A sermon preach'd before the Queen at White-Hall on Easter-Day, March 27, 1692 by the Most Reverend Father of God, John, Lord Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan.
As if he had said, Think not, O Philippians, that I therefore speak lightly of those Priviledges and Advantages which the Jews among you so much boast of, upon this account,
As if he had said, Think not, Oh Philippians, that I Therefore speak lightly of those Privileges and Advantages which the jews among you so much boast of, upon this account,
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For (as he goes on in the 5th. and 6th. verses.) I was circumcised the eighth day, of the Stock of Israel, of the Tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews:
For (as he Goes on in the 5th. and 6th. Verses.) I was circumcised the eighth day, of the Stock of Israel, of the Tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews:
That is to say, I have not only the Character of a Son of Abraham upon me, being circumcised; but I am also of the Race of Israel, which all the circumcised Children of Abraham are not. Nay further.
That is to say, I have not only the Character of a Son of Abraham upon me, being circumcised; but I am also of the Raze of Israel, which all the circumcised Children of Abraham Are not. Nay further.
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And then as to my Profession in Religion, it was the strictest among the Jews, for I was a Pharisee. And you all know that Sect of all others to be the most eminent for the Reputation of Preciseness and Sanctity.
And then as to my Profession in Religion, it was the Strictest among the jews, for I was a Pharisee. And you all know that Sect of all Others to be the most eminent for the Reputation of Preciseness and Sanctity.
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And lastly, To summ up all, as to the Righteousness which is by the Law I am blameless. So punctual have I always been in observing the Precepts of Moses his Law, that none can reprove me in that point;
And lastly, To sum up all, as to the Righteousness which is by the Law I am blameless. So punctual have I always been in observing the Precepts of Moses his Law, that none can reprove me in that point;
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But now am I much the better for all these things? Have I any great reason to glory upon the account of them? No, verily, (as he goes on in the 7th, verse) but what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
But now am I much the better for all these things? Have I any great reason to glory upon the account of them? No, verily, (as he Goes on in the 7th, verse) but what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for christ.
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All these outward Advantages, my Birth, my Profession, my Sect, my Reputation, my strict way of living, which might have proved very beneficial to me in all worldly respects;
All these outward Advantages, my Birth, my Profession, my Sect, my Reputation, my strict Way of living, which might have proved very beneficial to me in all worldly respects;
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not being content with those outward Priviledges, and that outward Obedience which by my own natural Strength, I am able to yield to the Precepts of the Law, which is that Righteousness in which the Jews place their Confidence,
not being content with those outward Privileges, and that outward obedience which by my own natural Strength, I am able to yield to the Precepts of the Law, which is that Righteousness in which the jews place their Confidence,
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This is the full importance of that Verse, and then it follows by way of Explication of what he now said, That I may know him and the power of his Resurrection, &c. This is the Righteousness that I aspire after, that I may know Christ, not only by a notional belief of his Doctrines,
This is the full importance of that Verse, and then it follows by Way of Explication of what he now said, That I may know him and the power of his Resurrection, etc. This is the Righteousness that I aspire After, that I may know christ, not only by a notional belief of his Doctrines,
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Now this Vertue, this Power, this Efficacy of it, as it is that, which with the Apostle we ought all most earnestly to endeavour the experiencing in our selves;
Now this Virtue, this Power, this Efficacy of it, as it is that, which with the Apostle we ought all most earnestly to endeavour the experiencing in our selves;
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My Work therefore at this time shall be to give some Account of the Power of Christ's Resurrection in order to the making Men good, which the Apostle here speaks of;
My Work Therefore At this time shall be to give Some Account of the Power of Christ's Resurrection in order to the making Men good, which the Apostle Here speaks of;
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IV. And Fourthly, As to it we do principally owe all that supernatural Grace and Strength, by which we are inabled to live Holily and Virtuously. Of these four Points, I shall Discourse very briefly.
IV. And Fourthly, As to it we do principally owe all that supernatural Grace and Strength, by which we Are enabled to live Holily and Virtuously. Of these four Points, I shall Discourse very briefly.
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I. And First of all, Our Saviour's Resurrection hath an influence upon our Practice, as it lays an Obligation upon Christians to lead Holy and Virtuous Lives.
I. And First of all, Our Saviour's Resurrection hath an influence upon our Practice, as it lays an Obligation upon Christians to led Holy and Virtuous Lives.
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then are we ingaged in conformity to him to rise again to newness of life, to lead a spiritual, divine, heavenly life, such a life as he now lives with God.
then Are we engaged in conformity to him to rise again to newness of life, to led a spiritual, divine, heavenly life, such a life as he now lives with God.
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And this in the ancient times was taught every Christian in and by his Baptism. Whenever a person was baptized, he was not only to profess his faith in Christ's Death and Resurrection, but he was also to look upon himself as obliged in correspondence therewith, to mortifie his former carnal affections,
And this in the ancient times was taught every Christian in and by his Baptism. Whenever a person was baptised, he was not only to profess his faith in Christ's Death and Resurrection, but he was also to look upon himself as obliged in correspondence therewith, to mortify his former carnal affections,
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For what did their being plunged under water signifie, but their Undertaking in Imitation of Christ's Death and Burial, to forsake all their former evil courses:
For what did their being plunged under water signify, but their Undertaking in Imitation of Christ's Death and Burial, to forsake all their former evil courses:
Thus, Rom. vi. 4. We are buried (saith he) with Christ by Baptism unto death, that like as Christ was raised up from the dead, by the Glory of the Father,
Thus, Rom. vi. 4. We Are buried (Says he) with christ by Baptism unto death, that like as christ was raised up from the dead, by the Glory of the Father,
Lastly, To name no more Texts, the same use doth the Apostle make of Christ's Resurrection in Coloss. iii. 1, 2. If ye then (saith he) be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God. i. e.
Lastly, To name no more Texts, the same use does the Apostle make of Christ's Resurrection in Coloss. iii. 1, 2. If you then (Says he) be risen with christ, seek those things which Are above, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God. i. e.
You by entring into the Christian Covenant are incorporated into Christ, He is your Head, you are his Members; and therefore since he no longer leads a life of this World, it will by no means become you to live like Worldlings or Epicures, but being risen with him (as the Members ought to do with the Head) to mind those things that are above where he is, to set your affections (as he goes on) on the things above, and not on the things of the Earth.
You by entering into the Christian Covenant Are incorporated into christ, He is your Head, you Are his Members; and Therefore since he no longer leads a life of this World, it will by no means become you to live like Worldlings or Epicureans, but being risen with him (as the Members ought to do with the Head) to mind those things that Are above where he is, to Set your affections (as he Goes on) on the things above, and not on the things of the Earth.
as a point, which, if Christians believed as they should do, it would ingage them to mortifie their lusts, to die to the World, to place their affections on spiritual things, to have their conversations in Heaven, where Christ our Head, our Life, now sits at the right hand of God.
as a point, which, if Christians believed as they should do, it would engage them to mortify their Lustiest, to die to the World, to place their affections on spiritual things, to have their conversations in Heaven, where christ our Head, our Life, now sits At the right hand of God.
when we consider that it is indeed the principal Evidence that we have for the Truth of our Religion, the very design of which is to make us Vertuous and Holy.
when we Consider that it is indeed the principal Evidence that we have for the Truth of our Religion, the very Design of which is to make us Virtuous and Holy.
all that force and efficacy that its Arguments, its Promises, its Precepts, its Encouragements, its Threatnings, have upon the Understandings and Wills of men in order to the bringing them to Vertue and Holiness;
all that force and efficacy that its Arguments, its Promises, its Precepts, its Encouragements, its Threatenings, have upon the Understandings and Wills of men in order to the bringing them to Virtue and Holiness;
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This was, and will be for ever, the convincing Evidence, that what Jesus taught was true Doctrine, that what he commanded was of perpetual obligation, that what he promised or threatned he was able to make good.
This was, and will be for ever, the convincing Evidence, that what jesus taught was true Doctrine, that what he commanded was of perpetual obligation, that what he promised or threatened he was able to make good.
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If Christ had not risen from the dead, but had for ever been detained in the Grave, notwithstanding all that might be urged from the Goodness of his Doctrine, and the Innocency of his Life, and the multitude of his Miracles, for the Proof of the Truth of Christianity (though yet very strong and concluding Proofs these are) I doubt it would hardly have met with that ready Entertainment in the World, that we find it did.
If christ had not risen from the dead, but had for ever been detained in the Grave, notwithstanding all that might be urged from the goodness of his Doctrine, and the Innocency of his Life, and the multitude of his Miracles, for the Proof of the Truth of Christianity (though yet very strong and concluding Proofs these Are) I doubt it would hardly have met with that ready Entertainment in the World, that we find it did.
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It is impossible for any considering man to believe Christ's Resurrection, and at the same time to doubt of the truth of his Religion. For thus let us reason.
It is impossible for any considering man to believe Christ's Resurrection, and At the same time to doubt of the truth of his Religion. For thus let us reason.
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nay, more than that, he gave this as a Token, as an Evidence to them whereby they should know and be convinced that he was what he gave himself out to be, the Son of God and the great Prophet and Saviour that was to come. John ii. 19.
nay, more than that, he gave this as a Token, as an Evidence to them whereby they should know and be convinced that he was what he gave himself out to be, the Son of God and the great Prophet and Saviour that was to come. John ii. 19.
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but as the last and greatest Evidence that he had to give. And such as if they were not convinced by, they must expect no other. Matth. xii. 39, 40. Our Saviour now laying such a mighty stress upon this point of his Resurrection, putting his whole cause (as I may speak) upon this Issue:
but as the last and greatest Evidence that he had to give. And such as if they were not convinced by, they must expect no other. Matthew xii. 39, 40. Our Saviour now laying such a mighty stress upon this point of his Resurrection, putting his Whole cause (as I may speak) upon this Issue:
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Did not God in this, appear with a witness as a Voucher and Approver of his cause? Was not this a demonstration to all the World, that Christ Jesus was no Deceiver,
Did not God in this, appear with a witness as a Voucher and Approver of his cause? Was not this a demonstration to all the World, that christ jesus was no Deceiver,
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And certainly if he could have done it, he would have done it often before this, (as in the case of Apollonius Tyanaeus, Mahomet, and others) if it had been for no other reason than to baffle thereby the Evidence of our Saviour's Resurrection, and render it unconcluding.
And Certainly if he could have done it, he would have done it often before this, (as in the case of Apollonius Tyanaeus, Mahomet, and Others) if it had been for no other reason than to baffle thereby the Evidence of our Saviour's Resurrection, and render it unconcluding.
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For this had been to have contradicted all his own Attributes, and to have laid an invincible temptation and snare before all mankind to believe an Impious Lye.
For this had been to have contradicted all his own Attributes, and to have laid an invincible temptation and snare before all mankind to believe an Impious Lie.
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Because Christ is not risen for himself only, but as the first ▪ fruits of them that slept, 1 Cor. xv. Good reason therefore had S. Paul to argue as he doth in that place, If Christ be preached that he is risen from the dead;
Because christ is not risen for himself only, but as the First ▪ fruits of them that slept, 1 Cor. xv. Good reason Therefore had S. Paul to argue as he does in that place, If christ be preached that he is risen from the dead;
He that raised up himself and them, hath given us his solemn Word and Promise, in as express terms as is possible, that he will by the same Power raise up us also;
He that raised up himself and them, hath given us his solemn Word and Promise, in as express terms as is possible, that he will by the same Power raise up us also;
what is it that can be able to hinder or divert us from a serious pursuit of those things that lead to it? What could God do more by way of Motive and Argument, towards the Proselyting the World to Religion and Righteousness,
what is it that can be able to hinder or divert us from a serious pursuit of those things that led to it? What could God do more by Way of Motive and Argument, towards the Proselyting the World to Religion and Righteousness,
To be certain, that if we follow the steps of our blessed Saviour, we shall for ever shine in the same Glory and Lustre that he now doth at the right hand of his Father!
To be certain, that if we follow the steps of our blessed Saviour, we shall for ever shine in the same Glory and Lustre that he now does At the right hand of his Father!
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O what noble Thoughts, what brave Resolutions is this able to inspire us with? What Difficulties shall we be afraid of? What Labours shall we not willingly undertake? What Temptations shall we not easily vanquish in the Prospect of such an eternal Crown of Glory,
Oh what noble Thoughts, what brave Resolutions is this able to inspire us with? What Difficulties shall we be afraid of? What Labours shall we not willingly undertake? What Temptations shall we not Easily vanquish in the Prospect of such an Eternal Crown of Glory,
O happy we Christians that have so clear a Revelation of those things which God hath prepared for them that love him, those things which eye hath not seen, nor ear heard,
Oh happy we Christians that have so clear a Revelation of those things which God hath prepared for them that love him, those things which eye hath not seen, nor ear herd,
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O what mighty Encouragements have we to set our selves against our Sins, and to labour after the Perfection of Virtue, in comparison of what those have who are ignorant of our Saviour's Resurrection, and who know nothing of the other World but by the uncertain conjectures of their natural Reason?
Oh what mighty Encouragements have we to Set our selves against our Sins, and to labour After the Perfection of Virtue, in comparison of what those have who Are ignorant of our Saviour's Resurrection, and who know nothing of the other World but by the uncertain Conjectures of their natural Reason?
but what is afforded us by the light of Nature, and the deductions of Philosophy; I doubt we could never expect to see any great Reformation in our manners.
but what is afforded us by the Light of Nature, and the deductions of Philosophy; I doubt we could never expect to see any great Reformation in our manners.
And as for those of them that spoke the best concerning the other World, yet God knows, their Discourses upon this Argument (as will appear to any that reads them) are generally very uncertain, and altogether conjectural.
And as for those of them that spoke the best Concerning the other World, yet God knows, their Discourses upon this Argument (as will appear to any that reads them) Are generally very uncertain, and altogether conjectural.
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But admitting their Reasons to be strong and conclusive (as I am far from denying that the Souls Immortality is demonstrable by the light of Nature) yet there are generally these two Inconveniences in the Arguments they make use of for the Proof of this matter, which render them in a great measure ineffectual for the reforming mens lives.
But admitting their Reasons to be strong and conclusive (as I am Far from denying that the Souls Immortality is demonstrable by the Light of Nature) yet there Are generally these two Inconveniences in the Arguments they make use of for the Proof of this matter, which render them in a great measure ineffectual for the reforming men's lives.
First, They are generally of so great Subtilty, so Nice, so Metaphysical, so much above the reach of ordinary Capacities, that they are useless to the greatest part of Mankind, who have not understandings fitted for them.
First, They Are generally of so great Subtlety, so Nicaenae, so Metaphysical, so much above the reach of ordinary Capacities, that they Are useless to the greatest part of Mankind, who have not understandings fitted for them.
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And Secondly, They have this inconvenience likewise, that a Man doth not see the Evidence of them, without actual attention to a long Train of Propositions;
And Secondly, They have this inconvenience likewise, that a Man does not see the Evidence of them, without actual attention to a long Train of Propositions;
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Thanks therefore to our Lord Jesus Christ for this excellent Instrument of Piety, that he hath given us by his Resurrection. Everlasting Praises to his name, that he hath thus brought Life and Immortality to light by his Gospel.
Thanks Therefore to our Lord jesus christ for this excellent Instrument of Piety, that he hath given us by his Resurrection. Everlasting Praises to his name, that he hath thus brought Life and Immortality to Light by his Gospel.
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As Christ by his Resurrection, did oblige us to lead new lives: As Christ by his Resurrection did demonstrate the truth of the Christian Religion, which is wholly in order to our leading new lives: As by his Resurrection he cleared up to us the certainty of our future State,
As christ by his Resurrection, did oblige us to led new lives: As christ by his Resurrection did demonstrate the truth of the Christian Religion, which is wholly in order to our leading new lives: As by his Resurrection he cleared up to us the certainty of our future State,
and thereby gave us the greatest Motive and Encouragement to lead new lives: So in the last place, by the same Resurrection he acquired a Power of conserring Grace and Strength and Influence upon us, by the Virtue of which we are in fact inabled to lead new lives.
and thereby gave us the greatest Motive and Encouragement to led new lives: So in the last place, by the same Resurrection he acquired a Power of conferring Grace and Strength and Influence upon us, by the Virtue of which we Are in fact enabled to led new lives.
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or more to Christ's Resurrection, than to his Passion. If Christ be not risen (saith St. Paul, 1 Cor. xv.) your Faith is vain, ye are yet in your Sins.
or more to Christ's Resurrection, than to his Passion. If christ be not risen (Says Saint Paul, 1 Cor. xv.) your Faith is vain, you Are yet in your Sins.
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God, as St. Paul expresseth it, hath put all things under his feet, and hath given him to be head over all things to the Church, Eph. 1. 22. Now in the fulness of that Power that he is invested with;
God, as Saint Paul Expresses it, hath put all things under his feet, and hath given him to be head over all things to the Church, Ephesians 1. 22. Now in the fullness of that Power that he is invested with;
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So he doth on the other hand, out of the fulness of that Power, derive and communicate so much Strength and Grace and Assistance of the Divine Spirit to all Christians;
So he does on the other hand, out of the fullness of that Power, derive and communicate so much Strength and Grace and Assistance of the Divine Spirit to all Christians;
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that if they make a good use of it, they shall not fail to perform all those Conditions of Faith and Repentance and a Holy Life, that are required of them, in order to their being made actual partakers of all those unspeakable Benefits, which he purchased for Mankind by his Death and Sufferings.
that if they make a good use of it, they shall not fail to perform all those Conditions of Faith and Repentance and a Holy Life, that Are required of them, in order to their being made actual partakers of all those unspeakable Benefits, which he purchased for Mankind by his Death and Sufferings.
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Must we not needs own that there is a mighty power in it for the making us good? What can any man among us, that professeth to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead, say for himself,
Must we not needs own that there is a mighty power in it for the making us good? What can any man among us, that Professes to believe that jesus was raised from the dead, say for himself,
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and that through the corruption of his Nature he must of necessity remain a slave all his days to his Passions and Appetites whether he will or no? Why in saying this, he forgets that Christ is risen from the dead.
and that through the corruption of his Nature he must of necessity remain a slave all his days to his Passion and Appetites whither he will or no? Why in saying this, he forgets that christ is risen from the dead.
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For if he did remember that, he would remember also, that there is a Vertue and Power, above that of corrupt Nature, which he as a Christian may easily come by,
For if he did Remember that, he would Remember also, that there is a Virtue and Power, above that of corrupt Nature, which he as a Christian may Easily come by,
and when ever he gives it, he gives it in such measures, that a man may certainly, by the influence thereof, overcome all his evil and corrupt Affections;
and when ever he gives it, he gives it in such measures, that a man may Certainly, by the influence thereof, overcome all his evil and corrupt Affections;
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All such may with boldness approach to the Throne of Grace, and confidently open their wants, not doubting of such Relief as is most convenient for them.
All such may with boldness approach to the Throne of Grace, and confidently open their Wants, not doubting of such Relief as is most convenient for them.
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We may rest satisfied he will hear our Prayers, and derive such vigour and influence upon our Souls, that we shall in due time, by the means thereof, vanquish and triumph over every thing that opposeth us.
We may rest satisfied he will hear our Prayers, and derive such vigour and influence upon our Souls, that we shall in due time, by the means thereof, vanquish and triumph over every thing that Opposeth us.
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We cannot in any wise doubt of his Power, for God by raising him from the dead hath made him both King and Priest, hath exalted him to the highest Authority and Dignity both in Heaven and Earth.
We cannot in any wise doubt of his Power, for God by raising him from the dead hath made him both King and Priest, hath exalted him to the highest authority and Dignity both in Heaven and Earth.
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We cannot doubt of his good will, for he that underwent so many Difficulties and Agonies for us in the days of his Flesh, cannot forget those whom he hath ransomed with so great a price,
We cannot doubt of his good will, for he that underwent so many Difficulties and Agonies for us in the days of his Flesh, cannot forget those whom he hath ransomed with so great a price,
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Our Saviour is risen. Our High-priest is entered within the vail, hath taken possession of the highest Heaven, where he continually makes intercession for us.
Our Saviour is risen. Our High priest is entered within the Vail, hath taken possession of the highest Heaven, where he continually makes Intercession for us.
not contenting our selves with a notional, ineffectual Faith, but labouring with S. Paul experimentally to know Christ Jesus and the power of his Resurrection.
not contenting our selves with a notional, ineffectual Faith, but labouring with S. Paul experimentally to know christ jesus and the power of his Resurrection.
make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Iesus Christ, to whom be glory for and ever, Amen. FINIS.
make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sighed, through Iesus christ, to whom be glory for and ever, Amen. FINIS.
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