, over Sin, Death, and Hell.
If I had kept my self to the proper work of the Preacher this day, which is Palm Sunday, I should have carried a Palm to the triumph of our Saviour entering into Jerusalem. But finding Some so busy in strewing our Way with THORNS, in stead of PALMS, I Thought it fitter First to clear the Way of them, to prepare it this day for a greater Triumph At Easter, over since, Death, and Hell.
That which is dearest to us, our own Credit, that we be not men deceived; and that which ought to be Gods honour, that he be not mocked, are both engaged in the Truth of this Doctrine, that we do not rashly adventure to sowe what we would be loath to reap; and unwisely prefer that which will certainly and suddenly fade away,
That which is dearest to us, our own Credit, that we be not men deceived; and that which ought to be God's honour, that he be not mocked, Are both engaged in the Truth of this Doctrine, that we do not rashly adventure to sow what we would be loath to reap; and unwisely prefer that which will Certainly and suddenly fade away,
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