They were by their profession NONLATINALPHABET interpreters of the Law, Luk. 7. 45. of these there were two sorts, some that thought the Law sufficient without tradition,
They were by their profession Interpreters of the Law, Luk. 7. 45. of these there were two sorts, Some that Thought the Law sufficient without tradition,
among many other good Texts which they had corrupted with bad Comments, that was one in Leviticus the 19. & the 18. Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy selfe, to which they added, hate thine enemy; which our Saviour points at, vers. 43. Ye have heard that it hath been said, thou shalt love thy Neighbour and hate thy enemy.
among many other good Texts which they had corrupted with bad Comments, that was one in Leviticus the 19. & the 18. Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self, to which they added, hate thine enemy; which our Saviour points At, vers. 43. You have herd that it hath been said, thou shalt love thy Neighbour and hate thy enemy.
Christ being the Law giver & therefore the best Commentator upon his own Law, he vindicates it from the spurious unauthentick glosses of the Pharises, he separates the gold from the drosse, the wheat from the chaffe:
christ being the Law giver & Therefore the best Commentator upon his own Law, he vindicates it from the spurious unauthentic Glosses of the Pharisees, he separates the gold from the dross, the wheat from the chaff:
he shews his Disciples not only the letter, but the life, the spirit of the Law, in this exhortation vers 44. Let the Pharises say what they will, I say unto you, love your enemies, Blesse them that Curse you, Doe good to them that hate you,
he shows his Disciples not only the Letter, but the life, the Spirit of the Law, in this exhortation vers 44. Let the Pharisees say what they will, I say unto you, love your enemies, Bless them that Curse you, Do good to them that hate you,
1. If they doe so, they shall be like their father, which makes the Sunne to shine upon the good and bad. 2. If they doe not so, they should, only be like the Publicans, Doe no more then they doe,
1. If they do so, they shall be like their father, which makes the Sun to shine upon the good and bad. 2. If they do not so, they should, only be like the Publicans, Do no more then they do,
These words they are spoken interrogatively, and are more piercing and patheticall then down-right truths, NONLATINALPHABET if yee salute, it signifies to salute with a kisse, which was a custome among the Jewes,
These words they Are spoken interrogatively, and Are more piercing and pathetical then downright truths, if ye salute, it signifies to salute with a kiss, which was a custom among the Jews,
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If yee salute your friends only — You my Disciples, you that are the salt of the Earth, You that are the light of the World, You that have mee alwaies in the midst of you:
If ye salute your Friends only — You my Disciples, you that Are the salt of the Earth, You that Are the Light of the World, You that have me always in the midst of you:
You that have taken upon you the most exquisite and exact profession of christianity: You that have so many golden oportunities of benefitting your selves and others:
You that have taken upon you the most exquisite and exact profession of christianity: You that have so many golden opportunities of benefiting your selves and Others:
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Beza tells us it is as much as NONLATINALPHABET Quid amplius facitis, what doe you above others, Junius and Tremelius render it Quid eximium facitis; what excellent, admirable, extraordinary thing doe yee:
Beza tells us it is as much as Quid Amplius Facitis, what do you above Others, Junius and Tremelius render it Quid eximium Facitis; what excellent, admirable, extraordinary thing do ye:
Then others: What others? More then the covetous griping, hypocriticall, vaine-glorious, selfe-admiring Pharises, or the odious, scandalous, openly prophane,
Then Others: What Others? More then the covetous gripping, hypocritical, vainglorious, Self-admiring Pharisees, or the odious, scandalous, openly profane,
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and most wicked Publicans, which were accounted the scumme and drosse of the people, & hated by the Jewes because they were the instruments of the Romans cruelty;
and most wicked Publicans, which were accounted the scum and dross of the people, & hated by the Jews Because they were the Instruments of the Roman cruelty;
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that is but ordinary, but this excellent and extraordinary, if ye salute your Brethren onely, what doe you more then others do not even the Publicans do so? This is the true genuine sence of the words according to Chrysostome, Musculus, Tostatus, Maldonate, Erasmus, Beza, Diodate and others compared together, they afford us these two plain truths,
that is but ordinary, but this excellent and extraordinary, if you salute your Brothers only, what do you more then Others do not even the Publicans do so? This is the true genuine sense of the words according to Chrysostom, Musculus, Tostado, Maldonate, Erasmus, Beza, Diodate and Others compared together, they afford us these two plain truths,
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2. That the Disciples of Christ should doe somewhat extraordinary, somewhat more then others, more then Heathens, more then worldings, what doe you more then others? 1. Of the former, which is this, that Christians should be civil and courteous not onely to their friends, relations,
2. That the Disciples of christ should do somewhat extraordinary, somewhat more then Others, more then heathens, more then Worldlings, what do you more then Others? 1. Of the former, which is this, that Christians should be civil and courteous not only to their Friends, relations,
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In the prosecution ofit, I shall use this Method first give you some Scriptures. 2. Some Reasons 3. Apply. 1. That Christians should extend their civility and courtesy not onely to friends and relations but even to strangers and enemies; is clear from these Scriptures:
In the prosecution ofit, I shall use this Method First give you Some Scriptures. 2. some Reasons 3. Apply. 1. That Christians should extend their civility and courtesy not only to Friends and relations but even to Strangers and enemies; is clear from these Scriptures:
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But some think it a hard saying, that their courtesies and civilities should reach even unto strangers and enemies, the Scripture is no lesse expresse in this then the other, Deut. 10. 19. Love thou therefore the strangers for ye were strangers in the Land of Egypt:
But Some think it a hard saying, that their courtesies and civilities should reach even unto Strangers and enemies, the Scripture is no less express in this then the other, Deuteronomy 10. 19. Love thou Therefore the Strangers for you were Strangers in the Land of Egypt:
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Not because of any particular relation to you, but because of that general relation that ye all stand in as to Christ your head, in the 1 of Peter. 2. and the 17. Honour all men that is be civil courteous to all men according to their respective dignities qualities and stations,
Not Because of any particular Relation to you, but Because of that general Relation that you all stand in as to christ your head, in the 1 of Peter. 2. and the 17. Honour all men that is be civil courteous to all men according to their respective dignities qualities and stations,
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whether they be supperiours equals, or inferiours whether freinds, or strangers, or enemies pregnant above all is that Text in Matth. 5. 44. But I say unto you love your enemies blesse them that curse you, doe good to them that hate you, pray for them that despightfully use you and persecute you:
whither they be supperiours equals, or inferiors whither Friends, or Strangers, or enemies pregnant above all is that Text in Matthew 5. 44. But I say unto you love your enemies bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you:
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for if we are to love our enemies to blesse them that curse us to doe them good, to pray for them, we cannot deny them salutations and civilities which are but expressive and significative of that heavenly grace of charity.
for if we Are to love our enemies to bless them that curse us to do them good, to pray for them, we cannot deny them salutations and civilities which Are but expressive and significative of that heavenly grace of charity.
they are none of the worst paraphrases upon a charitable well disposed spirit, when we see the good fruits of civility and courtesy we may very rationally conclude that the Tree of charity is alive and full of sap, such good fruits would not be without a good Tree, by their fruits we may know the Trees of of charity.
they Are none of the worst paraphrases upon a charitable well disposed Spirit, when we see the good fruits of civility and courtesy we may very rationally conclude that the Tree of charity is alive and full of sap, such good fruits would not be without a good Tree, by their fruits we may know the Trees of of charity.
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'Tis true these are not infallible demonstrations, such as we terme those of the Mathematicks, it is not impossible for a fawning Hypocrite Judas like to betray us with a kisse:
It's true these Are not infallible demonstrations, such as we term those of the Mathematics, it is not impossible for a fawning Hypocrite Judas like to betray us with a kiss:
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It being Gods prerogative royall to be NONLATINALPHABET the searcher of the heart, and the tryer of the reines, he onely made it and he only knows it being made.
It being God's prerogative royal to be the searcher of the heart, and the Trier of the reins, he only made it and he only knows it being made.
Neither can we rationally think that that man will love us, blesse us, doe us good, pray for us nay venture his own body for the salvation of our souls that will not as much as bestow upon us a cheap costless externall act of civility.
Neither can we rationally think that that man will love us, bless us, do us good, pray for us nay venture his own body for the salvation of our Souls that will not as much as bestow upon us a cheap costless external act of civility.
which never wanted some kind of expression, and surely were many mens hearts truly charitable their looks and their words would be so also, a man may very well suspect where he hears bad words and sees bad looks and actions, that surely there are bad hearts,
which never wanted Some kind of expression, and surely were many men's hearts truly charitable their looks and their words would be so also, a man may very well suspect where he hears bad words and sees bad looks and actions, that surely there Are bad hearts,
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and declare and testify to the World, that they are is unquestionable, it being the flower of our happinesse, both to be and to be looked upon as the Sons of God:
and declare and testify to the World, that they Are is unquestionable, it being the flower of our happiness, both to be and to be looked upon as the Sons of God:
That we are like God and testify that we are his Sons by being respective and courteous not only to friends but to strangers and enemies is as unquestionable.
That we Are like God and testify that we Are his Sons by being respective and courteous not only to Friends but to Strangers and enemies is as unquestionable.
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This it that which a greater than Erasmus even Christ Jesus tells us vers 45. Love your enemies, besse them that curse you, that you may be the Children of you Father which is in Heaven:
This it that which a greater than Erasmus even christ jesus tells us vers 45. Love your enemies, besse them that curse you, that you may be the Children of you Father which is in Heaven:
and if you would be, or be thought to be like him the the Sons of so good a Father you most doe so to, your lives, prayers, discourses, outward civilities must be extended to all,
and if you would be, or be Thought to be like him the the Sons of so good a Father you most doe so to, your lives, Prayers, discourses, outward civilities must be extended to all,
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if you would both really be and be accounted Christians, what I say to them I say to you, love your enemies, pray for them that despightfully use you that ye may be the Children of your Father which is in Heaven.
if you would both really be and be accounted Christians, what I say to them I say to you, love your enemies, pray for them that despitefully use you that you may be the Children of your Father which is in Heaven.
and therefore they should be civil and courteous not onely to their friends and kindred but even to strangers & enemies, a Christian if he have any respect either to his Father,
and Therefore they should be civil and courteous not only to their Friends and kindred but even to Strangers & enemies, a Christian if he have any respect either to his Father,
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or to his redeemer, or profession should be taller then others by the head and shoulders in piety, he should be a great exemplar, a coppy to other men:
or to his redeemer, or profession should be Taller then Others by the head and shoulders in piety, he should be a great exemplar, a copy to other men:
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Pharisees and Publicanes, can salute their Brethren, but Christians, must salute strangers nay even their very enemies, in case they doe not a man may put our Saviours interrogatory to them,
Pharisees and Publicans, can salute their Brothers, but Christians, must salute Strangers nay even their very enemies, in case they do not a man may put our Saviors interrogatory to them,
The use that I shall make of it briefly is this it may be for the just reproof of all those that are so fare from being civil and courteous to strangers and enemies,
The use that I shall make of it briefly is this it may be for the just reproof of all those that Are so fare from being civil and courteous to Strangers and enemies,
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you that hate our counsels, will none of our reproofs, scoff at us, laugh at us, may chance at the dreadfull day of judgement to weep and hear that of God, in Prov. the 1. 26. I will also laugh at your calamity and mock now your fear is,
you that hate our Counsels, will none of our reproofs, scoff At us, laugh At us, may chance At the dreadful day of judgement to weep and hear that of God, in Curae the 1. 26. I will also laugh At your calamity and mock now your Fear is,
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And is it possible? Are we so odious, that we dare not look men in the face? Why, what is the matter? Are we more wicked than others? It may be so, we are ready to say with holy David, pardon our iniquities for they are great.
And is it possible? are we so odious, that we Dare not look men in the face? Why, what is the matter? are we more wicked than Others? It may be so, we Are ready to say with holy David, pardon our iniquities for they Are great.
And I would you could have said so too) we never were the men, that swore we would destroy our Countrey, that contrived a trayterous, seditious, antiscriptural engine,
And I would you could have said so too) we never were the men, that swore we would destroy our Country, that contrived a traitorous, seditious, antiscriptural engine,
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Nay, we were so farre from this, that for the prevention of it, some of us lost our estates, others our liberties, others our very lives, and some all three;
Nay, we were so Far from this, that for the prevention of it, Some of us lost our estates, Others our Liberties, Others our very lives, and Some all three;
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You glory in your shame, and were it lawful to glory in any thing, we would glory in this, that we are accounted worthy to suffer (as we hope) for Christs name sake.
You glory in your shame, and were it lawful to glory in any thing, we would glory in this, that we Are accounted worthy to suffer (as we hope) for Christ name sake.
So much may suffice for the first Doctrine, I proceed to the second which is this, that the Disciples of Christ, Christians, should doe somewhat extraordinary, somewhat more than others, more than Pharisees, Heathens, Publicanes,
So much may suffice for the First Doctrine, I proceed to the second which is this, that the Disciples of christ, Christians, should do somewhat extraordinary, somewhat more than Others, more than Pharisees, heathens, Publicans,
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It is clear from these Scriptures, Mat. 5. 20. I say unto you, that except you righteousnesse exceed the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wife enter into the Kingdome of Heaven.
It is clear from these Scriptures, Mathew 5. 20. I say unto you, that except you righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no wife enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Me thinks I hear the Jewes tell me, what exceed the Scribes and Pharisees, is it possible? Surely if any doe goe to Heaven, the Scribe must be the one,
Me thinks I hear the Jews tell me, what exceed the Scribes and Pharisees, is it possible? Surely if any do go to Heaven, the Scribe must be the one,
and the Pharisee the other? No such matter, covetous men, gripers, oppressours, Hypocrites, meer outsides, painted tombes, never goe to Heaven, during such;
and the Pharisee the other? No such matter, covetous men, gripers, Oppressors's, Hypocrites, mere outsides, painted tombs, never go to Heaven, during such;
but in that you did so little, and would not know me, I will make you know and that to your sorrow, that you onely have I known of all the familes of the earth therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities, I will punish you temporally,
but in that you did so little, and would not know me, I will make you know and that to your sorrow, that you only have I known of all the Families of the earth Therefore I will Punish you for all your iniquities, I will Punish you temporally,
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and why both being faulty, were they not equally punished? Because they were not equally faulty, the one knew his Masters will, the other knew it not, and therefore not so blameable.
and why both being faulty, were they not equally punished? Because they were not equally faulty, the one knew his Masters will, the other knew it not, and Therefore not so blameable.
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Of these just proceedings, we have an account given in the subsequent reason, for unto whom much is given, of him much shall be required, Phil. 1. 27. Onely let your conversation be as becometh the Gospel.
Of these just proceedings, we have an account given in the subsequent reason, for unto whom much is given, of him much shall be required, Philip 1. 27. Only let your Conversation be as Becometh the Gospel.
So much may suffice for the proof of it by Scripture, 2. Neither is this without reason, That Christians should doe somewhat excellent and more than others, for
So much may suffice for the proof of it by Scripture, 2. Neither is this without reason, That Christians should do somewhat excellent and more than Others, for
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1. They received, God hath given them more than others, and therefore they should give him more than others, doe more than others, Luk. 12. 47, 48. Unto whom much is given of them much shall be required.
1. They received, God hath given them more than Others, and Therefore they should give him more than Others, do more than Others, Luk. 12. 47, 48. Unto whom much is given of them much shall be required.
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Christians they have God for their Father, Christ for their Redeemer, the Holy Ghost for their comforter and teacher, they are under the continual droppings of the Sanctuary;
Christians they have God for their Father, christ for their Redeemer, the Holy Ghost for their comforter and teacher, they Are under the continual droppings of the Sanctuary;
they hear the shrill silver Trumpets of the Temple, they are alwayes instructed by good precepts, good examples, good Sermons, good lives, tutord by Gods Word, workes, judgements, mercies, providences, nay even their very afflictions;
they hear the shrill silver Trumpets of the Temple, they Are always instructed by good Precepts, good Examples, good Sermons, good lives, tutord by God's Word, works, Judgments, Mercies, providences, nay even their very afflictions;
The brightest colours have aliquid umbrae, and the darkest aliquid lucis. If we look into the excellencies of the Soul, those NONLATINALPHABET those internal colours of the soul we may see the same;
The Brightest colours have Aliquid umbrae, and the Darkest Aliquid lucis. If we look into the excellencies of the Soul, those those internal colours of the soul we may see the same;
God hath given some, more glittering souls, bespangled with light from the Sun of righteousnesse, souls embroydred with all perfections here acquirable:
God hath given Some, more glittering Souls, bespangled with Light from the Sun of righteousness, Souls embroidered with all perfections Here acquirable:
or lay common stones, but carve and polish the Tempe, Eunapius calls a mean Scholar, NONLATINALPHABET a drop of Helicon, and surely if a mean Scholar be a drop of Helicon, a good Scholar is all Helicon, or rather an Ocean of learning:
or lay Common stones, but carve and polish the Tempe, Eunapius calls a mean Scholar, a drop of Helicon, and surely if a mean Scholar be a drop of Helicon, a good Scholar is all Helicon, or rather an Ocean of learning:
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Christians should be men of better lives, than uncultitated Barbarous Asiaticks, Affricans, Americans. 2. The second argument is drawn from the nature of perfection, Christians should be perfect,
Christians should be men of better lives, than uncultitated Barbarous Asiatics, Africans, Americans. 2. The second argument is drawn from the nature of perfection, Christians should be perfect,
if so, thy must doe somewhat more than others, for he that is more perfect in his profession than another, doth a great deal more than he in it, be ye therefore perfect,
if so, thy must do somewhat more than Others, for he that is more perfect in his profession than Another, does a great deal more than he in it, be you Therefore perfect,
And can a man be as perfect as his Father which is in Heaven? No, there is a twofold perfection, a perfection of of equallity, and a perfection of similitude;
And can a man be as perfect as his Father which is in Heaven? No, there is a twofold perfection, a perfection of of equality, and a perfection of similitude;
whether it were the man himself, or his picture, (if any one should come into the room, (if he did not know the man very well) yet presently salutes, his picture,
whither it were the man himself, or his picture, (if any one should come into the room, (if he did not know the man very well) yet presently salutes, his picture,
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He that either really is, or would be accounted one of the best Orators in the universe, saies thus to his words, Goe, smite spirits, wound soules, captivate affections, command hearts, be victorious, make sure of passions, he steeres a congregation with an expression, he never is look'd upon,
He that either really is, or would be accounted one of the best Orators in the universe, Says thus to his words, Go, smite spirits, wound Souls, captivate affections, command hearts, be victorious, make sure of passion, he steers a congregation with an expression, he never is looked upon,
surely if a man had had the happinesse to have heard golden Mouthed, sweet tongued Cicero, though he had never seen him, he need not aske who it was, Cicero would have spoken it had been Cicero, though he had spoken not a word about that thing.
surely if a man had had the happiness to have herd golden Mouthed, sweet tongued Cicero, though he had never seen him, he need not ask who it was, Cicero would have spoken it had been Cicero, though he had spoken not a word about that thing.
and wrote better, hence is that deserved commendation of M. Hooker, that he had discover'd allmost more of natures Mysteries, in the whole body of Philosophy,
and wrote better, hence is that deserved commendation of M. Hooker, that he had discovered almost more of nature's Mysteres, in the Whole body of Philosophy,
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then the whole series of ages since, hath in any particular member thereof. The Christian that would be perfect, must do more then Pharisees, Publicans, Heathens, Ordinary Christians:
then the Whole series of ages since, hath in any particular member thereof. The Christian that would be perfect, must do more then Pharisees, Publicans, heathens, Ordinary Christians:
He is more Eagle-eyed in spiritualls then others his judgement is more solid and searching, his thoughts are more orderly and harmonious, his affections are more spirituall and Christ-like, his whole conversation is more becoming the Gospell, than thousands of other mens:
He is more Eagle-eyed in spirituals then Others his judgement is more solid and searching, his thoughts Are more orderly and harmonious, his affections Are more spiritual and Christlike, his Whole Conversation is more becoming the Gospel, than thousands of other men's:
his whole life is nothing else but a continued Sermon: He is full of Faith, patience, humility, heavenlymindednesse, contentednesse, mortification of sinne, moderation of passion,
his Whole life is nothing Else but a continued Sermon: He is full of Faith, patience, humility, Heavenly-mindedness, contentedness, mortification of sin, moderation of passion,
and to weepe over it, as our Saviour did over Jerusalem, O Ierusalem, Ierusalem, hadst thou but known even in this thy day, those things that concerne thine everlasting peace:
and to weep over it, as our Saviour did over Jerusalem, Oh Ierusalem, Ierusalem, Hadst thou but known even in this thy day, those things that concern thine everlasting peace:
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His sober life tells the Drunkard that hee must be drunk no more, His pious, cautious abhorrence of oathes, tells the swearer, that he must swear no more;
His Sobrium life tells the Drunkard that he must be drunk no more, His pious, cautious abhorrence of Oaths, tells the swearer, that he must swear no more;
And can there be any place in this world fit for a soule, to take a nights lodging in? that is better than ten thousand Worlds, What shall it profit a man to gain the whole World,
And can there be any place in this world fit for a soul, to take a nights lodging in? that is better than ten thousand World's, What shall it profit a man to gain the Whole World,
1. This may be for the just reproofe of all the Christian world at once, all Christian Kings, Arch-Bishops, Bishops, Nobles, Gentlemen, Divines, Physitians, Lawyers, Souldiers, Tradesmen, all men in all places, that doe not act proportionably to those peerelesse means of grace received, to those golden talents, that God hath entrusted them with.
1. This may be for the just reproof of all the Christian world At once, all Christian Kings, Arch-Bishops, Bishops, Nobles, Gentlemen, Divines, Physicians, Lawyers, Soldiers, Tradesmen, all men in all places, that do not act proportionably to those peerless means of grace received, to those golden Talents, that God hath Entrusted them with.
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and griefe of all good men, You embroyle the Christian world in bloud, and unnecessary warres, only for the accomplishment of your own ambitious, unwarrantable, antiscripturall designes, great Grotius might have saved himselfe a labour of writing De jure Belli & Pacis, for you and your Court parasites can make any warre lawfull, provided it be for your own ends,
and grief of all good men, You embroil the Christian world in blood, and unnecessary wars, only for the accomplishment of your own ambitious, unwarrantable, antiscriptural designs, great Grotius might have saved himself a labour of writing De jure Belli & Pacis, for you and your Court Parasites can make any war lawful, provided it be for your own ends,
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You should NONLATINALPHABET, spend your hatred some other way, and joyne hearts and hands against those sworn enemies of God and all goodnesse, the Turke,
You should, spend your hatred Some other Way, and join hearts and hands against those sworn enemies of God and all Goodness, the Turk,
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and the Pope, that are ready to overrunn all Christendome, the one with his Tyrannicall sword, the other with his Tyrannicall word, this would be a happy Synchristianismus NONLATINALPHABET,
and the Pope, that Are ready to overrunn all Christendom, the one with his Tyrannical sword, the other with his Tyrannical word, this would be a happy Synchristianismus,
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As you have no superiours in degree, so, neither should you in vertue; Consider you are the Fathers of Christendome, therefore you should provide for its welfare;
As you have no superiors in degree, so, neither should you in virtue; Consider you Are the Father's of Christendom, Therefore you should provide for its welfare;
I chanced to overheare many poor sufferers say they were un-univers'd, un-commonwealth'd, they seemed to have no part to act upon the stage of England:
I chanced to overhear many poor sufferers say they were un-universed, un-commonwealthed, they seemed to have no part to act upon the stage of England:
durst I say any thing, I would say, that they are hated and slighted by most men, hated by their enemies, because they are not of their pernicious, Popish principles;
durst I say any thing, I would say, that they Are hated and slighted by most men, hated by their enemies, Because they Are not of their pernicious, Popish principles;
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and slighted by many of those that should be their friends, because they are some few of them richer then they as it is naturall with rich men, (unlesse they have more than ordinary supplies of grace, to forget God, themselves,
and slighted by many of those that should be their Friends, Because they Are Some few of them Richer then they as it is natural with rich men, (unless they have more than ordinary supplies of grace, to forget God, themselves,
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and their brethren.) Me thinks those few sufferers that the King hath been pleased to look upon, thy are just like men, that have newly escaped drowning, they are so taken with their landing, that they will not as much as cast a planke into the Sea,
and their brothers.) Me thinks those few sufferers that the King hath been pleased to look upon, thy Are just like men, that have newly escaped drowning, they Are so taken with their landing, that they will not as much as cast a plank into the Sea,
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for the landing of their Brethren, that are strugling with the boisterous swelling Seas. 2. What do you Noble men above others? As there are many of you,
for the landing of their Brothers, that Are struggling with the boisterous swelling Seas. 2. What do you Noble men above Others? As there Are many of you,
Gen. 6. 9. These are the Generations of Noah, Noah was a just man and walked with God, what was the flower of Noahs Nobility, S. Ambrose tells us, He was a just man and walked with God;
Gen. 6. 9. These Are the Generations of Noah, Noah was a just man and walked with God, what was the flower of Noahs Nobilt, S. Ambrose tells us, He was a just man and walked with God;
I can teach you how to weild an argument, how to out wit others, and will ye not make use of mee? Just as close-fisted Logick had done, in comes open handed honey tongued Rhetorick (and if any of the Arts and Sciences, would speak any thing to the purpose, you may be sure, she would, speaking being her peculiar excellency:) And what said shee, My Lords, will you be pleased out of your singular goodnesse, to hear a poor maid speak, I can teach you not only to speake;
I can teach you how to wield an argument, how to out wit Others, and will you not make use of me? Just as close-fisted Logic had done, in comes open handed honey tongued Rhetoric (and if any of the Arts and Sciences, would speak any thing to the purpose, you may be sure, she would, speaking being her peculiar excellency:) And what said she, My lords, will you be pleased out of your singular Goodness, to hear a poor maid speak, I can teach you not only to speak;
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and doe all my sweet voyc'd Lutes and Violls, hang upon the walls, untouch'd? are they like the children of Israels harpes upon the willowes, are they pleased to make use of mee in their publick service,
and do all my sweet voiced Lutes and Viols, hang upon the walls, untouched? Are they like the children of Israel's harps upon the willows, Are they pleased to make use of me in their public service,
The Arts and Sciences, having had but poor entertainment, and answers not so pleasing, as they expected, they chose Rhetorick for their speaker, they prayed her to speake two or three words for them altogether, which shee with much boldnesse, and somewhat of anger did.
The Arts and Sciences, having had but poor entertainment, and answers not so pleasing, as they expected, they chosen Rhetoric for their speaker, they prayed her to speak two or three words for them altogether, which she with much boldness, and somewhat of anger did.
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O consider that you carry precious, immortall soules about you, that are better worth than a world, lay up treasures in heaven for them, believe in Jesus, grow in grace, prepare for your latter ends, act the good stewards;
Oh Consider that you carry precious, immortal Souls about you, that Are better worth than a world, lay up treasures in heaven for them, believe in jesus, grow in grace, prepare for your latter ends, act the good Stewards;
3. What do you Souldiers more then others? I tell you what you did before, you rul'd us with a rod of Iron, every one of your swords was turned Scepter,
3. What do you Soldiers more then Others? I tell you what you did before, you ruled us with a rod of Iron, every one of your swords was turned Sceptre,
You behaved your selves like an army of Turkes and Saracens, rather then like a Christian civilized army, you scar'd us into a forced compliance, all were afraid of you,
You behaved your selves like an army of Turkes and Saracens, rather then like a Christian civilized army, you scared us into a forced compliance, all were afraid of you,
1. What doe you Divines more then others? You are of two sorts. 1. They of the Episcopacy. 2. They of the Presbytery. 1. You of the Episcopacy, I will tell you what ye did do, you did so well, to the admiration and envy of all your neighbours, that many whose doings were not so good, would needs undoe you;
1. What do you Divines more then Others? You Are of two sorts. 1. They of the Episcopacy. 2. They of the Presbytery. 1. You of the Episcopacy, I will tell you what you did doe, you did so well, to the admiration and envy of all your neighbours, that many whose doings were not so good, would needs undo you;
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yet some of you would doe very well, to get more humility & courtesy, Among many other vertues which ye have No jewell better becoming the Miter, of a miraculously restored Bishop, than humility.
yet Some of you would do very well, to get more humility & courtesy, Among many other Virtues which you have No jewel better becoming the Miter, of a miraculously restored Bishop, than humility.
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if ye be taken the first way, as being men of parts and eminencies, ye may be instrumental for Gods glory and your Countreyes good, provided ye doe not Preach sedition and rebellion, in an uncouth, improper palliating dialect.
if you be taken the First Way, as being men of parts and Eminences, you may be instrumental for God's glory and your Countries good, provided you do not Preach sedition and rebellion, in an uncouth, improper palliating dialect.
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ye are the incendiaries of the World, the firebands of Christendome, and though I have a great deal of charity for your persons yet I have none at all for your opinions, and damnable factions.
you Are the incendiaries of the World, the firebands of Christendom, and though I have a great deal of charity for your Persons yet I have none At all for your opinions, and damnable factions.
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And now I have distinguish'd of you, I tell you what you did more than others, you with your auxiliary forces in iniquity, the Independents, Anabaptists, Quakers,
And now I have distinguished of you, I tell you what you did more than Others, you with your auxiliary forces in iniquity, the Independents, Anabaptists, Quakers,
an arrow drawn out of Bellarmines Quiver, you unstar'd the firmament of the Church, you untreed the Paradise of God, the Silver Trumpets of the Temple, could not be heard,
an arrow drawn out of Bellarmines Quiver, you unstared the firmament of the Church, you untreed the Paradise of God, the Silver Trumpets of the Temple, could not be herd,
They talke of burning it, but a man can never sufficiently burne it, unlesse he could goe to hell-mouth and cast it there, saying, here Beelzebub take thy soule damning nation embroyling engine;
They talk of burning it, but a man can never sufficiently burn it, unless he could go to hell-mouth and cast it there, saying, Here Beelzebub take thy soul damning Nation embroiling engine;
and who fired it? Not the Christians, but the Heathens, the Publicanes, did not even the Publicans so? And what said thousands, that had their houses on fire? O! fling them all into those flames which they themselves have made.
and who fired it? Not the Christians, but the heathens, the Publicans, did not even the Publicans so? And what said thousands, that had their houses on fire? OH! fling them all into those flames which they themselves have made.
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O you that never drew sword, or turned tongue, but for your own interests, shall I tell you where it lyes, Had you but eyes to see it, it lyes in being subordinate to Bishops. Alas!
O you that never drew sword, or turned tongue, but for your own interests, shall I tell you where it lies, Had you but eyes to see it, it lies in being subordinate to Bishops. Alas!
can the miserable cabines of Presbytery, think to escape, when the great Soveraigne of Episcopacy, is under water? The Independent had like to have swallowed you both,
can the miserable cabins of Presbytery, think to escape, when the great Sovereign of Episcopacy, is under water? The Independent had like to have swallowed you both,
Give me leave to tell you of a strang sight, what's that? I saw the goodly Ship, Religion, (and it was the best Ship that ever I saw, it being man'd, not with Turks,
Give me leave to tell you of a strange sighed, what's that? I saw the goodly Ship, Religion, (and it was the best Ship that ever I saw, it being maned, not with Turks,
and it highly concernes us to pray, for the safe landing of it, in that all our souls are in it.) this Ship sayld between two Rocks, the one was as it were Scylla, the other Charybdis, the one was formallity and customarinesse on the one hand, the other was ataxy and confusion on the other.
and it highly concerns us to pray, for the safe landing of it, in that all our Souls Are in it.) this Ship sailed between two Rocks, the one was as it were Scylla, the other Charybdis, the one was formality and customariness on the one hand, the other was ataxy and confusion on the other.
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One saith I am of Paul, a second I am of Cephas, a third I am of Apollo, one saith I am an Episcopal man, another saith I am a Presbyterian, the third I am an Iudependent,
One Says I am of Paul, a second I am of Cephas, a third I am of Apollo, one Says I am an Episcopal man, Another Says I am a Presbyterian, the third I am an Iudependent,
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That the Physician of the soul had no great reason to be angry with the Physician of the body, the one made work for the other, the one killed them, and the other buried them;
That the physician of the soul had no great reason to be angry with the physician of the body, the one made work for the other, the one killed them, and the other buried them;
It may, be said of many of you that you are like those Physicians of no value, that would have given Physick to our distempered state, Multitudo medicorum rempublicam interfecit. Many Physicians have killed the patient,
It may, be said of many of you that you Are like those Physicians of no valve, that would have given Physic to our distempered state, Multitudo Medicorum Res publicam interfecit. Many Physicians have killed the patient,
why doe you attempt to cure it? If curable, let nature work it out: 'twas Platos opinion, that it was a bad Commonwealth where there were many Physicians.
why do you attempt to cure it? If curable, let nature work it out: 'twas Platos opinion, that it was a bad Commonwealth where there were many Physicians.
We know how to distinguish between the good use, and the abuse of a calling, we will honour the Physician for our healths sake, God hath created Medicines out of the simples of the earth,
We know how to distinguish between the good use, and the abuse of a calling, we will honour the physician for our healths sake, God hath created Medicines out of the simples of the earth,
You are like the Polonian Ictus, that knew not how to resist so many men in compleat armour, (the Coin of the Country was so stamped.) Good lawyers are stiled the oracles of the City, the rulers of the Law, a good ruler should see, that he have skill to rule, that his parchment be spread abroad before him, that his eye be upon the rule, the rule of the Law, he must have nothing in his hand,
You Are like the Polonian Ictus, that knew not how to resist so many men in complete armour, (the Coin of the Country was so stamped.) Good Lawyers Are styled the oracles of the city, the Rulers of the Law, a good ruler should see, that he have skill to Rule, that his parchment be spread abroad before him, that his eye be upon the Rule, the Rule of the Law, he must have nothing in his hand,
2. What doe you Women, you Ladies more than others? Having spoken to most of the considerable men in the World, give me leave to speak a word or two, to the Women;
2. What do you Women, you Ladies more than Others? Having spoken to most of the considerable men in the World, give me leave to speak a word or two, to the Women;
This question doth not imply an impossibility, but onely the difficulty and rarenesse of it, that it is a hard and rare thing to find a vertuous Woman,
This question does not imply an impossibility, but only the difficulty and rareness of it, that it is a hard and rare thing to find a virtuous Woman,
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and of one that excell'd all the rest and pray what did she doe? Surely she had a Bible alwayes in her hand, no she opened her mouth with wisdome, in her tongue was the Law of kindnesse, she looked well to the wayes of her household, she did not eat the bread of idlenesse:
and of one that excelled all the rest and pray what did she do? Surely she had a bible always in her hand, no she opened her Mouth with Wisdom, in her tongue was the Law of kindness, she looked well to the ways of her household, she did not eat the bred of idleness:
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Me thinks you that have such beautiful bodies, should strive to get beautifull souls, a deformed soul in a beautiful body is just like a Toad in a golden Cabinet.
Me thinks you that have such beautiful bodies, should strive to get beautiful Souls, a deformed soul in a beautiful body is just like a Toad in a golden Cabinet.
I have endeavoured, to say somewhat to you all asunder, now be pleased to hear what God sayes to you all together, me thinks I hear God speaking thus to England, O England what dost thou more than others? Surely I have done somewhat more for thee,
I have endeavoured, to say somewhat to you all asunder, now be pleased to hear what God Says to you all together, me thinks I hear God speaking thus to England, Oh England what dost thou more than Others? Surely I have done somewhat more for thee,
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than any other Nation, and I expect that thou shouldst doe somewhat more for me; I have freed thy tender neck, from the galling yoke of thy insulting. Tyrannizing enemies;
than any other nation, and I expect that thou Shouldst do somewhat more for me; I have freed thy tender neck, from the galling yoke of thy insulting. Tyrannizing enemies;
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Of an Aegypt, of black Schismes and Haeresies, I have once more made thee a Goshen, a Land of light, I have crowned thee with the mercies of my right hand,
Of an Egypt, of black Schisms and Heresies, I have once more made thee a Goshen, a Land of Light, I have crowned thee with the Mercies of my right hand,
Shall God do so much for us, and shall we doe nothing for him? What shall we doe? Let us act suitably and proportionably to those precious meanes, advantages,
Shall God do so much for us, and shall we do nothing for him? What shall we do? Let us act suitably and proportionably to those precious means, advantages,
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Galatians 4. 16. Am I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth. DIfferent have been the entertainments, not only of humane, but divine truth with different men:
Galatians 4. 16. Am I Therefore become your enemy Because I tell you the truth. DIfferent have been the entertainments, not only of humane, but divine truth with different men:
they received him as an Angel of God even as Christ Jesus vers. 14. But soon after as the learned Estius observes by reason of the crafty and subtile insinuations of false teachers, they change their note, they desert the truth;
they received him as an Angel of God even as christ jesus vers. 14. But soon After as the learned Estius observes by reason of the crafty and subtle insinuations of false Teachers, they change their note, they desert the truth;
you that loved mee so dearely that if it had been possible, you would have pulled out your own eyes and have given them me, am I become your enemy? because I tell you the truth,
you that loved me so dearly that if it had been possible, you would have pulled out your own eyes and have given them me, am I become your enemy? Because I tell you the truth,
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because I preach the Gospell to you, all the truths of Christ, more especially that fundamentall truth that we are not justified by the Law, (as you think,
Because I preach the Gospel to you, all the truths of christ, more especially that fundamental truth that we Are not justified by the Law, (as you think,
you should honour mee for the truth, esteeme mee for my works sake, not hate mee, look upon me as your enemy, am I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth:
you should honour me for the truth, esteem me for my works sake, not hate me, look upon me as your enemy, am I Therefore become your enemy Because I tell you the truth:
this is the true genuine sense of the words, according to Chrysostome, Estius, Calvin, Diodate, Perkins, and some others compared together, there's no difficulty in them,
this is the true genuine sense of the words, according to Chrysostom, Estius, calvin, Diodate, Perkins, and Some Others compared together, there's no difficulty in them,
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Truth may be considered too wayes either NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET either in it self and as it is nothing else but a conformity between the object and the intellect,
Truth may be considered too ways either or either in it self and as it is nothing Else but a conformity between the Object and the intellect,
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the ear with Harmony, and the understanding the eye of the Soul is no lesse delighted with truth it being it's natural genuine proper object in this sense Saint Austine affirmes truth to be dear to the intellect:
the ear with Harmony, and the understanding the eye of the Soul is no less delighted with truth it being it's natural genuine proper Object in this sense Saint Augustine affirms truth to be dear to the intellect:
but if we consider it the second way as it creates a disturbance in the Commonwealth of mens lusts so it is odious to them, the Sun in its self is an amiable and lovely object,
but if we Consider it the second Way as it creates a disturbance in the Commonwealth of men's Lustiest so it is odious to them, the Sun in its self is an amiable and lovely Object,
Truths are either humane, or Divine Philosophical, or Theological, Philosophical such as are cognoscible by the light of nature, such as are found out by experience,
Truths Are either humane, or Divine Philosophical, or Theological, Philosophical such as Are cognoscible by the Light of nature, such as Are found out by experience,
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& humane disquisition such as we meet with in Ethicks, Physicks, Mathematicks, and Methaphysicks, Theological, or Divine truths such as are revealed from above;
& humane disquisition such as we meet with in Ethics, Physics, Mathematics, and Methaphysicks, Theological, or Divine truths such as Are revealed from above;
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as this vice is to be hated, particular such as reflect upon particular men, and particular lusts such as sting the conscience as pride coveteousnosse, drunkness are to be hated.
as this vice is to be hated, particular such as reflect upon particular men, and particular Lustiest such as sting the conscience as pride coveteousnosse, Drunkenness Are to be hated.
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General gliding, tansient, irreflexive unconcerning truths may peradventure gain tolerable acceptance be looked upon with a more propitious aspect when a particular severer conscience smiting truth may be brow beatē, suspected, de graded to a meer probability nay it may be flatly opposed, contradicted in down right terms.
General gliding, tansient, irreflexive unconcerning truths may Peradventure gain tolerable acceptance be looked upon with a more propitious aspect when a particular severer conscience smiting truth may be brow beaten, suspected, the graded to a mere probability nay it may be flatly opposed, contradicted in down right terms.
This distinction as to the sense and substance of it I find in Proverbes the 9. 8. Reprove not a scorner least he hate thee rebuke a wise man and he will love thee.
This distinction as to the sense and substance of it I find in Proverbs the 9. 8. Reprove not a scorner lest he hate thee rebuke a wise man and he will love thee.
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This being premised I proceed to the proposed Method. 1. That many men look upon those as their Enemies, that tell them the truth is clear from these Scriptures, Asts 7. 54. When they heard these things they were cut to the heart and the gnashed on him with their teeth.
This being premised I proceed to the proposed Method. 1. That many men look upon those as their Enemies, that tell them the truth is clear from these Scriptures, Asts 7. 54. When they herd these things they were Cut to the heart and the gnashed on him with their teeth.
Would you know what things those were, you may read verse the 52. They had persecuted the Prophets they themselves had betrayed and murthered the holy one:
Would you know what things those were, you may read verse the 52. They had persecuted the prophets they themselves had betrayed and murdered the holy one:
When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, & gnashed on him with their teeth & immediately they stoned him. 1 Kings 18. 17. Art thou hee that troubleth Israel? the great sin that Ahab and his people were guilty of was the Worshiping of Baal, Eliah rebukes them sharply for this sin? hereupon they look upon him as an Enemy incendiary and entertain him with this discourteous salutation, art thou hee that troubleth Israel? pregnant is that place:
When they herd these things they were Cut to the heart, & gnashed on him with their teeth & immediately they stoned him. 1 Kings 18. 17. Art thou he that Troubles Israel? the great since that Ahab and his people were guilty of was the Worshipping of Baal, Elijah rebukes them sharply for this since? hereupon they look upon him as an Enemy incendiary and entertain him with this discourteous salutation, art thou he that Troubles Israel? pregnant is that place:
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in the 1 of Kings 22. 18. there is yet one Prophet Michaiah, the Son of Imlah; but I hate him for hee doth not Prophesie good concerning mee, but evil:
in the 1 of Kings 22. 18. there is yet one Prophet Michaiah, the Son of Imlah; but I hate him for he does not Prophesy good Concerning me, but evil:
so that his hatred was upon the account of his Proyhesy, remarkeable is that Text Amos. 5. 10. They hate him that rebuketh in the gate and they abhor him that speaketh uprightly:
so that his hatred was upon the account of his Proyhesy, remarkable is that Text Amos. 5. 10. They hate him that Rebuketh in the gate and they abhor him that speaks uprightly:
this is that which Christ tells his Disciples of you shall be hated of all men for my names sake, Luk. 21. 17. That is for my truths sake that is they shall hate your Persons;
this is that which christ tells his Disciples of you shall be hated of all men for my names sake, Luk. 21. 17. That is for my truths sake that is they shall hate your Persons;
The Wiseman tells us that the righteous man is more excellent then his neighbour, more excellent in his judgement; more excellent in his thoughts: more excellent in his affections;
The Wiseman tells us that the righteous man is more excellent then his neighbour, more excellent in his judgement; more excellent in his thoughts: more excellent in his affections;
more excellent in his principles, more excellent in his whole conversation, his judgment is more clear & discerning: his thoughts are more profitable;
more excellent in his principles, more excellent in his Whole Conversation, his judgement is more clear & discerning: his thoughts Are more profitable;
he was a murtherer from the beginning and abode not in the truth because there is no truth in him no wonder then that the Divels Children cannot endure truth nor the Preachers of it.
he was a murderer from the beginning and Abided not in the truth Because there is no truth in him no wonder then that the Devils Children cannot endure truth nor the Preachers of it.
Interest is the compasse by which the generality of men steer, it is no wonder then if they hate those that touch them to the quick: contradict their concerning, profitable;
Interest is the compass by which the generality of men steer, it is no wonder then if they hate those that touch them to the quick: contradict their Concerning, profitable;
pleasing interests, if golden mouthed Chrysostom Preach against the emperresse Eudoxia, endeavour to reclaim her from Arrianisme, shee will be sure to banish him;
pleasing interests, if golden mouthed Chrysostom Preach against the emperresse Eudoxia, endeavour to reclaim her from Arianism, she will be sure to banish him;
If Demetrius the silver smith perceive that his craft is in danger to be set at naught, hee will accuse St. Paul of troubling all Asia, speaking against great Diana: why because wee know that by this craft we have our wealth? if good Iohn Baptist tell Herod it is unlawfull for him, to have Herodias hee will cut of his head.
If Demetrius the silver smith perceive that his craft is in danger to be Set At nought, he will accuse Saint Paul of troubling all Asia, speaking against great Diana: why Because we know that by this craft we have our wealth? if good John Baptist tell Herod it is unlawful for him, to have Herodias he will Cut of his head.
& give him the bread of affliction, the good soul piercing Divine tells men they must repent, believe, deny themselves, take up their Crosse and follow Christ, shake hands with honours profits, pleasures all if need require for the enjoyment of Christ, who is all in all:
& give him the bred of affliction, the good soul piercing Divine tells men they must Repent, believe, deny themselves, take up their Cross and follow christ, shake hands with honours profits, pleasures all if need require for the enjoyment of christ, who is all in all:
he tells the meer morall man, which thinks himself to be good enough for Heaven already, that except his righteousness exceede the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, hee shall in no wise enter into it;
he tells the mere moral man, which thinks himself to be good enough for Heaven already, that except his righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, he shall in no wise enter into it;
he tells all men of their sins & lusts, & therefore they cannot endure him: 2 Pet. 3. 3, 4. The Apostle sayes they were scoffers, men walking after their own lusts that deny the day of judgement and Saviours promise of his coming: 2 Timoth. 3. They resist the truth, men of corrupt minds and therefore they resists the truth so much for the reasons they use it I shall make of is briefly this.
he tells all men of their Sins & Lustiest, & Therefore they cannot endure him: 2 Pet. 3. 3, 4. The Apostle Says they were scoffers, men walking After their own Lustiest that deny the day of judgement and Saviors promise of his coming: 2 Timothy 3. They resist the truth, men of corrupt minds and Therefore they resists the truth so much for the Reasons they use it I shall make of is briefly this.
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can the Servant expect to fare better then the Master, 'tis his honour that he can be like him though it be in suffering to write after him though in letters of Blood.
can the Servant expect to fare better then the Master, it's his honour that he can be like him though it be in suffering to write After him though in letters of Blood.
2. That the Preachers of the word should be truth tellers in the prosecution of it I shall use this method 1. Give you some Scripture. 2. Some reasons. 3. Shew you what truth the man of God should tell. 4. I shall tell some truths which I take to be very suitable to and necessary for this auditory. 5. Make use.
2. That the Preachers of the word should be truth tellers in the prosecution of it I shall use this method 1. Give you Some Scripture. 2. some Reasons. 3. Show you what truth the man of God should tell. 4. I shall tell Some truths which I take to be very suitable to and necessary for this auditory. 5. Make use.
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That the Preachers of the Gospel should be truth tellers is clear from these Scripture, Rom. 9. 1. I say the truth in Christ Jesus Ily not my conscienee also bearing mee witnesse in the Holy Ghost, St. Pauls practise should be ours what he sayes, we should say, Prov. 22. 20. Have I not written to thee excellent things in counsels,
That the Preachers of the Gospel should be truth tellers is clear from these Scripture, Rom. 9. 1. I say the truth in christ jesus Ily not my Conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, Saint Paul's practice should be ours what he Says, we should say, Curae 22. 20. Have I not written to thee excellent things in Counsels,
and knowledge that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou mayest answere the words of truth to them that send to thee. 2. things observeable from this Text. 1. That the words of truth are the words of certainty. 2. That when we are asked we should answere them with these words, Eccl. 12. 10. The Preacher sought to find out accuptable words, upright words,
and knowledge that I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou Mayest answer the words of truth to them that send to thee. 2. things observable from this Text. 1. That the words of truth Are the words of certainty. 2. That when we Are asked we should answer them with these words, Ecclesiastes 12. 10. The Preacher sought to find out accuptable words, upright words,
even words of truth, Solomon in the precedent verse, tells us of a wise Preacher let us observe what he did, he will teach us how to make our Sermons, the wise Preacher did not vent out any unpremeditated, undigested extemporary flashes;
even words of truth, Solomon in the precedent verse, tells us of a wise Preacher let us observe what he did, he will teach us how to make our Sermons, the wise Preacher did not vent out any unpremeditated, undigested extemporary flashes;
but he sought to find out, and what did he seek to find out not unseasonable unsuitable things, things that come like rain in Harvest, or snow in Summer;
but he sought to find out, and what did he seek to find out not unseasonable unsuitable things, things that come like rain in Harvest, or snow in Summer;
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but NONLATINALPHABET seasonable suitable apposite acceptable things, and I pray what were those not the Chimoeraes of his own brain, not the dictates of a private spirit, not totering hovering probabilities, not shameful, falsehoods;
but seasonable suitable apposite acceptable things, and I pray what were those not the Chimoera's of his own brain, not the dictates of a private Spirit, not totering hovering probabilities, not shameful, falsehoods;
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if he did speak himsalf. 2 Corinth. 5. 20. Now therefore we are Embassadours for Christ as though God did beseeeh you by us, we pray you in Christs stead, be reconciled to God, the Minister may be tearmed Gods speaker.
if he did speak himsalf. 2 Corinth. 5. 20. Now Therefore we Are ambassadors for christ as though God did beseeeh you by us, we pray you in Christ stead, be reconciled to God, the Minister may be termed God's speaker.
It is reported of the incomparable Bucolcer that he was so much Master of the heavenly art of Preaching that he could put his Auditours in to what passion he pleased,
It is reported of the incomparable Bucolcer that he was so much Master of the heavenly art of Preaching that he could put his Auditors in to what passion he pleased,
me thinks the serious consideration of the greatnesse of Gods Majesty, the greatnesse of the assembly the greatnesse of the work should enduce, us to come prepared according to the preparations of the sanctuary.
me thinks the serious consideration of the greatness of God's Majesty, the greatness of the assembly the greatness of the work should induce, us to come prepared according to the preparations of the sanctuary.
The Minister the faithful witnesse should deliver nothing but what he received, for if he doe he deliver's his own not God's, that the Minister should deliver nothing but what he receive's, is unquestionable, 1 Cor. 11. 23. For I received of the Lord that which I also deliver unto you, NONLATINALPHABET I have received from the Lord there's his commission, had I not received it, I would not have delivered it, you might have rationally suspended your beliefs,
The Minister the faithful witness should deliver nothing but what he received, for if he do he deliver's his own not God's, that the Minister should deliver nothing but what he receive's, is unquestionable, 1 Cor. 11. 23. For I received of the Lord that which I also deliver unto you, I have received from the Lord there's his commission, had I not received it, I would not have Delivered it, you might have rationally suspended your beliefs,
that the Ministers received nothing but truth is as unquestionable, for what he received he received from God, which is the God of truth and cannot ly;
that the Ministers received nothing but truth is as unquestionable, for what he received he received from God, which is the God of truth and cannot lie;
As the Church at Jerusalem decreed that the Church of the Gentiles should abstain from blood and things strangled, Acts. 15. I proceed in the 3. place to tell you what truths the Man of God should tell. 1. Divine Scripture truths, not Philosophical,
As the Church At Jerusalem decreed that the Church of the Gentiles should abstain from blood and things strangled, Acts. 15. I proceed in the 3. place to tell you what truths the Man of God should tell. 1. Divine Scripture truths, not Philosophical,
a man may as well expect Grapes from Thornes, or Figgs from Thistles, if the man of God fire a rebellious stiffenecked sinner out of his beloved sinne,
a man may as well expect Grapes from Thorns, or Figgs from Thistles, if the man of God fire a rebellious Stiffnecked sinner out of his Beloved sin,
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but it will never smite a conscience, 'tis not a Text of Aristotle, but a Text of Scripture, that shews a man the grizly horrid Shape of a sin, the amiable lovely countenance of a grace, the strictnesse of Gods Stern-brow'd Justice, the dreadfulnesse of the ever approaching day of Judgement:
but it will never smite a conscience, it's not a Text of Aristotle, but a Text of Scripture, that shows a man the grizzly horrid Shape of a since, the amiable lovely countenance of a grace, the strictness of God's Stern-browed justice, the dreadfulness of the ever approaching day of Judgement:
a quotation out of Aristotle will never make a man go to his study & weep for his sins, resolve to turne a new leaf, prepare for his later end, cause a man to be enamourd on,
a quotation out of Aristotle will never make a man go to his study & weep for his Sins, resolve to turn a new leaf, prepare for his later end, cause a man to be enamoured on,
and with the beauties of the Empyrean heaven, the fruition of God the chiefest good, the blessed company of Angels and the Spirits of just men made perfect.
and with the beauty's of the Empyrean heaven, the fruition of God the chiefest good, the blessed company of Angels and the Spirits of just men made perfect.
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that self-same Aristotle which in the Schooles, we look upon as the glory of Philosophy, the miracle of nature, in the Pulpit we look upon him only as a mere purblind Owl-eyed Heathen.
that selfsame Aristotle which in the Schools, we look upon as the glory of Philosophy, the miracle of nature, in the Pulpit we look upon him only as a mere purblind Owl-eyed Heathen.
There is not the meanest Schollar in Christs School which which knows not how to confute him, the naturall man discerneth not the things of God, NONLATINALPHABET;
There is not the Meanest Scholar in Christ School which which knows not how to confute him, the natural man discerneth not the things of God,;
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The Natural man is uncapable of the things of God, 'tis so in the original, Beza tells us that 'tis a Metaphor taken, a Minoribus vasis, from lesser vessels, that cannot contain things bigger then themselves,
The Natural man is uncapable of the things of God, it's so in the original, Beza tells us that it's a Metaphor taken, a Minoribus vasis, from lesser vessels, that cannot contain things bigger then themselves,
the more simple and immixed a Truth is, the better it is, the Word of God, it is the aliment of the of the soul, you know the more the simple aliment is, the more nutritive it is.
the more simple and immixed a Truth is, the better it is, the Word of God, it is the aliment of the of the soul, you know the more the simple aliment is, the more nutritive it is.
That Sermon is best which is like an unpainted glasse window, paint doth but hinder the Transmissiō of the light, the immoderate paintings of humane Learning doe but Eclipse the beams of Truth, which would be more visible in and of themselves.
That Sermon is best which is like an unpainted glass window, paint does but hinder the Transmission of the Light, the immoderate paintings of humane Learning do but Eclipse the beams of Truth, which would be more visible in and of themselves.
The soft and silken effeminacies of Capua did but enervate and emasculate the victorious armies of the daring Iron-sided Hanibal. The more glittering Scabbard of humane learning, doth but blunt the edge of the sword of the Spirit.
The soft and silken effeminacies of Capua did but enervate and emasculate the victorious armies of the daring ironsided Hannibal. The more glittering Scabbard of humane learning, does but blunt the edge of the sword of the Spirit.
Admirable is that of Saint Paul in the 1. to the Corinths the 2. and the 1. and the 2. And I Brethren when I came to you came not with excellency of speech,
Admirable is that of Saint Paul in the 1. to the Corinths the 2. and the 1. and the 2. And I Brothers when I Come to you Come not with excellency of speech,
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Saint Paul spoke this at the royal exchaing of all learning, 'tis in effect as much as if he should have said thus I confess my cadencies are not so sweet & smothe, my language is not so polite, my stile is not so flourishing, my lines are not so strong,
Saint Paul spoke this At the royal exchaing of all learning, it's in Effect as much as if he should have said thus I confess my Cadences Are not so sweet & smooth, my language is not so polite, my style is not so flourishing, my lines Are not so strong,
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as those of theirs are that are puft up with word wisdome, which by this means endeavour to bring into contempt the plainesse and simplicity of the Gospel.
as those of theirs Are that Are puffed up with word Wisdom, which by this means endeavour to bring into contempt the plainness and simplicity of the Gospel.
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but the science of the Crosse, would it be suitable to discours of Gods emptying himself in swelling terms, of Christs abasing himself in a lofty stile to discours sweetly of Vinegar and Gall, to beset Christ's Crown of Thornes with a Crown of flowers? No I leave that to vaine glorious self seeking Preachers, those that Preach themselves not Christ Crucified,
but the science of the Cross, would it be suitable to discourse of God's emptying himself in swelling terms, of Christ abasing himself in a lofty style to discourse sweetly of Vinegar and Gall, to beset Christ's Crown of Thorns with a Crown of flowers? No I leave that to vain glorious self seeking Preachers, those that Preach themselves not christ crucified,
A Preacher is a Teacher which implyes that he should teach something which may be understood, he that cannot make others understand a thing, he may give us leave to suspect that he doth not understand it himself.
A Preacher is a Teacher which Implies that he should teach something which may be understood, he that cannot make Others understand a thing, he may give us leave to suspect that he does not understand it himself.
if one Preach up universal redemption, & another Preach it down, who shall the sequacious pendulous people believe, me thinks having an unerring rule to square by, we should agree in fundamentals at least wise, if not in circumstantials.
if one Preach up universal redemption, & Another Preach it down, who shall the sequacious pendulous people believe, me thinks having an unerring Rule to square by, we should agree in fundamentals At least wise, if not in circumstantials.
It should be the great care of a Divine to Preach those things that may make most for the edification of his Auditory, he should shew them their damnable deplorable estate by Nature, the True means of their recovery by Christ, Preach about Faith, Repentance, Charity, Love, Humility, Heavenly mindednesse, Contentednesse, Heaven, Hell, Death, Judgement to come, fully instruct them in the Lords Prayer and ten Commandements.
It should be the great care of a Divine to Preach those things that may make most for the edification of his Auditory, he should show them their damnable deplorable estate by Nature, the True means of their recovery by christ, Preach about Faith, Repentance, Charity, Love, Humility, Heavenly Mindedness, Contentedness, Heaven, Hell, Death, Judgement to come, Fully instruct them in the lords Prayer and ten commandments.
Proud men think it inconsistent with the greatnesse of their parts and sublimity of their wits to iusist upon these, they are much like Angelus Politianus that would not vouchsafe to read the Scriptures (because as he thought) they did not containe elegancies suitable to his florid stile and Genius.
Proud men think it inconsistent with the greatness of their parts and sublimity of their wits to iusist upon these, they Are much like Angelus Politianus that would not vouchsafe to read the Scriptures (Because as he Thought) they did not contain Elegances suitable to his florid style and Genius.
who looks upon the Sunn but in an Eclipse, who takes cognizance of the Moon but when Travelling? a blazing Comet is more look't upon then all the regular stars in heaven:
who looks upon the Sun's but in an Eclipse, who Takes cognizance of the Moon but when Traveling? a blazing Cometam is more looked upon then all the regular Stars in heaven:
present us with some spurious mishapen Brat of his own intellect, which he can prove to be legitimate neither by Scripture nor reason, this is cry'd up for a man of rare parts, elevated, advanced intellectualls.
present us with Some spurious Misshapen Brat of his own intellect, which he can prove to be legitimate neither by Scripture nor reason, this is cried up for a man of rare parts, elevated, advanced intellectuals.
Old truths like old goverments are best, Innovations in Church and State being equally dangerous. Those truths are most Authentique that are as old as Christ and his Apostles.
Old truths like old governments Are best, Innovations in Church and State being equally dangerous. Those truths Are most Authentic that Are as old as christ and his Apostles.
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Generalia non pungunt, generall Truths never pierce a soule, or wound a Conscience. Generall truths like the Papists generall faith, never save a soule.
Generalia non pungunt, general Truths never pierce a soul, or wound a Conscience. General truths like the Papists general faith, never save a soul.
and judgement to come, and this made him tremble: He opposed righteousnesse to his briberies: Temperance to his adulteries, and judgement to come, to his outragious insolencies. 7. Peaceable truths.
and judgement to come, and this made him tremble: He opposed righteousness to his briberies: Temperance to his adulteries, and judgement to come, to his outrageous insolences. 7. Peaceable truths.
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how then comes it to passe that many of your Sermons are stuft with all Arts and Sciences but Divinity? How comes it to passe that instead of making the Spouse borders of Gold with studds of silver, a great many of you make her borders of brasse with studds of Tinn and pewter? Are they not like Onesilaus his head, that instead of braines was full of hony-combes!
how then comes it to pass that many of your Sermons Are stuffed with all Arts and Sciences but Divinity? How comes it to pass that instead of making the Spouse borders of Gold with studs of silver, a great many of you make her borders of brass with studs of Tin and pewter? are they not like Onesilaus his head, that instead of brains was full of Honeycombs!
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When the Persian King sent Antalcidas the Lacedimonian Captain a Garland of flowers perfum'd with spices and odours, he tells him Rosarum fragrantiam adulteratione perdidisti, so may I say to many of you, Concioneis majestatem adulteratione perdidistis. With admirable fitnesse did the learned K. Iames compare such Sermons to the red and blew flowers that pester the corne, which were more noysome to the crop then beautifull to the spectators eye.
When the Persian King sent Antalcidas the Lacedimonian Captain a Garland of flowers perfumed with spices and odours, he tells him Of roses fragrantiam adulteratione You have lost, so may I say to many of you, Concioneis majestatem adulteratione You have lost. With admirable fitness did the learned K. James compare such Sermons to the read and blue flowers that pester the corn, which were more noisome to the crop then beautiful to the spectators eye.
but yee give us the husks of your own braines, you give us light bread that our soul loatheth, We come for the waters of life drawne from the fountaine opened;
but ye give us the husks of your own brains, you give us Light bred that our soul Loathes, We come for the waters of life drawn from the fountain opened;
Wee would faine heare some patheticall soule ravishing discours of the Empyrean heaven, but ye give us some empty unedifying discourses of a Heaven or two below:
we would feign hear Some pathetical soul ravishing discourse of the Empyrean heaven, but you give us Some empty unedifying discourses of a Heaven or two below:
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and make thy selfe the end of all thy actions? why didst thou rob my Scriptures of their all-sufficiency? Why didst thou robb my people of their spirituall food? I gave thee a soule that was ruddier then the rubies,
and make thy self the end of all thy actions? why didst thou rob my Scriptures of their All-sufficiency? Why didst thou rob my people of their spiritual food? I gave thee a soul that was ruddier then the rubies,
Now me thinks I heare some of you murmuring against mee, saying what doe I mean to disgrace learning in one of the most flourishing Academies in all Europe:
Now me thinks I hear Some of you murmuring against me, saying what do I mean to disgrace learning in one of the most flourishing Academies in all Europe:
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Me thinks I hear my Mother University speaking thus NONLATINALPHABET and thou my Sonn, what speak against me with the tongue I gave thee? what wound me with my own arrows? To this I answer, I know we cannot declare the wonderfull works of God without Physicks, his Attributes without Metaphysicks, the Dimensions of the Arke without Mathematicks, we cannot interpret â Text without Grammar, analize it without Logick, presse it upon the affections without Rhetorique:
Me thinks I hear my Mother university speaking thus and thou my Son, what speak against me with the tongue I gave thee? what wound me with my own arrows? To this I answer, I know we cannot declare the wonderful works of God without Physics, his Attributes without Metaphysics, the Dimensions of the Ark without Mathematics, we cannot interpret â Text without Grammar, Analyze it without Logic, press it upon the affections without Rhetoric:
But notwithstanding I think it but equall and most consonant to Scripture, that every Preaching Minister should have as much as may serve to secure his Sacred calling and person from poverty and contempt, it is not fit that they which breake the bread of life to others, should want bread for their own mouthes:
But notwithstanding I think it but equal and most consonant to Scripture, that every Preaching Minister should have as much as may serve to secure his Sacred calling and person from poverty and contempt, it is not fit that they which break the bred of life to Others, should want bred for their own mouths:
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That the Fathers of the Church are provided for, it is well, but it would be better if not only the Fathers, but the Sonnes of the Church were provided for also:
That the Father's of the Church Are provided for, it is well, but it would be better if not only the Father's, but the Sons of the Church were provided for also:
it fares well with the body when all its parts are nourished, though not equally, yet proportionably, according to their severall exigencies and capacities.
it fares well with the body when all its parts Are nourished, though not equally, yet proportionably, according to their several exigencies and capacities.
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4. That the Preachers of the word should take heed to their Ministry, preach the word, be instant in Season and out of Season, reprove, rebuke, exhort.
4. That the Preachers of the word should take heed to their Ministry, preach the word, be instant in Season and out of Season, reprove, rebuke, exhort.
Hence is our Saviours triple pasce, feed my sheep, feed my flock, feed my lambs, feed them by thy praying, feed them by thy Preaching, feed them by thy living;
Hence is our Saviors triple Paske, feed my sheep, feed my flock, feed my Lambs, feed them by thy praying, feed them by thy Preaching, feed them by thy living;
but sound the shriller & lowder ▪ you are like Bells hung up in the top of the steeple that ye may be heard the further, the more God hath done for you, the more yee ought to doe for him, one word from you being men of eminency and authority will doe more good then a thousand from us,
but found the shriller & Louder ▪ you Are like Bells' hung up in the top of the steeple that you may be herd the further, the more God hath done for you, the more ye ought to do for him, one word from you being men of eminency and Authority will do more good then a thousand from us,
and charity in all? this was the opinion of Calvin in the same controversie, Ego in Controversia Anglicana moderationem semper tenui cujus me non paenituit;
and charity in all? this was the opinion of calvin in the same controversy, Ego in Controversy Anglican moderationem semper tenui cujus me non Paenituit;
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They are but circumstances and why are you of the Episcopacy so eager for them: they are but circumstances, and why are you of the Presbytery so eager against them:
They Are but Circumstances and why Are you of the Episcopacy so eager for them: they Are but Circumstances, and why Are you of the Presbytery so eager against them:
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this might soon be proved, but must I be forced to prove this, to a Nation that hath been so long worried with Tyrants and Traytors, that made so long surrows in our backs:
this might soon be proved, but must I be forced to prove this, to a nation that hath been so long worried with Tyrants and Traitors, that made so long furrows in our backs:
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Me thinks your bleeding wounds not yet fully closed might sufficiently Preach the seasonablenesse of a plaister, want of mercy teaches us the worth of mercy, the want of King and Bishops all this while, me thinks at length should teach us the worth of them:
Me thinks your bleeding wounds not yet Fully closed might sufficiently Preach the seasonableness of a plaster, want of mercy Teaches us the worth of mercy, the want of King and Bishops all this while, me thinks At length should teach us the worth of them:
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nor Bishop in our Israel, and if that be the reason of all our miseries surely by the rule of contraries the other is the reason of all our happinesse, that we have both, King and Bishop in our Israel, Eccles. 10. 17. Blessed art thou O Land when thy King is the Son of nobles;
nor Bishop in our Israel, and if that be the reason of all our misery's surely by the Rule of contraries the other is the reason of all our happiness, that we have both, King and Bishop in our Israel, Eccles. 10. 17. Blessed art thou Oh Land when thy King is the Son of Nobles;
and surely if ever Land was blessed in a King, ours is, and we may say as the Queen of Sheba, said of Solomon, because the Lord loved Israel he made him King over them,
and surely if ever Land was blessed in a King, ours is, and we may say as the Queen of Sheba, said of Solomon, Because the Lord loved Israel he made him King over them,
great also is the happynesse that we receive from the learned and religious Fathers of the Church, 'tis a question whether a state be more happy in a King,
great also is the happiness that we receive from the learned and religious Father's of the Church, it's a question whither a state be more happy in a King,
and would you know the original of Episcopacy St. Jerome tells us 'tis as old as that Text of Holy Scripture, I am of Paul, I am of Cephas, I am of Apollo, for when divisions crept into the Church of Corinth, the Apostles for the taking away those that were present,
and would you know the original of Episcopacy Saint Jerome tells us it's as old as that Text of Holy Scripture, I am of Paul, I am of Cephas, I am of Apollo, for when divisions crept into the Church of Corinth, the Apostles for the taking away those that were present,
Oh! tell not empty speculations palliated falshoods, meer propabilities, Amphibious uncertainties groundlesse novelties, Preach Divine evident, useful, positive, sinne smiting, peace preserving truths, be not affraid of men but of God:
Oh! tell not empty speculations palliated falsehoods, mere propabilities, Amphibious uncertainties groundless novelties, Preach Divine evident, useful, positive, sin smiting, peace preserving truths, be not afraid of men but of God:
Strive not to please them but him, let not any wordly advantage what ever, cause you to bury the gold of Ophir, let not the Majesty of Gods truths stoop to the vices and humours of men, tell even a David, thou art the man, cry aloud, lift up your voices like Trumpets,
Strive not to please them but him, let not any wordly advantage what ever, cause you to bury the gold of Ophir, let not the Majesty of God's truths stoop to the vices and humours of men, tell even a David, thou art the man, cry aloud, lift up your voices like Trumpets,
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for it is the power of God unto salvation, think of your honourable calling consider you are the Embassadours of the God of truth, you are in his stead and therefore you should tell the truth,
for it is the power of God unto salvation, think of your honourable calling Consider you Are the ambassadors of the God of truth, you Are in his stead and Therefore you should tell the truth,
and he will uphold you in it, the Lord your God is with you, his wisdome to direct you, his power to protect you, his strength to support you, his goodnesse to maintain you, his bounty to reward you;
and he will uphold you in it, the Lord your God is with you, his Wisdom to Direct you, his power to Pact you, his strength to support you, his Goodness to maintain you, his bounty to reward you;
buy the truth and sell it not, and when the chief Shepheard shall appear, you shall receive, a Crown of glory that fadeth not away and hear that soul ravishing sentence well done good and faithfull servant enter into thy Masters joy.
buy the truth and fell it not, and when the chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive, a Crown of glory that fades not away and hear that soul ravishing sentence well done good and faithful servant enter into thy Masters joy.
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or result of both, happynesse, happy art thou Oh Land when thy King is the Son of nobles, the main hing upon which my discours shall turn shall be this.
or result of both, happiness, happy art thou O Land when thy King is the Son of Nobles, the main hing upon which my discourse shall turn shall be this.
It is the happynesse of a Nation to be Governed by a good King especially one that is of noble extraction, of the blood Royal. In the prosecution of it I shall use this Method. 1. Prove it by Scripture. 2. Give you some reasons and arguments for it. 3. Shew you that it the happynesse of our Nation in particular. 4. Make use of all.
It is the happiness of a nation to be Governed by a good King especially one that is of noble extraction, of the blood Royal. In the prosecution of it I shall use this Method. 1. Prove it by Scripture. 2. Give you Some Reasons and Arguments for it. 3. Show you that it the happiness of our nation in particular. 4. Make use of all.
1. That itis the happiness of a Nation, to be governed by a good King, especially one of Noble extraction is clear from these Scriptures, 2 Chron. •. 11. Because the Lord haloved his people, he hath made thee King over them ▪ Solomon was a good King, one of the blood Royal, descended from a King, it was the happynesse of the Israelites, to have such a one;
1. That itis the happiness of a nation, to be governed by a good King, especially one of Noble extraction is clear from these Scriptures, 2 Chronicles •. 11. Because the Lord haloved his people, he hath made thee King over them ▪ Solomon was a good King, one of the blood Royal, descended from a King, it was the happiness of the Israelites, to have such a one;
and it is said expresly, because the Lord loved them, he gave them Solomon. That which is a token of Gods love and favour, cannot but bespeak a Nation happy. 1 Kings 10. 8, 9. Happy are thy men happy are thy servants which stand, continually before thee,
and it is said expressly, Because the Lord loved them, he gave them Solomon. That which is a token of God's love and favour, cannot but bespeak a nation happy. 1 Kings 10. 8, 9. Happy Are thy men happy Are thy Servants which stand, continually before thee,
The Queen of Sheba proclaims the happynesse of Solomons subjects, under the pious and prudent Government, of so good a King, shee looks upon it as a special argument of Gods favour that he had given them, one, that would doe Justice and Judgment:
The Queen of Sheba proclaims the happiness of Solomons subject's, under the pious and prudent Government, of so good a King, she looks upon it as a special argument of God's favour that he had given them, one, that would do justice and Judgement:
Proverb. 28. 2. For the transgressions of a Land, many are the Princes thereof, but by a man of understanding and knowledge, the estate thereof shall be prolonged.
Proverb. 28. 2. For the transgressions of a Land, many Are the Princes thereof, but by a man of understanding and knowledge, the estate thereof shall be prolonged.
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or Tyrants, and in the later part the happynesse of it under one lawful prudent Prince, which is styled here to be a man of understanding & knowledge, which prolongeth the Estate of a Land and makes it long lived,
or Tyrants, and in the later part the happiness of it under one lawful prudent Prince, which is styled Here to be a man of understanding & knowledge, which prolongeth the Estate of a Land and makes it long lived,
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We have the reason that we may tast of the pleasant fruits of their Government, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life under them, this is the happynesse that we enjoy under Kings and Governours,
We have the reason that we may taste of the pleasant fruits of their Government, that we may led a quiet and peaceable life under them, this is the happiness that we enjoy under Kings and Governors,
and therefore we are to pray for them, Rom. 13. 4. The Apostle tells us that a Magistrate is the Minister of God for good, a King the supream Magistrate he is Gods Minister for the good of a Nation.
and Therefore we Are to pray for them, Rom. 13. 4. The Apostle tells us that a Magistrate is the Minister of God for good, a King the supreme Magistrate he is God's Minister for the good of a nation.
Now that Monarchy is a Government of Gods own ordination, and approbation, it is very evident, Prov. 8. 15. By me Kings Raigne, and Princes decree Justice.
Now that Monarchy is a Government of God's own ordination, and approbation, it is very evident, Curae 8. 15. By me Kings Reign, and Princes Decree justice.
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By me, that is by my authority, and appointment, by my special grace, and goodnesse, 1 Chron. 29. 1. Solomon my Son whom alone God hath chosen, Solomon was a King, of Gods Election,
By me, that is by my Authority, and appointment, by my special grace, and Goodness, 1 Chronicles 29. 1. Solomon my Son whom alone God hath chosen, Solomon was a King, of God's Election,
The Apostle Paul saith the powers that be, bee of God, that is, of his appointment, his institution, 1 Sam. 10. 24. See ye him whom, the Lord hath chosen, that Kings are Iure Divino, of Gods appointment is unquestionable,
The Apostle Paul Says the Powers that be, be of God, that is, of his appointment, his Institution, 1 Sam. 10. 24. See you him whom, the Lord hath chosen, that Kings Are Iure Divino, of God's appointment is unquestionable,
and as Monarchy is of Gods institution so approbation, this is a consectary of the other, Kingly Government being ordained by God, he cannot but approve of it,
and as Monarchy is of God's Institution so approbation, this is a consectary of the other, Kingly Government being ordained by God, he cannot but approve of it,
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It is the happynesse of a Nation to be governed with the best Government, surely if any Government can promise happynesse, it must be the best, in vain doe we expect it from any other,
It is the happiness of a nation to be governed with the best Government, surely if any Government can promise happiness, it must be the best, in vain doe we expect it from any other,
That Kingly Government is the best will easily be evinced, that Government is the best which most resembles that Government which is absolutely the best to wit;
That Kingly Government is the best will Easily be evinced, that Government is the best which most resembles that Government which is absolutely the best to wit;
That picture is the best which cometh nearest to one of Vandikes Michael Angelos, or some exquisite artist, the Moon we look upon as the best of lights,
That picture is the best which comes nearest to one of Vandikes Michael Angels, or Some exquisite artist, the Moon we look upon as the best of lights,
except the Sun, because it resembles it most, that Orator is best that comes nearest Cicero, the best of Orators, that Moralist, is best which is most like Seneca, the most reputed Moralist;
except the Sun, Because it resembles it most, that Orator is best that comes nearest Cicero, the best of Orators, that Moralist, is best which is most like Senecca, the most reputed Moralist;
God punisheth the wicked, spares the good, so doth the King, the King is as it were a God on Earth, I have said ye are Gods, there is so neare a relation between God and the King, that a Man cannot injure the one without offering an injury to the other, he that touches the Lords annointed doth as it were touch God, he that strikes at the King, doth at the same blow, to his power strike at God himself.
God Punisheth the wicked, spares the good, so does the King, the King is as it were a God on Earth, I have said you Are God's, there is so near a Relation between God and the King, that a Man cannot injure the one without offering an injury to the other, he that touches the lords anointed does as it were touch God, he that strikes At the King, does At the same blow, to his power strike At God himself.
and as it is the most ancient, so it is the most universally received Government, almost all the Nations in the World, either have been, or are governed by it.
and as it is the most ancient, so it is the most universally received Government, almost all the nations in the World, either have been, or Are governed by it.
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4. My fourth argument is drawn from those appellations that the Philosopher gives a good King, he styles him a Father, a Physician, a Shepheard, all these termes bespeak a happinesse a blessing to the Commonwealth.
4. My fourth argument is drawn from those appellations that the Philosopher gives a good King, he styles him a Father, a physician, a Shepherd, all these terms bespeak a happiness a blessing to the Commonwealth.
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Augustus was termed pater patriae the Father of his Countrey, & Homer calls Agamemnon NONLATINALPHABET, the like was said of Moses. Now if a good King be a Father sure it is to be careful over his Children,
Augustus was termed pater patriae the Father of his Country, & Homer calls Agamemnon, the like was said of Moses. Now if a good King be a Father sure it is to be careful over his Children,
Oh what beauty and order is, there in the Commonwealth of bees? Oh how obsequiously doe all the rest follow the Master beee? Oh how do they mourn at his Funeral,
O what beauty and order is, there in the Commonwealth of Bees? O how obsequiously do all the rest follow the Master beee? O how do they mourn At his Funeral,
and when he is dead constitute another, is not the Sunne King of Luminaries, Prince of Planets, doe not the Cranes follow their leader? Is not the Whale King of Fishes? The Eagle King of birds:
and when he is dead constitute Another, is not the Sun King of Luminaries, Prince of Planets, do not the Cranes follow their leader? Is not the Whale King of Fish? The Eagl King of Birds:
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and shall not we? shall we be worse then Bruits, shall they have more knowledge then wee? go to the Ant, thou sluggard, saith Solomon, as the Ant may teach us prudence and providence,
and shall not we? shall we be Worse then Bruits, shall they have more knowledge then we? go to the Ant, thou sluggard, Says Solomon, as the Ant may teach us prudence and providence,
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When it is otherwise, every new Governour may be the cause of a new war. In Government it is requisite that there should be some standard, somewhat indubitable, unquestionable;
When it is otherwise, every new Governor may be the cause of a new war. In Government it is requisite that there should be Some standard, somewhat indubitable, unquestionable;
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or equals, for the meanest of the people, their brows were never made for Diadems, neither have they those endowments and qualilifications, which may be speak them fit for Empires.
or equals, for the Meanest of the people, their brows were never made for Diadems, neither have they those endowments and qualilifications, which may be speak them fit for Empires.
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would you know the reason of this, the Holy Ghost tells us verse 25. In those dayes there was no King in Israel, every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
would you know the reason of this, the Holy Ghost tells us verse 25. In those days there was no King in Israel, every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
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If any one should aske me what was the occasion of all our misenies and distractions in England, it was the losse of our gracious and merciful Soveraigne, in those dayes there was no King in our Israel, every man did that which was right in his own eyes, that deep-dyed hainious scarlet,
If any one should ask me what was the occasion of all our misenies and distractions in England, it was the loss of our gracious and merciful Sovereign, in those days there was no King in our Israel, every man did that which was right in his own eyes, that deep-died heinous scarlet,
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Our miseries like the waves of the Sea, or like Ioh's sad messengers came crowding in upon us, they did as it were strive which should be for most, they may be reduced to these principally.
Our misery's like the waves of the Sea, or like Ioh's sad messengers Come crowding in upon us, they did as it were strive which should be for most, they may be reduced to these principally.
1. Warre, or want of Peace, Warre is one of Gods scourges with which he whips a Nation for rebellion and treason, it was but just with God to punish us with a Warre,
1. War, or want of Peace, War is one of God's scourges with which he whips a nation for rebellion and treason, it was but just with God to Punish us with a War,
we have too too long tasted of the bitter fruits of it, ever since that constrained departure of his Majesty from his Palace, the devouring sword hath been among us, till the happy restitution of our now Raigning Soveraigne.
we have too too long tasted of the bitter fruits of it, ever since that constrained departure of his Majesty from his Palace, the devouring sword hath been among us, till the happy restitution of our now Reigning Sovereign.
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O what summes did they extort from us, that they might consume it upon their lusts? O what armies did their appaled guilty consciences levy? O how did they scarre us into a constrained obedience? Though our bodies were subject to them,
O what sums did they extort from us, that they might consume it upon their Lustiest? O what armies did their appalled guilty Consciences levy? O how did they scar us into a constrained Obedience? Though our bodies were Subject to them,
instead of ancient Apostolique truths we had onely divided novelties, figments, Chimeras, the dreams and fancies of deluded mens brains, who would own nothing for truth but what made for their own interests.
instead of ancient Apostolic truths we had only divided novelties, figments, Chimeras, the dreams and fancies of deluded men's brains, who would own nothing for truth but what made for their own interests.
The Church mourn'd, the Woman was fled into the Wildernesse, Religion put on black, our pious & learned teachers were driven into corners, the blind led the blind, our Starres of the first magnitude were overclouded, there were no stately Cedars left in the Lebanon of the Church;
The Church mourned, the Woman was fled into the Wilderness, Religion put on black, our pious & learned Teachers were driven into corners, the blind led the blind, our Stars of the First magnitude were overclouded, there were no stately Cedars left in the Lebanon of the Church;
Those Divines that were most eminent for piety and learning were silenced, their adversaries works were the works of darknesse, therefore they hated the light and the dispencers of it.
Those Divines that were most eminent for piety and learning were silenced, their Adversaries works were the works of darkness, Therefore they hated the Light and the dispencers of it.
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'Twas no wonder that they that would have no King, would have no Bishop England that was the Goshen of the World, a Land of light, was now turned into an Egypt, a Land of darknesse;
'Twas no wonder that they that would have no King, would have no Bishop England that was the Goshen of the World, a Land of Light, was now turned into an Egypt, a Land of darkness;
this was our misery, the Fountains of Justice were Sealed, the Streams were dam'd up, those Servants that ruled over us, they turned judgement into gall,
this was our misery, the Fountains of justice were Sealed, the Streams were damed up, those Servants that ruled over us, they turned judgement into Gall,
the prerogative of the King, the priviledges of Parliament, the just rights and liberties of the people were violated and trodden upon, it was death as much as to name any of these:
the prerogative of the King, the privileges of Parliament, the just rights and Liberties of the people were violated and trodden upon, it was death as much as to name any of these:
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For the iniquities of our Nation many were our Princes, we that would not submit to the Government of one pious mercifull King before, were afterwards compelled to submit to the Tyranny of thirty, or fourty mercilesse ones;
For the iniquities of our nation many were our Princes, we that would not submit to the Government of one pious merciful King before, were afterwards compelled to submit to the Tyranny of thirty, or fourty merciless ones;
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As the setting of our first, Sun, King Charles the I. the mirrour of Kings and glory of Martyrs, was one of the greatest causes of our miseries & darknesses, ever since;
As the setting of our First, Sun, King Charles the I. the mirror of Kings and glory of Martyrs, was one of the greatest Causes of our misery's & Darknesses, ever since;
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What can be more acceptable to a Nation so long worried with wars than peace? Peace it is the glue that cements and sodders a divided distracted Nation, It is a choice mercy, a token of Gods love and favour;
What can be more acceptable to a nation so long worried with wars than peace? Peace it is the glue that cements and sodders a divided distracted nation, It is a choice mercy, a token of God's love and favour;
now our eyes behold our teachers, such as have the tongue of the learned, and know how to speak a word in due season, such as can divide the word of truth aright, pastours that can feed us with knowledge:
now our eyes behold our Teachers, such as have the tongue of the learned, and know how to speak a word in due season, such as can divide the word of truth aright, Pastors that can feed us with knowledge:
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Now the Starres of the Church are fixed, the Trees of Paradise take root, Universities are in couraged, the Churches revenues are restored, Religion, learning,
Now the Stars of the Church Are fixed, the Trees of Paradise take root, Universities Are in couraged, the Churches revenues Are restored, Religion, learning,
The word is Preached, the Sacraments are administred in a reverent decent manner, all things are done decently and in order, The face of all things both in Church and State is more amiable and lovely.
The word is Preached, the Sacraments Are administered in a reverend decent manner, all things Are done decently and in order, The face of all things both in Church and State is more amiable and lovely.
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we are now governed by the ancient, fundamental Lawes of our Realme, these are the compasses that we steer by, these are the standing rules of the Nation;
we Are now governed by the ancient, fundamental Laws of our Realm, these Are the compasses that we steer by, these Are the standing rules of the nation;
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the cryes of the Fatherlesse and Widow are heard, courts are open, grievances are redressed, the Kings prerogative, the Priviledges of Parliament, the liberties of the subject are all preserved inviolate.
the cries of the Fatherless and Widow Are herd, Courts Are open, grievances Are Redressed, the Kings prerogative, the Privileges of Parliament, the Liberties of the Subject Are all preserved inviolate.
If we reflect upon our former and present condtion, we cannot but conclude that it is our great happinesse to be ruled by a good King, especially one that is the Son of Nobles.
If we reflect upon our former and present condition, we cannot but conclude that it is our great happiness to be ruled by a good King, especially one that is the Son of Nobles.
1. It may be for the just reproof of all Anti-Monarchians, all haters of Kingly Government, pernicious were the practises of those that did indeavour to pull up Monarchy by the roots, to destroy both root and branch;
1. It may be for the just reproof of all Anti-Monarchians, all haters of Kingly Government, pernicious were the practises of those that did endeavour to pull up Monarchy by the roots, to destroy both root and branch;
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experience hath taught us that it is best for us, the genius of the people being more inclinable to Monarchy than any other Government. 2. For exhortation.
experience hath taught us that it is best for us, the genius of the people being more inclinable to Monarchy than any other Government. 2. For exhortation.
Never was their any mercy more seasonably and opportunely bestowed, and shall we not be thankfull for it? As is the mercy, so should our thankfullnesse be.
Never was their any mercy more seasonably and opportunely bestowed, and shall we not be thankful for it? As is the mercy, so should our thankfulness be.
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Of the occasion of our assembling upon this day, and in this place, I suppose few of you are ignorant, it is but just and equall, that they that have remembred us out of charity, should be remembred by us out of Piety;
Of the occasion of our assembling upon this day, and in this place, I suppose few of you Are ignorant, it is but just and equal, that they that have remembered us out of charity, should be remembered by us out of Piety;
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In the 10. verse of this Chapter, we read of an altar, We have an altar, this altar is the Lord Jesus Christ, upon which all the believers sacrifices are offered.
In the 10. verse of this Chapter, we read of an altar, We have an altar, this altar is the Lord jesus christ, upon which all the believers Sacrifices Are offered.
the first is a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, verse 15. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise. 2. of Almes and compassion, in the words of my Text, But to doe good, and to communicate forget not,
the First is a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, verse 15. By him Therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise. 2. of Alms and compassion, in the words of my Text, But to do good, and to communicate forget not,
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Though we are to mind the one, yet we may not forget the other. To doe good and to communicate forget not NONLATINALPHABET Beneficentiae & communionis ne obliviscemini.
Though we Are to mind the one, yet we may not forget the other. To do good and to communicate forget not Beneficentiae & Communion ne obliviscemini.
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Calvin affirmes that NONLATINALPHABET communio, is larger than NONLATINALPHABET beneficentia, and that it denotes any thing whereby a man may help his brother;
calvin affirms that Communion, is larger than Beneficence, and that it denotes any thing whereby a man may help his brother;
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of the same opinion is a learned man of our own Nation, he distinguisheth them thus, Beneficence saith he is of the heart, communication of the hand, the one is as the Sun, the other as the light proceeding from the Sun. But Cornelius à Lapide affirmeth them to be the same, Beneficentia & communio idem sunt.
of the same opinion is a learned man of our own nation, he Distinguisheth them thus, Beneficence Says he is of the heart, communication of the hand, the one is as the Sun, the other as the Light proceeding from the Sun. But Cornelius à Lapide Affirmeth them to be the same, Beneficence & Communion idem sunt.
Bishop Hall writing upon that text, 1 Tim. 3. 16. To doe good, to be rich in good works, to distribute, to communicate, affirmeth that this heap of words, shews only the vehement intention of his desire of good works,
Bishop Hall writing upon that text, 1 Tim. 3. 16. To do good, to be rich in good works, to distribute, to communicate, Affirmeth that this heap of words, shows only the vehement intention of his desire of good works,
2. A caution, least we should bee unmindfull of an act of such importance, Forget not. 3. The inforcing Reason, For with such Sacrifices God is well pleased.
2. A caution, lest we should be unmindful of an act of such importance, Forget not. 3. The enforcing Reason, For with such Sacrifices God is well pleased.
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With such Sacrifices God is well pleased NONLATINALPHABET The Popish writers translate this word promeretur, God is merited, which Calvine & Beza not without a cause doe condemne;
With such Sacrifices God is well pleased The Popish writers translate this word promeretur, God is merited, which Calvin & Beza not without a cause do condemn;
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I shall straine the summe and substance of the words into this one proposition, That we are to doe good, to lay out, to distribute those blessings which God hath bestowed upon us, both for publicke & private vses to, Gods glory & the comfort of our brethren.
I shall strain the sum and substance of the words into this one proposition, That we Are to do good, to lay out, to distribute those blessings which God hath bestowed upon us, both for public & private uses to, God's glory & the Comfort of our brothers.
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In the prosecution I shall use this method, 1. prove it by scripture. 2. give you some reasons & arguments for it. 3. shew you to whom we are to doe good. 4. when we are to doe good. 5. how we are to doe good. 6. shew you some publicke uses. 7 make use of all.
In the prosecution I shall use this method, 1. prove it by scripture. 2. give you Some Reasons & Arguments for it. 3. show you to whom we Are to do good. 4. when we Are to do good. 5. how we Are to do good. 6. show you Some public uses. 7 make use of all.
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and the support of our brethren, is cleare from these Scriptures, Deut. 15. 7. If there be any among you, a poor man and one of thy brethren, within thy gates, thou shalt not harden thy heart,
and the support of our brothers, is clear from these Scriptures, Deuteronomy 15. 7. If there be any among you, a poor man and one of thy brothers, within thy gates, thou shalt not harden thy heart,
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least God turne away from thee. Prov. 3. 9. We read there of honouring God with our substance, Honour God with thy substance, that is, do not lay it out upon thy lusts, upon vanities,
lest God turn away from thee. Curae 3. 9. We read there of honouring God with our substance, Honour God with thy substance, that is, do not lay it out upon thy Lustiest, upon vanities,
I shall give one other Text, which is instar omnium, 1 Tim. 6. 18. Charge them that are rich in this World, that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
I shall give one other Text, which is instar omnium, 1 Tim. 6. 18. Charge them that Are rich in this World, that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
The talents that God hath given us to trade with, according to Bonaventure, are five, which hee tells thus Naturae, fortunae, potentiae, scientiae, gratiae, The talent of Nature, Wealth, Power, Knowledge, Grace.
The Talents that God hath given us to trade with, according to Bonaventure, Are five, which he tells thus Naturae, Fortunae, potentiae, scientiae, Gratiae, The talon of Nature, Wealth, Power, Knowledge, Grace.
Had he but added one other, and that is that precious jewell time, he had given us a perfect inventory of all the goods that the steward is to be accountable for.
Had he but added one other, and that is that precious jewel time, he had given us a perfect inventory of all the goods that the steward is to be accountable for.
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We should beloved, be like so many fountains, still bubling forth the streams of our charity, to the refreshing of our necessitous, indigent, thirsty, brethren;
We should Beloved, be like so many fountains, still bubbling forth the streams of our charity, to the refreshing of our necessitous, indigent, thirsty, brothers;
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A rich man, like a rich mine, should enrich all those that are poore, he should Nilus like, be beneficiall to the whole country that he dwells in, the streams of his liberality should have as many sluces to run through,
A rich man, like a rich mine, should enrich all those that Are poor, he should Nilus like, be beneficial to the Whole country that he dwells in, the streams of his liberality should have as many sluices to run through,
but whatsoever is redundant and above that is the poors, Matt. 6. 12. Give us this day our daily bread, not quailes, dainties, delicaties, excrescencies, superfluities, such things as may administer fewell to the flame,
but whatsoever is redundant and above that is the poors, Matt. 6. 12. Give us this day our daily bred, not quails, dainties, delicaties, Excrescences, superfluities, such things as may administer fuel to the flame,
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but bread, that is, whatsoever is necessary for our support, and subsistence. NONLATINALPHABET not those things that I would have, but those things that are convenient for me.
but bred, that is, whatsoever is necessary for our support, and subsistence. not those things that I would have, but those things that Are convenient for me.
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As the Apostle speaks, having food and raiment let us there with be content whatsoever is above food and raiment, that is the poor mans portion, that which we consume upon our lusts, that which we prodigally cast away upon sumptuous banquets, fruitlesse visits, idle recreations, glittering apparel, uselesse pompous attendants, is the poor mans,
As the Apostle speaks, having food and raiment let us there with be content whatsoever is above food and raiment, that is the poor men portion, that which we consume upon our Lustiest, that which we prodigally cast away upon sumptuous banquets, fruitless visits, idle recreations, glittering apparel, useless pompous attendants, is the poor men,
He that doth not doe so, is in some sense sacrilegious, as St. Cyprian de Eleemosynis, Sacrilegium est rem pauperum non dare pauperibus, It's a kind of a Sacriledge not to give the poor man that that is the poor mans.
He that does not do so, is in Some sense sacrilegious, as Saint Cyprian de Eleemosynary, Sacrilege est remembering Pauperum non Dare pauperibus, It's a kind of a Sacrilege not to give the poor man that that is the poor men.
Where may we look for courtesies, if not between Brethren? The very word it self carries an argument in it, Psal. 133. 1. Behold how good and pleasant a thing it is,
Where may we look for courtesies, if not between Brothers? The very word it self carries an argument in it, Psalm 133. 1. Behold how good and pleasant a thing it is,
That Brethren are to doe good to, and Symphathise with one ano ther, no rational man will once question, That we are all Brethren is as unquestionable.
That Brothers Are to do good to, and Symphathise with one anon there, no rational man will once question, That we Are all Brothers is as unquestionable.
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if there be a Brother-hood there are Brethren that constitute it; for a Brother-hood consisteth of Brethren, so in Peter; Love as Brethren. If thy Brother thirst;
if there be a Brotherhood there Are Brothers that constitute it; for a Brotherhood Consisteth of Brothers, so in Peter; Love as Brothers. If thy Brother thirst;
5. We are to doe good and to distribute, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased, Arretius upon this place, frames the argument thus, Those things that will appease & pacify an angry God, we are to doe.
5. We Are to do good and to distribute, for with such Sacrifices God is well pleased, Arretius upon this place, frames the argument thus, Those things that will appease & pacify an angry God, we Are to do.
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What should we doe sooner than that which will pacify God, render him propitious to us, cause him to lift up the light of his countenance upon us? Nothing should please us more, than that which pleases God.
What should we do sooner than that which will pacify God, render him propitious to us, cause him to lift up the Light of his countenance upon us? Nothing should please us more, than that which Pleases God.
Misery is the true, genuine, proper object of mercy, & in that not onely our friends but even our enemies may be in misery, not only our friends but enemies are objects of mercy;
Misery is the true, genuine, proper Object of mercy, & in that not only our Friends but even our enemies may be in misery, not only our Friends but enemies Are objects of mercy;
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These are the true genuine acts of mercy, to give meat to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, cloathes to the naked, to redeeme the Captive, to entertain strangers, to visit the sick, to bury the dead;
These Are the true genuine acts of mercy, to give meat to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, clothes to the naked, to Redeem the Captive, to entertain Strangers, to visit the sick, to bury the dead;
nay it will not be long before God himself say to thee, Give an account of thy stewardship, give an account of thy gifts, of thy graces, of thy goods, of thy time, of all those precious jewells that I entrusted thee with.
nay it will not be long before God himself say to thee, Give an account of thy stewardship, give an account of thy Gifts, of thy graces, of thy goods, of thy time, of all those precious Jewels that I Entrusted thee with.
before the night comes, wherein thou canst not worke, to doe some good now whilest thou hast so many golden opportunities of doing of good daily and hourely presented unto thee:
before the night comes, wherein thou Canst not work, to do Some good now whilst thou hast so many golden opportunities of doing of good daily and hourly presented unto thee:
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O ye rich men, which should be as so many golden conduit-pipes to conveigh the streams of your Masters bounty, to necessitous indigent creatures, doe good now in your life time, let us thank you, not your death-beds for your charity;
Oh you rich men, which should be as so many golden conduit-pipes to convey the streams of your Masters bounty, to necessitous indigent creatures, do good now in your life time, let us thank you, not your deathbeds for your charity;
Hee that gives aright, looks why, to whom, when, to what end he giveth, There is a pregnant excellent place to this purpose in Esa. 32. 8. Where it is said, The liberall man deviseth liberall things;
He that gives aright, looks why, to whom, when, to what end he gives, There is a pregnant excellent place to this purpose in Isaiah 32. 8. Where it is said, The liberal man devises liberal things;
It were to be wished that preferments would rather seek men, then they seek preferments, such a man was famous Bishop Andrews, he would sish out for a dedeserving man, on purpose to preferre him,
It were to be wished that preferments would rather seek men, then they seek preferments, such a man was famous Bishop Andrews, he would sish out for a dedeserving man, on purpose to prefer him,
Vaine glory it sullieth the oriency of the most beautifull action, It is a moth that will eate out the reward of the best performance, It is as good not to doe a thing at all,
Vain glory it sullieth the oriency of the most beautiful actium, It is a moth that will eat out the reward of the best performance, It is as good not to do a thing At all,
4. Cheerefully, cheerefulnesse it puts a lustre upon an action, and makes it amiable in the eyes of God and men, God loves a cheerefull giver, one that is as willing to give as a poor man is to aske, Gods will should be done on earth as it is in Heaven, the Angels are said to have wings,
4. Cheerfully, cheerfulness it puts a lustre upon an actium, and makes it amiable in the eyes of God and men, God loves a cheerful giver, one that is as willing to give as a poor man is to ask, God's will should be done on earth as it is in Heaven, the Angels Are said to have wings,
because of their alacrity and cheerfulnesse, the obeying of Gods commands. The cheerfulnesse of our countenances, should denote the willingnesse of our hearts.
Because of their alacrity and cheerfulness, the obeying of God's commands. The cheerfulness of our countenances, should denote the willingness of our hearts.
7. We must doe good out of a right principle, and to a right end; Actio bona vel mala est ex circumstantiis, circumstances denominate an action either good or bad,
7. We must do good out of a right principle, and to a right end; Actio Bona vel mala est ex circumstantiis, Circumstances denominate an actium either good or bad,
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this is the grand end of all, this is that mark at which we ought to aime in all our thoughts, words and actions, this is that for which man the Epitome of the World,
this is the grand end of all, this is that mark At which we ought to aim in all our thoughts, words and actions, this is that for which man the Epitome of the World,
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David did not think it became him to dwell in an house of Cedars, when the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord remained under curtaines, he had a good mind to build God an house.
David did not think it became him to dwell in an house of Cedars, when the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord remained under curtains, he had a good mind to built God an house.
Gods Children are not transformers of Churches into Barnes and Stables, but they are described to be such as shall build up the old waste places, such as raise up the foundation of many generations.
God's Children Are not transformers of Churches into Barns and Stables, but they Are described to be such as shall built up the old waste places, such as raise up the Foundation of many generations.
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No lesse are they to be honoured that have been Benefactours to Colledges and Schools of learning. 2 King. 6. 1. When the Sons of the Prophets went to fetch beams for the inlarging of their dwellings, Elisha went along with them.
No less Are they to be honoured that have been Benefactors to Colleges and Schools of learning. 2 King. 6. 1. When the Sons of the prophets went to fetch beams for the enlarging of their dwellings, Elisha went along with them.
If we may believe Bucero as large as any in the whole World. King Henry the VIII. and Cardinal Woolsey were Founders of that royall and ample foundation of Christs Church in Oxford.
If we may believe Bucer as large as any in the Whole World. King Henry the VIII. and Cardinal Woolsey were Founders of that royal and ample Foundation of Christ Church in Oxford.
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Baliol King of the Scots was Founder of Baliol. Sr. William Peter augmented Exceter Colledge. Sr. Thomas White Alderman of London augmented and restored St. Johns.
Balliol King of the Scots was Founder of Balliol Sr. William Peter augmented Exeter College. Sr. Thomas White Alderman of London augmented and restored Saint Johns.
The earth receiveth moisture from the akie, and repayee it back again in waters, it is but just and equall that we should give their memories the honour due unto them, that gave us so much ▪ Why should not Moecenas have an Horace to tell of his liberality.
The earth receives moisture from the akie, and repayee it back again in waters, it is but just and equal that we should give their memories the honour due unto them, that gave us so much ▪ Why should not Maecenas have an Horace to tell of his liberality.
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1. This may be for the just reproof of all unjust Stewards, all straight handed Divese's, those that doe not discharge their trusts, that doe not disburse their goods to those good ends & uses for which they were bestowed upon them, whether publick or private.
1. This may be for the just reproof of all unjust Stewards, all straight handed Divese's, those that do not discharge their trusts, that do not disburse their goods to those good ends & uses for which they were bestowed upon them, whither public or private.
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but seeme to be buried whilst they are alive? how many are there of whom it may be said as they said of degenerated Alexander, that how was NONLATINALPHABET the burthen of the earth? how many are there that are like Cypressetrees, NONLATINALPHABET, stately and high but fruitlesse? But such Trees they are not for Paradise, they are fit onely to be hewen down, & cast into the fire.
but seem to be buried while they Are alive? how many Are there of whom it may be said as they said of degenerated Alexander, that how was the burden of the earth? how many Are there that Are like Cypressetrees,, stately and high but fruitless? But such Trees they Are not for Paradise, they Are fit only to be hewn down, & cast into the fire.
why did ye not cloath the naked, give meat to the hungry, drink to the thirsty? Go ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels,
why did you not cloth the naked, give meat to the hungry, drink to the thirsty? Go you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels,
Nay, how many sacrilegious Persons are there in the World, that are so far from building Churches and colledges, that they would pull them down? They are like the King of Scicily, that to enlarge his Palace pulled down a Temple.
Nay, how many sacrilegious Persons Are there in the World, that Are so Far from building Churches and Colleges, that they would pull them down? They Are like the King of Sicily, that to enlarge his Palace pulled down a Temple.
Oh how many are there that to enlarge their owne houses, can be content to pull down the house of God? We have had too sad experience of this in our own Nation, those two wide-mouthed Cormorants, pretended piety,
O how many Are there that to enlarge their own houses, can be content to pull down the house of God? We have had too sad experience of this in our own nation, those two wide-mouthed Cormorants, pretended piety,
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But now that Justice which seemed to sleep all this while, hath at length over taken the Authours and Achans of our miseries, by this time some of them know, what it is to kill Kings & rob Churches,
But now that justice which seemed to sleep all this while, hath At length over taken the Authors and Achans of our misery's, by this time Some of them know, what it is to kill Kings & rob Churches,
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for publicke & private uses? O then let me here in the more especial presence of God and his Holy Angels, beseech and intreat you to doe good, to lay out your gifts, graces,
for public & private uses? O then let me Here in the more especial presence of God and his Holy Angels, beseech and entreat you to do good, to lay out your Gifts, graces,
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& goods for Gods glory & the benefit of your Brethren, look upon your selves as born not so much for your selves as for Gods glory and the good of others, look upon your selves as lent onely to your selves, and wholly given to others;
& goods for God's glory & the benefit of your Brothers, look upon your selves as born not so much for your selves as for God's glory and the good of Others, look upon your selves as lent only to your selves, and wholly given to Others;
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though greatnesse and goodnesse seldome meet together yet they are not incompatible, inconsistent, it is not impossible for the same man to be great, good and just.
though greatness and Goodness seldom meet together yet they Are not incompatible, inconsistent, it is not impossible for the same man to be great, good and just.
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and wo be unto you, if ye not doe so Consider that when ye come trembing and shivering before Christs dreadful Tribunal, it will not be asked you how great ye were, but how good ye were;
and woe be unto you, if you not do so Consider that when you come trembing and shivering before Christ dreadful Tribunal, it will not be asked you how great you were, but how good you were;
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O let noti the sword of Justice lye rusty in the scabbard, but draw it against all Sabbath-breakers, contemners of Church discipline, blasphemers, swearers, drunkards scandalous irregular livers;
Oh let noti the sword of justice lie rusty in the scabbard, but draw it against all Sabbath breakers, contemners of Church discipline, blasphemers, swearers, drunkards scandalous irregular livers;
but live Sermons, the whole life of a good Divine should be nothing else but a Sermon he should be an Angell in comparison of other men, taller than others by the head and shoulders in piety, O consider that you are Suns and if ye be in an Eclipse, the whole World will take notice of you;
but live Sermons, the Whole life of a good Divine should be nothing Else but a Sermon he should be an Angel in comparison of other men, Taller than Others by the head and shoulders in piety, Oh Consider that you Are Suns and if you be in an Eclipse, the Whole World will take notice of you;
How unbeseeming a thing is it for a Minister that Preacheth humility, to be proud? For a man that discourseth whole years of Heaven to be earthy? O my Brethren, do not cloyster your excellencies, hide your Tallents in a Napkin, doe not like dark Lanthornes shine onely to your selves,
How unbeseeming a thing is it for a Minister that Preacheth humility, to be proud? For a man that discourseth Whole Years of Heaven to be earthy? O my Brothers, do not cloister your excellencies, hide your Talents in a Napkin, do not like dark Lanthorns shine only to your selves,
Who knowes but such a one may prove an Ursine, an Usher, an Andrewes, a Cedar in learning and piety? O that all men in all places, of all callings would make it their businesse to doe good and distribute some way or other.
Who knows but such a one may prove an Ursine, an Usher, an Andrews, a Cedar in learning and piety? O that all men in all places, of all callings would make it their business to do good and distribute Some Way or other.
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We are all head, no heart, we are like Children sicke of the rickets, our heads are swollen bigger than our whole bodies, we are so far from works of charity, that we cannot afford one another Charitable words;
We Are all head, no heart, we Are like Children sick of the rickets, our Heads Are swollen bigger than our Whole bodies, we Are so Far from works of charity, that we cannot afford one Another Charitable words;
'tWere well if they would bestow some of those precious hours that they spend in scribling one against another, in binding up the broken, comforting the comfortlesse visiting the sicke, according to that in Jam. I. 17. This is pure Religion and undefiled before God to visit the Fatherlesse and the Widowes in their affliction.
'tWere well if they would bestow Some of those precious hours that they spend in scribbling one against Another, in binding up the broken, comforting the comfortless visiting the sick, according to that in Jam. I. 17. This is pure Religion and undefiled before God to visit the Fatherless and the Widows in their affliction.
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Suppose Christian, thou sawest Christ himself that spilt his precious blood for thee, comming to thy doors and asking a bit of bread, couldst thou have the heart,
Suppose Christian, thou Sawest christ himself that spilled his precious blood for thee, coming to thy doors and asking a bit of bred, Couldst thou have the heart,
and if thou doubtest of this, beleeve Christ himself that saith so, Matth. 25. 40. In as much as ye have done it to the lest of these my Brethren, ye have done it unto me.
and if thou doubtest of this, believe christ himself that Says so, Matthew 25. 40. In as much as you have done it to the lest of these my Brothers, you have done it unto me.
He that gives God any thing, he is wont to repay him in greater abundance. The Sydonian Womans Oyl that was poured into empty vessels, never ceased running:
He that gives God any thing, he is wont to repay him in greater abundance. The Sidonian Woman's Oil that was poured into empty vessels, never ceased running:
Happy is the man that treads upon his riches, and makes them a ladder to climbe up thither, happy is the man that exchangeth his gold for that street of the new Jerusalem, that is of pure gold.
Happy is the man that treads upon his riches, and makes them a ladder to climb up thither, happy is the man that exchangeth his gold for that street of the new Jerusalem, that is of pure gold.
Happy is the man that by giving to the poor, can turn his Pactolus his River of gold, into those Rivers of pleasures which are at Gods right hand for evermore.
Happy is the man that by giving to the poor, can turn his Pactolus his River of gold, into those rivers of pleasures which Are At God's right hand for evermore.
To which Kingdome, God of his infinite goodnesse, bring us all, and lead us through the Kingdome of grace into the Kingdome of glory for his Son Jesus Christs sake. FINIS.
To which Kingdom, God of his infinite Goodness, bring us all, and led us through the Kingdom of grace into the Kingdom of glory for his Son jesus Christ sake. FINIS.
