A sermon concerning the cœlestial body of a Christian, after the resurrection preached before the King and Queen at White-Hall April 8, 1694, being Easter-day / by ... Thomas Lord Bishop of Lincoln.
Now, after having prov'd by several convincing Reasons, that Christ is risen, and that those who are Christ's shall rise also in God's due time, he proceeds to the discovery of a mysterious Truth not hitherto unfolded to the Corinthians. This holy S•cret consisteth of two Branches.
Now, After having proved by several convincing Reasons, that christ is risen, and that those who Are Christ's shall rise also in God's due time, he proceeds to the discovery of a mysterious Truth not hitherto unfolded to the Corinthians. This holy S•cret Consisteth of two Branches.
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The second, is the like glorious alteration which shall be made at the last in the Bo•es of those, who, having slept in Christ, shall be raised again at that day ▪ Behold (saith he) I shew you a mystery;
The second, is the like glorious alteration which shall be made At the last in the Bo•es of those, who, having slept in christ, shall be raised again At that day ▪ Behold (Says he) I show you a mystery;
That which I have to say, at present, upon these words may be reduced to four Heads. 1. The grounds of the Belief of a Christian, concerning this change of a corruptible and mortal, into an incorruptible and immortal Body. 2. The many and great advantages which will accrue to those whose bodies shall be at last in this extraordinary manner transfigured. 3. The means without which no man shall attain this Blessed End. 4. An Exhortation to the conscientious use of the means, by which we may, with certainty, arrive at this Change, which will be so very much every way for the better, that whensoever we shall leave these earthly Tabernacles, (in which we shall dwell but a few days,
That which I have to say, At present, upon these words may be reduced to four Heads. 1. The grounds of the Belief of a Christian, Concerning this change of a corruptible and Mortal, into an incorruptible and immortal Body. 2. The many and great advantages which will accrue to those whose bodies shall be At last in this extraordinary manner transfigured. 3. The means without which no man shall attain this Blessed End. 4. an Exhortation to the conscientious use of the means, by which we may, with certainty, arrive At this Change, which will be so very much every Way for the better, that whensoever we shall leave these earthly Tabernacles, (in which we shall dwell but a few days,
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and, peradventure whilst those last, incommodiously enough) we may (by the grace of God and the ministration of his holy Angels) be received into everlasting habitations.
and, Peradventure while those last, incommodiously enough) we may (by the grace of God and the ministration of his holy Angels) be received into everlasting habitations.
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That the Body shall rise, was a Doctrine which the Primitive Christians spake of with such great assurance, that as the Heathen, in Minutius ▪ Felix, observes, a man that heard them would almost think they themselves were already risen.
That the Body shall rise, was a Doctrine which the Primitive Christians spoke of with such great assurance, that as the Heathen, in Minutius ▪ Felix, observes, a man that herd them would almost think they themselves were already risen.
And tho the conceit of Origen about a new Caelestial body, instead of the glorified frame of the old one (at least of the ideal rudiments of it) had been by his Followers entertained,
And though the conceit of Origen about a new Celestial body, instead of the glorified frame of the old one (At least of the ideal rudiments of it) had been by his Followers entertained,
Nevertheless, all men in all Ages have not had a Faith equal with theirs, but some (especially in ours so over-run with Scepticism) have doubted concerning the Resurrection and further Change of this Body;
Nevertheless, all men in all Ages have not had a Faith equal with theirs, but Some (especially in ours so overrun with Scepticism) have doubted Concerning the Resurrection and further Change of this Body;
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And here, I appeal to all sensible men, whether That God who is the Author of Motion, by which all Alterations in bodies are made, who brought this goodly Frame of the World out of an heap of indigested Matter, who formed the Body of Adam out of the Dust, who has so framed Nature, that a spring of Vegetables should succeed their death in Winter;
And Here, I appeal to all sensible men, whither That God who is the Author of Motion, by which all Alterations in bodies Are made, who brought this goodly Frame of the World out of an heap of indigested Matter, who formed the Body of Adam out of the Dust, who has so framed Nature, that a spring of Vegetables should succeed their death in Winter;
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who has given skill and power to men, by Fire and other natural Causes, to open and refine the grossest bodies, in whose Book (saith David) were all our members written, which in continuance were fashioned,
who has given skill and power to men, by Fire and other natural Causes, to open and refine the Grossest bodies, in whose Book (Says David) were all our members written, which in Continuance were fashioned,
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who is pleased frequently to raise the Sick to Health and Strength and Vigour, after they had suffer'd a long and tedious languishment, in which low Estate their Flesh and their Spirits were wasted,
who is pleased frequently to raise the Sick to Health and Strength and Vigour, After they had suffered a long and tedious languishment, in which low Estate their Flesh and their Spirits were wasted,
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I appeal (I say) to all men of sound common sense, whether that God who hath done these great things, is not able to put together the parts of an humane body which he made, contriv'd, and formerly joyn'd;
I appeal (I say) to all men of found Common sense, whither that God who hath done these great things, is not able to put together the parts of an humane body which he made, contrived, and formerly joined;
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or arborescent Plant. It is true, we cannot properly call that part of this Doctrine, which is revealed, any longer a Mystery. But there is something of it kept secret still.
or arborescent Plant. It is true, we cannot properly call that part of this Doctrine, which is revealed, any longer a Mystery. But there is something of it kept secret still.
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It may suffice, in this Doctrine of Grace, (as in those of time, and place, and rest, and motion in Nature,) that we know enough for our present use, though we know not all;
It may suffice, in this Doctrine of Grace, (as in those of time, and place, and rest, and motion in Nature,) that we know enough for our present use, though we know not all;
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He who, on earth caused the Faces of Moses and Saint Stephen to shine, who translated Elias, in the Chariot of a bright and glorious Cloud, into the Heavens;
He who, on earth caused the Faces of Moses and Saint Stephen to shine, who translated Elias, in the Chariot of a bright and glorious Cloud, into the Heavens;
has told us, in his holy Word (which shall not pass away, though this World shall) that, at the end of it, the Righteous shall shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdom of their Father;
has told us, in his holy Word (which shall not pass away, though this World shall) that, At the end of it, the Righteous shall shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdom of their Father;
That if our earthly House of this Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a Building of God [ a Divine Frame ], an House not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.
That if our earthly House of this Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a Building of God [ a Divine Frame ], an House not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens.
Took again his body with flesh, Artic. 4 bones, and all things appertaining to the perfection of Man's nature, and ascended through the starry Heavens into a Region still more pure, and had that body made Coelestial,
Took again his body with Flesh, Artic. 4 bones, and all things appertaining to the perfection of Man's nature, and ascended through the starry Heavens into a Region still more pure, and had that body made Celestial,
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And, indeed Philosophy (such as is not vain, though much is, especially when it refines upon sacred Mysteries,) does plainly shew us, that a heavenly body is only fit for a heavenly Region; That a pure body is not in its element,
And, indeed Philosophy (such as is not vain, though much is, especially when it refines upon sacred Mysteres,) does plainly show us, that a heavenly body is only fit for a heavenly Region; That a pure body is not in its element,
unless it lives and moves in pure aether. Upon which account, I suppose, Saint Paul himself observes that flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God above; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
unless it lives and moves in pure aether. Upon which account, I suppose, Saint Paul himself observes that Flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God above; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.
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All this being considered, it becomes us not to be faithless, but believe that this mortal shall put on immortality. For it is full out as absurd to refuse to believe when there is a reason for our Faith,
All this being considered, it becomes us not to be faithless, but believe that this Mortal shall put on immortality. For it is full out as absurd to refuse to believe when there is a reason for our Faith,
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for great and many are the advantages derived to Christians, by being cloth'd with a Coelestial Body: and that is the 2 d. Head which I proposed to discourse of.
for great and many Are the advantages derived to Christians, by being clothed with a Celestial Body: and that is the 2 d. Head which I proposed to discourse of.
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The very nature of the thing speaks aloud the benefit which will accrue to them by the renovation of this Body. There is scarce a comparison to be admitted betwixt this earthly body, and that which shall be at the Ascension of Christians.
The very nature of the thing speaks aloud the benefit which will accrue to them by the renovation of this Body. There is scarce a comparison to be admitted betwixt this earthly body, and that which shall be At the Ascension of Christians.
Of this St. Paul takes notice in the fortieth verse of this Chapter, and those which follow it, saying, There are Coelestal bodies and bodies Terrestrial;
Of this Saint Paul Takes notice in the fortieth verse of this Chapter, and those which follow it, saying, There Are Celestial bodies and bodies Terrestrial;
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The first advantage which Christians obtain by changing an earthly for an heavenly body, is deliverance from the grosness of the former as it is a body of this flesh and blood.
The First advantage which Christians obtain by changing an earthly for an heavenly body, is deliverance from the grossness of the former as it is a body of this Flesh and blood.
And this is a very valuable priviledge, upon three Accounts. 1st. Vpon the account of natural case. 2dly, Of Divine Contemplation. 3dly, Of Piety and Devotion.
And this is a very valuable privilege, upon three Accounts. 1st. Upon the account of natural case. 2dly, Of Divine Contemplation. 3dly, Of Piety and Devotion.
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For (as the Book of Solomon speaks agreeable to its title) the corruptible body presseth down the Soul. And, in that load and heaviness, there is little comfort.
For (as the Book of Solomon speaks agreeable to its title) the corruptible body Presseth down the Soul. And, in that load and heaviness, there is little Comfort.
Our Office for the Burial of the Dead, calls it the burthen of the Flesh. St. Paul, also, makes this acknowledgement in 2 Cor. 5. 4. we who are in this Tabernacle do groan [ groan earnestly. v. 2. ] being burdened. By this great change that which was formerly, a heavy and uneasie weight, becomes as wings and (as the Antients speak) a Coelestial Chariot, to the Soul.
Our Office for the Burial of the Dead, calls it the burden of the Flesh. Saint Paul, also, makes this acknowledgement in 2 Cor. 5. 4. we who Are in this Tabernacle do groan [ groan earnestly. v. 2. ] being burdened. By this great change that which was formerly, a heavy and uneasy weight, becomes as wings and (as the Ancients speak) a Celestial Chariot, to the Soul.
2 ly, Another priviledge enjoy'd by Christians upon deliverance from the grosness of this body, is freedom from a mighty impediment of Divine Contemplation. The ScripScripture teacheth us, That this visible World shall be renew'd.
2 lie, another privilege enjoyed by Christians upon deliverance from the grossness of this body, is freedom from a mighty impediment of Divine Contemplation. The ScripScripture Teaches us, That this visible World shall be renewed.
And in such Contemplation, there is more true and useful Pleasure, than in all the Brutalities in which Sensual Men consume their Time, Substance, and Health; and waste their Conscience too.
And in such Contemplation, there is more true and useful Pleasure, than in all the Brutalities in which Sensual Men consume their Time, Substance, and Health; and waste their Conscience too.
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Now, it will be necessary for the Body to be Coelestial, that it may be capable of considering those extraordinary Stamps and Characters of the Divine Power and Wisdom which will be found upon a Coelestial and Incorruptible World; the observing of which, will (I believe) be one of those Exercises in which the Spirits of Just Men made Perfect shall be most happily employ'd.
Now, it will be necessary for the Body to be Celestial, that it may be capable of considering those extraordinary Stamps and Characters of the Divine Power and Wisdom which will be found upon a Celestial and Incorruptible World; the observing of which, will (I believe) be one of those Exercises in which the Spirits of Just Men made Perfect shall be most happily employed.
and have their Conversation in Heaven, to feel such a pressure and dulness upon their Spirits as damps and deadens them in their Holy Admirations, Praises and Prayers.
and have their Conversation in Heaven, to feel such a pressure and dullness upon their Spirits as damps and deadens them in their Holy Admirations, Praises and Prayers.
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This especially will be an extraordinary Grief to them when they set themselves with all their Heart and Soul and Might, to answer, with the Degrees of their Devotion, the most solemn Occasions of Publick Worship;
This especially will be an extraordinary Grief to them when they Set themselves with all their Heart and Soul and Might, to answer, with the Degrees of their Devotion, the most solemn Occasions of Public Worship;
such as those of this Day, on which all that is within us should bless the Name of God, who hath begotten us again to a lively Hope by the Resurrection of Iesus from the Dead.
such as those of this Day, on which all that is within us should bless the Name of God, who hath begotten us again to a lively Hope by the Resurrection of Iesus from the Dead.
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The second Advantage which Christians obtain, by changing an Earthly for an Heavenly Body, is Deliverance from the disorderly Motions to which this Body is liable,
The second Advantage which Christians obtain, by changing an Earthly for an Heavenly Body, is Deliverance from the disorderly Motions to which this Body is liable,
and upon which account it may be called (as it is in the Book of Wisdom) a Body that is subject unto Sin. Here frequently Sickness and violent Torture render Life not worthy the Name of Life,
and upon which account it may be called (as it is in the Book of Wisdom) a Body that is Subject unto Sin. Here frequently Sickness and violent Torture render Life not worthy the Name of Life,
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In this Body, the Warmth which is subservient to Wit and Elocution, carries frequently with it a mixture of Extravagance and Indiscretion. How often does this Corruptible Frame bring such Decays upon the Memory, that all things are almost forgotten,
In this Body, the Warmth which is subservient to Wit and Elocution, carries frequently with it a mixture of Extravagance and Indiscretion. How often does this Corruptible Frame bring such Decays upon the Memory, that all things Are almost forgotten,
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and war with such force against the Soul, in Men who are not yet grown up into strong Habits of Grace, that the Good which they would do, that they do not;
and war with such force against the Soul, in Men who Are not yet grown up into strong Habits of Grace, that the Good which they would do, that they do not;
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and the Evil which they would not do, that they do? How often do Flesh and Blood prejudice the Understanding by Enthusiastick Heat, which represents to it Dreams and strong Delusions and flashes of Madness in the Fancy,
and the Evil which they would not do, that they do? How often do Flesh and Blood prejudice the Understanding by Enthusiastic Heat, which represents to it Dreams and strong Delusions and flashes of Madness in the Fancy,
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and in the anguish of their Souls, Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will He be favourable no more? Is his Mercy clean gone for ever? Doth his Promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he, in Anger, shut up his tender Mercies? These, through the fumes of the Blood, rather than the guilt of the Conscience, are for a season in this Life, of all others the most miserable;
and in the anguish of their Souls, Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will He be favourable no more? Is his Mercy clean gone for ever? Does his Promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he, in Anger, shut up his tender mercies? These, through the fumes of the Blood, rather than the guilt of the Conscience, Are for a season in this Life, of all Others the most miserable;
for such a troubled Spirit who can bear? Nevertheless, upon the whole, their Condition is much safer and better than theirs who sport with their Misfortunes,
for such a troubled Spirit who can bear? Nevertheless, upon the Whole, their Condition is much safer and better than theirs who sport with their Misfortunes,
and mock at their Griefs, and at the same time wallow in Sin without any Reflexion upon either the Criminalness or the Peril of their own Sensuality.
and mock At their Griefs, and At the same time wallow in since without any Reflection upon either the Criminalness or the Peril of their own Sensuality.
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For these latter, at the dreadful Day, shall have their Bodies made the most Dishonourable and Unprofitable of all Vessels, whilst those of the former shall be chang'd into Vessels of the highest Honour and the greatest Use, that Hum•ne Nature is capable of;
For these latter, At the dreadful Day, shall have their Bodies made the most Dishonourable and Unprofitable of all Vessels, while those of the former shall be changed into Vessels of the highest Honour and the greatest Use, that Hum•ne Nature is capable of;
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The way to the Accomplishment of these Desires is not shewn in the Schools of Zeno or Plato. It is confess'd, there was taught by them a celebrated but false Doctrine of Restitution of the World. This they would have to be brought to pass in the Revolution of a certain Period of Time, in such sort, that all things should come about again,
The Way to the Accomplishment of these Desires is not shown in the Schools of Zeno or Plato. It is confessed, there was taught by them a celebrated but false Doctrine of Restitution of the World. This they would have to be brought to pass in the Revolution of a certain Period of Time, in such sort, that all things should come about again,
From whence it would follow, that this Corruptible Body, after it had put on Incorruption for a season, should become corruptible again, and mortal again.
From whence it would follow, that this Corruptible Body, After it had put on Incorruption for a season, should become corruptible again, and Mortal again.
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to wit, that after the Resurrection, Ascension, and glorious Change of this Body, all Grossness, all disorderly Motion, all Pain and Trouble shall cease;
to wit, that After the Resurrection, Ascension, and glorious Change of this Body, all Grossness, all disorderly Motion, all Pain and Trouble shall cease;
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but of the Felicity of the Christian Man's Soul dwelling in it, there shall be no End. The Apostle assures us, That Death, their last Enemy, shall, it self, be then destroy'd. For the Lord [ Jesus ] shall descend from Heaven with a Shout, with the Voice of the Archangel,
but of the Felicity of the Christian Man's Soul Dwelling in it, there shall be no End. The Apostle assures us, That Death, their last Enemy, shall, it self, be then destroyed. For the Lord [ jesus ] shall descend from Heaven with a Shout, with the Voice of the Archangel,
To this, I think, it is proper to answer no more than thus much, in this short Discourse which is design'd not for nice Dispute, but solid Edification.
To this, I think, it is proper to answer no more than thus much, in this short Discourse which is designed not for Nicaenae Dispute, but solid Edification.
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To this purpose are (as I conceive) the words of St. Paul. In this [ Tabernacle ] we grow earnestly, desiring to be Clothed upon with our House which is from Heaven.
To this purpose Are (as I conceive) the words of Saint Paul. In this [ Tabernacle ] we grow earnestly, desiring to be Clothed upon with our House which is from Heaven.
He would not be without a Body at That day (for of that time he speaks) but he is desirous that a Celestial Form should be put upon Terrestrial Matter.
He would not be without a Body At That day (for of that time he speaks) but he is desirous that a Celestial From should be put upon Terrestrial Matter.
For, in vain, do we Philosophize about a Celestial Paradise, and a Spiritual Body, and an Heavenly Word, without knowing and using the means of being happy in them all.
For, in vain, do we Philosophise about a Celestial Paradise, and a Spiritual Body, and an Heavenly Word, without knowing and using the means of being happy in them all.
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His true Members we cannot call our selves with any Propriety, if we fulfil not the holy Vow we made to him when we were initiated into his Church, by renouncing and forsaking all the sinful Lusts of the Flesh.
His true Members we cannot call our selves with any Propriety, if we fulfil not the holy Voelli we made to him when we were initiated into his Church, by renouncing and forsaking all the sinful Lustiest of the Flesh.
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He shall fat himself for Slaughter) but He who Soweth to the Spirit (who Feeds and Cultivates the Soul with Wisdom and Holiness) shall of the Spirit Reap Life everlasting;
He shall fat himself for Slaughter) but He who Soweth to the Spirit (who Feeds and Cultivates the Soul with Wisdom and Holiness) shall of the Spirit Reap Life everlasting;
and a very false and gross one too) that Christ shall raise the Temple of this Body to a Celestial House, making that second Temple much more glorious than this first,
and a very false and gross one too) that christ shall raise the Temple of this Body to a Celestial House, making that second Temple much more glorious than this First,
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The impenitent Sinner hopes against all grounds of hope, if he has expectation of seeing God face to face with Eyes which have been full of Adnltery? and of praising God in Heaven with a Tongue that has been set on Fire from Hell, that has Insolently blasphem'd him on Earth,
The impenitent Sinner hope's against all grounds of hope, if he has expectation of seeing God face to face with Eyes which have been full of Adnltery? and of praising God in Heaven with a Tongue that has been Set on Fire from Hell, that has Insolently blasphemed him on Earth,
Fourthly, Knowing the Terrors of the Lord, which will seize upon the Ungodly, and bring them to Destruction both of Body and Soul, and the joyful Estate of a happy Soul in a Celestial Body, which shall be the Portion of all those who walk not after the Flesh but after the Spirit;
Fourthly, Knowing the Terrors of the Lord, which will seize upon the Ungodly, and bring them to Destruction both of Body and Soul, and the joyful Estate of a happy Soul in a Celestial Body, which shall be the Portion of all those who walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit;
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As sure as Christ is risen, these dry Bones shall live, as well as those did which the Prophet spake of in a Political Sense, meaning by them the House of Israel, which God promised to Restore.
As sure as christ is risen, these dry Bones shall live, as well as those did which the Prophet spoke of in a Political Sense, meaning by them the House of Israel, which God promised to Restore.
If any are extreamly concern'd at Deformities of the Body, as so many marks of Shame (tho' nothing which is not of our own doing can be a just reproach to us) why have they not the innocent Ambition of desiring a Celestial Body, which will be without wrinckle or blemish? And the way to procure so decent a a Body, is to rectifie the distractions of our Reason,
If any Are extremely concerned At Deformities of the Body, as so many marks of Shame (though nothing which is not of our own doing can be a just reproach to us) why have they not the innocent Ambition of desiring a Celestial Body, which will be without wrinkle or blemish? And the Way to procure so decent a a Body, is to rectify the distractions of our Reason,
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Seeing Christ is risen, and we shall rise and be changed by his Power, say not, upon any difficulties about Christian Religion, Why stand we in Ieopardy every hour? Why do we die daily? Why do we Fight with Beasts, or Men as Savage as they? Why do we not rather consult the ease of Flesh and Blood? but rather (as St. Paul in the Conclusion of this Discourse) Let us be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
Seeing christ is risen, and we shall rise and be changed by his Power, say not, upon any difficulties about Christian Religion, Why stand we in Jeopardy every hour? Why do we die daily? Why do we Fight with Beasts, or Men as Savage as they? Why do we not rather consult the ease of Flesh and Blood? but rather (as Saint Paul in the Conclusion of this Discourse) Let us be steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
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But thanks be to God who giveth us the Victory through our Lord Iesus Christ, to whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be Glory and Dominion for ever. Amen. FINIS.
But thanks be to God who gives us the Victory through our Lord Iesus christ, to whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be Glory and Dominion for ever. Amen. FINIS.
