A SERMON lately delivered in the Cathedral Church of Canterbury, concerning Church-Musick. 2 KING. 3.15, 16. — And it came to pass when the Minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him; And he said —
A SERMON lately Delivered in the Cathedral Church of Canterbury, Concerning Church-Musick. 2 KING. 3.15, 16. — And it Come to pass when the Minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord Come upon him; And he said —
God mercifully indulgeth to mans infirmity, omitting no means to save him, as'tis written — What could have been done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? Whereas therefore mans innate affections bear a great part in good or evil, much byassing the Will and Understanding to either;
God mercifully indulgeth to men infirmity, omitting no means to save him, as'tis written — What could have been done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? Whereas Therefore men innate affections bear a great part in good or evil, much biasing the Will and Understanding to either;
God, not willing to destroy, but to correct the Affections, that they may be necessary hand-maids to Virtue, faith not, Thou shalt not hope, but, Hope thou in God: Neither, Thou shalt not fear,
God, not willing to destroy, but to correct the Affections, that they may be necessary handmaids to Virtue, faith not, Thou shalt not hope, but, Hope thou in God: Neither, Thou shalt not Fear,
The Holy Ghost, seeing mankinde hardly drawn to Virtue, and that Righteousness is less esteemed, by reason of our Affections proneness to that which delighteth;
The Holy Ghost, seeing mankind hardly drawn to Virtue, and that Righteousness is less esteemed, by reason of our Affections proneness to that which delights;
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Thus it came to pass by Gods Providence so appointing it. The LXX, give the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET in the Greek, by NONLATINALPHABET, the Singer, or Musician:
Thus it Come to pass by God's Providence so appointing it. The LXX, give the Hebrew in the Greek, by, the Singer, or Musician:
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The 1. Subordinate, or minus principalis — it came to pass, when the Minstrel played. 2. Principal, chief, and supream, efficient, producing the effect;
The 1. Subordinate, or minus Principal — it Come to pass, when the Minstrel played. 2. Principal, chief, and supreme, efficient, producing the Effect;
That such a Cause as a little Musick should open the Archives of Gods secret counsel, concerning things to come, in matters so dubious and unexpected, of such high consequence and concernment,
That such a Cause as a little Music should open the Archives of God's secret counsel, Concerning things to come, in matters so dubious and unexpected, of such high consequence and concernment,
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He created this Universe of nothing praeexistent; Dixit & facta sunt. He appointed that Naamans leprosie should be cleansed by his washing seventimes in Iordan ;
He created this Universe of nothing preexistent; Dixit & facta sunt. He appointed that Naamans leprosy should be cleansed by his washing seventimes in Iordan;
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that it might be to them a type of Baptism, wherein the water toucheth the body, to cleanse body and soul from all sin, by the blood of Iesus Christ. 1 Joh. 1.7. He commanded Moses to smite the Rock at Horeb with his Rod, that the waters might flow, to relieve the numerous Hoste of Israel, with their herds and flocks:
that it might be to them a type of Baptism, wherein the water touches the body, to cleanse body and soul from all since, by the blood of Iesus christ. 1 John 1.7. He commanded Moses to smite the Rock At Horeb with his Rod, that the waters might flow, to relieve the numerous Host of Israel, with their herds and flocks:
He, to supply the want of Wine at the Canamarriage, commanded the Waiters to fill their water-pots with water to the brim. It were too long to pursue the Examples of this kind, which demonstrate God the most free Agent, not bound to the use of any second causes,
He, to supply the want of Wine At the Canamarriage, commanded the Waiters to fill their water-pots with water to the brim. It were too long to pursue the Examples of this kind, which demonstrate God the most free Agent, not bound to the use of any second Causes,
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While he looked not toward the power of God, but his own abilities, diffident of the success, he said, — O my Lord, I am not eloquent — I am slow of speech:
While he looked not towards the power of God, but his own abilities, diffident of the success, he said, — Oh my Lord, I am not eloquent — I am slow of speech:
In Gods service, to forget his power is so dangerous, that Ionah will rather be miching toward Tarshish, then obey Gods command at Nineve: And good Ananias willing to decline the service, will say, Lord, I have heard by many of this man,
In God's service, to forget his power is so dangerous, that Jonah will rather be miching towards Tarshish, then obey God's command At Nineveh: And good Ananias willing to decline the service, will say, Lord, I have herd by many of this man,
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It may here be demanded, Why Elisha, so great a Prophet of the Lord, being to prophesie, to so serious and so grave a work, would seem to require so youthfull an expedient,
It may Here be demanded, Why Elisha, so great a Prophet of the Lord, being to prophesy, to so serious and so grave a work, would seem to require so youthful an expedient,
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as indignation at the presence of the idolatrous Iehoram, so also for sorrow and sympathy in the distress of good Iehoshapat, and the people of Israel with him, in so evident a danger of destruction by the Enemies of God.
as Indignation At the presence of the idolatrous Jehoram, so also for sorrow and Sympathy in the distress of good Jehoshapat, and the people of Israel with him, in so evident a danger of destruction by the Enemies of God.
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performed by Solomon — The Priests waited on their offices, the Levites also with instruments of musick of the Lord, which David the king had made to praise the Lord,
performed by Solomon — The Priests waited on their Offices, the Levites also with Instruments of music of the Lord, which David the King had made to praise the Lord,
So Hezekiah set the Levites in the house of the Lord, with Cymbals, with Psalteries and Harps, according to the commandement of David — for so was the commandement of the Lord by his Prophets.
So Hezekiah Set the Levites in the house of the Lord, with Cymbals, with Psalteries and Harps, according to the Commandment of David — for so was the Commandment of the Lord by his prophets.
Now David having excellent skill in Divine Poetry and solemn Musick, knowing that both of these were accommodate and necessary for the service and House of God, left behind him many Psalms,
Now David having excellent skill in Divine Poetry and solemn Music, knowing that both of these were accommodate and necessary for the service and House of God, left behind him many Psalms,
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for the raising up of mens hearts to attention (without which, he well knew, all our service would be but vain and fruitless) and also by vocal and instrumental musick,
for the raising up of men's hearts to attention (without which, he well knew, all our service would be but vain and fruitless) and also by vocal and instrumental music,
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From all which it may appear, That Musick (where it can be conveniently had) is of excellent use in relation to prophecy, and other parts of Gods service, publick or private.
From all which it may appear, That Music (where it can be conveniently had) is of excellent use in Relation to prophecy, and other parts of God's service, public or private.
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but, as subordinate to Gods service, and fitting mens minds thereto, of the ever-binding Moral Law, which faith in the Gospel, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God ;
but, as subordinate to God's service, and fitting men's minds thereto, of the ever-binding Moral Law, which faith in the Gospel, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God;
so was it used by Christ, as at his last Supper, and institution of that great Mystery appointed by him to represent and shew his death and passion till he come ;
so was it used by christ, as At his last Supper, and Institution of that great Mystery appointed by him to represent and show his death and passion till he come;
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for edification in Christ, and therefore must still be lawfull and necessary: of which the Apostle faith, Ephes. 5.19, 20 — Be filled with the spirit;
for edification in christ, and Therefore must still be lawful and necessary: of which the Apostle faith, Ephesians 5.19, 20 — Be filled with the Spirit;
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(this could be no Iewish ceremony;) How is it then,1 Cor. 14.26 brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine — Let all things be done unto edifying.
(this could be no Jewish ceremony;) How is it then,1 Cor. 14.26 brothers? when you come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a Doctrine — Let all things be done unto edifying.
4. Musick hath such natural proportion with the reasonable soul, that some defined the soul it self by harmony. It is remarkable, that Solomon, the wisest of meer men,
4. Music hath such natural proportion with the reasonable soul, that Some defined the soul it self by harmony. It is remarkable, that Solomon, the Wisest of mere men,
and the worlds greatest Philosopher, made a thousand and five Songs, wherein he excelled all the children of the East-countrey — as in that Song of Songs, Solomon in deep mysteries excelled Solomon. And David, the man after Gods own heart, and sweet Singer of Israel, composed many Psalms to divers musical Instruments,
and the world's greatest Philosopher, made a thousand and five Songs, wherein he excelled all the children of the East-country — as in that Song of Songs, Solomon in deep Mysteres excelled Solomon. And David, the man After God's own heart, and sweet Singer of Israel, composed many Psalms to diverse musical Instruments,
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though not always to the same manner and circumstances, which the Exigents and times of persecution could not at all times permit the Christian Churches not then constituted, as may appear in Plinies Epistle unto Trajan, reporting the custome of the Christians, then used to sing Hymnos antelucanos Christo.
though not always to the same manner and Circumstances, which the Exigents and times of persecution could not At all times permit the Christian Churches not then constituted, as may appear in Plinies Epistle unto Trajan, reporting the custom of the Christians, then used to sing Hymnos antelucanos Christ.
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5. The Soul much depending on the temper of the Body, it must needs be, that according to the right composure or distemper thereof, a man is more or less apt to Divine Offices;
5. The Soul much depending on the temper of the Body, it must needs be, that according to the right composure or distemper thereof, a man is more or less apt to Divine Offices;
which the subtil Adversary well knowing, that he may hinder us from right performance of our Duties in the service of God, complieth with all second Causes, to discompose us by sundry passions and perturbations of mind, in whose storms we cannot steadily and duely perform our parts.
which the subtle Adversary well knowing, that he may hinder us from right performance of our Duties in the service of God, complieth with all second Causes, to discompose us by sundry passion and perturbations of mind, in whose storms we cannot steadily and duly perform our parts.
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Now solemn Musick, by reason of its native affinity with the Soul, excellently accommodates it, by calming and appeasing the boisterous storms and distempers thereof with a pleasing allay, gently drawing it to a sweet mediocrity, carrying it up for a time above it self in an holy rapture and extasie, as S. Paul into the third Heaven, to the contemplation of unutterable things: It excellently composeth distempered minds, which S. Basil and S. Ambrose seem to note, in Pythagoras commanding the Musicians Dorion canere, which changing the mood, S. Ambrose interpreteth by molliora canere. It draws out tears of Devotion,
Now solemn Music, by reason of its native affinity with the Soul, excellently accommodates it, by calming and appeasing the boisterous storms and distempers thereof with a pleasing allay, gently drawing it to a sweet mediocrity, carrying it up for a time above it self in an holy rapture and ecstasy, as S. Paul into the third Heaven, to the contemplation of unutterable things: It excellently composeth distempered minds, which S. Basil and S. Ambrose seem to note, in Pythagoras commanding the Musicians Dorion Canere, which changing the mood, S. Ambrose interpreteth by molliora Canere. It draws out tears of Devotion,
I could easily be perswaded, that those monstrous vails of morals, not contemptible, related hereto, concerning the strange effects of Terpander 's Musick, so famous among the ancients ;
I could Easily be persuaded, that those monstrous vails of morals, not contemptible, related hereto, Concerning the strange effects of Terpander is Music, so famous among the ancients;
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as hath been seen in the sudden lucid intervals, and abundant tears of mad-men, hearkening a while to the Churches solemn Chores. Neither need this seem strange to any that reade Saul 's History, — When the evil spirit came upon Saul, David took an harp,
as hath been seen in the sudden lucid intervals, and abundant tears of madmen, Harkening a while to the Churches solemn Chores. Neither need this seem strange to any that read Saul is History, — When the evil Spirit Come upon Saul, David took an harp,
2. That all that which tendeth to edification and praise of God, is destructive to Satan 's Kingdom, whose Fottifications (like the Walls of the beleaguered Iericho ) fall down at the sounding of the sacred Trumpets, whereof he faith, Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet,
2. That all that which tendeth to edification and praise of God, is destructive to Satan is Kingdom, whose Fottifications (like the Walls of the beleaguered Jericho) fallen down At the sounding of the sacred Trumpets, whereof he faith, Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet,
and shew my people their transgressions, and the house of Jacob their sins. Indeed when Christ 's seventy Disciples preached the Gospel, Satan like lightning fell from Heaven.
and show my people their transgressions, and the house of Jacob their Sins. Indeed when christ is seventy Disciples preached the Gospel, Satan like lightning fell from Heaven.
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and once in the Pope 's Chore, when (as Cyprian de Valera, a grave Author, writeth) he got into the Organ, and roared out so prodigious a Diapason, that it made the earth tremble under them.
and once in the Pope is Chore, when (as Cyprian de Valera, a grave Author, Writeth) he god into the Organ, and roared out so prodigious a Diapason, that it made the earth tremble under them.
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6. The Custome of God's Church (in S. Paul 's Logick, thus disputing, 1 Cor. 11.16. — We have no such custome, neither the Churches of God ) is very considerable.
6. The Custom of God's Church (in S. Paul is Logic, thus disputing, 1 Cor. 11.16. — We have no such custom, neither the Churches of God) is very considerable.
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if you will neither take, nor give offence. S. Augustine gives the Reason; In those things concerning which Divine Scripture determineth nothing certain, the Custom of Gods people,
if you will neither take, nor give offence. S. Augustine gives the Reason; In those things Concerning which Divine Scripture determineth nothing certain, the Custom of God's people,
Therefore did Moses write that Song, Deut. 31.19, 30. for Israel and their posterities. And David composing many Psalms, appointed singers and players on instruments in the sanctuary, to prophesie with harp, with psalteries, and with cymbals.
Therefore did Moses write that Song, Deuteronomy 31.19, 30. for Israel and their Posterities. And David composing many Psalms, appointed singers and players on Instruments in the sanctuary, to prophesy with harp, with psalteries, and with cymbals.
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and that we reade of heavenly Citharists and Harpers, and of holy Angels and happy Spirits, singing their Hallelujahs and praises to Christ, Rev. 5.8, &c. Rev. 14.2, 3. & 15.2, 3. For the better understanding whereof, consider with me, what he, who had a divine rapt into heaven, faith, Hebr. 10.1. The Law had a shadow of good things to come.
and that we read of heavenly Citharists and Harpers, and of holy Angels and happy Spirits, singing their Hallelujahs and praises to christ, Rev. 5.8, etc. Rev. 14.2, 3. & 15.2, 3. For the better understanding whereof, Consider with me, what he, who had a divine rapt into heaven, faith, Hebrew 10.1. The Law had a shadow of good things to come.
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that the Priests that offer gifts according to the Law, serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, — what things? 'tis presently expressed — as Moses was admonished of God,
that the Priests that offer Gifts according to the Law, serve unto the Exampl and shadow of heavenly things, — what things? it's presently expressed — as Moses was admonished of God,
If we cannot gain others to our party, who, like that Gadaren Herd, are violently carried with spirits of contention unto that desperate precipice of Schism, it shall not be my labour lost, if it shall confirm our own:
If we cannot gain Others to our party, who, like that Gadaren Heard, Are violently carried with spirits of contention unto that desperate precipice of Schism, it shall not be my labour lost, if it shall confirm our own:
where must the Cure be made? in some contrary season of those Meats, or the disaffected Palate? The sacred Word of God, (unto holy David, sweeter then honey) is a favour of death to death unto the wicked;
where must the Cure be made? in Some contrary season of those Meats, or the disaffected Palate? The sacred Word of God, (unto holy David, Sweeten then honey) is a favour of death to death unto the wicked;
I hate him, said Ahab, he prophesieth no good, but evil to me. That sweet Oyntment should kill Vultures and Scarabes (which delight in carrion and filthy stench) it must needs be in the indisposition of the receivers;
I hate him, said Ahab, he Prophesieth no good, but evil to me. That sweet Ointment should kill Vultures and Scarabes (which delight in carrion and filthy stench) it must needs be in the indisposition of the Receivers;
On whom is their not understanding to be charged? Aquinas, after S. Augustine, answereth hereto — All the affections of our souls, as they are divers, have their proper Moods in the voice and singing, by whose secret familiarity they are stirred up:
On whom is their not understanding to be charged? Aquinas, After S. Augustine, Answers hereto — All the affections of our Souls, as they Are diverse, have their proper Moods in the voice and singing, by whose secret familiarity they Are stirred up:
so in hearers, among whom, though some understand not those things which are sung (by others) yet they understand why they are sung, to wit, to the praise of God;
so in hearers, among whom, though Some understand not those things which Are sung (by Others) yet they understand why they Are sung, to wit, to the praise of God;
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as S. Paul was, and admitted to hear those ineffable words there sounding, they would understand, &c. though, &c. all to the praise of God, &c. 4. They say, Musick is abused to superstition, and corruption of good manners.
as S. Paul was, and admitted to hear those ineffable words there sounding, they would understand, etc. though, etc. all to the praise of God, etc. 4. They say, Music is abused to Superstition, and corruption of good manners.
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Can you reasonably think, that impious abuse by some, concludes a necessary abolition of an holy use of these, to all others? I say, of things so excellently serving to our necessary use in the worship and praise of God, keying and tuning of holy Chores, so much approved by the Prophets, Apostles, and Martyrs, the wisest and best of the sons of men;
Can you reasonably think, that impious abuse by Some, concludes a necessary abolition of an holy use of these, to all Others? I say, of things so excellently serving to our necessary use in the worship and praise of God, keying and tuning of holy Chores, so much approved by the prophets, Apostles, and Martyrs, the Wisest and best of the Sons of men;
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but not in Christ's Church on earth? May we not, in imitation of such patterns of sanctity, with sacred musick, heighten our dull minds to speak, hear, pray;
but not in Christ's Church on earth? May we not, in imitation of such patterns of sanctity, with sacred music, heighten our dull minds to speak, hear, pray;
and, in the praises of God, as it were, tune at the door, until we be admitted into the full Chore in the Church triumphant? Doth not our Saviour Christ teach us to say,
and, in the praises of God, as it were, tune At the door, until we be admitted into the full Chore in the Church triumphant? Does not our Saviour christ teach us to say,
and do we not accordingly say — Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven? Must we pray to be enabled to do that which (however enabled) we may not do? Let the most bitter-spirited Antagonist ingenuously say, Is not the whole Book of Psalms (so often avowed, cited,
and do we not accordingly say — Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven? Must we pray to be enabled to do that which (however enabled) we may not do? Let the most bitter-spirited Antagonist ingenuously say, Is not the Whole Book of Psalms (so often avowed, cited,
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and used by Christ ) Sepher-Tehillim, a Book of Praises, composed for the Churches use unto the end of time? or think you that this so excellent a part of Scripture was written, onely to inform us what the Saints of God did before us,
and used by christ) Sepher-Tehillim, a Book of Praises, composed for the Churches use unto the end of time? or think you that this so excellent a part of Scripture was written, only to inform us what the Saints of God did before us,
and distractions in God 's service now, as his Israel had of old time, when he prescribed them both singing and instrumental Musick, to prepare and fit them to his Worship;
and distractions in God is service now, as his Israel had of old time, when he prescribed them both singing and instrumental Music, to prepare and fit them to his Worship;
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that is, the power and influence of Gods Spirit ; which Metonymical manner of speaking is frequent in Scripture: as Ezek. 3.22. The hand of the Lord was there upon me. Judg. 6.34. The Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon. So on Iephtah ; so on Sampson :
that is, the power and influence of God's Spirit; which Metonymical manner of speaking is frequent in Scripture: as Ezekiel 3.22. The hand of the Lord was there upon me. Judges 6.34. The Spirit of the Lord Come upon gideon. So on Jephthah; so on Sampson:
I must tell you therefore, that the Apostle makes our Application, 1 Thes. 5. 20. Despise not prophesyings. He gave the reason before, 1 Thes. 4. 8. He that despiseth, despiseth not man,
I must tell you Therefore, that the Apostle makes our Application, 1 Thebes 5. 20. Despise not prophesyings. He gave the reason before, 1 Thebes 4. 8. He that despises, despises not man,
Let the Grecians, in their profane levity, account Preaching of the Gospel foolishness, and the Pharisees reject the counsel of God against themselves ;
Let the Greeks, in their profane levity, account Preaching of the Gospel foolishness, and the Pharisees reject the counsel of God against themselves;
of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God — and hath done despite to the Spirit of Grace? Which secure sinners do,
of how much Sorer punishment, suppose you, shall he be Thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God — and hath done despite to the Spirit of Grace? Which secure Sinners do,
If thou so do, there will be, in thine own Conscience, not onely two or three, but a thousand unavoidable Witnesses, which can neither be withdrawn by favour, nor silenced by reward:
If thou so do, there will be, in thine own Conscience, not only two or three, but a thousand unavoidable Witnesses, which can neither be withdrawn by favour, nor silenced by reward:
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Aug. epist. Casulan. in fire. In his enim rebus quibus nihil certi statuit scriptura divina, mos populi Dei, vel instituta majorum pro lege renenda sunt: — utique cavendum est, ne tem pestate contentionis, serenitas charitatis obnubiletur. Augustin. ep. Casulano.
Aug. Epistle. Casulan. in fire. In his enim rebus quibus nihil certi statuit Scripture Divine, mos People Dei, vel Instituta majorum Pro lege renenda sunt: — Utique Cavendum est, ne tem pestate contentionis, serenitas charitatis obnubiletur. Augustin. Epistle. Casulano.
— quorum occulta familiaritate excitantur: sic in auditoribus, in quibus etsi aliqui non intelligunt quae cantantur, intelligunt tamen propter quid cantantur. scil. laudem Dei; & hoc sufficit ad devotionem excitandam.
— quorum Hidden familiaritate excitantur: sic in auditoribus, in quibus Though aliqui non Intelligunt Quae cantantur, Intelligunt tamen propter quid cantantur. scil. Laudem Dei; & hoc sufficit ad devotionem excitandam.
