The bruised reed, or, A sermon preach'd at the cathedral church of St. Asaph, for the support of weak Christians by D. Maurice, D.D., sometime chaplain in New Colledge, Oxon.
and Hearers, (a division, which contains all the Members of the Church universal, the whole Christian World) for, in the Pharisees here, all Hearers may see what is to be avoided,
and Hearers, (a division, which contains all the Members of the Church universal, the Whole Christian World) for, in the Pharisees Here, all Hearers may see what is to be avoided,
Secondly, This Prejudice against their Teacher was a strong Bolt upon the Doors of their Hearts, that hinder'd them from [ NONLATINALPHABET ] receiving the Truth in the Love of it.
Secondly, This Prejudice against their Teacher was a strong Bolt upon the Doors of their Hearts, that hindered them from [ ] receiving the Truth in the Love of it.
Thirdly, They proceed to blaspheme Christ's Doctrine, and are offended at his Followers, and, from the weakness of the Disciples in plucking the ears of corn on the Sabbath day, they take occasion to oppose the Gospel,
Thirdly, They proceed to Blaspheme Christ's Doctrine, and Are offended At his Followers, and, from the weakness of the Disciples in plucking the ears of corn on the Sabbath day, they take occasion to oppose the Gospel,
Sixthly, The Prejudice in their Hearts broke out at their Lips, in calling him a devil, and their Malice was vented in their Counsels, and Purposes, to kill him;
Sixthly, The Prejudice in their Hearts broke out At their Lips, in calling him a Devil, and their Malice was vented in their Counsels, and Purposes, to kill him;
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so that (as all the Expositours, that I have read on the 31. and 32. v. conclude) they stop'd not 'till they sinned against the holy Ghost, which is the unpardonable Sin spoken of there.
so that (as all the Expositors, that I have read on the 31. and 32. v. conclude) they stopped not till they sinned against the holy Ghost, which is the unpardonable since spoken of there.
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as you may read in the Beginning of this Chapter. Secondly, In stopping the Mouths of Gain-sayers with invincible Arguments, drawn from Scripture, Reasons, Authority,
as you may read in the Beginning of this Chapter. Secondly, In stopping the Mouths of Gainsayers with invincible Arguments, drawn from Scripture, Reasons, authority,
than is meant, and a double Metaphor expressing the wonderful Mildness, Gentleness, and Tenderness of Christ towards his weak Servants, who are so feeble as a Reed,
than is meant, and a double Metaphor expressing the wondered Mildness, Gentleness, and Tenderness of christ towards his weak Servants, who Are so feeble as a Reed,
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for (as the Proverb is, there is no smoke without some fire, tho' it be buried in ashes ) Christ will be so far from despising the day of small things, and extinguishing this Sparkle, that he will cherish,
for (as the Proverb is, there is no smoke without Some fire, though it be buried in Ashes) christ will be so Far from despising the day of small things, and extinguishing this Sparkle, that he will cherish,
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and nourish it, and blow it to a Flame, [ NONLATINALPHABET, donec pronunciet sententiam, quâ se victorem declaret omnium inimicorum suorum, ] 'Till he pronounces the Sentences,
and nourish it, and blow it to a Flame, [, donec pronunciet sententiam, quâ se Victorem declaret omnium Enemies suorum, ] Till he pronounces the Sentences,
and Fears, touching their everlasting Condition, without any Candle-light of God's Countenance, and Favour. But I conceive the Metaphor may reach both Senses, especially the first;
and Fears, touching their everlasting Condition, without any Candlelight of God's Countenance, and Favour. But I conceive the Metaphor may reach both Senses, especially the First;
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and methinks the learned Jesuit Maldonate hits the nail on the head, when he saith, Adeo quietè, & attentè ambulabit, ut, etiamsi super arundinem quassatam ambulet, tamen non confringet, He will tread so tenderly,
and methinks the learned Jesuit Maldonate hits the nail on the head, when he Says, Adeo quietè, & attentè ambulabit, ut, Even if super arundinem quassatam ambulet, tamen non confringet, He will tread so tenderly,
I. First then I am to shew what is that, which we may term the least measure of Grace, the minimum quod non of Grace, without which a Man cannot, upon Scripture Grounds, be denominated gracious,
I. First then I am to show what is that, which we may term the least measure of Grace, the minimum quod non of Grace, without which a Man cannot, upon Scripture Grounds, be denominated gracious,
and having which he may be assur'd that he is translated from death to life, and that he is in the state of Grace, a Child of God, a new born Babe of Grace,
and having which he may be assured that he is translated from death to life, and that he is in the state of Grace, a Child of God, a new born Babe of Grace,
And truly I find by experience the necessity of meditating upon, and handling of, this Subject by us Ministers, who are often to deal with sick Persons on their Death-beds for to administer unto them some spiritual Physick for the health of their Souls.
And truly I find by experience the necessity of meditating upon, and handling of, this Subject by us Ministers, who Are often to deal with sick Persons on their Deathbeds for to administer unto them Some spiritual Physic for the health of their Souls.
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'Tis the usual Practice, and Method of our grand Enemy, the Devil, to act the part of Job 's Wife, by endeavouring to make a Believer to curse God before he dyes, in presenting him with his Sins in the magnifying,
It's the usual Practice, and Method of our grand Enemy, the devil, to act the part of Job is Wife, by endeavouring to make a Believer to curse God before he dies, in presenting him with his Sins in the magnifying,
This Prince of Darkness will cast a mist between the Christian's Eye of Faith, and the Sun of Righteousness, that he shall not be able to see the Light of God's Countenance,
This Prince of Darkness will cast a missed between the Christian's Eye of Faith, and the Sun of Righteousness, that he shall not be able to see the Light of God's Countenance,
This Subject therefore is well worth your Christian Attention, and serious Consideration. Yet before I proceed to my first Proposal, I must necessarily premise two things.
This Subject Therefore is well worth your Christian Attention, and serious Consideration. Yet before I proceed to my First Proposal, I must necessarily premise two things.
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and therefore the School-men distinguish betwixt Grace in naturâ suâ and Grace in personâ gratiosâ, Grace in Ideâ, and Grace in subjecto; in it's own Nature 'tis easy to know it by plain Scripture Rules,
and Therefore the Schoolmen distinguish betwixt Grace in naturâ suâ and Grace in personâ gratiosâ, Grace in Idea, and Grace in Subject; in it's own Nature it's easy to know it by plain Scripture Rules,
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so we find the proud hypocritical Pharisee blown up (like the Toad in the Fable) with the wind of self applause, lifting himself above his Brethren by his odious Comparisons,
so we find the proud hypocritical Pharisee blown up (like the Toad in the Fable) with the wind of self applause, lifting himself above his Brothers by his odious Comparisons,
when the poor humble Publican, by a serious Reflection on the Infirmity of his Nature, had not so much Confidence as to look up. Secondly, 'Tis hard to discern the least measure of Grace,
when the poor humble Publican, by a serious Reflection on the Infirmity of his Nature, had not so much Confidence as to look up. Secondly, It's hard to discern the least measure of Grace,
and special Grace, true Grace, and counterfeit, whether they differ'd gradually, or specifically, and, if they differ'd specifically, whether morally, or physically;
and special Grace, true Grace, and counterfeit, whither they differed gradually, or specifically, and, if they differed specifically, whither morally, or physically;
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yea many times the Hypocrite exceeds the truly pious in outward appearance, which will appear if we consider the Repentance of Ahab, the Zeal of Jehu, the Faith, and Joy, that were in the Hearers compar'd to the stony ground, and how Herod heard John the Baptist gladly,
yea many times the Hypocrite exceeds the truly pious in outward appearance, which will appear if we Consider the Repentance of Ahab, the Zeal of Jehu, the Faith, and Joy, that were in the Hearers compared to the stony ground, and how Herod herd John the Baptist gladly,
and did many things, and there was but one thing lacking in the young Man in the Gospel, to wit his secret Sin of Covetousness, which was the only Remora, that kept him from Christ;
and did many things, and there was but one thing lacking in the young Man in the Gospel, to wit his secret since of Covetousness, which was the only Remora, that kept him from christ;
This makes many a poor Christian to work out his salvation with fear, and trembling, and to endeavour to outrun the most refin'd Hypocrite in the race that is set before him:
This makes many a poor Christian to work out his salvation with Fear, and trembling, and to endeavour to outrun the most refined Hypocrite in the raze that is Set before him:
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But the truly gracious, like St. Paul, forgets the things, that are behind, and reacheth forward to the things, that are before, and still presseth toward the mark,
But the truly gracious, like Saint Paul, forgets the things, that Are behind, and reaches forward to the things, that Are before, and still Presseth towards the mark,
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for the price of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, Phil. 3.13, 14. he is as eager for the obtaining of that Perfection of Grace, which accompanies, the Resurrection from the dead,
for the price of the high calling of God in christ jesus, Philip 3.13, 14. he is as eager for the obtaining of that Perfection of Grace, which Accompanies, the Resurrection from the dead,
and Industry, such as poverty, hunger, thirst, panting, breathing, running, wrestling, pressing forward, following hard after, striving, earnest seeking, fighting, resisting even to blood, &c. Oh, says the true Believer, that I had communion with God,
and Industry, such as poverty, hunger, thirst, panting, breathing, running, wrestling, pressing forward, following hard After, striving, earnest seeking, fighting, resisting even to blood, etc. O, Says the true Believer, that I had communion with God,
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1. The least measure of Grace may consist with a great measure of Ignorance, for the best and strongest do know but in part, and the great Doctor of the Gentiles includes himself in the number 1 Cor. 13.9, 12. And Christ's own Disciples were unacquainted with the very fundamental Principles of Religion, such as the Resurrection of the dead, 'till they saw it with their Eyes, in Christ's Resurrection.
1. The least measure of Grace may consist with a great measure of Ignorance, for the best and Strongest doe know but in part, and the great Doctor of the Gentiles includes himself in the number 1 Cor. 13.9, 12. And Christ's own Disciples were unacquainted with the very fundamental Principles of Religion, such as the Resurrection of the dead, till they saw it with their Eyes, in Christ's Resurrection.
yea 'tis no hard matter to prove that Abraham himself, the father of the faithful, did very much falter in his Faith, Gen. 15.4. The Lord made him a promise of seed by Sarah, and yet, out of Diffidence of God's Promise, he went in unto his maid; else certainly, had his Faith been exercis'd, he might soon have silenc'd Sarah, when she made the motion in Gen. 16.2. Behold now the Lord restrained me from bearing, I pray thee go in unto my maid. And in Gen. 17.18. he discovers the weakness of his Faith again;
yea it's no hard matter to prove that Abraham himself, the father of the faithful, did very much falter in his Faith, Gen. 15.4. The Lord made him a promise of seed by Sarah, and yet, out of Diffidence of God's Promise, he went in unto his maid; Else Certainly, had his Faith been exercised, he might soon have silenced Sarah, when she made the motion in Gen. 16.2. Behold now the Lord restrained me from bearing, I pray thee go in unto my maid. And in Gen. 17.18. he discovers the weakness of his Faith again;
and that this proceeded from the weakness of his Faith appears clearly from the Lord's Answer to that Prayer, v. 19. And God said Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed,
and that this proceeded from the weakness of his Faith appears clearly from the Lord's Answer to that Prayer, v. 19. And God said Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed,
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and misbelieve my Word, and, out of that diffidence of a Child by Sarah, dost thou pray for Ishmael? I tell thee again thou shalt have a Son by Sarah, and that indeed, and of a truth.
and misbelieve my Word, and, out of that diffidence of a Child by Sarah, dost thou pray for Ishmael? I tell thee again thou shalt have a Son by Sarah, and that indeed, and of a truth.
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and those of the first magnitude, and yet we see them reckon'd among the Faithful, Heb. 11. 'Tis true the least measure of true Grace disposseth the old Man of the Heart, that Sin shall not sit on the Throne there any more, the Believer is not the Servant of Sin,
and those of the First magnitude, and yet we see them reckoned among the Faithful, Hebrew 11. It's true the least measure of true Grace disposseth the old Man of the Heart, that since shall not fit on the Throne there any more, the Believer is not the Servant of since,
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In the ungracious Person, Sin, and Satan, rule the rost, and all is quiet, but, when a stronger than he comes, to wit the Lord Jesus, he is dispossess'd,
In the ungracious Person, since, and Satan, Rule the rost, and all is quiet, but, when a Stronger than he comes, to wit the Lord jesus, he is dispossessed,
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1. Where there is a measure of Grace, there is a filial Fear of God; which, when strong Temptations are ready to prevail, will come in to the Soul's rescue,
1. Where there is a measure of Grace, there is a filial fear of God; which, when strong Temptations Are ready to prevail, will come in to the Soul's rescue,
and this Fear too lays the Top-stone in the spiritual Building, for we are to perfect holiness in the fear of God, 2 Cor. 7.1. 2. Where there is a measure of Grace, there is a desire to fear God, Neh. 1.11. Lord hear the prayers of thy servants, that desire to fear thy name;
and this fear too lays the Topstone in the spiritual Building, for we Are to perfect holiness in the Fear of God, 2 Cor. 7.1. 2. Where there is a measure of Grace, there is a desire to Fear God, Neh 1.11. Lord hear the Prayers of thy Servants, that desire to Fear thy name;
Fourthly, it is attended with a Restlessness 'till it can proceed to act, Fifthly, it drives the Believer therefore often on his Knees to beg Strength to do,
Fourthly, it is attended with a Restlessness till it can proceed to act, Fifthly, it drives the Believer Therefore often on his Knees to beg Strength to do,
II. The Second thing propos'd is to shew, That the Lord Jesus is tender, and careful of those that have this small measure of Grace, and this will appear,
II The Second thing proposed is to show, That the Lord jesus is tender, and careful of those that have this small measure of Grace, and this will appear,
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and wearied, v. 28, 29, 31. Ps. 72.12, 13, 14. David prays for his Son Solomon, and, from a Priest, turns Prophet, in foretelling the Happiness of Solomon 's Reign,
and wearied, v. 28, 29, 31. Ps. 72.12, 13, 14. David prays for his Son Solomon, and, from a Priest, turns Prophet, in foretelling the Happiness of Solomon is Reign,
He shall spare the poor, and needy, and shall save the Souls of the needy, &c. Psal. 10.17. Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble, thou wilt prepare their heart, and cause thine ear to hear.
He shall spare the poor, and needy, and shall save the Souls of the needy, etc. Psalm 10.17. Lord, thou hast herd the desire of the humble, thou wilt prepare their heart, and cause thine ear to hear.
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I will seek that, which was lost, and bring again that, which was driven away, and will bind up that, which was broken, and will strengthen that, which was sick:
I will seek that, which was lost, and bring again that, which was driven away, and will bind up that, which was broken, and will strengthen that, which was sick:
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and eternal Happyness are intayl'd upon it, Matt. 5.6. Ps. 101.9. Isa. 55.1, 2. Luke 1.53. John 7.47. Matt. 11.28, 29. Rev. 21.6. Rev. 22.17. Ps. 44.3, 4.
and Eternal Happiness Are intailed upon it, Matt. 5.6. Ps. 101.9. Isaiah 55.1, 2. Lycia 1.53. John 7.47. Matt. 11.28, 29. Rev. 21.6. Rev. 22.17. Ps. 44.3, 4.
and Ministers, to take care of them, and be tender of them, Isa. 49.22, 23. He commands Kings to be their nursing fathers, and Queens to be their nursing mothers.
and Ministers, to take care of them, and be tender of them, Isaiah 49.22, 23. He commands Kings to be their nursing Father's, and Queen's to be their nursing mother's.
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The only way that St. Peter was to manifest his Love to Christ, and make some amends for his shameful Denial of him, was by his feeding his lambs, John 21.5.
The only Way that Saint Peter was to manifest his Love to christ, and make Some amends for his shameful Denial of him, was by his feeding his Lambs, John 21.5.
to be careful of his Kids, and feed them beside the Shepherd's tents, and take heed lest they turn aside by the flock of his companions, that is, be seduced by false Apostles, who pretended to be his Companions,
to be careful of his Kids, and feed them beside the Shepherd's tents, and take heed lest they turn aside by the flock of his Sodales, that is, be seduced by false Apostles, who pretended to be his Sodales,
and hardship, but, when he became an old, grown, strong, Believer, he should be led in Chains whither he would not, for then his strength could bear it:
and hardship, but, when he became an old, grown, strong, Believer, he should be led in Chains whither he would not, for then his strength could bear it:
as on other of a greater standing in Christianity, as we see clearly in Christ's tenderness of his weak Disciples, he grants them an Immunity from the severer duties of fasting, and watching, when the Baptist's Disciples charg'd them with the neglect thereof, Matt. 9.14.
as on other of a greater standing in Christianity, as we see clearly in Christ's tenderness of his weak Disciples, he grants them an Immunity from the severer duties of fasting, and watching, when the Baptist's Disciples charged them with the neglect thereof, Matt. 9.14.
and so were they to Temptations, and Discouragements, if put upon such hard services, and saluted with such unwelcome duties upon the very threshold of their Profession, their entrance into Christianity.
and so were they to Temptations, and Discouragements, if put upon such hard services, and saluted with such unwelcome duties upon the very threshold of their Profession, their Entrance into Christianity.
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So doth he indulge their Weakness in Matt. 26.40, 41. What could ye not watch with me one hour? methinks the shortness of the time might lessen the difficulty of the duty,
So does he indulge their Weakness in Matt. 26.40, 41. What could you not watch with me one hour? methinks the shortness of the time might lessen the difficulty of the duty,
for all that, instead of sharply reproving them for their Sloth, he puts an excuse into their mouths, The Spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
for all that, instead of sharply reproving them for their Sloth, he puts an excuse into their mouths, The Spirit indeed is willing, but the Flesh is weak.
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And this was the reason that he was so indulgent of the Catechumeni, we read of in the Gospel, Mark 8.1, 2, 3. His Bowels yearn'd within him for Pity, (as the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies) because they were come from far, and,
And this was the reason that he was so indulgent of the Catechumen, we read of in the Gospel, Mark 8.1, 2, 3. His Bowels yearned within him for Pity, (as the word signifies) Because they were come from Far, and,
if dismiss'd them without Meat, they were in danger of fainting by the way, and so might be deferr'd from such an unwelcome profession, that was so displeasing to Flesh and Blood;
if dismissed them without Meat, they were in danger of fainting by the Way, and so might be deferred from such an unwelcome profession, that was so displeasing to Flesh and Blood;
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If ye seek me, saith Christ, Jo. 18.1. let these go their way, that is, these are yet unfit to ascend the stage of sufferings, they are not able to act the Tragedy, which I must under your bloody hands;
If you seek me, Says christ, John 18.1. let these go their Way, that is, these Are yet unfit to ascend the stage of sufferings, they Are not able to act the Tragedy, which I must under your bloody hands;
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therefore let these go their way excus'd; and suitable to this care, and tenderness, is his Promise, 1 Cor. 10.13. He will not suffer us to be tempted above that we are able, but will with the temptation also make a way to escape.
Therefore let these go their Way excused; and suitable to this care, and tenderness, is his Promise, 1 Cor. 10.13. He will not suffer us to be tempted above that we Are able, but will with the temptation also make a Way to escape.
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but (O believing Soul!) thou should'st from thence argue the contrary, and conclude (for thy comfort) from these strong struglings in thy Soul, that there are two Nations within thee, such as they in Rebeccah 's Womb, the one from Heaven, heavenly, the other from Earth, earthly,
but (Oh believing Soul!) thou Shouldst from thence argue the contrary, and conclude (for thy Comfort) from these strong strugglings in thy Soul, that there Are two nations within thee, such as they in Rebecca is Womb, the one from Heaven, heavenly, the other from Earth, earthly,
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if Christ had not suddenly interpos'd by his Intercession, and so do's he still continue his prevailing intercession in Heaven for his weak Members, that they shall never miscarry as long as he is at God's right hand to mediate for them;
if christ had not suddenly interposed by his Intercession, and so do's he still continue his prevailing Intercession in Heaven for his weak Members, that they shall never miscarry as long as he is At God's right hand to mediate for them;
and thus he preserves them from strong Temptations by not imposing hard services on them, nor exposing them to great sufferings, and by praying for them.
and thus he preserves them from strong Temptations by not imposing hard services on them, nor exposing them to great sufferings, and by praying for them.
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Therefore doth Christ force him to a triple Confession of his Faith in him, and Love to him, Jo. 21.15, 16, 17. Lovest thou me more than these? where by his modest answer you may observe the self Diffidence,
Therefore does christ force him to a triple Confessi of his Faith in him, and Love to him, John 21.15, 16, 17. Lovest thou me more than these? where by his modest answer you may observe the self Diffidence,
then doth he become a dayly petitioner to the great God for strength, he prays more feelingly, more fervently, and will not be deny'd; and this is his strength;
then does he become a daily petitioner to the great God for strength, he prays more feelingly, more fervently, and will not be denied; and this is his strength;
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Whereas naturally we take a pride in our performances, and those duties, which grow upon Nature's stock, do fill the hypocritical Professor with a vain conceit of selfrighteousness,
Whereas naturally we take a pride in our performances, and those duties, which grow upon Nature's stock, do fill the hypocritical Professor with a vain conceit of selfrighteousness,
but, on the other side, a true Believer, out of self-diffidence, runs out of himself to Christ, he dares not venture to stay under the roof of his own works,
but, on the other side, a true Believer, out of self-diffidence, runs out of himself to christ, he dares not venture to stay under the roof of his own works,
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and so continually, with St. Paul, magnifies God's superabundant Grace towards him, for else he is in himself but a firebrand of Hell, undone for ever.
and so continually, with Saint Paul, Magnifies God's superabundant Grace towards him, for Else he is in himself but a firebrand of Hell, undone for ever.
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when this sparkle is even extinguish'd, then will the Lord wonderfully step in, many times, to help, as he promiseth, Heb. 4.16. [ NONLATINALPHABET ] a help in a good opportunity.
when this sparkle is even extinguished, then will the Lord wonderfully step in, many times, to help, as he promises, Hebrew 4.16. [ ] a help in a good opportunity.
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Many are the experiences of the Servants of God of his Providence towards them, in rescuing them from the very Jaws of the roaring Lyon, when he was ready to devour them, by reclaiming them by some seasonable Providence,
Many Are the experiences of the Servants of God of his Providence towards them, in rescuing them from the very Jaws of the roaring lion, when he was ready to devour them, by reclaiming them by Some seasonable Providence,
at first he strugled against those motions, and endeavour'd to stifle them, as being unreasonable, enthusiastical impressions, that should move him to go to such a house without any occasion apparent to him,
At First he struggled against those motions, and endeavoured to stifle them, as being unreasonable, enthusiastical impressions, that should move him to go to such a house without any occasion apparent to him,
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and that in an unseasonable time of the night (and, for ought he knew, the suggestions might be satanical) But he could have no rest in his Spirit 'till he took a Candle,
and that in an unseasonable time of the night (and, for ought he knew, the suggestions might be satanical) But he could have no rest in his Spirit till he took a Candle,
Nay then, says the poor Man with tears in his eyes, I see the wonderful mercy of God in sending you hither to rescue my Soul, and Body, from the Devil;
Nay then, Says the poor Man with tears in his eyes, I see the wondered mercy of God in sending you hither to rescue my Soul, and Body, from the devil;
and Evil, between Truth, and Falshood; therefore a strict charge is given by him, Cant. 2.15. Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes;
and Evil, between Truth, and Falsehood; Therefore a strict charge is given by him, Cant 2.15. Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes;
especially care is to be had of weak Believers, which are as tender grapes, lest the foxes, and little foxes, that is, Hereticks, and Schismaticks, seduce them;
especially care is to be had of weak Believers, which Are as tender grapes, lest the foxes, and little foxes, that is, Heretics, and Schismatics, seduce them;
and here St. Bernard observes touching the Pronouns US and OUR, Poterat dicere capite [ mihi, ] sed maluit dicere [ nobis, ] consortio delectatus, and he so unites our welfare with his own, that he takes as great care of us,
and Here Saint Bernard observes touching the Pronouns US and OUR, Poterat dicere capite [ mihi, ] sed maluit dicere [ nobis, ] consortio delectatus, and he so unites our welfare with his own, that he Takes as great care of us,
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IV. The Fourth Particular to be consider'd in the handling of this Text, is to shew the Reasons why Christ is so tender of weak Christians, and those are these.
IV. The Fourth Particular to be considered in the handling of this Text, is to show the Reasons why christ is so tender of weak Christians, and those Are these.
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and there he has much ado to keep his Sparkle alive, 1 Kings 14.13. The Lord takes notice of that little goodness, that was in Abijah in the house of Jeroboam, a little Grace in such a Family went far.
and there he has much ado to keep his Sparkle alive, 1 Kings 14.13. The Lord Takes notice of that little Goodness, that was in Abijah in the house of Jeroboam, a little Grace in such a Family went Far.
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and fear to come near them; the latter being such a sin, as the Apostle says, 1 Cor. 5.1. as is not so much as nam d among the unbelieving Gentiles, much less practis'd by them:
and Fear to come near them; the latter being such a since, as the Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 5.1. as is not so much as nam d among the unbelieving Gentiles, much less practised by them:
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and one would think that the commission of one such sin of Incest might terrify the weakest Believer in the World, that had any fear of God before his eyes, from ever committing the like again,
and one would think that the commission of one such since of Incest might terrify the Weakest Believer in the World, that had any Fear of God before his eyes, from ever committing the like again,
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from both which incestuous mixtures proceeded the cursed Brood of Moabites, and Ammonites, that were the greatest scourge of the people of God in all the World,
from both which incestuous mixtures proceeded the cursed Brood of Moabites, and Ammonites, that were the greatest scourge of the people of God in all the World,
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yet, for all these gross miscarriages, carriages, and great sins, he was still a smoking flax, and therefore the Lord in mercy passeth by his enormities,
yet, for all these gross miscarriages, carriages, and great Sins, he was still a smoking flax, and Therefore the Lord in mercy passes by his enormities,
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and, considering the place of his abode, gives him a grain of allowance for being so good among a people so bad, 2 Pet. 2.7, 8. He has the Epithets of just, and righteous, and godly, because he was vex'd that they were so ungodly.
and, considering the place of his Abided, gives him a grain of allowance for being so good among a people so bad, 2 Pet. 2.7, 8. He has the Epithets of just, and righteous, and godly, Because he was vexed that they were so ungodly.
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So doth the Lord exercise the same indulgence towards the Church of Pergamus, because she dwelt in the very confines of Hell, Rev. 2.13. I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is;
So does the Lord exercise the same indulgence towards the Church of Pergamos, Because she dwelled in the very confines of Hell, Rev. 2.13. I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is;
and where was that? where Godliness was persecuted, and Idolatry was practis'd, together with the community of Wives maintain'd, which was the doctrine of the Nicolaitans. Now to hold fast the Christian Profession,
and where was that? where Godliness was persecuted, and Idolatry was practised, together with the community of Wives maintained, which was the Doctrine of the Nicolaitans. Now to hold fast the Christian Profession,
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and Worship, or Sodomitical Practices, 'tis his duty to bewail it with the Prophet David, Psalm 120.5, 6. Wo is me that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar, my Soul hath long dwelt with him, that hateth peace;
and Worship, or Sodomitical Practices, it's his duty to bewail it with the Prophet David, Psalm 120.5, 6. Woe is me that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar, my Soul hath long dwelled with him, that hates peace;
and Prayer, as those, that are of a stronger constitution, for, without controversy, tho' Grace do's not depend upon the temper of the Body [ quoad esse & causam ] in it's essence and cause,
and Prayer, as those, that Are of a Stronger constitution, for, without controversy, though Grace do's not depend upon the temper of the Body [ quoad esse & Causam ] in it's essence and cause,
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and unthankfull for, the word of God, and therefore the Lord may in Judgement say of them what David said of Gilboa, 2 Sam. 1.21. Let there be no dew, neither let there be rain upon you:
and unthankful for, the word of God, and Therefore the Lord may in Judgement say of them what David said of Gilboa, 2 Sam. 1.21. Let there be no due, neither let there be rain upon you:
(A dreadful curse!) And, if a weak Christian chance to be in such a barren Wilderness, the Lord will bear with his bruised reed, because he has not the means of growth,
(A dreadful curse!) And, if a weak Christian chance to be in such a barren Wilderness, the Lord will bear with his Bruised reed, Because he has not the means of growth,
This adds weight to the charge of the Pastors of the Church of Ephesus, Acts 20.28. Take heed unto your selves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchas'd with his own Blood;
This adds weight to the charge of the Pastors of the Church of Ephesus, Acts 20.28. Take heed unto your selves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Blood;
surely he will not forget them himself, but will make it his constant business in Heaven to intercede for them, that none shall pluck them out of his hands, whom he paid so dear for.
surely he will not forget them himself, but will make it his constant business in Heaven to intercede for them, that none shall pluck them out of his hands, whom he paid so dear for.
He, that was made a Priest by God's oath to sacrifice his own Life, to redeem sinners from Death, continues for ever a priest to intercede for, and procure them, the full price of his purchase, to wit Grace, and Glory:
He, that was made a Priest by God's oath to sacrifice his own Life, to Redeem Sinners from Death, continues for ever a priest to intercede for, and procure them, the full price of his purchase, to wit Grace, and Glory:
and this exceeding great care he takes for weak Believers appear'd presently after his ascension into Heaven by the speedy dispatch he made of his Spirit to the supply of the weak Orphans at Jerusalem; (for so the Disciples were, 'till he sent the Comforter unto them,
and this exceeding great care he Takes for weak Believers appeared presently After his Ascension into Heaven by the speedy dispatch he made of his Spirit to the supply of the weak Orphans At Jerusalem; (for so the Disciples were, till he sent the Comforter unto them,
NONLATINALPHABET) & the Comforter he sent, to wit the Holy Spirit, assoon as he was warm (if I may so speak) in his seat in Heaven, at God's right hand, to the unspeakable comfort of them,
) & the Comforter he sent, to wit the Holy Spirit, As soon as he was warm (if I may so speak) in his seat in Heaven, At God's right hand, to the unspeakable Comfort of them,
yet he could not so much as make this Flax to smoke, 'tis the effect of Divine power, Grace is the product of the Spirit, Jo. 3.5. and therefore, since the Holy Spirit is the Father of such gracious dispensations, he'll engage the same strength to preserve what he hath begot:
yet he could not so much as make this Flax to smoke, it's the Effect of Divine power, Grace is the product of the Spirit, John 3.5. and Therefore, since the Holy Spirit is the Father of such gracious dispensations, he'll engage the same strength to preserve what he hath begotten:
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the weakest, and most faint, Believer may say the same of the strongest champion in the Lord's house, did not one, and the same holy Spirit fashion us in the womb? and if they are once the workmanship of his almighty hands,
the Weakest, and most faint, Believer may say the same of the Strongest champion in the Lord's house, did not one, and the same holy Spirit fashion us in the womb? and if they Are once the workmanship of his almighty hands,
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In a word, the least measure of Grace, being the work of the Holy Spirit of God, is therefore call'd [ NONLATINALPHABET ] a new creation, or a new creature,
In a word, the least measure of Grace, being the work of the Holy Spirit of God, is Therefore called [ ] a new creation, or a new creature,
and Christ calls this child of the Spirit by his own name, Gal. 4.19. My little children, of whom I travel in birth again 'till Christ be formed in you.
and christ calls this child of the Spirit by his own name, Gal. 4.19. My little children, of whom I travel in birth again till christ be formed in you.
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and nature, will surely give it nourishment, and growth, 'till it comes to perfection, or, as it is in my Text, 'till he bring forth judgement unto victory.
and nature, will surely give it nourishment, and growth, till it comes to perfection, or, as it is in my Text, till he bring forth judgement unto victory.
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but they have no more interest in Christ, than the other, and consequently the weak Christian's title is as true to the promise, as that of the strong:
but they have no more Interest in christ, than the other, and consequently the weak Christian's title is as true to the promise, as that of the strong:
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because she held out a professor in Jericho; her godly courage, and hope, were strong in the Lord, else she had never continu'd her obedience to the true God among such a number of Idolaters.
Because she held out a professor in Jericho; her godly courage, and hope, were strong in the Lord, Else she had never continued her Obedience to the true God among such a number of Idolaters.
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yet, as a tree in winter, he grows downward in humility, self-abhorrence, and his whole dependance is upon God through Christ, in the sense of his wants,
yet, as a tree in winter, he grows downward in humility, self-abhorrence, and his Whole dependence is upon God through christ, in the sense of his Wants,
than strong, well grown, Christians in God's Family, therefore, if he were not a very tender nursing Father to these, those eternal mansions of Glory should be like to want inhabitants.
than strong, well grown, Christians in God's Family, Therefore, if he were not a very tender nursing Father to these, those Eternal mansions of Glory should be like to want inhabitants.
8, and lastly, Hereby God sheweth his strength, and power, and so more Glory redounds to Christ, by this care in keeping alive a sparkle of Grace in an ocean of corruption, 2 Cor. 12.9.
8, and lastly, Hereby God shows his strength, and power, and so more Glory redounds to christ, by this care in keeping alive a sparkle of Grace in an Ocean of corruption, 2 Cor. 12.9.
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when God is both the founder, and finisher of their Grace. And that, which highly advanceth his Glory, is, that he alone holdeth, as our Souls, so our Grace, in life.
when God is both the founder, and finisher of their Grace. And that, which highly Advanceth his Glory, is, that he alone holds, as our Souls, so our Grace, in life.
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and when all is done, and the race is run in glory, to cast his crown with the elders before the throne of Christ, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, honour,
and when all is done, and the raze is run in glory, to cast his crown with the Elders before the throne of christ, saying, Thou art worthy, Oh Lord, to receive glory, honour,
they think they have no Faith, because they want the assurance of faith, (which the Apostle calls NONLATINALPHABET) which is not of the essence of Faith,
they think they have no Faith, Because they want the assurance of faith, (which the Apostle calls) which is not of the essence of Faith,
but Faith is a recumbant act of the Soul upon Christ, and is usually express'd by the instance of one, that, having suffer'd shipwrack, cast himself upon a floating plank of the ship,
but Faith is a recumbant act of the Soul upon christ, and is usually expressed by the instance of one, that, having suffered shipwreck, cast himself upon a floating plank of the ship,
2. Because they cannot distinguish betwixt Grace in ideâ, and Grace in subjecto, in actu signato, and in actu exercito; as in 1 Cor. 13.7, 8, 9, &c. The wonderfull operations of Charity are describ'd there,
2. Because they cannot distinguish betwixt Grace in idea, and Grace in Subject, in Acts Signato, and in Acts exercito; as in 1 Cor. 13.7, 8, 9, etc. The wonderful operations of Charity Are described there,
But they should know that, as it is in the Kingdom of Glory, so it is in the Kingdom of Grace, one star differeth from another, and the members of the body mystical,
But they should know that, as it is in the Kingdom of Glory, so it is in the Kingdom of Grace, one star differeth from Another, and the members of the body mystical,
We must be sure to get the same Grace, as others, for truth, though we cannot attain to the same grace for measure, we must try our selves by the same touch-stone,
We must be sure to get the same Grace, as Others, for truth, though we cannot attain to the same grace for measure, we must try our selves by the same touchstone,
This truth concerns four sorts of people, 1. The Ministers of the Gospel. 2. Strong Christians. 3. Weak Christians. 4. Such as are aliens from the common-wealth of Israel.
This truth concerns four sorts of people, 1. The Ministers of the Gospel. 2. Strong Christians. 3. Weak Christians. 4. Such as Are aliens from the commonwealth of Israel.
Epiphanius calls St. James the Apostle [ NONLATINALPHABET ] the WALL of the people, and so should we be an impregnable wall about our people for to defend them (especially at this time of Apostacy) from Seducers, and false teachers.
Epiphanius calls Saint James the Apostle [ ] the WALL of the people, and so should we be an impregnable wall about our people for to defend them (especially At this time of Apostasy) from Seducers, and false Teachers.
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unless we fortify them not only by our constant preaching of the truth in publick, but also by our personal application of that truth to them in private.
unless we fortify them not only by our constant preaching of the truth in public, but also by our personal application of that truth to them in private.
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and to prepare themselves against approaching miseries. In all your stations, and relations do all the good you can for YOUR LORD'S, and MASTER'S, sake.
and to prepare themselves against approaching misery's. In all your stations, and relations do all the good you can for YOUR LORD'S, and MASTERS, sake.
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say not, thou art a bruised reed, for with this will Christ break Satan's head, and he will not cease 'till he hath brought forth Judgement unto compleat Victory in thy Soul. All the power,
say not, thou art a Bruised reed, for with this will christ break Satan's head, and he will not cease till he hath brought forth Judgement unto complete Victory in thy Soul. All the power,
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take up David 's language, My soul, praise thou the Lord, all, that is within me, bless his holy name, what shall I render unto the Lord for all his care,
take up David is language, My soul, praise thou the Lord, all, that is within me, bless his holy name, what shall I render unto the Lord for all his care,
how soon had Satan winnowed me, if the Lord had not prayed for me, and upheld me? his almighty arm supported me, else I had, long ago, inevitably dropt into everlasting burning.
how soon had Satan winnowed me, if the Lord had not prayed for me, and upheld me? his almighty arm supported me, Else I had, long ago, inevitably dropped into everlasting burning.
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and how happy are the people, that are under his tuition; 'tis impossible to conceive how wonderfully careful, and tender, he is of the weakest Believer;
and how happy Are the people, that Are under his tuition; it's impossible to conceive how wonderfully careful, and tender, he is of the Weakest Believer;
