The best guide in the worst of times delivered in a sermon at the Guild-Hall Chappel on March 27, 1681 before the honourable the aldermen and several eminent citizens of the city of London / by William Orme ...
In such like seasons as these S. Paul took the opportunity of shewing his admirable prudence and hearty love for and to his Philippians, who were in a distressed and deplorable condition,
In such like seasons as these S. Paul took the opportunity of showing his admirable prudence and hearty love for and to his Philippians, who were in a distressed and deplorable condition,
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did all they could (and that under the profession of Christianity too) to allenate the Peoples minds and affections from S. Paul, and to crumble them into parties.
did all they could (and that under the profession of Christianity too) to allenate the Peoples minds and affections from S. Paul, and to crumble them into parties.
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For there were some at Nero 's Court, who (out of inveterate malice to Christianity) had represented to him the many mischiefs and dangers that would attend his Government,
For there were Some At Nero is Court, who (out of inveterate malice to Christianity) had represented to him the many mischiefs and dangers that would attend his Government,
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And of these sort of Enemies, S. Paul (who was then a Prisoner at Rome, and so might probably hear what was done at Court) gave the Philippians notice, with this annexed Exhortation;
And of these sort of Enemies, S. Paul (who was then a Prisoner At Room, and so might probably hear what was done At Court) gave the Philippians notice, with this annexed Exhortation;
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we may reasonably conjecture, that they knew not well what to do, nor what course to take to save and defend themselves and their newly espoused Religion.
we may reasonably conjecture, that they knew not well what to do, nor what course to take to save and defend themselves and their newly espoused Religion.
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as retreating to the diligent practice of the Apostolical advice given in the Text: Only to let their conversations be as becomes the Gospel of Christ.
as retreating to the diligent practice of the Apostolical Advice given in the Text: Only to let their conversations be as becomes the Gospel of christ.
Secondly, That the best and most prudent course we can take in the ordering of our Conversations is to guide and govern them by the rules and laws contained in the Gospel of Christ. Thirdly, We shall consider wherein the Agreeableness of a man's Life and Conversation to the Gospel of Christ doth principally consist.
Secondly, That the best and most prudent course we can take in the ordering of our Conversations is to guide and govern them by the rules and laws contained in the Gospel of christ. Thirdly, We shall Consider wherein the Agreeableness of a Man's Life and Conversation to the Gospel of christ does principally consist.
Fourthly, I shall give some Reasons, why in evil and perillous Times we ought then more especially to be most prudent and careful in governing our Conversations according to the Gospel of Christ, and then conclude with Application.
Fourthly, I shall give Some Reasons, why in evil and perilous Times we ought then more especially to be most prudent and careful in governing our Conversations according to the Gospel of christ, and then conclude with Application.
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and therefore we may reasonably conclude, that the following of it is both seasonable and proper for all persons when surrounded and opprest with troubles and distresses.
and Therefore we may reasonably conclude, that the following of it is both seasonable and proper for all Persons when surrounded and oppressed with Troubles and Distresses.
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and who will be as curious and Critical to observe our way of living, as we are of theirs, certainly it will become us to be very careful and circumspect how we walk and act in this present World.
and who will be as curious and Critical to observe our Way of living, as we Are of theirs, Certainly it will become us to be very careful and circumspect how we walk and act in this present World.
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Secondly, We ought to do it, because that it's from this outward Conversation and visible course of a Man's life, that we all censure and judge one another.
Secondly, We ought to do it, Because that it's from this outward Conversation and visible course of a Man's life, that we all censure and judge one Another.
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yet if we can satisfie our Consciences in the Truth of what we speak, and the Righteousness and Justice of what we do, we need not dread the sting and poyson of calumny and slander.
yet if we can satisfy our Consciences in the Truth of what we speak, and the Righteousness and justice of what we do, we need not dread the sting and poison of calumny and slander.
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For it's found True upon Trial, that a good Honest mind, and a clean life, is armour of proof against all the railings and revilings of malicious Tongues.
For it's found True upon Trial, that a good Honest mind, and a clean life, is armour of proof against all the railings and revilings of malicious Tongues.
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Because of the good and bad Influences it may have upon others, especially if Providence hath seated us in any degrees of Place, Office, Riches, Parts and Qualities above others.
Because of the good and bad Influences it may have upon Others, especially if Providence hath seated us in any Degrees of Place, Office, Riches, Parts and Qualities above Others.
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And if this be the effect of Conversation among equals, how much more powerful will it be, in those, who are in the highest forms of Dignity and Preferment.
And if this be the Effect of Conversation among equals, how much more powerful will it be, in those, who Are in the highest forms of Dignity and Preferment.
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That the most Prudent Course we can take with our Conversations, is to guide and govern them by the Laws and Rules contained in the Gospel of Christ; and I particularly mention Laws and Rules by way of Explication.
That the most Prudent Course we can take with our Conversations, is to guide and govern them by the Laws and Rules contained in the Gospel of christ; and I particularly mention Laws and Rules by Way of Explication.
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Yet as these words the Gospel of Christ stand related to the word Conversation in the Text, we cannot suppose them taken in that latitude before mentioned,
Yet as these words the Gospel of christ stand related to the word Conversation in the Text, we cannot suppose them taken in that latitude before mentioned,
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And Christians for the most part choose to be under the bondage of several Tyrants, rather than submit to the easie and gracious Monarchy of Jesus Christ.
And Christians for the most part choose to be under the bondage of several Tyrants, rather than submit to the easy and gracious Monarchy of jesus christ.
But leave we these to guide their conversations by what they please, yet we that intend to be such Christians as the Gospel requires, are obliged to make the written Laws of God the chief and principal Rule of our Conversations,
But leave we these to guide their conversations by what they please, yet we that intend to be such Christians as the Gospel requires, Are obliged to make the written Laws of God the chief and principal Rule of our Conversations,
and made with the greatest foresight and circumspection, will in a few years appear so weak and imperfect, fallible and erroneous, that no one can walk by them without fears, uncertainty and danger.
and made with the greatest foresight and circumspection, will in a few Years appear so weak and imperfect, fallible and erroneous, that no one can walk by them without fears, uncertainty and danger.
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For though Laws by some men may be counted evil and perjudicial, because they lay rigours and restraints upon that beloved, darling thing call'd Liberty:
For though Laws by Some men may be counted evil and perjudicial, Because they lay rigours and restraints upon that Beloved, darling thing called Liberty:
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that there is no discreet or prudent person, but would have chosen and taken such a method to live by, could he have had the wisdom and judgment to have found it out.
that there is no discreet or prudent person, but would have chosen and taken such a method to live by, could he have had the Wisdom and judgement to have found it out.
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and by men of all Climates and Countries, and they will be continually found beneficial to bodily Health, preservers of mens Credits and Reputations, encouragers of Industry and Faithfulness, distributers of Justice, reconcilers of Enemies, favourers of the Oppressed, promoters of Love and Peace, union and agreement in all Societies,
and by men of all Climates and Countries, and they will be continually found beneficial to bodily Health, preservers of men's Credits and Reputations, encouragers of Industry and Faithfulness, distributers of justice, reconcilers of Enemies, favourers of the Oppressed, promoters of Love and Peace, Union and agreement in all Societies,
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And what Nation is there, though Heathenish and Barbarous, that could possibly complain of mischief and prejudice, should they govern themselves by these revealed Statute Laws of Heavens?
And what nation is there, though Heathenish and Barbarous, that could possibly complain of mischief and prejudice, should they govern themselves by these revealed Statute Laws of Heavens?
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We our selves can observe and see, that those Acts and Statutes which were good and useful, convenient and necessary for one Age, become weak and foolish,
We our selves can observe and see, that those Acts and Statutes which were good and useful, convenient and necessary for one Age, become weak and foolish,
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So that if we consider the truth and perfection, the Universal goodness, and perpetual fitness of these Sacred Rules, we may reasonably conclude, there is no such Guide for our Conversation as the Gospel of Christ.
So that if we Consider the truth and perfection, the Universal Goodness, and perpetual fitness of these Sacred Rules, we may reasonably conclude, there is no such Guide for our Conversation as the Gospel of christ.
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And therefore S. Paul did wisely advise his Philippians and all Christians, to be principally careful in letting their Conversations only be as becometh the Gospel of Christ.
And Therefore S. Paul did wisely Advice his Philippians and all Christians, to be principally careful in letting their Conversations only be as Becometh the Gospel of christ.
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And if we will also but consult what was partly spoken by Christ himself, and partly dictated by this Holy Spirit, we shall easily see that a Good and Holy life is most agreeable to the Contents of the Gospel.
And if we will also but consult what was partly spoken by christ himself, and partly dictated by this Holy Spirit, we shall Easily see that a Good and Holy life is most agreeable to the Contents of the Gospel.
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Secondly, It doth positively prohibit, and that under severe penalties, all and every action that renders a Man's Conversation vile and odious, base and scandalous, mean and contemptible. Namely, all carnal uncleannesses;
Secondly, It does positively prohibit, and that under severe penalties, all and every actium that renders a Man's Conversation vile and odious, base and scandalous, mean and contemptible. Namely, all carnal Uncleannesses;
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Thirdly, It presses upon us the conscientious practice of every Grace and Vertue, and to adorn our Profession and outward Conversation with the flowers and fruits of Good Works.
Thirdly, It presses upon us the conscientious practice of every Grace and Virtue, and to adorn our Profession and outward Conversation with the flowers and fruits of Good Works.
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looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all Iniquity,
looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour jesus christ, who gave himself for us, that he might Redeem us from all Iniquity,
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and purifie unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works, Titus 2. 11, 12, 13, 14 : And it was the charge of Christ to his followers, That they should let their lights shine before men, that is, be Examples and Patterns of Piety and Holiness to all the World.
and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works, Titus 2. 11, 12, 13, 14: And it was the charge of christ to his followers, That they should let their lights shine before men, that is, be Examples and Patterns of Piety and Holiness to all the World.
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So that the frame and temper of Mind and Spirit, with which we are to govern our selves, is to be meek and humble, soft and gentle, calm and moderate to all we converse with.
So that the frame and temper of Mind and Spirit, with which we Are to govern our selves, is to be meek and humble, soft and gentle, Cam and moderate to all we converse with.
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Our Saviour having call'd all Peacemakers the Children of God, and pronounc'd them happy; and also declared who are the heavenly-born Christians, even they that love one another.
Our Saviour having called all Peacemakers the Children of God, and pronounced them happy; and also declared who Are the heavenly-born Christians, even they that love one Another.
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And the most passionate and earnest request, that ever St. Paul made in his life, was that to his Colossians. Put on therefore (as the Elect of God, Holy and beloved) bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering, forbearing one another,
And the most passionate and earnest request, that ever Saint Paul made in his life, was that to his colossians. Put on Therefore (as the Elect of God, Holy and Beloved) bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering, forbearing one Another,
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As namely, all rash censuring and judging, talebearing and backbiting, whispering of lies and scandals, publishing of Libels and defamations, charging us not to give railing for railing,
As namely, all rash censuring and judging, talebearing and backbiting, whispering of lies and scandals, publishing of Libels and defamations, charging us not to give railing for railing,
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And what is the great end and design of all these Evangelical Laws? but only, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty: 1 Timothy 2. 2.
And what is the great end and Design of all these Evangelical Laws? but only, that we may led a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty: 1 Timothy 2. 2.
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And thus very briefly, I have shewed what that Conversation is, which becomes the Gospel of Christ. All which is excellently comprised in those words of the Apostle, Rom. 14.17. The Kingdom of God, that is, the Gospel-dispensation doth not consist in meats and drinks, in controversies and disputes about things Indifferent: but in solid Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Ghost.
And thus very briefly, I have showed what that Conversation is, which becomes the Gospel of christ. All which is excellently comprised in those words of the Apostle, Rom. 14.17. The Kingdom of God, that is, the Gospel-dispensation does not consist in Meats and drinks, in controversies and disputes about things Indifferent: but in solid Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Ghost.
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I pass to the Fourth. To consider the Reasons, why in Evil and Perilous Times, we should then more especially lead pure and peaceable Lives according to the Gospel of Christ.
I pass to the Fourth. To Consider the Reasons, why in Evil and Perilous Times, we should then more especially led pure and peaceable Lives according to the Gospel of christ.
and worldly affairs, which generally have their Events and Successes, according as God approves or dislikes the persons in whose hands they are plac'd.
and worldly affairs, which generally have their Events and Successes, according as God approves or dislikes the Persons in whose hands they Are placed.
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as ever any Man or Monarch did, and who had observed that Providence did always interpose his Wisdom and power in the ordering and disposing of all things here below, did at last conclude with this Maxim;
as ever any Man or Monarch did, and who had observed that Providence did always interpose his Wisdom and power in the ordering and disposing of all things Here below, did At last conclude with this Maxim;
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That the Greatest worldly Power, and the deepest Policies of States-men were weak and foolish, if God did not take the Actors under his Countenance and Protection.
That the Greatest worldly Power, and the Deepest Policies of Statesmen were weak and foolish, if God did not take the Actors under his Countenance and Protection.
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Nay, though David was considerably assisted sometimes by Princes and Allies, and though he had often seen the undaunted briskness and courage of his own Souldiers in many Battels,
Nay, though David was considerably assisted sometime by Princes and Allies, and though he had often seen the undaunted briskness and courage of his own Soldiers in many Battles,
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and secretly conspire to surprize and fall upon Nehemiah and the Jews, just as they were employed and busie in building the walls of Jerusalem? But God, saith the Text, defeated this stratagem;
and secretly conspire to surprise and fallen upon Nehemiah and the jews, just as they were employed and busy in building the walls of Jerusalem? But God, Says the Text, defeated this stratagem;
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In all David 's Kingdom there was not a greater States-man than Achitophel, and we find he proved a good Counsellor as long as he was Loyal to his Prince: But when he entred into a conspiracy with Absalom, to raise a War and Rebellion against his King and Father,
In all David is Kingdom there was not a greater Statesman than Ahithophel, and we find he proved a good Counsellor as long as he was Loyal to his Prince: But when he entered into a Conspiracy with Absalom, to raise a War and Rebellion against his King and Father,
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how soon was all his wisdom turned into foolishness? And the Text tells us it was God himself that did it; 2 Sam. 17.14. For the Lord had appointed to defeat the good Counsel of Achitophel, to the intent that the Lord might bring evil upon Absalom.
how soon was all his Wisdom turned into foolishness? And the Text tells us it was God himself that did it; 2 Sam. 17.14. For the Lord had appointed to defeat the good Counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the Lord might bring evil upon Absalom.
For according to the measure of God's will revealed, and the usual proceedings of Providence in this World, we shall find that Good and Holy Men have never been forsaken of God, in any portion of their Lives.
For according to the measure of God's will revealed, and the usual proceedings of Providence in this World, we shall find that Good and Holy Men have never been forsaken of God, in any portion of their Lives.
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For God is such a Lover of Goodness and Righteousness, and what is like himself, that he hath given us all possible Assurances of providing for the Innocent, defending the Helpless, relieving the Oppressed,
For God is such a Lover of goodness and Righteousness, and what is like himself, that he hath given us all possible Assurances of providing for the Innocent, defending the Helpless, relieving the Oppressed,
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Upon which account it is, that God is so oft in Scripture call'd a Tower, a Castle, a Fortress, a Rock of Defence, a Refuge in due time of Trouble, a Saviour and Mighty Deliverer.
Upon which account it is, that God is so oft in Scripture called a Tower, a Castle, a Fortress, a Rock of Defence, a Refuge in due time of Trouble, a Saviour and Mighty Deliverer.
And if we can but in any reasonable measure imitate David in his sincere Piety and Holiness, we shall then have the same cause and occasion to say with him, That the Angel of the Lord pitcheth his Tent round about them that fear him.
And if we can but in any reasonable measure imitate David in his sincere Piety and Holiness, we shall then have the same cause and occasion to say with him, That the Angel of the Lord pitcheth his Tent round about them that Fear him.
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That he is a Sun and a Shield, that he will give grace and glory, and no good thing will he with-hold from them that walk uprightly, Psalm 84.11. Suitable to which are those words so confidently spoken by St. Paul: We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, Romans 8. 28. To which may be adjoyned the assurance of Christ himself.
That he is a Sun and a Shield, that he will give grace and glory, and no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly, Psalm 84.11. Suitable to which Are those words so confidently spoken by Saint Paul: We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, Romans 8. 28. To which may be adjoined the assurance of christ himself.
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If ye seek first the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness, all these things shall be added unto you, Matth. 6. 33. Seeing then that a Holy Religious Life is so beneficially operative and prevailing with God, we ought in evil and perilous days to be then most carefully employed in it.
If you seek First the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness, all these things shall be added unto you, Matthew 6. 33. Seeing then that a Holy Religious Life is so beneficially operative and prevailing with God, we ought in evil and perilous days to be then most carefully employed in it.
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And that a good and holy Life is thus prevalent with God, to protect and defend, save and deliver us in evil and dangerous times, we have the Testimony of Men in all Ages, both of the Jewish and Christian Church, who by one signal Demonstration have declared it to be an undoubted Truth,
And that a good and holy Life is thus prevalent with God, to Pact and defend, save and deliver us in evil and dangerous times, we have the Testimony of Men in all Ages, both of the Jewish and Christian Church, who by one signal Demonstration have declared it to be an undoubted Truth,
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And this Demonstration was their usual exercise of one solemn Religious Duty or Service, peculiarly appropriated to the particular time of worldly Adversity and Temporal Judgments, call'd by the name of Fasting and Humiliation.
And this Demonstration was their usual exercise of one solemn Religious Duty or Service, peculiarly appropriated to the particular time of worldly Adversity and Temporal Judgments, called by the name of Fasting and Humiliation.
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But against what I have said, I know it will be Objected, That though it be true, that God in his revealed will hath given Promises and Assurances of providing for,
But against what I have said, I know it will be Objected, That though it be true, that God in his revealed will hath given Promises and Assurances of providing for,
and protecting and defending the Good and Righteous, yet we see frequently in the outward Dispensations of Providence, that God is not always firm to his word.
and protecting and defending the Good and Righteous, yet we see frequently in the outward Dispensations of Providence, that God is not always firm to his word.
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And therefore God makes use of Prosperous wicked Men, as Rods to correct them, who thorough their own Carelesness or Idleness might be much better than they are.
And Therefore God makes use of Prosperous wicked Men, as Rods to correct them, who through their own Carelessness or Idleness might be much better than they Are.
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And it's very Probable, that God afflicts and chastises Christendom with the Turks, because All sorts of Christians so much neglect the living answerably to their Religion.
And it's very Probable, that God afflicts and chastises Christendom with the Turks, Because All sorts of Christians so much neglect the living answerably to their Religion.
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And for ought any Man can yet see or know to the contrary, We may reasonably Judge, that God will suffer the Turks and Papists to Prosper and Prevail, the one over Christians in General, the other over Protestants in Particular, till such time as both are more zealous and careful than they are now, to let their Conversations be as becometh the Gospel of Christ.
And for ought any Man can yet see or know to the contrary, We may reasonably Judge, that God will suffer the Turks and Papists to Prosper and Prevail, the one over Christians in General, the other over Protestants in Particular, till such time as both Are more zealous and careful than they Are now, to let their Conversations be as Becometh the Gospel of christ.
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But Secondly, Another Reason why in Evil and Perilous Times we ought then to be most Holy and Good, is this, That thereby we may stop the mouths of our Gainsayers,
But Secondly, another Reason why in Evil and Perilous Times we ought then to be most Holy and Good, is this, That thereby we may stop the mouths of our Gainsayers,
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No, the only way of silencing our Adversaries, and taking them off from Slandering and Reviling of us, is to abstain from the evil things, which may give them a just cause of doing it.
No, the only Way of silencing our Adversaries, and taking them off from Slandering and Reviling of us, is to abstain from the evil things, which may give them a just cause of doing it.
And though the World will still be pestered with such Critical and Malicious Inquisitors, as will Censure and Condemn the most harmless and Inoffensive Actions, (and which they would allow to be so,
And though the World will still be pestered with such Critical and Malicious Inquisitors, as will Censure and Condemn the most harmless and Inoffensive Actions, (and which they would allow to be so,
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And what was the Reason, that S. Peter charged his Converts to be Quiet and Peaceable, Subject and Obedient to Magistrates and Governors? Only that thereby They might stop the mouths of their Adversaries, who had Represented them at Caesar 's Court, to be men of Turbulent, Factious and Seditious Spirits:
And what was the Reason, that S. Peter charged his Converts to be Quiet and Peaceable, Subject and Obedient to Magistrates and Governors? Only that thereby They might stop the mouths of their Adversaries, who had Represented them At Caesar is Court, to be men of Turbulent, Factious and Seditious Spirits:
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And in another place he Advises them to keep and preserve a Good Conscience, for in time it will make them ashamed, that falsly accuse you, 1 Pet. 3. 16. I shall conclude this Second Reason with the Caution of S. Paul, Ephes. 5. 15, 16. See that you walk Circumspectly, not as Fools, but as Wise:
And in Another place he Advises them to keep and preserve a Good Conscience, for in time it will make them ashamed, that falsely accuse you, 1 Pet. 3. 16. I shall conclude this Second Reason with the Caution of S. Paul, Ephesians 5. 15, 16. See that you walk Circumspectly, not as Fools, but as Wise:
And that you walk in Wisdom toward them that are without, Redeeming the time, Colos. 4. 5. Thirdly, We ought most especially to Guide our Conversations only by the Gospel of Christ, in Evil and Dangerous Times;
And that you walk in Wisdom towards them that Are without, Redeeming the time, Colos 4. 5. Thirdly, We ought most especially to Guide our Conversations only by the Gospel of christ, in Evil and Dangerous Times;
then certainly it will be a very Doubtful and Hazardous Case, whether the means I use, will ever prevent that Evil or Misery, which I thought and concluded they would.
then Certainly it will be a very Doubtful and Hazardous Case, whither the means I use, will ever prevent that Evil or Misery, which I Thought and concluded they would.
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And the Reason is plain, because I take upon me, and that upon my own contrivance and Design, to do that for my safety and Preservation, which my own Conscience (if Guided by God's Will) will tell me, I cannot expect God's Blessing and Assistance in,
And the Reason is plain, Because I take upon me, and that upon my own contrivance and Design, to do that for my safety and Preservation, which my own Conscience (if Guided by God's Will) will tell me, I cannot expect God's Blessing and Assistance in,
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Imprisonment and parting with an Head, is an intolerable Affliction : To one that spends his Time and Strength in Jollity and Pleasures, the thoughts of Dying is Dreadful and Troublesome.
Imprisonment and parting with an Head, is an intolerable Affliction: To one that spends his Time and Strength in Jollity and Pleasures, the thoughts of Dying is Dreadful and Troublesome.
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In short, The more like we are to Christ in the constant Course of a Good and Vertuous Life, the more able shall we be to suffer with him, and like him:
In short, The more like we Are to christ in the constant Course of a Good and Virtuous Life, the more able shall we be to suffer with him, and like him:
but closely and earnestly to follow this Best Guide and Surest Rule: Only to take all care and heed, that our Lives and Conversations be, becometh the Gospel of Christ.
but closely and earnestly to follow this Best Guide and Surest Rule: Only to take all care and heed, that our Lives and Conversations be, Becometh the Gospel of christ.
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Whatever Methods others in Distress and Danger may choose to take and follow, yet let us shew our selves the true Christians, by making the Laws of Christ,
Whatever Methods Others in Distress and Danger may choose to take and follow, yet let us show our selves the true Christians, by making the Laws of christ,
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For sure we are, that the Guidance and Directions of the Wisest Councellors upon Earth are not so free from Errors and Defects, deceiveableness and Dangers,
For sure we Are, that the Guidance and Directions of the Wisest Councillors upon Earth Are not so free from Errors and Defects, deceivableness and Dangers,
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And none can or will dare to speak against this, but Platonick Republicans, Hobbean Politicians, Atheistical Statesmen, and those who dislike the Gospel,
And none can or will Dare to speak against this, but Platonic Republicans, Hobbean Politicians, Atheistical Statesmen, and those who dislike the Gospel,
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And the Devil with Agents and Instruments as Malicious and Cruel as himself, have plotted and contrived (as it were in Hell) our Total overthrow and Desolation.
And the devil with Agents and Instruments as Malicious and Cruel as himself, have plotted and contrived (as it were in Hell) our Total overthrow and Desolation.
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And if Providence, for Wise and Just Reasons (though Unintelligible to Us) shall suffer Wicked and Unreasonable Men to ride over our Heads, and trample us into picees;
And if Providence, for Wise and Just Reasons (though Unintelligible to Us) shall suffer Wicked and Unreasonable Men to ride over our Heads, and trample us into picees;
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What is there can fit us for the endurance of such Sufferings? but the applying our selves in time to the learning and practice of Self denial, Contempt of the World,
What is there can fit us for the endurance of such Sufferings? but the applying our selves in time to the learning and practice of Self denial, Contempt of the World,
This indeed is the Customary, but Deplorable sin and folly of our Nation, though Christian and Protestant too, to Repose all its Trust, Confidence and Safety upon its own Councils, and upon its own Strength;
This indeed is the Customary, but Deplorable since and folly of our nation, though Christian and Protestant too, to Repose all its Trust, Confidence and Safety upon its own Councils, and upon its own Strength;
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Oh never never think that you shall be delivered out of all your Troubles, as long as by your loose and profane lives you Provoke God to be your Enemy, Tempt the Devil to do his worst,
O never never think that you shall be Delivered out of all your Troubles, as long as by your lose and profane lives you Provoke God to be your Enemy, Tempt the devil to do his worst,
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and gave It strength to Travel into all Countries, and that was God's Blessing upon the faithful Endeavours and exemplary Holy lives of its Professors.
and gave It strength to Travel into all Countries, and that was God's Blessing upon the faithful Endeavours and exemplary Holy lives of its Professors.
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Oh Consider therefore, and Mournfully Pity the Distressed and Distracted State of this our Protestant Jerusalem! And let us like men of Prudence and Valour countermine this Popish Plot of ruining us by Divisions, with Resolutions of Uniting to the Maintenance and Defence of our Established Government and Religion.
O Consider Therefore, and Mournfully Pity the Distressed and Distracted State of this our Protestant Jerusalem! And let us like men of Prudence and Valour countermine this Popish Plot of ruining us by Divisions, with Resolutions of Uniting to the Maintenance and Defence of our Established Government and Religion.
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neither Riches, nor Honours, neither Profit, nor Pleasure, neither Favour, nor Friends can exempt them from it, Heavens decree is past, that all that sin must die, and there is no appeal;
neither Riches, nor Honours, neither Profit, nor Pleasure, neither Favour, nor Friends can exempt them from it, Heavens Decree is past, that all that since must die, and there is no appeal;
some go suddenly, others by degrees, not one half of the world arrives to the natural age of man, threescore years and ten; and those that do, their bodies become their burthens,
Some go suddenly, Others by Degrees, not one half of the world arrives to the natural age of man, threescore Years and ten; and those that do, their bodies become their burdens,
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he dieth, and wasteth away, he giveth up the Ghost, and where is he? This is the startling and amazing question that troubles the greater part of man-kind,
he Dieth, and wastes away, he gives up the Ghost, and where is he? This is the startling and amazing question that Troubles the greater part of mankind,
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he was one of the three that were admitted to Mount Tabor at the glorious Transfiguration of Christ, where he saw his face shine as the Sun, and his rayment white as the light;
he was one of the three that were admitted to Mount Tabor At the glorious Transfiguration of christ, where he saw his face shine as the Sun, and his raiment white as the Light;
and where he heard a voice out of a bright cloud that over-shadowed him and the rest, saying, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, hear ye him:
and where he herd a voice out of a bright cloud that overshadowed him and the rest, saying, This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased, hear you him:
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he was the person to whose care Christ commended his Mother the Blessed Virgin Mary, for by his last Will and Testament made upon the Cross (where there were witness enough by) he appointed him to be her Guardian, whereupon he took her into his own house,
he was the person to whose care christ commended his Mother the Blessed Virgae Marry, for by his last Will and Testament made upon the Cross (where there were witness enough by) he appointed him to be her Guardian, whereupon he took her into his own house,
and so it was, for being in the Spirit, or a spiritual rapture, extasie, or transportation, he heard a voice from Heaven, of which voice I may truly say what the Jews out of flattery blasphemously said of the Voice of Herod when he made an Oration unto them, It is the voice of a God and not of a man:
and so it was, for being in the Spirit, or a spiritual rapture, ecstasy, or transportation, he herd a voice from Heaven, of which voice I may truly say what the jews out of flattery blasphemously said of the Voice of Herod when he made an Oration unto them, It is the voice of a God and not of a man:
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it was a sweet, comfortable, reviving voice, it made amends for the sad cry of that voice we hear of, Isai. 40. 6. All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof as the flower of the field;
it was a sweet, comfortable, reviving voice, it made amends for the sad cry of that voice we hear of, Isaiah 40. 6. All Flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof as the flower of the field;
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and to assure us he will be as good as his promise, he sent this voice from Heaven to tell us, that they that die in the Lord shall live again, and be Blessed for ever.
and to assure us he will be as good as his promise, he sent this voice from Heaven to tell us, that they that die in the Lord shall live again, and be Blessed for ever.
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The voice from Heaven commanded John to Write: How then dare any Papist say, that the Evangelists and Apostles had no command from God to write their Gospels and Epistles,
The voice from Heaven commanded John to Write: How then Dare any Papist say, that the Evangelists and Apostles had no command from God to write their Gospels and Epistles,
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but in determining what it is, and wherein it consists, there is a great dispute, some placing it in pleasure, some in honour, some in riches, some in knowledge, some in vertue.
but in determining what it is, and wherein it consists, there is a great dispute, Some placing it in pleasure, Some in honour, Some in riches, Some in knowledge, Some in virtue.
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St. Austin's Observation out of Varro is well known, that there are between two and three hundred several Opinions concerning the Soveraign Good, in the enjoyment of which Blessedness consists.
Saint Austin's Observation out of Varro is well known, that there Are between two and three hundred several Opinions Concerning the Sovereign Good, in the enjoyment of which Blessedness consists.
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The present enjoyment of him here in this life is termed the blessedness of the way, the blessedness of expectation, the blessedness of Grace : the Future enjoyment of him hereafter in the life to come is termed the blessedness of the country, the blessedness of fruition, the blessedness of glory.
The present enjoyment of him Here in this life is termed the blessedness of the Way, the blessedness of expectation, the blessedness of Grace: the Future enjoyment of him hereafter in the life to come is termed the blessedness of the country, the blessedness of fruition, the blessedness of glory.
The blessedness of this life is so imperfect, that it is scarce to be termed Blessedness, we being so compassed about with sin and temptation, trouble and sorrow.
The blessedness of this life is so imperfect, that it is scarce to be termed Blessedness, we being so compassed about with since and temptation, trouble and sorrow.
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But if this be so, that the dead are the only Blessed, Why say some, do we not die that we may be Blessed? like as Scipio hearing his Father tell of these Glories the Soul enjoys in immortality, say'd,
But if this be so, that the dead Are the only Blessed, Why say Some, do we not die that we may be Blessed? like as Scipio hearing his Father tell of these Glories the Soul enjoys in immortality, said,
why do I tarry thus long upon earth? why do not I hasten to die? No, death is to be waited, not hasted : They that hasten their own death to avoid shame with Achitophel, or to fly the terror of a guilty conscience with Judas, or to prevent an intended villany with Pelagia, or to be thought valorous with Rasis, or to gain immortality with Cato Ʋlicensis, and some others, who hearing of the immortality of the Soul, made-away themselves to go the sooner to that Immortality;
why do I tarry thus long upon earth? why do not I hasten to die? No, death is to be waited, not hasted: They that hasten their own death to avoid shame with Ahithophel, or to fly the terror of a guilty conscience with Judas, or to prevent an intended villainy with Pelagia, or to be Thought valorous with Rasis, or to gain immortality with Cato Ʋlicensis, and Some Others, who hearing of the immortality of the Soul, made-away themselves to go the sooner to that Immortality;
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no, it is far otherwise, for they that die in their sins shall loose the vision and fruition of Almlghty God, the society of Angels and Saints, the joyes and pleasures of Heaven,
no, it is Far otherwise, for they that die in their Sins shall lose the vision and fruition of Almlghty God, the society of Angels and Saints, the Joys and pleasures of Heaven,
and they shall be cast into Hell the place of darkness, torment, and woe, there to suffer unquenchable flames, a worm never dying, that is to say, the perpetual guilt of a tormenting conscience, binding in chains of misery, conversing with Devils, weeping,
and they shall be cast into Hell the place of darkness, torment, and woe, there to suffer unquenchable flames, a worm never dying, that is to say, the perpetual guilt of a tormenting conscience, binding in chains of misery, conversing with Devils, weeping,
Non entis nulla est affectio, that which hath no being hath no property, but the dead have this property, that they are Blessed, therefore they must needs be alive again, dead they may be to the world,
Non entis nulla est affectio, that which hath no being hath no property, but the dead have this property, that they Are Blessed, Therefore they must needs be alive again, dead they may be to the world,
for all live unto him, Luke 20. 38. Hence we may likewise gather something to verifie that saying of the Apostle, Death is swallowed up in Victory, for being there can be no felicity where death hath a victory, the dead's being blessed shews they have got a conquest and victory over death,
for all live unto him, Lycia 20. 38. Hence we may likewise gather something to verify that saying of the Apostle, Death is swallowed up in Victory, for being there can be no felicity where death hath a victory, the dead's being blessed shows they have god a conquest and victory over death,
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That Martyrs are blessed is a truth sure and certain, for our Saviour himself saith, He that loseth his life for my sake, and the Gospels, shall find it. But though Martyrs have a certain and a great share in this blessedness,
That Martyrs Are blessed is a truth sure and certain, for our Saviour himself Says, He that loses his life for my sake, and the Gospels, shall find it. But though Martyrs have a certain and a great share in this blessedness,
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and though their Crowns may be deck'd with richer Jewels than other mens; yet others may have Crowns, and a proportionable share of Glory as well as they.
and though their Crowns may be decked with Richer Jewels than other men's; yet Others may have Crowns, and a proportionable share of Glory as well as they.
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and that die charitably, forgiving all the world, after the example of Christ, and his Proto-martyr St. Stephen; and that die peaceably, having made peace with God,
and that die charitably, forgiving all the world, After the Exampl of christ, and his Protomartyr Saint Stephen; and that die peaceably, having made peace with God,
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and peace, may be said to die in the Lord, and be concluded blessed. But if we desire to die in the Lord, as all good Christians should do, we must resolve to live in the Lord,
and peace, may be said to die in the Lord, and be concluded blessed. But if we desire to die in the Lord, as all good Christians should do, we must resolve to live in the Lord,
And this denotes the time when their blessedness begins, 'tis NONLATINALPHABET, from henceforth. Some refer this to the time of the former Vision of John, as a consolation to those that should suffer the persecution fore-told therein,
And this denotes the time when their blessedness begins, it's, from henceforth. some refer this to the time of the former Vision of John, as a consolation to those that should suffer the persecution foretold therein,
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and that their persecutions should be so sore, that they were happiest who died soonest, that within a while should be taken out of this life from doing their part in the evil to come, that should die quickly,
and that their persecutions should be so soar, that they were Happiest who died soonest, that within a while should be taken out of this life from doing their part in the evil to come, that should die quickly,
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Others refer it to the Resurrection, and the day of Judgment, the time when those that die in the Lord shall be raised to a blessed life, the time spoken of, Rev. 11.18.
Others refer it to the Resurrection, and the day of Judgement, the time when those that die in the Lord shall be raised to a blessed life, the time spoken of, Rev. 11.18.
Others refer it to the hour of death; as if the sense were this, that they that die in the Lord, from the time of their death, from that very instant they are blessed;
Others refer it to the hour of death; as if the sense were this, that they that die in the Lord, from the time of their death, from that very instant they Are blessed;
The same day that the Penitent Thief expired on the Cross, the same day was he with Christ in Paradice. Pious Souls when once they are absent from the body, they are quickly present with the Lord; when once they depart, they are blessed from henceforth: And of this we are further assured,
The same day that the Penitent Thief expired on the Cross, the same day was he with christ in Paradise. Pious Souls when once they Are absent from the body, they Are quickly present with the Lord; when once they depart, they Are blessed from henceforth: And of this we Are further assured,
as by the voice from Heaven, so by the Spirit of God it is so, Yea saith the Spirit. Let Heathens and Hereticks deny or doubt the Immortality of the Soul, the Resurrection of the Body,
as by the voice from Heaven, so by the Spirit of God it is so, Yea Says the Spirit. Let heathens and Heretics deny or doubt the Immortality of the Soul, the Resurrection of the Body,
and let wicked and ungodly men deny these things because they live no better, for they fancy them not to be because they would not have them to be, their guilty consciences telling them that if such things be, it will be ill with them:
and let wicked and ungodly men deny these things Because they live no better, for they fancy them not to be Because they would not have them to be, their guilty Consciences telling them that if such things be, it will be ill with them:
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for the Spirit saith so in divers places of Scripture, telling us that the death of good men that die in the Lord is pretious in his sight, that there is hope in their end, that all tears shall be wiped from their eyes, that they shall enter into joy, that there is a Crown of righteousness laid up for them, that they shall be with Christ, that they shall rest from their Labors, and that their works shall follow them. And herein their Blessedness consists, viz. in a relaxation of their Labours, and a retribution of their Works; in that they have Rest and Recompence;
for the Spirit Says so in diverse places of Scripture, telling us that the death of good men that die in the Lord is precious in his sighed, that there is hope in their end, that all tears shall be wiped from their eyes, that they shall enter into joy, that there is a Crown of righteousness laid up for them, that they shall be with christ, that they shall rest from their Labors, and that their works shall follow them. And herein their Blessedness consists, viz. in a relaxation of their Labours, and a retribution of their Works; in that they have Rest and Recompense;
their endeavour to get, care to keep, avarice to increase, fear to loose their Riches, these torment them and disturb their happiness as well as repose.
their endeavour to get, care to keep, avarice to increase, Fear to lose their Riches, these torment them and disturb their happiness as well as repose.
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The best Christians they are, with Paul, In labours more abundant, exercised dayly in mortifying the flesh with its affections and lusts, in denying and even crucifying themselves for those sins that crucified Christ;
The best Christians they Are, with Paul, In labours more abundant, exercised daily in mortifying the Flesh with its affections and Lustiest, in denying and even crucifying themselves for those Sins that Crucified christ;
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and sorrows with sins, and troubles with sorrows, so that the comforts of this life are rather Solatia miserorum quam gaudia beatorum, comforts of those that are miserable, rather than joyes of those that are happy;
and sorrows with Sins, and Troubles with sorrows, so that the comforts of this life Are rather Solatia miserorum quam Gaudia beatorum, comforts of those that Are miserable, rather than Joys of those that Are happy;
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The Papists would have us believe that after death the Souls of men enter into Purgatory, there to suffer sorrow and torment for a while, till they be purged and fitted for the region of bliss;
The Papists would have us believe that After death the Souls of men enter into Purgatory, there to suffer sorrow and torment for a while, till they be purged and fitted for the region of bliss;
Others will have it in Mount Aetna, Vesuvius, or some such burning Mongibels. Another is so ridiculous as to fancy it in an hill of Ireland: the Torments, one will have them to be only by fire, another by fire and water, a third neither by fire nor water,
Others will have it in Mount Aetna, Vesuvius, or Some such burning Mongibels. another is so ridiculous as to fancy it in an hill of Ireland: the Torments, one will have them to be only by fire, Another by fire and water, a third neither by fire nor water,
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This Text is so clear against it, that (as we are told) a Famous Doctor of the Church of Rome, and one of the Sorbon-Colledge, Picherellus by name, did ingeniously confess St. John had in these few words put out the fire of Purgatory: They that die in the Lord rest from their Labours, they suffer nothing, only they do something, that is, cease not day and night, saying, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, which was,
This Text is so clear against it, that (as we Are told) a Famous Doctor of the Church of Rome, and one of the Sorbon-Colledge, Picherellus by name, did ingeniously confess Saint John had in these few words put out the fire of Purgatory: They that die in the Lord rest from their Labours, they suffer nothing, only they do something, that is, cease not day and night, saying, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, which was,
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and well may he become our Text who was himself a Living Sermon, for his life was truly Doctrinal, he living in the Lord, and his death a good Application, he dying in the Lord.
and well may he become our Text who was himself a Living Sermon, for his life was truly Doctrinal, he living in the Lord, and his death a good Application, he dying in the Lord.
Chastity (a rare Virtue indeed in this Debauched Age, wherein many take a pride in sin that they may be of the fashion, adventuring to take Crimes upon Trust,
Chastity (a rare Virtue indeed in this Debauched Age, wherein many take a pride in since that they may be of the fashion, adventuring to take Crimes upon Trust,
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and to perish by Credit) this rare vertue of Chastity was conspicuous in him. And so was Temperance, his moderation in this Point is well known unto all men,
and to perish by Credit) this rare virtue of Chastity was conspicuous in him. And so was Temperance, his moderation in this Point is well known unto all men,
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As for his charity to the Poor, though some perhaps suspected it, because he joyned with others in putting the Law in execution against Vagabonds and wandring Beggars, there was a mistake in it;
As for his charity to the Poor, though Some perhaps suspected it, Because he joined with Others in putting the Law in execution against Vagabonds and wandering Beggars, there was a mistake in it;
Mendicus est qui Publice stipem petit, Pauper qui non potest se sustentare, &c. a Beggar is one that publickly seeks for Relief, wandring about, betaking himself to no calling,
Beggar est qui Publice stipem petit, Pauper qui non potest se sustentare, etc. a Beggar is one that publicly seeks for Relief, wandering about, betaking himself to no calling,
or else because his charge is greater than his Labour can maintain : As for the first sort, vagrant Beggars, the Law saith, there shall be none among you;
or Else Because his charge is greater than his Labour can maintain: As for the First sort, vagrant Beggars, the Law Says, there shall be none among you;
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From his charity I pass to his hospitality, of which (having greater things to acquaint you with) I shall only say this, that to those who came unto him, his Table was free, his Provision plentiful, and his welcom hearty:
From his charity I pass to his hospitality, of which (having greater things to acquaint you with) I shall only say this, that to those who Come unto him, his Table was free, his Provision plentiful, and his welcome hearty:
The beautifying of this part of the House of God was a work commendable in it self, more for the time, in that he did it before he repaired his own House;
The beautifying of this part of the House of God was a work commendable in it self, more for the time, in that he did it before he repaired his own House;
And for an Augmentation to this Vicaridge, he hath given and settled by Will the Tythes of two Townships in this Parish, viz. Lady Holton, and Aill Holton, which after the expiration of one Life, by which they are at present held from the Church, will return to the Church again.
And for an Augmentation to this Vicarage, he hath given and settled by Will the Tithes of two Townships in this Parish, viz. Lady Holden, and Aill Holden, which After the expiration of one Life, by which they Are At present held from the Church, will return to the Church again.
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afterwards he joyned with the Congregation in the Publick, conforming himself all along to the Service and Ceremonies of the Church of England: he was a constant Guest at the Lords Table, to which he bare such a reverence, that during his stay in the Church, he seldom or never turned his back towards it,
afterwards he joined with the Congregation in the Public, conforming himself all along to the Service and Ceremonies of the Church of England: he was a constant Guest At the lords Table, to which he bore such a Reverence, that during his stay in the Church, he seldom or never turned his back towards it,
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After this his Sickness increased, Nature decayed, and he dyed of a Feaver, a fiery Disease, which we hope proved to him like Elia's fiery Chariot that conveyed him up to Heaven.
After this his Sickness increased, Nature decayed, and he died of a Fever, a fiery Disease, which we hope proved to him like Elia's fiery Chariot that conveyed him up to Heaven.
