Christ's revvard of a Christians watch and ward, or, A sermon preached at the burial of Mr. John Berry of Thorverton in the countie of Devon, Aug. 23, 1654 by John Preston ...
HEre Christ compares himself to a man lately married, solacing himself, preparing a place for his Spouse, leaving a servant at home to wait for his return.
Here christ compares himself to a man lately married, solacing himself, preparing a place for his Spouse, leaving a servant At home to wait for his return.
Christ hath married his Church to himself, is gone into heaven to solace himself, after his sufferings (for he •ught his Church with his bloud) In the mean time we are to •atch for the coming of our Lord.
christ hath married his Church to himself, is gone into heaven to solace himself, After his sufferings (for he •ught his Church with his blood) In the mean time we Are to •atch for the coming of our Lord.
Where you have 1. The Master. 2. the Servants. 3. their Works. 1. Here is our Relation. Servants. 2. our Condition, a wayting a ••tching Condition. 3. The encouragement. Blessed are those Ser••nts, &c.
Where you have 1. The Master. 2. the Servants. 3. their Works. 1. Here is our Relation. Servants. 2. our Condition, a waiting a ••tching Condition. 3. The encouragement. Blessed Are those Ser••nts, etc.
Ask of me, and I will give thee the Heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the Earth for thy possession, Psal. 2. 8. said God to his Son;
Ask of me, and I will give thee the Heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the Earth for thy possession, Psalm 2. 8. said God to his Son;
then, Go tell my people, but when they committed Idolatry, Go tell thy people, Exod. 32. 7. The Lord will not own us, if we be away from his work and service.
then, Go tell my people, but when they committed Idolatry, Go tell thy people, Exod 32. 7. The Lord will not own us, if we be away from his work and service.
But is it for nothing that God so highly honoureth his people? Seemeth it a small thing (saith David) to be King Sauls Son in law? So (say I) seemeth it to you a small thing to be the King of Sauls Sons by grace, to be his Servants? Nay, dignity calls for duty, this honour looks for service and Gods servants must be watching, which is the 2. part.
But is it for nothing that God so highly Honoureth his people? Seems it a small thing (Says David) to be King Saul's Son in law? So (say I) seems it to you a small thing to be the King of Saul's Sons by grace, to be his Servants? Nay, dignity calls for duty, this honour looks for service and God's Servants must be watching, which is the 2. part.
Waking natural is when the obstructions of the spirits being dissolved, the spirits return into the senses (for sleep is the binding up of the senses) when upon the discessation of vapours (that stopped the senses before) there is a return of the spirit into the senses;
Waking natural is when the obstructions of the spirits being dissolved, the spirits return into the Senses (for sleep is the binding up of the Senses) when upon the discessation of vapours (that stopped the Senses before) there is a return of the Spirit into the Senses;
God calleth by his word, stirs up good motions of his spirit, sends a proclamation by his messengers, scatters, a light, either the light, the delightsome light of his mercies,
God calls by his word, stirs up good motions of his Spirit, sends a proclamation by his messengers, scatters, a Light, either the Light, the delightsome Light of his Mercies,
Watching natural: is when upon waking we have our senses exercised, and are intent and carefully look about us to prevent some mischief or inconvenience, which careless security would let in upon us.
Watching natural: is when upon waking we have our Senses exercised, and Are intent and carefully look about us to prevent Some mischief or inconvenience, which careless security would let in upon us.
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Spiritual watching (of which in the Text) is when upon our waking, our souls are exercised, the faculties and powers bent and intent in the work which God hath set us to do,
Spiritual watching (of which in the Text) is when upon our waking, our Souls Are exercised, the faculties and Powers bent and intent in the work which God hath Set us to do,
when we do quicken, actuate and raise up our graces, avoiding of evil, preparing for God, to prevent that hurt and dammage which a sleepy State brings upon men:
when we do quicken, actuate and raise up our graces, avoiding of evil, preparing for God, to prevent that hurt and damage which a sleepy State brings upon men:
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In the Primitive times they had their vigils, because of present persecution, or when they had some great business in hand, to seek the Lord for direction or for preparation to the Sacrament.
In the Primitive times they had their vigils, Because of present persecution, or when they had Some great business in hand, to seek the Lord for direction or for preparation to the Sacrament.
In process of time it fell into superstition, and the Papists rise up to their blinde devotions at certain hours of the night, which they call canonical hours.
In process of time it fell into Superstition, and the Papists rise up to their blind devotions At certain hours of the night, which they call canonical hours.
and life, and spirit, the vivacity, the constancy and continuance in the service of God? Sathans watch and play is more used than our Saviours watch and pray? But to the doctrine.
and life, and Spirit, the vivacity, the constancy and Continuance in the service of God? Satan's watch and play is more used than our Saviors watch and pray? But to the Doctrine.
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In danger by sin, more than I can express, offending of God, the good Angels, giving advantage to Sathan, exposing our selves to his darts, grieve the good spirit of God,
In danger by since, more than I can express, offending of God, the good Angels, giving advantage to Sathan, exposing our selves to his darts, grieve the good Spirit of God,
What is it but the powerfull command of sin (which like the Devil in the man possessed) casts us sometimes into the fire, where we burn and boyl with lust;
What is it but the powerful command of since (which like the devil in the man possessed) Cast us sometime into the fire, where we burn and boil with lust;
or are drowned with the drunken pleasures of this flattering world? sometimes it blows us up into the air, with a giddy desire to hunt and hawk after the honours and preferments of the world,
or Are drowned with the drunken pleasures of this flattering world? sometime it blows us up into the air, with a giddy desire to hunt and hawk After the honours and preferments of the world,
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Sin lies daily and hourly at our doors, at our beds, at our boards, in solitariness, in company, in the house, in the field, watching to surprize us,
since lies daily and hourly At our doors, At our Beds, At our boards, in solitariness, in company, in the house, in the field, watching to surprise us,
Alas our precious Iewel is in a fraile pitcher, therefore keep thy heart with all diligence, Prov. 4. 23. In the 2 Kings 20. 39. A disguised Prophet cries to the King, and said.
Alas our precious Jewel is in a frail pitcher, Therefore keep thy heart with all diligence, Curae 4. 23. In the 2 Kings 20. 39. A disguised Prophet cries to the King, and said.
if unprepared and unappointed, the Lord will cashier it, and cast it into hell, whence thou shalt not come forth till thou hast paid the utmost farthing.
if unprepared and unappointed, the Lord will cashier it, and cast it into hell, whence thou shalt not come forth till thou hast paid the utmost farthing.
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'tis certain, the General of the enemies horse never sleeps, Sathan is alwaies waking and watching to take advantage, & Simon dormis tu? Christian souldier sleepest thou? The poor Disciples slept when their Lord was in an Agony, but Iudas slept not:
it's certain, the General of the enemies horse never sleeps, Sathan is always waking and watching to take advantage, & Simon dormis tu? Christian soldier Sleepest thou? The poor Disciples slept when their Lord was in an Agony, but Iudas slept not:
With a Go ye cursed &c. Hell will be our Prison, eternity our shackles, fire and brimstone our Torment, the breath of the Lord like a River of brimstone will kindle it.
With a Go you cursed etc. Hell will be our Prison, eternity our shackles, fire and brimstone our Torment, the breath of the Lord like a River of brimstone will kindle it.
1 Conscience is an Observer of us. 2 Sathan observes what we speak or do, that he may accuse us to God and witness against us. 3 God observes us, his eyes behold, his eye-lids trie the children of men, Psal. 11. 4. he knoweth our thoughts, he writes it down in his book,
1 Conscience is an Observer of us. 2 Sathan observes what we speak or do, that he may accuse us to God and witness against us. 3 God observes us, his eyes behold, his eyelids try the children of men, Psalm 11. 4. he Knoweth our thoughts, he writes it down in his book,
how long will ye love vanitie and seek after leasing, Psal. 4. 2. How long will ye be busied like Ants about a mole-hill, carrying and recarrying in and out a little worldly trash,
how long will you love vanity and seek After leasing, Psalm 4. 2. How long will you be busied like Aunts about a molehill, carrying and recarrying in and out a little worldly trash,
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The time past may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, Revellings, banquetings,
The time past may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of wine, Revellings, banquetings,
Were your Heaven-born souls given you to stop to this earths drudgery? Your eagle minds to resort to the carrion of this world? was your golden time given you to gather dross? your noble affections to run in the dirty channels of this world? Rather was not your chief end to glorifie God and enjoy him? How sutable have been your Actions to this chief end? have they been for your good and the salvation of your souls? consider this seriously.
Were your Heavenborn Souls given you to stop to this earth's drudgery? Your Eagl minds to resort to the carrion of this world? was your golden time given you to gather dross? your noble affections to run in the dirty channels of this world? Rather was not your chief end to Glorify God and enjoy him? How suitable have been your Actions to this chief end? have they been for your good and the salvation of your Souls? Consider this seriously.
and sin against God, in whose presence I am, Gen. 39. 9. The eyes of the Lord run to and fro through the whole Earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him 2 Cor. 16. 9. He neither slumbereth nor sleepeth, His eyes see into the dark thoughts of our heart, all things are naked and open unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do Heb. 4. 13. This should make us watch over our secret sins.
and since against God, in whose presence I am, Gen. 39. 9. The eyes of the Lord run to and from through the Whole Earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him 2 Cor. 16. 9. He neither Slumbereth nor Sleepeth, His eyes see into the dark thoughts of our heart, all things Are naked and open unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do Hebrew 4. 13. This should make us watch over our secret Sins.
And when Solomon would startle young men, he minds them of the day of Judgement. But know that for all these things thou must come to judgement, Eccles. 11. 9. 4. The fearfull condition to be found in an estare wherein we are not fit to dye.
And when Solomon would startle young men, he minds them of the day of Judgement. But know that for all these things thou must come to judgement, Eccles. 11. 9. 4. The fearful condition to be found in an estare wherein we Are not fit to die.
and he who hath stricken thy neighbour (as many now are smitten by death suddenly) what if he smite thee? It may befall thee when thou goest about sinfull and unwarrantable courses (take heed) it may be the time when God calls for thy soul.
and he who hath stricken thy neighbour (as many now Are smitten by death suddenly) what if he smite thee? It may befall thee when thou goest about sinful and unwarrantable courses (take heed) it may be the time when God calls for thy soul.
5. Labor for such inward dispositions as may dispose us to watchfullness. Two affections, when they are raised, will much help us, Fear and Love. 1. Fear. When Iacob was afraid of his Brother Esau, he spent the night before in prayer.
5. Labour for such inward dispositions as may dispose us to watchfulness. Two affections, when they Are raised, will much help us, fear and Love. 1. fear. When Iacob was afraid of his Brother Esau, he spent the night before in prayer.
It is also full of Invention to give content to the person loved, we never sin till the soul is betraied and drawn away from these two, Fear and Love: and we have the soul never in better tune than when thus qualified.
It is also full of Invention to give content to the person loved, we never sin till the soul is betrayed and drawn away from these two, fear and Love: and we have the soul never in better tune than when thus qualified.
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These are Royal supports of a Christians Arms. His Field is sincerity, charged with the deeds of Piety, shall be accomplished with a Crest of Glory. The supporters are Fear and Love, with this Motto, My soul watcheth.
These Are Royal supports of a Christians Arms. His Field is sincerity, charged with the Deeds of Piety, shall be accomplished with a Crest of Glory. The supporters Are fear and Love, with this Motto, My soul watches.
Wind up the strings of your affections every day, else they will be down, wind them up with waking considerations, else they will down to these present things.
Wind up the strings of your affections every day, Else they will be down, wind them up with waking considerations, Else they will down to these present things.
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If ye sow to the flesh, ye shall of the flesh reap corruption, but he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the spirit reap life everlasting, Gal. 6. 8. will ye have a harvest of Glory and no seed-time of graces.
If you sow to the Flesh, you shall of the Flesh reap corruption, but he that Soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting, Gal. 6. 8. will you have a harvest of Glory and no seedtime of graces.
Let the joyes of Heaven ravish thee, the Torments of hell scare thee, the sound of the last trumpet ( Arise ye dead and come to judgement ) sound and resound always in thine ears.
Let the Joys of Heaven ravish thee, the Torments of hell scare thee, the found of the last trumpet (Arise you dead and come to judgement) found and resound always in thine ears.
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Mors tua, Mors Christi, fraus Munda Gloria coeli Et dolor Inferni, sunt meditanda tibi Thy death and Christs, Earths Fraud, Heav'ns habitation And Pains of Hell, let be thy meditation.
Mors tua, Mors Christ, fraus Munda Gloria coeli Et dolour Inferni, sunt meditanda tibi Thy death and Christ, Earth's Fraud, Heavens habitation And Pains of Hell, let be thy meditation.
Labour to finde out what hinders from doing good, whether too much business and pudder about the things of this world (as if we were born to live here everlastingly.) The Scripture sets Bounds & limits to us:
Labour to find out what hinders from doing good, whither too much business and pudder about the things of this world (as if we were born to live Here everlastingly.) The Scripture sets Bounds & Limits to us:
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so cares eat up the power of the soul, so that they loose many opportunities to do good and to receive good. Cares choke the word. But more particularly.
so Cares eat up the power of the soul, so that they lose many opportunities to do good and to receive good. Cares choke the word. But more particularly.
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surely ye have need to buckle on your Armor with Patience, to go up and down (amongst men, shall I say?) hissing Serpents of envy, poisonous Adders of maliciousness,
surely you have need to buckle on your Armour with Patience, to go up and down (among men, shall I say?) hissing Serpents of envy, poisonous Adders of maliciousness,
I commended my self to God in prayer, and have set upon the day with this Resolution, to do nothing that may offend God or a good conscience, regarding no Iniquity in my heart but to pass the day in the works of my calling under the shadow of the Almighty, &c. Afterwards, in the day let us do nothing wherein we conceive God •ill not protect us, that we cannot pray to God for a Blessing upon it.
I commended my self to God in prayer, and have Set upon the day with this Resolution, to do nothing that may offend God or a good conscience, regarding no Iniquity in my heart but to pass the day in the works of my calling under the shadow of the Almighty, etc. Afterwards, in the day let us do nothing wherein we conceive God •ill not Pact us, that we cannot pray to God for a Blessing upon it.
and underminings? drinkings, lasciviousness and vanities for why? can they pray to God for a Blessing upon these courses? In the day-time, carry a heavenly minde in earthly business.
and underminings? drinkings, lasciviousness and vanities for why? can they pray to God for a Blessing upon these courses? In the daytime, carry a heavenly mind in earthly business.
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Take heed (saith God) when thou art in that good land that floweth with milk and hony, that thou forget not, &c. Job knew that for to get full of all was the way to be forgetfull, and therefore when his children were banqueting he was sacrificing.
Take heed (Says God) when thou art in that good land that flows with milk and honey, that thou forget not, etc. Job knew that for to get full of all was the Way to be forgetful, and Therefore when his children were banqueting he was sacrificing.
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And because every man cannot use Privacy well, be watchfull over thy self alone, use the •ime of Aloneness, in Meditation of him that All One is, though he •e Three. Let thy sequestration-time, be thy holy meditation-time, •athan is busie still;
And Because every man cannot use Privacy well, be watchful over thy self alone, use the •ime of Aloneness, in Meditation of him that All One is, though he •e Three. Let thy sequestration-time, be thy holy meditation-time, •athan is busy still;
Suffer not thy body to rest, before thy conscience be assured of peace & reconciliation with God through Iesus Christ. Dangerous to go to bed with a guilty conscience, what do we know whither we shall live till the morning?
Suffer not thy body to rest, before thy conscience be assured of peace & reconciliation with God through Iesus christ. Dangerous to go to Bed with a guilty conscience, what do we know whither we shall live till the morning?
The Encouragement. Blessed is that servant, &c. Doct. Blessing attends and goes along with watching. If thou wilt be blessed? then watch for the Lords coming. Blessed are these servants, &c. Those that keep their souls in a watchfull frame are blessed. And it is truth.
The Encouragement. Blessed is that servant, etc. Doct. Blessing attends and Goes along with watching. If thou wilt be blessed? then watch for the lords coming. Blessed Are these Servants, etc. Those that keep their Souls in a watchful frame Are blessed. And it is truth.
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In Blessedness all good things whatsoever, meet as in a centre. It is a confluence and concurrence of all good whatsoever, either honest, profitable or pleasant.
In Blessedness all good things whatsoever, meet as in a centre. It is a confluence and concurrence of all good whatsoever, either honest, profitable or pleasant.
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Blest soul that immediately enjoyes blessedness in the Kingdom of Heaven where God is all in all to his elect 1 Cor. 15. 28. where is eternal life and perfect glory.
Blessed soul that immediately enjoys blessedness in the Kingdom of Heaven where God is all in all to his elect 1 Cor. 15. 28. where is Eternal life and perfect glory.
cold, physick, apparrel, or light of Sun or Moon, but in place of all these, shall they have Gods spirit, by which immediately they shall be quickned for ever. Revel. 21. 3. 23.
cold, physic, apparel, or Light of Sun or Moon, but in place of all these, shall they have God's Spirit, by which immediately they shall be quickened for ever. Revel. 21. 3. 23.
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For first, they shall everlastingly behold the face of God, which is the Glory and Majesty of God, Rev. 22. 4. Secondly they shall be most like to Christ, to wit; just, holy, incorruptible, glorious;
For First, they shall everlastingly behold the face of God, which is the Glory and Majesty of God, Rev. 22. 4. Secondly they shall be most like to christ, to wit; just, holy, incorruptible, glorious;
honourable, excellent, beautifull, strong, mighty and nimble 1 Iohn 3. 2. Phil. 3. 21. Thirdly they shall inherit the Kingdom of Heaven 1 Pet. 1. 4. Matth. 25. 34. whence proceeds Eternal joy,
honourable, excellent, beautiful, strong, mighty and nimble 1 John 3. 2. Philip 3. 21. Thirdly they shall inherit the Kingdom of Heaven 1 Pet. 1. 4. Matthew 25. 34. whence proceeds Eternal joy,
Eternal joy, had Peace with safety, safety with security, security with Eternity. The joyes above are for Matter, spiritual, for substance, real, for use universal, for continuance, Eternal, Psal. 16. 11. Psal. 36. 8. There the King is Verity, the Law Charity, the Peace Felicity, and the Life Eternity.
Eternal joy, had Peace with safety, safety with security, security with Eternity. The Joys above Are for Matter, spiritual, for substance, real, for use universal, for Continuance, Eternal, Psalm 16. 11. Psalm 36. 8. There the King is Verity, the Law Charity, the Peace Felicity, and the Life Eternity.
In Heaven there shall neither be Temple, Ceremony, nor Sacrament, but all these wants shall God himself supply together with •he Lamb that is, Christ, Rev. 21. 21. I say no Temple therein,
In Heaven there shall neither be Temple, Ceremony, nor Sacrament, but all these Wants shall God himself supply together with •he Lamb that is, christ, Rev. 21. 21. I say no Temple therein,
if to have whatsoever heart can wish, & infinitely beyond that, which is perfect glory, where we shall for ever behold and admire the face of God, be like our blessed Saviour, & inherit the Kingdom of glory with the priveledges thereof in eternal joy, where our exercise shall be singing and praysing God.
if to have whatsoever heart can wish, & infinitely beyond that, which is perfect glory, where we shall for ever behold and admire the face of God, be like our blessed Saviour, & inherit the Kingdom of glory with the privileges thereof in Eternal joy, where our exercise shall be singing and praising God.
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In a word if we would be Blessed, if Blessedness (which contains all these and more) may prevail to move us (or else what can) to the duty of watchfulness:
In a word if we would be Blessed, if Blessedness (which contains all these and more) may prevail to move us (or Else what can) to the duty of watchfulness:
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The worst of men, when death comes will wish he had watched, done these and these good things, abstained from these and these evil things? I exhort you to nothing,
The worst of men, when death comes will wish he had watched, done these and these good things, abstained from these and these evil things? I exhort you to nothing,
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We are the Clay, he is the Potter, Psal. 64. 8. shall not the Potter do with his clay as he pleaseth Rom. 9. 21. We read Exod. 15. that the waters of Marah were so bitter, that the people could not drink of them,
We Are the Clay, he is the Potter, Psalm 64. 8. shall not the Potter do with his clay as he Pleases Rom. 9. 21. We read Exod 15. that the waters of Marah were so bitter, that the people could not drink of them,
This tree is Christ, Take up this blessed tree in your hands by Faith (who willingly presents himself unto you in this your Agony) cast him into your bitter waters,
This tree is christ, Take up this blessed tree in your hands by Faith (who willingly presents himself unto you in this your Agony) cast him into your bitter waters,
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To the second sort, that rejoyce because now death hath shut him up in his Cave, the spirit of God directly meets with you, Prov. 24. 17, 18. Rejoyce not when thine enemy falleth,
To the second sort, that rejoice Because now death hath shut him up in his Cave, the Spirit of God directly meets with you, Curae 24. 17, 18. Rejoice not when thine enemy falls,
at Mid-night, when he pierc'd him at the heart, dost thou know his Vigils, his Preparations, his Meditations what they were? If death had come to thee that same hour, at the second watch, should he have found thee better prepaed than he was? what art thou that judgest another mans servant, he standeth or falleth to his own Master.
At Midnight, when he pierced him At the heart, dost thou know his Vigils, his Preparations, his Meditations what they were? If death had come to thee that same hour, At the second watch, should he have found thee better prepaed than he was? what art thou that Judges Another men servant, he Stands or falls to his own Master.
He hath past his day, thine is to come, If the Lord finde thee in thy swearing, sabbath-breaking, coveting, wandring out of his ways, not guiding thy life by his Law unprepared, unappointed, thy doom is set down Luk. 12. 45. to vers. 48. see the place.
He hath passed his day, thine is to come, If the Lord find thee in thy swearing, Sabbath-breaking, coveting, wandering out of his ways, not guiding thy life by his Law unprepared, unappointed, thy doom is Set down Luk. 12. 45. to vers. 48. see the place.
Be of the same affection one towards another, Rom. 12. 15, 16. And shew themselves Athiestical? It is the Athiesm of these times to be without dread or fear.
Be of the same affection one towards Another, Rom. 12. 15, 16. And show themselves Atheistical? It is the Atheism of these times to be without dread or Fear.
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If God had so smitten me, in what case had I been? how had it been with my poor soul? surely I was not prepared as I ought, ought not I to accept of this acceptable time, this day of salvation,
If God had so smitten me, in what case had I been? how had it been with my poor soul? surely I was not prepared as I ought, ought not I to accept of this acceptable time, this day of salvation,
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and to act and exercise my self in all these duties that tend to salvation (that is) to watch? Blessed are those servants, &c. When our Saviour said to his Disciples, One of you shall betray me;
and to act and exercise my self in all these duties that tend to salvation (that is) to watch? Blessed Are those Servants, etc. When our Saviour said to his Disciples, One of you shall betray me;
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Every one of them (suspicious of himself) questioned him again, Master is it I? so whilst I say one of you (Beloved) shall be the next that shall dye, it behoves every one of you to question with himself.
Every one of them (suspicious of himself) questioned him again, Master is it I? so while I say one of you (beloved) shall be the next that shall die, it behoves every one of you to question with himself.
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Is it I? Is it I? what if it should be I? am I prepared to meet the Lord? is my soul in a watchfull frame and posture? do I perform my sentinel-charge till I be relieved? do I wait all the days of mine appointed time untill my chang come? Job. 14. 14. the same shall be blessed.
Is it I? Is it I? what if it should be I? am I prepared to meet the Lord? is my soul in a watchful frame and posture? do I perform my sentinel-charge till I be relieved? do I wait all the days of mine appointed time until my change come? Job. 14. 14. the same shall be blessed.
