Now there are many Words and Phrases in holy Scripture, especially in this Book of Psalms, which are often us'd to express the same Duty of Blessing or praising the Lord;
Now there Are many Words and Phrases in holy Scripture, especially in this Book of Psalms, which Are often used to express the same Duty of Blessing or praising the Lord;
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And though they are promiscuously inserted (as certainly they ought to be, either in Popular or Poetick Writings) yet are they, many of them, of peculiar limitation and significancy;
And though they Are promiscuously inserted (as Certainly they ought to be, either in Popular or Poetic Writings) yet Are they, many of them, of peculiar limitation and significancy;
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which being somewhat stated and explain'd, may serve to establish a full and easie notion of what in my following Discourse I shall make more copious and less nice reflexions.
which being somewhat stated and explained, may serve to establish a full and easy notion of what in my following Discourse I shall make more copious and less Nicaenae reflexions.
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Wherefore our most humble and worthy Apprehensions, our sincere devout resentments of the Divine Perfections, are necessarily requir'd to constitute the Invisible Adoration of the Heart, and Soul, and Spirit;
Wherefore our most humble and worthy Apprehensions, our sincere devout resentments of the Divine Perfections, Are necessarily required to constitute the Invisible Adoration of the Heart, and Soul, and Spirit;
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which from its Vital and inward heat, is continually displaying it self into great variety of External Evidences, according to the diversity of those objects about which it is immediately conversant.
which from its Vital and inward heat, is continually displaying it self into great variety of External Evidences, according to the diversity of those objects about which it is immediately conversant.
to Magnifie and Adore him, when we set forth his incommunicable and Natural Excellencies, such as his Omnipotence, Immensity, &c. which joyntly consider'd, with his Universal Dominion and Sovereignty over all Creatures, may seem to signifie all that we mean by the Glorious Majesty of God.
to Magnify and Adore him, when we Set forth his incommunicable and Natural Excellencies, such as his Omnipotence, Immensity, etc. which jointly considered, with his Universal Dominion and Sovereignty over all Creatures, may seem to signify all that we mean by the Glorious Majesty of God.
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But chiefly this Blessing is effected by our most solemn Gratulations; for seeing we cannot confer any real good on God, we must continually express our joy and gladness for his actual possession of all possible perfection.
But chiefly this Blessing is effected by our most solemn Gratulations; for seeing we cannot confer any real good on God, we must continually express our joy and gladness for his actual possession of all possible perfection.
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To worship him, usually denotes a most humble posture of Body, when we incline towards, or prostrate our selves on that Dust out of which we were made.
To worship him, usually denotes a most humble posture of Body, when we incline towards, or prostrate our selves on that Dust out of which we were made.
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than that they were the Effects of his Omnipotence, as for all the Wonders done in the behalf of the Children of Israel: Thanksgiving relates to those Benefits which either we immediately receive,
than that they were the Effects of his Omnipotence, as for all the Wonders done in the behalf of the Children of Israel: Thanksgiving relates to those Benefits which either we immediately receive,
These Words and Phrases being thus somewhat explain'd, I shall make no scruple to use them again in their popular sense and freedom, according as I shall find occasion for them, in my farther amplifications on the Text, which I will endeavour to handle in these three respects. I.
These Words and Phrases being thus somewhat explained, I shall make no scruple to use them again in their popular sense and freedom, according as I shall find occasion for them, in my farther amplifications on the Text, which I will endeavour to handle in these three respects. I.
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You may be pleas'd to consider the Necessity and Excellence of Praise and Adoration. Bless the Lord, O my Soul. II. I shall endeavour to shew what are those Faculties and Capacities of the Soul, whereby this Adoration is perform'd. All that is within me. III. I will point out some of those Benefits which will arise from a Worthy performance of the Duty. Bless the Lord, &c. I.
You may be pleased to Consider the Necessity and Excellence of Praise and Adoration. Bless the Lord, Oh my Soul. II I shall endeavour to show what Are those Faculties and Capacities of the Soul, whereby this Adoration is performed. All that is within me. III. I will point out Some of those Benefits which will arise from a Worthy performance of the Duty. Bless the Lord, etc. I.
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Prayers and Praises, which bear the name of all that we can properly call Divine Worship, are as well the Eternal Dictates of Nature, as the most Sacred Commands of Revelation; and if there may be allowed any remarkable precedency in these higher Duties of Natural and Reveal'd Religion, Praise or Adoration seems justly to challenge that Prerogative:
Prayers and Praises, which bear the name of all that we can properly call Divine Worship, Are as well the Eternal Dictates of Nature, as the most Sacred Commands of Revelation; and if there may be allowed any remarkable precedency in these higher Duties of Natural and Revealed Religion, Praise or Adoration seems justly to challenge that Prerogative:
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for should not we first acknowledge our Being, before we view and lament its imperfections? should not we return our sacrifices of Gratitude for what we have already received,
for should not we First acknowledge our Being, before we view and lament its imperfections? should not we return our Sacrifices of Gratitude for what we have already received,
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and however imperfect these oblations are, yet are they the only shew of real service we can render, the only Image of Requital which our Creator has indulged us.
and however imperfect these Oblations Are, yet Are they the only show of real service we can render, the only Image of Requital which our Creator has indulged us.
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and we never appear in a more exalted State, than when we Glorifie. In the performance of this Duty, we more eminently make good our Communion with Saints and Angels,
and we never appear in a more exalted State, than when we glorify. In the performance of this Duty, we more eminently make good our Communion with Saints and Angels,
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but Praise is Faiths and Reasons Triumph, a bright, unmixt, immaculate Joy, and only wants some few degrees of being all we can conceive of Heaven. Therefore
but Praise is Faiths and Reasons Triumph, a bright, unmix, immaculate Joy, and only Wants Some few Degrees of being all we can conceive of Heaven. Therefore
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For we may be said to Praise the Lord with our Reason, in these two respects. 1. When it perfectly and freely submits to the High Mysteries of Faith, or the Doctrines of pure Revelation. 2. When it humbly and devoutly busies it self about the Nature and Attributes of God, manifested in the Works of Creation and Providence; and though they are objects of Revelation too,
For we may be said to Praise the Lord with our Reason, in these two respects. 1. When it perfectly and freely submits to the High Mysteres of Faith, or the Doctrines of pure Revelation. 2. When it humbly and devoutly busies it self about the Nature and Attributes of God, manifested in the Works of Creation and Providence; and though they Are objects of Revelation too,
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We may be said to praise the Lord with our Imagination, when we study to adorn our Divine Conceptions with the most Excellent Idea's, with the most lively Representations we can invent.
We may be said to praise the Lord with our Imagination, when we study to adorn our Divine Conceptions with the most Excellent Idea's, with the most lively Representations we can invent.
and intenseness of Spirit, with the Unions of Love and Wonder, and such like bright Affections as perfect and exalt our most Spiritual performances. Of these in their Order.
and intenseness of Spirit, with the Unions of Love and Wonder, and such like bright Affections as perfect and exalt our most Spiritual performances. Of these in their Order.
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1. We may be said to Praise the Lord with our Reason, when it perfectly and freely submits it self to the High Mysteries of Faith, or the Doctrines of pure Revelation.
1. We may be said to Praise the Lord with our Reason, when it perfectly and freely submits it self to the High Mysteres of Faith, or the Doctrines of pure Revelation.
so also there are such Hights and Depths in the recesses of our Faith, as perhaps the Seraphims cannot comprehend? And although these Propositions of our Belief also be as clear and Evident as History and Language can make them;
so also there Are such Heights and Depths in the Recesses of our Faith, as perhaps the Seraphims cannot comprehend? And although these Propositions of our Belief also be as clear and Evident as History and Language can make them;
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So that the most Speculative Mysteries of Christianity, how Incomprehensible soever in their Intrinsic Natures, are yet as serviceable and conducive to the Ends of Religion, (viz.) the glory of God, and the promoting true Holiness, as the most practical and familiar Doctrines and encouragements of the Gospel.
So that the most Speculative Mysteres of Christianity, how Incomprehensible soever in their Intrinsic Nature's, Are yet as serviceable and conducive to the Ends of Religion, (viz.) the glory of God, and the promoting true Holiness, as the most practical and familiar Doctrines and encouragements of the Gospel.
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but such as are expos'd to the promiscuous, yet humble view of all men, in Confessions, Creeds, and Catechisms; and being thus expos'd, they are no Incongruities to our Moral conceptions, as most of the Heathen's were;
but such as Are exposed to the promiscuous, yet humble view of all men, in Confessions, Creeds, and Catechisms; and being thus exposed, they Are no Incongruities to our Moral conceptions, as most of the Heathen's were;
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so many Gracious Affrightments, and incomprehensible indearments of our Souls unto Love and Obedience: So that if the thoughts of a Trinity in Unity, and a Unity in Trinity, amaze thy mind, thou may'st presently relieve thy self with this contemplation, That all this Unconceivable Distinction of Subsistences extends it self to thy Benefit and Comfort, to reach thee out of Perdition and thy Primitive Curse!
so many Gracious Affrightments, and incomprehensible endearments of our Souls unto Love and obedience: So that if the thoughts of a Trinity in Unity, and a Unity in Trinity, amaze thy mind, thou Mayest presently relieve thy self with this contemplation, That all this Unconceivable Distinction of Subsistences extends it self to thy Benefit and Comfort, to reach thee out of Perdition and thy Primitive Curse!
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that all this Ineffable oeconomy of the Divinity is thy Redemption, thy Sanctification, in a Word, thy Multiply'd Salvation! And considering likewise, that on one side we have the express Declarations of Holy Scripture, the Definitions of General Councils, the Writings and Devotions of Primitive Fathers, the Blood and Consciences of Holy Martyrs, to testifie and seal their early Antiquity, their Venerable Certainty, and most faithful Conveyance; and then on the other side, that there is nothing but Scholastick Subtilty, and presumptions Enthusiasm, to Weaken or Corrupt them;
that all this Ineffable economy of the Divinity is thy Redemption, thy Sanctification, in a Word, thy Multiplied Salvation! And considering likewise, that on one side we have the express Declarations of Holy Scripture, the Definitions of General Councils, the Writings and Devotions of Primitive Father's, the Blood and Consciences of Holy Martyrs, to testify and seal their early Antiquity, their Venerable Certainty, and most faithful Conveyance; and then on the other side, that there is nothing but Scholastic Subtlety, and presumptions Enthusiasm, to Weaken or Corrupt them;
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bold Philosophy, malicious Cavilling, and impious Blasphemy, to oppose them; I say, considering all these things, what possibly can deter any good and humble man,
bold Philosophy, malicious Caviling, and impious Blasphemy, to oppose them; I say, considering all these things, what possibly can deter any good and humble man,
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even in this perverse disputing Age, from triumphantly embracing the Mysteries of Faith with a strong and heroical Assent, with a noble captivity of Mind,
even in this perverse disputing Age, from triumphantly embracing the Mysteres of Faith with a strong and heroical Assent, with a noble captivity of Mind,
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Every Dutch Systeme is arrogantly big with the bold Explications of the Mysterious Trinity, and of those heights and depths before which the very Angels tremble and vail!
Every Dutch System is arrogantly big with the bold Explications of the Mysterious Trinity, and of those heights and depths before which the very Angels tremble and Vail!
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What if some holy Persons of old, perhaps of more Piety and devout Affections, than Learning and Phylosophy, were admitted (like Moses into the Cloud) humbly to converse with God about this Dreadful Mystery, to be a Bank and a Mound against an eager and impetuous Heresie then raging in the Church,
What if Some holy Persons of old, perhaps of more Piety and devout Affections, than Learning and Philosophy, were admitted (like Moses into the Cloud) humbly to converse with God about this Dreadful Mystery, to be a Bank and a Mound against an eager and impetuous Heresy then raging in the Church,
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2. We may be said to Praise the Lord with our Reason, when it humbly and devoutly busies it self about the Nature and Attributes of God manifested in the Works of Creation and Providence; And although they are Objects of Divine Revelation too,
2. We may be said to Praise the Lord with our Reason, when it humbly and devoutly busies it self about the Nature and Attributes of God manifested in the Works of Creation and Providence; And although they Are Objects of Divine Revelation too,
yet have they a sure foundation in Right Reason, and Natural Religion, and therefore may safely admit of a modest and affectionate enquiry. Bless his holy Name.
yet have they a sure Foundation in Right Reason, and Natural Religion, and Therefore may safely admit of a modest and affectionate enquiry. Bless his holy Name.
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Where, by the Name of God is meant all that we are able to conceive of his Perfections, his Nature and Attributes; and those not as they are Metaphysically handled,
Where, by the Name of God is meant all that we Are able to conceive of his Perfections, his Nature and Attributes; and those not as they Are Metaphysically handled,
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and jejunely mingled with the Definitions of the Schools, but as they are most pathetically set forth in Holy Scripture by his miraculous works, and gracious dispensations to Mankind. Alas!
and jejunely mingled with the Definitions of the Schools, but as they Are most pathetically Set forth in Holy Scripture by his miraculous works, and gracious dispensations to Mankind. Alas!
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it is not the dry Skeleton of dead and shapeless Reason, or the Scholastick joynting of prodigious Terms, (which represent an Image rather Gastly than Admirable ) that can excite and animate our Gratulations and our Praises; but there must be the Life and Features,
it is not the dry Skeleton of dead and shapeless Reason, or the Scholastic jointing of prodigious Terms, (which represent an Image rather Ghastly than Admirable) that can excite and animate our Gratulations and our Praises; but there must be the Life and Features,
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and that Creation and Providence, (which are richly pregnant with all those Divine Perfections which most nearly concern us) are the two chosen and most sublime Topi's on which the Eucharistical Psalms are chiefly spent.
and that Creation and Providence, (which Are richly pregnant with all those Divine Perfections which most nearly concern us) Are the two chosen and most sublime Topi's on which the Eucharistical Psalms Are chiefly spent.
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And who among us can forbear from breaking forth into acts of Praise and Adoration, when he considers how the Almighty was pleas'd out of his Infinite and Boundless Goodness, according to the Freedom of his Eternal Decree, I must not say to Empty, but to Irradiate himself into this amazing variety of Beings, this stupendous Fabrick of the World, indefinite to our most Travelling Conceptions, and only less infinite than He who made it? Here we may behold his Wisdom in its Throne, and praise him in the Firmament of his Power!
And who among us can forbear from breaking forth into acts of Praise and Adoration, when he considers how the Almighty was pleased out of his Infinite and Boundless goodness, according to the Freedom of his Eternal decree, I must not say to Empty, but to Irradiate himself into this amazing variety of Beings, this stupendous Fabric of the World, indefinite to our most Traveling Conceptions, and only less infinite than He who made it? Here we may behold his Wisdom in its Throne, and praise him in the Firmament of his Power!
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and with all intellectual Complacency surveying the Accomplish'd Miracle! And, as for Providence, what fuller matter for our Celebrations have we, than to consider,
and with all intellectual Complacency surveying the Accomplished Miracle! And, as for Providence, what fuller matter for our Celebrations have we, than to Consider,
how all the unaccountable Passages here below, which seem so rugged, and like wild Contingencies to us, are notwithstanding particularly directed by the certain guidance of an Almighty Wisdom, and in their proper seasons produc'd by a Beautiful Order of Causes!
how all the unaccountable Passages Here below, which seem so rugged, and like wild Contingencies to us, Are notwithstanding particularly directed by the certain guidance of an Almighty Wisdom, and in their proper seasons produced by a Beautiful Order of Causes!
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that not only Universal Nature, but Nations, Cities, Private persons, their Policies, Justice, Thoughts and Contrivances, are evermore Actuated, Advanced, or Confounded, by the imperceptible streams of a Divine Prerogative! And that all that multitude of strange Appearances, which look like so many Monstrous and Extravagant Lines to us in this position, will one day be reflected into a Regular piece, and make a glorious Figure in the Beatific Vision!
that not only Universal Nature, but nations, Cities, Private Persons, their Policies, justice, Thoughts and Contrivances, Are evermore Actuated, Advanced, or Confounded, by the imperceptible streams of a Divine Prerogative! And that all that multitude of strange Appearances, which look like so many Monstrous and Extravagant Lines to us in this position, will one day be reflected into a Regular piece, and make a glorious Figure in the Beatific Vision!
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I cannot well conceive how the Epicurean could ever be thought effectually to Praise and Worship the Deity, only for the bare Excellency of his Being; whom he fancied to be like some Persian Monarch, Morosely Great, full of himself,
I cannot well conceive how the Epicurean could ever be Thought effectually to Praise and Worship the Deity, only for the bore Excellency of his Being; whom he fancied to be like Some Persian Monarch, Morosely Great, full of himself,
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whereas the Stoic more truly tells us, Nulla Majestas sine Bonitate; and we are sufficiently satisfy'd that there was nothing so powerful to awaken Gratitude, and reconcile men to the Sacrifices of Religion,
whereas the Stoic more truly tells us, Nulla Majestas sine Bonitate; and we Are sufficiently satisfied that there was nothing so powerful to awaken Gratitude, and reconcile men to the Sacrifices of Religion,
but yet I question whether ever it would have been Ador'd, (as it certainly was by the greatest part of the Heathen World) and have had its own Frankincense offer'd it again,
but yet I question whither ever it would have been Adored, (as it Certainly was by the greatest part of the Heathen World) and have had its own Frankincense offered it again,
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What weighty ingredients, and commanding Subjects of Adoration, were the Extraordinary Managements of Providence in behalf of the Jews and their Religion!
What weighty ingredients, and commanding Subject's of Adoration, were the Extraordinary Managements of Providence in behalf of the jews and their Religion!
And accordingly we find the Royal Psalmist every where paraphrasing on those great and numerous Miracles of Egypt and the Desart, in an exceeding sublimity of Phrase, in all the Raptures of Eastern Poesie! and here might be one reason given why the Inanimate Creation is so distinctly call'd upon in the Old Testament to Praise the Lord;
And accordingly we find the Royal Psalmist every where paraphrasing on those great and numerous Miracles of Egypt and the Desert, in an exceeding sublimity of Phrase, in all the Raptures of Eastern Poesy! and Here might be one reason given why the Inanimate Creation is so distinctly called upon in the Old Testament to Praise the Lord;
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that in the Jewish oeconomy it is hard to determine, whether greater Miracles were perform'd by the Ministry of the Elements, or of the appointed Angels.
that in the Jewish economy it is hard to determine, whither greater Miracles were performed by the Ministry of the Elements, or of the appointed Angels.
2. We may be said to praise the Lord with our Imagination, when we study to adorn our Divine Conceptions with the most Excellent Idea's, with the most lively Representations we can invent:
2. We may be said to praise the Lord with our Imagination, when we study to adorn our Divine Conceptions with the most Excellent Idea's, with the most lively Representations we can invent:
and Vivacity to our Conceptions, Beauty and colour to our Expressions, and communicates all those agreeable Illustrations which serve to adorn the severity of Reason. The exactest Science we are acquainted with, cannot supply us with such cautious forms of Speech,
and Vivacity to our Conceptions, Beauty and colour to our Expressions, and communicates all those agreeable Illustrations which serve to adorn the severity of Reason. The Exactest Science we Are acquainted with, cannot supply us with such cautious forms of Speech,
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but that they are full of Solecism, extremely defective and inadequate, when apply'd to Notions concerning God and Heaven: The most accurate wisdom of Words that can be invented, cannot defend it self from many Absurdities, when positively conversant about an Infinite Object, and which cannot be fully comprehended;
but that they Are full of Solecism, extremely defective and inadequate, when applied to Notions Concerning God and Heaven: The most accurate Wisdom of Words that can be invented, cannot defend it self from many Absurdities, when positively conversant about an Infinite Object, and which cannot be Fully comprehended;
because in such a case there is a greater Latitude of still shewing what a thing is not, than what it is. But then what we want of strict scientifical propriety in our Discourses concerning Divine subjects, may be nobly supply'd by rais'd and figurative adumbrations: And this is wholly the business of the Imagination; which,
Because in such a case there is a greater Latitude of still showing what a thing is not, than what it is. But then what we want of strict scientifical propriety in our Discourses Concerning Divine subject's, may be nobly supplied by raised and figurative adumbrations: And this is wholly the business of the Imagination; which,
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when it has warily receiv'd the Truth and Worth of its Object from a superiour faculty, may be allow'd to raise the Mind into a nobler Amplitude of thought,
when it has warily received the Truth and Worth of its Object from a superior faculty, may be allowed to raise the Mind into a Nobler Amplitude of Thought,
Fancy, indeed, is not permitted to give a Positive and definitive sentence, or to close up its Period with an Anathema; but it may search for lively Representations: For such similitudes of things as may best suit with the Analogy of our Natures; also for such transcendent and superlative Terms, as are most apt to inflame the Soul,
Fancy, indeed, is not permitted to give a Positive and definitive sentence, or to close up its Period with an Anathema; but it may search for lively Representations: For such Similitudes of things as may best suit with the Analogy of our Nature's; also for such transcendent and superlative Terms, as Are most apt to inflame the Soul,
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and to shadow to us the spiritual secresie of Mysterious Truth. And therefore the Holy Scripture has every where exhibited to us its heavenly Wisdom in Parables, and sensible Types; and proportion'd its Revelations mores to the Imaginations of Men,
and to shadow to us the spiritual secrecy of Mysterious Truth. And Therefore the Holy Scripture has every where exhibited to us its heavenly Wisdom in Parables, and sensible Types; and proportioned its Revelations moors to the Imaginations of Men,
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than to their more subtile modes of Reasoning. Therefore also God appeared to Moses in a Cloud, and his Glory shone through a Veil; that since the Prophet was not able to sustain his more open Appearance, he might with safety understand his Infinity by the concealment of an indefinite and mysterious Declaration;
than to their more subtle modes of Reasoning. Therefore also God appeared to Moses in a Cloud, and his Glory shone through a Veil; that since the Prophet was not able to sustain his more open Appearance, he might with safety understand his Infinity by the concealment of an indefinite and mysterious Declaration;
Similitudes and Metaphors in Religion, are those Clouds of Incense wherewith at the same time we both enter and obscure the Sanctum Sanctorum: We receive those sensible Representations,
Similitudes and Metaphors in Religion, Are those Clouds of Incense wherewith At the same time we both enter and Obscure the Sanctum Sanctorum: We receive those sensible Representations,
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and gracious Condescentions which God hath been pleas'd to make us of his own Nature and the other World, in the same manner as the Disciples did the Discourses of our Saviour going to Emmaus: we have not a full comprehension of what is thus Figur'd to us;
and gracious Condescensions which God hath been pleased to make us of his own Nature and the other World, in the same manner as the Disciples did the Discourses of our Saviour going to Emmaus: we have not a full comprehension of what is thus Figured to us;
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The Strength and Vehemency of the Imagination will sometimes carry forth the Reason and Judgment to make new Discoveries; 'twill excite them to take such Circuits and Travels in the contemplation of Eternal Beings, till the Soul is ready to swim and grow giddy,
The Strength and Vehemency of the Imagination will sometime carry forth the Reason and Judgement to make new Discoveries; it'll excite them to take such Circuits and Travels in the contemplation of Eternal Beings, till the Soul is ready to swim and grow giddy,
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and the speculation turns almost Apoplexy; it will sometimes actuate the mind to a stretch and emanation beyond its present Order, to a taste and immature anticipation of unproportion'd Knowledge: And this does not proceed from the heat and elevation of contemplative and splenetick Heads,
and the speculation turns almost Apoplexy; it will sometime actuate the mind to a stretch and emanation beyond its present Order, to a taste and immature anticipation of unproportioned Knowledge: And this does not proceed from the heat and elevation of contemplative and splenetic Heads,
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It is reported of a Metaphysical Divine of our own Church, that by a long assiduity of thinking and a constant ardour of Meditation, he could sometimes refine and sublimate a Theorem to that degree, till it became too nice even for his own examination, when he had abated of that Temper in which he first fram'd it;
It is reported of a Metaphysical Divine of our own Church, that by a long assiduity of thinking and a constant ardour of Meditation, he could sometime refine and sublimate a Theorem to that degree, till it became too Nicaenae even for his own examination, when he had abated of that Temper in which he First framed it;
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that when the intellectual fire was out, and his Brain was sunk into its ordinary dimensions, he could not justifie that speculation to his cooler review, which he was certain had an exact conformity to his more rais'd Capacity.
that when the intellectual fire was out, and his Brain was sunk into its ordinary dimensions, he could not justify that speculation to his cooler review, which he was certain had an exact conformity to his more raised Capacity.
However, we need not fear any Illusion, any Phanaticism from the innocent Excesses of the Fancy, whilst they are only made the private Nourishment of an Holy Life; whilst they only promote our Adorations, not determine our Opinions; whilst they only enter our Closet-Devotions, not our Publick Services, or Creeds. It being also easie to distinguish by the concomitance or absence of Humility and Love, when our minds are gently fill'd with Divine Images, or when they are Enthusiastically possess'd with presumptuous Enquiries. And thus the Imagination, the meanest and most trivial faculty of the Humane Soul, under a good management may be an admirable Instrument and incentive of Divine Praise and Adoration; even as God Almighty thought fit to chuse the Rainbow, that Circle of phantastic colours,
However, we need not Fear any Illusion, any Fanaticism from the innocent Excesses of the Fancy, while they Are only made the private Nourishment of an Holy Life; while they only promote our Adorations, not determine our Opinions; while they only enter our Closet devotions, not our Public Services, or Creeds. It being also easy to distinguish by the concomitance or absence of Humility and Love, when our minds Are gently filled with Divine Images, or when they Are Enthusiastically possessed with presumptuous Enquiries. And thus the Imagination, the Meanest and most trivial faculty of the Humane Soul, under a good management may be an admirable Instrument and incentive of Divine Praise and Adoration; even as God Almighty Thought fit to choose the Rainbow, that Circle of fantastic colours,
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The Will is also comprehended in the Affections: For as the Common Passions in their worst acceptation are the Deformities and Turbulencies of the Animal Nature; so the Affections are only the fresher gales of Virtue; the more enliven'd Acts of the Rational and Superiour Will: and as the former raise commotions and irregularities in the Blood and Humours of the Body; so these latter invigorate the Faculties of the Soul, making them Heroical and Divine in their Emanations.
The Will is also comprehended in the Affections: For as the Common Passion in their worst acceptation Are the Deformities and Turbulencies of the Animal Nature; so the Affections Are only the fresher gales of Virtue; the more enlivened Acts of the Rational and Superior Will: and as the former raise commotions and irregularities in the Blood and Humours of the Body; so these latter invigorate the Faculties of the Soul, making them Heroical and Divine in their Emanations.
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Now as the capacity of the Intellect is much larger than that of the Senses, so the amplitude of the Will and Affections far surpasses that of the Understanding; and therefore God has requir'd that our Desire and Love of him should be more perfect and complete than our Knowledge of him:
Now as the capacity of the Intellect is much larger than that of the Senses, so the amplitude of the Will and Affections Far Surpasses that of the Understanding; and Therefore God has required that our Desire and Love of him should be more perfect and complete than our Knowledge of him:
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for we are bound to entertain his Perfections with the closest adhesion of Heart and Soul, though we can apprehend them onely with a Partial and enigmatical Knowledge.
for we Are bound to entertain his Perfections with the closest adhesion of Heart and Soul, though we can apprehend them only with a Partial and enigmatical Knowledge.
Let men therefore boast of their Mighty Reasonings, their close Deductions, their strong link'd Consequences, and their elaborate Demonstrations in Religion; when they have done all to justifie themselves in a cautious advance towards Heaven, they will find that the Best Divinity consists in Love and Wonder; and that there are such enlargements of the Soul arising from these Affections, as none can signifie, none can conceive,
Let men Therefore boast of their Mighty Reasonings, their close Deductions, their strong linked Consequences, and their elaborate Demonstrations in Religion; when they have done all to justify themselves in a cautious advance towards Heaven, they will find that the Best Divinity consists in Love and Wonder; and that there Are such enlargements of the Soul arising from these Affections, as none can signify, none can conceive,
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but those who have lain under the Blessed Experience. III. I will endeavour to point out some of those Benefits which will arise from a worthy performance of the Duty.
but those who have lain under the Blessed Experience. III. I will endeavour to point out Some of those Benefits which will arise from a worthy performance of the Duty.
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Now this Holy Exercise being worthily perform'd, will exalt our Faith beyond the reach of Sophistry or Prophaneness; 'twill establish in us a permanent love to Goodness,
Now this Holy Exercise being worthily performed, will exalt our Faith beyond the reach of Sophistry or Profaneness; it'll establish in us a permanent love to goodness,
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and Malicious Religion, which is now in Vogue, to the truly Ancient Primitive Christianity; to a cheerful and serene Principle of Meekness, Humility, constant Obedience, and Universal Love.
and Malicious Religion, which is now in Vogue, to the truly Ancient Primitive Christianity; to a cheerful and serene Principle of Meekness, Humility, constant obedience, and Universal Love.
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When the Soul is made tender with this Heavenly Converse, made apt to kindle at every representation of Divine Goodness, to meet and embrace with every attribute; how vile and loath some must the deformity of Sin needs appear? The very Transports of Adoration, whilst they continue upon us, are a natural preservative against the Encroachments of Vice;
When the Soul is made tender with this Heavenly Converse, made apt to kindle At every representation of Divine goodness, to meet and embrace with every attribute; how vile and loath Some must the deformity of since needs appear? The very Transports of Adoration, while they continue upon us, Are a natural preservative against the Encroachments of Vice;
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and in all its Discoveries make it serviceable to the Sanctuary: for not onely Religious, but even Natural objects may be contemplated and examin'd by the humble Adorer into Mysterious subjects of Devotion and Wonder.
and in all its Discoveries make it serviceable to the Sanctuary: for not only Religious, but even Natural objects may be contemplated and examined by the humble Adorer into Mysterious subject's of Devotion and Wonder.
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The True Christian Philosopher, even from his common observations in secular Learning, will by a due Analysis of Meditation open to himself a delicious prospect of Heavenly Glories;
The True Christian Philosopher, even from his Common observations in secular Learning, will by a due Analysis of Meditation open to himself a delicious prospect of Heavenly Glories;
pursue every Motion and Effect to its first Cause and Author, till he finds his Scale of Contemplation to look like Jacobs Ladder, with Angels ascending and descending:
pursue every Motion and Effect to its First Cause and Author, till he finds his Scale of Contemplation to look like Jacobs Ladder, with Angels ascending and descending:
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whilst the proud Enquiring Naturalist, who sacrifices more to his Hypothesis than his God, will reap nothing but Presumption and Contempt of Heaven from his Conversation even with the Divinest Objects.
while the proud Inquiring Naturalist, who Sacrifices more to his Hypothesis than his God, will reap nothing but Presumption and Contempt of Heaven from his Conversation even with the Divinest Objects.
or at least he will debase these immediate Operations of the Almighty to some cheap piece of Motion and Mechanism, that may serve to ease and pacifie his Wonder;
or At least he will debase these immediate Operations of the Almighty to Some cheap piece of Motion and Mechanism, that may serve to ease and pacify his Wonder;
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This exalted Exercise of Praising and Blessing the Lord, will also fill the Imagination with Heavenly Imagery. 'Twill adorn it with the Vine and Pomgranate of the Temple, making that Faculty an holy Receptacle of pious Emblems, which in its Corrupt Nature is the chief Seat and Empire of Original Sin; the Infernal Theatre, where all the busiest Scenes of Temptation are display'd.
This exalted Exercise of Praising and Blessing the Lord, will also fill the Imagination with Heavenly Imagery. It'll adorn it with the Vine and Pomegranate of the Temple, making that Faculty an holy Receptacle of pious Emblems, which in its Corrupt Nature is the chief Seat and Empire of Original since; the Infernal Theatre, where all the Busiest Scenes of Temptation Are displayed.
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and give them a tender Sympathy with all the Endearments of the Canticles: It will create in us such an Habitual Indulgence towards the sweetnesses of a Religious life, that amidst the Avocations of the world, the disturbances of secular business,
and give them a tender sympathy with all the Endearments of the Canticles: It will create in us such an Habitual Indulgence towards the Sweetnesses of a Religious life, that amid the Avocations of the world, the disturbances of secular business,
or an External living up to the Decency of a Station, (which yet in a Degenerate Age are no mean Patterns and Examples) but certainly there are requir'd some Affectionate Heats, some Breathings and Pantings after further degrees of Holiness, and an Indefinite Perfection. And though the cold Logicians are apt to call this a Spiritual Romance, and the effect of a Religious Spleen; yet we know of what Complexion they were, who styl'd the miraculous effusions of the Holy Ghost, Drunkenness, and the fumes of New Wine; St. Pauls Learning, and the Sobriety of his Reason, Madness and Distraction.
or an External living up to the Decency of a Station, (which yet in a Degenerate Age Are no mean Patterns and Examples) but Certainly there Are required Some Affectionate Heats, Some Breathings and Pantings After further Degrees of Holiness, and an Indefinite Perfection. And though the cold Logicians Are apt to call this a Spiritual Romance, and the Effect of a Religious Spleen; yet we know of what Complexion they were, who styled the miraculous effusions of the Holy Ghost, drunkenness, and the fumes of New Wine; Saint Paul's Learning, and the Sobriety of his Reason, Madness and Distraction.
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Surely, no man can be an Heretick in his secret Communions with God, or a dangerous Enthusiast in his Inward Adorations: And if some Weaknesses have been found among the private Ardours of the Retir'd; alas!
Surely, no man can be an Heretic in his secret Communions with God, or a dangerous Enthusiast in his Inward Adorations: And if Some Weaknesses have been found among the private Ardours of the Retired; alas!
but I speak a practical Mystery to the Wise, to the Perfect, to the Prophets, and Sons of the Prophets; who know how to be warm and affectionate in Religion, without being Superstitious; how to Adore, without being Idolatrous.
but I speak a practical Mystery to the Wise, to the Perfect, to the prophets, and Sons of the prophets; who know how to be warm and affectionate in Religion, without being Superstitious; how to Adore, without being Idolatrous.
I speak to you, who are plac'd in all the Circumstances of an Extatick life; who are so nearly acquainted with the intelligible World, that what is but plain Picture to the Vulgar, is Hieroglyphick to you; they must be contented with the bare External View,
I speak to you, who Are placed in all the circumstances of an Ecstatic life; who Are so nearly acquainted with the intelligible World, that what is but plain Picture to the vulgar, is Hieroglyphic to you; they must be contented with the bore External View,
whilst you enrich your minds with the more Excellent Moral and Mystery: To you, who are able to compose and consecrate the Recollection of your Daily Studies into an Evening Hymn; whose constant Imployment consists in such an Eminency of Spiritual Duties,
while you enrich your minds with the more Excellent Moral and Mystery: To you, who Are able to compose and consecrate the Recollection of your Daily Studies into an Evening Hymn; whose constant Employment consists in such an Eminency of Spiritual Duties,
who live under such an Extraordinary sense of the Divine Wisdom and Goodness, that you find it difficult to refrain from publishing his Perfections continually,
who live under such an Extraordinary sense of the Divine Wisdom and goodness, that you find it difficult to refrain from publishing his Perfections continually,
and from letting the Mistaken world know, that it is our Priviledge, our Duty, and our Excellency, never to cease from uttering in some measure our Gratulations and Praises here on Earth, till they Expire into Greater; till we arrive to those Perfect Harmonies above, where our Glorify'd Souls and Bodies shall for ever dwell in an Eternal Triumph of Adoration and Amazement! where,
and from letting the Mistaken world know, that it is our Privilege, our Duty, and our Excellency, never to cease from uttering in Some measure our Gratulations and Praises Here on Earth, till they Expire into Greater; till we arrive to those Perfect Harmonies above, where our Glorified Souls and Bodies shall for ever dwell in an Eternal Triumph of Adoration and Amazement! where,
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