The reward of Christian patience as it was discover'd in a sermon preached at the funeral of Mr. Tho. Badland, a nonconforming minister at Kedderminster / by R. White ...
I Have chosen these Words to be the Subject of my present Discourse, because they bear an especial suitableness to the Case of that Person, who hath given occasion for this present Solemnnity,
I Have chosen these Words to be the Subject of my present Discourse, Because they bear an especial suitableness to the Case of that Person, who hath given occasion for this present Solemnnity,
The words contain a compleat sense within themselves, and therefore I shall not trouble you or my self, with the Consideration of the Coherence and Relation which they may bear with that which goes before, or follows after.
The words contain a complete sense within themselves, and Therefore I shall not trouble you or my self, with the Consideration of the Coherence and Relation which they may bear with that which Goes before, or follows After.
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2. The predicate, or what is asserted of him, declaring his happy State and Condition, he's a blessed man; Blessed is the man that endureth Temptation.
2. The predicate, or what is asserted of him, declaring his happy State and Condition, he's a blessed man; Blessed is the man that Endureth Temptation.
for the explaining of this I must descend to two particulars: 1. To explain what's here to be understood by Temptation: 2. What 'tis for a man to endure Temptation.
for the explaining of this I must descend to two particulars: 1. To explain what's Here to be understood by Temptation: 2. What it's for a man to endure Temptation.
1. Then I am to explain, what is to be understood here by Temptation. The Greek word here used is, NONLATINALPHABET, which plainly is derived from NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies to explore, or search, or make trial;
1. Then I am to explain, what is to be understood Here by Temptation. The Greek word Here used is,, which plainly is derived from, which signifies to explore, or search, or make trial;
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and so far Temptation is a thing Adiaphorous, and capable either of good or evil, to explore or make trial or discovery of a Person may be either good or evil, according to the intent and design of it,
and so Far Temptation is a thing Adiaphorous, and capable either of good or evil, to explore or make trial or discovery of a Person may be either good or evil, according to the intent and Design of it,
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The reason therefore of this exploration and trial, which God makes of men at any time, is thereby to discover that to themselves or others, which though fully known to himself,
The reason Therefore of this exploration and trial, which God makes of men At any time, is thereby to discover that to themselves or Others, which though Fully known to himself,
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as should try him and discover him to the utmost, and by Obedience to which he would fully discover that true principle of the fear of God, which was fixed in him.
as should try him and discover him to the utmost, and by obedience to which he would Fully discover that true principle of the Fear of God, which was fixed in him.
Whence, when Abraham exprest his readiness to perform this command, God saith, now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not witheld thy Son, thine only Son from me, v. 12. Now I know;
Whence, when Abraham expressed his readiness to perform this command, God Says, now I know that thou Fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy Son, thine only Son from me, v. 12. Now I know;
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2. Sometimes and most generally temptations do signify such kind of trials, as have not only some tendency through the corruption of Men, to draw them to sin,
2. Sometime and most generally temptations do signify such kind of trials, as have not only Some tendency through the corruption of Men, to draw them to since,
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but are also intended by the parties that make use of them, as means whereby to seduce men into Transgressions against God, that so they may become liable to the miseries threatned in his Law, against the transgressors of it;
but Are also intended by the parties that make use of them, as means whereby to seduce men into Transgressions against God, that so they may become liable to the misery's threatened in his Law, against the transgressors of it;
in this sence every man when he is Tempted, is drawn away of his own lusts and inticed, as the Apostle saith, v. 14. 'Tis only the Devil the Apostate Angels,
in this sense every man when he is Tempted, is drawn away of his own Lustiest and enticed, as the Apostle Says, v. 14. It's only the devil the Apostate Angels,
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and men as their Instruments, that can be Tempters in this scense, these only can offer any thing to the Persons Tempted, with this design to draw them into sin thereby;
and men as their Instruments, that can be Tempters in this scense, these only can offer any thing to the Persons Tempted, with this Design to draw them into since thereby;
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yea sometimes he makes use of the very Gifts and Graces, with which men may be Endowed, to become a Snare and an occasion of Pride, and Security unto them;
yea sometime he makes use of the very Gifts and Graces, with which men may be Endowed, to become a Snare and an occasion of Pride, and Security unto them;
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But yet 2. Persecutions and Afflictions, and such things as are grievous to our Tender Natures, are those things which the Apostle here especially means by Temptations, as being especially those things whereby men are wont to be tried,
But yet 2. Persecutions and Afflictions, and such things as Are grievous to our Tender Nature's, Are those things which the Apostle Here especially means by Temptations, as being especially those things whereby men Are wont to be tried,
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that Afflictions and Persecutions are here especially to be understood by Temptations, is evident, because of the Expression of enduring them, which (as you will hear more by and by) denotes something of Patience and Christian Fortitude, which are the Graces and Vertues, that are conversant about and wont to be exercised by Afflictions and Persecutions;
that Afflictions and Persecutions Are Here especially to be understood by Temptations, is evident, Because of the Expression of enduring them, which (as you will hear more by and by) denotes something of Patience and Christian Fortitude, which Are the Graces and Virtues, that Are conversant about and wont to be exercised by Afflictions and Persecutions;
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in Answer to which you may take these following Particulars: 1. This enduring of Temptations doth signifie a Willingness and Readiness to suffer Afflictions and Persecutions,
in Answer to which you may take these following Particulars: 1. This enduring of Temptations does signify a Willingness and Readiness to suffer Afflictions and Persecutions,
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yea an Actual Suffering of them, and that even to the Death, rather then for the avoiding of them, to be guilty of the Commission of any known Sin. 'Tis true, Afflictions and Persecutions are not things Eligible and Desirable in Themselves.
yea an Actual Suffering of them, and that even to the Death, rather then for the avoiding of them, to be guilty of the Commission of any known Sin. It's true, Afflictions and Persecutions Are not things Eligible and Desirable in Themselves.
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and as we are to Pray unto God not to lead us into Temptation, so we are by all honest and lawful means, to endeavour to avoid and get rid of Persecutions and Afflictions,
and as we Are to Pray unto God not to led us into Temptation, so we Are by all honest and lawful means, to endeavour to avoid and get rid of Persecutions and Afflictions,
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Now that Suffering, even the greatest Suffering is a less Evil than Sin, even the least Sin, is plain hence that Sin is the procuring and deserving cause of all Suffering;
Now that Suffering, even the greatest Suffering is a less Evil than since, even the least since, is plain hence that since is the procuring and deserving cause of all Suffering;
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and thus to choose and submit to Suffering for the avoidance of Sin, is one great Instance, wherein doth consist this enduring of Temptation here mentioned:
and thus to choose and submit to Suffering for the avoidance of since, is one great Instance, wherein does consist this enduring of Temptation Here mentioned:
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But 2. It denotes further something of the manner of our submitting to, and enduring Afflictions and Persecutions, that Patience and quiet Submission to the Divine Will ought to be exercised therein.
But 2. It denotes further something of the manner of our submitting to, and enduring Afflictions and Persecutions, that Patience and quiet Submission to the Divine Will ought to be exercised therein.
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It becomes not Christians when at any time they are under Afflictions in any kind, to be Tumultuous and Unquiet, both to themselves and others about them,
It becomes not Christians when At any time they Are under Afflictions in any kind, to be Tumultuous and Unquiet, both to themselves and Others about them,
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but to remember that a State of Affliction is a special Season, wherein we are called upon to Exercise the Grace of Patience and to fortify our selves therein;
but to Remember that a State of Affliction is a special Season, wherein we Are called upon to Exercise the Grace of Patience and to fortify our selves therein;
2. From a believing consideration of this further, that God doth not delight in Mens Afflictions meerly for themselves, that he doth not Afflict willingly,
2. From a believing consideration of this further, that God does not delight in Men's Afflictions merely for themselves, that he does not Afflict willingly,
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These Truths and such as these, are things which being really believed, and duely considered, are apt to quiet and compose the Spirits of Men under Afflictions,
These Truths and such as these, Are things which being really believed, and duly considered, Are apt to quiet and compose the Spirits of Men under Afflictions,
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and to make them of a patient submissive frame of Spirit, these are the things which must enable the Soul in a State of Affliction, to say heartily with Job, Shall we receive good at the hands of God,
and to make them of a patient submissive frame of Spirit, these Are the things which must enable the Soul in a State of Affliction, to say heartily with Job, Shall we receive good At the hands of God,
This patient and quiet Submission to the afflicting hand of God, as it doth arise from the Exercise of Faith, is likewise included in this enduring Affliction here spoken of,
This patient and quiet Submission to the afflicting hand of God, as it does arise from the Exercise of Faith, is likewise included in this enduring Affliction Here spoken of,
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I need not stand long to explain the nature of true Blessedness, let it suffice for the present, that true blessedness so far as attainable here in this World, consists in the Love and Favour of God through Christ,
I need not stand long to explain the nature of true Blessedness, let it suffice for the present, that true blessedness so Far as attainable Here in this World, consists in the Love and Favour of God through christ,
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That which I shall further descend unto, shall be to shew and prove in some Particulars, that the Man that endureth Temptation, is indeed an Happy and a Blessed Man:
That which I shall further descend unto, shall be to show and prove in Some Particulars, that the Man that Endureth Temptation, is indeed an Happy and a Blessed Man:
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And this will be evident if we consider, 1. That this is plainly asserted concerning a patient enduring of some kind of Afflictions and Temptations, I mean Persecution for Righteousness sake, that they being patiently submitted to, to the end, do certainly give a Right and Title to true blessedness;
And this will be evident if we Consider, 1. That this is plainly asserted Concerning a patient enduring of Some kind of Afflictions and Temptations, I mean Persecution for Righteousness sake, that they being patiently submitted to, to the end, do Certainly give a Right and Title to true blessedness;
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thus saith our Saviour who is Truth it self, Matth. 5.10. &c. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven:
thus Says our Saviour who is Truth it self, Matthew 5.10. etc. Blessed Are they which Are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven:
Now though Persecutions for Righteousness sake are that sort of Afflictions, which being chosen and submitted to, rather then Men will run into known and wilful Sin,
Now though Persecutions for Righteousness sake Are that sort of Afflictions, which being chosen and submitted to, rather then Men will run into known and wilful since,
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yet any other Affliction, which being also a Temptation to sin, yet is so endured with Patience and Constancy, out of a Principle of Faith in God through Christ,
yet any other Affliction, which being also a Temptation to since, yet is so endured with Patience and Constancy, out of a Principle of Faith in God through christ,
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as that the Temptation doth not finally prevail upon the Soul, must suitably be concluded in a parity of Reason, to give a Right and Title to true Blessedness.
as that the Temptation does not finally prevail upon the Soul, must suitably be concluded in a parity of Reason, to give a Right and Title to true Blessedness.
2. Let us further consider, that this enduring Temptation, as it hath been before explained, doth carry in it necessarily the exercise of Grace, of Faith and Patience,
2. Let us further Consider, that this enduring Temptation, as it hath been before explained, does carry in it necessarily the exercise of Grace, of Faith and Patience,
and quiet Submission to the Divine Will, and a Resolution to embrace a Suffering State and Condition, rather then to Sin against God, all this hath been already proved.
and quiet Submission to the Divine Will, and a Resolution to embrace a Suffering State and Condition, rather then to since against God, all this hath been already proved.
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for this is the certain condition of every truely gracious Person, of every one who hath the Image of God, reimplanted upon his Soul, which consists in righteousness and true holiness,
for this is the certain condition of every truly gracious Person, of every one who hath the Image of God, reimplanted upon his Soul, which consists in righteousness and true holiness,
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When 'tis here said, that blessed is the man that endureth Temptation, 'tis not hereby to be understood, that every one who suffers Affliction here in this World, hath forthwith hereupon a Right and Title to Blessedness in that other World, for this is certainly false;
When it's Here said, that blessed is the man that Endureth Temptation, it's not hereby to be understood, that every one who suffers Affliction Here in this World, hath forthwith hereupon a Right and Title to Blessedness in that other World, for this is Certainly false;
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and yet such is their sinfulness, their sottish Ignorance, and carelesness of the Welfare of their Souls, that we have no reason to think or believe that they are likely to be happy and blessed in that other World.
and yet such is their sinfulness, their sottish Ignorance, and carelessness of the Welfare of their Souls, that we have no reason to think or believe that they Are likely to be happy and blessed in that other World.
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But when Men do endure Afflictions and Temptations, so as to exercise the Grace of God under them, by chosing Affliction rather then Sin, by the exercise of Faith and Patience,
But when Men do endure Afflictions and Temptations, so as to exercise the Grace of God under them, by choosing Affliction rather then since, by the exercise of Faith and Patience,
3. And lastly, The last evidence that I shall give of the Truth of this, that the Man is blessed that endureth Temptation, shall be taken from the Reason and Evidence, which the Apostle gives of this matter here in my Text;
3. And lastly, The last evidence that I shall give of the Truth of this, that the Man is blessed that Endureth Temptation, shall be taken from the Reason and Evidence, which the Apostle gives of this matter Here in my Text;
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1. We have here the evidence, which the Apostle gives, whereby it may appear that such a Person is blessed, it consists in these words, he shall receive the Crown of Life, that is, he shall be made partaker of the Happiness of Heaven, which consists in a perfection of Holiness,
1. We have Here the evidence, which the Apostle gives, whereby it may appear that such a Person is blessed, it consists in these words, he shall receive the Crown of Life, that is, he shall be made partaker of the Happiness of Heaven, which consists in a perfection of Holiness,
and a full and uninterrupted enjoyment of God in Glory and Bliss, together with a Separation for ever of every thing, that may any way prove a disturbance to the Soul. In that State all Tears shall be wiped away from the Eyes of Believers,
and a full and uninterrupted enjoyment of God in Glory and Bliss, together with a Separation for ever of every thing, that may any Way prove a disturbance to the Soul. In that State all Tears shall be wiped away from the Eyes of Believers,
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yea their very Souls, and therefore because they are an expression of the chiefest of Enjoyments, which this World doth afford, they are made use of to express that Superlative happiness, which is to be enjoyed in Heaven:
yea their very Souls, and Therefore Because they Are an expression of the chiefest of Enjoyments, which this World does afford, they Are made use of to express that Superlative happiness, which is to be enjoyed in Heaven:
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And this is yet further hinted and set forth from hence, that 'tis called a Crown of Life. The Crowns which this lower World doth afford, are but corruptible Crowns, Kingdoms as well as Kings, are here below liable to Ruine and Mortality;
And this is yet further hinted and Set forth from hence, that it's called a Crown of Life. The Crowns which this lower World does afford, Are but corruptible Crowns, Kingdoms as well as Kings, Are Here below liable to Ruin and Mortality;
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but the Crown which is here spoken of, is an Incorruptible Crown, 'tis all made of Amarants, 'tis Everlasting, 'tis a Crown of Life, Death can not touch it, any more than 'tis possible for Death to become Life;
but the Crown which is Here spoken of, is an Incorruptible Crown, it's all made of Amarants, it's Everlasting, it's a Crown of Life, Death can not touch it, any more than it's possible for Death to become Life;
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Hence 'tis suitably called an Inheritance, Incorruptible, Ʋndefiled that Fadeth not away, 1. Pet. 1.4. Those that shall possess this Crown, are Immortal in their Souls, and shall be made Immortal in their Bodies;
Hence it's suitably called an Inheritance, Incorruptible, Ʋndefiled that Fades not away, 1. Pet. 1.4. Those that shall possess this Crown, Are Immortal in their Souls, and shall be made Immortal in their Bodies;
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2. We have in these Words further, the reason the Apostle gives, why so it is, That they that endure Temptation shall enjoy the Crown of Life, and that consists in the last words, 'tis no other then what God hath promised to them that Love Him:
2. We have in these Words further, the reason the Apostle gives, why so it is, That they that endure Temptation shall enjoy the Crown of Life, and that consists in the last words, it's no other then what God hath promised to them that Love Him:
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and that do eye God by Faith and Patience, and quietly submit to the Divine Will, in all their Sufferings, these must needs be Persons who do truly Love God above all,
and that do eye God by Faith and Patience, and quietly submit to the Divine Will, in all their Sufferings, these must needs be Persons who do truly Love God above all,
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and have chosen him for their everlasting Portion and Blessedness, and therefore they must needs be the Persons that shall enjoy the Crown of Life. But
and have chosen him for their everlasting Portion and Blessedness, and Therefore they must needs be the Persons that shall enjoy the Crown of Life. But
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but when this is done, when he hath sufficiently tried and exercised his Servants, (and he alone knows when this is sufficiently done) then they shall receive the Crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him;
but when this is done, when he hath sufficiently tried and exercised his Servants, (and he alone knows when this is sufficiently done) then they shall receive the Crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him;
which is the last Consideration, whence it doth appear, that such Persons as do thus endure Afflictions and Temptations, are happy and blessed Persons.
which is the last Consideration, whence it does appear, that such Persons as do thus endure Afflictions and Temptations, Are happy and blessed Persons.
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how to behave our selves with relation to Afflictions and Persecutions, which we may meet with in the course of our Lives, on the one hand, we should not court them,
how to behave our selves with Relation to Afflictions and Persecutions, which we may meet with in the course of our Lives, on the one hand, we should not court them,
then a course of known and wilful Sin, and when we are under Afflictions behave ourselves with that Patience and quiet Submission to the Will of God, which becomes Persons that live by Faith, and not by Sense meerly:
then a course of known and wilful since, and when we Are under Afflictions behave ourselves with that Patience and quiet Submission to the Will of God, which becomes Persons that live by Faith, and not by Sense merely:
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the reason of all this is plain, because that Afflictions when thus chosen and endured, do but prepare and fit the Soul, for eternal Happiness and Blessedness;
the reason of all this is plain, Because that Afflictions when thus chosen and endured, do but prepare and fit the Soul, for Eternal Happiness and Blessedness;
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We may hence comfort our selves with relation to the death and departure of such Friends, who having it may be, been exercised with great Afflictions and Temptations,
We may hence Comfort our selves with Relation to the death and departure of such Friends, who having it may be, been exercised with great Afflictions and Temptations,
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concerning such we have much reason to comfort our selves with hopes, that by their death they are entred into a State of Blessedness, that God having sufficiently tried them,
Concerning such we have much reason to Comfort our selves with hope's, that by their death they Are entered into a State of Blessedness, that God having sufficiently tried them,
and purified them in the Furnace of Affliction, hath suitably by Death received them to that Place and State, wherein they enjoy the Crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that Love Him.
and purified them in the Furnace of Affliction, hath suitably by Death received them to that Place and State, wherein they enjoy the Crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that Love Him.
1. He was one that hath for many Years, been Tutored by God in the School of Affliction, it hath been his Portion to be exercised with many Trials and Temptations;
1. He was one that hath for many years, been Tutored by God in the School of Affliction, it hath been his Portion to be exercised with many Trials and Temptations;
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besides several Afflictions that are more ordinary, he hath for several Years been exercised, and of late more frequently than in former times, by those two severe Diseases, the Stone and the Gout, of which we may say, that whereas Diseases are wont to be distinguisht ordinarily, into such as are Acute, such as are Sharp in the pains that attend them,
beside several Afflictions that Are more ordinary, he hath for several years been exercised, and of late more frequently than in former times, by those two severe Diseases, the Stone and the Gout, of which we may say, that whereas Diseases Are wont to be distinguished ordinarily, into such as Are Acute, such as Are Sharp in the pains that attend them,
as it was usual formerly, and as 'tis supposed by peircing into his Bowels, put an end to all his Pains and Dolours, by putting an end to his Life. But
as it was usual formerly, and as it's supposed by piercing into his Bowels, put an end to all his Pains and Dolours, by putting an end to his Life. But
2. Let us consider, for our own Edification as well as for his Honour, his Behaviour under all those Afflictions which he laboured under: 1. As for his Behaviour under those great pains which he was frequently visited with;
2. Let us Consider, for our own Edification as well as for his Honour, his Behaviour under all those Afflictions which he laboured under: 1. As for his Behaviour under those great pains which he was frequently visited with;
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because he could not with clearness of Judgment comply in every thing, which the demands of the Government (which was no doubt, a great Affliction to him) it was for the good temper and moderation of it, every whit as exemplary as the former instances of his Patience, under his pains and dolours were.
Because he could not with clearness of Judgement comply in every thing, which the demands of the Government (which was no doubt, a great Affliction to him) it was for the good temper and moderation of it, every whit as exemplary as the former instances of his Patience, under his pains and dolours were.
that this was really true, I shall make out unto you by some few Instances: 1. From that temper and moderation of Judgment, which he exprest in matters that are under Controversy;
that this was really true, I shall make out unto you by Some few Instances: 1. From that temper and moderation of Judgement, which he expressed in matters that Are under Controversy;
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which I the rather mention, that it may serve as a standing and grateful acknowledgment of that incouragement, which he gave from time to time to my Ministry. 3. and lastly, Another instance was a passage which he uttered to some that watched with him, not many days before his Death;
which I the rather mention, that it may serve as a standing and grateful acknowledgment of that encouragement, which he gave from time to time to my Ministry. 3. and lastly, another instance was a passage which he uttered to Some that watched with him, not many days before his Death;
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That in the choice of a Successor to him in his Ministry, they should labour to fix upon one of a quiet temper and moderate Principles, upon one that would rather be an healer than an enlarger of our breaches:
That in the choice of a Successor to him in his Ministry, they should labour to fix upon one of a quiet temper and moderate Principles, upon one that would rather be an healer than an enlarger of our Breaches:
Which Advice suitably it will become you to take care to observe, as you value that easiness of Conversation, which hath been hitherto preserved amongst us here in this place:
Which advice suitably it will become you to take care to observe, as you valve that easiness of Conversation, which hath been hitherto preserved among us Here in this place:
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And for the further enforcing of this Advice of his, give me leave to add a passage that he imparted to me, concerning the sense of that Reverend Person, under whose conduct he was,
And for the further enforcing of this advice of his, give me leave to add a passage that he imparted to me, Concerning the sense of that Reverend Person, under whose conduct he was,
to wit, That that Reverend Person judged that those who were serious and sober amongst the Conformists, were much wiser and more to be valued than those forward Professors, that were so ready upon account of little matters, to break the Ʋnion and to Separate from the Communion of the Church established by Law.
to wit, That that Reverend Person judged that those who were serious and Sobrium among the Conformists, were much Wiser and more to be valued than those forward Professors, that were so ready upon account of little matters, to break the Ʋnion and to Separate from the Communion of the Church established by Law.
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And indeed he hath said so much by way of Apology for the Conformists, in the compass of one Page, which you will find in the 46 Chap. of his Houshold Catechism, in the beginning of the Answer to the 11 Question, as gave occasion to a Person of Eminency to say in my hearing, that he wondred, how that reverend Person mist being a Conformist.
And indeed he hath said so much by Way of Apology for the Conformists, in the compass of one Page, which you will find in the 46 Chap. of his Household Catechism, in the beginning of the Answer to the 11 Question, as gave occasion to a Person of Eminency to say in my hearing, that he wondered, how that reverend Person missed being a Conformist.
These particulars I mention the rather in order to the confirming you against the thoughts of any such Person in your choice, whose Principles may lead him to go up into the breach to no other purpose,
These particulars I mention the rather in order to the confirming you against the thoughts of any such Person in your choice, whose Principles may led him to go up into the breach to no other purpose,
3d. Place, But that we should conclude, that he in particulars is interessed in that Blessedness, which in my Text by the Spirit of God, is intailed upon such Persons;
3d. Place, But that we should conclude, that he in particulars is interested in that Blessedness, which in my Text by the Spirit of God, is intailed upon such Persons;
when 'tis said, Blessed is the man that endureth Temptations, for when he is tried he shall receive the Crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
when it's said, Blessed is the man that Endureth Temptations, for when he is tried he shall receive the Crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
