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SERMON I. 2 COR. 4. 7. But we have this Treasure in Earthen Vessels.
SERMON I. 2 COR. 4. 7. But we have this Treasure in Earthen Vessels.
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THe great Apostle of the Gentiles, begins the Chapter with a Remonstrance of Gods meer Mercy in calling him to the Ministry;
THe great Apostle of the Gentiles, begins the Chapter with a Remonstrance of God's mere Mercy in calling him to the Ministry;
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in the faithful discharge of which, though afflicted, he will go forward without fear or fainting;
in the faithful discharge of which, though afflicted, he will go forward without Fear or fainting;
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and in this Case he commends himself and his Colleagues to the Corinthians Conscience;
and in this Case he commends himself and his Colleagues to the Corinthians Conscience;
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and hereby takes away all suspicion of arrogancy, in that they sought not their own Gain, their own Glory, but Christs;
and hereby Takes away all suspicion of arrogance, in that they sought not their own Gain, their own Glory, but Christ;
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not to rule over their Faith, but to relieve their Joy.
not to Rule over their Faith, but to relieve their Joy.
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And here he seems to wipe off an Aspersion of the false Teachers, tending to the contempt of his Person,
And Here he seems to wipe off an Aspersion of the false Teachers, tending to the contempt of his Person,
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and the discredit of his Preaching:
and the discredit of his Preaching:
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They seem charge him as if he had not light and sight to fit and qualifie him for the dispensation of the Gospel. To this St. Paul answers; 1. By way of Assertion;
They seem charge him as if he had not Light and sighed to fit and qualify him for the Dispensation of the Gospel. To this Saint Paul answers; 1. By Way of Assertion;
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God hath shined into our hearts, and given us out of his rich Treasure, Wisdom and Knowledg. 2. By a Concession;
God hath shined into our hearts, and given us out of his rich Treasure, Wisdom and Knowledge. 2. By a Concession;
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he yields, that he, and others, who were authorized by Christ to preach the Gospel, and to represent his Person, were Earthen Vessels.
he yields, that he, and Others, who were authorized by christ to preach the Gospel, and to represent his Person, were Earthen Vessels.
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In the words you have these Parts: 1. A Precious Pearl dispensed, viz. The Gospel. 2. The Stewards intrusted with it;
In the words you have these Parts: 1. A Precious Pearl dispensed, viz. The Gospel. 2. The Stewards Entrusted with it;
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The Apostles and all Faithful Pastors. We have it. 3. The great Proprietor that communicates it;
The Apostles and all Faithful Pastors. We have it. 3. The great Proprietor that communicates it;
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God who causeth Light to shine out of Darkness. 4. The Pots or Pipes wherein this Pearl is put;
God who Causes Light to shine out of Darkness. 4. The Pots or Pipes wherein this Pearl is put;
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NONLATINALPHABET, in Earthen Vessels. 5. The End intended in it; that the Excellency of the Power may be of God, and not of us.
, in Earthen Vessels. 5. The End intended in it; that the Excellency of the Power may be of God, and not of us.
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Herein the Apostle alludes to earthly Pearls which usually are not put into a costly Cabinet, but into a vile Vessel:
Herein the Apostle alludes to earthly Pearls which usually Are not put into a costly Cabinet, but into a vile Vessel:
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so the Lord is pleased to make use of frail miserable men to be his Ministers to bring their brethren to Christ, that his Power hereby may be the more apparent.
so the Lord is pleased to make use of frail miserable men to be his Ministers to bring their brothers to christ, that his Power hereby may be the more apparent.
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As the Text hath reference to the foregoing Verse, it seems to be a Metaphor taken from Lanthorns;
As the Text hath Referente to the foregoing Verse, it seems to be a Metaphor taken from Lanthorns;
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and so the Apostles did not hide their Light, that shined into them, but let it out to enlighten others:
and so the Apostles did not hide their Light, that shined into them, but let it out to enlighten Others:
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but according to the Original Word, it may be rendred Vessels made of Oyster-Shells, by an allusion to the Precious Pearl that is found in Shell-fish. Hence you may observe:
but according to the Original Word, it may be rendered Vessels made of Oyster shells, by an allusion to the Precious Pearl that is found in Shellfish. Hence you may observe:
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Doct. That the Gospel is a Pearl of Price, a choice Treasure. 2. Christ Embassadours are Earthen Vessels intrusted with this Treasure.
Doct. That the Gospel is a Pearl of Price, a choice Treasure. 2. christ ambassadors Are Earthen Vessels Entrusted with this Treasure.
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3. The Gospel should not be in less esteem with you, because it is dispensed from, or in Earthen Vessels.
3. The Gospel should not be in less esteem with you, Because it is dispensed from, or in Earthen Vessels.
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In the handling the first Point, I shall shew what a Treasure is, what kinds of Treasures there are;
In the handling the First Point, I shall show what a Treasure is, what Kinds of Treasures there Are;
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What a Treasure the Gospel is; the Reasons why it is so; and the Causes why worldly men do not so account it.
What a Treasure the Gospel is; the Reasons why it is so; and the Causes why worldly men do not so account it.
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1. A Treasure is something of Price, and of account, laid up closely and charily,
1. A Treasure is something of Price, and of account, laid up closely and charily,
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for future use in Chests or Cabinets, in peace, from the pilfering of Thieves, and in War, from the plundering of Souldiers. And it is either,
for future use in Chests or Cabinets, in peace, from the pilfering of Thieves, and in War, from the plundering of Soldiers. And it is either,
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1. An Earthly Treasure, as Gold and Silver, Pearls, and precious Stones, which worldly men heap up for the last day, wherein they place their chief happiness;
1. an Earthly Treasure, as Gold and Silver, Pearls, and precious Stones, which worldly men heap up for the last day, wherein they place their chief happiness;
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yet which shall be as fewel to put on fire the Wrath of God against them.
yet which shall be as fuel to put on fire the Wrath of God against them.
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These have their Names written in the Earth, and their Conversation; only their Treasure is in the Field.
These have their Names written in the Earth, and their Conversation; only their Treasure is in the Field.
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2. A Heavenly Treasure, viz. Christ;
2. A Heavenly Treasure, viz. christ;
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the Graces of the Spirit and the Gospel, which Believers hide and hoard up in their hearts,
the Graces of the Spirit and the Gospel, which Believers hide and hoard up in their hearts,
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and lay out as the Merchant upon Exchange doth his Money that he may receive it with advantage in another Country;
and lay out as the Merchant upon Exchange does his Money that he may receive it with advantage in Another Country;
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so Christians that are trading in, and travelling towards another Country, are laying up and laying out for that, where they have NONLATINALPHABET their Burgess-ship, they live by the Laws of that Country which is Heavenly,
so Christians that Are trading in, and traveling towards Another Country, Are laying up and laying out for that, where they have their Burgess-ship, they live by the Laws of that Country which is Heavenly,
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and hide them in their hearts; Thy Word (saith the Prophet) have I hid in my heart.
and hide them in their hearts; Thy Word (Says the Prophet) have I hid in my heart.
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This is the Treasure I am now to treat of. More to be desired than gold, yea than much fine gold. More precious than jewels;
This is the Treasure I am now to Treat of. More to be desired than gold, yea than much fine gold. More precious than Jewels;
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the price of it is above rubies. The Gospel is that Treasure hid in the Field, which cannot be too far fetcht, or too dear bought. the price of it is above rubies. The Gospel is that Treasure hid in the Field, which cannot be too Far fetched, or too dear bought.
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1. It is a precious Treasure to be preferred before thousands of gold and silver; it's better than precious Stones;
1. It is a precious Treasure to be preferred before thousands of gold and silver; it's better than precious Stones;
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all the Pleasures, nay all the Treasures in the world are not to be compared to it, all the Pleasures, nay all the Treasures in the world Are not to be compared to it,
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though the Mountains were Pearl, and the whole Globe a shining Chrysolite. 2. It is a heaped Treasure, containing Multum in minimo, in parvulo;
though the Mountains were Pearl, and the Whole Globe a shining chrysolite. 2. It is a heaped Treasure, containing Multum in minimo, in parvulo;
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I will not compare it to Homers Iliads in a Nut-shel, but prefer it before all other Books, Humane or Divine:
I will not compare it to Homers Iliads in a Nutshell, but prefer it before all other Books, Humane or Divine:
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since it comprehends totum hominis & bonum hominis; it contains in it abundance of curious variety of the manifold Wisdom of God;
since it comprehends totum hominis & bonum hominis; it contains in it abundance of curious variety of the manifold Wisdom of God;
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as a Ring that hath many Jewels in it, and a Treasure that is compacted of many precious Things;
as a Ring that hath many Jewels in it, and a Treasure that is compacted of many precious Things;
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for commonly a single Commodity doth doth not make a Treasure but Many. 3. The Gospel is a hoarded and hidden Treasure;
for commonly a single Commodity does does not make a Treasure but Many. 3. The Gospel is a hoarded and hidden Treasure;
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for it contains in it those Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledg which are hidden from the wise and prudent men of the world, who have principium laesum, a crackt brain, that they cannot perceive things spiritual.
for it contains in it those Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge which Are hidden from the wise and prudent men of the world, who have principium laesum, a cracked brain, that they cannot perceive things spiritual.
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Jewels are not used to be put in places where they may be seen of every eye. Jewels Are not used to be put in places where they may be seen of every eye.
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What Job speaks concerning Wisdom is true of the Mysteries of wisdom and knowledg in the Gospel;
What Job speaks Concerning Wisdom is true of the Mysteres of Wisdom and knowledge in the Gospel;
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The Depth saith, it is not in me, the Sea it is not in me.
The Depth Says, it is not in me, the Sea it is not in me.
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Such who are able to search into the secrets of nature, and can fathom the depth of Arts and Sciences,
Such who Are able to search into the secrets of nature, and can fathom the depth of Arts and Sciences,
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yet are many times meer strangers to it, they know not how to dig for, or to draw out this Treasure.
yet Are many times mere Strangers to it, they know not how to dig for, or to draw out this Treasure.
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4. The Gospel hath an attractive vertue in it, when preached in the power of the Holy Ghost, to penetrate the heart,
4. The Gospel hath an Attractive virtue in it, when preached in the power of the Holy Ghost, to penetrate the heart,
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and to draw it after Christ:
and to draw it After christ:
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As the Loadstone hath a natural force to draw Iron, and the Sun to draw up Vapours;
As the Loadstone hath a natural force to draw Iron, and the Sun to draw up Vapours;
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so the Sun of the Gospel by the agency of the Spirit to attract the Heart.
so the Sun of the Gospel by the agency of the Spirit to attract the Heart.
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As the men of the world who have Treasures hid in the Earth, they count them their chief happiness,
As the men of the world who have Treasures hid in the Earth, they count them their chief happiness,
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and their hearts are drawn after them;
and their hearts Are drawn After them;
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so the godly, who make the Gospel their Treasure, and their hearts are fixed to it, they will forsake all to follow it.
so the godly, who make the Gospel their Treasure, and their hearts Are fixed to it, they will forsake all to follow it.
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Where your Treasure is there will your hearts be also. Veniat Verbum Domini & submittemus sexcenta si nobis fuissent Colla, said a Dutch Divine. Where your Treasure is there will your hearts be also. Veniat Verbum Domini & submittemus sexcenta si nobis fuissent Colla, said a Dutch Divine.
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Reas. 1. Because the Gospel reveals the unsearchable Riches of the Grace of God in Christ, in whom are hid all the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledg, whereby the Saints are inabled to lay up a good Foundation for themselves, to lay up their Treasure in Heaven, Reas. 1. Because the Gospel reveals the unsearchable Riches of the Grace of God in christ, in whom Are hid all the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge, whereby the Saints Are enabled to lay up a good Foundation for themselves, to lay up their Treasure in Heaven,
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and to lay hold of eternal Life.
and to lay hold of Eternal Life.
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2. All things or persons that excel others in their kind, and are of greatest rate for their rarity or preciousness, these are counted Treasures; but such is the Gospel: as amongst Fishes, The Leviathan; and in Birds, the Eagle; 2. All things or Persons that excel Others in their kind, and Are of greatest rate for their rarity or preciousness, these Are counted Treasures; but such is the Gospel: as among Fish, The Leviathan; and in Birds, the Eagl;
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and a mongst Beasts, the Lion;
and a amongst Beasts, the lion;
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and Princes and Potentates among Men, they are valued of more worth than thousands of an inferiour rank:
and Princes and Potentates among Men, they Are valued of more worth than thousands of an inferior rank:
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So in Books, those which are rare and fetcht from far; As it is said, That Plato gave for three choice Books 30000 Florens;
So in Books, those which Are rare and fetched from Far; As it is said, That Plato gave for three choice Books 30000 Florens;
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How much more is the Gospel to be prized since it came from Heaven, in whose sacred Leaves the Mysteries of Heaven in Treasures lie!
How much more is the Gospel to be prized since it Come from Heaven, in whose sacred Leaves the Mysteres of Heaven in Treasures lie!
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The Object and the Subject of each Christian eye; Who lives by this, by death shall never die. The Object and the Subject of each Christian eye; Who lives by this, by death shall never die.
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3. All other Creatures, how excellent soever, consume in time. Gold and Silver is subject to the rust and canker;
3. All other Creatures, how excellent soever, consume in time. Gold and Silver is Subject to the rust and canker;
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the most princely Ornaments, even Crowns beset with Pearls, and precious Diamonds, perish in time; the best Books are worm-eaten;
the most princely Ornament, even Crowns beset with Pearls, and precious Diamonds, perish in time; the best Books Are Worm-eaten;
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But the Word of our God, shall stand for ever. 4. The Saints have ever esteemed it so;
But the Word of our God, shall stand for ever. 4. The Saints have ever esteemed it so;
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for they have been content to part with all for it.
for they have been content to part with all for it.
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That's a mans Treasure, which he prefers before all other things, and will part with all rather than this;
That's a men Treasure, which he prefers before all other things, and will part with all rather than this;
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As a man will part with all he hath to save his life: He counts Life his chief Treasure.
As a man will part with all he hath to save his life: He counts Life his chief Treasure.
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Alphonsus King of Arragon professed, he would lose his Jewels, rather than his Books; So a Child of God will part with all, rather than the Gospel;Alphonsus King of Aragon professed, he would loose his Jewels, rather than his Books; So a Child of God will part with all, rather than the Gospel;
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as that Dutch Divine said, as before. 5. That is a mans Treasure, which he counts he cannot live without. Some count Riches their Treasure;
as that Dutch Divine said, as before. 5. That is a men Treasure, which he counts he cannot live without. some count Riches their Treasure;
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for if they are robbed of them, their life is unravelled, their heart and their hopes break at once, they die in the nest as did Nabal. Some count Pleasures their Treasure;
for if they Are robbed of them, their life is unraveled, their heart and their hope's break At once, they die in the nest as did Nabal. some count Pleasures their Treasure;
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for if they be deprived once of them, they cry out with Adrian, They shall never be merry more. Some count Children their Treasure;
for if they be deprived once of them, they cry out with Adrian, They shall never be merry more. some count Children their Treasure;
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and therefore cry out with Rachel, Give me Children or else I die.
and Therefore cry out with Rachel, Give me Children or Else I die.
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But a Child of God makes the Gospel his Treasure, for he thinks he cannot live comfortably without it.
But a Child of God makes the Gospel his Treasure, for he thinks he cannot live comfortably without it.
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It was a remarkable Passage of Luther, who said, He could not live without the Word in Paradise,
It was a remarkable Passage of Luther, who said, He could not live without the Word in Paradise,
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but with it, he could, even in Hell it self. Object.but with it, he could, even in Hell it self. Object.
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But if the Word be so choice a Treasure, What may be the Reason why the World doth not so esteem it? But if the Word be so choice a Treasure, What may be the Reason why the World does not so esteem it?
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Answ. The Causes of this I conceive may be either in respect of the Organ, or of the Object.Answer The Causes of this I conceive may be either in respect of the Organ, or of the Object.
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1. In respect of the Organ:
1. In respect of the Organ:
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The Prince of the World hath cast a mist before the eyes of these men, that the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the Image of God, shineth not in their hearts:
The Prince of the World hath cast a missed before the eyes of these men, that the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ, who is the Image of God, shines not in their hearts:
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As for Example, The Sun is a glorious Body, full of light and lustre, yet blind eyes perceive it not;
As for Exampl, The Sun is a glorious Body, full of Light and lustre, yet blind eyes perceive it not;
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So the Gospel is a Light shining in darkness, but the blind and bruitish world discern it not,
So the Gospel is a Light shining in darkness, but the blind and brutish world discern it not,
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but prefer with the Cock in the Fable, a Corn of Barley before it.
but prefer with the Cock in the Fable, a Corn of Barley before it.
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As one that looked intently on a curious Picture, was asked the cause why he did so? answered, If thou hadst my eye thou wouldst no less admire it than I do;
As one that looked intently on a curious Picture, was asked the cause why he did so? answered, If thou Hadst my eye thou Wouldst not less admire it than I do;
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So had the world but an illuminated eye, they would judg of the Word as the Saints do.
So had the world but an illuminated eye, they would judge of the Word as the Saints do.
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2. In respect of the Object. They make not the Word of GOD, but the World the matter of their choice;
2. In respect of the Object. They make not the Word of GOD, but the World the matter of their choice;
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Their Treasures are in their Fields and in their Flocks and Herds;
Their Treasures Are in their Fields and in their Flocks and Herds;
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And thus they heap up Treasures for the last day. He that holds the World his Portion, will prefer it before any other.
And thus they heap up Treasures for the last day. He that holds the World his Portion, will prefer it before any other.
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A godly Man esteems the Word of God as his Heritage for ever;
A godly Man esteems the Word of God as his Heritage for ever;
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and therefore takes it for a greater Treasure than Chains of Pearl and Mines of Gold.
and Therefore Takes it for a greater Treasure than Chains of Pearl and Mines of Gold.
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Ʋse 1. Serves to refute the folly of a generation of Men, who are wiser for the World than for Heaven, Ʋse 1. Serves to refute the folly of a generation of Men, who Are Wiser for the World than for Heaven,
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and hoard up Treasures for themselves here in the place of their pilgrimage, and are not rich towards God:
and hoard up Treasures for themselves Here in the place of their pilgrimage, and Are not rich towards God:
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Is the Word such a Treasure? Why do you prefer the dirt and dung of this World? The Pleasures of Sin,
Is the Word such a Treasure? Why do you prefer the dirt and dung of this World? The Pleasures of since,
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and the Profits that result from your Purchases and Possessions before this Pearl of Price? Could I but acquaint these men where they might buy a cheap Piece of Ground,
and the Profits that result from your Purchases and Possessions before this Pearl of Price? Could I but acquaint these men where they might buy a cheap Piece of Ground,
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or where Gold and Silver, and precious Jewels lay hid in the Earth, though it were a great way off,
or where Gold and Silver, and precious Jewels lay hid in the Earth, though it were a great Way off,
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and hard to get, Would they not hearken to me? Oh how would they run or ride, dig and delve in the bowels of the Earth to get them!
and hard to get, Would they not harken to me? O how would they run or ride, dig and delve in the bowels of the Earth to get them!
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Bu• I acquaint you with a more precious Purchase, with a far more enduring Substance,
Bu• I acquaint you with a more precious Purchase, with a Far more enduring Substance,
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and tell you it is nigh unto you, where it is hid, and how easie it is to be had,
and tell you it is High unto you, where it is hid, and how easy it is to be had,
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yet I cannot prevail with you for my life, to take a little pains to get it,
yet I cannot prevail with you for my life, to take a little pains to get it,
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or to part with a little of that which you cannot long keep, though it were to gain that you can never lose.
or to part with a little of that which you cannot long keep, though it were to gain that you can never loose.
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Well, your Treasure you are for, and your Treasure (without true repentance) you will have, such as it is, such as you have laid in,
Well, your Treasure you Are for, and your Treasure (without true Repentance) you will have, such as it is, such as you have laid in,
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and laid up for your selves, even Treasures of Wrath against the day of Wrath, and the Revelation of the righteous Judgment of God.
and laid up for your selves, even Treasures of Wrath against the day of Wrath, and the Revelation of the righteous Judgement of God.
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Ʋse 2. Which that you may avoid, let me prevail with you to make the Gospel your Choice;Ʋse 2. Which that you may avoid, let me prevail with you to make the Gospel your Choice;
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count it your chief Good below God and Christ. It is a Legacy left you by your dearest Lord, sealed with his precious blood;
count it your chief Good below God and christ. It is a Legacy left you by your dearest Lord, sealed with his precious blood;
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herein you have a promise of the Pardon of Sins, of Adoption of Sons, whereby (if you are not wanting to your selves) you may become Heirs of God,
herein you have a promise of the Pardon of Sins, of Adoption of Sons, whereby (if you Are not wanting to your selves) you may become Heirs of God,
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and Joint-heirs with Christ, and Partakers of the Inheritance of the Saints;
and Joint heirs with christ, and Partakers of the Inheritance of the Saints;
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And will you not read it? Will you not heed it? at least, with as much care as a Child would his Fathers Will, to know what he hath left him;
And will you not read it? Will you not heed it? At least, with as much care as a Child would his Father's Will, to know what he hath left him;
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to see whether some one or other have not a Title before him to the chief Treasure.
to see whither Some one or other have not a Title before him to the chief Treasure.
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Alas beloved, Do we see it, and is it not our shame, that those Terrae-Filii Sons of the Earth, can even sweat for Silver, forbear Pleasures that they may get Profit, dig deep in Mines for Precious Mettle,
Alas Beloved, Do we see it, and is it not our shame, that those Terrae-Filii Sons of the Earth, can even sweat for Silver, forbear Pleasures that they may get Profit, dig deep in Mines for Precious Mettle,
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and choice Jewels, storm dangers and difficulties by Land and Sea;
and choice Jewels, storm dangers and difficulties by Land and Sea;
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The Merchant, the Mariner, the Mathematician, the Mechanick, the Souldier, and he that studies the Philosophers-stone? And will you not take as much care, be at as much cost, use as much courage in Christianity at least, in searching into those golden Mines of the Gospel wherein are discovered those hidden Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledg in Christ.
The Merchant, the Mariner, the Mathematician, the Mechanic, the Soldier, and he that studies the Philosopher's stone? And will you not take as much care, be At as much cost, use as much courage in Christianity At least, in searching into those golden Mines of the Gospel wherein Are discovered those hidden Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge in christ.
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St. Chrysostom saith to this purpose, Such as dig Treasures out of the Earth, though they get infinite Wealth, yet give not over till they have drawn the Mine dry;
Saint Chrysostom Says to this purpose, Such as dig Treasures out of the Earth, though they get infinite Wealth, yet give not over till they have drawn the Mine dry;
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for this is their chief care, not to get out much, but to leave none behind.
for this is their chief care, not to get out much, but to leave none behind.
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How much more should we endeavour to know the whole mind of Christ contained in the Gospel, lay out our selves about it,
How much more should we endeavour to know the Whole mind of christ contained in the Gospel, lay out our selves about it,
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and labour in it day and night. The Gospel is a pure Treasure, very pure, purity it self, free from all dross.
and labour in it day and night. The Gospel is a pure Treasure, very pure, purity it self, free from all dross.
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Such as dig in Mines for Gold and other precious Mettals are willing to work hard,
Such as dig in Mines for Gold and other precious Metals Are willing to work hard,
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though the Oar hath much dross and dirt that cleaves to it, till it be refined;
though the Oar hath much dross and dirt that cleaves to it, till it be refined;
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but this is a pure and proved Word, pure as Silver, tried in a Furnace of Earth fined seven-fold.
but this is a pure and proved Word, pure as Silver, tried in a Furnace of Earth fined sevenfold.
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2. It is a perfect Treasure in all parts without mixture of any other alloy: nothing must be put to it or ought be taken from it. 2. It is a perfect Treasure in all parts without mixture of any other alloy: nothing must be put to it or ought be taken from it.
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Those precious things that are taken out of the Earth, even all Mettals have their mixture, which doth somewhat debase them;
Those precious things that Are taken out of the Earth, even all Metals have their mixture, which does somewhat debase them;
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but the Word of Christ is perfect of it self, and compleat without the additions or traditions of men;
but the Word of christ is perfect of it self, and complete without the additions or traditions of men;
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He that addeth to, or diminisheth any thing from it, shall have no part in the Book o• life, but shall partake of the plagues that are written it. He that adds to, or diminisheth any thing from it, shall have no part in the Book o• life, but shall partake of the plagues that Are written it.
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Oh how inexcusable are the Papists, who count it imperfect, and pollute it with the mud and Mine of their vain inventions;
O how inexcusable Are the Papists, who count it imperfect, and pollute it with the mud and Mine of their vain Inventions;
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and carnal-Gospellers, who profane it, who take not pains to read it, who heed it not,
and carnal-gospelers, who profane it, who take not pains to read it, who heed it not,
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neither hoard it in their hearts! 3. It is a precious Treasure;
neither hoard it in their hearts! 3. It is a precious Treasure;
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Gold, Silver and Jewels, are precious things, and yet they are but as the Offal and Excrements of the Earth;
Gold, Silver and Jewels, Are precious things, and yet they Are but as the Offal and Excrements of the Earth;
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a man may have much of them, and yet be miserable, and say with Caesar, Omnia fui & nihil profuit;
a man may have much of them, and yet be miserable, and say with Caesar, Omnia fui & nihil profuit;
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I have been all things and never the better;
I have been all things and never the better;
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but the price of this is above rubies, to be esteemed as gold, nay, above fine gold, even above thousands of gold and silver.
but the price of this is above rubies, to be esteemed as gold, nay, above fine gold, even above thousands of gold and silver.
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Had the Lord thought these things a fit portion for his people, he would not have given them to his enemies;
Had the Lord Thought these things a fit portion for his people, he would not have given them to his enemies;
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the barbarous Indians have much more of these than you. 4. It is a profitable Treasure; to teach, to convince;
the barbarous Indians have much more of these than you. 4. It is a profitable Treasure; to teach, to convince;
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profitable for all things, to correct, and to instruct in righteousness. Gregory calls it the heart and soul of God.
profitable for all things, to correct, and to instruct in righteousness. Gregory calls it the heart and soul of God.
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Athanasius, the food of the Soul. St. Augustine, the Fortress against Errors. Irenaeus, the invariable Rule of Truth. Athanasius, the food of the Soul. Saint Augustine, the Fortress against Errors. Irnaeus, the invariable Rule of Truth.
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In a few words, it teacheth true godliness, which is profitable for all things, 1 Tim. 4. 8. for all persons whether in a publick or private capacity.
In a few words, it Teaches true godliness, which is profitable for all things, 1 Tim. 4. 8. for all Persons whither in a public or private capacity.
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It is profitable for men in all Duties, in all Estates and Conditions, which respect their active or passive obedience: It is profitable for men in all Duties, in all Estates and Conditions, which respect their active or passive Obedience:
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It teacheth men what they ought, and what they ought not do; how to live, and how to die;
It Teaches men what they ought, and what they ought not do; how to live, and how to die;
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and how to suffer, and how to carry themselves in prosperity and adversity.
and how to suffer, and how to carry themselves in Prosperity and adversity.
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The Apostle had never taken out that Lesson, had he not learnt it here, viz. to be content in every estate, to know how to want, and how to abound;
The Apostle had never taken out that lesson, had he not learned it Here, viz. to be content in every estate, to know how to want, and how to abound;
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and as one that had nothing, yet possessing all things. A strange hyperbolical Speech, a Riddle to the world.
and as one that had nothing, yet possessing all things. A strange hyperbolical Speech, a Riddle to the world.
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5. It is a pleasant Treasure, sweeter than Honey, yea, than the droppings of the Honey-combs.
5. It is a pleasant Treasure, Sweeten than Honey, yea, than the droppings of the Honeycombs.
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Ephraim who was a pleasant Child in Gods account, Jer. 31. 20. yet he had the Treasure of all his pleasant things spoiled : but here is a sweetness, wherewith,Ephraim who was a pleasant Child in God's account, Jer. 31. 20. yet he had the Treasure of all his pleasant things spoiled: but Here is a sweetness, wherewith,
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as the Soul of man shall never be satiated, so neither shall it ever be satisfied till it come to Heaven.
as the Soul of man shall never be satiated, so neither shall it ever be satisfied till it come to Heaven.
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It is a lasting Treasure, an everlasting Sweetness:
It is a lasting Treasure, an everlasting Sweetness:
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I might add, what I before said, The Gospel is a heaped, a hoarded, a hidden and a heavenly Treasure.
I might add, what I before said, The Gospel is a heaped, a hoarded, a hidden and a heavenly Treasure.
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Ʋse 3. And now you Sons of Pleasure, and Daughters of the Horsleach, who are so ready to cry, Give, and are never satisfied;Ʋse 3. And now you Sons of Pleasure, and Daughters of the Horse-leech, who Are so ready to cry, Give, and Are never satisfied;
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Tell me what you would have? And where you are like to mend your selves? You are for Profit, here is Gold for you;
Tell me what you would have? And where you Are like to mend your selves? You Are for Profit, Here is Gold for you;
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you are for Pleasure, and here's Honey for you. Oh how well might you be without these Earthly-sweets!
you Are for Pleasure, and here's Honey for you. O how well might you be without these Earthly-sweets!
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Would you but drink of this Well of living Waters, where only it is the deeper the sweeter.
Would you but drink of this Well of living Waters, where only it is the Deeper the Sweeten.
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I cannot but wonder that Men that have Reason, and are in their right wits can hear these things,
I cannot but wonder that Men that have Reason, and Are in their right wits can hear these things,
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and not be (at the least) convinced, if not converted.
and not be (At the least) convinced, if not converted.
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Oh that the god of this World [ the Devil ] should be able, in things so clear and perspicuous, to put a Blind upon your Understandings, and Bribe your Judgments!
O that the god of this World [ the devil ] should be able, in things so clear and perspicuous, to put a Blind upon your Understandings, and Bribe your Judgments!
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Truly, if the Gospel in these Halcyon-days, be a hidden Treasure to you, it is so only to such as are lost, &c.
Truly, if the Gospel in these Halcyon days, be a hidden Treasure to you, it is so only to such as Are lost, etc.
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3. Beg of God by frequent and fervent Prayer, that he would give you inlightned understanding,
3. Beg of God by frequent and fervent Prayer, that he would give you enlightened understanding,
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so as you may see a singular vertue in, and may set a superlative value upon this excellent Treasure, the Gospel;
so as you may see a singular virtue in, and may Set a superlative valve upon this excellent Treasure, the Gospel;
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which is a manifestation of Gods Mind, the mystery of his Will and Wisdom, a Copy of his Truth, a transcript of Heaven,
which is a manifestation of God's Mind, the mystery of his Will and Wisdom, a Copy of his Truth, a transcript of Heaven,
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and Happiness to the Heirs of Glory.
and Happiness to the Heirs of Glory.
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What Aeneas Sylvius saith of Moral Vertue, may much more truly be said of the Gospel;
What Aeneas Sylvius Says of Moral Virtue, may much more truly be said of the Gospel;
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If moral Vertue could be beheld with mortal eyes, it would work a strange admiration in the Beholders.
If moral Virtue could be beheld with Mortal eyes, it would work a strange admiration in the Beholders.
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But behold here you have Divine Vertue pointed out to the life Majesty and Mercy, Vertue and Verity, Righteousness and Peace kissing each other;
But behold Here you have Divine Virtue pointed out to the life Majesty and Mercy, Virtue and Verity, Righteousness and Peace kissing each other;
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a far greater Treasure than the Ishmaelitish Merchants had of Joseph who became Lord-Treasurer of Egypt; and blessed be the Lord that we should be born to behold with our eyes the things that many Prophets and righteous men desired to see, and have not seen them;
a Far greater Treasure than the Ishmaelitish Merchants had of Joseph who became Lord treasurer of Egypt; and blessed be the Lord that we should be born to behold with our eyes the things that many prophets and righteous men desired to see, and have not seen them;
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Paulum in Ore, Christum in Carne revelatum, were two of St. Augustin 's great wishes : To see Paul in the Pulpit and Christ Incarnate, &c. The Queen of Sheba came from far to see Solomon and to hear his Wisdom,Paulum in Over, Christ in Flesh Revelatum, were two of Saint Augustin is great wishes: To see Paul in the Pulpit and christ Incarnate, etc. The Queen of Sheba Come from Far to see Solomon and to hear his Wisdom,
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and parted with much precious Treasure for this:
and parted with much precious Treasure for this:
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But behold a greater than Solomon; the great Lord-Treasurer of the whole world hath sent his Embassadours to publish the glad-tidings of Peace,
But behold a greater than Solomon; the great Lord treasurer of the Whole world hath sent his ambassadors to publish the Glad-tidings of Peace,
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and to sing that Evangelical Hymn, Glory to God in the highest, on Earth Peace, good will towards Men. And yet this Treasure sticks upon our hand,
and to sing that Evangelical Hymn, Glory to God in the highest, on Earth Peace, good will towards Men. And yet this Treasure sticks upon our hand,
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and is vilely valued by the blind world, who see not their want, and know not the worth of a Christ.
and is vilely valued by the blind world, who see not their want, and know not the worth of a christ.
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Wisdom uttereth her Voice, and proclaims her precious Wares, and saith, How long ye simple ones, will you love simplicity, and ye scorners delight in scorning!
Wisdom utters her Voice, and proclaims her precious Wares, and Says, How long you simple ones, will you love simplicity, and the Scorner's delight in scorning!
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&c. yet the Staple-treasure of the Gospel will not off;
etc. yet the Staple-treasure of the Gospel will not off;
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Men make light of it, who have their Treasures in the Fields, and will hardly step over their thresholds to gather this Mannah.
Men make Light of it, who have their Treasures in the Fields, and will hardly step over their thresholds to gather this Manna.
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Could we but once perswade you to get inlightned understandings, you would see with other eyes,
Could we but once persuade you to get enlightened understandings, you would see with other eyes,
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and hear with other ears than you now do, and walk with other feet, and work with other hands;
and hear with other ears than you now do, and walk with other feet, and work with other hands;
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you would no longer lie down with the sluggard, and say, O utinam boc esset laborare!
you would not longer lie down with the sluggard, and say, O utinam boc esset laborare!
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Oh that this were to labour!
O that this were to labour!
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you would not with the hungry man barely long for this food, but labour for it;
you would not with the hungry man barely long for this food, but labour for it;
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you would not only thirst as the Covetous Man doth after Wealth, but you would work to get it;
you would not only thirst as the Covetous Man does After Wealth, but you would work to get it;
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you would wait at the Pool, and at the beautiful Gates of the Temple, and your main request to Christ would be that of the blind Man, Lord, only that mine eyes might be opened, saith he.
you would wait At the Pool, and At the beautiful Gates of the Temple, and your main request to christ would be that of the blind Man, Lord, only that mine eyes might be opened, Says he.
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Ʋse 4. With what Joy should we embrace the Gospel? Men use to rejoice when they get Treasures.Ʋse 4. With what Joy should we embrace the Gospel? Men use to rejoice when they get Treasures.
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The Marriage-day upon this account, is called a Merry-day, because the Man expects a Treasure; for on what he sets his heart and affections, that's his Treasure:
The Marriage day upon this account, is called a Merry-day, Because the Man expects a Treasure; for on what he sets his heart and affections, that's his Treasure:
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Shall carnal Men rejoice when they find Jewels? And shall not Christians, who have a Treasure made up of Jewels in the Gospel rejoice even more than in all riches? We read in the Occurrences of the Low-Countries, That a day of Festivity was kept some time for joy, that the Scriptures. were translated.
Shall carnal Men rejoice when they find Jewels? And shall not Christians, who have a Treasure made up of Jewels in the Gospel rejoice even more than in all riches? We read in the Occurrences of the Low countries, That a day of Festivity was kept Some time for joy, that the Scriptures. were translated.
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But this joy lasted but for a season, like unto that of John Baptist his Hearers.
But this joy lasted but for a season, like unto that of John Baptist his Hearers.
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And indeed, what Reverend Moulin saith of his Countrymen, we have cause to say of ours;
And indeed, what Reverend Moulin Says of his Countrymen, we have cause to say of ours;
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Time was (saith he) That whiles they burnt us for reading the Scriptures, we burnt with zeal to be reading of them. Time was (Says he) That while they burned us for reading the Scriptures, we burned with zeal to be reading of them.
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Now with our liberty is b•ed a neglect of the Word of God;
Now with our liberty is b•ed a neglect of the Word of God;
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and so it is with us as in some parts of the World, where there are great store of Pearls and other precious Things, the people will part with them,
and so it is with us as in Some parts of the World, where there Are great store of Pearls and other precious Things, the people will part with them,
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for such things that we here count trifles;
for such things that we Here count trifles;
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So the Gospel is looked upon by many, as Mannah was with the Israelites but common Meat.
So the Gospel is looked upon by many, as Manna was with the Israelites but Common Meat.
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Surely, were it to be sent to such as have not heard it, they would hear it more, believe it more, rejoice in it more than we do.
Surely, were it to be sent to such as have not herd it, they would hear it more, believe it more, rejoice in it more than we do.
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Alas for this poor Nation, it surfeits upon the glorious Gospel!
Alas for this poor nation, it Surfeits upon the glorious Gospel!
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And hence it is, so few with Joy receive it, with Faith believe it, with their Heart embrace it.
And hence it is, so few with Joy receive it, with Faith believe it, with their Heart embrace it.
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But let all that are Gods Jewels rejoice in it more than in Corn and Wine, and all earthly Comforts.
But let all that Are God's Jewels rejoice in it more than in Corn and Wine, and all earthly Comforts.
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Ʋse 5. Let us come to the Preaching of the Gospel as unto a Treasury and Store-house of all good things, the Common Mart and Market of all spiritual Provision, Ʋse 5. Let us come to the Preaching of the Gospel as unto a Treasury and Storehouse of all good things, the Common Mars and Market of all spiritual Provision,
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even Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledg;
even Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge;
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Here is Bread for the hungry, Water for the thirsty, Milk for Babes, strong Meat for Men, Wine to make glad the Heart and Oyl to make his face shine : Her• you may have Gold to enrich you, 〈 ◊ 〉 Garment to cloath you;
Here is Bred for the hungry, Water for the thirsty, Milk for Babes, strong Meat for Men, Wine to make glad the Heart and Oil to make his face shine: Her• you may have Gold to enrich you, 〈 ◊ 〉 Garment to cloth you;
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here are Ornaments for your head, Bracelets fo• your neck and arms, Pendents for you• ears, Eye-salve for your eyes, a Gird•• for your loins, Brest-plates for you• hearts,
Here Are Ornament for your head, Bracelets fo• your neck and arms, Pendents for you• ears, Eyesalve for your eyes, a Gird•• for your loins, Breastplates for you• hearts,
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and Signets for your hand• You have here a Cornucopia for Plenty a Catholicon for Cures;
and Signets for your hand• You have Here a Cornucopia for Plenty a Catholicon for Cures;
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an Armory fo• Weapons against spiritual Wickednesses; a Library for Books, and Treasury for Jewels.
an Armoury fo• Weapons against spiritual Wickednesses; a Library for Books, and Treasury for Jewels.
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What woul• you have? What are your Wants ▪ Here you may have a Supply from Jesus Christ, In whom doth all fulness dwell;
What woul• you have? What Are your Wants ▪ Here you may have a Supply from jesus christ, In whom does all fullness dwell;
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and from whose fulness we receive Grace for Grace. Are you poor in spirit? here are durable Riches for you; and from whose fullness we receive Grace for Grace. are you poor in Spirit? Here Are durable Riches for you;
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sick? here is Physick for you; sorrowful? here's Comfort for you; tempted? here's sufficient Strength for you;
sick? Here is Physic for you; sorrowful? here's Comfort for you; tempted? here's sufficient Strength for you;
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Are you in Bonds? here's Bale for you : Are you broken for sin? here's a precious Balm for you : Have you a hard heart? here's a suppling and a softning Oyl for you : Are you subject to fears and doubts? here Faith is begotten for you : Are you sullen or silent,
are you in Bonds? here's Bale for you: are you broken for since? here's a precious Balm for you: Have you a hard heart? here's a suppling and a softening Oil for you: are you Subject to fears and doubts? Here Faith is begotten for you: are you sullen or silent,
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and cannot pray? here you have the Spirits Promise to help your Infirmities : Would you know how to behave your selves in the House of God? in your own Houses,
and cannot pray? Here you have the Spirits Promise to help your Infirmities: Would you know how to behave your selves in the House of God? in your own Houses,
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as Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children, Masters and Servants? Come •o this publick Treasury where these •hings are to be had:
as Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children, Masters and Servants? Come •o this public Treasury where these •hings Are to be had:
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but you must know this, that these Treasures are not to be attained without digging and Christian Diligence in the use of means.
but you must know this, that these Treasures Are not to be attained without digging and Christian Diligence in the use of means.
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It is a hard work to dig for Gold, and you must make heart-work of it.
It is a hard work to dig for Gold, and you must make Heartwork of it.
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The Apostle minds young Timothy of this, who had made it his trade from his youth, Meditate of these things, and give thy self wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear.
The Apostle minds young Timothy of this, who had made it his trade from his youth, Meditate of these things, and give thy self wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear.
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And Solomon saith, If thou seekest her as Silver, and searchest for her as for hid Treasure;
And Solomon Says, If thou Seekest her as Silver, and searchest for her as for hid Treasure;
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Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledg of God. Quest. Then shalt thou understand the Fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. Quest.
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But what further means must we use to get this Treasure? But what further means must we use to get this Treasure?
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Answ. You must be sure to seek it in Gods ways, and in the use of the good means he hath appointed. As, Answer You must be sure to seek it in God's ways, and in the use of the good means he hath appointed. As,
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1. You must mix the Word with Faith in your hearts when you read it or when you hear it;
1. You must mix the Word with Faith in your hearts when you read it or when you hear it;
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for such as bring not Faith along with them, depart from the Word without Fruit; The Gospel preached, profiteth not them that hear it, who mix it not with Faith.
for such as bring not Faith along with them, depart from the Word without Fruit; The Gospel preached, profiteth not them that hear it, who mix it not with Faith.
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Faith in the heart is like the sweet confection of Oyntment poured upon Christ his Head;
Faith in the heart is like the sweet confection of Ointment poured upon christ his Head;
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it casts a sweet scent and savour into all the parts and powers of the Soul:
it Cast a sweet scent and savour into all the parts and Powers of the Soul:
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it is Oyl to these wheels, and makes them go with agility in the ways of God.
it is Oil to these wheels, and makes them go with agility in the ways of God.
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2. Pray unto God that he would pour upon you the eye-salve of the Spirit;
2. prey unto God that he would pour upon you the eyesalve of the Spirit;
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for this Treasure lyes deep, and our shallow capacities cannot comprehend it, our understandings being not only blind, but blindness it self.
for this Treasure lies deep, and our shallow capacities cannot comprehend it, our understandings being not only blind, but blindness it self.
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Pray therefore that your understandings may be unvailed, that the Truths of Christ may be revealed, that neither the Organ may be dim, nor the Object dark; Pray Therefore that your understandings may be Unveiled, that the Truths of christ may be revealed, that neither the Organ may be dim, nor the Object dark;
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But of this I spake before.
But of this I spoke before.
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3. Live under a godly Ministry, where the Word drops like pretious dew from Sion into the fertile vallies:
3. Live under a godly Ministry, where the Word drops like precious due from Sion into the fertile valleys:
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This is the Indies where this Treasure lies;
This is the Indies where this Treasure lies;
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These Preachers lips preserve knowledg, and you must seek the Law at their mouths, feeding your kids besides the shepherds Tents.
These Preachers lips preserve knowledge, and you must seek the Law At their mouths, feeding your kids beside the shepherd's Tents.
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Such who are used to dig in Mines, know by the colour of the Sands,
Such who Are used to dig in Mines, know by the colour of the Sands,
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and by the taste of the Waters, that run from the Mountains where the true Treasure lieth;
and by the taste of the Waters, that run from the Mountains where the true Treasure lies;
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So you may guess where, and from what sort of Men, you may get the Pearl of Price,
So you may guess where, and from what sort of Men, you may get the Pearl of Price,
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even from such who wear the Brestplate of Science and Conscience, whose care is (as it was said of Chrysostom) Non aures titillare, sed corda pungere;
even from such who wear the Breastplate of Science and Conscience, whose care is (as it was said of Chrysostom) Non aures titillare, sed Corda pungere;
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not to tickle the ears of the Hearers, but to prick and pierce their Hearts; into whose hearts the true Light hath shined.
not to tickle the ears of the Hearers, but to prick and pierce their Hearts; into whose hearts the true Light hath shined.
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4. Be diligent in season and out of season, and by frequent hearing of Sermons be searching for this hid Treasure:
4. Be diligent in season and out of season, and by frequent hearing of Sermons be searching for this hid Treasure:
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This is the means that God hath promised to bless when we lie with the lame man waiting at the Pool.
This is the means that God hath promised to bless when we lie with the lame man waiting At the Pool.
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Men use to omit no opportunity to get gain; the love of Gold makes many a man not mind his meat or his sleep,
Men use to omit no opportunity to get gain; the love of Gold makes many a man not mind his meat or his sleep,
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but he will toil even and take pains when he should rest, and refresh nature;
but he will toil even and take pains when he should rest, and refresh nature;
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So he that would get this Jewel, must with the Prophets blessed man, meditate in the Law of God day and night.
So he that would get this Jewel, must with the prophets blessed man, meditate in the Law of God day and night.
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5. Such who would get skill in searching for Earthly Treasures, must confer with others to know where the right Vein for Silver is;
5. Such who would get skill in searching for Earthly Treasures, must confer with Others to know where the right Vein for Silver is;
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what tedious Travels have been undertaken for this, Impiger extremos currit Mercator ad Indos;
what tedious Travels have been undertaken for this, Impiger Extremos Currit Mercator ad Indos;
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So such as would have this precious Pearl must read and run from one Sermon to another, inquire and retire into themselves and converse with others, Luke 24. 17.
So such as would have this precious Pearl must read and run from one Sermon to Another, inquire and retire into themselves and converse with Others, Lycia 24. 17.
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Lastly, Learn from hence to prefer the Gospel before the most pretious things in the world,
Lastly, Learn from hence to prefer the Gospel before the most precious things in the world,
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since it affords a truer Pleasure, a more induring Treasure.
since it affords a truer Pleasure, a more enduring Treasure.
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Gold is got out of the basest element the Earth, and admired only by men of earthy minds;
Gold is god out of the Basest element the Earth, and admired only by men of earthy minds;
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who make it their God, and sell their Souls to the Devil for it. Oh! the misery, the mischief that the Love of it hath wrought in the world:
who make it their God, and fell their Souls to the devil for it. Oh! the misery, the mischief that the Love of it hath wrought in the world:
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For this cause Crates the Philosopher is said to cast his Gold into the Sea, with these words, Ego vos mergam, ne ipse mergar a vobis: It was never true to any that trusted in it.
For this cause Crates the Philosopher is said to cast his Gold into the Sea, with these words, Ego vos mergam, ne ipse mergar a vobis: It was never true to any that trusted in it.
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But the Gospel though it come from Earthen Vessels, yet it is pure and most pretious, sure and certain, established for ever in Heaven:
But the Gospel though it come from Earthen Vessels, yet it is pure and most precious, sure and certain, established for ever in Heaven:
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Lay not up therefore for your selves a Treasure on the Earth, where rust and canker do corrupt, Lay not up Therefore for your selves a Treasure on the Earth, where rust and canker do corrupt,
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but lay up for your selves a Treasure in Heaven, &c. But I proceed to the Pot into which this Treasure is put; Earthen Vessels. but lay up for your selves a Treasure in Heaven, etc. But I proceed to the Pot into which this Treasure is put; Earthen Vessels.
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SERMON II. 2 COR. 4. 7. But we have this Treasure in Earthen Vessels. WE have this Treasure, Non pretio sed promisso;
SERMON II 2 COR. 4. 7. But we have this Treasure in Earthen Vessels. WE have this Treasure, Non Precio sed Promisso;
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not by debt but by dowry; not by purchase but by Promise. I might observe other things hence, but I must proceed.
not by debt but by dowry; not by purchase but by Promise. I might observe other things hence, but I must proceed.
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Doct. 2. That Christs Embassadours are Earthly Vessels.
Doct. 2. That Christ ambassadors Are Earthly Vessels.
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A Vessel is an Instrument of use in which we do keep or carry any necessary Commodity that concerns life's good.
A Vessel is an Instrument of use in which we do keep or carry any necessary Commodity that concerns life's good.
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And by a Metaphor it is transferred to men, who are so called, because they are Heirs: 1. Either of Gods Election; 2. Or of his Rejection.
And by a Metaphor it is transferred to men, who Are so called, Because they Are Heirs: 1. Either of God's Election; 2. Or of his Rejection.
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1. Of his Grace and Glory; Or 2ly. of his Anger and Indignation;
1. Of his Grace and Glory; Or 2ly. of his Anger and Indignation;
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For, the Potter hath power over the Clay to make one Vessel to honour, and another to dishonour.
For, the Potter hath power over the Clay to make one Vessel to honour, and Another to dishonour.
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1. Vessels of Wood and stones, and such as are hypocrites in the visible Church. 2. Vessels of Gold and Silver, viz. The Elect.
1. Vessels of Wood and stones, and such as Are Hypocrites in the visible Church. 2. Vessels of Gold and Silver, viz. The Elect.
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Moreover, the Word is used in a general signification for any one that God designes to do him service in a publick or private capacity;
Moreover, the Word is used in a general signification for any one that God designs to do him service in a public or private capacity;
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As Cyrus, Nebuchadnezzar, &c. in a subserviency to his providence. And in this sense it is put for the Ministers of the Gospel;
As Cyrus, Nebuchadnezzar, etc. in a subserviency to his providence. And in this sense it is put for the Ministers of the Gospel;
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and thus our Apostle is called a chosen Vessel, to bear the Name of Christ among the Gentiles.
and thus our Apostle is called a chosen Vessel, to bear the Name of christ among the Gentiles.
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And they may be here called Earthly Vessels. 1. In respect of their Creation and Constitution, and the base matter of their making: Adam of Adamah, red Earth;
And they may be Here called Earthly Vessels. 1. In respect of their Creation and Constitution, and the base matter of their making: Adam of Adamah, read Earth;
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The first man was of the Earth, earthly. The First man was of the Earth, earthly.
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2. In respect of their Corruption that cleaves to them whiles they remain in the earthly house of this their Tabernacle;
2. In respect of their Corruption that cleaves to them while they remain in the earthly house of this their Tabernacle;
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being subject to many perturbations and passions, and infirmities of flesh and blood; being Subject to many perturbations and passion, and infirmities of Flesh and blood;
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you may see it in Elias, Jam. 5. 17. in Jonah; in Peter and the rest of the Apostles:
you may see it in Elias, Jam. 5. 17. in Jonah; in Peter and the rest of the Apostles:
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So Ministers in this sense are Earthen Vessels, and Satan is sensible of this; and therefore will sift them to the bran:
So Ministers in this sense Are Earthen Vessels, and Satan is sensible of this; and Therefore will sift them to the bran:
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Can he but get such as they to side with him in the promotion of his works of darkness, it makes much for the advancement of his Interest;
Can he but get such as they to side with him in the promotion of his works of darkness, it makes much for the advancement of his Interest;
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As Luther said of — a great Scholar, Cupit a te ornari Diabolus.
As Luther said of — a great Scholar, Cupit a te Adorned Diabolus.
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3. They are Earthen Vessels, in respect of their resolution and dissolution, subject to the stroke of death as well as others, like water spilt upon the ground;
3. They Are Earthen Vessels, in respect of their resolution and dissolution, Subject to the stroke of death as well as Others, like water spilled upon the ground;
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or like Earthen Pitchers that are carried oft to the Water, but are come broken home at last;
or like Earthen Pitchers that Are carried oft to the Water, but Are come broken home At last;
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Eadem conditione mortalitatis, & simili conditione; vobiscum, humanitatis afficiuntur. 4. They are obnoxious to crosses and changes in their outward estate in the world; Same condition mortalitatis, & simili condition; vobiscum, humanitatis afficiuntur. 4. They Are obnoxious to Crosses and changes in their outward estate in the world;
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they pass from prosperity to adversity;
they pass from Prosperity to adversity;
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they suffer imprisonment, banishment, contempt and scorn, and are counted the very scum and off-scouring of all things.
they suffer imprisonment, banishment, contempt and scorn, and Are counted the very scum and offscouring of all things.
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God is pleased many times to empty these Vessels, and to pour them forth as Wine out of a Cask;
God is pleased many times to empty these Vessels, and to pour them forth as Wine out of a Cask;
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and they are vilely esteemed of men, as Vessels of no value. The Reasons are such as these:
and they Are vilely esteemed of men, as Vessels of no valve. The Reasons Are such as these:
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They have here many times to do with men of earthly minds, to plant a Heaven,
They have Here many times to do with men of earthly minds, to plant a Heaven,
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and to found a Earth, or rather that God may do it, by their Ministry, as our Translators render the Words.
and to found a Earth, or rather that God may do it, by their Ministry, as our Translators render the Words.
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Now what Vessels are fitter for the Lords use, to call home the Vessels of Mercy than men like themselves? The Israelites would not hear of it that God should speak unto them immediately from Heaven,
Now what Vessels Are fitter for the lords use, to call home the Vessels of Mercy than men like themselves? The Israelites would not hear of it that God should speak unto them immediately from Heaven,
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but by the Ministry of Moses, a man like themselves : So men of like passion, are men of more compassion;
but by the Ministry of Moses, a man like themselves: So men of like passion, Are men of more compassion;
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such as can truly say with the Apostle, Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended,
such as can truly say with the Apostle, Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended,
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and I burn not? Likeness breedeth liking, and our own weakness, feebleness, afflictions, stir up affection,and I burn not? Likeness breeds liking, and our own weakness, feebleness, afflictions, stir up affection,
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as it did in Calvin; of whom it is said, He was no otherwise affected towards the Churches,
as it did in calvin; of whom it is said, He was not otherwise affected towards the Churches,
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than if he had born them upon his shoulders. 2. The great Shepherd of his Sheep will have it so, to humble us; than if he had born them upon his shoulders. 2. The great Shepherd of his Sheep will have it so, to humble us;
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that when we take notice of the Treasure we are intrusted with, we may seem low,
that when we take notice of the Treasure we Are Entrusted with, we may seem low,
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and little in our own eyes, and esteem of our selves Coniah, a Vessel wherein is no pleasure.
and little in our own eyes, and esteem of our selves Coniah, a Vessel wherein is no pleasure.
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Flesh and blood is apt to boast in parts, in gifts, wherein happily we may esteem to excel other men:
Flesh and blood is apt to boast in parts, in Gifts, wherein happily we may esteem to excel other men:
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But did we but consider our own brittle imbecillity, and from whom our sufficiency comes, We would no more boast than of a borrowed Sute,
But did we but Consider our own brittle imbecility, and from whom our sufficiency comes, We would not more boast than of a borrowed Suit,
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or the Man of his Hatchet; Alas, Master, It was borrowed.
or the Man of his Hatchet; Alas, Master, It was borrowed.
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3. The Lord doth so ordain, that, this precious Treasure should pass to you through Earthen Vessels. 3. The Lord does so ordain, that, this precious Treasure should pass to you through Earthen Vessels.
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1. That you should not cast Contempt upon this holy and honourable Calling of the Ministry,
1. That you should not cast Contempt upon this holy and honourable Calling of the Ministry,
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because of the meanness of mens persons, parts, parentage, trials, or temptations; since Gods Prophets, and even Christ and his Apostles were liable to the like.
Because of the meanness of men's Persons, parts, parentage, trials, or temptations; since God's prophets, and even christ and his Apostles were liable to the like.
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Amos was neither a Prophet, nor the Son of a Prophet, but a Herd-man of Tekoah. Jesus Christ before he entred upon his Ministry, served in the mean employment of a Carpenter, his Apopostles were many of them, poor Fishermen; Amos was neither a Prophet, nor the Son of a Prophet, but a Herdsman of Tekoah. jesus christ before he entered upon his Ministry, served in the mean employment of a Carpenter, his Apostles were many of them, poor Fishermen;
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And the Apostle Paul was sometime a Tent-maker, though indeed brought up at the feet of learned Gamaliel; and yet for all the trials and temptations that he indured, the Galatians were nothing the less indeared to him;
And the Apostle Paul was sometime a Tentmaker, though indeed brought up At the feet of learned Gamaliel; and yet for all the trials and temptations that he endured, the Galatians were nothing the less endeared to him;
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you know, saith he, How that through the infirmity of the flesh I preached the Gospel,
you know, Says he, How that through the infirmity of the Flesh I preached the Gospel,
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and the trials of me which was in my flesh, ye despised not, neither abhorred. and the trials of me which was in my Flesh, you despised not, neither abhorred.
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2. The Lord will have it so, that, you should not have Ministers persons in admiration for any elegancy of Wit, excellency of Learning, strength of Memory, &c. Since they are but Men,
2. The Lord will have it so, that, you should not have Ministers Persons in admiration for any elegancy of Wit, excellency of Learning, strength of Memory, etc. Since they Are but Men,
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and of like passions, and the Lord is pleased many times to hide the great mysteries of his Kingdom from the wise and prudent of the world; few of such are called.
and of like passion, and the Lord is pleased many times to hide the great Mysteres of his Kingdom from the wise and prudent of the world; few of such Are called.
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I know well, that God distributes his Gifts variously, to some, a greater measure than to other men;
I know well, that God distributes his Gifts variously, to Some, a greater measure than to other men;
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and such are worthy of double honour, especially if they labour in the Word and Doctrine : But though you ow them reverence,
and such Are worthy of double honour, especially if they labour in the Word and Doctrine: But though you owe them Reverence,
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yet you must not have them in admiration; For this was the Original of the various Sects at Corinth, I am of Paul,
yet you must not have them in admiration; For this was the Original of the various Sects At Corinth, I am of Paul,
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and I am of Apollos, and I of Cephas: and I am of Apollos, and I of Cephas:
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and the Apostle is afraid, lest any one should think o him above that he seeth in him, and the Apostle is afraid, lest any one should think oh him above that he sees in him,
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and will rather glory in his infirmities for this very cause. 3. That the Grace of regeneration may be ascribed, not to the preaching of Men,
and will rather glory in his infirmities for this very cause. 3. That the Grace of regeneration may be ascribed, not to the preaching of Men,
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but to the power of God; so in the Text, and by the operation of his Spirit.
but to the power of God; so in the Text, and by the operation of his Spirit.
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4. The Lords intent in this dispensation may be to puzzle and perplex the great Wits of the world, who rest,
4. The lords intent in this Dispensation may be to puzzle and perplex the great Wits of the world, who rest,
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and relie upon their carnal wisdom, and think thereby to fathom the depth of these Mysteries;
and rely upon their carnal Wisdom, and think thereby to fathom the depth of these Mysteres;
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but such must empty their Vessels of this Earthly Treasure, and count it trash, before they be capable of conceiving of,
but such must empty their Vessels of this Earthly Treasure, and count it trash, before they be capable of conceiving of,
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or receiving in the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledg in Christ;
or receiving in the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge in christ;
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for, Intus existens prohibet alienum; If any man among you seem to be wise in this world, let him become a fool that he may be wise.
for, Intus existens Prohibet Alienum; If any man among you seem to be wise in this world, let him become a fool that he may be wise.
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Ʋse 1. Admire the goodness and gracious condescention of God, who might have delivered his mind to you by the ministration of Angels, and in terrible things;Ʋse 1. Admire the Goodness and gracious condescension of God, who might have Delivered his mind to you by the ministration of Angels, and in terrible things;
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as at the Tradition of the Law upon Mount Sinai, with thunder, lightning, and sound of a Trumpet, the Mountain burning,
as At the Tradition of the Law upon Mount Sinai, with thunder, lightning, and found of a Trumpet, the Mountain burning,
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and covered with blackness, darkness and tempest, so full of terror, that, not only the People, but, even Moses himself trembled:
and covered with blackness, darkness and tempest, so full of terror, that, not only the People, but, even Moses himself trembled:
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But God was pleased to deliver his will to you, by men formed of the same clay, cut out of the same lump with your selves, Earthen Vessels. Well may we say with the Psalmist, Lord, What is man, sorry, sickly, mortal, miserable man, that thou shouldst be thus mindful of him? to leave thy mind to us,
But God was pleased to deliver his will to you, by men formed of the same clay, Cut out of the same lump with your selves, Earthen Vessels. Well may we say with the Psalmist, Lord, What is man, sorry, sickly, Mortal, miserable man, that thou Shouldst be thus mindful of him? to leave thy mind to us,
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and deliver it by the Ministry of Men, As the Disciples said!
and deliver it by the Ministry of Men, As the Disciples said!
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Ʋse 2. If the Apostle who was so eminent an Instrument of Christ, and laboured more abundantly than the rest;Ʋse 2. If the Apostle who was so eminent an Instrument of christ, and laboured more abundantly than the rest;
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yet makes himself equal with others, as an Earthen Vessel; nay, in some sense inferiour, the least of Saints, the last of Apostles, yet makes himself equal with Others, as an Earthen Vessel; nay, in Some sense inferior, the least of Saints, the last of Apostles,
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How doth this reprehend the Pride of the Pope, who takes to him the most magnificent Titles, such as no meer man, without the highest blasphemy may arrogate to himself;
How does this reprehend the Pride of the Pope, who Takes to him the most magnificent Titles, such as no mere man, without the highest blasphemy may arrogate to himself;
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such as that Pastor of the Catholick Church, which he blasphemously calleth his own Spouse;
such as that Pastor of the Catholic Church, which he blasphemously calls his own Spouse;
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nay, arrogates to himself the Title of God, and sets himself above Princes who are petty gods,
nay, arrogates to himself the Title of God, and sets himself above Princes who Are Petty God's,
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and so proves himself to be the Antichrist:
and so Proves himself to be the Antichrist:
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and though he pretends his power from Peter, yet follows not his Precepts, 1 Pet. 5. 3. and assimilates him in nothing, except in denying his Master.
and though he pretends his power from Peter, yet follows not his Precepts, 1 Pet. 5. 3. and assimilates him in nothing, except in denying his Master.
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3. What an excellent patern of humility have we here, who are the Pastors of Christ's Flock, not to lord it over them,
3. What an excellent pattern of humility have we Here, who Are the Pastors of Christ's Flock, not to lord it over them,
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but to allure them by love;
but to allure them by love;
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shewing meekness to all men, and instructing those that oppose themselves to be very tender of them,
showing meekness to all men, and instructing those that oppose themselves to be very tender of them,
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and apt to compassionate them in their sorrows and sufferings, since we are of the like frailty our selves!
and apt to compassionate them in their sorrows and sufferings, since we Are of the like frailty our selves!
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This should make us say with Moses, Who am I? If there be any Heavenly Treasure in us, it is Christs Gift, he gave it,
This should make us say with Moses, Who am I? If there be any Heavenly Treasure in us, it is Christ Gift, he gave it,
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and let him have the glory of it;
and let him have the glory of it;
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Not I, but the Grace of God which is in me. The more any man beholds the Suns body, the less he sees, Not I, but the Grace of God which is in me. The more any man beholds the Suns body, the less he sees,
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when he looks to the Earth;
when he looks to the Earth;
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So we beholding the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, should ascribe the excellency of the power to God, and not to our selves; Non nobis Domine, non nobis; sed nomini tuo da gloriam.
So we beholding the glory of God in the face of jesus christ, should ascribe the excellency of the power to God, and not to our selves; Non nobis Domine, non nobis; sed nomini tuo da gloriam.
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4. You should not value the Gospel the less vertually, but rather have it in the greater veneration,
4. You should not valve the Gospel the less virtually, but rather have it in the greater veneration,
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because it comes to you in or through Earthen Vessels. We are very apt, naturally, to look at the outward appearance of things or persons,
Because it comes to you in or through Earthen Vessels. We Are very apt, naturally, to look At the outward appearance of things or Persons,
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and accordingly to prize and prefer them.
and accordingly to prize and prefer them.
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For this St. James taxeth his Hearers, who in their Assemblies had respect to him that had on a Gold Ring,
For this Saint James Taxes his Hearers, who in their Assemblies had respect to him that had on a Gold Ring,
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and gay cloathing : So ordinarily, men shew esteem to such things that are gorgeous and glorious in the eye of the world,
and gay clothing: So ordinarily, men show esteem to such things that Are gorgeous and glorious in the eye of the world,
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and to such Men, such Ministers, as shew forth in their Sermons much humane Learning and Eloquence;
and to such Men, such Ministers, as show forth in their Sermons much humane Learning and Eloquence;
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and in the mean time, neglect, and slight the godly simplicity of the Gospel, and such as preach it in the power of the Holy-Ghost;
and in the mean time, neglect, and slight the godly simplicity of the Gospel, and such as preach it in the power of the Holy ghost;
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This is partiality in the Apostles account: Not that I speak against Learning, which is an excellent Hand-maid to Divinity;
This is partiality in the Apostles account: Not that I speak against Learning, which is an excellent Handmaid to Divinity;
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but the abuse of it when men darken the Truth through the mists of Philosophical speculations,
but the abuse of it when men darken the Truth through the mists of Philosophical speculations,
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and preach, Magis ut placerent, quam docerent; to please, rather than to profit. If men set such a price upon Earthly Treasures;
and preach, Magis ut placerent, quam docerent; to please, rather than to profit. If men Set such a price upon Earthly Treasures;
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digged out of the bowels of the Earth, and delivered with dirty hands;
dug out of the bowels of the Earth, and Delivered with dirty hands;
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How much more should you value the Gospel though it come from Instruments that are Earthen Vessels?
How much more should you valve the Gospel though it come from Instruments that Are Earthen Vessels?
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Observe the Exhortation of the Apostle, We beseech you, Brethren, know them that labour among you, and are over you in the Lord,
Observe the Exhortation of the Apostle, We beseech you, Brothers, know them that labour among you, and Are over you in the Lord,
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and admonish you, and have them in singular love, for their works sake. and admonish you, and have them in singular love, for their works sake.
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Though there be no worthiness in the person, yet, it is a worthy work, it is high and honourable, divine and heavenly;
Though there be no worthiness in the person, yet, it is a worthy work, it is high and honourable, divine and heavenly;
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the preparation to it, the execution of it is so, if you consider the worth of a precious soul, by the price that was payed to purchase it;
the preparation to it, the execution of it is so, if you Consider the worth of a precious soul, by the price that was paid to purchase it;
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not Gold nor Silver, but the pretious Blood of Jesus Christ, and the Reward that will be given to such as are Instrumental in the work;
not Gold nor Silver, but the precious Blood of jesus christ, and the Reward that will be given to such as Are Instrumental in the work;
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the saving a soul from death, and the hiding a multitude of sins;
the Saving a soul from death, and the hiding a multitude of Sins;
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and how mean soever they appear in the Flesh, yet hereafter they shall shine as the Stars in the Kingdom of their Father for evermore.
and how mean soever they appear in the Flesh, yet hereafter they shall shine as the Stars in the Kingdom of their Father for evermore.
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5. Admire the depth of Divine Wisdom in this; 5. Admire the depth of Divine Wisdom in this;
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That the Lord should make use of our weakness and unworthiness, for the manifestation of his mighty Power in bringing sinners from Satans Kingdom,
That the Lord should make use of our weakness and unworthiness, for the manifestation of his mighty Power in bringing Sinners from Satan Kingdom,
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and their sinful courses, to accept of Salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
and their sinful courses, to accept of Salvation through our Lord jesus christ.
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Well may the A•ostle say, Who is sufficient for these things? We are not sufficient of our selves to conceive, to perceive, what is our Duty, what is the Dignity of the Ministry, much less the depth of the Mysteries of Salvation, we are to dispence : Our sufficiency,
Well may the A•ostle say, Who is sufficient for these things? We Are not sufficient of our selves to conceive, to perceive, what is our Duty, what is the Dignity of the Ministry, much less the depth of the Mysteres of Salvation, we Are to dispense: Our sufficiency,
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and your proficiency, is of God; we are poor, frail, Earthen Pitchers, appointed by God, to bear this precious Treasure;
and your proficiency, is of God; we Are poor, frail, Earthen Pitchers, appointed by God, to bear this precious Treasure;
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if he blow upon us, How soon shall we become broken Pot-sheards? Who am I (saith) meek Moses? And who am I, and what is my life (saith) holy David? So who am I? and what is my life? a breath, a bubble, a vapor;
if he blow upon us, How soon shall we become broken Potsherds? Who am I (Says) meek Moses? And who am I, and what is my life (Says) holy David? So who am I? and what is my life? a breath, a bubble, a vapor;
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How unworthy to bear a Pitcher, a Lamp within the Pitcher!
How unworthy to bear a Pitcher, a Lamp within the Pitcher!
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To blow the Trumpet, Isa. 58, 1. To say, not (as they) for the Lord,
To blow the Trumpet, Isaiah 58, 1. To say, not (as they) for the Lord,
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and for Gideon; but for the Lord, and for Jesus Christ.
and for gideon; but for the Lord, and for jesus christ.
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Oh the depth both of the wisdom and knowledg of God! Here is a depth indeed, wherein a man might dwell. O the depth both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God! Here is a depth indeed, wherein a man might dwell.
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As Chrysostome discoursing about the Love of God in Christ, saith, Oh I am like a man digging in a deep Spring;
As Chrysostom discoursing about the Love of God in christ, Says, O I am like a man digging in a deep Spring;
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I stand here, and the water riseth upon me, and there, and still it riseth upon me:
I stand Here, and the water Riseth upon me, and there, and still it Riseth upon me:
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We are not of Gods Cabinet Counsel;
We Are not of God's Cabinet Counsel;
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we have not David 's Key to open this Secret, and it is not safe to be prying into this Ark;
we have not David is Key to open this Secret, and it is not safe to be prying into this Ark;
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Mirari potius quàm rimari, sapientia nostra. Let us admire, what we cannot understand; Mirari potius quàm rimari, sapientia nostra. Let us admire, what we cannot understand;
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only this, What cannot God do, that is not sinful, if it please him? who makes his Power appear in our weakness,
only this, What cannot God do, that is not sinful, if it please him? who makes his Power appear in our weakness,
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and gives you this Treasure in Earthen Vessels.
and gives you this Treasure in Earthen Vessels.
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Ʋse 6. Endeavour to do all the good you can by, and to receive all the good, that is tendered you in the dispensation of the Gospel,Ʋse 6. Endeavour to do all the good you can by, and to receive all the good, that is tendered you in the Dispensation of the Gospel,
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since your Ministers are frail, mortal Creatures, Earthen Vessels, that will soon be broken. It will not be long before a period be put to my preaching, your hearing;
since your Ministers Are frail, Mortal Creatures, Earthen Vessels, that will soon be broken. It will not be long before a Period be put to my preaching, your hearing;
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to all our prayers, repentance and preparations for death, and for judgment; there will be no longer pardon tendered, or graces to be attained;
to all our Prayers, Repentance and preparations for death, and for judgement; there will be no longer pardon tendered, or graces to be attained;
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no knowledg, no wisdom in the grave whither we are going. There will be no Accounts cast up, no Counsel given or taken; no knowledge, no Wisdom in the grave whither we Are going. There will be no Accounts cast up, no Counsel given or taken;
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no doing of work, but a receiving of wages, according to our work done. Work therefore while it is day;
no doing of work, but a receiving of wages, according to our work done. Work Therefore while it is day;
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whiles you have life, and light, and health, and strength, and time and talents;
while you have life, and Light, and health, and strength, and time and Talents;
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before dim eyes, and sailing hands, and feeble feet, and sainting hearts, through the infirmities of old age, come upon you.
before dim eyes, and sailing hands, and feeble feet, and sainting hearts, through the infirmities of old age, come upon you.
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You are called Labourers, and must not loyter; Souldiers, and must fight; sea-faring Men, and must hoise up Sails, whiles the wind sits;
You Are called Labourers, and must not loiter; Soldiers, and must fight; seafaring Men, and must hoist up Sails, while the wind sits;
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Husbandmen, and must plow up your fallow ground;
Husbandmen, and must blow up your fallow ground;
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Stewards, and must give an account : You have your task set, and have played the truants too long already;
Stewards, and must give an account: You have your task Set, and have played the truants too long already;
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and if you do not hasten, you will hardly have done your work before the Lord comes;
and if you do not hasten, you will hardly have done your work before the Lord comes;
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Therefore while it is called to day barden not your hearts. Therefore while it is called to day barden not your hearts.
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Be not like little children that consume their Candle in play and sport, and are forced to go to bed ▪ the dark.
Be not like little children that consume their Candle in play and sport, and Are forced to go to Bed ▪ the dark.
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7. Now since both the Text and the Time, leads me to it, I cannot but take notice of two Occurences of Divine Providence that have hapned to the Inhabitants of this Parish and to my self,
7. Now since both the Text and the Time, leads me to it, I cannot but take notice of two Occurrences of Divine Providence that have happened to the Inhabitants of this Parish and to my self,
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as concerned herein this present Month of April.
as concerned herein this present Monn of April.
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1. The first was the Lords gracious goodness, and the Kings Royal Indulgence in restoring me to my Ministry at this place, who w•• before civilly dead;
1. The First was the lords gracious Goodness, and the Kings Royal Indulgence in restoring me to my Ministry At this place, who w•• before civilly dead;
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and here I have continued a year compleat, with the love, & good liking of my He••ers (not without the opposition and contradiction of some who are envious at my preaching,
and Here I have continued a year complete, with the love, & good liking of my He••ers (not without the opposition and contradiction of Some who Are envious At my preaching,
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and cast contumelies upon my person) but none of these things move me, Homo sum, nihil haec à me aliena puto;
and cast Contumelies upon my person) but none of these things move me, Homo sum, nihil haec à me Aliena puto;
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Only the fruits of the affliction, and the success of my service; Oh that I could see more of this!
Only the fruits of the affliction, and the success of my service; O that I could see more of this!
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that I might not complain of running in vain; nor you of dry brests, or a miscarrying womb.
that I might not complain of running in vain; nor you of dry breasts, or a miscarrying womb.
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My preaching I well know, hath been in much weakness, and in fear and trembling; For, as that grave Father told Libanius the Rhetorician, Non Oratorum filii sumus, sed Piscatorum;
My preaching I well know, hath been in much weakness, and in Fear and trembling; For, as that grave Father told Libanius the Rhetorician, Non Oratory Sons sumus, sed Piscatorum;
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we are not the sons of Orators, but of Fishermen.
we Are not the Sons of Orators, but of Fishermen.
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It is a sufficient excuse, to say what you have heard, came to you through an Earthen Vessel; and therefore pray unto God who made mans mouth, the dumb to speak,
It is a sufficient excuse, to say what you have herd, Come to you through an Earthen Vessel; and Therefore pray unto God who made men Mouth, the dumb to speak,
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and the blind to see, that he would cause this light to shine out of darkness into your hearts;
and the blind to see, that he would cause this Light to shine out of darkness into your hearts;
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that so the excellency of the power may appear to be of God, and not of Man. 2. The second Occurrence;
that so the excellency of the power may appear to be of God, and not of Man. 2. The second Occurrence;
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this Month is likewise memorable, for the Death of Reverend Mr. Hall, some-time a Preacher in this Place,
this Monn is likewise memorable, for the Death of Reverend Mr. Hall, sometime a Preacher in this Place,
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but a faithful Pastor in the Parish where he served (as he said) a double Apprenticeship;
but a faithful Pastor in the Parish where he served (as he said) a double Apprenticeship;
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of whom, though I have said something heretofore, yet I can never say enough. His Life was a Transcript of his Teaching;
of whom, though I have said something heretofore, yet I can never say enough. His Life was a Transcript of his Teaching;
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and his Soul was stored with a Treasure of many Divine Graces and Gifts which he hid not in a Napkin,
and his Soul was stored with a Treasure of many Divine Graces and Gifts which he hid not in a Napkin,
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or put under a Bushel, but expended for the publick good:
or put under a Bushel, but expended for the public good:
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Yet having this Treasure in an Earthen Vessel, the Lamp of his Life went out by enlightening others; yet without waste;
Yet having this Treasure in an Earthen Vessel, the Lamp of his Life went out by enlightening Others; yet without waste;
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for the savour of this Ointment hath yielded a sweet perfume in the CHURCH of GOD.
for the savour of this Ointment hath yielded a sweet perfume in the CHURCH of GOD.
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The End of the Second Sermon.
The End of the Second Sermon.
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SERMON III. HEB. 11. 4. And by it he, being dead, yet speaketh. IN the former Chapter the Apostle presseth the Hebrews to perseverance in the Faith;
SERMON III. HEBREW. 11. 4. And by it he, being dead, yet speaks. IN the former Chapter the Apostle Presseth the Hebrews to perseverance in the Faith;
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and here in this, by a Digression, he demonstrates the nature of this Grace, from the Effects.
and Here in this, by a Digression, he demonstrates the nature of this Grace, from the Effects.
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1. You have the Mysteries that it contains. 2. The Histories that hold it forth. 1. The effects that declare the Properties of Faith are three.
1. You have the Mysteres that it contains. 2. The Histories that hold it forth. 1. The effects that declare the Properties of Faith Are three.
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1. It begets a sure and certain Hope of the accomplishment of Gods Promises. 1. In the substance of them:
1. It begets a sure and certain Hope of the accomplishment of God's Promises. 1. In the substance of them:
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though the thing promised have no present existence or being, yet Faith makes them obvious and evident to the Believer;
though the thing promised have no present existence or being, yet Faith makes them obvious and evident to the Believer;
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for it is the NONLATINALPHABET, the ground or confidence by putting that which is hoped for,
for it is the, the ground or confidence by putting that which is hoped for,
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as if we had it in hand, and things invisible for such as are conceived by sense.
as if we had it in hand, and things invisible for such as Are conceived by sense.
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2. The Effect of Faith is drawn from a demonstration of the Elders, that by it received an excellent Testimonial that they pleased God ▪ and were blessed partakers of the benefits of the Messias only by believing.
2. The Effect of Faith is drawn from a demonstration of the Elders, that by it received an excellent Testimonial that they pleased God ▪ and were blessed partakers of the benefits of the Messias only by believing.
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3. A third Fruit of Faith is, that by it we understand things incredible to Reason as the Creation of the World, which was formed and fashioned by the Word of God, without appearance of a preexisting matter;
3. A third Fruit of Faith is, that by it we understand things incredible to Reason as the Creation of the World, which was formed and fashioned by the Word of God, without appearance of a preexisting matter;
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yet hereby having respect to Gods Omnipotency, we believe it that so it was. And this is instanced and exemplified in the following Cloud of Witnesses.
yet hereby having respect to God's Omnipotency, we believe it that so it was. And this is instanced and exemplified in the following Cloud of Witnesses.
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1. Of such as lived before. 2. In such as were after the Floud. The first sort of Witnesses were, Enoch, Noah, and Abel here in my Text;
1. Of such as lived before. 2. In such as were After the Flood. The First sort of Witnesses were, Enoch, Noah, and Abel Here in my Text;
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who was the Proto-Martyr of the world, as Cain was the first Murtherer. Adam indeed slew all his Posterity, in a spiritual sense; who was the Proto-Martyr of the world, as Cain was the First Murderer. Adam indeed slew all his Posterity, in a spiritual sense;
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but Cain his Brother bodily and bloodily:
but Cain his Brother bodily and bloodily:
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And as Adam the common Parent of mankind, was deceived in the Fruit of Paradise : So here he,
And as Adam the Common Parent of mankind, was deceived in the Fruit of Paradise: So Here he,
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and especially Eve was in the Fruit of the Promise. For though the name Cain signifieth a Possession, and notwithstanding he built a City;
and especially Eve was in the Fruit of the Promise. For though the name Cain signifies a Possession, and notwithstanding he built a city;
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yet was he of the wicked One, and was no Heir of that City, whose Builder and Maker was God:
yet was he of the wicked One, and was no Heir of that city, whose Builder and Maker was God:
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And his Mother sensible of the deception in the First-born when she brought forth the second Son, gave him a name suitable hereunto;
And his Mother sensible of the deception in the Firstborn when she brought forth the second Son, gave him a name suitable hereunto;
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for the Word Abel written with the Letter Aleph, imports mourning; but with He, Vanity, one humbled in mind, and holding such Possessions Vanity.
for the Word Abel written with the letter Aleph, imports mourning; but with He, Vanity, one humbled in mind, and holding such Possessions Vanity.
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Here then you have two Men the only Heirs of the World offering Sacrifice to God with different Success : For,
Here then you have two Men the only Heirs of the World offering Sacrifice to God with different Success: For,
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1. Abel 's Offering was more acceptable than Cain ' s. 2. The Cause of this;
1. Abel is Offering was more acceptable than Cain ' s. 2. The Cause of this;
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not in respect of Sacrifice it self or the matter of it;
not in respect of Sacrifice it self or the matter of it;
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for the Fruit of the ground might have pleased God, as well as the Firstlings of the Flock;
for the Fruit of the ground might have pleased God, as well as the Firstlings of the Flock;
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but it was Faith that made the difference.
but it was Faith that made the difference.
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1. God had respect to Abels person justified by Faith, and so to his performance and to his Sacrifice as a Fruit of his Faith;
1. God had respect to Abel's person justified by Faith, and so to his performance and to his Sacrifice as a Fruit of his Faith;
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testifying of his Gifts, by some token of his favour and confirmation in his Faith, probably by Fire falling upon the Sacrifice;
testifying of his Gifts, by Some token of his favour and confirmation in his Faith, probably by Fire falling upon the Sacrifice;
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but he had not so to Cains, which was all the ground of the grudge he had against him.
but he had not so to Cains, which was all the ground of the grudge he had against him.
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This Faith of Abels is further illustrated: 1. By the Evidence of it; he obtained witness that he was righteous.
This Faith of Abel's is further illustrated: 1. By the Evidence of it; he obtained witness that he was righteous.
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2. By the recompence of it; he was rewarded and regarded of God by his Faith;
2. By the recompense of it; he was rewarded and regarded of God by his Faith;
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the Lord took care of him, avenged his Death, reputed him among his Saints, whose death is precious in his sight;
the Lord took care of him, avenged his Death, reputed him among his Saints, whose death is precious in his sighed;
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His Blood cried to God, and the ground that received it, uttered a Voice, and was clamorous against the Murderer;
His Blood cried to God, and the ground that received it, uttered a Voice, and was clamorous against the Murderer;
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NONLATINALPHABET, by it he, being dead, yet speaketh;
, by it he, being dead, yet speaks;
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or rather, as the Learned Criticks translate it, is yet spoken of, Nempe in Scriptura, saith Beza. Where-ever Abels Faith is spoken of,
or rather, as the Learned Critics translate it, is yet spoken of, Nempe in Scripture, Says Beza. Wherever Abel's Faith is spoken of,
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whether in the Scripture, or preached of and published to the world, though since he were dead;
whither in the Scripture, or preached of and published to the world, though since he were dead;
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yet still there shall be a memorial of him, as if he were yet alive,
yet still there shall be a memorial of him, as if he were yet alive,
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as was said of that Woman in the Gospel by our Lord and Saviour, Where-ever this Gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
as was said of that Woman in the Gospel by our Lord and Saviour, Wherever this Gospel shall be preached in the Whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
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Doct. That the renowned fame of the Saints, who lived by, and died in the Faith, shall be recorded as well as recompenced and rewarded after their death.
Doct. That the renowned fame of the Saints, who lived by, and died in the Faith, shall be recorded as well as recompensed and rewarded After their death.
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The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance; their good name and renown shall not only be lasting when they shall be laid asleep in the dust, The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance; their good name and renown shall not only be lasting when they shall be laid asleep in the dust,
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but it shall be for an everlasting remembrance. Wise Solomon makes out the proof of this, by Contraries;
but it shall be for an everlasting remembrance. Wise Solomon makes out the proof of this, by Contraries;
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Contraria juxta se posita magis elucescunt: The memory of the just is blessed, and the Name of the wicked shall not. Contraria juxta se Posita magis elucescunt: The memory of the just is blessed, and the Name of the wicked shall not.
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Abels Sacrifice shall have a savour of acceptance Maries Ointment shall smell sweet in the Nostrils of God and good Men, Abel's Sacrifice shall have a savour of acceptance Mary's Ointment shall smell sweet in the Nostrils of God and good Men,
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and Demetrius shall have a good report of all, and even of the Truth it self.
and Demetrius shall have a good report of all, and even of the Truth it self.
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When Cains Murder ▪ Judas his monstrous Treason, and Absoloms Rebellion shall be an everlasting abomination.
When Cains Murder ▪ Judas his monstrous Treason, and Absoloms Rebellion shall be an everlasting abomination.
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See for the further opening of the Point. 1. What it is to live by the Faith of Jesus Christ? 2. Who they are that do so? 3. How a Believer is said to speak not only living but dead? 4. Why a Saint is said so to do?
See for the further opening of the Point. 1. What it is to live by the Faith of jesus christ? 2. Who they Are that do so? 3. How a Believer is said to speak not only living but dead? 4. Why a Saint is said so to do?
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1. The just man is said to live by his Faith. Thus the holy Apostle Paul, dead by the Law, revived by the Gospel;
1. The just man is said to live by his Faith. Thus the holy Apostle Paul, dead by the Law, revived by the Gospel;
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from the time of his Conversion to the time of his Dissolution;
from the time of his Conversion to the time of his Dissolution;
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whilst he abode in the body of Flesh, he lived by the Faith of the Son of God;
while he Abided in the body of Flesh, he lived by the Faith of the Son of God;
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and being dead, yet speaketh in the lively Oracles of the Word of Life. In allusion to this speech of the Apostle;
and being dead, yet speaks in the lively Oracles of the Word of Life. In allusion to this speech of the Apostle;
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Behold! (saith Reverend Dr. Rivet, upon his Death bed) I am dead, I am risen again; Behold! (Says Reverend Dr. Rivet, upon his Death Bed) I am dead, I am risen again;
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I live no more in my self, but I live in the life of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. I live no more in my self, but I live in the life of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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2. To live by Faith is to seed upon a Promise, in the failure of outward provision,
2. To live by Faith is to seed upon a Promise, in the failure of outward provision,
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and to draw out from thence supports and supplies to bear up the spirit of life in a Believer.
and to draw out from thence supports and supplies to bear up the Spirit of life in a Believer.
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When there is no visible appearance in the Creature, no blossom on the Fig-tree, nor fruit in the Vine,
When there is no visible appearance in the Creature, no blossom on the Fig tree, nor fruit in the Vine,
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then Christ must be the Christians life, breath and bread;
then christ must be the Christians life, breath and bred;
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he will interest himself in a Promise of the Word, as his present portion and provision, though he have not yet received the things promised in hand,
he will Interest himself in a Promise of the Word, as his present portion and provision, though he have not yet received the things promised in hand,
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but only hath it in hope.
but only hath it in hope.
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And were we to pass sentence who is a rich Man, we would not so much look into his Purse to see how much Gold he hath,
And were we to pass sentence who is a rich Man, we would not so much look into his Purse to see how much Gold he hath,
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but into his Chest to see what Deeds and Indentures, what Bonds and Evidences he hath:
but into his Chest to see what deeds and Indentures, what Bonds and Evidences he hath:
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So if you would see whether you are Rich and Righteous towards God, be sure search what Promises you have treasured up in your hearts;
So if you would see whither you Are Rich and Righteous towards God, be sure search what Promises you have treasured up in your hearts;
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For as he is a rich Man who is rich in Bonds;
For as he is a rich Man who is rich in Bonds;
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so the Believer that can plead the Promise in prayer and put these Bonds in sute.
so the Believer that can plead the Promise in prayer and put these Bonds in suit.
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3. As the true Believer lives to God, so he hath laid up for him a goodly heritage;
3. As the true Believer lives to God, so he hath laid up for him a goodly heritage;
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and though for the present he be but as the Heir under age, yet he is sealed with the holy Spirit of Promise, which is the Earnest of the Inheritance until the Redemption of the purchased Possession.
and though for the present he be but as the Heir under age, yet he is sealed with the holy Spirit of Promise, which is the Earnest of the Inheritance until the Redemption of the purchased Possession.
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Every Believer is an Heir of God, and a joint-heir with Christ, and hath an assurance of the heavenly Inheritance here: 1. By Purchase. 2. By Promise. 3. And in the first-fruits of the Spirit, which is a part of the whole,
Every Believer is an Heir of God, and a Joint-heir with christ, and hath an assurance of the heavenly Inheritance Here: 1. By Purchase. 2. By Promise. 3. And in the Firstfruits of the Spirit, which is a part of the Whole,
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as an Earnest is a part of payment for the Purchase. 3. A Believer is said to speak not only living but dead;
as an Earnest is a part of payment for the Purchase. 3. A Believer is said to speak not only living but dead;
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1. By his Blood. 2. By his Example. 3. By his Precept. 1. By his Blood;
1. By his Blood. 2. By his Exampl. 3. By his Precept. 1. By his Blood;
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And in this sense the Blood of Christ is said to speak better things than the blood of Abel:
And in this sense the Blood of christ is said to speak better things than the blood of Abel:
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it speaks peace, pardon, remission and reconciliation with God; but the Blood of Abel cries and calleth for punishment, revenge and vengeance.
it speaks peace, pardon, remission and reconciliation with God; but the Blood of Abel cries and calls for punishment, revenge and vengeance.
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The glorified Saints cannot be said thus to speak properly; they seek not revenge, but leave it to God, whose Prerogative it is;
The glorified Saints cannot be said thus to speak properly; they seek not revenge, but leave it to God, whose Prerogative it is;
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it is meant only of the provocation of their suffering.
it is meant only of the provocation of their suffering.
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2. Believers may be said to speak by th•ir Example for the worlds imitation and admonition; not only living but dead.
2. Believers may be said to speak by th•ir Exampl for the world's imitation and admonition; not only living but dead.
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So the Apostle, Take my Brethren the Prophets for an ensample in suffering, who have spoken to you in the Name of the Lord. The Prophets were now dead.
So the Apostle, Take my Brothers the prophets for an ensample in suffering, who have spoken to you in the Name of the Lord. The prophets were now dead.
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yet they had left such renowned Presidents and Examples of Patience behind them, that they even speak yet to us by their heroick and impregnable Faith and Fortitude, in bearing injuries,
yet they had left such renowned Presidents and Examples of Patience behind them, that they even speak yet to us by their heroic and impregnable Faith and Fortitude, in bearing injuries,
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and forbearing enemies, in taking patiently the spoiling of their Goods, knowing this, that they had in Heaven a more induring substance.
and forbearing enemies, in taking patiently the spoiling of their Goods, knowing this, that they had in Heaven a more enduring substance.
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3. Believers may be said to speak, not only living and dying, but even when dead, by the lively Precepts they left behind,
3. Believers may be said to speak, not only living and dying, but even when dead, by the lively Precepts they left behind,
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after they went off the stage of this world, and were buried with their Fathers. thus they are said to speak with us at this very day.
After they went off the stage of this world, and were buried with their Father's. thus they Are said to speak with us At this very day.
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Faith hath this mighty force and efficacy in it, that it works wonders in Heaven and Earth, and in the Grave;
Faith hath this mighty force and efficacy in it, that it works wonders in Heaven and Earth, and in the Grave;
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by virtue of it many received their dead to life again;
by virtue of it many received their dead to life again;
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as the Widow of Sarepta, the Sbunamite, and the Friends of Lazarus. Faith hath a force to remove Mountains,
as the Widow of Sarepta, the Sbunamite, and the Friends of Lazarus. Faith hath a force to remove Mountains,
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and true justifying Faith is not beneath Miracles.
and true justifying Faith is not beneath Miracles.
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Jesus Christ is the Prince and Principle of Life, and his People are the only Heirs together of the Grace of Life,
jesus christ is the Prince and Principle of Life, and his People Are the only Heirs together of the Grace of Life,
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and all such as believe in him, though they were dead, yet shall they live; nay, they shall never die;
and all such as believe in him, though they were dead, yet shall they live; nay, they shall never die;
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and if they shall never die, they shall ever speak; for Life is the Principle of Speech.
and if they shall never die, they shall ever speak; for Life is the Principle of Speech.
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I shall not need to tell you how great things have been done this way by Art,
I shall not need to tell you how great things have been done this Way by Art,
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if we might believe what is said in History of Mnemons Statue, recorded by Tacitus. It is sufficient what we receive here from the Divine Oracles of the Word.
if we might believe what is said in History of Mnemons Statue, recorded by Tacitus. It is sufficient what we receive Here from the Divine Oracles of the Word.
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Abel here, though dead so many hundred years ago, yet his Faith makes him a speaking Doctor to the Church, even to this day.Abel Here, though dead so many hundred Years ago, yet his Faith makes him a speaking Doctor to the Church, even to this day.
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Learn by his Example how to make all your Persons, Duties and Services acceptable to God,
Learn by his Exampl how to make all your Persons, Duties and Services acceptable to God,
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even by mixing them with Faith in the Blood of Christ. 1. Your Prayers will never prevail at the Throne of Grace,
even by mixing them with Faith in the Blood of christ. 1. Your Prayers will never prevail At the Throne of Grace,
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if you do not ask in Faith. 2. You cannot profit by the Word preached,
if you do not ask in Faith. 2. You cannot profit by the Word preached,
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except you mix it with Faith in your hearts. 3. The Sacramen is received without Faith are unfruitful.
except you mix it with Faith in your hearts. 3. The Sacrament is received without Faith Are unfruitful.
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Cyprian was used to call upon those that went to the Lords Table, Non parare fauces sed fidem; Cyprian was used to call upon those that went to the lords Table, Non parare fauces sed fidem;
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Not to sharpen their Teeth, but to quicken their Faith.
Not to sharpen their Teeth, but to quicken their Faith.
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Ʋse 1. It serves to shew forth the miserable state of all such who live after the flesh,Ʋse 1. It serves to show forth the miserable state of all such who live After the Flesh,
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and not by the Faith of the Son of God; such indeed are dead whilst they live, and are detestable when dead : they live undesired, and die unlamented;
and not by the Faith of the Son of God; such indeed Are dead while they live, and Are detestable when dead: they live undesired, and die unlamented;
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and as their sensual lives did bespeak them bruitish;
and as their sensual lives did bespeak them brutish;
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so their death shall be abominable, and their memorial perish with them, as that of the Beasts:
so their death shall be abominable, and their memorial perish with them, as that of the Beasts:
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and as their life was not worth a prayer, so their death shall not be worthy of a tear:
and as their life was not worth a prayer, so their death shall not be worthy of a tear:
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As was said of Jehoiakim, None shall take up a lamentation for them, saying, Ah, my Brother,
As was said of Jehoiakim, None shall take up a lamentation for them, saying, Ah, my Brother,
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or ah, my Sister; ah, Lord, or ah, his Glory; but they shall be buried with the burial of an Ass; or ah, my Sister; ah, Lord, or ah, his Glory; but they shall be buried with the burial of an Ass;
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and if there be any mention at all made of them, it is in contempt and detestation.
and if there be any mention At all made of them, it is in contempt and detestation.
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Lo, this is the man, now the Monster to be pointed at; once so mighty, now so miserable;
Lo, this is the man, now the Monster to be pointed At; once so mighty, now so miserable;
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that made not God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
that made not God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
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Oh! that such would consider this, who are sensual in their lives, and who feast themselves without fear,
Oh! that such would Consider this, who Are sensual in their lives, and who feast themselves without Fear,
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and make it their main care to cater for their carkasses, or to lay up for themselves treasures upon the Earth,
and make it their main care to cater for their carcases, or to lay up for themselves treasures upon the Earth,
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and to build stately Tombs to be a memorial of them when they are dead.
and to built stately Tombs to be a memorial of them when they Are dead.
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Alas, these Sepulchres will be opened, and your rottenness will be discovered before God, Angels and Men;
Alas, these Sepulchres will be opened, and your rottenness will be discovered before God, Angels and Men;
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not so much by the shew of your Countenances, as by the light of your Consciences:
not so much by the show of your Countenances, as by the Light of your Consciences:
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the guilt of which you will be no more able to abide or avoid, than Cain was the Cry of his brothers blood.
the guilt of which you will be no more able to abide or avoid, than Cain was the Cry of his Brother's blood.
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2. As you desire to leave a renowned Fame behind you in the places where you live,
2. As you desire to leave a renowned Fame behind you in the places where you live,
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and a sweet perfume to your Names when you die; live much by Faith in this life.
and a sweet perfume to your Names when you die; live much by Faith in this life.
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The Lord reckoneth of our life, by our belief; and so much we are said to live to God, as we believe in Christ,
The Lord Reckoneth of our life, by our belief; and so much we Are said to live to God, as we believe in christ,
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and no more, when we relie upon him in the use of lawful means, or in the want of Creature-comforts.
and no more, when we rely upon him in the use of lawful means, or in the want of Creature comforts.
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Oh! that the blind and bruitish world were convinced once of the truth of this, who are apt to think that they live by their Lands, Oh! that the blind and brutish world were convinced once of the truth of this, who Are apt to think that they live by their Lands,
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and by their Labours in their lawful Callings, and will trust God no further than they have his present pawn.
and by their Labours in their lawful Callings, and will trust God no further than they have his present pawn.
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Oh! that the profane and unclean crew who live as they list, after their own wills,
Oh! that the profane and unclean crew who live as they list, After their own wills,
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and ways and works, in the lusts of the flesh, and in the pleasures of sin, would but be perswaded that they are dead even whiles they live;
and ways and works, in the Lustiest of the Flesh, and in the pleasures of since, would but be persuaded that they Are dead even while they live;
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as the prodigal and her that lived in pleasure, are said to be.
as the prodigal and her that lived in pleasure, Are said to be.
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The debauched Adulterer and your swinish swiller are deceived by Satan, to believe they have the finest life of it, because they know no better.
The debauched Adulterer and your swinish swiller Are deceived by Satan, to believe they have the Finest life of it, Because they know no better.
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Were you but once brought over to Jesus Christ by believing, you would never desire to turn again to your former vomit.
Were you but once brought over to jesus christ by believing, you would never desire to turn again to your former vomit.
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Ah, How could you be without these bitter sweets, that have a sting in the tail of them!
Ah, How could you be without these bitter sweets, that have a sting in the tail of them!
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You that live by your wits, and make no conscience of cozening and deceit in your Calling, in your buying and selling, lending or borrowing;
You that live by your wits, and make no conscience of cozening and deceit in your Calling, in your buying and selling, lending or borrowing;
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alas, if you were once acquainted what it is to live by Faith, how contentedly would you acquiesce under Gods providential dispensations, without murmuring or seeking after unlawful means!
alas, if you were once acquainted what it is to live by Faith, how contentedly would you acquiesce under God's providential dispensations, without murmuring or seeking After unlawful means!
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A Believer will live upon God when he hath nothing else to subsist by; and believe him upon his bare word of promise, without sight of present provision.
A Believer will live upon God when he hath nothing Else to subsist by; and believe him upon his bore word of promise, without sighed of present provision.
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If there be but a little Meal in the Barrel, and a little Oyl in the Cruise,
If there be but a little Meal in the Barrel, and a little Oil in the Cruise,
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when he hath only the gleaning of the Vintage, here and there a Cluster upon the upeprmost boughs or branches;
when he hath only the gleaning of the Vintage, Here and there a Cluster upon the upeprmost boughs or branches;
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nay ▪ when the Figtree blossometh not, nor the Vine doth not yield her fruit, and the labour of the Olive fail, &c.
nay ▪ when the Fig tree blossometh not, nor the Vine does not yield her fruit, and the labour of the Olive fail, etc.
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For this Abraham was honoured with God and Man; he for this cause was called, The Father of the Faithful.
For this Abraham was honoured with God and Man; he for this cause was called, The Father of the Faithful.
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The Hittites counted him a Prince of God and Jacob likewise was one that had princely power with God;
The Hittites counted him a Prince of God and Jacob likewise was one that had princely power with God;
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and our Saviour not only admires and wonders at, but even commends the Faith of the Centurion,
and our Saviour not only admires and wonders At, but even commends the Faith of the Centurion,
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and that of the Woman o• Canaan; Oh woman, Great is thy Faith These and many more that's mentioned in the Gospel,
and that of the Woman o• Canaan; O woman, Great is thy Faith These and many more that's mentioned in the Gospel,
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and in particular in thi• Chapter, whence I take my Text, les• a good report behind them in that they lived by Faith.
and in particular in thi• Chapter, whence I take my Text, les• a good report behind them in that they lived by Faith.
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Faith is as a sweet savour that refresheth the Soul in which it is seated, more than Musk or Civet do the senses, amidst the stench of evil courses and companies : It is as a sweet smell to such as live by it in the midst of walking dunghils;
Faith is as a sweet savour that refresheth the Soul in which it is seated, more than Musk or Civet do the Senses, amid the stench of evil courses and companies: It is as a sweet smell to such as live by it in the midst of walking dunghills;
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it chears up the mind in the midst of discouragements, and clears the Conscience and comforts it;
it cheers up the mind in the midst of discouragements, and clears the Conscience and comforts it;
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and makes men as merry as the Martyrs were under their Bonds;
and makes men as merry as the Martyrs were under their Bonds;
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it even fatteneth the bones : Upon this account Demetrius had a good report of all men,
it even fatteneth the bones: Upon this account Demetrius had a good report of all men,
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and of the Truth it self. Fabrianus the Martyr said, first bitter and then sweet; first battel and then victory;
and of the Truth it self. Fabrianus the Martyr said, First bitter and then sweet; First battle and then victory;
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every drop of my blood shall preach Christ and set forth his praise.
every drop of my blood shall preach christ and Set forth his praise.
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I know (saith Mr. Bilny) by Sense, and Philosophy, That Fire is hot and burning, is painful;
I know (Says Mr. Bilny) by Sense, and Philosophy, That Fire is hight and burning, is painful;
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but by Faith, that it shall only waste the stubble of my body, and purge my Spirit of its corruption.
but by Faith, that it shall only waste the stubble of my body, and purge my Spirit of its corruption.
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One seeing a weak woman go chearfully to prison, said;
One seeing a weak woman go cheerfully to prison, said;
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Oh you have never tasted the bitterness of death : No, (saith she) nor never shall; For Christ bath promised, that they that keep his sayings shall never see death.
O you have never tasted the bitterness of death: No, (Says she) nor never shall; For christ bath promised, that they that keep his sayings shall never see death.
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A Believer may feel the stroke, but not the sting of death.
A Believer may feel the stroke, but not the sting of death.
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Ignatius going to suffer Martyrdom, triumphed in this, that his blood should be found among the mighty Worthies;Ignatius going to suffer Martyrdom, triumphed in this, that his blood should be found among the mighty Worthies;
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and that the Lord when he maketh inquisition for blood, will recount from the blood of righteous Abel; not only to the blood of Zacharias, but also to the blood of mean Ignatius.
and that the Lord when he makes inquisition for blood, will recount from the blood of righteous Abel; not only to the blood of Zacharias, but also to the blood of mean Ignatius.
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It was a sweet saying of holy Mr. Hall in time of his health;
It was a sweet saying of holy Mr. Hall in time of his health;
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That the sweet rescent of a well-spent life, would be matter of singular comfort, at a dying day.
That the sweet rescent of a well-spent life, would be matter of singular Comfort, At a dying day.
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He would have his Hearers, learn to know, and know to do; do to die, and die to live.
He would have his Hearers, Learn to know, and know to do; do to die, and die to live.
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In his sickness, he said, I am now going where I shall have rest from Sin, Satan,
In his sickness, he said, I am now going where I shall have rest from since, Satan,
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and from all fear, weariness, watching, and from all the evils and errours of a wicked world;
and from all Fear, weariness, watching, and from all the evils and errors of a wicked world;
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for I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the last day upon the earth, &c. Oh let my life be nothing but prayer and praises, since God had dealt bountifully with me!
for I know that my Redeemer lives, and that he shall stand At the last day upon the earth, etc. O let my life be nothing but prayer and praises, since God had dealt bountifully with me!
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and even whiles he was breathing out his last breath, he spake thus; All the joys of this life are nothing;
and even while he was breathing out his last breath, he spoke thus; All the Joys of this life Are nothing;
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nothing to the joys that are in Jesus Christ, Come Lord Jesus. And though he be now dead, yet he speaks to you, not by his Words, but by his Works; by Precept and by President.nothing to the Joys that Are in jesus christ, Come Lord jesus. And though he be now dead, yet he speaks to you, not by his Words, but by his Works; by Precept and by President.
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Oh labour to lead his life, that you may die his death;
O labour to led his life, that you may die his death;
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for if you tread in the footsteps of his Faith, though death bring your body to Corruption,
for if you tread in the footsteps of his Faith, though death bring your body to Corruption,
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yet shall it never bring your souls to Condemnation. I am now closing up the second year of my Ministry among you;
yet shall it never bring your Souls to Condemnation. I am now closing up the second year of my Ministry among you;
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And Lord, what have I been doing here all this while, that so few of this Congregation have been brought from death to life, to embrace Christ by Faith,
And Lord, what have I been doing Here all this while, that so few of this Congregation have been brought from death to life, to embrace christ by Faith,
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and to lead a holy life, and to live to him? Shall I say with the Prophet, I have spent my strength in vain,
and to led a holy life, and to live to him? Shall I say with the Prophet, I have spent my strength in vain,
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and laboured for a thing of nought? I hope better things of you;
and laboured for a thing of nought? I hope better things of you;
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and I am perswaded better of some of you, and that I may the better prevail with you to live by Faith, Remember who it is that speaketh to you, viz. one that is esteemed as dead,
and I am persuaded better of Some of you, and that I may the better prevail with you to live by Faith, remember who it is that speaks to you, viz. one that is esteemed as dead,
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And will you not credit such a Witness?
And will you not credit such a Witness?
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It was the request of Dives to Abraham, that dead Lazarus might be sent unto his five Brethren;
It was the request of Dives to Abraham, that dead Lazarus might be sent unto his five Brothers;
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he thought that if one came to them from the dead, they would believe and repent.
he Thought that if one Come to them from the dead, they would believe and Repent.
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Such a sight or report indeed might work upon the fancy;
Such a sighed or report indeed might work upon the fancy;
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but it is the Gospel preached that must work upon the affections : For my own part, I do believe the Truth of the Gospel upon surer Grounds and upon better Authority,
but it is the Gospel preached that must work upon the affections: For my own part, I do believe the Truth of the Gospel upon Surer Grounds and upon better authority,
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than if I had received it from one raised from the dead. For such a Testimony, if it be only Humane, can beget but a humane Faith;
than if I had received it from one raised from the dead. For such a Testimony, if it be only Humane, can beget but a humane Faith;
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and should it be more than this, we might see cause to question whether it were Divine or Diabolical;
and should it be more than this, we might see cause to question whither it were Divine or Diabolical;
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for even Satan can transform himself into an Angel of Light.
for even Satan can transform himself into an Angel of Light.
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Therefore be building up your selves daily in your holy Faith, by Arguments drawn from the Doctrine of your Salvation, that more sure Word of Prophesie;
Therefore be building up your selves daily in your holy Faith, by Arguments drawn from the Doctrine of your Salvation, that more sure Word of Prophesy;
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and so your Faith will stand not on the Wisdom of Men, but on the Power of GOD.
and so your Faith will stand not on the Wisdom of Men, but on the Power of GOD.
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