A sermon concerning vocal and instrumental musick in the church as it was delivered in the parish church of St. Andrew Undershaft, upon the 31th of May, 1696, being Whit-Sunday, and the day wherein the organ there erected was first made use of / by Gabriel Towerson.
And be not drunk with wine wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to your selves in psalms, and hymns, &c. THE Purpose of the ensuing Discourse is to satisfie the double business of this day;
And be not drunk with wine wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to your selves in psalms, and Hymns, etc. THE Purpose of the ensuing Discourse is to satisfy the double business of this day;
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I will begin with that, which suggests our being filled with the Spirit, and accordingly enquire, 1. What St. Paul means by being filled with the Spirit. 2. For what end we are to endeavour after it. 3. By what means we may come to be filled with it. 4. Of what use our being so filled is.
I will begin with that, which suggests our being filled with the Spirit, and accordingly inquire, 1. What Saint Paul means by being filled with the Spirit. 2. For what end we Are to endeavour After it. 3. By what means we may come to be filled with it. 4. Of what use our being so filled is.
1. What St. Paul means in the general by being filled with the Spirit, will not be difficult for him to learn who shall consider what that Spirit is, which he,
1. What Saint Paul means in the general by being filled with the Spirit, will not be difficult for him to Learn who shall Consider what that Spirit is, which he,
and indeed all Christian Writers commend to our desires, and endeavours, or who they are whom St. Paul invites to get themselves replenished with it.
and indeed all Christian Writers commend to our Desires, and endeavours, or who they Are whom Saint Paul invites to get themselves replenished with it.
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Now that I shall not doubt to affirm, to be the either exciting, or maintaining in us the Passion of Joy. A Passion, which Religion doth not only not forbid,
Now that I shall not doubt to affirm, to be the either exciting, or maintaining in us the Passion of Joy. A Passion, which Religion does not only not forbid,
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As without which Religion it self would be very uneasie to us, but however we should not be able to bear up under those many evils, which either Religion it self,
As without which Religion it self would be very uneasy to us, but however we should not be able to bear up under those many evils, which either Religion it self,
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For wherefore else should St. Paul exhort, that Men should rather be filled with the Spirit, than drunk with Wine, as that too in order to their Singing, and making Melody? But that he meant to direct them to a proper means for the exciting of their Joy, and such as should give them a much more innocent,
For Wherefore Else should Saint Paul exhort, that Men should rather be filled with the Spirit, than drunk with Wine, as that too in order to their Singing, and making Melody? But that he meant to Direct them to a proper means for the exciting of their Joy, and such as should give them a much more innocent,
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and Spiritual Songs, Singing, and making Melody in their Heart to the Lord? These, as they are the Natural Expressions of Joy, and accordingly directed to by St. James ,
and Spiritual Songs, Singing, and making Melody in their Heart to the Lord? These, as they Are the Natural Expressions of Joy, and accordingly directed to by Saint James,
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But especially when they are also taken off from the common incentives to it in Mankind, from the indulging of Lustful Practices, or as loose Discourses. He alike saw how necessary it sometime was,
But especially when they Are also taken off from the Common incentives to it in Mankind, from the indulging of Lustful Practices, or as lose Discourses. He alike saw how necessary it sometime was,
Which supposed, the Graces, wherewith St. Paul exhorts that we should especially fill our selves, will be found to be a grateful sense of Gods goodness and beneficence;
Which supposed, the Graces, wherewith Saint Paul exhorts that we should especially fill our selves, will be found to be a grateful sense of God's Goodness and beneficence;
The Passion of Joy, though for the most part arising from a present Good, yet arising no less from such a one as is present to us by Faith, provided that that Faith be firm,
The Passion of Joy, though for the most part arising from a present Good, yet arising no less from such a one as is present to us by Faith, provided that that Faith be firm,
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3. That therefore being the due sense, and meaning of being filled with the Spirit, and the Passion of Joy the end for which we are exhorted to get our selves so fill'd; Enquire we in the Third place by what means we may come to be filled with it;
3. That Therefore being the due sense, and meaning of being filled with the Spirit, and the Passion of Joy the end for which we Are exhorted to get our selves so filled; Inquire we in the Third place by what means we may come to be filled with it;
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as well as of his calling upon us to get our selves filled with it, we cannot doubt of his chalking out wayes, whereby we may come to be filled with it;
as well as of his calling upon us to get our selves filled with it, we cannot doubt of his chalking out ways, whereby we may come to be filled with it;
For after our Saviour had set before his Disciples the general efficacy of Prayer, and confirm'd it from the disposition of Earthly Parents to gratifie their Children in all those good things, which they may be supposed to ask of them;
For After our Saviour had Set before his Disciples the general efficacy of Prayer, and confirmed it from the disposition of Earthly Parents to gratify their Children in all those good things, which they may be supposed to ask of them;
(2.) I look upon as no less sure a mean, though not so particularly directed, your cherishing that Spirit when you have it in any measure (as to be sure all Believers have) by attending to the Motions of it,
(2.) I look upon as no less sure a mean, though not so particularly directed, your cherishing that Spirit when you have it in any measure (as to be sure all Believers have) by attending to the Motions of it,
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For then may you expect to be filled with a grateful sense of Gods Goodness, a firm belief of his Promises, and as ardent a love for himself, when you not only endeavour to cherish them by a due consideration of the excellency thereof,
For then may you expect to be filled with a grateful sense of God's goodness, a firm belief of his Promises, and as Ardent a love for himself, when you not only endeavour to cherish them by a due consideration of the excellency thereof,
He, who is filled with the Spirit of God, and particularly with those Graces of it which I before described, will by that very Spirit be directed especially to fix his Joy upon God,
He, who is filled with the Spirit of God, and particularly with those Graces of it which I before described, will by that very Spirit be directed especially to fix his Joy upon God,
because no way comparable to those Spiritual Enjoyments, which he himself suggests, and much less to those Blessed and Heavenly ones, which he assures us of in another World.
Because no Way comparable to those Spiritual Enjoyments, which he himself suggests, and much less to those Blessed and Heavenly ones, which he assures us of in Another World.
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He, who is filled with the Spirit of God, and particularly with a grateful sense of his immense Goodness, a stedfast belief of his Heavenly Promises, and a no less ardent love and affection for him, will be thereby prompted to keep up,
He, who is filled with the Spirit of God, and particularly with a grateful sense of his immense goodness, a steadfast belief of his Heavenly Promises, and a no less Ardent love and affection for him, will be thereby prompted to keep up,
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He, who (as you have heard) exhorts Men to be filled with the Spirit, exhorting them in like manner to speak to themselves, or rather to one another in Psalms, and Hymns,
He, who (as you have herd) exhorts Men to be filled with the Spirit, exhorting them in like manner to speak to themselves, or rather to one Another in Psalms, and Hymns,
and Spiritual Songs, singing, and making melody in their Heart to the Lord. II. In the handling of which Second Exhortation, I will proceed in this Method;
and Spiritual Songs, singing, and making melody in their Heart to the Lord. II In the handling of which Second Exhortation, I will proceed in this Method;
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1. I will enquire what the Apostle meant by Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs. 2. What he meant by speaking to themselves, as our Translation here renders it. 3. What he meant by singing, and making melody in their Heart to the Lord.
1. I will inquire what the Apostle meant by Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs. 2. What he meant by speaking to themselves, as our translation Here renders it. 3. What he meant by singing, and making melody in their Heart to the Lord.
4. Of what use such a Singing, and making Melody is, and particularly in the present case. 5. What is to be thought of that Singing, and making Melody, which is attended with Musical Instruments.
4. Of what use such a Singing, and making Melody is, and particularly in the present case. 5. What is to be Thought of that Singing, and making Melody, which is attended with Musical Instruments.
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1. That, which is first to be enquir'd into, with respect to the present Exhortation, is what St. Paul meant by Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs; That is to say,
1. That, which is First to be inquired into, with respect to the present Exhortation, is what Saint Paul meant by Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs; That is to say,
as it is certain those of David were of many; By Hymns, Songs of Praise; and by NONLATINALPHABET, or Spiritual Songs, such as were of a more Artificial Composition.
as it is certain those of David were of many; By Hymns, Songs of Praise; and by, or Spiritual Songs, such as were of a more Artificial Composition.
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For beside that it is plain from the Argument, that I am now upon, that our Apostle is here entreating of the matter of Joy, and no other Songs therefore to be here understood but Songs of Praise, or such as have an affinity with them:
For beside that it is plain from the Argument, that I am now upon, that our Apostle is Here entreating of the matter of Joy, and no other Songs Therefore to be Here understood but Songs of Praise, or such as have an affinity with them:
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I rather think that when St. Paul exhorted these Men to speak to themselves in Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Odes, or Songs, his meaning was that they should speak to one another,
I rather think that when Saint Paul exhorted these Men to speak to themselves in Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Odes, or Songs, his meaning was that they should speak to one Another,
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and to God either in such Songs as were taken out of the Scripture, and particularly out of the Book of Psalms, or in such Songs as were of their own, or other Private Mens Composition, by what Names soever known,
and to God either in such Songs as were taken out of the Scripture, and particularly out of the Book of Psalms, or in such Songs as were of their own, or other Private Men's Composition, by what Names soever known,
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or distinguished, and particularly by those of Hymns, and Odes. According to that known distinction of Tertullian , where he speaks of the usual Singing in the Antient Church;
or distinguished, and particularly by those of Hymns, and Odes. According to that known distinction of Tertullian, where he speaks of the usual Singing in the Ancient Church;
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As in like manner elsewhere of other the like Hymns which were fram'd by the Brethren from the beginning, and from which Paulus Samosatenus took occasion to introduce others of his own Composition,
As in like manner elsewhere of other the like Hymns which were framed by the Brothers from the beginning, and from which Paulus Samosatene took occasion to introduce Others of his own Composition,
2. But to go on to that, which is next in order, even what St. Paul meant by speaking to themselves in them, according as our Translation hath rendred it;
2. But to go on to that, which is next in order, even what Saint Paul meant by speaking to themselves in them, according as our translation hath rendered it;
but which ought rather to have been rendred among themselves, or to one another: That being not only the signification of the word NONLATINALPHABET in several other places of Scripture, and particularly, Eph. 4.31.
but which ought rather to have been rendered among themselves, or to one Another: That being not only the signification of the word in several other places of Scripture, and particularly, Ephesians 4.31.
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yet it is rendred even by our selves teaching, and admonishing one another in Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, singing with Grace in their Hearts to the Lord.
yet it is rendered even by our selves teaching, and admonishing one Another in Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, singing with Grace in their Hearts to the Lord.
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because opposing to it on the one hand their considering one another, and provoking unto Love, and to good Works, as on the other, the Exhorting of one another.
Because opposing to it on the one hand their considering one Another, and provoking unto Love, and to good Works, as on the other, the Exhorting of one Another.
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A thing not difficult for those to guess at, who shall but remember that St. Paul doth not only invite Men upon this occasion to Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, both here,
A thing not difficult for those to guess At, who shall but Remember that Saint Paul does not only invite Men upon this occasion to Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, both Here,
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As without which Men will have no more share in the Praises of God, than those Musical Instruments, which attend their Singing or at best sing rather to themselves, than unto God.
As without which Men will have no more share in the Praises of God, than those Musical Instruments, which attend their Singing or At best sing rather to themselves, than unto God.
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and directing its more regular ones. 3. Thirdly, Its prompting the Mind to reflect with so much the more pleasure on that which is the subject matter of it.
and directing its more regular ones. 3. Thirdly, Its prompting the Mind to reflect with so much the more pleasure on that which is the Subject matter of it.
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Why, when Songs were invented by Infidels to deceive, and were brought in upon those that were under the Law by means of the weakness of their Minds, they, who have receiv'd the perfect discipline of Grace,
Why, when Songs were invented by Infidels to deceive, and were brought in upon those that were under the Law by means of the weakness of their Minds, they, who have received the perfect discipline of Grace,
and such as is far remov'd from the manners of the other, should yet make use of the same Songs in the Church? I meddle not at present with that part of his Answer to it, which concerns Instrumental Musick,
and such as is Far removed from the manners of the other, should yet make use of the same Songs in the Church? I meddle not At present with that part of his Answer to it, which concerns Instrumental Music,
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Which several Properties of it I shall take Notice of, as they shall fall in with those Uses, of which I but now said this Singing and making Melody to be.
Which several Properties of it I shall take Notice of, as they shall fallen in with those Uses, of which I but now said this Singing and making Melody to be.
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For thus it appears from the 16th Chapter of the First Book of Samuel, that when an Evil Spirit from the Lord came upon Saul (which the Jewish Writers,
For thus it appears from the 16th Chapter of the First Book of Samuel, that when an Evil Spirit from the Lord Come upon Saul (which the Jewish Writers,
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or fomented by the Devil) the Servants of Saul, agreeably to his own Injunctions, did in order to his Cure provide him of that great Musician David, who no sooner took his Harp, and played with his Hand, but Saul was refreshed, and was well,
or fomented by the devil) the Servants of Saul, agreeably to his own Injunctions, did in order to his Cure provide him of that great Musician David, who no sooner took his Harp, and played with his Hand, but Saul was refreshed, and was well,
2. But beside that the Musick we speak of doth compose the disorderly Passions of the Mind, which is in it self of no small service to Religion, beside the disposition it produceth in us to farther impressions of it;
2. But beside that the Music we speak of does compose the disorderly Passion of the Mind, which is in it self of no small service to Religion, beside the disposition it Produceth in us to farther impressions of it;
For how much, saith he , did I weep at thy Hymns, and Songs, being not a little stir'd up by the Voices of thy sweet-singing Church? Those Voices of theirs flow'd in at my Ears,
For how much, Says he, did I weep At thy Hymns, and Songs, being not a little stirred up by the Voices of thy sweet-singing Church? Those Voices of theirs flowed in At my Ears,
Not well considering, I suppose, at that time this Exhortation of St. Paul concerning speaking to one another in Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Odes, or Songs, which undoubtedly signifie somewhat more than Words deliver'd with a light flexion of the Voice:
Not well considering, I suppose, At that time this Exhortation of Saint Paul Concerning speaking to one Another in Psalms, and Hymns, and Spiritual Odes, or Songs, which undoubtedly signify somewhat more than Words Delivered with a Light flexion of the Voice:
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So great force there is in Songs to stir up a regular Passion, as well as to compose an irregular one; And if so, there will be less doubt of their being able to improve, as well as stir it,
So great force there is in Songs to stir up a regular Passion, as well as to compose an irregular one; And if so, there will be less doubt of their being able to improve, as well as stir it,
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3. The Third, and last Advantage of Vocal Musick, or (as my Text expresseth it) of Singing, and making Melody, is its prompting the Mind with so much the more Pleasure to reflect upon that, which is the subject matter of it,
3. The Third, and last Advantage of Vocal Music, or (as my Text Expresses it) of Singing, and making Melody, is its prompting the Mind with so much the more Pleasure to reflect upon that, which is the Subject matter of it,
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And will not be so hard to attain, where the Man is intent (as no doubt he ought to be) to sing with the Heart, as well as with the Voice, with the Devotion of the one,
And will not be so hard to attain, where the Man is intent (as no doubt he ought to be) to sing with the Heart, as well as with the Voice, with the Devotion of the one,
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I will conclude this Argument, when I have said that the Advantage is so great to a Mind, that is also intent upon the matter, from the Melody of Spiritual Songs;
I will conclude this Argument, when I have said that the Advantage is so great to a Mind, that is also intent upon the matter, from the Melody of Spiritual Songs;
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and as mean Singing to commend the subject matter thereof to it, that a Devout Soul will willingly prefer the former with all its Accidental Disadvantages,
and as mean Singing to commend the Subject matter thereof to it, that a Devout Soul will willingly prefer the former with all its Accidental Disadvantages,
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5. I have hitherto proceeded with very little disturbance, because there are not many, that are Enemies to that Musick, which hath been hitherto considered.
5. I have hitherto proceeded with very little disturbance, Because there Are not many, that Are Enemies to that Music, which hath been hitherto considered.
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as long before them the Authour of the Questions and Answers ad Orthodoxos as a thing only suitable to that Infant-state, wherein those of the Law were.
as long before them the Author of the Questions and Answers and Orthodoxos as a thing only suitable to that Infant state, wherein those of the Law were.
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And as little reason I think there is, why we should look upon such Instruments as accommodated only to an Infant-state, and particularly to that of the Law; Because as there is mention of the use of them before the giving of the Law,
And as little reason I think there is, why we should look upon such Instruments as accommodated only to an Infant state, and particularly to that of the Law; Because as there is mention of the use of them before the giving of the Law,
and particularly at the Singing of that so famous Song of Moses upon the overthrow of the Egyptians in the Red Sea: (For Moses tells us that Miriam the Prophetess,
and particularly At the Singing of that so famous Song of Moses upon the overthrow of the egyptians in the Read Sea: (For Moses tells us that Miriam the Prophetess,
so it appears that they were mostly employ'd, if not also appointed, when the Spiritual part of Gods Worship was at the highest among that People, (as to be sure it was in the time of David ) and frequent and earnest Exhortations made to the Praising of God with them.
so it appears that they were mostly employed, if not also appointed, when the Spiritual part of God's Worship was At the highest among that People, (as to be sure it was in the time of David) and frequent and earnest Exhortations made to the Praising of God with them.
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But I will however, to silence, if possible, the Clamours of Unreasonable Men, make it appear to have a sufficient foundation in that Reason which is common to us all,
But I will however, to silence, if possible, the Clamours of Unreasonable Men, make it appear to have a sufficient Foundation in that Reason which is Common to us all,
The Organ, in particular, both by the Lowdness, and the Harmoniousness thereof doth, with a kind of grateful Violence, carry the Voices of Men along with it,
The Organ, in particular, both by the Loudness, and the Harmoniousness thereof does, with a kind of grateful Violence, carry the Voices of Men along with it,
and not only prevents any such indecent Discords as might otherwise arise, but makes their Voices indeed and in truth to answer that Melody, which is here exhorted to,
and not only prevents any such indecent Discords as might otherwise arise, but makes their Voices indeed and in truth to answer that Melody, which is Here exhorted to,
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Whereas again the Affections of the generality of Men are, and will be dull, but however there is none of us all, whose Affections do not often want quickning in the Worship of God;
Whereas again the Affections of the generality of Men Are, and will be dull, but however there is none of us all, whose Affections do not often want quickening in the Worship of God;
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So great reason is there to believe that Instrumental Musick, as well as Vocal, came into the Church, not from any perverse imitation of the Law of Moses, as some have fondly enough imagined,
So great reason is there to believe that Instrumental Music, as well as Vocal, Come into the Church, not from any perverse imitation of the Law of Moses, as Some have fondly enough imagined,
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What remains then, but that having in the first place endeavour'd to get our selves replenished with the Spirit, and particularly with those Graces of it, which serve more immediately to the exciting of a Spiritual and Heavenly Joy, we endeavour to keep it up,
What remains then, but that having in the First place endeavoured to get our selves replenished with the Spirit, and particularly with those Graces of it, which serve more immediately to the exciting of a Spiritual and Heavenly Joy, we endeavour to keep it up,
