Ergon pseudous kai misthos alētheias, or, The wicked mans sad disappointment and the righteous mans sure recompence being a sermon preached the 17th day of October, 1661, at the solemn funerals of the Right Worshipful Sir Abraham Raynardson, Knight, late alderman of London / by George Smalwood.
THis Booke of the Proverls is made up of Divine Aphorismes and short Sentences, which (as one of the Ancients saith, upon another occasion) are very short, if you measure the words;
THis Book of the Proverls is made up of Divine Aphorisms and short Sentences, which (as one of the Ancients Says, upon Another occasion) Are very short, if you measure the words;
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Here are comforts for the poor, counsels for the rich, instructions for the ignorant, corrections for the obstinate, wholsome precepts and precious promises, Characters both of good and bad, matter for all to work upon.
Here Are comforts for the poor, Counsels for the rich, instructions for the ignorant, corrections for the obstinate, wholesome Precepts and precious promises, Characters both of good and bad, matter for all to work upon.
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It was pen'd by Solomon, who himself was a Proverb for his wisedom, a man though not without great failings, to shew that the Saints have their NONLATINALPHABET, their fainting-fits, their imperfections and aberrations as well as others;
It was penned by Solomon, who himself was a Proverb for his Wisdom, a man though not without great failings, to show that the Saints have their, their fainting-fits, their imperfections and aberrations as well as Others;
and there came of all people to hear the wisedome of Solomon. 1 Kings 4. 33, 34. It pleased God to use him as one of his Amanuenses or Divine Penmen of holy Writ;
and there Come of all people to hear the Wisdom of Solomon. 1 Kings 4. 33, 34. It pleased God to use him as one of his Amanuenses or Divine Penmen of holy Writ;
& cordials to comfort and chear up pious souls in the midst of all troubles and distresses, with short inscriptions upon each of them, that any man, without overburthening his memory, may easily learn a compendious and sudden cure for every particular malady,
& cordials to Comfort and cheer up pious Souls in the midst of all Troubles and Distresses, with short inscriptions upon each of them, that any man, without overburthening his memory, may Easily Learn a compendious and sudden cure for every particular malady,
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and find a Cordial to revive and comfort his heart in any fainting fit whatsoever. These words which I have chosen for the subject of my discourse upon this occasion,
and find a Cordial to revive and Comfort his heart in any fainting fit whatsoever. These words which I have chosen for the Subject of my discourse upon this occasion,
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Now here is an Antithesis or opposition between the state of the wicked, and the state of the righteous, shewing the vast difference between the one and the other in their respective conclusions or finall events,
Now Here is an Antithesis or opposition between the state of the wicked, and the state of the righteous, showing the vast difference between the one and the other in their respective conclusions or final events,
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yet at last it proveth vain, and deceitfull; For the wicked, &c. 2. The righteous mans work, whatever outward evils accompany it for the present, yet in the end it proveth most blessed and successful.
yet At last it Proves vain, and deceitful; For the wicked, etc. 2. The righteous men work, whatever outward evils accompany it for the present, yet in the end it Proves most blessed and successful.
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he commanding them to sow to the spirit, and they sowing to the flesh:) so it proveth a work of falsehood to themselves also, wholly frustrating their expectation,
he commanding them to sow to the Spirit, and they sowing to the Flesh:) so it Proves a work of falsehood to themselves also, wholly frustrating their expectation,
Habak. 1. 16. How many such fishers have fished in our troubled waters, and thought themselves the wisest and best men in the Land? Thus the wicked mans work makes a fair shew in the beginning,
Habak. 1. 16. How many such Fishers have fished in our troubled waters, and Thought themselves the Wisest and best men in the Land? Thus the wicked men work makes a fair show in the beginning,
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for the Tabernacles of robbers may prosper, and they that provoke God, may be secure, into whose hands God may bring abundantly, Iob 12. 6. but at last it bringeth nothing but woe and misery,
for the Tabernacles of robbers may prosper, and they that provoke God, may be secure, into whose hands God may bring abundantly, Job 12. 6. but At last it brings nothing but woe and misery,
he loseth not his labor, he scattereth not his seed in vain: For to him that soweth, &c. I shall not speak much to the first of these, viz. The wicked mans sad disappointment, but onely to warn you to take heed of his ways:
he loses not his labour, he Scattereth not his seed in vain: For to him that Soweth, etc. I shall not speak much to the First of these, viz. The wicked men sad disappointment, but only to warn you to take heed of his ways:
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and so walketh according to the course of this world, according to the Prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience, Ephes. 2. 2. making provision for the fl•sh, to fulfil the lusts thereof, giving neither God nor man his due,
and so walks according to the course of this world, according to the Prince of the power of the air, the Spirit that now works in the children of disobedience, Ephesians 2. 2. making provision for the fl•sh, to fulfil the Lustiest thereof, giving neither God nor man his endue,
but behaving himself irreligiously and profanely towards God, unjustly and uncharitably towards his neighbor, unholily and impurely towards himself, runing into all excess of riot.
but behaving himself irreligiously and profanely towards God, unjustly and uncharitably towards his neighbour, unholily and impurely towards himself, runing into all excess of riot.
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He that liveth in the constant practice of any, or all these evils, is truly denominated a wicked man, an ungodly, unrighteous, unclean liver. 2. Consider his action; he worketh;
He that lives in the constant practice of any, or all these evils, is truly denominated a wicked man, an ungodly, unrighteous, unclean liver. 2. Consider his actium; he works;
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they are without peace in themselves, therefore they seek to molest and disturb others; like fire they are still breaking out into one combustion or other.
they Are without peace in themselves, Therefore they seek to molest and disturb Others; like fire they Are still breaking out into one combustion or other.
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The Sun knoweth his going down, Psal. 104. and the Moon is a faithful witness in Heaven, keeping its constant course from one sign of the Zodiak to another;
The Sun Knoweth his going down, Psalm 104. and the Moon is a faithful witness in Heaven, keeping its constant course from one Signen of the Zodiac to Another;
they have sometimes an appearance of light, as if they were true Stars, but they are but NONLATINALPHABET, things which appear what they are not, fiery meteors;
they have sometime an appearance of Light, as if they were true Stars, but they Are but, things which appear what they Are not, fiery meteors;
The corruption of their heart is a restless evil, still breaking out upon every occasion, making men commit sin with both hands greedily, drinking in iniquity like water,
The corruption of their heart is a restless evil, still breaking out upon every occasion, making men commit since with both hands greedily, drinking in iniquity like water,
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because it is in the power of their hands to do it, Mich. 2. 1. so Prov. 4. 16. it is said of wicked men, They sleep not except they have done mischief,
Because it is in the power of their hands to do it, Mich. 2. 1. so Curae 4. 16. it is said of wicked men, They sleep not except they have done mischief,
and that cannot cease to sin, 2 Pet. 2. 14. the very sight of their eyes is turned as it were into adulterious glances, as Plutarch wittily expresseth it:
and that cannot cease to since, 2 Pet. 2. 14. the very sighed of their eyes is turned as it were into adulterious glances, as Plutarch wittily Expresses it:
1 In respect of Satan, the principal efficient cause of it, who is the father of lyes, the grand impostor that deceives the whole world, that hath his NONLATINALPHABET, his sophistical reasonings, and crafty devices; his NONLATINALPHABET, wiles, methods, and stratagems;
1 In respect of Satan, the principal efficient cause of it, who is the father of lies, the grand impostor that deceives the Whole world, that hath his, his sophistical reasonings, and crafty devices; his, wiles, methods, and stratagems;
his NONLATINALPHABET, depths that are unsearchable, whereby he gulls and deceiveth the poor souls of men, that like silly birds are caught in his snares,
his, depths that Are unsearchable, whereby he gulls and deceives the poor Souls of men, that like silly Birds Are caught in his snares,
3 The work of the wicked is deceitful, because at last it always meets with frustration and disappointment, Psal. 7. 14. Behold, he travaileth with iniquity,
3 The work of the wicked is deceitful, Because At last it always meets with frustration and disappointment, Psalm 7. 14. Behold, he Travaileth with iniquity,
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they shall come upon thee in their perfection, Isa. 47 9. Wicked men, like Saul, whilest they think by carnal means to make their peace, plunge themselves deeper into misery:
they shall come upon thee in their perfection, Isaiah 47 9. Wicked men, like Saul, whilst they think by carnal means to make their peace, plunge themselves Deeper into misery:
and when they are in the very height of their prosperity, they are sodainly cast down into an abyss of adversity, never to rise again, Psal. 73. 19, 20. How are they brought into desolation as in a moment? they are utterly consumed with terrors.
and when they Are in the very height of their Prosperity, they Are suddenly cast down into an abyss of adversity, never to rise again, Psalm 73. 19, 20. How Are they brought into desolation as in a moment? they Are utterly consumed with terrors.
but he deceiveth himself, he shall find death to him the king of terrors, and shall meet with nothing after it but torment and misery, the worm that never dyeth,
but he deceives himself, he shall find death to him the King of terrors, and shall meet with nothing After it but torment and misery, the worm that never Dies,
What did Achitophels wicked policy, who was esteemed as an oracle of God, come to at last? when he saw that his counsel was undervalued, he went home in a discontent, and hanged himself.
What did Achitophels wicked policy, who was esteemed as an oracle of God, come to At last? when he saw that his counsel was undervalved, he went home in a discontent, and hanged himself.
2 His blessed success, wherein these things are to be observed, 1. The futurity of it, It shall be, it is not yet. 2. The certainty of it, it shall be sure. 3. The excellent nature of it, what and how great it shall be, in the word Reward
2 His blessed success, wherein these things Are to be observed, 1. The futurity of it, It shall be, it is not yet. 2. The certainty of it, it shall be sure. 3. The excellent nature of it, what and how great it shall be, in the word Reward
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First, Let us reflect a little upon the quality of the person, and therein three things are to be noted. 1. The Metaphor by which he is resembled, He is a Sower of Seed. 2. The Seed which he soweth is righteousness. 3. His perseverance and continuance in sowing this Seed;
First, Let us reflect a little upon the quality of the person, and therein three things Are to be noted. 1. The Metaphor by which he is resembled, He is a Sour of Seed. 2. The Seed which he Soweth is righteousness. 3. His perseverance and Continuance in sowing this Seed;
and said to Peter and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and Brethren, what shall we do? if the fallow ground of our hearts was never yet plowed by godly sorrow and humiliation for our sins, it argueth that the seed of righteousness was never yet sown there.
and said to Peter and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and Brothers, what shall we do? if the fallow ground of our hearts was never yet plowed by godly sorrow and humiliation for our Sins, it argue that the seed of righteousness was never yet sown there.
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2. After our hearts are plowed up, then the seed of grace must be cast in by the Ministry of the Gospel, the glad tidings of salvation being declared and applied by the faithful Dispenser of Divine mysteries.
2. After our hearts Are plowed up, then the seed of grace must be cast in by the Ministry of the Gospel, the glad tidings of salvation being declared and applied by the faithful Dispenser of Divine Mysteres.
for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether both shall be alike good, Eccles. 11. 6. This is not much unlike S. Pauls Counsel to Timothy, Preach the word, be instant in season,
for thou Knowest not whither shall prosper, either this or that, or whither both shall be alike good, Eccles. 11. 6. This is not much unlike S. Paul's Counsel to Timothy, Preach the word, be instant in season,
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for as our Saviour saith, the Kingdome of Heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field, Mat. 13. 14. After plowing there must be sowing,
for as our Saviour Says, the Kingdom of Heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field, Mathew 13. 14. After plowing there must be sowing,
he that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoycing, bringing his sheaves with him, Psal. 126. 5, 6. A dripping Spring is most likely to produce a plentiful Harvest.
he that Goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him, Psalm 126. 5, 6. A dripping Spring is most likely to produce a plentiful Harvest.
for the letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life, 2 Cor. 3. 6. 4 When the ground is well plowed, and the seed is sowne, watered and warmed, there must be expectation and patient waiting till the time of Harvest:
for the Letter kills, but the Spirit gives life, 2 Cor. 3. 6. 4 When the ground is well plowed, and the seed is sown, watered and warmed, there must be expectation and patient waiting till the time of Harvest:
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he saith, all the dayes of my appointed time will I wait till my change come, Job 14. 14. the original word that signifieth an appointed time, signifieth also a warfare;
he Says, all the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come, Job 14. 14. the original word that signifies an appointed time, signifies also a warfare;
2 The Seed which he soweth is righteousness, not legal righteousness, which is an exact conformity to the Will and Law of God, fulfilling it NONLATINALPHABET in the utmost rigour of it, in thought, word,
2 The Seed which he Soweth is righteousness, not Legal righteousness, which is an exact conformity to the Will and Law of God, fulfilling it in the utmost rigour of it, in Thought, word,
it is proper only to Jesus Christ the righteous, who is both God and Man, and therefore is called Jehovah, our Righteousness, and was made a propitiation for our sins:
it is proper only to jesus christ the righteous, who is both God and Man, and Therefore is called Jehovah, our Righteousness, and was made a propitiation for our Sins:
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2 Therefore the Righteousness here spoken of, as the seed which must be sown, is Evangelical Righteousness, which Christ hath purchased for all those which believe and embrace the Gospel: and this also is twofold.
2 Therefore the Righteousness Here spoken of, as the seed which must be sown, is Evangelical Righteousness, which christ hath purchased for all those which believe and embrace the Gospel: and this also is twofold.
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2 There is Evangelical Righteousness inherent in us, which is the Righteousness of sanctification, whereby we are regenerated and receive the Image of our Heavenly Father, being renewed in our minds,
2 There is Evangelical Righteousness inherent in us, which is the Righteousness of sanctification, whereby we Are regenerated and receive the Image of our Heavenly Father, being renewed in our minds,
and putting on the new man, which after God is created in Righteousness and true Holiness, Ephes. 4. 24. and thereby we bring forth the fruits of all good works to God, our neighbours, and our selves.
and putting on the new man, which After God is created in Righteousness and true Holiness, Ephesians 4. 24. and thereby we bring forth the fruits of all good works to God, our neighbours, and our selves.
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Some restrain this righteousnesse in the Text only to Almes-deeds, and liberality to the poor, taking it in Daniels sense in his counsel to Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 4. 27. O King, break off thy sins by righteousness,
some restrain this righteousness in the Text only to Almsdeeds, and liberality to the poor, taking it in Daniel's sense in his counsel to Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 4. 27. Oh King, break off thy Sins by righteousness,
and so to sow righteousnes is to lead a holy and a righteouslife in all godliness and honesty, to give God and man his due, to be fruitful in good works, to do justly, to love mercy,
and so to sow righteousness is to led a holy and a righteouslife in all godliness and honesty, to give God and man his endue, to be fruitful in good works, to do justly, to love mercy,
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and to walk humbly with God, Mic. 6. 8. It is as the Prophet Isaiah paraphraseth upon it, to loose the bands of wickedness, to undoe the heavy burdens,
and to walk humbly with God, Mic. 6. 8. It is as the Prophet Isaiah Paraphraseth upon it, to lose the bans of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens,
when we see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide our selves to our own flesh, Isai. 58. 6, 7. To live in the constant and conscionable practice of these and all other duties which God requireth in his word,
when we see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide our selves to our own Flesh, Isaiah 58. 6, 7. To live in the constant and conscionable practice of these and all other duties which God requires in his word,
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and that sincerely, and with an honest heart, this is to sow righteousness; and this righteousness inherent, is always joined with righteousness imputed;
and that sincerely, and with an honest heart, this is to sow righteousness; and this righteousness inherent, is always joined with righteousness imputed;
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for, as I observed before, the Participle of the Present Tense here used, notes not only actum inchoatum, an act begun, sed continuatum & perfectum, continued and brought to perfection;
for, as I observed before, the Participle of the Present Tense Here used, notes not only Acts inchoatum, an act begun, sed continuatum & perfectum, continued and brought to perfection;
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and giveth not over laboring about the spiritual building, till he hath laid the top stone thereof with rejoycing, crying Grace, grace unto it, he beareth forth precious seed,
and gives not over labouring about the spiritual building, till he hath laid the top stone thereof with rejoicing, crying Grace, grace unto it, he bears forth precious seed,
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now he hath it only in primitiis, in the first fruits and foretasts of it, in the graces of the Spirit, which are but a few Clusters of the Grapes of Canaan; hereafter he shall reap the full crop:
now he hath it only in primitiis, in the First fruits and foretastes of it, in the graces of the Spirit, which Are but a few Clusters of the Grapes of Canaan; hereafter he shall reap the full crop:
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but that is all the good they must expect, they have all their happiness (if it may be so called, which is but a Prologue to endless misery) in present possession, they have none in reversion for the future.
but that is all the good they must expect, they have all their happiness (if it may be so called, which is but a Prologue to endless misery) in present possession, they have none in reversion for the future.
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It is said of them, they have their reward, that which they desired, which they preferred and chose, which they loved and liked, which they sought after,
It is said of them, they have their reward, that which they desired, which they preferred and chosen, which they loved and liked, which they sought After,
and all its glorious enjoyments, they have their good things already, and they must look for no more good to come, not one moment of comfort after their departure from hence, not one glimpse of light, not so much as a drop of cold water to refresh them, not the least minute of rest,
and all its glorious enjoyments, they have their good things already, and they must look for no more good to come, not one moment of Comfort After their departure from hence, not one glimpse of Light, not so much as a drop of cold water to refresh them, not the least minute of rest,
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and they may thank themselves, they chose the pleasures of sin for a season, they would have their heaven upon earth, they would have murmured if it had been denied them, they would not be perswaded to make a better choise,
and they may thank themselves, they chosen the pleasures of since for a season, they would have their heaven upon earth, they would have murmured if it had been denied them, they would not be persuaded to make a better choice,
he many times cuts them shorter of earthly comforts, and keeps them for the most part to a more scanty allowance, that hereafter they may enjoy a greater fulness;
he many times cuts them shorter of earthly comforts, and keeps them for the most part to a more scanty allowance, that hereafter they may enjoy a greater fullness;
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their portion is to come, their Crown of Righteousness is laid up in flore, their inheritance is teserved in the heavens, they have a blessed estate in reversion;
their portion is to come, their Crown of Righteousness is laid up in flore, their inheritance is teserved in the heavens, they have a blessed estate in reversion;
The Chaldce and Syriach traslations read it, veritas erit merces ejus, truth shall be his reward, intimating to us, that as truth it self is most true,
The Chaldee and Syriac Translations read it, veritas erit merces His, truth shall be his reward, intimating to us, that as truth it self is most true,
and as St. Ambrose observes well, there was not with him the image, but the Truth it self, not a deceitful likeness, but solid substance of blessedness;
and as Saint Ambrose observes well, there was not with him the image, but the Truth it self, not a deceitful likeness, but solid substance of blessedness;
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The reward of the righteous is accompanied with a fivefold certainty. 1. It hath certitudinem beneplacit• the certainty of Gods good will and pleasure;
The reward of the righteous is accompanied with a fivefold certainty. 1. It hath certitudinem beneplacit• the certainty of God's good will and pleasure;
Our Saviour saith to His Disciples, Fear not little Clock, for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you a Kingdom Luke 12. 32. Now what is Gods will and pleasure, must be performed,
Our Saviour Says to His Disciples, fear not little Clock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you a Kingdom Lycia 12. 32. Now what is God's will and pleasure, must be performed,
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it is called the redemption of the purchased possession, Ephes. 1. 14. Now Christ will not lose that which he hath purchased with the price of his precious blood.
it is called the redemption of the purchased possession, Ephesians 1. 14. Now christ will not loose that which he hath purchased with the price of his precious blood.
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Having by his own blood entred in once into the holy place, and obtained eternal redemption for us, he will not suffer us to be defeated of our inheritance:
Having by his own blood entered in once into the holy place, and obtained Eternal redemption for us, he will not suffer us to be defeated of our inheritance:
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but as he entred into Heaven for us, as our forerunner, so he sits in Heaven as our Head, keeping possession for us his Members, till we shall ascend thither after him.
but as he entered into Heaven for us, as our forerunner, so he sits in Heaven as our Head, keeping possession for us his Members, till we shall ascend thither After him.
and heirs of the Kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? Christ saith, The righteous shall go into life eternal, Matth. 25. 46. Now all Gods promises are Yea and Amen in Christ, that is, doubly certain:
and Heirs of the Kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? christ Says, The righteous shall go into life Eternal, Matthew 25. 46. Now all God's promises Are Yea and Amen in christ, that is, doubly certain:
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Heb. 6. 16. Ged hath sworn by himself, because he could swear by no greater, that he will reward the righteous, vers. 17. 18. God welling more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of prowise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an Oath, that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lye, we might have strong consolation, who are fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us;
Hebrew 6. 16. Ged hath sworn by himself, Because he could swear by no greater, that he will reward the righteous, vers. 17. 18. God welling more abundantly to show unto the Heirs of prowise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an Oath, that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who Are fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope Set before us;
A man shall say, that is, every man, if he be endued with right reason, That, Verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth, Psal. 58. 11. 5 The reward of the righteous hath certitudinem Sigilli, the certainty of Gods Seal;
A man shall say, that is, every man, if he be endued with right reason, That, Verily there is a reward for the righteous, verily he is a God that Judgeth in the earth, Psalm 58. 11. 5 The reward of the righteous hath certitudinem Sigilli, the certainty of God's Seal;
The Apostle saith, In whom after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance, Ephes. 1. 13, 14. Now they whom God hath sealed with his own Privy Seal, cannot miss of the promised reward.
The Apostle Says, In whom After that you believed, you were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance, Ephesians 1. 13, 14. Now they whom God hath sealed with his own Privy Seal, cannot miss of the promised reward.
but an especial choice token of his peculiarlove and favor which he sheweth to his Jedidiahs, his beloved darlings, his special Favorires, whom he hath set aparr for himself, to see his face, and enjoy his glory.
but an especial choice token of his peculiarlove and favour which he shows to his Jedidiahs, his Beloved darlings, his special Favorires, whom he hath Set aparr for himself, to see his face, and enjoy his glory.
It is that which is most transcendently blessed, neither eye hath seen it, nor ear heard it, nelther hath it entred into the heart of man to conceive it.
It is that which is most transcendently blessed, neither eye hath seen it, nor ear herd it, nelther hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive it.
so righteousness, coming from Christ the Ocean of life, tendeth thither again: and Christ saith to such, Because I live, ye shall live also, John 14. 19. 2 It is light without darkness, a Sun that shall never set, and there are no Clouds to overshadow it;
so righteousness, coming from christ the Ocean of life, tendeth thither again: and christ Says to such, Because I live, you shall live also, John 14. 19. 2 It is Light without darkness, a Sun that shall never Set, and there Are no Clouds to overshadow it;
David saith, In thy presence is fulness of joy, at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore, Psal. 16. 11. Saint John saith of the holy City, the new Jerusalem, and the Inhabitants thereof, God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes,
David Says, In thy presence is fullness of joy, At thy right hand Are pleasures for evermore, Psalm 16. 11. Saint John Says of the holy city, the new Jerusalem, and the Inhabitants thereof, God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes,
and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the firmer things are passed away, Revel. 21. 4. then that comfortable promise shall be certainly fulfilled, Isa. 51. 11. The redeemed of the Lord shall return,
and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the firmer things Are passed away, Revel. 21. 4. then that comfortable promise shall be Certainly fulfilled, Isaiah 51. 11. The redeemed of the Lord shall return,
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and come with singing unto Sion, and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
and come with singing unto Sion, and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
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4 It is peace and tranquillity without the least trouble or disquiet; a perpetual calm, NONLATINALPHABET, a quiet Harbour, without fear of winds, storms, or Pirats.
4 It is peace and tranquillity without the least trouble or disquiet; a perpetual Cam,, a quiet Harbour, without Fear of winds, storms, or Pirates.
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they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness, Isa. 57. 2. What sweet repose shall the righteous man finde in Abrahams bosome! he shall have perfect peace with the God of peace,
they shall rest in their Beds, each one walking in his uprightness, Isaiah 57. 2. What sweet repose shall the righteous man find in Abrahams bosom! he shall have perfect peace with the God of peace,
5 Lastly, The reward of the righteous is in one word Blessedness, Psal. 119. 1. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, that walk in the Law of the Lord.
5 Lastly, The reward of the righteous is in one word Blessedness, Psalm 119. 1. Blessed Are the undefiled in the Way, that walk in the Law of the Lord.
The word is Blessednesses, a plurality of blessings, an heap of all good things gathered together in perfection, where no evil shall be present, no good shall be wanting;
The word is Blessednesses, a plurality of blessings, an heap of all good things gathered together in perfection, where no evil shall be present, no good shall be wanting;
If the righteous shall have a sure reward, and that full of so much excellency, what fools are they that will not sow the seed of righteousness, that they may reap such a reward as this? who that is wise, would make Glaucus his change, viz. Gold for Brass? Truly I cannot enough admire at the folly of Worldlings, that choose to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season,
If the righteous shall have a sure reward, and that full of so much excellency, what Fools Are they that will not sow the seed of righteousness, that they may reap such a reward as this? who that is wise, would make Glaucus his change, viz. Gold for Brass? Truly I cannot enough admire At the folly of Worldlings, that choose to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season,
Choose the righteous mans reward, rather then the Worldlings portion? Let it not be said of you, that ye have your portion in this life, that ye have your reward;
Choose the righteous men reward, rather then the Worldlings portion? Let it not be said of you, that you have your portion in this life, that you have your reward;
This will be a comfortable Cordial, a sovereign Antidote against the fear of death, when all the wealth and greatness in the world will stand you in no stead.
This will be a comfortable Cordial, a sovereign Antidote against the Fear of death, when all the wealth and greatness in the world will stand you in no stead.
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how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight, Isa. 38. 3. You shall be able to worship God,
how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sighed, Isaiah 38. 3. You shall be able to worship God,
and say with holy Jacob, Lord, I have waited for thy salvation; You shall breath out your souls with Saint Stephens Prayer, Lord Jesus receive my spirit;
and say with holy Jacob, Lord, I have waited for thy salvation; You shall breath out your Souls with Saint Stephen's Prayer, Lord jesus receive my Spirit;
Yet for example and encouragement to others, I cannot but speak something of this worthy and Heroick Citizen, Sir Abraham Raynardson Knight, late Alderman,
Yet for Exampl and encouragement to Others, I cannot but speak something of this worthy and Heroic Citizen, Sir Abraham Raynardson Knight, late Alderman,
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for those many years acquaintance which I had with him, and the experience I had of him, I think I may truly say of him, he was one that sowed righteousness.
for those many Years acquaintance which I had with him, and the experience I had of him, I think I may truly say of him, he was one that sowed righteousness.
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though not NONLATINALPHABET without sin, for who walk so; yet NONLATINALPHABET without blame: No man, as ever I heard, could justly charge any thing upon him.
though not without since, for who walk so; yet without blame: No man, as ever I herd, could justly charge any thing upon him.
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but I am perswaded by all probabilities, he was constant in putting up his suits and supplications at the Throne of grace in secret, remembring our Saviours counsel, Matth. 6. 6. Thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy Closet,
but I am persuaded by all probabilities, he was constant in putting up his suits and supplications At the Throne of grace in secret, remembering our Saviors counsel, Matthew 6. 6. Thou, when thou Prayest, enter into thy Closet,
3. For his dealing with men, he was very carefull to sowe this seed of righteousness, he was very exact and just in all his dealings, oppressing no man, defrauding no man,
3. For his dealing with men, he was very careful to sow this seed of righteousness, he was very exact and just in all his dealings, oppressing no man, defrauding no man,
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but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God, Mi•h. 6. 8. The wise man telleth us, That a false ballance is abomination to the Lord:
but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God, Mi•h. 6. 8. The wise man Telleth us, That a false balance is abomination to the Lord:
but a just weight is his delight, Prov. 11. 1. This is the voice of God throughout the Scriptures, he had rather no sacrifices should be offered upon his altar,
but a just weight is his delight, Curae 11. 1. This is the voice of God throughout the Scriptures, he had rather not Sacrifices should be offered upon his altar,
he professeth plainly, I the Lord love judgement, I hate robbery for burnt-offering, Isa. 61. 8. Indeed it is no true piety that is separated from justice and honesty, nor real honesty if it be divided from true piety:
he Professes plainly, I the Lord love judgement, I hate robbery for Burnt-offering, Isaiah 61. 8. Indeed it is no true piety that is separated from Justice and honesty, nor real honesty if it be divided from true piety:
5. But then the greatest and most eminent Tryall and Testimony of his Righteousness and Integrity was in that fatal year 1648. when the Blood of His Sacred Majesty was shed by cruel and wicked hands,
5. But then the greatest and most eminent Trial and Testimony of his Righteousness and Integrity was in that fatal year 1648. when the Blood of His Sacred Majesty was shed by cruel and wicked hands,
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then it pleased God to call him to be Lord Mayor of London; in which office coming to him in such a stormy time, he was stedfast and unmoveable from his Integrity, he shewed himself a good Christian, a wise Magistrate, a loyal Subject, and a loving Citizen.
then it pleased God to call him to be Lord Mayor of London; in which office coming to him in such a stormy time, he was steadfast and Unmovable from his Integrity, he showed himself a good Christian, a wise Magistrate, a loyal Subject, and a loving Citizen.
Afterwards the Treaty proving ineffectual, and the Parliament being dissolved by the unjust violence of the Army and their Abetters, a strict inquiry was made after the names of those that subscribed the personal Treaty:
Afterwards the Treaty proving ineffectual, and the Parliament being dissolved by the unjust violence of the Army and their Abetters, a strict inquiry was made After the names of those that subscribed the personal Treaty:
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But the Book wherein the names of the Subscribers on both parts, for and against the Treaty were written, containing about two Reams of Paper, being privately brought to this worthy Knight then Lord Mayor, he tendering the good and welfare of all his Brethren and fellow citizens, not knowing what might be the ill consequence of it,
But the Book wherein the names of the Subscribers on both parts, for and against the Treaty were written, containing about two Reams of Paper, being privately brought to this worthy Knight then Lord Mayor, he tendering the good and welfare of all his Brothers and fellow Citizens, not knowing what might be the ill consequence of it,
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This Heroick and Noble Knight stoutly opposed the promoting thereof, and would suffer it neither to be read nor voted, notwithstanding the rage and violence of the adverse party, who neither reverencing the Authority of his venerable office,
This Heroic and Noble Knight stoutly opposed the promoting thereof, and would suffer it neither to be read nor voted, notwithstanding the rage and violence of the adverse party, who neither reverencing the authority of his venerable office,
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nor regarding the gravity of his person, loaded him with reproach and contempt within, telling him they would have it voted whether he would or no before their rising;
nor regarding the gravity of his person, loaded him with reproach and contempt within, telling him they would have it voted whither he would or no before their rising;
and chiefly that he might to the utmost of his power keep the City and Citizens from being stained with the guilt of that Sacred Innocent Blood, he resolutely took up the Sword,
and chiefly that he might to the utmost of his power keep the city and Citizens from being stained with the guilt of that Sacred Innocent Blood, he resolutely took up the Sword,
All these proceedings he caused to be registred in the book of Records belonging to the City for an evident testimony to after times, of his own and the Cities Integrity and Innocency as to that ungodly and execrable Fact of taking away the Kings Life, which he heartily abhorred:
All these proceedings he caused to be registered in the book of Records belonging to the city for an evident testimony to After times, of his own and the Cities Integrity and Innocency as to that ungodly and execrable Fact of taking away the Kings Life, which he heartily abhorred:
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Thus this worthy Knight might well be called the Sword and Buckler of London, as Camillus and Fabius were among the Romans, for he defended them from that which is worse then any outward evil, viz. from blood guiltiness,
Thus this worthy Knight might well be called the Sword and Buckler of London, as Camillus and Fabius were among the Roman, for he defended them from that which is Worse then any outward evil, viz. from blood guiltiness,
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When the rest of the children of Israel understood that their brethren the children of Reuben, the children of Gad, and the Children of Manasseh had not turned from following the Lord, by building an Altar for Burnt-Offerings besides the Altar of the Lord their God, which was before his Tabernacle,
When the rest of the children of Israel understood that their brothers the children of Reuben, the children of Gad, and the Children of Manasses had not turned from following the Lord, by building an Altar for Burnt offerings beside the Altar of the Lord their God, which was before his Tabernacle,
but only had built a pattern of the Lords Altar, to be a witness between them and their brethren, that they and their posterity belonged to the Congregation of Israel,
but only had built a pattern of the lords Altar, to be a witness between them and their brothers, that they and their posterity belonged to the Congregation of Israel,
now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the Lord, Joshua 22. 31. They rejoyced that God had kept their bretheren from polluting themselves with that crying sin of Idolatry,
now you have Delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the Lord, joshua 22. 31. They rejoiced that God had kept their brethren from polluting themselves with that crying since of Idolatry,
and as a merciful deliverance of the whole Nation, from the avenging hand of God and his fierce wrath, which the guilt of that sin would have brought upon them:
and as a merciful deliverance of the Whole nation, from the avenging hand of God and his fierce wrath, which the guilt of that since would have brought upon them:
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as we see at this day, and I hope through mercy shall still see, as also to be a merciful deliverance of this City from the fearful wrath and severe vengeance of the most righteous God, which the guilt of that Sacred Blood, besides its other crying abominations would have brought upon it;
as we see At this day, and I hope through mercy shall still see, as also to be a merciful deliverance of this city from the fearful wrath and severe vengeance of the most righteous God, which the guilt of that Sacred Blood, beside its other crying abominations would have brought upon it;
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nay positively, contrary to the several oaths which he had taken, & considering of what dangerous consequence it might be to the City and Citizens, he delayed to do it for eight days,
nay positively, contrary to the several Oaths which he had taken, & considering of what dangerous consequence it might be to the city and Citizens, he delayed to do it for eight days,
and afterward being summoned to come in person before the Parliament, to give a reason of his refusal, he appearing, told them plainly, that his conscience being forecharged with divers oaths, would not permit him to do what they required.
and afterwards being summoned to come in person before the Parliament, to give a reason of his refusal, he appearing, told them plainly, that his conscience being forecharged with diverse Oaths, would not permit him to do what they required.
whereupon he was voted out of his Office, fined Two thousand pound, and committed Prisoner to the Tower of London, where he remained for a time, and was afterwards released:
whereupon he was voted out of his Office, fined Two thousand pound, and committed Prisoner to the Tower of London, where he remained for a time, and was afterwards released:
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Thus the unspotted Integrity and Christian fortitude of this then Honorable Lord Mayor did shine forth most gloriously in the midst his persecutions and afflictions,
Thus the unspotted Integrity and Christian fortitude of this then Honourable Lord Mayor did shine forth most gloriously in the midst his persecutions and afflictions,
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and to keep a good conscience, and such our Saviour pronounceth blessed, and saith, That great is their Reward in Heaven, Mat. 5. 12. In expectation of this reward he would rather hazzard his Estate, Liberty Life,
and to keep a good conscience, and such our Saviour pronounceth blessed, and Says, That great is their Reward in Heaven, Mathew 5. 12. In expectation of this reward he would rather hazard his Estate, Liberty Life,
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O if men had been so conscionable in those days in keeping the lawful Oathes which they had taken, our land had not been so stained with the blood of her own children,
O if men had been so conscionable in those days in keeping the lawful Oaths which they had taken, our land had not been so stained with the blood of her own children,
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he was firm and inflexible in his Resolution, and as St. Jerome saith of Joseph, he was not changed from his Uprightness and Integrity, nec squalore carceris, nec tumore Aegyptiae potestatis, neither by the unsavouriness of a Prison,
he was firm and inflexible in his Resolution, and as Saint Jerome Says of Joseph, he was not changed from his Uprightness and Integrity, nec squalore carceris, nec tumore Aegyptiae potestatis, neither by the unsavoriness of a Prison,
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And which was none of the meanest of Gods mercies to him, the Lord was pleased to keep him from having any hand in beginning or promoting our late unnatural troubles and commotions:
And which was none of the Meanest of God's Mercies to him, the Lord was pleased to keep him from having any hand in beginning or promoting our late unnatural Troubles and commotions:
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he was a man of very peaceable and quiet Spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price, he was none of the Sons of Mars, none of those people that delight in War,
he was a man of very peaceable and quiet Spirit, which in the sighed of God is of great price, he was none of the Sons of Mars, none of those people that delight in War,
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but he heartily wished and prayed for the welfare of our Sion, and the peace of our Jerusalem: this was one special favour of God to him, to keep him from having fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, according to that Song of Hannah, He will keep the feet of his Saints,
but he heartily wished and prayed for the welfare of our Sion, and the peace of our Jerusalem: this was one special favour of God to him, to keep him from having fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, according to that Song of Hannah, He will keep the feet of his Saints,
and the wicked shall be silent in darkness, for by strength shall no man prevaile, 1 Sam. 2 9. But his fidelity and love of peace, were very costly to him (though indeed such a purchase as the reward of Righteousness, cannot be bought at too dear a rate) for his being Lord Mayor that year, was prejudicious to his Estate at least to the value of Twenty thousand pound, besides his Fine,
and the wicked shall be silent in darkness, for by strength shall no man prevail, 1 Sam. 2 9. But his Fidis and love of peace, were very costly to him (though indeed such a purchase as the reward of Righteousness, cannot be bought At too dear a rate) for his being Lord Mayor that year, was prejudicious to his Estate At least to the valve of Twenty thousand pound, beside his Fine,
And for all these sufferings he hath had no recompence upon earth, but we may very fitly apply that of the Preacher to his condition, Eccles. 9. 14, 15. There was a little City, and few men within it;
And for all these sufferings he hath had no recompense upon earth, but we may very fitly apply that of the Preacher to his condition, Eccles. 9. 14, 15. There was a little city, and few men within it;
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and invaluable merits of the Lord Jesus Christ, upon whom alone he relied for Justification and Salvation that he hath recieved this sure reward, which shall never be taken from him:
and invaluable merits of the Lord jesus christ, upon whom alone he relied for Justification and Salvation that he hath received this sure reward, which shall never be taken from him:
the Lord give us grace so to follow the steps of his Integrity and Stedfastness in believing and well doing, that we may have a sure reward with the Generation of the Righteous in Gods Heavenly Kingdom, Amen, FINIS.
the Lord give us grace so to follow the steps of his Integrity and Steadfastness in believing and well doing, that we may have a sure reward with the Generation of the Righteous in God's Heavenly Kingdom, Amen, FINIS.
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