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A SERMON Preached before the KING and QUEEN.
A SERMON Preached before the KING and QUEEN.
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Acts XXIV. 16. And herein do I Exercise my self, to have always a Conscience void of offence toward God and toward Man.
Acts XXIV. 16. And herein do I Exercise my self, to have always a Conscience void of offence towards God and towards Man.
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THESE were the words of the Great Apostle St. Paul, when he was Arraigned at Caesarea; when Ananias and the Elders were Parties to accuse him;
THESE were the words of the Great Apostle Saint Paul, when he was Arraigned At Caesarea; when Ananias and the Elders were Parties to accuse him;
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when the Eloquent Tertullus was Counsel to prosecute him;
when the Eloquent Tertullus was Counsel to prosecute him;
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when Felix was the Judge, and many desperate Witnesses were ready to depose the falsest things against him;
when Felix was the Judge, and many desperate Witnesses were ready to depose the falsest things against him;
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in Circumstances so dangerous, that no way seem'd open for Innocence to escape; this was the Apostles Defence and Comfort, the Testimony of a good Conscience.
in circumstances so dangerous, that no Way seemed open for Innocence to escape; this was the Apostles Defence and Comfort, the Testimony of a good Conscience.
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This (said he) I confess, that after the way which the Jews call Heresy, This (said he) I confess, that After the Way which the jews call Heresy,
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so worship I the God of my Fathers, believing all things which are written in the Law and the Prophets;
so worship I the God of my Father's, believing all things which Are written in the Law and the prophets;
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and have Hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a Resurrection of the Dead:
and have Hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a Resurrection of the Dead:
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And herein do I exercise my self, to have always a Conscience void of offence toward God and toward Man. And herein do I exercise my self, to have always a Conscience void of offence towards God and towards Man.
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That we may rightly understand this matter, we must consider a little, what it is to have a Conscience void of offence, which was the ground of the Apostle's Plea.
That we may rightly understand this matter, we must Consider a little, what it is to have a Conscience void of offence, which was the ground of the Apostle's Plea.
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Conscience in general, signifies a Man's Judgment or Opinion, as it relates to Action. That Noble Faculty of the Soul;
Conscience in general, signifies a Man's Judgement or Opinion, as it relates to Actium. That Noble Faculty of the Soul;
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the Understanding, when it looks and enquires into things, whether they be True or False, is fuly called the Speculative Judgement: But when it is employed about something that is to be done,
the Understanding, when it looks and enquires into things, whither they be True or False, is Fully called the Speculative Judgement: But when it is employed about something that is to be done,
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and examines will them in he Good or Evil, it is called by Moralists, the Practick Judgment; and by Divines Conscience. And the Office of Conscience is two-fold;
and examines will them in he Good or Evil, it is called by Moralists, the Practic Judgement; and by Divines Conscience. And the Office of Conscience is twofold;
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to direct one in acting, and then to pass a Censure up on his Actions: Before the thing is done, Conscience serves as a Tutor to advise and teach;
to Direct one in acting, and then to pass a Censure up on his Actions: Before the thing is done, Conscience serves as a Tutor to Advice and teach;
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and after the Fact is over, it serves as a Judge, either to acquit, or to condemn him for it.
and After the Fact is over, it serves as a Judge, either to acquit, or to condemn him for it.
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So that to have a Conscience void of Offence, is in the Apostle's sense, to be powerfully govern'd by one's Conscience in the faithful discharge of his Duty;
So that to have a Conscience void of Offence, is in the Apostle's sense, to be powerfully governed by one's Conscience in the faithful discharge of his Duty;
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and so to follow the Light which is in his Understanding, as not to fall into any known Sin,
and so to follow the Light which is in his Understanding, as not to fallen into any known since,
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nor to act any thing which will gall and wound his Mind in the consequence.
nor to act any thing which will Gall and wound his Mind in the consequence.
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When a Man is conscious to himself, that according to the best of his Endeavours, he has been careful to express his Duty to God and Man;
When a Man is conscious to himself, that according to the best of his Endeavours, he has been careful to express his Duty to God and Man;
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when his Conscience governs him rightly, and makes him chearful; when it gives him true Advice, and Spiritual Comfort;
when his Conscience governs him rightly, and makes him cheerful; when it gives him true advice, and Spiritual Comfort;
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when it is Honest in it's Directions, and Delightful in it's Rewards; then he may be rightly said to have a Conscience void of Offence.
when it is Honest in it's Directions, and Delightful in it's Rewards; then he may be rightly said to have a Conscience void of Offence.
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This the Apostle protested now in open Court, was his constant Exercise: But this must be understood chiefly of the time after his Conversion, to Christianity.
This the Apostle protested now in open Court, was his constant Exercise: But this must be understood chiefly of the time After his Conversion, to Christianity.
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For while he was yet a Jew and a zealous Pharisee, his Conscience was not void of all Offence:
For while he was yet a Jew and a zealous Pharisee, his Conscience was not void of all Offence:
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We know what his Sins were, and with what Penitence and Freedom he lamented them afterwards.
We know what his Sins were, and with what Penitence and Freedom he lamented them afterwards.
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Yet this is to be said on his behalf, that for ought we find, he was a Man of sincere Intentions all along.
Yet this is to be said on his behalf, that for ought we find, he was a Man of sincere Intentions all along.
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Tho' he was zealous for the Law, and persecuted Christianity, and was guilty of the Blood of the Proto-martyr St. Stephen, yet in all this he followed his Judgment at that time.
Though he was zealous for the Law, and persecuted Christianity, and was guilty of the Blood of the Protomartyr Saint Stephen, yet in all this he followed his Judgement At that time.
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His great fault was not so much in his Will as in his Understanding: His Prejudices were strong and powerful;
His great fault was not so much in his Will as in his Understanding: His Prejudices were strong and powerful;
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his Education carry'd a mighty hand over him, and the concurrent Zeal of the Priests and Elders did very much help to inflame him still;
his Education carried a mighty hand over him, and the concurrent Zeal of the Priests and Elders did very much help to inflame him still;
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so that he thought in his Conscience he was bound to do many things contrary to the Name of Jesus, as he seriously and solemnly professed, Act. 26. 9. He was a sad Example of Humane Infirmity:
so that he Thought in his Conscience he was bound to do many things contrary to the Name of jesus, as he seriously and solemnly professed, Act. 26. 9. He was a sad Exampl of Humane Infirmity:
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And as we learn by it, to extend our Charity and Compassion to those whose Consciences are mis-lead after that manner;
And as we Learn by it, to extend our Charity and Compassion to those whose Consciences Are mislead After that manner;
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so He himself became a great Object of God's Compassion; his Errors serv'd to lessen his Guilt;
so He himself became a great Object of God's Compassion; his Errors served to lessen his Gilded;
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and he obtained Mercy, because he sinned ignorantly in Unbelief, 1 Tim. 1. 13.
and he obtained Mercy, Because he sinned ignorantly in Unbelief, 1 Tim. 1. 13.
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But when he came to be throughly enlightned by the Son of Righteousness, and his Conscience was set to rights, it was his stedfast Resolution and fixt Endeavour to keep it more in Charity than the Apple of his Eye:
But when he Come to be thoroughly enlightened by the Son of Righteousness, and his Conscience was Set to rights, it was his steadfast Resolution and fixed Endeavour to keep it more in Charity than the Apple of his Eye:
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As a Man that has once broken his Bones by chance, is very careful lest he slip again;
As a Man that has once broken his Bones by chance, is very careful lest he slip again;
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so was the Apostle after his Conversion, industriously bent upon keeping his Conscience from every the least Wound or Blow.
so was the Apostle After his Conversion, industriously bent upon keeping his Conscience from every the least Wound or Blow.
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He valued no Stripes, as long as they did not touch that tender Part. Defamations, Imprisonment, the grimest Dangers, the greatest Difficulties, Death it self with all its ghastly and frightful Retinue;
He valued no Stripes, as long as they did not touch that tender Part. Defamations, Imprisonment, the grimest Dangers, the greatest Difficulties, Death it self with all its ghastly and frightful Retinue;
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all was welcome to Him, as long as he could keep that Darling in his bosom, his Conscience, void of Offence toward God and toward Man.
all was welcome to Him, as long as he could keep that Darling in his bosom, his Conscience, void of Offence towards God and towards Man.
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And this shews us all what ought to be the great Care and Business of our whole Life;
And this shows us all what ought to be the great Care and Business of our Whole Life;
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in every particular still to have a very tender Regard and Care of our Consciences;
in every particular still to have a very tender Regard and Care of our Consciences;
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and whatever we neglect or forget amidst the Hurries of this troublesome World, never to let this great Care slip out of our Minds.
and whatever we neglect or forget amid the Hurries of this troublesome World, never to let this great Care slip out of our Minds.
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For whether Conscience be well or ill kept, a Man shall be sure to hear of it at last;
For whither Conscience be well or ill kept, a Man shall be sure to hear of it At last;
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he will certainly find the Issues and Effects of it at home;
he will Certainly find the Issues and Effects of it At home;
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let him take what course he pleases, his Conscience will bear him Company, and in the end prove his Comfort, or his Plague.
let him take what course he Pleases, his Conscience will bear him Company, and in the end prove his Comfort, or his Plague.
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'Tis true, a Man's Conscience may not accuse him or fly upon him presently: How Evil soever it be, it may lye quiet for a time.
It's true, a Man's Conscience may not accuse him or fly upon him presently: How Evil soever it be, it may lie quiet for a time.
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Perhaps he may not for some considerable long space feel any throes, any luctations, any rufflings within him,
Perhaps he may not for Some considerable long Molle feel any throes, any luctations, any rufflings within him,
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but his Land may seem to be at rest.
but his Land may seem to be At rest.
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Either he may not enquire at all into his State, or he may abuse and delude himself with a false account of his Condition,
Either he may not inquire At all into his State, or he may abuse and delude himself with a false account of his Condition,
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or he may harden his Mind with loose Atheistical Principles, or he may bear down his Conscience with a violent Hand,
or he may harden his Mind with lose Atheistical Principles, or he may bear down his Conscience with a violent Hand,
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and so for a time it may be still and quiet, like a Clock that stands when the Weights are down;
and so for a time it may be still and quiet, like a Clock that Stands when the Weights Are down;
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but one time or other the Hand of God will wind it up again, and then every Wheel and Movement will stir to purpose:
but one time or other the Hand of God will wind it up again, and then every Wheel and Movement will stir to purpose:
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The Eye will mourn, the Forehead will blush, the Heart will bleed and be very sore;
The Eye will mourn, the Forehead will blush, the Heart will bleed and be very soar;
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and yet perhaps the sense of what he has done will not lead him to true Repentance,
and yet perhaps the sense of what he has done will not led him to true Repentance,
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but throw him at last into the very Gulph of Desperation.
but throw him At last into the very Gulf of Desperation.
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And therefore we should never be so confident of our own Selves as to do an ill thing:
And Therefore we should never be so confident of our own Selves as to do an ill thing:
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We should not trust, no not our own Hearts; because in the end our worst Enemy will be that in our own Bosom.
We should not trust, no not our own Hearts; Because in the end our worst Enemy will be that in our own Bosom.
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But there are three Cases especially, wherein it highly concerns Men to have a Conscience void of Offence.
But there Are three Cases especially, wherein it highly concerns Men to have a Conscience void of Offence.
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I. First, in case of Publick Dangers, when the Face of the World looks uncomfortable and dismal.
I. First, in case of Public Dangers, when the Face of the World looks uncomfortable and dismal.
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Seldom do the things of this Life continue at a stay:
Seldom do the things of this Life continue At a stay:
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The state and condition of the World ever and anon alters, either by means of the different Interests and Designs of Men, who labour still to turn the Wheel about,
The state and condition of the World ever and anon alters, either by means of the different Interests and Designs of Men, who labour still to turn the Wheel about,
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or by the just Judgment of God for Peoples Wantonness and Ingratitude in times of outward Prosperity.
or by the just Judgement of God for Peoples Wantonness and Ingratitude in times of outward Prosperity.
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Now when Circumstances are full of Threats and Terror, they will soon shew what the in-side of Men is:
Now when circumstances Are full of Treats and Terror, they will soon show what the inside of Men is:
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Conscience, which in such a Case is apt to tell Guilty Wretches their own, will possess them with fearful apprehensions that God is their Enemy,
Conscience, which in such a Case is apt to tell Guilty Wretches their own, will possess them with fearful apprehensions that God is their Enemy,
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and that they have no just reason to hope for Protection from Heaven.
and that they have no just reason to hope for Protection from Heaven.
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And what does this naturally tend to, but to put them on the Rack, when their Fears and their Sins both haunt them? Whereas an inoffensive Conscience gives a Man all the Peace and Security imaginable.
And what does this naturally tend to, but to put them on the Rack, when their Fears and their Sins both haunt them? Whereas an inoffensive Conscience gives a Man all the Peace and Security imaginable.
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For these are the sure Principles on which he builds his Satisfaction, that God presides over the World, superintending and governing all Affairs here below;
For these Are the sure Principles on which he builds his Satisfaction, that God presides over the World, superintending and governing all Affairs Here below;
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that not so much as a little Bird falls to the Ground without his Permission; that the very Hairs of a good Man's head are all number'd;
that not so much as a little Bird falls to the Ground without his Permission; that the very Hairs of a good Man's head Are all numbered;
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that tho' here we meet with Tribulations, yet Christ hath overcome the World; that he will not suffer us to be tempted above what we are able;
that though Here we meet with Tribulations, yet christ hath overcome the World; that he will not suffer us to be tempted above what we Are able;
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and that tho' Extremities should happen, yet if we suffer with Christ, we shall also reign with him together.
and that though Extremities should happen, yet if we suffer with christ, we shall also Reign with him together.
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However some are so hardy, as to scoff at Religion, and strive to wear out of their Minds the sense of God,
However Some Are so hardy, as to scoff At Religion, and strive to wear out of their Minds the sense of God,
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yet nothing can carry a Man out in the Day of Tryal, but such Principles as these.
yet nothing can carry a Man out in the Day of Trial, but such Principles as these.
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And whoever he be that Relyeth upon these Principles, and upon Examining his Actions, finds good Reasons to believe that his Heart is sincere and upright, he must needs be danger-proof in a very high degree.
And whoever he be that Relieth upon these Principles, and upon Examining his Actions, finds good Reasons to believe that his Heart is sincere and upright, he must needs be danger-proof in a very high degree.
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You have an instance here in St. Paul, tho' the Jews had bound themselves under a Curse that they would kill him;
You have an instance Here in Saint Paul, though the jews had bound themselves under a Curse that they would kill him;
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tho' Ananias used his Authority, and Tertullus his Eloquence against him;
though Ananias used his authority, and Tertullus his Eloquence against him;
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tho' Men and Devils conspir'd to destroy him, yet his Rejoycing was this, that his constant exercise was to have a Conscience void of Offence toward God, and toward Man.
though Men and Devils conspired to destroy him, yet his Rejoicing was this, that his constant exercise was to have a Conscience void of Offence towards God, and towards Man.
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'Tis true, such evil Days and times of Danger every one of us is very apt to put far off from himself, by reason of the uncertainty of them:
It's true, such evil Days and times of Danger every one of us is very apt to put Far off from himself, by reason of the uncertainty of them:
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For as they may, so perhaps they may not happen;
For as they may, so perhaps they may not happen;
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and every one out of fondness to himself, is willing to hope they will not come, at least in his time. But then,
and every one out of fondness to himself, is willing to hope they will not come, At least in his time. But then,
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II. Secondly, there is another Case, which every day occurs, against which a Wise Man will be well provided, the Case of Sickness;
II Secondly, there is Another Case, which every day occurs, against which a Wise Man will be well provided, the Case of Sickness;
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when we should have little else to do, but to trim up our Lamps, and exercise our Graces,
when we should have little Else to do, but to trim up our Lamps, and exercise our Graces,
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and so to repose our selves in the bosom of a faithful God and a merciful Redeemer.
and so to repose our selves in the bosom of a faithful God and a merciful Redeemer.
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Now he that makes a Conscience of his ways, and studies to carry himself without offence toward God and Man, will at that time have nothing in comparison to do but to wait God's Pleasure:
Now he that makes a Conscience of his ways, and studies to carry himself without offence towards God and Man, will At that time have nothing in comparison to do but to wait God's Pleasure:
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For as he foresees that such a day will come, so he prepares for it before-hand.
For as he foresees that such a day will come, so he prepares for it beforehand.
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He is wiser than to leave the Great and Heavy Work of eradicating sinful Habits,
He is Wiser than to leave the Great and Heavy Work of eradicating sinful Habits,
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and of changing the whole Frame and Inclination of his Heart, to be done upon a sick Bed;
and of changing the Whole Frame and Inclination of his Heart, to be done upon a sick Bed;
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but takes an early care to die to the World and to himself daily.
but Takes an early care to die to the World and to himself daily.
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Upon this account, tho' a Disease may be very troublesome and painful, and parting of those old acquaintances;
Upon this account, though a Disease may be very troublesome and painful, and parting of those old acquaintances;
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the Soul and the Body, may be attended with violent Natural Struglings; yet his Spirit must needs be full of Peace;
the Soul and the Body, may be attended with violent Natural Strugglings; yet his Spirit must needs be full of Peace;
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it being impossible that a Course of Vertue and Holiness should bring in any bitter remembrance at the last.
it being impossible that a Course of Virtue and Holiness should bring in any bitter remembrance At the last.
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It was the Prayer of Hezekiah, when he was bid to set his House in order, Isai. 38. Remember now, O Lord, I beseech thee,
It was the Prayer of Hezekiah, when he was bid to Set his House in order, Isaiah 38. remember now, Oh Lord, I beseech thee,
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how I have walked before Thee in Truth, and with a perfect Heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. how I have walked before Thee in Truth, and with a perfect Heart, and have done that which is good in thy sighed.
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What unconsionable Man is there in the World, that dares say to God in his Languishings? It cannot be,
What unconsionable Man is there in the World, that dares say to God in his Languishings? It cannot be,
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unless his Conscience be utterly feared, but his Heart must ake, and his Bowels must be full of Gall and Wormwood,
unless his Conscience be utterly feared, but his Heart must ache, and his Bowels must be full of Gall and Wormwood,
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and his Soul must be ruffled with many dismal apprehensions of a Judgment to come;
and his Soul must be ruffled with many dismal apprehensions of a Judgement to come;
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because his Conscience, which will then awake, and will speak loud and home to him, must needs tell him, that if he dies, he is undone to all Eternity.
Because his Conscience, which will then awake, and will speak loud and home to him, must needs tell him, that if he die, he is undone to all Eternity.
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Tertullian has rightly observed, that God has tinctured all Wickedness with a Natural Shame and Fear:Tertullian has rightly observed, that God has tinctured all Wickedness with a Natural Shame and fear:
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And certainly there is nothing like to an Evil Conscience, to make a Man a Coward, especially when he is in danger of appearing before the just Judge of all the Earth, to whom Vengeance belongeth.
And Certainly there is nothing like to an Evil Conscience, to make a Man a Coward, especially when he is in danger of appearing before the just Judge of all the Earth, to whom Vengeance belongeth.
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It is no marvel, if when a Man is troubled with the Qualms of a sourc Conscience, he is more sick of his Sins, than his Disease:
It is no marvel, if when a Man is troubled with the Qualms of a sourc Conscience, he is more sick of his Sins, than his Disease:
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If when he sees Hell open before him, he turn his Face away from that frightful Spectacle,
If when he sees Hell open before him, he turn his Face away from that frightful Spectacle,
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and if he be brought to that miserable pass, that tho' he must not stay any longer in this World,
and if he be brought to that miserable pass, that though he must not stay any longer in this World,
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yet he knows not how to venture into another. These are the necessary and natural Rewards of an Ill Man;
yet he knows not how to venture into Another. These Are the necessary and natural Rewards of an Ill Man;
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tho' in time of Health and Gaity, he may drink down mellancholly Thoughts, or roar his Conscience into Silence,
though in time of Health and Gaity, he may drink down melancholy Thoughts, or roar his Conscience into Silence,
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or endeavour by lewd Principles to confirm and harden his Mind against Religion, yet when the Hand of God comes and touches him to the Quick, that busie Thing in his Breast will stir and rage,
or endeavour by lewd Principles to confirm and harden his Mind against Religion, yet when the Hand of God comes and touches him to the Quick, that busy Thing in his Breast will stir and rage,
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and give him a very bitter Dose and uneasie Pillow. III.
and give him a very bitter Dose and uneasy Pillow. III.
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There is another Case yet, which I must mention, because from the Highest to the Lowest, we must every one of of us come to it in our order,
There is Another Case yet, which I must mention, Because from the Highest to the Lowest, we must every one of of us come to it in our order,
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for it is appointed unto all Men, once to Die, and after Death to go to Judgment.
for it is appointed unto all Men, once to Die, and After Death to go to Judgement.
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And woud we were so Provident, as notwithstanding the Splendour and Charms of this World, to call our Thoughts home every Day,
And would we were so Provident, as notwithstanding the Splendour and Charms of this World, to call our Thoughts home every Day,
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and to sequester some time for such serious Considerations as these:
and to sequester Some time for such serious Considerations as these:
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What is it to Die? Of what infinite Importance is it to die well? What will become of us when we are dead and gone? What Eternity, that great thing Eternity means? How unalterable every one's State will be? And how impossible it must be for us to live over our Lives again, to rectify those Miscarriages we are such Fools to be guilty of now.
What is it to Die? Of what infinite Importance is it to die well? What will become of us when we Are dead and gone? What Eternity, that great thing Eternity means? How unalterable every one's State will be? And how impossible it must be for us to live over our Lives again, to rectify those Miscarriages we Are such Fools to be guilty of now.
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Such Religious Meditations would prove very powerful Restraints, to keep Men within the compass of their Duty;
Such Religious Meditations would prove very powerful Restraints, to keep Men within the compass of their Duty;
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according to that of the Son of Sirach; Think on thy latter end; and thou shalt never do amiss.
according to that of the Son of Sirach; Think on thy latter end; and thou shalt never do amiss.
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What admirable Effects of such Retirements will you not find, when your last Hour shall come? For how slightly soever some have spoken of Mortality, I am confident no Man ever yet repented of it on his Death-bed;
What admirable Effects of such Retirements will you not find, when your last Hour shall come? For how slightly soever Some have spoken of Mortality, I am confident no Man ever yet repented of it on his Deathbed;
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nor can any thing be a greater Comfort to a Man at the last, than to consider that the care of his Life has been to keep a Conscience void of Offence:
nor can any thing be a greater Comfort to a Man At the last, than to Consider that the care of his Life has been to keep a Conscience void of Offence:
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'Tis a Comfort that will stick to him to endless Ages.
It's a Comfort that will stick to him to endless Ages.
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Some of the Primitive Writers have mention'd a few Occasional Expressions of our Blessed Saviour, which we do not find recorded in any part of the Sacred History of his Life;
some of the Primitive Writers have mentioned a few Occasional Expressions of our Blessed Saviour, which we do not find recorded in any part of the Sacred History of his Life;
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how they came by them, is not material for us to enquire: But Justin Martyr tells us, this was one of his Sayings, NONLATINALPHABET.
how they Come by them, is not material for us to inquire: But Justin Martyr tells us, this was one of his Sayings,.
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According as I find you at your Death, so I shall judge you. According as I find you At your Death, so I shall judge you.
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'Tis like that of Salomon, Eccles. 11. 3. In the place where the Tree falleth, there it shall be.
It's like that of Solomon, Eccles. 11. 3. In the place where the Tree falls, there it shall be.
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If a Man doth diligently endeavour to perform his Duty in that manner, and to that extent which the Laws of Religion do require, his Works will bear him company to Heaven,
If a Man does diligently endeavour to perform his Duty in that manner, and to that extent which the Laws of Religion do require, his Works will bear him company to Heaven,
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and Crown him with unspeakable Comfort to all Eternity.
and Crown him with unspeakable Comfort to all Eternity.
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A good Conscience is part of that Banquet upon which we shall feast with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of God;
A good Conscience is part of that Banquet upon which we shall feast with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of God;
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and so is a guilty Conscience part of those Torments which are the sad Portion of the Damned.
and so is a guilty Conscience part of those Torments which Are the sad Portion of the Damned.
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For there is no halfway House between Hell and Heaven, for Men to shift themselves from those pollutions wherein they die;
For there is no halfway House between Hell and Heaven, for Men to shift themselves from those pollutions wherein they die;
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nor does Death so alter the State of a Man as that the sense of Guilt and sting of Conscience doth therefore cease:
nor does Death so altar the State of a Man as that the sense of Gilded and sting of Conscience does Therefore cease:
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No, the Powers and Capacities of the Soul are raised and enlarged upon it's Separation from the Body,
No, the Powers and Capacities of the Soul Are raised and enlarged upon it's Separation from the Body,
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and Conscience becomes more Quick and Sensible than while it was srifled and immured in a heap of Flesh;
and Conscience becomes more Quick and Sensible than while it was srifled and immured in a heap of Flesh;
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so that instead of being lost or abated, the Torments of Conscience are aggravated and heightned;
so that instead of being lost or abated, the Torments of Conscience Are aggravated and heightened;
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and were there no other Fire in Hell, yet that in ones own Breast would yield a Smoke that would ascend for ever and ever.
and were there no other Fire in Hell, yet that in ones own Breast would yield a Smoke that would ascend for ever and ever.
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There the Worm dyeth not, saith our Saviour;There the Worm Dies not, Says our Saviour;
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which may be understood of the Gnawings of Conscience, as well as of the fearful Visitations of an Angry and Just God.
which may be understood of the Gnawings of Conscience, as well as of the fearful Visitations of an Angry and Just God.
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These things being duly consider'd what can be so adviseable for us, for the securing of our best and dearest Interest, our Peace in this World and in the next? What can be so necessary for us,
These things being duly considered what can be so Advisable for us, for the securing of our best and dearest Interest, our Peace in this World and in the next? What can be so necessary for us,
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as to have a Care of our Consciences, and in Simplicity and Godly Sincerity to have our Conversation in the World? Alas!
as to have a Care of our Consciences, and in Simplicity and Godly Sincerity to have our Conversation in the World? Alas!
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we have no abiding place here: The Things of this Life will soon slip out of our Hands;
we have no abiding place Here: The Things of this Life will soon slip out of our Hands;
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that little Good there is in this World we shall lose in a short time;
that little Good there is in this World we shall loose in a short time;
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nor can we carry hence any thing with us, but the Remembrance of what we have done.
nor can we carry hence any thing with us, but the Remembrance of what we have done.
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And that the Remembrance thereof may not be painful, I crave the liberty to offer briefly these few things, the Point being altogether Practical.
And that the Remembrance thereof may not be painful, I crave the liberty to offer briefly these few things, the Point being altogether Practical.
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1. That we give all Moral Diligence to inform our Consciences rightly of the Lawfulness of all we do.
1. That we give all Moral Diligence to inform our Consciences rightly of the Lawfulness of all we do.
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This was the fault of St. Paul before his Conversion, that he took things upon trust, and went upon Presumptions.
This was the fault of Saint Paul before his Conversion, that he took things upon trust, and went upon Presumptions.
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Had he diligently examin'd the Christian Institution, and consider'd all the Reasons and Arguments on its side;
Had he diligently examined the Christian Institution, and considered all the Reasons and Arguments on its side;
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he might have been convinc'd of the Truth of it without a Miracle from Heaven.
he might have been convinced of the Truth of it without a Miracle from Heaven.
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But he took for granted, that the Mosaical Law in all its parts was to continue for ever;
But he took for granted, that the Mosaical Law in all its parts was to continue for ever;
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and so he Persecuted the Disciples of Christ as Apostates from the Law; not looking upon all this as injurious Dealing, but as condign Punishment.
and so he Persecuted the Disciples of christ as Apostates from the Law; not looking upon all this as injurious Dealing, but as condign Punishment.
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He verily thought himself bound to do those things:
He verily Thought himself bound to do those things:
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And what a chargeable thought was that to the Church of Christ? What an expence of Blood did it put them to? What Imprisonments and other Sufferings did it not cost them, that one Thought of his?
And what a chargeable Thought was that to the Church of christ? What an expense of Blood did it put them to? What Imprisonments and other Sufferings did it not cost them, that one Thought of his?
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Therefore to have a Conscience void of Offence, it is absolutely necessary to use all proper means for the removing and curing of Mistakes;
Therefore to have a Conscience void of Offence, it is absolutely necessary to use all proper means for the removing and curing of Mistakes;
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such as unprejudiced Meditation, reading of good Books, conference with skilful and upright Teachers, and the like.
such as unprejudiced Meditation, reading of good Books, conference with skilful and upright Teachers, and the like.
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For tho' we are all subject to mistakes, by reason of our Nature;
For though we Are all Subject to mistakes, by reason of our Nature;
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and tho' there be few who are not at all mistaken in one particular or other;
and though there be few who Are not At all mistaken in one particular or other;
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yet as long as a Mistake is not wilful, proceeding from the Neglect of proper means, the Man is acquitted tho' he be Erroneous.
yet as long as a Mistake is not wilful, proceeding from the Neglect of proper means, the Man is acquitted though he be Erroneous.
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God himself the searcher of Hearts, and the Judge of all the Earth, doth pardon involuntary Ignorances upon a general Repentance.
God himself the searcher of Hearts, and the Judge of all the Earth, does pardon involuntary Ignorances upon a general Repentance.
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And this should ever be a fixt Rule for our Charity to one another, where our Opinions are different, to bear like Brethren with each others Infirmities,
And this should ever be a fixed Rule for our Charity to one Another, where our Opinions Are different, to bear like Brothers with each Others Infirmities,
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as long as there are tolerable reasons to believe that Mens Hearts are sincere and honest, and their Errors involuntary.
as long as there Are tolerable Reasons to believe that Men's Hearts Are sincere and honest, and their Errors involuntary.
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However, tho' we live in an uncharitable and censorious World, yet we shall be sure not to miss of Peace and Satisfaction in our own Minds,
However, though we live in an uncharitable and censorious World, yet we shall be sure not to miss of Peace and Satisfaction in our own Minds,
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if we be not wanting to our selves in our endeavours to inform our Judgments rightly.
if we be not wanting to our selves in our endeavours to inform our Judgments rightly.
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A good Conscience and an Error are not things inconsistent.
A good Conscience and an Error Are not things inconsistent.
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I am sure our Apostles Errors were in some measure wilful, and yet he obtain'd mercy,
I am sure our Apostles Errors were in Some measure wilful, and yet he obtained mercy,
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because what he had done he did through Ignorance.
Because what he had done he did through Ignorance.
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2. Our endeavours being thus honestly employed, the next way to have a Conscience void of Offence, is to follow its Dictates.
2. Our endeavours being thus honestly employed, the next Way to have a Conscience void of Offence, is to follow its Dictates.
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Great is the Power which every one's Conscience hath over him;
Great is the Power which every one's Conscience hath over him;
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and those who speak so slightingly of its Obligations, either have no Conscience themselves, or else understand not what the Office and Power of it is.
and those who speak so slightingly of its Obligations, either have no Conscience themselves, or Else understand not what the Office and Power of it is.
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It hath by the appointment of God himself, the immediate Government of us;
It hath by the appointment of God himself, the immediate Government of us;
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so that the very Word of God doth no otherwise guide us, than by the Light which it affords the Conscience.
so that the very Word of God does not otherwise guide us, than by the Light which it affords the Conscience.
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Tho' the Divine Will be the Supreme Rule, yet Conscience is the inward and immediate Measure of our Actions;
Though the Divine Will be the Supreme Rule, yet Conscience is the inward and immediate Measure of our Actions;
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and on that account the Command is so peremptory, that every one is to be fully perswaded in his own Mind;
and on that account the Command is so peremptory, that every one is to be Fully persuaded in his own Mind;
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and the determination is so possitive, that whatsoever is not of Faith, is Sin. Hence it evidently follows that Conscience must be obey'd:
and the determination is so positive, that whatsoever is not of Faith, is Sin. Hence it evidently follows that Conscience must be obeyed:
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For if it be a sin to Act without some conviction of the Lawfulness of the Action;
For if it be a since to Act without Some conviction of the Lawfulness of the Actium;
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what a sin is it to Act quite contrary to one's Conviction, against one's Judgment and Perswasion,
what a since is it to Act quite contrary to one's Conviction, against one's Judgement and Persuasion,
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and in spight of all the Dictates and Out-cries of Conscience, touching the direct unlawfulness of what a Man does? All agree that this is utterly inconsistent with a good Conscience;
and in spite of all the Dictates and Outcries of Conscience, touching the Direct unlawfulness of what a Man does? All agree that this is utterly inconsistent with a good Conscience;
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nay, some learned Casuists tells us, that he is far less a Criminal, who committeth Evil when he thinks it to be Good,
nay, Some learned Casuists tells us, that he is Far less a Criminal, who Committeth Evil when he thinks it to be Good,
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than he is who doeth Good when he thinks it to be Evil;
than he is who doth Good when he thinks it to be Evil;
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for in the former Case the Intention is good, but in the Latter the Heart is obstinate and perfectly Malicious,
for in the former Case the Intention is good, but in the Latter the Heart is obstinate and perfectly Malicious,
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as well as the Conscience erroneous. III. To despise the World when it stands in competition with our Duty, is another sure way to keep one's Conscience void of Offence:
as well as the Conscience erroneous. III. To despise the World when it Stands in competition with our Duty, is Another sure Way to keep one's Conscience void of Offence:
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Because nothing is more apt to corrupt Mens Minds, and to rifle them of their Integrity,
Because nothing is more apt to corrupt Men's Minds, and to rifle them of their Integrity,
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than the Lust of the Eyes and the Pride of Life;
than the Lust of the Eyes and the Pride of Life;
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tho' in the Judgment of our Blessed Saviour, it would be the most foolish Exchange, to part with one's Soul,
though in the Judgement of our Blessed Saviour, it would be the most foolish Exchange, to part with one's Soul,
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tho' to gain the whole World, were an Acquest of that nature possible. IV. And so, to resist the first Temptations unto Sin;
though to gain the Whole World, were an Acquest of that nature possible. IV. And so, to resist the First Temptations unto since;
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to get such a Mastery over our own Wills, as to arm our selves with firm Purposes and Resolutions against it:
to get such a Mastery over our own Wills, as to arm our selves with firm Purposes and Resolutions against it:
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To pray daily and heartily unto God not to lead us into Temptation: And above all to have God always before our Eyes;
To pray daily and heartily unto God not to led us into Temptation: And above all to have God always before our Eyes;
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to possess our Souls with a true fear of Him; to entertain Reverend and Awful thoughts of his Omniscience and Justice;
to possess our Souls with a true Fear of Him; to entertain Reverend and Awful thoughts of his Omniscience and justice;
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that he is a Spectator of all our Actions; that He searcheth the very Reigns; and that He looks into all the recesses of the Heart;
that he is a Spectator of all our Actions; that He Searches the very Reigns; and that He looks into all the Recesses of the Heart;
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and that a time will infallibly come, when He will Un-case us and lay us open,
and that a time will infallibly come, when He will Uncase us and lay us open,
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and reward every one according to his Works, and judge even the secrets of Men by Jesus Christ: This alone would be an excellent Means to make Men keep a Conscience void of Offence.
and reward every one according to his Works, and judge even the secrets of Men by jesus christ: This alone would be an excellent Means to make Men keep a Conscience void of Offence.
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For they would not dare to presume in any kind, did but the true Fear of God rule in their Hearts kindly:
For they would not Dare to presume in any kind, did but the true fear of God Rule in their Hearts kindly:
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Because this must be granted by all who have any sense of God, that tho' they may deceive themselves with lying Hopes,
Because this must be granted by all who have any sense of God, that though they may deceive themselves with lying Hope's,
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and the unthinking Populace with a specious Out-side; yet it is impossible to deceive the God of Heaven:
and the unthinking Populace with a specious Outside; yet it is impossible to deceive the God of Heaven:
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Nor can we suppose any Man to be so careless of his own Safety, and Self-Preservation,
Nor can we suppose any Man to be so careless of his own Safety, and Self-Preservation,
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as to damn himself, if he doth verily believe that Damnation will be the end of his Evil Works,
as to damn himself, if he does verily believe that Damnation will be the end of his Evil Works,
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and that for all those things God will bring him to Judgment.
and that for all those things God will bring him to Judgement.
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In short, Whatsoever things are Honest, whatsoever things are Just, whatsoever things are Pure and Lovely, and of good Report;
In short, Whatsoever things Are Honest, whatsoever things Are Just, whatsoever things Are Pure and Lovely, and of good Report;
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if there be any Virtue, if there be any Praise, let us think of those things. if there be any Virtue, if there be any Praise, let us think of those things.
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And the very God of Peace sanctifie us wholly, that our whole Spirit, Soul and Body may be preserved blameless unto the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; And the very God of Peace sanctify us wholly, that our Whole Spirit, Soul and Body may be preserved blameless unto the Coming of our Lord jesus christ;
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to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, now and ever. Amen. FINIS.to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory, now and ever. Amen. FINIS.
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