The cross crowned: or, Short affliction making way for eternal glory Opened in a sermon preached at the funeral of Daniel Waldoe Esq; in the Parish-Church of Alhallows Honey-lane, May 9. 1661. By James Nalton, minister of the gospel, and pastor of Leonards Foster-lane London.
•HORT AFFLICTION Making way for ETERNAL GLORY. 2 COR. 4.17. ••r our light affliction which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
•HORT AFFLICTION Making Way for ETERNAL GLORY. 2 COR. 4.17. ••r our Light affliction which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
THe holy Apostle (in the fore-going Verse) layes down an excellent Lesson, for us all to learn, by his ••ample, (though there be sew, very 〈 ◊ 〉, that have learnt to write after 〈 ◊ 〉 Copie) in these words, For this cause • … faint not, as if he should say, Though 〈 ◊ 〉 meet with sorrows and sufferings 〈 ◊ 〉 all sorts, temptations, afflictions, persecutions, reproaches, fightings without, and fears within, yet we do not sit down in despondency and despair,
THe holy Apostle (in the foregoing Verse) lays down an excellent lesson, for us all to Learn, by his ••ample, (though there be sew, very 〈 ◊ 〉, that have learned to write After 〈 ◊ 〉 Copy) in these words, For this cause • … faint not, as if he should say, Though 〈 ◊ 〉 meet with sorrows and sufferings 〈 ◊ 〉 all sorts, temptations, afflictions, persecutions, Reproaches, fightings without, and fears within, yet we do not fit down in despondency and despair,
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but we bear the burden that God hath laid upon us without fainting and without fretting: It is true indeed, our outward man doth perish, that is, our body, together with our bodily health, strength,
but we bear the burden that God hath laid upon us without fainting and without fretting: It is true indeed, our outward man does perish, that is, our body, together with our bodily health, strength,
and welfare, doth decay and decline, but yet our inward man, that is, our soul, together with the powers and faculties of it, being renewed by the spirit of grace,
and welfare, does decay and decline, but yet our inward man, that is, our soul, together with the Powers and faculties of it, being renewed by the Spirit of grace,
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Secondly, The afflictions of a beleever in this life are light and easie; the glory of beleever in the life to come is a weighty glory: Weighty, did I say? Yea, It is an hyperbolical or transcendent glory:
Secondly, The afflictions of a believer in this life Are Light and easy; the glory of believer in the life to come is a weighty glory: Weighty, did I say? Yea, It is an hyperbolical or transcendent glory:
Thirdly, The Afflictions of a Beleever in this life are but for a moment; the glory wherewith he shall be invested in the life to come, is an everlasting glory.
Thirdly, The Afflictions of a Believer in this life Are but for a moment; the glory wherewith he shall be invested in the life to come, is an everlasting glory.
The words being thus opened, and cut out, there are three points of Doctrine especially observable in them, which will draw out the strength of the Text, Viz. 1. The Afflictions which the godly meet with here on earth, make way for that glory and happiness, which is laid up for them in heaven.
The words being thus opened, and Cut out, there Are three points of Doctrine especially observable in them, which will draw out the strength of the Text, Viz. 1. The Afflictions which the godly meet with Here on earth, make Way for that glory and happiness, which is laid up for them in heaven.
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For the explication and confirmation of this truth, there are three Queries would be satisfied. 1. What those afflictions are which the godly meet with here on earth? 2. Why God will have his children exercised with those afflictions? 3. How or in what respect these afslictions make way for that glory and •appiness that is laid up for them in •eaven?
For the explication and confirmation of this truth, there Are three Queries would be satisfied. 1. What those afflictions Are which the godly meet with Here on earth? 2. Why God will have his children exercised with those afflictions? 3. How or in what respect these afslictions make Way for that glory and •appiness that is laid up for them in •eaven?
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and David crying out, Psal. 42.5. Why art thou cast down, O my soul, and why art thou disquteted within me? yea, it sometimes falls out, that the terrors of the Almighty do set themselves in battel array against them, Job 6.4. and come upon them with that violence, that they are distracted under them, Psal. 88.15. While I suffer thy terrors (saith Heman ) I am distracted; so that, a godly man (ye see) may be brought to the condition of distraction; and a child of light may for a time walk in darkness, without the least sense or apprehension of peace or comfort, Isa. 50.10.
and David crying out, Psalm 42.5. Why art thou cast down, Oh my soul, and why art thou disquteted within me? yea, it sometime falls out, that the terrors of the Almighty do Set themselves in battle array against them, Job 6.4. and come upon them with that violence, that they Are distracted under them, Psalm 88.15. While I suffer thy terrors (Says Heman) I am distracted; so that, a godly man (you see) may be brought to the condition of distraction; and a child of Light may for a time walk in darkness, without the least sense or apprehension of peace or Comfort, Isaiah 50.10.
Secondly, The godly are exercised with outward troubles, such as the NONLATINALPHABET the five terrible things that Aristotle speaks on, Viz. Ignominy, poverty, persecution, sickness and death.
Secondly, The godly Are exercised with outward Troubles, such as the the five terrible things that Aristotle speaks on, Viz. Ignominy, poverty, persecution, sickness and death.
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For the first of these, viz. Ignominy, the best of Gods children have been reproached and reviled, counted troublers of Israel, as Elijah was, 1 Kings 18.17. and men of contention, is Jeremy was, Jer. 15.10. and pestilent fellows, and movers of sedition, as Paul was, Acts 24.5.
For the First of these, viz. Ignominy, the best of God's children have been reproached and reviled, counted troublers of Israel, as Elijah was, 1 Kings 18.17. and men of contention, is Jeremiah was, Jer. 15.10. and pestilent Fellows, and movers of sedition, as Paul was, Acts 24.5.
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Yea they are counted NONLATINALPHABET, the scum and off-scouring of all things to this day, 1 Cor. 4.13. Was not the lord Jesus reviled to his very face? John 8.48. Say we not well, that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a Devil? Yea, accounted an Impostor or deceiver, Matth. 27.63. a blasphemer, Matth. 26. 65. he hath spoken blasphemy; and a sad-man, John 10.20.
Yea they Are counted, the scum and offscouring of all things to this day, 1 Cor. 4.13. Was not the lord jesus reviled to his very face? John 8.48. Say we not well, that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Yea, accounted an Impostor or deceiver, Matthew 27.63. a blasphemer, Matthew 26. 65. he hath spoken blasphemy; and a sad-man, John 10.20.
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For the second of these, Viz. Pover•y; it hath been the condition of the Saints here on earth, God hath kept them very low, that by the poverty of their condition, they might be brought to poverty of spirit; God usually keeps his soundest sheep on the shortest Commons: Ye read of poor Saints 〈 ◊ 〉 Jerusalem, Acts 15.26. They were precious Saints, yet very poor, yea some of whom the world was not worthy, yet wandred about in sheep-skins, and goatskins, being destitute, (wanting some necessaries for a time) afflicted and tormented, Heb. 11.37.
For the second of these, Viz. Pover•y; it hath been the condition of the Saints Here on earth, God hath kept them very low, that by the poverty of their condition, they might be brought to poverty of Spirit; God usually keeps his soundest sheep on the Shortest Commons: You read of poor Saints 〈 ◊ 〉 Jerusalem, Acts 15.26. They were precious Saints, yet very poor, yea Some of whom the world was not worthy, yet wandered about in sheepskins, and goatskins, being destitute, (wanting Some necessaries for a time) afflicted and tormented, Hebrew 11.37.
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yea, all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution, 2 Tim. 3.12. Christ himself was no sooner born then banished, Matth. 2.13. It was the Motto of famous Mr. Rothwel, who was called, the Apostle of the North, Persecutio est pignus futurae gloria, Persecution is the pledge of that eternal glory which we expect.
yea, all that will live godly in christ jesus shall suffer persecution, 2 Tim. 3.12. christ himself was no sooner born then banished, Matthew 2.13. It was the Motto of famous Mr. Rothwel, who was called, the Apostle of the North, Persecution est pignus futurae gloria, Persecution is the pledge of that Eternal glory which we expect.
A very Heathen could say, Tunde Anaxarchi manticam, nam Anaxarchi minime teris, Beat my sack (saith he, meaning his body) but thou canst not hurt my soul.
A very Heathen could say, Tune Anaxarchi manticam, nam Anaxarchi minime teris, Beatrice my sack (Says he, meaning his body) but thou Canst not hurt my soul.
So here, God will have the body, which is but the sack, (for the soul is the treasure in the sack) beaten and bruised with sickness, aches and infirmities, that the soul may be preserved and kept without hurt till the day of the Lord Jesus.
So Here, God will have the body, which is but the sack, (for the soul is the treasure in the sack) beaten and Bruised with sickness, aches and infirmities, that the soul may be preserved and kept without hurt till the day of the Lord jesus.
because he will have his members conformable to their head, that as the Captain of our salvation was made perfect by sufferings, Hebr. 2.10. and by the gates of death entred into glory, so must all his souldiers and servants enter the same way;
Because he will have his members conformable to their head, that as the Captain of our salvation was made perfect by sufferings, Hebrew 2.10. and by the gates of death entered into glory, so must all his Soldiers and Servants enter the same Way;
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yea, we shall never be freed from the body of death (that we carry about us) but only by the death of the body, that look as sin brought death into the world,
yea, we shall never be freed from the body of death (that we carry about us) but only by the death of the body, that look as since brought death into the world,
Ye see the outward troubles to which the Saints on earth are exposed, Ignominy, poverty, &c. I might add to these, they are often exercised with crosses and disappointments in their children,
You see the outward Troubles to which the Saints on earth Are exposed, Ignominy, poverty, etc. I might add to these, they Are often exercised with Crosses and disappointments in their children,
Thus faithful Abraham had a scoffing Ishmael, upright Jehosaphat had a wicked Jehoram, zealous Josiah that was anon-such for piety, had not one good son to succeed him in the throne.
Thus faithful Abraham had a scoffing Ishmael, upright Jehoshaphat had a wicked jehoram, zealous Josiah that was anon-such for piety, had not one good son to succeed him in the throne.
Why God will have his children exercised with these afflictions? Answ. Many Reasons may be rendred, but I will reduce them to three heads. In reference to their Sins. In reference to their Graces. In reference to their Duties.
Why God will have his children exercised with these afflictions? Answer Many Reasons may be rendered, but I will reduce them to three Heads. In Referente to their Sins. In Referente to their Graces. In Referente to their Duties.
For the first, God is pleased to exercise them with afflictions in reference to their sins, either To Prevent sin. To Discover sin. To Purge out sin.
For the First, God is pleased to exercise them with afflictions in Referente to their Sins, either To Prevent since. To Discover since. To Purge out since.
1 God does it to prevent sin. He hedgeth up their wayes with thorns, that they may not find their crooked paths, Hos. 2.6. He lets them blood, that he may prevent the Plurifie of Pride and self-confidence and creature dependance.
1 God does it to prevent since. He hedgeth up their ways with thorns, that they may not find their crooked paths, Hos. 2.6. He lets them blood, that he may prevent the Plurify of Pride and self-confidence and creature dependence.
yea, it is a great mercy that God layes stumbling blocks in the broad way to hell, that if we set foot in that way, we may break our shins to correct us, rather then break our necks to destroy us.
yea, it is a great mercy that God lays stumbling blocks in the broad Way to hell, that if we Set foot in that Way, we may break our shins to correct us, rather then break our necks to destroy us.
2. God does it to discover sin, as appears by that Text, Deut. 8.2. The Lord thy God led thee these forty yeers in the wilderness to humble thee,
2. God does it to discover sin, as appears by that Text, Deuteronomy 8.2. The Lord thy God led thee these forty Years in the Wilderness to humble thee,
and to prove thee, to know what was in thy heart, to know, that is, to let thee know, they had never known so much of the baseness and sinfulness of their own hearts,
and to prove thee, to know what was in thy heart, to know, that is, to let thee know, they had never known so much of the baseness and sinfulness of their own hearts,
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if God had not brought them into a wilderness; every rod (ye must know) hath a voice, Micah 6.9. The Lords voice cryes to the City, Hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it;
if God had not brought them into a Wilderness; every rod (you must know) hath a voice, micah 6.9. The lords voice cries to the city, Hear you the rod, and who hath appointed it;
this voice bids us search our hearts and say as Job did (when the rod was upon his back) Job 13.23, 24. How many are mine iniquities and my sins, make me to know my transgression and my sin (h.
this voice bids us search our hearts and say as Job did (when the rod was upon his back) Job 13.23, 24. How many Are mine iniquities and my Sins, make me to know my Transgression and my since (h.
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nor of my own heart and its impurity, as I did in a long sickness. 3 God does it to purge out sin, Isai. 27.9. By this shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is all the fruit to take away his sin.
nor of my own heart and its impurity, as I did in a long sickness. 3 God does it to purge out since, Isaiah 27.9. By this shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is all the fruit to take away his since.
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then by this sharp physick of affliction, viz. Pride, Security and Earthly-mindedness: But now by affliction God hides pride from man, Job 33.17. By the Rod God awakens the sinner that he sleep not the Sleep of Death: When David was so fast asleep, that he said in his prosperity. I shall never be moved, Psal. 30.6. God by hiding his face from him, ver. 7. did so trouble him, that he was awakened out of his Security.
then by this sharp physic of affliction, viz. Pride, Security and Earthly-mindedness: But now by affliction God hides pride from man, Job 33.17. By the Rod God awakens the sinner that he sleep not the Sleep of Death: When David was so fast asleep, that he said in his Prosperity. I shall never be moved, Psalm 30.6. God by hiding his face from him, ver. 7. did so trouble him, that he was awakened out of his Security.
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And lastly, By the bitter potion of affliction, he weans us from the world and the love of it, My soul is even as a weaned child, Psal. 131.2. By laying mustard on the Teat, he keeps us from sucking too deep a draught of earthly contentments.
And lastly, By the bitter potion of affliction, he weans us from the world and the love of it, My soul is even as a weaned child, Psalm 131.2. By laying mustard on the Teat, he keeps us from sucking too deep a draught of earthly contentment's.
Our Saviour counsels the Laodiceans to buy of him gold tryed in the fire, Revel. 3.18. By Gold is meant, the golden Graces of his Spirit, and those graces are best tryed in the fire of affliction.
Our Saviour Counsels the Laodiceans to buy of him gold tried in the fire, Revel. 3.18. By Gold is meant, the golden Graces of his Spirit, and those graces Are best tried in the fire of affliction.
That faith doubtless is a true saith, that is a Furnace Faith, such as was the faith of those three Worthies, Dan. 3.17, 18, Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace,
That faith doubtless is a true Says, that is a Furnace Faith, such as was the faith of those three Worthies, Dan. 3.17, 18, Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace,
So here, the strength of faith, and fervency of love, and constancy of patience should never be known, were it not for the batteries of hell in strong afflictions and violent temptations.
So Here, the strength of faith, and fervency of love, and constancy of patience should never be known, were it not for the batteries of hell in strong afflictions and violent temptations.
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and he has more service from us. Remarkable is that Scripture, Acts 9.15,16. Our Saviour speaking of Paul, He is (saith he) a chosen vessel to me, to bear my Name before the Gentiles;
and he has more service from us. Remarkable is that Scripture, Acts 9.15,16. Our Saviour speaking of Paul, He is (Says he) a chosen vessel to me, to bear my Name before the Gentiles;
I, but how does it appear that he was a vessel so serviceable to his Master? It follows in the next words, For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my Names sake;
I, but how does it appear that he was a vessel so serviceable to his Master? It follows in the next words, For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my Names sake;
In working for our Lord and Master, we are for the most part like a team of horses, that if the whip be not held over them, they will quickly be at a stand.
In working for our Lord and Master, we Are for the most part like a team of Horses, that if the whip be not held over them, they will quickly be At a stand.
3d. Querie for Explication is this, How or in what respect these afflictions make way for that glory and happiness, that is laid up for the Saints in light?
3d. Querie for Explication is this, How or in what respect these afflictions make Way for that glory and happiness, that is laid up for the Saints in Light?
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Ans. They work, not by way of merit, (as the Papists would have it) for what proportion is there between finite sufferings, and an infinite or endless reward? between light and inconsiderable sufferings,
Ans. They work, not by Way of merit, (as the Papists would have it) for what proportion is there between finite sufferings, and an infinite or endless reward? between Light and inconsiderable sufferings,
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then there is between a drop of water, and the whole Ocean; see what the Apostle saith to this purpose, Rom. 8.18. I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed.
then there is between a drop of water, and the Whole Ocean; see what the Apostle Says to this purpose, Rom. 8.18. I reckon that the sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed.
I dare boldly say, If a man could endure the torments of Hell for a thousand yeers on earth, he could not thereby merit one hours fruition of glory in heaven.
I Dare boldly say, If a man could endure the torments of Hell for a thousand Years on earth, he could not thereby merit one hours fruition of glory in heaven.
The Papists therefore that hope by their Pennances, and Purgatory satisfactions to merit heaven at the hands of God, shall be so far from meriting by their sufferings, that they shall suffer for their merits.
The Papists Therefore that hope by their Penances, and Purgatory satisfactions to merit heaven At the hands of God, shall be so Far from meriting by their sufferings, that they shall suffer for their merits.
Ans. They work glory on a threefold account. 1. By the free grace and mercy of a bountiful God and Father, who rewards the services and sufferings of his children,
Ans. They work glory on a threefold account. 1. By the free grace and mercy of a bountiful God and Father, who rewards the services and sufferings of his children,
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for his own sake, and his promise sake, and according to his own heart; so doth David acknowledge in that gratulatory confession, 2 Sam. 7.21. For thy words sake, and according to thy own heart hast thou done all these great things;
for his own sake, and his promise sake, and according to his own heart; so does David acknowledge in that gratulatory Confessi, 2 Sam. 7.21. For thy words sake, and according to thy own heart hast thou done all these great things;
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Yea he looks especially at the merits of his own dear Son our blessed Redeemer who has purchased this priviledge for us with his own blood, that all things (even afflictions themselves) should work together for our good, Rom. 8.28.
Yea he looks especially At the merits of his own dear Son our blessed Redeemer who has purchased this privilege for us with his own blood, that all things (even afflictions themselves) should work together for our good, Rom. 8.28.
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as he passed through the world, he drunk of a troubled brook of bitter sorrows and sufferings in the day of his humiliation) before he lifted up his head in the day of his exaltation, Psal. 110.7.
as he passed through the world, he drunk of a troubled brook of bitter sorrows and sufferings in the day of his humiliation) before he lifted up his head in the day of his exaltation, Psalm 110.7.
Ought not Christ first to have suffered these things, and so to enter into his glory? So then these afflictions when they are sanctified make us conformable to a suffering Saviour,
Ought not christ First to have suffered these things, and so to enter into his glory? So then these afflictions when they Are sanctified make us conformable to a suffering Saviour,
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and if we be conformable to him in his Cross, We shall also be conformable to him in his Crown, If we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified with him, Rom 8.17. 3. Afflictions work glory for us, because they work us for that glory, that is, they fit us and prepare us for the fruition of it;
and if we be conformable to him in his Cross, We shall also be conformable to him in his Crown, If we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified with him, Rom 8.17. 3. Afflictions work glory for us, Because they work us for that glory, that is, they fit us and prepare us for the fruition of it;
Look what the fire is to the mettal, or the fan to the chaffe, or the file to the rough iron, the same is affliction to every teachable sinner, It helps to rub off his rust, to cleanse him from his chaffe,
Look what the fire is to the metal, or the fan to the chaff, or the file to the rough iron, the same is affliction to every teachable sinner, It helps to rub off his rust, to cleanse him from his chaff,
the hardship and several straits that we meet with on earth, make us long to be in that place, where all tears shall be wiped from our eyes, Revel. 21.4. yea everlasting joy shall he upon our heads, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away, Isai. 35.10.
the hardship and several straits that we meet with on earth, make us long to be in that place, where all tears shall be wiped from our eyes, Revel. 21.4. yea everlasting joy shall he upon our Heads, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away, Isaiah 35.10.
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For the Application of this Point: We may improve it: 1. By way of Information; There are these two Doctrinal Inferences that may be hence deduced. First Lesson. The first is this:
For the Application of this Point: We may improve it: 1. By Way of Information; There Are these two Doctrinal Inferences that may be hence deduced. First lesson. The First is this:
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We look upon afflictions usually with an eye of prejudice, an evill eye, and therefore when any unexpected crosse or calamity does befall us, we are ready to say as Ahab did to Elijah, 1 Kings 21. •0.
We look upon afflictions usually with an eye of prejudice, an evil eye, and Therefore when any unexpected cross or calamity does befall us, we Are ready to say as Ahab did to Elijah, 1 Kings 21. •0.
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They drop as an honie-comb and her mouth is smoother then oyl, but her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword, for her feet go down to death,
They drop as an honeycomb and her Mouth is smoother then oil, but her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword, for her feet go down to death,
Or the pleasures of sin may be compared to the Locusts which John saw at the sounding of the fifth Trumpet, Rev, 9.7, 10. Their faces were as the faces of men,
Or the pleasures of since may be compared to the Locusts which John saw At the sounding of the fifth Trumpet, Rev, 9.7, 10. Their faces were as the faces of men,
if they do provoke him, but when he was brought to the school of correction, he humbled himself greatly before the God of his Fathers, 2 Chron. 33.12.
if they do provoke him, but when he was brought to the school of correction, he humbled himself greatly before the God of his Father's, 2 Chronicles 33.12.
and the Text saith, Then Manasseh knew that the Lord he was God, ver. 13. Affliction in this regard may be compared to a frosty morning in the winter-season, it is somwhat sharp,
and the Text Says, Then Manasses knew that the Lord he was God, ver. 13. Affliction in this regard may be compared to a frosty morning in the Winter season, it is somewhat sharp,
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The Lord can (for the godly's sake) bring good out of evill, grace out of sin, light out of darkness, glory out of affliction, yea heaven out of hell.
The Lord can (for the godly's sake) bring good out of evil, grace out of since, Light out of darkness, glory out of affliction, yea heaven out of hell.
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If afflictions make way for glory, it would be a profitable and needful inquiry for every one of us, by a serious self-scrutiny and impartial examination to call our selves to an account, to search and sift our hearts and lives,
If afflictions make Way for glory, it would be a profitable and needful inquiry for every one of us, by a serious self-scrutiny and impartial examination to call our selves to an account, to search and sift our hearts and lives,
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but the question is, What spiritual advantage have you made by them? Have they been sent as Gods messengers, in a tendency to that eternal happiness that ye look and long for?
but the question is, What spiritual advantage have you made by them? Have they been sent as God's messengers, in a tendency to that Eternal happiness that you look and long for?
Therefore sanctified affliction is better then unsanctifi'd prosperity; sanctif'd sickness is better then unsanctified health, sanctified losses are better then unsanctified gain.
Therefore sanctified affliction is better then unsanctified Prosperity; sanctifed sickness is better then unsanctified health, sanctified losses Are better then unsanctified gain.
For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he has gained (a great estate) when God takes away his soul? or what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world,
For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he has gained (a great estate) when God Takes away his soul? or what shall it profit a man to gain the Whole world,
yet if it be sanctified to thee, it is a mercy, yea, it is a greater mercy then if God should give thee all the treasures or pleasures the earth can afford thee,
yet if it be sanctified to thee, it is a mercy, yea, it is a greater mercy then if God should give thee all the treasures or pleasures the earth can afford thee,
for God may give riches & honors, and these outward accommodations in anger, Hos. 13.11. I gave thee a King in mine anger, & took him away in my wrath.
for God may give riches & honours, and these outward accommodations in anger, Hos. 13.11. I gave thee a King in mine anger, & took him away in my wrath.
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But God never gives a sanctified use of any condition in anger, but it is always in love and favour. Rev. 3.19. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten:
But God never gives a sanctified use of any condition in anger, but it is always in love and favour. Rev. 3.19. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten:
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I answer, Then is affliction sanctified to thee, when thou art sanctified by the affliction: For example, 1. If it make thee more humble and base in thine own eyes;
I answer, Then is affliction sanctified to thee, when thou art sanctified by the affliction: For Exampl, 1. If it make thee more humble and base in thine own eyes;
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If thou canst say feelingly with the Church in Babylon, Remembering my affliction and •ny rebellion (so some read the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET) the wormwood and the gall, my soul has them still in remembrance,
If thou Canst say feelingly with the Church in Babylon, Remembering my affliction and •ny rebellion (so Some read the Hebrew word) the wormwood and the Gall, my soul has them still in remembrance,
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it is the humbled soul that prizes the Lord Jesus at the highest rate, & saith of him as the Church does, Cant. 5.10. My beloved is white and •uddy, (white in his innocency, and ruddy •n his passion) the choicest of ten thousand;
it is the humbled soul that prizes the Lord jesus At the highest rate, & Says of him as the Church does, Cant 5.10. My Beloved is white and •uddy, (white in his innocency, and ruddy •n his passion) the Choicest of ten thousand;
if the disappointments thou meetest with here on earth, and the uncertainty of outward riches, make thee more eagerly seek for the durable riches which Solomon speaks of, Prov. 8.18. Riches and honour are with me, (saith Wisdome ) yea durable riches and righteousness;
if the disappointments thou meetest with Here on earth, and the uncertainty of outward riches, make thee more eagerly seek for the durable riches which Solomon speaks of, Curae 8.18. Riches and honour Are with me, (Says Wisdom) yea durable riches and righteousness;
though it be a parting with my right hand, or right eye, (a sin as dear to me as either of them) I will be content to do it. 2. If it teach thee Passive obedience patiently to suffer what he inflicteth;
though it be a parting with my right hand, or right eye, (a since as dear to me as either of them) I will be content to do it. 2. If it teach thee Passive Obedience patiently to suffer what he inflicteth;
Ephraim and Manasseh (ye know) were brethren, Ephraim in Hebrew signifies fruitful, Manasseh signifies forgetful, fruitfulness and forgetfulness (NONLATINALPHABET) are sworn brethren;
Ephraim and Manasses (you know) were brothers, Ephraim in Hebrew signifies fruitful, Manasses signifies forgetful, fruitfulness and forgetfulness () Are sworn brothers;
but if the Lord by imbittering our comforts, or mingling water with our wine, teach us temperance, or a spiritual moderation in our carnal desires, that which the Scripture call, 1 Cor. 7.29, 31. That they who have wives be as though they had none,
but if the Lord by embittering our comforts, or mingling water with our wine, teach us temperance, or a spiritual moderation in our carnal Desires, that which the Scripture call, 1 Cor. 7.29, 31. That they who have wives be as though they had none,
and they that rejoyce, be as though they rejoyced not and they that use this world, is not overusing it (NONLATINALPHABET) Then certainly such an imbitterment is in mercy.
and they that rejoice, be as though they rejoiced not and they that use this world, is not overusing it () Then Certainly such an imbitterment is in mercy.
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If the bitterness of sorrow make thee to tast the bitternesse of sin, and feelingly cry out, O what a bitter thing it is that I have forsaken the Lord my God, who is the fountain of living water,
If the bitterness of sorrow make thee to taste the bitterness of since, and feelingly cry out, O what a bitter thing it is that I have forsaken the Lord my God, who is the fountain of living water,
and have been digging broken cisterns that will hold no water, Jer. 2.19, 13. O what an evill and bitter thing it is, that I have so often parted with my peace for the tickling pleasures of sin for a season? But it is bitter and bitter again, that I have grieved that holy Spirit of God, wherewith I am (or might have been) sealed up to the day of redemption, Eph. 4.30.
and have been digging broken cisterns that will hold no water, Jer. 2.19, 13. O what an evil and bitter thing it is, that I have so often parted with my peace for the tickling pleasures of since for a season? But it is bitter and bitter again, that I have grieved that holy Spirit of God, wherewith I am (or might have been) sealed up to the day of redemption, Ephesians 4.30.
If thy soul can bespeak it self in that language which Josephs brethren used one to another (after their consciences were awakened for that sinful and injurious act of selling their innocent brother into the hands of the Ishmaelites, ) Gen. 42.21.
If thy soul can bespeak it self in that language which Josephs brothers used one to Another (After their Consciences were awakened for that sinful and injurious act of selling their innocent brother into the hands of the Ishmaelites,) Gen. 42.21.
for my unkindness and undutifulness to the Holy Spirit of God, when he besought med (in his heart-melting motions) saying, Oh do not that abominable thing that I hate, Jer, 44.4.
for my unkindness and undutifulness to the Holy Spirit of God, when he besought med (in his Heart-melting motions) saying, O do not that abominable thing that I hate, Jer, 44.4.
Alas, alas! Is not this that sweet spirit of grace, whose counsels I have despised, whose secret whisperings I have slighted, whose warnings I have resisted,
Alas, alas! Is not this that sweet Spirit of grace, whose Counsels I have despised, whose secret whisperings I have slighted, whose Warnings I have resisted,
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and whose warmings I have quenched? Might it not be just with God to say to his spirit, Never knock more at this sinners heart, never strive more with him to bring him to repentance,
and whose warmings I have quenched? Might it not be just with God to say to his Spirit, Never knock more At this Sinners heart, never strive more with him to bring him to Repentance,
If it have taught thee that lesson which Elihu lays down for us all to learn, Job 34.31, 32. Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have born chastisement, I will not offend any more, that which I see not teach thou me,
If it have taught thee that Lesson which Elihu lays down for us all to Learn, Job 34.31, 32. Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have born chastisement, I will not offend any more, that which I see not teach thou me,
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they are but the fore-runners of thy everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power, whereof the Apostle speaks, 2 Thes. 1.9. they are but NONLATINALPHABET, the prelibations or foretasts of the punishments in Hell fire.
they Are but the forerunners of thy everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power, whereof the Apostle speaks, 2 Thebes 1.9. they Are but, the prelibations or foretastes of the punishments in Hell fire.
It was the speech of Mauritius the Emperour, when that bloody and treacherous phocas slew his children before his eyes, using the words of David, Psal. 119.137. Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.
It was the speech of Mauritius the Emperor, when that bloody and treacherous phocas slew his children before his eyes, using the words of David, Psalm 119.137. Righteous art thou, Oh Lord, and upright Are thy Judgments.
and therefore they are ever murmuring in such language as the Israelites used, Numb. 14.3 Wherefore hath the Lord brought us into this Land to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey (to our enemies the Canaanites) were it not better for us to return into Egypt? And when the Prophet Jeremy threatned them with the Caldean Army, that should even in their dayes,
and Therefore they Are ever murmuring in such language as the Israelites used, Numb. 14.3 Wherefore hath the Lord brought us into this Land to fallen by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey (to our enemies the Canaanites) were it not better for us to return into Egypt? And when the Prophet Jeremiah threatened them with the Chaldean Army, that should even in their days,
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and the voice of the Bride, Jer. 16.9, 10. All that they replyed was this, Wherefore has the Lord pronounced all this great evil against us? What is our iniquity? or what is our sin that we have committed against the Lord our God? But the godly have another spirit and a better language,
and the voice of the Bride, Jer. 16.9, 10. All that they replied was this, Wherefore has the Lord pronounced all this great evil against us? What is our iniquity? or what is our since that we have committed against the Lord our God? But the godly have Another Spirit and a better language,
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for they say with holy Ezra, chap. 9.13. After all this is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespasse, Thou, O our God hast punished us lesse then our iniquities do deserve;
for they say with holy Ezra, chap. 9.13. After all this is come upon us for our evil Deeds, and for our great trespass, Thou, Oh our God hast punished us less then our iniquities do deserve;
Yea, (saith David ) Psalm 119.75. I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. This is the first Duty.
Yea, (Says David) Psalm 119.75. I know, Oh Lord, that thy Judgments Are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. This is the First Duty.
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for all the paths of the Lord (all the passages of his providence) are mercy and truth to them that keep his Covenant and his testimonies, Psal. 25.10.
for all the paths of the Lord (all the passages of his providence) Are mercy and truth to them that keep his Covenant and his testimonies, Psalm 25.10.
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and we know (saith the Apostle) we can speak it by experience, that all things shall work together for good to them that love God, &c. Though the passages of providence taken singly by themselvs alone, seem to work against us,
and we know (Says the Apostle) we can speak it by experience, that all things shall work together for good to them that love God, etc. Though the passages of providence taken singly by themselves alone, seem to work against us,
as Jacob said on a sad occasion, Gen, 42.36. Me ye have bereaved of my children, Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye wil take Benjamin away also;
as Jacob said on a sad occasion, Gen, 42.36. Me you have bereft of my children, Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and you will take Benjamin away also;
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and so God blessed the latter end of Job, more then his beginning, Job 42.12. Or thirdly, by a temporal evil, God wil work an eternal good for his children,
and so God blessed the latter end of Job, more then his beginning, Job 42.12. Or Thirdly, by a temporal evil, God will work an Eternal good for his children,
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as it is here in the Text, Our Temporary afflictions work for us Eternal Glory, according to that of the Prophet Isaiah, chap. 61.7. For your shame you shall have double (a double portion of glory) and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion, everlasting joy shall be unto them.
as it is Here in the Text, Our Temporary afflictions work for us Eternal Glory, according to that of the Prophet Isaiah, chap. 61.7. For your shame you shall have double (a double portion of glory) and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion, everlasting joy shall be unto them.
I know it is a very hard lesson to take out. But we have both Precept for it, 1 Thes. 5.18. In every thing give thanks. Be thankful even for affliction.
I know it is a very hard Lesson to take out. But we have both Precept for it, 1 Thebes 5.18. In every thing give thanks. Be thankful even for affliction.
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And we have President for it, Acts. 5.41. When the Apostles were not only threatned by the Rulers, but beaten for their preaching up the Lord Jesus, the Text saith, They rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name;
And we have President for it, Acts. 5.41. When the Apostles were not only threatened by the Rulers, but beaten for their preaching up the Lord jesus, the Text Says, They rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name;
though it be fitted for the lock, yet til it be brightned, it will not open it) and to improve or increase our graces (for the more they are exercised, the more they are increased.) Now as we have heard so have we seen this spiritual benefit also.
though it be fitted for the lock, yet till it be brightened, it will not open it) and to improve or increase our graces (for the more they Are exercised, the more they Are increased.) Now as we have herd so have we seen this spiritual benefit also.
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and this we have seen also by experience that when we have been dull and drowsie and slow-pac'd in heavens way, affliction hath rouzed us out of our sleepinesse,
and this we have seen also by experience that when we have been dull and drowsy and slow-paced in heavens Way, affliction hath roused us out of our sleepiness,
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It was the speech of famous Mr. Greenham, when his friends about him were earnestly begging on his behalf, that God would mitigate his pain (which was acute and pressing) No, no (saith he) Lord give me the good, the good of this affliction.
It was the speech of famous Mr. Greenham, when his Friends about him were earnestly begging on his behalf, that God would mitigate his pain (which was acute and pressing) No, no (Says he) Lord give me the good, the good of this affliction.
If the Lord teach you and me this spiritual Trade of improving our afflictions •o spiritual soul-profit and advantage, we shall find the merchandize of it is better then the merchandize of silver, and the gain thereof better then the gain of fine gold, as Solomon speaks of wisdom, Prov. 3.14. The fourth and last Use of this point is this:
If the Lord teach you and me this spiritual Trade of improving our afflictions •o spiritual soul-profit and advantage, we shall find the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof better then the gain of fine gold, as Solomon speaks of Wisdom, Curae 3.14. The fourth and last Use of this point is this:
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nay, I dare boldly say, One hours fruition or enjoyment of that glory which is laid up for the Saints in light, will preponder or out-weigh an hundred yeers suffering:
nay, I Dare boldly say, One hours fruition or enjoyment of that glory which is laid up for the Saints in Light, will preponder or outweigh an hundred Years suffering:
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It is the counsel of our Saviour to the Church of Smyrna, and he gives a strong cordial to support her in the midst of her fears and fainting fits, in the next words, Behold the Devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may may be tryed,
It is the counsel of our Saviour to the Church of Smyrna, and he gives a strong cordial to support her in the midst of her fears and fainting fits, in the next words, Behold the devil shall cast Some of you into prison, that you may may be tried,
Observe here, how many Ingredients there are in this Cordial. 1. It is true, the Devil ( h. e. by his Agents and Instruments, who do his drudgery) shall cast some of you (not all of you,
Observe Here, how many Ingredients there Are in this Cordial. 1. It is true, the devil (h. e. by his Agents and Instruments, who do his drudgery) shall cast Some of you (not all of you,
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therefore be faithfull unto death, and then I will give ye a crown of life. Oh what a heart-cheating Cordial may this be to every poor drooping disconsolate soul!
Therefore be faithful unto death, and then I will give you a crown of life. O what a heart-cheating Cordial may this be to every poor drooping disconsolate soul!
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he does but correct thee with a fatherly rod, that being chastened of the Lord, thou mayest not he condemned with the world, 1 Cor. 11.32. (and beleeve it (Sirs) it is far better to be a corrected child, then to be a cocker'd bastard; if we want chastisement whereof all Gods children are partakers, we are bastards and not sons, Hebr. 12.8. It is better to go bruised to heaven, then with ease and quietness to go to hell) he does but cast thee into the furnace of affliction, to purge out thy drosse, not to destroy thy soul;
he does but correct thee with a fatherly rod, that being chastened of the Lord, thou Mayest not he condemned with the world, 1 Cor. 11.32. (and believe it (Sirs) it is Far better to be a corrected child, then to be a cockered bastard; if we want chastisement whereof all God's children Are partakers, we Are bastards and not Sons, Hebrew 12.8. It is better to go Bruised to heaven, then with ease and quietness to go to hell) he does but cast thee into the furnace of affliction, to purge out thy dross, not to destroy thy soul;
the glory of the life to come is a weighty and superlative glory. There are two Branches in this Doctrine, which I must distinctly open and confirm, Viz.
the glory of the life to come is a weighty and superlative glory. There Are two Branches in this Doctrine, which I must distinctly open and confirm, Viz.
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as are ready to break their backs, or sink them down into the dust? doth not David say, Psal. 69.2. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing, I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me;
as Are ready to break their backs, or sink them down into the dust? does not David say, Psalm 69.2. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing, I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me;
That we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life? How then can the afflictions of the godly be said to be light and easie?
That we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life? How then can the afflictions of the godly be said to be Light and easy?
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and make them sometimes cry out in the anguish and bitterness of their spirits, as Job did, chap. 6.12. Is my strength the strength of stones, or is my flesh of brass? Am I made of so hard mettal, that I can endure any thing? Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? ch. 7.12.
and make them sometime cry out in the anguish and bitterness of their spirits, as Job did, chap. 6.12. Is my strength the strength of stones, or is my Flesh of brass? Am I made of so hard metal, that I can endure any thing? Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? changed. 7.12.
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For the first of these, Compare the afflictions of this life with the Torments of hell, and they are but a fleabiting in comparison of that worm that dieth not, and that fire that shall never be quenched;
For the First of these, Compare the afflictions of this life with the Torments of hell, and they Are but a Fleabiting in comparison of that worm that Dieth not, and that fire that shall never be quenched;
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Oh who is there living upon earth, that understands the power of Gods anger, or that dreadful indignation, the mountains and milstones of wrath, that lie upon the damned in hell,
O who is there living upon earth, that understands the power of God's anger, or that dreadful Indignation, the Mountains and millstones of wrath, that lie upon the damned in hell,
What is it for a Prince to travel in a rainie stormie day, when he is riding to take possession of a Kingdom? He esteems steems the rain not worth regarding.
What is it for a Prince to travel in a rainy stormy day, when he is riding to take possession of a Kingdom? He esteems steems the rain not worth regarding.
and in the throwing, it gives you a blow upon the hand, but you have the Jewel for the blows sake, you would esteem the blow as nothing for the Jewels sake.
and in the throwing, it gives you a blow upon the hand, but you have the Jewel for the blows sake, you would esteem the blow as nothing for the Jewels sake.
What one affliction, crosse or calamity is there that can be named, which is able to posze one smile of Gods face? And if a smile an earth be able to sweeten the bitterest cup,
What one affliction, cross or calamity is there that can be nam, which is able to posze one smile of God's face? And if a smile an earth be able to sweeten the Bitterest cup,
and to ease the heaviest burden that can lie upon us, what will the full fruition of God in glory be? If a woman in travel (though she have torturing pain for a while yet) as soon as she is delivered of the child remembers the anguish no more,
and to ease the Heaviest burden that can lie upon us, what will the full fruition of God in glory be? If a woman in travel (though she have torturing pain for a while yet) as soon as she is Delivered of the child remembers the anguish no more,
when it is enjoyed but one day, nay but one hour, make the godly forget all their sorrows and sufferings which they endured here on earth for many yeers together?
when it is enjoyed but one day, nay but one hour, make the godly forget all their sorrows and sufferings which they endured Here on earth for many Years together?
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And indeed it is worthy our Observation, ☜ When God does not support a man in the day of tryal, the lightest affliction will be so heavy, that he shall sink under it;
And indeed it is worthy our Observation, ☜ When God does not support a man in the day of trial, the Lightest affliction will be so heavy, that he shall sink under it;
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and hanged himself, 2 Sam. 17.23. On the contrary, when God does support a man in a dark and cloudy day (as the Prophet calls it, Ezek. 36.12.) the heaviest affliction that can befall him shall be so equally poized, that he shall be able to stand under it;
and hanged himself, 2 Sam. 17.23. On the contrary, when God does support a man in a dark and cloudy day (as the Prophet calls it, Ezekiel 36.12.) the Heaviest affliction that can befall him shall be so equally poised, that he shall be able to stand under it;
his two wives Ahinoam and Abigail were taken captive, David and the people that were with him wept, till they could weep no longer, and (that which was yet worst of all) the people spake of stoning him, for very grief and anger, that their sons and daughters were carried captive;
his two wives Ahinoam and Abigail were taken captive, David and the people that were with him wept, till they could weep no longer, and (that which was yet worst of all) the people spoke of stoning him, for very grief and anger, that their Sons and daughters were carried captive;
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Nay yet more, This glory is not only a weighty glory, but an hyperbolical transcendent glory, far surpassing the capacity and comprehension of such poor creatures as we are;
Nay yet more, This glory is not only a weighty glory, but an hyperbolical transcendent glory, Far surpassing the capacity and comprehension of such poor creatures as we Are;
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for such is the excellency, beauty and sweetness of it, that (as one saith excellently ) No mortal man can describe it, no created understanding can conceive it, or comprehend it:
for such is the excellency, beauty and sweetness of it, that (as one Says excellently) No Mortal man can describe it, no created understanding can conceive it, or comprehend it:
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Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entred into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him; 1 Cor. 2.9. The eye has seene admirable things, Solomons Temple and the glory of it, which was so great, That for the Temples sake at Jerusalem even Kings did bring presents unto God, Psal. 68.29. and Solomons stately house, which was thirteen years, in building, 1 Kin. 7.1. and all the wonders of the world.
Eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him; 1 Cor. 2.9. The eye has seen admirable things, Solomons Temple and the glory of it, which was so great, That for the Temples sake At Jerusalem even Kings did bring presents unto God, Psalm 68.29. and Solomons stately house, which was thirteen Years, in building, 1 Kin. 7.1. and all the wonders of the world.
and all the water of the Sea, into liquid gold, yet the height and happiness of heavenly glory do's far surpass all this, especially if ye consider these three things most worthy of our meditation. 1. The place where this glory is prepared. 2. The Properties wherewith it is adorned. 3. The Priviledges wherewith it is attended.
and all the water of the Sea, into liquid gold, yet the height and happiness of heavenly glory do's Far surpass all this, especially if you Consider these three things most worthy of our meditation. 1. The place where this glory is prepared. 2. The Properties wherewith it is adorned. 3. The Privileges wherewith it is attended.
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God himself made it without mans help. 2. God built this house for himself, for the honour of his Majesty, to be the place of his residence, where he will keep his court,
God himself made it without men help. 2. God built this house for himself, for the honour of his Majesty, to be the place of his residence, where he will keep his court,
3. In building this house, he shewed all his skill, it was his Master-piece, therefore there are two words used in the Text, Heb, 11.10. NONLATINALPHABET, The former of them signifies an Artificer, a curious workman or contriver;
3. In building this house, he showed all his skill, it was his Masterpiece, Therefore there Are two words used in the Text, Hebrew, 11.10., The former of them signifies an Artificer, a curious workman or contriver;
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God did not only build this house, but he shew'd extraordinary workmanship in contriving it, the frame or fabrick of this earthly globe, ye see it is a goodly piece full of beauty; but alas!
God did not only built this house, but he showed extraordinary workmanship in contriving it, the frame or fabric of this earthly Globe, you see it is a goodly piece full of beauty; but alas!
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this is but a stage or scaffold set up for a while, viz. for 5 or 6 thousand years; (which is but a moment in comparison of eternity) but this heavenly house is to last for ever.
this is but a stage or scaffold Set up for a while, viz. for 5 or 6 thousand Years; (which is but a moment in comparison of eternity) but this heavenly house is to last for ever.
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4. It must needs be a glorious place, because of the Glorious Company there residing, viz. The great God of heaven and earth, the Lord Christ with a glorified body,
4. It must needs be a glorious place, Because of the Glorious Company there residing, viz. The great God of heaven and earth, the Lord christ with a glorified body,
There the Saints enjoy light, without darkness, mirth without mourning, health without sickness, wealth without wo, beauty without blemish, and honour without envy.
There the Saints enjoy Light, without darkness, mirth without mourning, health without sickness, wealth without woe, beauty without blemish, and honour without envy.
In this life, all our comforts have some mixture of bitterness in them, but there are unmixed joyes and delights without the least wormwood or gall mingled with them.
In this life, all our comforts have Some mixture of bitterness in them, but there Are unmixed Joys and delights without the least wormwood or Gall mingled with them.
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2 It is a perfect glory, nothing shall be wanting that the soul can desire, Fulnesse of joy, Psal. 16.11 and a full Reward, 2 Joh. 8. 3 It is a satisfying Glory.
2 It is a perfect glory, nothing shall be wanting that the soul can desire, Fullness of joy, Psalm 16.11 and a full Reward, 2 John 8. 3 It is a satisfying Glory.
The Saints shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatnesse of his house, and he will make them drink of the River of his Pleasures, Psalm 36.8. All the pleasures and treasures that this world can afford us, will not give satisfaction to an immortal Soul;
The Saints shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of his house, and he will make them drink of the River of his Pleasures, Psalm 36.8. All the pleasures and treasures that this world can afford us, will not give satisfaction to an immortal Soul;
Wo is me that I sojourn in Mesech, &c. These are so exceeding grievous to a gracious heart, that they make a man cry out with holy Job, My soul chuseth strangling,
Woe is me that I sojourn in Mesech, etc. These Are so exceeding grievous to a gracious heart, that they make a man cry out with holy Job, My soul chooseth strangling,
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All tears shall be wiped away from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain. Rev. 21.4. 2. Positive Priviledges in the fruition of all good things, that can be conceived or desired.
All tears shall be wiped away from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain. Rev. 21.4. 2. Positive Privileges in the fruition of all good things, that can be conceived or desired.
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1. The Saints shall see him as he is, 1 John 3.2. This is that which is called the Beatifical, or blessed-making vision, for in his presence, ( Hebr. NONLATINALPHABET in his faces) is fulness of joy; If a man had all the pains of hell upon him, this vision were able to make a man rejoyce;
1. The Saints shall see him as he is, 1 John 3.2. This is that which is called the Beatifical, or blessed-making vision, for in his presence, (Hebrew in his faces) is fullness of joy; If a man had all the pains of hell upon him, this vision were able to make a man rejoice;
He shall be All in All, that is (as one sweetly expresseth it ▪) He shall be joy to our Souls, Life to our Bodies, Beauty to our eyes, Musick to our ears, Perfume to our nostrils, Honey to our mouthes, and Contentment to our hearts;
He shall be All in All, that is (as one sweetly Expresses it ▪) He shall be joy to our Souls, Life to our Bodies, Beauty to our eyes, Music to our ears, Perfume to our nostrils, Honey to our mouths, and Contentment to our hearts;
In brief, they shall have such an admirable beauty and lustre put upon them, that they shall shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdome of their Father, Matth. 13.43.
In brief, they shall have such an admirable beauty and lustre put upon them, that they shall shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father, Matthew 13.43.
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Just like some at this day, What good is got by fasting and praying, and that precise walking, that Preachers presse us to from day to day? O had these men ever seen but one glimpse of that beauty that is in grace, which is glory begun; or one tast of that heavenly glory, which is grace ferfected, then they would acknowledg, we can serve no such master as God is, either for work or wages;
Just like Some At this day, What good is god by fasting and praying, and that precise walking, that Preachers press us to from day to day? O had these men ever seen but one glimpse of that beauty that is in grace, which is glory begun; or one taste of that heavenly glory, which is grace ferfected, then they would acknowledge, we can serve no such master as God is, either for work or wages;
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To thee therefore that walkest after the course of this present evill world, and according to the will of the Prince of the air, the fpirit that worketh mightily in the children of disobedience, Eph. 2.2. Let me propound that Question, which Saul did to his servants that stood about him, 1 Sam. 22.7.
To thee Therefore that walkest After the course of this present evil world, and according to the will of the Prince of the air, the fpirit that works mightily in the children of disobedience, Ephesians 2.2. Let me propound that Question, which Saul did to his Servants that stood about him, 1 Sam. 22.7.
and captains of hundreds? So say I to you, Can sin, or Satan, or the world, give you such wages as this? such transcendent glory as this, in seeing God, enjoying God,
and Captains of hundreds? So say I to you, Can sin, or Satan, or the world, give you such wages as this? such transcendent glory as this, in seeing God, enjoying God,
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Consider seriously of it before it be too late, for the time will come when you will befool your selves and say, O what sots and senseless wretches were we that willingly deprived our selves of that weighty and transcendent glory,
Consider seriously of it before it be too late, for the time will come when you will befool your selves and say, Oh what sots and senseless wretches were we that willingly deprived our selves of that weighty and transcendent glory,
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Oh that we had been ten thousand years excercising the strictest duties of Religion self denial, renewing repentance, mortification, contempt of the world;
O that we had been ten thousand Years exercising the Strictest duties of Religion self denial, renewing Repentance, mortification, contempt of the world;
if it were ten times longer then it is, in comparison of Eternity, is but a moment of time, Mine age is nothing before thee, Psal. 39.5. It is but as a drop of water in comparison of all the water in the Ocean.
if it were ten times longer then it is, in comparison of Eternity, is but a moment of time, Mine age is nothing before thee, Psalm 39.5. It is but as a drop of water in comparison of all the water in the Ocean.
the Righteous shall enter into everlasting life, saith our Saviour, Matth. 25.46. And heaven is called a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, Hebr. 12.28. Earthly Kingdoms are quickly shaken to pieces;
the Righteous shall enter into everlasting life, Says our Saviour, Matthew 25.46. And heaven is called a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, Hebrew 12.28. Earthly Kingdoms Are quickly shaken to Pieces;
Doth not the Apostle call it an inheritance incorruptible and undesiled, and suck a one as fadeth not away? 1 Pet. 1.4. Doth he not call it a crown of glory that never withers of waxethold, 1 Pet. 5.4. O this ETERNITY, ETERNITY, ETERNITY, It is such a great depth or bottomless Ocean that it swallows up all our thoughts;
Does not the Apostle call it an inheritance incorruptible and undesiled, and suck a one as fades not away? 1 Pet. 1.4. Does he not call it a crown of glory that never withers of waxethold, 1 Pet. 5.4. O this ETERNITY, ETERNITY, ETERNITY, It is such a great depth or bottomless Ocean that it Swallows up all our thoughts;
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it is that which makes every mans condition either infinitely happy, or incomprehensibly miserable ▪ In reference to the wicked such as have no interest in Christ, no work of grace upon their hearts, no fear to offend God, nor care to please him;
it is that which makes every men condition either infinitely happy, or incomprehensibly miserable ▪ In Referente to the wicked such as have no Interest in christ, no work of grace upon their hearts, no Fear to offend God, nor care to please him;
It may smite their hearts with that fear and consternation, that gastly horror and doleful confusion, that if I had the tongue of men and angels, I were not able to express it suppose a little Bird should every thousandth year fetch a drop of water out of the Ocean,
It may smite their hearts with that Fear and consternation, that ghastly horror and doleful confusion, that if I had the tongue of men and Angels, I were not able to express it suppose a little Bird should every thousandth year fetch a drop of water out of the Ocean,
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In reference to the godly, this Eternity may ravish their hearts with admiration, and holy exaltation or rejoycing in Spirit, that the glory prepared for them is such as shall never have end:
In Referente to the godly, this Eternity may ravish their hearts with admiration, and holy exaltation or rejoicing in Spirit, that the glory prepared for them is such as shall never have end:
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After a million or thousand thousand years expired, their glory is but begun; and when ten thousand millions are past, their glory is not hear to an end.
After a million or thousand thousand Years expired, their glory is but begun; and when ten thousand millions Are past, their glory is not hear to an end.
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Ans. Ye must labour to get evidences of your election, make your calling and election sure, saith the Apostle, 2 Pet. 1.10. that is, make your Election sure by your calling;
Ans. You must labour to get evidences of your election, make your calling and election sure, Says the Apostle, 2 Pet. 1.10. that is, make your Election sure by your calling;
Therefore get evidences of your effectual vocation, by returning an Eccho to Gods call, that when he saith, Seek ye my face, if thy heart can answer, thy face Lord will I seek, Psal. 27.8.
Therefore get evidences of your effectual vocation, by returning an Echo to God's call, that when he Says, Seek you my face, if thy heart can answer, thy face Lord will I seek, Psalm 27.8.
and get evidences of your justification and sanctification by feeling the Lord Christ coming neer your hearts, both by blood and water, pacifying your Consciences,
and get evidences of your justification and sanctification by feeling the Lord christ coming near your hearts, both by blood and water, pacifying your Consciences,
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For the former, Hearken to the counsel of the Holy Ghost, 2 Pet. 1.5, 7. Give all diligence to adde to your faith vertue (that is, a well composed life, saith Judicious Calvin ) and to vertue knowledge, and to knowledge, temperance,
For the former, Harken to the counsel of the Holy Ghost, 2 Pet. 1.5, 7. Give all diligence to add to your faith virtue (that is, a well composed life, Says Judicious calvin) and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge, temperance,
This adding to your Graces, is a Laying up in store for your selves a good foundation for the time to come, that you may lay hold on Enternal Life, as St. Paul expresseth it, 1 Tim. 6.19. That as wicked men are said to treasure up wrath against the day of wrath Rom 2.5.
This adding to your Graces, is a Laying up in store for your selves a good Foundation for the time to come, that you may lay hold on Internal Life, as Saint Paul Expresses it, 1 Tim. 6.19. That as wicked men Are said to treasure up wrath against the day of wrath Rom 2.5.
2. Let Repentance be in exercise, by renewing that godly sorrow which comes from God, and leads the soul unto God, looks on God offended, and ends in God reconciled.
2. Let Repentance be in exercise, by renewing that godly sorrow which comes from God, and leads the soul unto God, looks on God offended, and ends in God reconciled.
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and the Hebr. word NONLATINALPHABET will well bear it) q. d. I will be so far from justifying my self, that I will disallow mine own wayes, and disavow my own righteousness;
and the Hebrew word will well bear it) q. worser. I will be so Far from justifying my self, that I will disallow mine own ways, and disavow my own righteousness;
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Love the Lord Jesus dearly and sincerely: Be sick of Love towards so sweet a Saviour, as the Spouse was, Cant. 2.5. Love nothing much, but onely him whom you cannot love too much;
Love the Lord jesus dearly and sincerely: Be sick of Love towards so sweet a Saviour, as the Spouse was, Cant 2.5. Love nothing much, but only him whom you cannot love too much;
4. Let fear be in exercise; Happy is the man that feareth always, Prov. 28.14. and the more ye walk in the fear of the Lord, the more ye walk in the comforts of the Holy Ghost, Acts 9.31. This is the first Duty.
4. Let Fear be in exercise; Happy is the man that fears always, Curae 28.14. and the more you walk in the Fear of the Lord, the more you walk in the comforts of the Holy Ghost, Acts 9.31. This is the First Duty.
Oh that ye and I could go up to the top of Mount Nebo as Moses did, Deut. 32.49. and view the pleasant Land afar off, and tast some of the Grapes of Canaan by serious Meditation.
O that you and I could go up to the top of Mount Nebo as Moses did, Deuteronomy 32.49. and view the pleasant Land afar off, and taste Some of the Grapes of Canaan by serious Meditation.
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Redeemed from those infernal flames, and everlasting burnings, but appointed to those everlasting joyes, which no heart can conceive, nor tongue express.
Redeemed from those infernal flames, and everlasting burnings, but appointed to those everlasting Joys, which no heart can conceive, nor tongue express.
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Were these things soundly digested and seriously considered, they would awake our drowsie spirits, and set the wheels of the soul a going, that we should not onely walk in the way that leads to life,
Were these things soundly digested and seriously considered, they would awake our drowsy spirits, and Set the wheels of the soul a going, that we should not only walk in the Way that leads to life,
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In Gods fear therefore, let us hearken to the Counsel of the Holy Ghost: Heb. 6.12. Be not slothfull but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promses. This is the second Duty. The third is this;
In God's Fear Therefore, let us harken to the Counsel of the Holy Ghost: Hebrew 6.12. Be not slothful but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. This is the second Duty. The third is this;
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Let us call off our affections from the world, the pomp and glory and vanity of it, that they may be set upon that Eternal Glory, which is prepared for the Saints in light
Let us call off our affections from the world, the pomp and glory and vanity of it, that they may be Set upon that Eternal Glory, which is prepared for the Saints in Light
and good hope through Grace, God seems to speak in that language wherein Joseph spake to his Brethren, Gen. 45.20. Also regard not your Stuff, for the good of all the Land of Aegypt is yours: So faith God to you, set not your hearts on trash and trifles;
and good hope through Grace, God seems to speak in that language wherein Joseph spoke to his Brothers, Gen. 45.20. Also regard not your Stuff, for the good of all the Land of Egypt is yours: So faith God to you, Set not your hearts on trash and trifles;
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Oh that we had such a spirit as Moses had, he refused to be called the son of Pharoah's daughter (he trampled upon all the honours and pleasures of Egypt) Because, he had an eye to the Recompence of Reward, Heb. 11.24, 26. It is Storied of Alexander, that when he heard of the riches of the Indies, he gave away all his present Possessions that he had in Macedon, and being asked why he did so? He answered, I hope and look for far greater things than these:
O that we had such a Spirit as Moses had, he refused to be called the son of pharaoh's daughter (he trampled upon all the honours and pleasures of Egypt) Because, he had an eye to the Recompense of Reward, Hebrew 11.24, 26. It is Storied of Alexander, that when he herd of the riches of the Indies, he gave away all his present Possessions that he had in Macedon, and being asked why he did so? He answered, I hope and look for Far greater things than these:
Though our commoration or abode be upon earth, let our Conversation be in heaven Phil. 3.20. For hereby we shall be sitting our selves for that Glory that shall be revealed.
Though our commoration or Abided be upon earth, let our Conversation be in heaven Philip 3.20. For hereby we shall be sitting our selves for that Glory that shall be revealed.
Why do you not frame your selves to an Angelical Conversation? You look to be like them in dignity, strive to be like them in duty; To do your Fathers Will on earth,
Why do you not frame your selves to an Angelical Conversation? You look to be like them in dignity, strive to be like them in duty; To do your Father's Will on earth,
Let us say as Fulgentius did when he saw the Nobitity of Rome sit mounted in their bravery, Si talis est Roma terrestris qualis est Roma caelestis? If Rome be such a glorious place, what is Heaven? If the Musick on earth be so delightfull,
Let us say as Fulgentius did when he saw the Nobitity of Room fit mounted in their bravery, Si Talis est Roma terrestris qualis est Roma caelestis? If Room be such a glorious place, what is Heaven? If the Music on earth be so delightful,
This Doctrine may be as an Alabaster box of precious oyntment, to refresh and revive the spirits of all true Believers, all the Saints and Servants of Christ, in the midst of all the troubles and trials, sorrows and sufferings that can befal them;
This Doctrine may be as an Alabaster box of precious ointment, to refresh and revive the spirits of all true Believers, all the Saints and Servants of christ, in the midst of all the Troubles and trials, sorrows and sufferings that can befall them;
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he will speak to your hearts and say, Come ye blessed of my Father, receive the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, Enter ye into the joy of your Lord and Master, Mat. 25 ▪ 20. q. d. This joy cannot enter into you,
he will speak to your hearts and say, Come you blessed of my Father, receive the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the world, Enter you into the joy of your Lord and Master, Mathew 25 ▪ 20. q. worser. This joy cannot enter into you,
because of your straitness, but ye may enter into it, because of its fullness; The Sea cannot enter into a Hogshead, because the Vessel cannot contain it;
Because of your straitness, but you may enter into it, Because of its fullness; The Sea cannot enter into a Hogshead, Because the Vessel cannot contain it;
There are 4. principal Names, whereby the Holy Ghost expresseth the felicity of the Saints in heaven: 1. It is called a Life, and such a Life as is Eternal. 2. It is called a Glory, and such a Glory as is a Crown. 3. It is called a Kingdom, and such a Kingdom as is Immutable and Unmoveable. 4. It is called an Inheritance, and such an Inheritance as is Immortal.
There Are 4. principal Names, whereby the Holy Ghost Expresses the felicity of the Saints in heaven: 1. It is called a Life, and such a Life as is Eternal. 2. It is called a Glory, and such a Glory as is a Crown. 3. It is called a Kingdom, and such a Kingdom as is Immutable and Unmovable. 4. It is called an Inheritance, and such an Inheritance as is Immortal.
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Now tell me (poor fainting, drooping Soul) What is it that thy heart can wish? Or what can bear up thy spirit under all afflictions, reproaches, difficulties and discouragements whatsoever,
Now tell me (poor fainting, drooping Soul) What is it that thy heart can wish? Or what can bear up thy Spirit under all afflictions, Reproaches, difficulties and discouragements whatsoever,
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than a life of glory? Is there any glory greater than a Crown of glory? Is there any Crown so desireable as that which comes by Inheritance? Is there any Inheritance so admirable or delightfull,
than a life of glory? Is there any glory greater than a Crown of glory? Is there any Crown so desirable as that which comes by Inheritance? Is there any Inheritance so admirable or delightful,
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because thy Redemption and eternal Glorification are so near at hand: say to thy own Soul as that godly man did on his death-bed; Hold out faith and patience;
Because thy Redemption and Eternal Glorification Are so near At hand: say to thy own Soul as that godly man did on his deathbed; Hold out faith and patience;
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Encourage thy self, as Basil tells us the Martyrs encouraged one another, when they were cast out naked in a Winters night, being to be burned at a stake the next day:
Encourage thy self, as Basil tells us the Martyrs encouraged one Another, when they were cast out naked in a Winter's night, being to be burned At a stake the next day:
How seasonably this Text may be applied to our dear deceased Brother Daniel Waldoe Esquire, one that fined for Alderman in this famous City, (whose Funerals we this day solemnize) ye that knew him and his Conversation, may easily conceive.
How seasonably this Text may be applied to our dear deceased Brother daniel Waldoe Esquire, one that fined for Alderman in this famous city, (whose Funerals we this day solemnize) you that knew him and his Conversation, may Easily conceive.
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He was a man trained up in the school of affliction for many years together; being exercised with that acute and tormenting disease of the Stone, about 30. years.
He was a man trained up in the school of affliction for many Years together; being exercised with that acute and tormenting disease of the Stone, about 30. Years.
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And doubtless God by that long and sharp affiction was preparing him for eternal glory, partly by purging out his dross, and making him white as the Scripture phraseth it, Dan. 11.35. and partly by teaching him the exercise of Patience and perseverance.
And doubtless God by that long and sharp Affliction was preparing him for Eternal glory, partly by purging out his dross, and making him white as the Scripture Phraseth it, Dan. 11.35. and partly by teaching him the exercise of Patience and perseverance.
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But when God works with it, then it worketh patience, and makes a man say with David, Be silent unto the Lord, O my Soul, Psal, 62.5. Do not utter an impatient word.
But when God works with it, then it works patience, and makes a man say with David, Be silent unto the Lord, Oh my Soul, Psalm, 62.5. Do not utter an impatient word.
for the Rod has a voice, Micah 6.9. and it spake to him in that language which the Prophet used to the Jewes in Babilon, Micah 2.10. Arise ye, and depart, for this is not your rest.
for the Rod has a voice, micah 6.9. and it spoke to him in that language which the Prophet used to the Jews in Babylon, micah 2.10. Arise you, and depart, for this is not your rest.
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Did ye ever know a man more eminent in Grace than Blessed Paul? And was there ever any man more humble? I am saith he NONLATINALPHABET, less than the least of all Saints, Ephes. 3.8.
Did you ever know a man more eminent in Grace than Blessed Paul? And was there ever any man more humble? I am Says he, less than the least of all Saints, Ephesians 3.8.
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he so hated Pride, and that vain and sinfull excess in apparel, so much affected in this luxurious wanton age, that he chose rather his own Children should be cloathed beneath their rank, than above it:
he so hated Pride, and that vain and sinful excess in apparel, so much affected in this luxurious wanton age, that he chosen rather his own Children should be clothed beneath their rank, than above it:
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And though he kept not a penurious Table, yet he professedly declined that delicacy and profuseness which many delight in, that in both, he might not onely avoid the scandal of the Gospel, and offence the Godly;
And though he kept not a penurious Table, yet he professedly declined that delicacy and profuseness which many delight in, that in both, he might not only avoid the scandal of the Gospel, and offence the Godly;
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because he has enjoyned us that duty, Prov. 27.23. Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds; and again, Prov. 10.4. The hand of the diligent maketh rich;
Because he has enjoined us that duty, Curae 27.23. Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds; and again, Curae 10.4. The hand of the diligent makes rich;
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yea God has annexed a promise to it, Prov. 22.29. Seest a man diligent in his business, he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men.
yea God has annexed a promise to it, Curae 22.29. See a man diligent in his business, he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men.
He made no more of giving 10 l. to a work of Charity, than some of you (and those of the richer sort) make of giving 10 s. Yea, there are divers here present that can witness this Truth. Few did match him;
He made no more of giving 10 l. to a work of Charity, than Some of you (and those of the Richer sort) make of giving 10 s. Yea, there Are diverse Here present that can witness this Truth. Few did match him;
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and his seed, is blessed, Psal. 37.26. 2. He dispensed his Charity so secretly, without any self-seeking or pharisaical vain-glory, that his left hand did not know what his right hand did.
and his seed, is blessed, Psalm 37.26. 2. He dispensed his Charity so secretly, without any self-seeking or pharisaical vainglory, that his left hand did not know what his right hand did.
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The dead praise not thee O Lord, nor any that go down into silence, Psal. 115.17. Look as the dead return no praises to the Living God, so neither do they regard any praises from Living men.
The dead praise not thee Oh Lord, nor any that go down into silence, Psalm 115.17. Look as the dead return no praises to the Living God, so neither do they regard any praises from Living men.
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This deceased friend (as it is said of Abel ) Heb. 11.4. Though he be dead, he yet speaketh, And what is the language that he useth ▪ Surely it is the same that Gideon used to his Souldiers, Judg. 7.17. Look on me, and do likwise:
This deceased friend (as it is said of Abel) Hebrew 11.4. Though he be dead, he yet speaks, And what is the language that he uses ▪ Surely it is the same that gideon used to his Soldiers, Judges 7.17. Look on me, and do likewise:
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