Lessons moral and Christian, for youth and old age in two sermons preach'd at Guildhall Chappel, London : chiefly intended for the use of this city / by John Stryp ...
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and frame themselves to better and wiser Courses than are now commonly taken, how much happier would the Condition of Mankind be? For 'tis a very bad World we live in, (that we all feel,
and frame themselves to better and Wiser Courses than Are now commonly taken, how much Happier would the Condition of Mankind be? For it's a very bad World we live in, (that we all feel,
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They must be taught from their earliest Days to hate Sin; and they must be shewn the Baseness, the Disorders, the Irregularities and Mischievousness of it.
They must be taught from their earliest Days to hate since; and they must be shown the Baseness, the Disorders, the Irregularities and Mischievousness of it.
Could Young Men, who are the Expectation of the next Generation, and who must Act and bear their Parts in that ▪ could they, I say, be thus Disciplined, What a Golden Age would return after this cruel Iron Age of Ours?
Could Young Men, who Are the Expectation of the next Generation, and who must Act and bear their Parts in that ▪ could they, I say, be thus Disciplined, What a Golden Age would return After this cruel Iron Age of Ours?
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And these are in the next Generation to supply your Places, and to be the Traders, Members and Magistrates of London. The Wisdom and Sobriety of the Inhabitants whereof hath such a notable Influence upon the Welfare and Prosperity not only of the City it self, but of the whole Nation.
And these Are in the next Generation to supply your Places, and to be the Traders, Members and Magistrates of London. The Wisdom and Sobriety of the Inhabitants whereof hath such a notable Influence upon the Welfare and Prosperity not only of the city it self, but of the Whole nation.
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Aged Men, Ver. 2. That he should exhort those to be Sober, Grave, Temperate, &c. Aged Women, Ver. 3. that he should remind them to be in Behaviour as became Holiness, not false Accusers, &c. And then Ver. 6. the Apostle directs him also to suit his Instructions to the Young as well as to the Old:
Aged Men, Ver. 2. That he should exhort those to be Sobrium, Grave, Temperate, etc. Aged Women, Ver. 3. that he should remind them to be in Behaviour as became Holiness, not false Accusers, etc. And then Ver. 6. the Apostle directs him also to suit his Instructions to the Young as well as to the Old:
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And particularly as their Spirits are more hot and vigorous, so they are more violently carried out towards external Objects, that promise them Pleasure in the Enjoyment.
And particularly as their Spirits Are more hight and vigorous, so they Are more violently carried out towards external Objects, that promise them Pleasure in the Enjoyment.
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Their Lusts, and their Appetites and Passions, must be satisfied. And they will break through all Bars and Impediments whatsoever for the Gratification thereof.
Their Lustiest, and their Appetites and Passion, must be satisfied. And they will break through all Bars and Impediments whatsoever for the Gratification thereof.
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namely, To instruct Young Men to be Sober-minded. II. That my Exhortation may take the better Effect, I shall propound to them divers Motives and Considerations. And III. I shall Conclude all with some short Address to them.
namely, To instruct Young Men to be Sober-minded. II That my Exhortation may take the better Effect, I shall propound to them diverse Motives and Considerations. And III. I shall Conclude all with Some short Address to them.
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They have imbibed loose Principles, that may best comport with loose Inclinations, and suit to their Lusts. And as they grow up in Years, they grow up as fast in Folly and Rashness.
They have imbibed lose Principles, that may best comport with lose Inclinations, and suit to their Lusts. And as they grow up in years, they grow up as fast in Folly and Rashness.
That they may the more securely and uncontrollably follow their Vanities. And so they commonly stain their Souls with grievous Blots of Sin and Wickedness.
That they may the more securely and uncontrollably follow their Vanities. And so they commonly stain their Souls with grievous Blots of since and Wickedness.
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And therefore surely there is high Reason most earnestly to deal with Youth by all the Ways and Means possible, to Season their early Years with Sobriety, to excite them to be Wise,
And Therefore surely there is high Reason most earnestly to deal with Youth by all the Ways and Means possible, to Season their early years with Sobriety, to excite them to be Wise,
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To all Young Men therefore, I say, as St. Paul did to young Timothy; Flee also youthful Lusts. But follow Righteousness, Faith, Charity, Peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure Heart, 2 Tim. II. 22. Flee these Lusts, as ye would flee from a Serpent.
To all Young Men Therefore, I say, as Saint Paul did to young Timothy; Flee also youthful Lusts. But follow Righteousness, Faith, Charity, Peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure Heart, 2 Tim. II 22. Flee these Lustiest, as you would flee from a Serpent.
II. I shall in the next place propound divers Motives and Considerations for this Purpose. 1. Let young Men consider Seriously what Obligations lye upon them from God.
II I shall in the next place propound diverse Motives and Considerations for this Purpose. 1. Let young Men Consider Seriously what Obligations lie upon them from God.
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and provided them kind and indulgent Parents, that cherished them, and most tenderly brought them up in their helpless Infancy. Their helpless Infancy I say.
and provided them kind and indulgent Parents, that cherished them, and most tenderly brought them up in their helpless Infancy. Their helpless Infancy I say.
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And it is God's Goodness still to us, that under all the Troubles and Sorrows we create our Parents and Friends, and our many unhansome and disobliging Carriages towards them,
And it is God's goodness still to us, that under all the Troubles and Sorrows we create our Parents and Friends, and our many unhandsome and disobliging Carriages towards them,
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but hast so often, and so sadly forgotten him, he hath spared thee, and not punished thee with some grievous Judgment in the Act and Commission of thy Sin. Thou hast broken his holy and awful Commandments (it may be from the first Commandment to the last) notwlthstanding thou hast known them,
but hast so often, and so sadly forgotten him, he hath spared thee, and not punished thee with Some grievous Judgement in the Act and Commission of thy Sin. Thou hast broken his holy and awful commandments (it may be from the First Commandment to the last) notwlthstanding thou hast known them,
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Nay, and in the mean while thou hast been so far from Repentance, that thou hast hardly been sensible what a young Rebel thou hast been to thy great and good God.
Nay, and in the mean while thou hast been so Far from Repentance, that thou hast hardly been sensible what a young Rebel thou hast been to thy great and good God.
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And therefore Sobriety is necessary for them, that they may order and dispose themselves, that the Series and Course of their Lives may be comfortable and happy to them.
And Therefore Sobriety is necessary for them, that they may order and dispose themselves, that the Series and Course of their Lives may be comfortable and happy to them.
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Now if a Man were to run a Race, and should set out with all the Violence and Irregularity that ever he could, he were like to Tire before he were got half way:
Now if a Man were to run a Raze, and should Set out with all the Violence and Irregularity that ever he could, he were like to Tire before he were god half Way:
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But if he began with more Deliberation, and set out with more Sobriety, he would with more Ease and Comfort hold out all along the rest of the Way he was to go.
But if he began with more Deliberation, and Set out with more Sobriety, he would with more Ease and Comfort hold out all along the rest of the Way he was to go.
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and a continual Gratification of the Lusts and Desires of the Flesh; Spend their Health, and their Credit, and their Estates oftentimes too, in Debauchery and Disorder.
and a continual Gratification of the Lustiest and Desires of the Flesh; Spend their Health, and their Credit, and their Estates oftentimes too, in Debauchery and Disorder.
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And so the Thred of their Lives is either cut off in the midst, or if it be not, all the rest is spent in Vexation and Trouble, in Sickness & Sorrow, in Poverty,
And so the Thread of their Lives is either Cut off in the midst, or if it be not, all the rest is spent in Vexation and Trouble, in Sickness & Sorrow, in Poverty,
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And therefore, O young Man, as thou wouldst pass that Life that God hath allotted thee in this World, (how long or how short soever it be) with Peace and Comfort, the best way is to begin it well,
And Therefore, Oh young Man, as thou Wouldst pass that Life that God hath allotted thee in this World, (how long or how short soever it be) with Peace and Comfort, the best Way is to begin it well,
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when we grow further into years. And this will appear in these two respects. First, God sometimes punisheth a Man many years after for the Iniquities of his Youth.
when we grow further into Years. And this will appear in these two respects. First, God sometime Punisheth a Man many Years After for the Iniquities of his Youth.
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Iob was a good Man. He set God's Fear before his Eyes, and particularly he was a Man of great Charity and large Compassion to all poor, necessitous People.
Job was a good Man. He Set God's fear before his Eyes, and particularly he was a Man of great Charity and large Compassion to all poor, necessitous People.
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And that is the Observation that Zophar one of Iob 's Friends, makes of those that begin early in Sin, That their Bones are full of the Sins of their Youth, Job xx. 11. It seems to mean, those Diseases that the Sins of Men's Youth oftentimes leave behind them in their Bodies.
And that is the Observation that Zophar one of Job is Friends, makes of those that begin early in since, That their Bones Are full of the Sins of their Youth, Job xx. 11. It seems to mean, those Diseases that the Sins of Men's Youth oftentimes leave behind them in their Bodies.
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Why did David pray to God not to remember the Sins of his Youth? Remember not, Lord, the Sins of my Youth, Psal. xxv. 7. Remember them not now, O Lord, in mine elder Age to punish me for them.
Why did David pray to God not to Remember the Sins of his Youth? remember not, Lord, the Sins of my Youth, Psalm xxv. 7. remember them not now, Oh Lord, in mine elder Age to Punish me for them.
As he pardoned the Sin of the Golden Calf, yet when he Visited, he would visit upon the Israelites that Sin. And therefore a good Man as long as he lives in his Prayers and Devotions, among the rest of his Sins, prays for the Pardon of his Youthful Sins,
As he pardoned the since of the Golden Calf, yet when he Visited, he would visit upon the Israelites that Sin. And Therefore a good Man as long as he lives in his Prayers and Devotions, among the rest of his Sins, prays for the Pardon of his Youthful Sins,
Secondly, The Sins of your Youth will create much Uneasiness and Sorrow to you, in respect of the Reflexions that your Consciences will make against you many years after.
Secondly, The Sins of your Youth will create much Uneasiness and Sorrow to you, in respect of the Reflexions that your Consciences will make against you many Years After.
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of your Lyes and Shifts to conceal your Extravagances, of your Disobedience and Obstinacy to your indulgent Parents, of your Scoffing at their good Counsels, of your Stealing from them to spend upon your Lusts, of the Griefs and Afflictions you have caused to their gray Heads;
of your Lies and Shifts to conceal your Extravagances, of your Disobedience and Obstinacy to your indulgent Parents, of your Scoffing At their good Counsels, of your Stealing from them to spend upon your Lustiest, of the Griefs and Afflictions you have caused to their grey Heads;
I dare appeal for the Truth of this unto your Selves, (as many as God hath given Grace unto afterward to grow wiser and better) how your youthful Lusts and Sins do rise up sometimes and reproach and upbraid you;
I Dare appeal for the Truth of this unto your Selves, (as many as God hath given Grace unto afterwards to grow Wiser and better) how your youthful Lustiest and Sins do rise up sometime and reproach and upbraid you;
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I have known a Person that hath condoled to me some particular Follies and Errors of his Youth thirty or forty years after, with excessive Bitterness and Anguish of Mind.
I have known a Person that hath condoled to me Some particular Follies and Errors of his Youth thirty or forty Years After, with excessive Bitterness and Anguish of Mind.
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yet the Conscience thereof made his whole Life uncomfortable to him, and so interrupted his Devotions and Services of God, that he could not look up to him with any Comfort,
yet the Conscience thereof made his Whole Life uncomfortable to him, and so interrupted his Devotions and Services of God, that he could not look up to him with any Comfort,
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And therefore let that be another Motive to young People to take heed now to themselves, that they preserve themselves in Sobriety and Virtue, that they may not afterward have such severe Reckonings,
And Therefore let that be Another Motive to young People to take heed now to themselves, that they preserve themselves in Sobriety and Virtue, that they may not afterwards have such severe Reckonings,
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and that we must not, can not tarry much longer in this World then we begin, I trust, to think seriously what sort of Entertainment we are like to meet with in the other World,
and that we must not, can not tarry much longer in this World then we begin, I trust, to think seriously what sort of Entertainment we Are like to meet with in the other World,
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Besides, the Comfort of our Youth spent soberly and well, appears in this, that a Man hath kept up his Credit and Reputation throughout his whole Life;
Beside, the Comfort of our Youth spent soberly and well, appears in this, that a Man hath kept up his Credit and Reputation throughout his Whole Life;
And therefore ought not they to be Sober, that whensoever they dye, they may not be taken unprovided? It is a foolish thing to put off the Purposes of a good Life on this Score, that Men are young,
And Therefore ought not they to be Sobrium, that whensoever they die, they may not be taken unprovided? It is a foolish thing to put off the Purposes of a good Life on this Score, that Men Are young,
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and may have many years more to live, because nothing is so uncertain as the Life of Man. And we see Thousands of Instances of Men, young in Years, strong in Body, vigorous in Health, cut down suddenly by Fevers, or some Accident or other:
and may have many Years more to live, Because nothing is so uncertain as the Life of Man. And we see Thousands of Instances of Men, young in years, strong in Body, vigorous in Health, Cut down suddenly by Fevers, or Some Accident or other:
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because of the Conceit that he was young, and might have lived many years more? Oh! it ought to be every Man's Care above all his other Cares, to think of Death,
Because of the Conceit that he was young, and might have lived many Years more? Oh! it ought to be every Man's Care above all his other Cares, to think of Death,
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6. To name no more, in order to a sober Conversation, let young Men consider some notable Instances, of Persons that have been exemplarily good from their Youth.
6. To name no more, in order to a Sobrium Conversation, let young Men Consider Some notable Instances, of Persons that have been exemplarily good from their Youth.
Certainly there is no Ambition, no Aspiring, like that of endeavouring to come up to that Perfection and Glory, that some young Men like themselves, have done.
Certainly there is no Ambition, no Aspiring, like that of endeavouring to come up to that Perfection and Glory, that Some young Men like themselves, have done.
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and how sweet is the Remembrance of him unto this Day, through so many successive Generations of the World? That a Man so young in years should have such a great Sense of God upon his Soul,
and how sweet is the Remembrance of him unto this Day, through so many successive Generations of the World? That a Man so young in Years should have such a great Sense of God upon his Soul,
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Of him thus doth Iesus the Son of Syrach speak, Ecclus. xlix. 1, 2. The Remembrance of Josias is like the Composition of the Perfume that is made by the Art of the Apothecary.
Of him thus does Iesus the Son of Sirach speak, Ecclus xlix. 1, 2. The Remembrance of Josiah is like the Composition of the Perfume that is made by the Art of the Apothecary.
In the Eighth Year of his Reign (that is when he was but Sixteen years old) while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his Father, 2 Chron. xxxiv. 3.
In the Eighth Year of his Reign (that is when he was but Sixteen Years old) while he was yet young, he began to seek After the God of David his Father, 2 Chronicles xxxiv. 3.
And in the Twelfth Year (that is, being but Twenty years of Age) he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high Places and the Groves, &c. Iob also from his tenderest Age was disposed and addicted to Piety.
And in the Twelfth Year (that is, being but Twenty Years of Age) he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high Places and the Groves, etc. Job also from his Tenderest Age was disposed and addicted to Piety.
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Or have eaten my Morsel my self alone, and the Fatherless hath not eaten thereof, Job xxxi. 16, 17, 18. And then observe what followeth, For from my YOUTH, he (that is, the Fatherless) was brought up with me as with a Father.
Or have eaten my Morsel my self alone, and the Fatherless hath not eaten thereof, Job xxxi. 16, 17, 18. And then observe what follows, For from my YOUTH, he (that is, the Fatherless) was brought up with me as with a Father.
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(From his Youth he was as a Father to the Fatherless.) And I have guided her (that is, the Widow before spoken of) from my Mother's Womb. From my Mother's Womb;
(From his Youth he was as a Father to the Fatherless.) And I have guided her (that is, the Widow before spoken of) from my Mother's Womb. From my Mother's Womb;
Such another early good Man was Iesus the Son of Syrach, who was the Compiler of that excellent Book of Ecclesiasticus, so replenisht with Sentences of great Wisdom,
Such Another early good Man was Iesus the Son of Sirach, who was the Compiler of that excellent Book of Ecclesiasticus, so replenished with Sentences of great Wisdom,
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I prayed for her before the Temple, and will seek her out even to the End. Even from the Flower till the Grape was ripe, (that is, from the Spring of his Years till the Autumn of his Age) my Heart delighted in her;
I prayed for her before the Temple, and will seek her out even to the End. Even from the Flower till the Grape was ripe, (that is, from the Spring of his years till the Autumn of his Age) my Heart delighted in her;
and sits among the Doctors to confer with them upon Points of Religion; and thought himself obliged so early to be occupied about his Father's Business.
and sits among the Doctors to confer with them upon Points of Religion; and Thought himself obliged so early to be occupied about his Father's Business.
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But of his good Disposition and Religious Mind, I shall make a little mention, for the enflaming of Youth, (especially Youth of Nobility and Blood) to labour as much as they can to be such as he was.
But of his good Disposition and Religious Mind, I shall make a little mention, for the enflaming of Youth, (especially Youth of Nobilt and Blood) to labour as much as they can to be such as he was.
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and one of his Play-fellows brought him a great Bible to stand upon, he refused it with Indignation, abhorrring to shew any such Irreverence towards that Holy Book,
and one of his Playfellows brought him a great bible to stand upon, he refused it with Indignation, abhorrring to show any such Irreverence towards that Holy Book,
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when Three Swords were presented to him, in token of the Three Kingdoms to which he was advanc'd, the Royal Youth said to the Nobles about him, that there was one Sword yet wanting.
when Three Swords were presented to him, in token of the Three Kingdoms to which he was advanced, the Royal Youth said to the Nobles about him, that there was one Sword yet wanting.
Throughout his Short Reign, he had a peculiar Care of Religion, and gave all Encouragement to the right Reforming and Settling of it on Scripture Foundations.
Throughout his Short Reign, he had a peculiar Care of Religion, and gave all Encouragement to the right Reforming and Settling of it on Scripture Foundations.
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and which under God was the great Cause of the Preservation of the Reformed Religion, that while the Gospel at that Time was miserably opprest, almost in all Parts of the World, in Flanders, in Germany, in France, in Spain, in Italy, in Poland (for in all these Countries the Religion had already taken sooting) and Combinations were entred into by the Rulers of the World to extirpate it every where;
and which under God was the great Cause of the Preservation of the Reformed Religion, that while the Gospel At that Time was miserably oppressed, almost in all Parts of the World, in Flanders, in Germany, in France, in Spain, in Italy, in Poland (for in all these Countries the Religion had already taken sooting) and Combinations were entered into by the Rulers of the World to extirpate it every where;
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And such was his Care for the Education of Youth in good and Christian Manners, that during his Short Reign, which was not Seven Years, he founded more Schools throughout all Places of the Nation,
And such was his Care for the Education of Youth in good and Christian Manners, that during his Short Reign, which was not Seven years, he founded more Schools throughout all Places of the nation,
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And his Care of the Education of Youth, further appeared in the Order he took in his own Family for his Henchmen, that is his Pages, and other Youths attending him.
And his Care of the Education of Youth, further appeared in the Order he took in his own Family for his Henchmen, that is his Pages, and other Youths attending him.
And this City feels the good effect of it to this day, and will do I hope to the World's End. For excited by a Sermon, which was preached before him by Ridley the Martyr,
And this city feels the good Effect of it to this day, and will do I hope to the World's End. For excited by a Sermon, which was preached before him by Ridley the Martyr,
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then Bishop of London, he settled upon your City for the Relief of your Poor, the Hospital of St. Bartholomew, the Gray-Friars Church near Newgate, now called Christ's Hospital,
then Bishop of London, he settled upon your city for the Relief of your Poor, the Hospital of Saint Bartholomew, the Gray-Friars Church near Newgate, now called Christ's Hospital,
Yet he had such a real Intention to pass it to the City, that he left it in his Will, That the Grant made to the Mayor and City of London touching the Savoy and the Lands thereof, should be performed.
Yet he had such a real Intention to pass it to the city, that he left it in his Will, That the Grant made to the Mayor and city of London touching the Savoy and the Lands thereof, should be performed.
Cardanus the great Philosopher, who saw and talked with him, reported in a printed Book, That all the Graces were in him, and that he lookt like the Miracle of a Man. Caelius Secundus Curio, another great learned Foreigner of Basil, called him a Prince of Divine Hopes, and a Godlike Youth, adding, That had he lived to adult years,
Cardanus the great Philosopher, who saw and talked with him, reported in a printed Book, That all the Graces were in him, and that he looked like the Miracle of a Man. Caelius Secundus Curio, Another great learned Foreigner of Basil, called him a Prince of Divine Hope's, and a Godlike Youth, adding, That had he lived to adult Years,
and had come to the Government of the Kingdom, freed from the Tuition of his Courtiers, (which were none of the best) what Realm on Earth had been happier, what Nation ever more blessed? But God was minded only to shew him to the World,
and had come to the Government of the Kingdom, freed from the Tuition of his Courtiers, (which were none of the best) what Realm on Earth had been Happier, what nation ever more blessed? But God was minded only to show him to the World,
how well they began their Lives, how Serviceable and Zealous they were for God and his Glory, and what Attainments they made in Virtue and Goodness, even in their tender Years;
how well they began their Lives, how Serviceable and Zealous they were for God and his Glory, and what Attainments they made in Virtue and goodness, even in their tender years;
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for their Comfort and the Satisfaction of their Consciences, than to run with the Heard of Youth in this our evil Age towards all Loosness and Licentiousness, Filthiness and Uncleanness in their Words and Deeds, to the Pollution of their Souls,
for their Comfort and the Satisfaction of their Consciences, than to run with the Herd of Youth in this our evil Age towards all Looseness and Licentiousness, Filthiness and Uncleanness in their Words and deeds, to the Pollution of their Souls,
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And now to make an end, I cannot think but that all ingenuous Youth, after all that I have said, will feel strong Inclinations in themselves to take the Apostles Counsel, to be Sober-minded: To Watch their Affections, to lay upon themselves the Bridle of Continency and Modesty, to curb and rein up their Passions and their unruly Desires;
And now to make an end, I cannot think but that all ingenuous Youth, After all that I have said, will feel strong Inclinations in themselves to take the Apostles Counsel, to be Sober-minded: To Watch their Affections, to lay upon themselves the Bridle of Continency and Modesty, to curb and rein up their Passion and their unruly Desires;
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And let them never doubt to follow most strictly the Counsels and Admonitions thereof, however at first Sight they may seem inconvenient or dangerous to take.
And let them never doubt to follow most strictly the Counsels and Admonitions thereof, however At First Sighed they may seem inconvenient or dangerous to take.
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For be assured Integrity and Righteousness, Truth and Innocency, and an Awe of God, upon which all the Precepts of Holy Scripture are founded, will bear a Man out best at the last,
For be assured Integrity and Righteousness, Truth and Innocency, and an Awe of God, upon which all the Precepts of Holy Scripture Are founded, will bear a Man out best At the last,
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and exhorted them with many Arguments to Virtue and Goodness, from the sixth verse of this Chapter, where the Apostle bids Timothy exhort Young Men to be Sober-minded.
and exhorted them with many Arguments to Virtue and goodness, from the sixth verse of this Chapter, where the Apostle bids Timothy exhort Young Men to be Sober-minded.
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Now I shall carry over my Discourse from the Young unto the Old, and speak, if I can, something in season to you that are the grave Magistrates and Citizens;
Now I shall carry over my Discourse from the Young unto the Old, and speak, if I can, something in season to you that Are the grave Magistrates and Citizens;
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Give me leave now to be your Monitor also, that joyning with your Experience a prudent, a sober and a godly Conversation, you may in your Places and Callings, contribute to the bringing down God's Blessing upon your selves, and upon us all.
Give me leave now to be your Monitor also, that joining with your Experience a prudent, a Sobrium and a godly Conversation, you may in your Places and Callings, contribute to the bringing down God's Blessing upon your selves, and upon us all.
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or Threescore Winters in the World, and are passionate and hasty, Covetous and Worldly minded, unclean in their Desires, Blasphemous and Vain in their Speeches, wofully negligent of God and their Souls to this Day.
or Threescore Winter's in the World, and Are passionate and hasty, Covetous and Worldly minded, unclean in their Desires, Blasphemous and Vain in their Speeches, woefully negligent of God and their Souls to this Day.
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In all which respects the Aged in his Time were oftentimes too defective, and perhaps were neither Sober, Grave nor Temperate, however Old they were,
In all which respects the Aged in his Time were oftentimes too defective, and perhaps were neither Sobrium, Grave nor Temperate, however Old they were,
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Namely, Sobriety, Gravity, Temperance, Soundness in Faith, in Charity and in Patience. These, O Fathers and Brethren, will be very great Ornaments of your Age;
Namely, Sobriety, Gravity, Temperance, Soundness in Faith, in Charity and in Patience. These, Oh Father's and Brothers, will be very great Ornament of your Age;
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I. Aged Men must be Sober. This Word our Translaters do interpret sometimes, To be Watchful, and sometimes, To be NONLATINALPHABET, Sober. And therefore Bullinger in his Exposition of this Place useth both words, Vigilantes ac Sobrios. Which two Expressions may inform us of the full Sense and Meaning of it.
I Aged Men must be Sobrium. This Word our Translators do interpret sometime, To be Watchful, and sometime, To be, Sobrium. And Therefore Bullinger in his Exposition of this Place uses both words, Vigilantes ac Sobrios. Which two Expressions may inform us of the full Sense and Meaning of it.
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And indeed to see an Old Man a Drunkard, to see him intoxicating himself, and falling into all the frantick and foolish Frolicks that that Sin draws with it, how odious is it;
And indeed to see an Old Man a Drunkard, to see him intoxicating himself, and falling into all the frantic and foolish Frolics that that since draws with it, how odious is it;
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and to respect Gray-Hairs? And what an Aggravation and weight of Guilt will it add unto the old Man's Drunkenness, that he who by his Age ought to excel others,
and to respect Gray hairs? And what an Aggravation and weight of Gilded will it add unto the old Man's drunkenness, that he who by his Age ought to excel Others,
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Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us WATCH, and be SOBER: So St. Paul. And so the Apostle St. Peter, Be SOBER, be VIGILANT, or Watchful.
Therefore let us not sleep, as do Others; but let us WATCH, and be SOBRIUM: So Saint Paul. And so the Apostle Saint Peter, Be SOBRIUM, be VIGILANT, or Watchful.
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And so St. Peter, Watch unto Prayer. Where the word Watch is of the same Original, with the word Sober, in the Text. Hence we may infer, That the Meaning of this word,
And so Saint Peter, Watch unto Prayer. Where the word Watch is of the same Original, with the word Sobrium, in the Text. Hence we may infer, That the Meaning of this word,
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A great and a proper Duty and Exercise for Aged Men above all others, To watch for their Lord's Coming, whose Time is so near spent in the course of Nature.
A great and a proper Duty and Exercise for Aged Men above all Others, To watch for their Lord's Coming, whose Time is so near spent in the course of Nature.
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to beg and implore his Grace to be their Comfort in their old Age, and that He would not leave them in the needful time of their Trouble, their Sickness, their Pain, their Dying Hour.
to beg and implore his Grace to be their Comfort in their old Age, and that He would not leave them in the needful time of their Trouble, their Sickness, their Pain, their Dying Hour.
And therefore Let not them sleep as do others, but let THEM (especially) Watch, and be Sober, as the Apostle advises all Christians, 1 Thess. v. 6. This Watchfulness also consists in their diligent Attendance upon all God's holy Ordinances.
And Therefore Let not them sleep as do Others, but let THEM (especially) Watch, and be Sobrium, as the Apostle advises all Christians, 1 Thess v. 6. This Watchfulness also consists in their diligent Attendance upon all God's holy Ordinances.
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As for Example, in a conscientious celebrating of God's Sabbaths, resorting unto the Places where his Honour dwelleth, with all Devotion and Seriousness of Soul;
As for Exampl, in a conscientious celebrating of God's Sabbaths, resorting unto the Places where his Honour dwells, with all Devotion and Seriousness of Soul;
and we do accustom our selves to those very Exercises, that, if ever God vouchsafe to bring us to Glory, shall be in effect our great Employment there.
and we do accustom our selves to those very Exercises, that, if ever God vouchsafe to bring us to Glory, shall be in Effect our great Employment there.
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which indeed will not away with it. For that is a Serious and Solid thing. It will not allow of that Airiness of Behaviour, that Vanity and Idleness of Speech,
which indeed will not away with it. For that is a Serious and Solid thing. It will not allow of that Airiness of Behaviour, that Vanity and Idleness of Speech,
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Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are HONEST, (The word in the Text) i. e. Whatsoever things are Grave, or Decent, or Agreeable to your most holy Profession) Think on these things,
Whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are HONEST, (The word in the Text) i. e. Whatsoever things Are Grave, or Decent, or Agreeable to your most holy Profession) Think on these things,
and Godly Temper of their Minds and Spirits. The aged Men must be Grave, or Serious: that is their second Qualification. III. They must be Temperate. An Aged Man must be a Man of Temper. Temper in his Passions.
and Godly Temper of their Minds and Spirits. The aged Men must be Grave, or Serious: that is their second Qualification. III. They must be Temperate. an Aged Man must be a Man of Temper. Temper in his Passion.
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He must not be a Demea, as he in Terence, a peevish, fretful, captious Man. He must not be a Nabal, as he in the Book of Samuel, such a Son of Belial, that a Man cannot speak to him.
He must not be a Demea, as he in Terence, a peevish, fretful, captious Man. He must not be a Nabal, as he in the Book of Samuel, such a Son of Belial, that a Man cannot speak to him.
and is the same Word with that in the sixth Verse, where Young Men are exhorted to be Sober-minded. It seems Sobriety is a Duty necessary to be urged both upon Old and Young:
and is the same Word with that in the sixth Verse, where Young Men Are exhorted to be Sober-minded. It seems Sobriety is a Duty necessary to be urged both upon Old and Young:
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This they must Hold fast, and maintain in their old Age, and not let go those holy Doctrines, that they have been taught, that Form of sound Words, wherein they have been instructed.
This they must Hold fast, and maintain in their old Age, and not let go those holy Doctrines, that they have been taught, that From of found Words, wherein they have been instructed.
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and to forsake the ancient Truth for new Doctrines, and be carried away with errors, by the subtile Invention of Deceivers and false Prophets, that come in Sheeps Cloathing.
and to forsake the ancient Truth for new Doctrines, and be carried away with errors, by the subtle Invention of Deceivers and false prophets, that come in Sheep Clothing.
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and the Reflexions it may be upon the infinite Miscarriages of our past Lives deject us, what need have we then of this Faith in God, to enable us to rely upon him,
and the Reflexions it may be upon the infinite Miscarriages of our past Lives deject us, what need have we then of this Faith in God, to enable us to rely upon him,
and a Hand of Faith, to take fast hold of him, and not to let him go? I mean to be possest with a good and well grounded Assurance, that he will not leave us in our Old Age,
and a Hand of Faith, to take fast hold of him, and not to let him go? I mean to be possessed with a good and well grounded Assurance, that he will not leave us in our Old Age,
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The Man of Years must be endued with that NONLATINALPHABET, that Well-pleasedness of Mind to others, that NONLATINALPHABET, that Friendly Affection to Mankind, that God hath declared himself to have towards us all.
The Man of years must be endued with that, that Well-pleasedness of Mind to Others, that, that Friendly Affection to Mankind, that God hath declared himself to have towards us all.
nor to dwell in his Presence. For we must be like him, if ever we intend to live with him. III. Lastly, he must be sound in Patience. In Faith, in Charity, and in Patience.
nor to dwell in his Presence. For we must be like him, if ever we intend to live with him. III. Lastly, he must be found in Patience. In Faith, in Charity, and in Patience.
Patience in the New Testament often signifies Perseverance in the Faith of Christ, and Persistance in well-doing, notwithstanding all the Discouragements and Persecutions of an evil World:
Patience in the New Testament often signifies Perseverance in the Faith of christ, and Persistence in welldoing, notwithstanding all the Discouragements and Persecutions of an evil World:
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And for this purpose I shall lay before them these five or six Things. I. Age expects Honour and Reverence to be pay'd it. And that deservedly; and the Scripture requires it:
And for this purpose I shall lay before them these five or six Things. I Age expects Honour and reverence to be paid it. And that deservedly; and the Scripture requires it:
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and crying to him in Derision, Go up, thou bald Pate, Go up, thou bald Pate, 2 King. ii. 23. They were torn in pieces, Forty Two of them at once by Bears out of the Wood:
and crying to him in Derision, Go up, thou bald Pate, Go up, thou bald Pate, 2 King. ii. 23. They were torn in Pieces, Forty Two of them At once by Bears out of the Wood:
who can honour such, who have in that manner dishonoured themselves, and treasured up Shame to their Old Age? But when Age is accompanied with Gravity and Wisdom,
who can honour such, who have in that manner dishonoured themselves, and treasured up Shame to their Old Age? But when Age is accompanied with Gravity and Wisdom,
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and Men that have lived a great while in the World, and seen Changes and Vicissitudes in Towns, in Cities, in Families, in Kingdoms, make Observations hence,
and Men that have lived a great while in the World, and seen Changes and Vicissitudes in Towns, in Cities, in Families, in Kingdoms, make Observations hence,
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What will ye never be Wise? Never know how to govern your Tongues, and your Appetites? Never be Men, capable to Counsel and Avise your selves as long as ye live? To what purpose have ye spent so many a fair year,
What will you never be Wise? Never know how to govern your Tongues, and your Appetites? Never be Men, capable to Counsel and Avise your selves as long as you live? To what purpose have you spent so many a fair year,
Or else he is a Fool. But how many are there that have lived to Thirty Years of Age twice told, that are very sorry Physitians to their Souls, and but mere Fools still;
Or Else he is a Fool. But how many Are there that have lived to Thirty years of Age twice told, that Are very sorry Physicians to their Souls, and but mere Fools still;
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void of all Understanding to take the proper Courses for their Souls Welfare? To such elderly Fools I may, I think, cry out as Wisdom doth, O ye simple Ones! how long will ye love Simplicity? Prov. i. 22.
void of all Understanding to take the proper Courses for their Souls Welfare? To such elderly Fools I may, I think, cry out as Wisdom does, Oh you simple Ones! how long will you love Simplicity? Curae i. 22.
How long? What? to Old Age? What? to the Day of your Death? This ye see, O ye Aged Men, reflects closely upon your Understanding at this Time of Day.
How long? What? to Old Age? What? to the Day of your Death? This you see, Oh you Aged Men, reflects closely upon your Understanding At this Time of Day.
All these Things that Men are apt to set their Hearts upon, to mind too much, to the neglect of their Duty to God and to their Neighbours, and to themselves:
All these Things that Men Are apt to Set their Hearts upon, to mind too much, to the neglect of their Duty to God and to their Neighbours, and to themselves:
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Doth not every Aged Person, that hath lived any considerable time in this World, perceive and learn this by the Observations he hath made in himself and in others?
Does not every Aged Person, that hath lived any considerable time in this World, perceive and Learn this by the Observations he hath made in himself and in Others?
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And therefore is it not time now for him, (if he hath not hitherto been so) to be Sober, Grave and Wise, considering the long Experience he hath had of these Vanities of the World,
And Therefore is it not time now for him, (if he hath not hitherto been so) to be Sobrium, Grave and Wise, considering the long Experience he hath had of these Vanities of the World,
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and how Riches got by Wrong, Knavery and Oppression, have not continued? Have they not had abundance of Experience of these and the like remarkable Conclusions of Sin and Violation of God's most holy Laws and Precepts? What Advantages are these administred to the Aged to make them Sober and Wise, to leave those Follies that to their Knowledge others have so smarted for?
and how Riches god by Wrong, Knavery and Oppression, have not continued? Have they not had abundance of Experience of these and the like remarkable Conclusions of since and Violation of God's most holy Laws and Precepts? What Advantages Are these administered to the Aged to make them Sobrium and Wise, to leave those Follies that to their Knowledge Others have so smarted for?
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And it ought to be look'd upon by them as the wonderful Grace of God to them, that he hath spared them so long, to see and be convinced of these things;
And it ought to be looked upon by them as the wondered Grace of God to them, that he hath spared them so long, to see and be convinced of these things;
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but to remind them of him, to reclaim them from some evil Ways they have chosen, to make them recollect themselves, repent and amend, to grow wise and good? It is Religious, to look upon all the Notable Accidents of our Lives as peculiarly coming from God for holy and good Ends towards us.
but to remind them of him, to reclaim them from Some evil Ways they have chosen, to make them recollect themselves, Repent and amend, to grow wise and good? It is Religious, to look upon all the Notable Accidents of our Lives as peculiarly coming from God for holy and good Ends towards us.
If they would but bethink themselves, what a vast Number of them hath happened in their Lives? What long Stories may they tell of the Dealings of God with them;
If they would but bethink themselves, what a vast Number of them hath happened in their Lives? What long Stories may they tell of the Dealings of God with them;
What Preservations he hath wrought for them even in the very Jaws of Destruction? How hath he brought them up even from the Valley of the Shadow of Death? How hath he sometimes given them that which they have most earnestly sought for and desired, to the infinite Comfort and Satisfaction of their Lives? And how hath he it may be sometimes not granted them that which they desired, out of Mercy and Goodness.
What Preservations he hath wrought for them even in the very Jaws of Destruction? How hath he brought them up even from the Valley of the Shadow of Death? How hath he sometime given them that which they have most earnestly sought for and desired, to the infinite Comfort and Satisfaction of their Lives? And how hath he it may be sometime not granted them that which they desired, out of Mercy and goodness.
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When under all the Means of Grace, and the Calls of God by his Ministers for many hundred of Sabbaths that he hath lived, he remains like a Stock or a Stone,
When under all the Means of Grace, and the Calls of God by his Ministers for many hundred of Sabbaths that he hath lived, he remains like a Stock or a Stone,
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Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim. iv. 7, 8. O happy that antient Man that can sustain his Soul in these Contemplations!
Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim. iv. 7, 8. O happy that ancient Man that can sustain his Soul in these Contemplations!
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Doth it not infinitely concern them to be Sober, Grave, Temperate, Sound in Faith, in Charity, in Patience? That when God comes and calls for them, they may be found in him,
Does it not infinitely concern them to be Sobrium, Grave, Temperate, Found in Faith, in Charity, in Patience? That when God comes and calls for them, they may be found in him,
And do not you fear and adore this great and mighty God? And whatsoever others do, those that have not seen so much of God's wondrous Works as you have,
And do not you Fear and adore this great and mighty God? And whatsoever Others do, those that have not seen so much of God's wondrous Works as you have,
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I write unto you Fathers, (or Antient Men) because ye have known him that is from the Beginning, 1 Ioh. ii. 13. St. Iohn takes it for granted, that Fathers, Men of Years and Experience, know him •hat is from the Beginning.
I write unto you Father's, (or Ancient Men) Because you have known him that is from the Beginning, 1 John ii. 13. Saint John Takes it for granted, that Father's, Men of years and Experience, know him •hat is from the Beginning.
