Three choice and profitable sermons upon severall texts of Scripture viz. Jer. 30. 17, John 14. 3, Heb. 8. 5 : the first of them being the last sermon which he preached at the court of election at Boston, the second was the last which he preached on the Lords-Day, the third was the last which he preached on his weekly-lecture-day : wherein (beside many other excellent and seasonable truths) is shewed, the Lords soveraignty over, and care for his church and people, in order to both their militant and triumphant condition, and their fidelity and good affection towards himself / by that reverend servant of Christ, Mr. John Norton ...
because they called thee an Out-cast, saying, This is Sion, whom no man seeketh after. THis Text may be called A Divine Plaister for a Sinsick Out-cast:
Because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Sion, whom no man seeks After. THis Text may be called A Divine Plaster for a Sinsick Outcast:
some Inherent, abiding in the Patient; some Extrinsecal, relating to the Patient. That which is Abiding, is that she is an Out-cast, Wounded, and Sick:
Some Inherent, abiding in the Patient; Some Extrinsical, relating to the Patient. That which is Abiding, is that she is an Outcast, Wounded, and Sick:
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The Patient, Here you finde, 1. An [ Out-cast ]. It doth immediately look to the good Figs that were in Babylon, and they were in a manner voluntary Exiles, they yielded themselves to go:
The Patient, Here you find, 1. an [ Outcast ]. It does immediately look to the good Figs that were in Babylon, and they were in a manner voluntary Exiles, they yielded themselves to go:
Several Comparisons there are, that set forth this Out-cast; as, that of a menstruous woman, Lam. 1.17. of the person cast out of the Synagogue, Ezra 10 8. Ioh. 9 22. and that of the Leper, 2 Chron. 26.21. he dwells in an house apart;
Several Comparisons there Are, that Set forth this Outcast; as, that of a menstruous woman, Lam. 1.17. of the person cast out of the Synagogue, Ezra 10 8. John 9 22. and that of the Leper, 2 Chronicles 26.21. he dwells in an house apart;
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Sion was a word of honour, but they here relate to the Notation of the Hebrew word, from NONLATINALPHABET Siccitas, as being a day, withered, sapless thing;
Sion was a word of honour, but they Here relate to the Notation of the Hebrew word, from Siccitas, as being a day, withered, sapless thing;
Doct. When Sion for its sin is become an Out-cast (a subject of contempt) God takes occasion from her Calamity to give her Repentance, that so he may bring upon her the Blessing of his own People.
Doct. When Sion for its since is become an Outcast (a Subject of contempt) God Takes occasion from her Calamity to give her Repentance, that so he may bring upon her the Blessing of his own People.
A strange occasion may that seem to be, which God takes for the healing of his People in Isa. 57.17, 18. I have seen his wayes ( i. e. his frowardness and covetousness) and will heal him. Ezek. 11.15, 16, 17. Thy brethren, even thy brethren, &c. they say, Get ye farre from the Lord,
A strange occasion may that seem to be, which God Takes for the healing of his People in Isaiah 57.17, 18. I have seen his ways (i. e. his frowardness and covetousness) and will heal him. Ezekiel 11.15, 16, 17. Thy brothers, even thy brothers, etc. they say, Get you Far from the Lord,
Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord, although I have cast them farre off, &c. though I have scattered them, &c. yet will I be a little Sanctuary unto them — I will gather you, &c. Zech. 3.2. The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan, even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem:
Therefore say, Thus Says the Lord, although I have cast them Far off, etc. though I have scattered them, etc. yet will I be a little Sanctuary unto them — I will gather you, etc. Zechariah 3.2. The Lord rebuke thee, Oh Satan, even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem:
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but the same that are made sorry by me? Reas. 2. Because that Gods Name suffereth, while his Outcasts do thus suffer. Exod. 32.12. if God should destroy Israel, the Egyptians will say, For mischief hath he brought them, &c. Deut. 32.27.
but the same that Are made sorry by me? Reas. 2. Because that God's Name suffers, while his Outcasts do thus suffer. Exod 32.12. if God should destroy Israel, the egyptians will say, For mischief hath he brought them, etc. Deuteronomy 32.27.
You remember the argument which Ioshua useth, Chap. 7, 8, 9. When Israel falleth before the enemy, what wilt thou do to thy great Name? The destruction of Israel would raise a scandal to Religion, and the God of Israel.
You Remember the argument which Ioshua uses, Chap. 7, 8, 9. When Israel falls before the enemy, what wilt thou do to thy great Name? The destruction of Israel would raise a scandal to Religion, and the God of Israel.
Ier. 24.5, 6, 7. I will set mine eyes upon them for good, I will bring them again, I will build them, I will give them an heart to know me, &c. Ier. 30.22. & 31.33. I will be their God, and they shall be my people:
Jeremiah 24.5, 6, 7. I will Set mine eyes upon them for good, I will bring them again, I will built them, I will give them an heart to know me, etc. Jeremiah 30.22. & 31.33. I will be their God, and they shall be my people:
I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim (as bad as he is) is my first-born. The cause of their being his people, a penitent people, a blessed people, is his fatherly relation to them, Ier. 32.38, 39. Ier. 30.7. Alas, it is the time of Iacobs trouble, but he shall be saved out of it.
I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim (as bad as he is) is my firstborn. The cause of their being his people, a penitent people, a blessed people, is his fatherly Relation to them, Jeremiah 32.38, 39. Jeremiah 30.7. Alas, it is the time of Iacobs trouble, but he shall be saved out of it.
Exod. 32.7, 8. They turned aside quickly. But as the Oratour solemnizing a sad funeral, desired to have learned Mortality from another Instance, rather then that of Scaliger; so I would God would learn us this truth from some other instances, rather then from these Churches.
Exod 32.7, 8. They turned aside quickly. But as the Orator solemnizing a sad funeral, desired to have learned Mortality from Another Instance, rather then that of Scaliger; so I would God would Learn us this truth from Some other instances, rather then from these Churches.
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'tis also a truth, that God forsaketh not Israel, till Israel first forsake him. Ier. 5.25. If good things be withheld from us, Iniquity is the cause. Lam. 3.39. if evil things be brought upon us, the cause is sin.
it's also a truth, that God Forsaketh not Israel, till Israel First forsake him. Jeremiah 5.25. If good things be withheld from us, Iniquity is the cause. Lam. 3.39. if evil things be brought upon us, the cause is since.
Is there no dispensation but Iudah must serve Shishak? 2 Chron. 12.8. what is the reason thereof? it is because they would not subject themselves to the yoke of God:
Is there no Dispensation but Iudah must serve shishak? 2 Chronicles 12.8. what is the reason thereof? it is Because they would not Subject themselves to the yoke of God:
not the power of the Egyptians, but their non-subjection to God, made them subjects to Shishak. Ier. 14.11. & 7.16. Ieremiah, pray not for them, I will not hear, saith the Lord:
not the power of the egyptians, but their Non-subjection to God, made them subject's to shishak. Jeremiah 14.11. & 7.16. Jeremiah, pray not for them, I will not hear, Says the Lord:
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there is no dispensation, Ier. 27.12. non-subjection to the yoke of Christ, subjected Iudah to the yoke of Babylon. Abuse of Liberty, is that which forfeiteth the use of liberty.
there is no Dispensation, Jeremiah 27.12. Non-subjection to the yoke of christ, subjected Iudah to the yoke of Babylon. Abuse of Liberty, is that which forfeiteth the use of liberty.
this, this lyeth at the hearts of such, the inseparable, the insuperable, invincible non-subjection of Israel to the wayes of God, this is not cureable with calamity.
this, this lies At the hearts of such, the inseparable, the insuperable, invincible Non-subjection of Israel to the ways of God, this is not curable with calamity.
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but looking at Gods promise, and it is as fire in his bones, he cannot but speak. 2 King. 8.10. there is a quaerie put to the Prophet, whether Benhadad shall live; the prophet answers, He may certainly recover, howbeit, the Lord hath shewed me, he shall surely dye; i. e.
but looking At God's promise, and it is as fire in his bones, he cannot but speak. 2 King. 8.10. there is a Query put to the Prophet, whither Benhadad shall live; the Prophet answers, He may Certainly recover, howbeit, the Lord hath showed me, he shall surely die; i. e.
as an effect of mans not caring for her, but as an occasion, and demonstration of Gods care for her, Psal. 126.5, 6. that Sion sheddeth tears, denominateth her Marah; that Sions tears are seed, denominateth her Hephzibah. Psal. 56 8. that tears fall from Davids cheeks, this is matter of sorrow;
as an Effect of men not caring for her, but as an occasion, and demonstration of God's care for her, Psalm 126.5, 6. that Sion sheds tears, denominateth her Marah; that Zions tears Are seed, denominateth her Hephzibah. Psalm 56 8. that tears fallen from Davids cheeks, this is matter of sorrow;
Sions recovery by repentance from her backsliding, is an effect of grace, and a fore-runner of the set time of Stons mercy, Sions impenitency, is the life and strength of Sions (of the Out-casts) calamity.
Zions recovery by Repentance from her backsliding, is an Effect of grace, and a forerunner of the Set time of Stones mercy, Zions impenitency, is the life and strength of Zions (of the Outcasts) calamity.
when the Out-casts return to Ston, they shall goe weeping with their faces thitherward, Ier. 50.4, 5. Ʋse 2. Exhortation. The text openeth my mouth to call upon Gods Outcasts to accept of Gods plaister.
when the Outcasts return to Ston, they shall go weeping with their faces thitherward, Jeremiah 50.4, 5. Ʋse 2. Exhortation. The text Openeth my Mouth to call upon God's Outcasts to accept of God's plaster.
and those accursed ones he looks unto, Chap. 1. who also pleaded for liberty, and whom the Assertors of true Liberty should accordingly pronounce accursed.
and those accursed ones he looks unto, Chap. 1. who also pleaded for liberty, and whom the Assertors of true Liberty should accordingly pronounce accursed.
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and also there is a judgement Decisive, which belongs unto the Council: Onely remember, that the Supreme Judge is either 1. Authentick, i. e. Jesus Christ:
and also there is a judgement Decisive, which belongs unto the Council: Only Remember, that the Supreme Judge is either 1. Authentic, i. e. jesus christ:
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or the Society continue? This truth of a Ministerial Judge, is reckoned among the Fundamentals — Secundarily, because it doth tend to the 〈 … 〉 finde preservation of all that else is of the Foundation.
or the Society continue? This truth of a Ministerial Judge, is reckoned among the Fundamentals — Secondarily, Because it does tend to the 〈 … 〉 find preservation of all that Else is of the Foundation.
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You shall finde this Truth impleaded throughout all generations, since the Primitive times, and pleaded for by all the Orthodox in all the Centuries. Deut. 17.12. Standum sententiae summi judicis: Israel must stand to this;
You shall find this Truth impleaded throughout all generations, since the Primitive times, and pleaded for by all the Orthodox in all the Centuries. Deuteronomy 17.12. Standum sententiae summi Judges: Israel must stand to this;
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so saith the Delinquent standing before the Church, and must that evacuate all Church-power? 2. 'Tis more likely that truth should be with many Orthodox, Pious, Orderly, &c. In the multitude of Counsellors (was anciently said, Prov. 11.14.) there is safety. The Objector is one to many,
so Says the Delinquent standing before the Church, and must that evacuate all Church power? 2. It's more likely that truth should be with many Orthodox, Pious, Orderly, etc. In the multitude of Counsellors (was anciently said, Curae 11.14.) there is safety. The Objector is one to many,
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because they had abused it? You tell us, that Popish Councils have erred; and therefore must we forget that the Councils of the Orthodox have maintained the Truth,
Because they had abused it? You tell us, that Popish Councils have erred; and Therefore must we forget that the Councils of the Orthodox have maintained the Truth,
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but shall we esteem the less of Orthodox Councils because of that? 3. Distinguish between the Truth of Order, and Truth Positive. John 8.17. The testimony of two men is true:
but shall we esteem the less of Orthodox Councils Because of that? 3. Distinguish between the Truth of Order, and Truth Positive. John 8.17. The testimony of two men is true:
The non-admission of this help renders the Churches, in case of Non-action, like the field of the sleeping Husbandman, Matth. 13.25. or else like the Meeting of Israel at Meribah; either no Administrations, or manifold Alterations.
The non-admission of this help renders the Churches, in case of Non-action, like the field of the sleeping Husbandman, Matthew 13.25. or Else like the Meeting of Israel At Meribah; either no Administrations, or manifold Alterations.
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'Tis true, a Ship may live longer in a Calm, then in a Storm, but yet your Ship may be so long becalmed, that all the Provision may be spent, and so perish in time;
It's true, a Ship may live longer in a Cam, then in a Storm, but yet your Ship may be so long becalmed, that all the Provision may be spent, and so perish in time;
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No (you will say) if such men be there that have a spirit of Meekness and Patience: Yea, but reade Exod. 12.3. and Psal. 106.33. Moses the meekest man then on earth, yet it went ill with Moses ('tis said) for their sakes.
No (you will say) if such men be there that have a Spirit of Meekness and Patience: Yea, but read Exod 12.3. and Psalm 106.33. Moses the Meekest man then on earth, yet it went ill with Moses (it's said) for their sakes.
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and subjection to Order may be accompanied with suffering for the Truth: and better an innocent and good man suffer, then Order, for that preserves the whole.
and subjection to Order may be accompanied with suffering for the Truth: and better an innocent and good man suffer, then Order, for that preserves the Whole.
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If any say, What Example in Scripture have we for an Address? Let such look to 2 Kings 4.13. Wouldst thou be spoken for to the King? This did not unbecome the Prophet to propound to her. Remember Ezra 7.6. & 4.6, 13. Esth. 4.8. Nehem. 2.4. did Nehemiah do the people wrong therein? My God (saith he) remember me for good in this.
If any say, What Exampl in Scripture have we for an Address? Let such look to 2 Kings 4.13. Wouldst thou be spoken for to the King? This did not unbecome the Prophet to propound to her. remember Ezra 7.6. & 4.6, 13. Esth. 4.8. Nehemiah 2.4. did Nehemiah do the people wrong therein? My God (Says he) Remember me for good in this.
The Profession of the Truth draweth upon us enmity, but errour in our Profession, and offensive walking, delivereth and betrayeth us into the hand of the enemy.
The Profession of the Truth draws upon us enmity, but error in our Profession, and offensive walking, Delivereth and betrayeth us into the hand of the enemy.
Suffer not your mindes to be prejudiced against the present, and ancient Government of our Nation: Isa. 49.23. Kings shall be thy Nursing-fathers, and Queens thy Nursing-mothers: 'tis spoken of Gospel-times.
Suffer not your minds to be prejudiced against the present, and ancient Government of our nation: Isaiah 49.23. Kings shall be thy Nursing fathers, and Queen's thy Nursing mothers: it's spoken of Gospel times.
and such as were for Reformation, as Enemies to Caesar. But Juell could testifie in his time, Gratias agimus Deo, &c. (in Apolog. pag. 16.) That there could be no instance given, wherein they in that state of Reformation had offered any violence to Princes, &c. So said that famous Apologist.
and such as were for Reformation, as Enemies to Caesar. But Jewel could testify in his time, Gratias agimus God, etc. (in Apology page. 16.) That there could be no instance given, wherein they in that state of Reformation had offered any violence to Princes, etc. So said that famous Apologist.
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then to have cause to say, They see an Enemy to the Crown. Prov. 24.21. My son, fear thou the Lord, and the King, and meddle not with them that are given to change. Eccles. 10.20. Curse not the King, no not in thy thought. Dan. 6.22. Innocency was found in me, (saith Daniel ) and also before thee, O King, have I done no hurt.
then to have cause to say, They see an Enemy to the Crown. Curae 24.21. My son, Fear thou the Lord, and the King, and meddle not with them that Are given to change. Eccles. 10.20. Curse not the King, no not in thy Thought. Dan. 6.22. Innocency was found in me, (Says daniel) and also before thee, Oh King, have I done no hurt.
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In matters of the State-Civil, and of the Church, let it be shewn that we are his Disciples, who ( Matth. 22.21.) said, Give unto Cesar the things that are Cesars,
In matters of the State-Civil, and of the Church, let it be shown that we Are his Disciples, who (Matthew 22.21.) said, Give unto Cesar the things that Are Caesars,
I mean, that our Practice may effectually answer our Doctrine, in that Book entituled [ The Platform of Church-Discipline ] 'Tis that for which we are Outcasts at this day;
I mean, that our Practice may effectually answer our Doctrine, in that Book entitled [ The Platform of Church discipline ] It's that for which we Are Outcasts At this day;
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so many Administrations in vain, and such sad Non-administration, and Remora 's, occasioning that sad Quaerie of Spectators, Whether the Congregational-way be practicable,
so many Administrations in vain, and such sad Non-administration, and Remora is, occasioning that sad Query of Spectators, Whither the Congregational way be practicable,
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As concerning the Church-government according to the Platform of Discipline, the practice of which doctrine who careth for? is not this that truth which the Synod, Churches, the General Court sometime made a good Confession of,
As Concerning the Church-government according to the Platform of Discipline, the practice of which Doctrine who Careth for? is not this that truth which the Synod, Churches, the General Court sometime made a good Confessi of,
the Episcopal man, the Presbyterian care not for it, the Morellian careth not for it: the Merchant, the Souldier, the Husbandman, the Labourer careth not for it.
the Episcopal man, the Presbyterian care not for it, the Morellian Careth not for it: the Merchant, the Soldier, the Husbandman, the Labourer Careth not for it.
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I am apt sometimes to think that Aaron may be under a temptation of irregular complyance; but minde, Ier. 15.19. Let them return unto thee, but return not thou unto them:
I am apt sometime to think that Aaron may be under a temptation of irregular compliance; but mind, Jeremiah 15.19. Let them return unto thee, but return not thou unto them:
God hath opened the mouth of the Speaker to you this day, it being a day wherein after so many attempts and feares, you are betrusted with your Liberties for another year.
God hath opened the Mouth of the Speaker to you this day, it being a day wherein After so many attempts and fears, you Are betrusted with your Liberties for Another year.
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Let all of us be stirred up by the Lord, and at such a time, to strengthen the hand of Zerubbabel, and Jehoshua, by your professed subjection to the Gospel of Christ.
Let all of us be stirred up by the Lord, and At such a time, to strengthen the hand of Zerubbabel, and Joshua, by your professed subjection to the Gospel of christ.
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And those that are in the Ministry, remember Paul's troubles, and what his cares were, 1 Cor. 11.28. Let us all minde what were the troubles and thoughts of heart that were in them that lived in the dayes of Malachi, Chap 3.16.
And those that Are in the Ministry, Remember Paul's Troubles, and what his Cares were, 1 Cor. 11.28. Let us all mind what were the Troubles and thoughts of heart that were in them that lived in the days of Malachi, Chap 3.16.
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But are there not many that minde onely their cieled houses, & c? and how much doth the work of the Out-cast lye unattempted, witness the sick estate of the Churches:
But Are there not many that mind only their Cieled houses, & c? and how much does the work of the Outcast lie unattempted, witness the sick estate of the Churches:
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and how can it be remedied, if we will not acknowledge Order? and shall I say that we are real therein? You have brought upon your selves real troubles,
and how can it be remedied, if we will not acknowledge Order? and shall I say that we Are real therein? You have brought upon your selves real Troubles,
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I could tell you, and you must not forget it, That there have been Men of Renown, as they are called Numb. 16.2. Famous in the Congregation of Israel, that did go out of Egypt, but yet could not endure the Order of God in the Wilderness.
I could tell you, and you must not forget it, That there have been Men of Renown, as they Are called Numb. 16.2. Famous in the Congregation of Israel, that did go out of Egypt, but yet could not endure the Order of God in the Wilderness.
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it doth become, and greatly concern Gods Out-casts to minde it. You know there are those who represent you as disaffected to Government, and as Sectaries, and Schismaticks, and as Fanaticks:
it does become, and greatly concern God's Outcasts to mind it. You know there Are those who represent you as disaffected to Government, and as Sectaries, and Schismatics, and as Fanatics:
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You may learn the original use of it from that distribution of Professors, in relation to Church government, in former times, into four sorts, viz. Orthodoxt, Pontificii, Rationales, and Fanatici. But I trust that God doth,
You may Learn the original use of it from that distribution of Professors, in Relation to Church government, in former times, into four sorts, viz. Orthodoxt, Pontiffs, Rationales, and Fanatici. But I trust that God does,
Let us all labour so to carry it, as that we may have this Rejoycing of a good Conscience to sweeten that bottle full of tears shed in your Out-cast condition in this wilderness, viz. That we came into it, not onely with a Spirit testifying, according to the Scriptures, against the Inventions of men,
Let us all labour so to carry it, as that we may have this Rejoicing of a good Conscience to sweeten that Bottle full of tears shed in your Outcast condition in this Wilderness, viz. That we Come into it, not only with a Spirit testifying, according to the Scriptures, against the Inventions of men,
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THis Verse, and the former, holds forth a double Consolation, to support the Disciples against the suffering which they were to conflict with, either In the way of Truth, or For the way of Truth.
THis Verse, and the former, holds forth a double Consolation, to support the Disciples against the suffering which they were to conflict with, either In the Way of Truth, or For the Way of Truth.
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To open the words thus resolved. 1. Touching the Presence of Christ and Believers together [ That where I am, there you may be also ] you must understand this (of his Presence emphatically so called) of his Presence in the place of Blessedness:
To open the words thus resolved. 1. Touching the Presence of christ and Believers together [ That where I am, there you may be also ] you must understand this (of his Presence emphatically so called) of his Presence in the place of Blessedness:
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In thy Presence is fulness of joy, Psal. 16.11. There is a double Presence of Christ, but he means here his Presence in Glory, where we shall see him as he is, 1 Joh. 3.2. I said, this Argument of their Consolation was declared from the Scope of it;
In thy Presence is fullness of joy, Psalm 16.11. There is a double Presence of christ, but he means Here his Presence in Glory, where we shall see him as he is, 1 John 3.2. I said, this Argument of their Consolation was declared from the Scope of it;
Secondly, he should fail of his Fidelity and Ability, if there should be a disappointment. 2. From the Time [ When I come again ] Christs coming is either his last Coming or his coming by Death.
Secondly, he should fail of his Fidis and Ability, if there should be a disappointment. 2. From the Time [ When I come again ] Christ coming is either his last Coming or his coming by Death.
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They therefore say properly, when they dye, that say, Into thy hands I commend my Spirit, Psal. 31.5. it is a proper saying so to speaks, Acts 7.59. Lord Jesus receive my Spirit.
They Therefore say properly, when they die, that say, Into thy hands I commend my Spirit, Psalm 31.5. it is a proper saying so to speaks, Acts 7.59. Lord jesus receive my Spirit.
we receive Christ, and we receive the Spirit of Christ; Now to as many as received him, to them gave he power, &c. Joh. 1.12. Christ receives our Spirits (then:) If we receive his Spirit now, he will receive our Spirits then;
we receive christ, and we receive the Spirit of christ; Now to as many as received him, to them gave he power, etc. John 1.12. christ receives our Spirits (then:) If we receive his Spirit now, he will receive our Spirits then;
Doct. That the effectual Remembrance, that at Death Christ will receive our Souls unto Himself, is a Soveraign Preservative to quiet our Souls throughout all the Sufferings we meet with, either In the way of Truth, and For the way of Truth, during this life.
Doct. That the effectual Remembrance, that At Death christ will receive our Souls unto Himself, is a Sovereign Preservative to quiet our Souls throughout all the Sufferings we meet with, either In the Way of Truth, and For the Way of Truth, during this life.
that is, by our trouble, & by this remembrance. Mixing this remembrance with our trouble, doth fit us for this place. 2 Cor. 5.5. He that worketh us to the self-same thing, is God:
that is, by our trouble, & by this remembrance. Mixing this remembrance with our trouble, does fit us for this place. 2 Cor. 5.5. He that works us to the selfsame thing, is God:
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you are not fit for your place, in that you are meerly Regenerate, but you must pass through such a measure of Obedience both active and passive that is appointed for you, that by this means you may be meet for the inheritance of the Saints in light.
you Are not fit for your place, in that you Are merely Regenerate, but you must pass through such a measure of obedience both active and passive that is appointed for you, that by this means you may be meet for the inheritance of the Saints in Light.
The place is fit for us already, but we are not fit for it as soon as we are Regenerate: 2 Cor. 5. he doth there instance in the troubles of the body, the grief of the outward man:
The place is fit for us already, but we Are not fit for it as soon as we Are Regenerate: 2 Cor. 5. he does there instance in the Troubles of the body, the grief of the outward man:
or whatever) he is working us for the self-same thing: This is a great matter in our troubles, to consider that God by them is fitting us for our place in Heaven.
or whatever) he is working us for the selfsame thing: This is a great matter in our Troubles, to Consider that God by them is fitting us for our place in Heaven.
you may boldly do it, he sends a fiery Chariot for Elijah; likely it was an Angel, He makes his Angels spirits, his Ministers a flame of fire, Heb. 1.7. Christ hath his way to carry your Souls to Heaven:
you may boldly do it, he sends a fiery Chariot for Elijah; likely it was an Angel, He makes his Angels spirits, his Ministers a flame of fire, Hebrew 1.7. christ hath his Way to carry your Souls to Heaven:
Reas. 3. Taken from the Person we shall be with, namely, Christ. Phil. 1.23. You shall be with Christ, which is best of all, or which is farre better: There is no better House then this Mansion, there is no better Presence then his Presence;
Reas. 3. Taken from the Person we shall be with, namely, christ. Philip 1.23. You shall be with christ, which is best of all, or which is Far better: There is no better House then this Mansion, there is no better Presence then his Presence;
Instruction 1. Learn from hence, that the most and the greatest Communion that we have with Christ in this life, still leaves us in a condition of absence from Christ, compared with that Communion we shall have with him after death:
Instruction 1. Learn from hence, that the most and the greatest Communion that we have with christ in this life, still leaves us in a condition of absence from christ, compared with that Communion we shall have with him After death:
he loved Timothy well, but he thinks the Spirits of just men made perfect, exceed the Spirit of Timothy: Here is no Companion that is like the Company there;
he loved Timothy well, but he thinks the Spirits of just men made perfect, exceed the Spirit of Timothy: Here is no Companion that is like the Company there;
If you never finde any such thing in you, but that, if you might have your desire, you would be here alwayes, believe it you have not this New man in you:
If you never find any such thing in you, but that, if you might have your desire, you would be Here always, believe it you have not this New man in you:
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after that Jacob knew what was become of Joseph, there was no staying of Jacob; Let me go and see him before I dye, Gen. 45.28. What was the reason of it? there was an intire love one unto another.
After that Jacob knew what was become of Joseph, there was no staying of Jacob; Let me go and see him before I die, Gen. 45.28. What was the reason of it? there was an entire love one unto Another.
Was there any did ever love another, as the New man loves Christ? The New man loves him with a divine love, the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame, Cant. 8.6. There are some on earth that do long after Christ;
Was there any did ever love Another, as the New man loves christ? The New man loves him with a divine love, the coals thereof Are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame, Cant 8.6. There Are Some on earth that do long After christ;
Are you affraid of going to your Mansion house? are you affraid of going to Christ? Mark what the Apostle saith, Phil. 1.23. I desire to depart, and to be with Christ.
are you afraid of going to your Mansion house? Are you afraid of going to christ? Mark what the Apostle Says, Philip 1.23. I desire to depart, and to be with christ.
there is no part of the Understanding, Will, or Affections, throughout the whole man, but this dead Corpse is there. 3. There is the Cord of our absence from Christ:
there is no part of the Understanding, Will, or Affections, throughout the Whole man, but this dead Corpse is there. 3. There is the Cord of our absence from christ:
Simeon speaking of death, Lord, now lettest thou thy Servant depart in peace, Luk. 2.29. as if he should say, Give me my dismission (as we use to speak, from one Church to another:
Simeon speaking of death, Lord, now Lettest thou thy Servant depart in peace, Luk. 2.29. as if he should say, Give me my dismission (as we use to speak, from one Church to Another:
you cannot give up your Soules into better hands. 〈 ◊ 〉 5.24. you shall there finde it is called a passage from one Room to another, he is passed from death to life:
you cannot give up your Souls into better hands. 〈 ◊ 〉 5.24. you shall there find it is called a passage from one Room to Another, he is passed from death to life:
They are marvellous Lights, that are in the place of Blessedness. 3. We shall be satisfied in him. Psal. 17.15. As for me, when I awake I shall be satisfied with thy likeness.
They Are marvellous Lights, that Are in the place of Blessedness. 3. We shall be satisfied in him. Psalm 17.15. As for me, when I awake I shall be satisfied with thy likeness.
A satisfaction there will be at our Dissolution, though more fully at the Resurrection. 4. We shall be Blessed with him. Blessed are the pure in heart, (Mat. 5.8.) for they shall see God.
A satisfaction there will be At our Dissolution, though more Fully At the Resurrection. 4. We shall be Blessed with him. Blessed Are the pure in heart, (Mathew 5.8.) for they shall see God.
as nothing without him will satisfie our Souls: may be they may be pleased, as children with a Rattle, for a while here, but not satisfied without him;
as nothing without him will satisfy our Souls: may be they may be pleased, as children with a Rattle, for a while Here, but not satisfied without him;
Unto the seeing of God (to speak plainly) there are three things that are required: 1. There is required an Object. 2. There is required the Purifying and Perfecting of the Ʋnderstanding.
Unto the seeing of God (to speak plainly) there Are three things that Are required: 1. There is required an Object. 2. There is required the Purifying and Perfecting of the Ʋnderstanding.
Now 1. The Object is God, we shall see him: I shall see God, Job 19.26. not onely see his Redeemer, but I shall see God: whatever might be the meaning of Iob, yet we shall see him as he is, 1 Job. 3.2. We shall see him face to face, 1 Cor. 13.12. It is true, we cannot see infinitely, our capacities cannot be made infinite;
Now 1. The Object is God, we shall see him: I shall see God, Job 19.26. not only see his Redeemer, but I shall see God: whatever might be the meaning of Job, yet we shall see him as he is, 1 Job. 3.2. We shall see him face to face, 1 Cor. 13.12. It is true, we cannot see infinitely, our capacities cannot be made infinite;
He that hath seen me, (Iohn 14.9.) hath seen the Father: And we shall see Christ, that Person that is God and Man. And for the Counsell of God, we shall see it:
He that hath seen me, (John 14.9.) hath seen the Father: And we shall see christ, that Person that is God and Man. And for the Counsel of God, we shall see it:
Now when the Soul comes to this, you will have no further need of enquiry, [ What God is? ] or [ What Christ is? ] you will never be satisfied till then, you will never love God perfectly till then,
Now when the Soul comes to this, you will have no further need of enquiry, [ What God is? ] or [ What christ is? ] you will never be satisfied till then, you will never love God perfectly till then,
Exhort. 1. It is abundantly to incourage every Christian to constancy in the profession of the truth, notwithstanding all the suffering we may meet with, either in the way of truth, or for the way of truth.
Exhort. 1. It is abundantly to encourage every Christian to constancy in the profession of the truth, notwithstanding all the suffering we may meet with, either in the Way of truth, or for the Way of truth.
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herein do I labour to keep alwayes a Conscience clear both towards God and man, that this may not hinder me from a sight of this Mansion: 2 Cor. 5.8, 9. speaking to the same purpose, We desire to be with the Lord:
herein do I labour to keep always a Conscience clear both towards God and man, that this may not hinder me from a sighed of this Mansion: 2 Cor. 5.8, 9. speaking to the same purpose, We desire to be with the Lord:
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And more particularly, consider then what it is to be a Christian in earnest, to be such a Christian as walks in that way, wherein they walk that have the Promise to go to Christ,
And more particularly, Consider then what it is to be a Christian in earnest, to be such a Christian as walks in that Way, wherein they walk that have the Promise to go to christ,
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he went the other way, he went to his own place. You must be such Christians as the Apostles were, that is, such as do continue with Christ in the profession of his truth, that you, may be Conquerours in holding on in your Profession.
he went the other Way, he went to his own place. You must be such Christians as the Apostles were, that is, such as do continue with christ in the profession of his truth, that you, may be Conquerors in holding on in your Profession.
If you have a strong body, he would fit you for that body to walk with him in that body. Saith Caleb, Josh. 14.11. I have as strong a body, as in the day that Moses sent me.
If you have a strong body, he would fit you for that body to walk with him in that body. Says Caleb, Josh. 14.11. I have as strong a body, as in the day that Moses sent me.
if you have an healthful body, he would sit you to walk with him in that body, that you may know how to possess your vessel in sanctification and honour:
if you have an healthful body, he would fit you to walk with him in that body, that you may know how to possess your vessel in sanctification and honour:
not that your body should be the slave of filthy lusts. Suppose you have a sickly body, 2 Cor. 4.16. Our outward man decayes, but our inward man is renewed day by day:
not that your body should be the slave of filthy Lustiest. Suppose you have a sickly body, 2 Cor. 4.16. Our outward man decays, but our inward man is renewed day by day:
and he worketh us to the self-same thing, by fitting us to go out of the body; Acts 20.24. that I may finish my course with joy, and the Ministry that I have received.
and he works us to the selfsame thing, by fitting us to go out of the body; Acts 20.24. that I may finish my course with joy, and the Ministry that I have received.
interpret the Changes that are upon you, of one nature or of another, interpret them as dispensations whereby God works to fit you to be with him in the body,
interpret the Changes that Are upon you, of one nature or of Another, interpret them as dispensations whereby God works to fit you to be with him in the body,
when you are at the end of your way. You that are lovers of truth, more then of the pleasures of Sin, you shall finde more trouble then rest while you are in the way;
when you Are At the end of your Way. You that Are lovers of truth, more then of the pleasures of since, you shall find more trouble then rest while you Are in the Way;
Whither went Dives Soul when it went out of his body? you that are now in Pleasures, whither went Dives Soul? it is not said he was an Adulterer, or a Drunkard;
Whither went Dives Soul when it went out of his body? you that Are now in Pleasures, whither went Dives Soul? it is not said he was an Adulterer, or a Drunkard;
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] But what became of his Soul when it went out of the body? And being in Hell, he lift up his eyes in torments, &c. ver. 23. Gen. 46. when Joseph received Jacob, and his Brethren,
] But what became of his Soul when it went out of the body? And being in Hell, he lift up his eyes in torments, etc. for. 23. Gen. 46. when Joseph received Jacob, and his Brothers,
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but their embraces are not to be mentioned with the embraces of Christ and the Soul. Do good, that when you dye, the good you have done may receive you into everlasting habitations. Your works shall follow you.
but their embraces Are not to be mentioned with the embraces of christ and the Soul. Do good, that when you die, the good you have done may receive you into everlasting habitations. Your works shall follow you.
THE EVANGELICAL WORSHIPPER, Subjecting to the Prescription and Soveraignty of Scripture-patern. BEING THE THIRD SERMON: AND Preached on the LECTURE-DAY, APRIL II. 1663. Heb. 8.5. Who serve unto the Example and shadow of Heavenly things;
THE EVANGELICAL WORSHIPPER, Subjecting to the Prescription and Sovereignty of Scripture-pattern. BEING THE THIRD SERMON: AND Preached on the LECTURE DAY, APRIL II 1663. Hebrew 8.5. Who serve unto the Exampl and shadow of Heavenly things;
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these are the Heavenly things, that the other were but Shadows of. Therefore it is truely said, that the Ceremonial Law holds forth Christ, i. e. it makes known the Gospel (being rightly understood) but after a Legal dispensation.
these Are the Heavenly things, that the other were but Shadows of. Therefore it is truly said, that the Ceremonial Law holds forth christ, i. e. it makes known the Gospel (being rightly understood) but After a Legal Dispensation.
Doct. Great care must be hads in matters of Divine Worship, (or Divine Administrations) that all things proceed according to the Prescript Word of God.
Doct. Great care must be hads in matters of Divine Worship, (or Divine Administrations) that all things proceed according to the Prescript Word of God.
The Tribe of Iudah must not meddle with the matters of the Priesthood: Why so? because Moses spake nothing of them in that respect: and in Exod. 25.9. Moses himself was to act nothing that he found not in the Patern. Exod. 26.30. And thou shalt rear up the Tabernacle according to the fashion thereof, which was shewed thee in the Mount:
The Tribe of Iudah must not meddle with the matters of the Priesthood: Why so? Because Moses spoke nothing of them in that respect: and in Exod 25.9. Moses himself was to act nothing that he found not in the Pattern. Exod 26.30. And thou shalt rear up the Tabernacle according to the fashion thereof, which was showed thee in the Mount:
And relating to Gospel-times, the time of the Messias, you have an eminent text in Ezek. 43.10, 11. Thou Son of man, shew the house to the House of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities,
And relating to Gospel times, the time of the Messias, you have an eminent text in Ezekiel 43.10, 11. Thou Son of man, show the house to the House of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities,
and the fashion, and the goings out thereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, &c. Reas. 1. Because it is the acknowledgement of the Prerogative of Jesus Christ;
and the fashion, and the goings out thereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, etc. Reas. 1. Because it is the acknowledgement of the Prerogative of jesus christ;
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The power of the Keyes, i. e. the instituted Worship under the Gospel, you shall finde Christ is the maker and disposer of those Keyes. Mat. 16.19. It is not for man to make a Key to open Heaven, be will never be able to pick that lock.
The power of the Keys, i. e. the instituted Worship under the Gospel, you shall find christ is the maker and disposer of those Keys. Mathew 16.19. It is not for man to make a Key to open Heaven, be will never be able to pick that lock.
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Ye shall reverence my Sanctuary (saith God, Levit. 26.2.) and why so? I am that Lord: (make a pause here) i. e. it's no less then the Attribute of his Lordship that is demonstrated in the matters of his Worship:
You shall Reverence my Sanctuary (Says God, Levit. 26.2.) and why so? I am that Lord: (make a pause Here) i. e. it's no less then the Attribute of his Lordship that is demonstrated in the matters of his Worship:
it is true, if there be great weakness or infirmity of body, &c. that may give an excuse for the Lord will have mercy, in case, rather then Sacrifice. And therefore also it is that Christ stood up when he read the word, Luk. 4.16. and in Nch. 8.5. they stood up at the hearing of the Word read.
it is true, if there be great weakness or infirmity of body, etc. that may give an excuse for the Lord will have mercy, in case, rather then Sacrifice. And Therefore also it is that christ stood up when he read the word, Luk. 4.16. and in Each 8.5. they stood up At the hearing of the Word read.
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Who am I, that am but dust and ashes, that I should take upon me to speak unto the Lord? Gen. 18. In acts of Worship we must exalt Christ, and depress man.
Who am I, that am but dust and Ashes, that I should take upon me to speak unto the Lord? Gen. 18. In acts of Worship we must exalt christ, and depress man.
this is to shew the disevangelical spirit of those that do object against external Worship. Reas. 3. Because Divine external Worship is a means of conferring heavenly things.
this is to show the disevangelical Spirit of those that do Object against external Worship. Reas. 3. Because Divine external Worship is a means of conferring heavenly things.
be must acknowledge the Waters of Iordan, and he must acknowledge the Prophet: God could have cured him without either, but he was not pleased so to do.
be must acknowledge the Waters of Iordan, and he must acknowledge the Prophet: God could have cured him without either, but he was not pleased so to do.
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as for instance, Heb. 9. the Tabernacle was a figure of Christs Body, and so was the Vail: Heb. 10.20. when they went into the first Court, they remembred the Incarnation of the Messias, and so when they looked on the Vail, &c. they who looked on these types, whose eyes were opened, they saw Christ Reade Lev. 16.15.
as for instance, Hebrew 9. the Tabernacle was a figure of Christ Body, and so was the vail: Hebrew 10.20. when they went into the First Court, they remembered the Incarnation of the Messias, and so when they looked on the vail, etc. they who looked on these types, whose eyes were opened, they saw christ Read Lev. 16.15.
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compared with Heb. 9.24 26. As Christ shed his blood, and so entred into Heaven, so the High-priest slew the Sacrifice, and then entred into the holy of holies.
compared with Hebrew 9.24 26. As christ shed his blood, and so entered into Heaven, so the High priest slew the Sacrifice, and then entered into the holy of holies.
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Instr. 2. It is the part of those who are Conscientious, to keep themselves unto Scripture-bounds in holy, or Church-administrations. 2 Cor. 10.13.
Instruction 2. It is the part of those who Are Conscientious, to keep themselves unto Scripture bounds in holy, or Church administrations. 2 Cor. 10.13.
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the Apostle would have them walk by a line (it relates to the Graecian exercises, to which the Apostle doth delight to allude:) it comes to one with that which the Apostle doth elsewhere say, ( viz. 2 Tim. 2.5.) He that striveth is not Crowned, except he strive lawfully.
the Apostle would have them walk by a line (it relates to the Grecian exercises, to which the Apostle does delight to allude:) it comes to one with that which the Apostle does elsewhere say, (viz. 2 Tim. 2.5.) He that striveth is not Crowned, except he strive lawfully.
then there is good in the doing of it. If we exercise our own Notions and Apprehensions in matters of Worship, this is Will-worship. Mat. 15.9. In vain do they Worship me, teaching for Dectrines the traditions of men.
then there is good in the doing of it. If we exercise our own Notions and Apprehensions in matters of Worship, this is Will-worship. Mathew 15.9. In vain do they Worship me, teaching for Dectrines the traditions of men.
Mark the opposition [ Me ], and [ Men ]: can mens traditions be an act of Divine Worship? No, its but Will-worship, Col. 2.23. there may be that which is plausible to man, yet it's but Will-worship;
Mark the opposition [ Me ], and [ Men ]: can men's traditions be an act of Divine Worship? No, its but Will-worship, Col. 2.23. there may be that which is plausible to man, yet it's but Will-worship;
there may be parts, and excellencies, but if they are out of place, it is that which God will not bear with: Exod. 20.25. He that lifts up his tool upon mine Altar hath pollutedit:
there may be parts, and excellencies, but if they Are out of place, it is that which God will not bear with: Exod 20.25. He that lifts up his tool upon mine Altar hath pollutedit:
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Instr. 3. A Religious Worshipper, or a man truly religious, doth not rest in this, That externals do answer the Prescript Rule of the Word, without proceeding to internal Worship.
Instruction 3. A Religious Worshipper, or a man truly religious, does not rest in this, That externals do answer the Prescript Rule of the Word, without proceeding to internal Worship.
But then suppose we are brought to external worship, doth God rest here? no: do you think that God liveth on goat's bloud? Psal. 50.13. And hence also, Amos 5.25. saith the Lord, you did not offer unto me your sacrifices during the space of fourty years, speaking of the time in the Wilderness:
But then suppose we Are brought to external worship, does God rest Here? no: do you think that God lives on goat's blood? Psalm 50.13. And hence also, Amos 5.25. Says the Lord, you did not offer unto me your Sacrifices during the Molle of fourty Years, speaking of the time in the Wilderness:
Ier. 7.22, 23. God saith there, He did not command Sacrifices, or external Worship, i. e. Comparatively, in respect of Obedience he commanded it not,
Jeremiah 7.22, 23. God Says there, He did not command Sacrifices, or external Worship, i. e. Comparatively, in respect of obedience he commanded it not,
So God will say to us, He did not Command us to come hither, to set up the external Worship of the Gospel, i. e. comparatively, in stead of Obedience, Holiness and Righteousness:
So God will say to us, He did not Command us to come hither, to Set up the external Worship of the Gospel, i. e. comparatively, in stead of obedience, Holiness and Righteousness:
and when ye make many Prayers I will not hear them, your hands are full of blood, &c. It would be a dreadful thing if God should say to any of us that are full of duties,
and when you make many Prayers I will not hear them, your hands Are full of blood, etc. It would be a dreadful thing if God should say to any of us that Are full of duties,
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and concerning our Sabbaths, Lords Supper, our Fasts, our Feasts, I am weary of your Worship, bring no more vain Oblations, &c. God forbid that we should forget the internal part of worship,
and Concerning our Sabbaths, lords Supper, our Fasts, our Feasts, I am weary of your Worship, bring no more vain Oblations, etc. God forbid that we should forget the internal part of worship,
Joshua (saith God) Why lyest thou upon the ground? Chap. 7.10, 11. Israel hath sinned, and transgressed my Covenant, &c. we have been much in fastings,
joshua (Says God) Why liest thou upon the ground? Chap. 7.10, 11. Israel hath sinned, and transgressed my Covenant, etc. we have been much in Fastings,
and in external duties many years, but what reformation is there? are we brought sny more unto the Rule in Church and State? I beseech you know, that God aimes at Obedience as the internal substantial part of his Worship.
and in external duties many Years, but what Reformation is there? Are we brought sny more unto the Rule in Church and State? I beseech you know, that God aims At obedience as the internal substantial part of his Worship.
this is the scope and end of it, that which is written upon the forehead of New-England, viz. The compleat walking in the Faith of the Gospel, according to the Order of the Gospel. 1. And for your direction;
this is the scope and end of it, that which is written upon the forehead of New england, viz. The complete walking in the Faith of the Gospel, according to the Order of the Gospel. 1. And for your direction;
it is distinct from the Episcopacy, and from the Presbyterian way, from the Morellian way, from that of Separatism: and it is for the substance of it precisely the way Congregational.
it is distinct from the Episcopacy, and from the Presbyterian Way, from the Morellian Way, from that of Separatism: and it is for the substance of it precisely the Way Congregational.
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David lived not to build the Temple himself, but he left the patern thereof to his Son Solomon: And so we have the patern, only this is complained of, that it is not practised,
David lived not to built the Temple himself, but he left the pattern thereof to his Son Solomon: And so we have the pattern, only this is complained of, that it is not practised,
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and so David and Solomon, &c. Thou Solomon my Son, if thou doest hold here, the Lord will be with thee (and let the Churches look to it, we are all concerned herein, our Fidelity in this cause is our Crown;
and so David and Solomon, etc. Thou Solomon my Son, if thou dost hold Here, the Lord will be with thee (and let the Churches look to it, we Are all concerned herein, our Fidis in this cause is our Crown;
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times of trouble & danger may approach: and we read in Ezr. 3.3. that they set the Altar upon its Bases, for fear was upon them, because of the people of the land:
times of trouble & danger may approach: and we read in Ezra 3.3. that they Set the Altar upon its Bases, for Fear was upon them, Because of the people of the land:
then ariseth against him the spirit of Hadad, and the spirit of Rezin, and the spirit of Ieroboam, &c. 1 Kings 11. It is a great point of policy, in troublesome times, viz. the attending to the Cause of Religion, Without Order the Ark could not move in Davids time,
then arises against him the Spirit of Hadad, and the Spirit of Rezin, and the Spirit of Jeroboam, etc. 1 Kings 11. It is a great point of policy, in troublesome times, viz. the attending to the Cause of Religion, Without Order the Ark could not move in Davids time,
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and in Chap. second, they do hearken to him, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel, and Josuah, and from the time that they set themselves about the work of the Lord, all things went well with them.
and in Chap. second, they do harken to him, the Lord stirred up the Spirit of Zerubbabel, and Joshua, and from the time that they Set themselves about the work of the Lord, all things went well with them.
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In Exod. 39. you have it mentioned about ten times in that Chapter in way of Commendation, that what was done was so according as the Lord had Commanded Moses.
In Exod 39. you have it mentioned about ten times in that Chapter in Way of Commendation, that what was done was so according as the Lord had Commanded Moses.
Let this stand with us I beseech you (beloved) that for the motion of Elders, of Brethren, of Councils, of Magistrates, of Churches, settle the same as the Lord hath.
Let this stand with us I beseech you (Beloved) that for the motion of Elders, of Brothers, of Councils, of Magistrates, of Churches, settle the same as the Lord hath.
