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HEB. 1.1, 2. God who at sundry times, and in divers manners spake in time past unto the Fathers by the Prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, &c.
HEBREW. 1.1, 2. God who At sundry times, and in diverse manners spoke in time passed unto the Father's by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, etc.
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IN these words we have (as I have before shewed) 1. A description of Revelation, 'tis God's speaking, or declaring his Will to Mankind.
IN these words we have (as I have before showed) 1. A description of Revelation, it's God's speaking, or declaring his Will to Mankind.
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2. The Certainty of that Revelation, 'tis by way of Declaration, God who at sundry times, &c. spake.
2. The Certainty of that Revelation, it's by Way of Declaration, God who At sundry times, etc. spoke.
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3. The Order observed in that Revelation, as to Time, Manner, and Persons; In time past by the Prophets, and in the last days by his Son.
3. The Order observed in that Revelation, as to Time, Manner, and Persons; In time passed by the prophets, and in the last days by his Son.
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4. The Perfection and Completion of all, 'tis in these last days by his Son. It's the Third that I am at this time to enter upon; viz. ▪
4. The Perfection and Completion of all, it's in these last days by his Son. It's the Third that I am At this time to enter upon; viz. ▪
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The Order observed in that Revelation, &c. Where, according to the Method laid down in the beginning of these Lectures,
The Order observed in that Revelation, etc. Where, according to the Method laid down in the beginning of these Lectures,
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1. I am to consider the several ways by which God did reveal himself in time past by the Prophets ; as by Inspirations, Visions, &c.
1. I am to Consider the several ways by which God did reveal himself in time passed by the prophets; as by Inspirations, Visions, etc.
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2. I am to shew the difference between Divine Inspirations on one hand, and Diabolical Illusions, Natural Impressions,
2. I am to show the difference between Divine Inspirations on one hand, and Diabolical Illusions, Natural Impressions,
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and Delusory Imaginations on the other.
and Delusory Imaginations on the other.
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3. I am to consider the several Periods of Divine Revelation, before the Law, under the Law, and under the Gospel;
3. I am to Consider the several Periods of Divine Revelation, before the Law, under the Law, and under the Gospel;
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and the gradual Progress of it from first to last, from the lower to the higher degree,
and the gradual Progress of it from First to last, from the lower to the higher degree,
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and the perpetual respect one had to the other.
and the perpetual respect one had to the other.
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4. I am to shew why God did thus gradually, and at sundry times, proceed in revealing his Will to Mankind,
4. I am to show why God did thus gradually, and At sundry times, proceed in revealing his Will to Mankind,
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and not at first as fully and perfectly as by his Son.
and not At First as Fully and perfectly as by his Son.
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1. I am to consider the several Ways by which God did reveal himself in time past by the Prophets.
1. I am to Consider the several Ways by which God did reveal himself in time passed by the prophets.
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When we are treating of Revelation, we are to consider that it is like Light, to be known by it self;
When we Are treating of Revelation, we Are to Consider that it is like Light, to be known by it self;
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and that the best way therefore is to take the Scripture it self for our Guide in the matters belonging thereunto;
and that the best Way Therefore is to take the Scripture it self for our Guide in the matters belonging thereunto;
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without which, how Learnedly soever men may discourse upon this Argument, 'tis to as little purpose as if we should go about to compile a History of the Invisible World,
without which, how Learnedly soever men may discourse upon this Argument, it's to as little purpose as if we should go about to compile a History of the Invisible World,
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and of all the Transactions in it from time to time, which we have no Conversation nor Acquaintance with.
and of all the Transactions in it from time to time, which we have no Conversation nor Acquaintance with.
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We see how Vain (though Ingenious) the Attempts of many Inquisitive Persons have been, notwithstanding the Improvements by Telescopes, &c. for their assistance, to give us any tolerable Account of the Solar and Lunary Worlds;
We see how Vain (though Ingenious) the Attempts of many Inquisitive Persons have been, notwithstanding the Improvements by Telescopes, etc. for their assistance, to give us any tolerable Account of the Solar and Lunary World's;
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and after much and indefatigable Pains, they are not able to say this is Land, and that Water;
and After much and indefatigable Pains, they Are not able to say this is Land, and that Water;
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or whether neither of the two. And we talk as much at random, when we leave the beaten Track of Scripture,
or whither neither of the two. And we talk as much At random, when we leave the beaten Track of Scripture,
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and think to find out by our own Reason what we must understand by Revelation alone.
and think to find out by our own Reason what we must understand by Revelation alone.
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We can only think and discourse of such Subjects, as we keep that Clue in our hand;
We can only think and discourse of such Subject's, as we keep that clue in our hand;
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and therefore laying aside all manner of Conjectures, and the Speculations of the Jewish or Christian Rabbies upon the Argument in hand, I shall solely keep my self to the Rule of Scripture.
and Therefore laying aside all manner of Conjectures, and the Speculations of the Jewish or Christian Rabbies upon the Argument in hand, I shall solely keep my self to the Rule of Scripture.
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All I pretend, is to compare Scripture with it self, and to try if by putting these things together,
All I pretend, is to compare Scripture with it self, and to try if by putting these things together,
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and laying them in order, I can contribute any thing to the Explication of so obscure and intricate an Argument.
and laying them in order, I can contribute any thing to the Explication of so Obscure and intricate an Argument.
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There are several Terms made use of in Scripture with reference to this Subject, and for the signification of the way by which God did reveal and make himself known to Mankind;
There Are several Terms made use of in Scripture with Referente to this Subject, and for the signification of the Way by which God did reveal and make himself known to Mankind;
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and they are, Inspiration, Vision, Dreams, and Voices. 1. Inspiration. So Job [ 32.8. ] saith, The inspiration of the Almighty gave them [ men ] understanding.
and they Are, Inspiration, Vision, Dreams, and Voices. 1. Inspiration. So Job [ 32.8. ] Says, The inspiration of the Almighty gave them [ men ] understanding.
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And the Scripture is said to have been given by Inspiration of God, 1 Tim. 3.16.
And the Scripture is said to have been given by Inspiration of God, 1 Tim. 3.16.
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Now it seems to be called Inspiration, because it is insensibly communicated and breathed as it were into the Soul,
Now it seems to be called Inspiration, Because it is insensibly communicated and breathed as it were into the Soul,
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as the Soul was into the Body;
as the Soul was into the Body;
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to which the Phrase in Job has a plain reference, where the same word NONLATINALPHABET is used, which is used Gen. 2.7. when God is said to breathe into Adam the breath of life :
to which the Phrase in Job has a plain Referente, where the same word is used, which is used Gen. 2.7. when God is said to breathe into Adam the breath of life:
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And by which term it is properly and evidently distinguished from all the other Species of Divine Communications.
And by which term it is properly and evidently distinguished from all the other Species of Divine Communications.
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For all the rest are sensible ways, whether by Representation, as Visions or Dreams; or by Action, as Voices;
For all the rest Are sensible ways, whither by Representation, as Visions or Dreams; or by Actium, as Voices;
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but this comes as Life came into the Body, or Air comes into the Lungs, without any such kind of Perception or Sensation.
but this comes as Life Come into the Body, or Air comes into the Lungs, without any such kind of Perception or Sensation.
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Now there is a Threefold Inspiration; (1.) That which is purely Natural: So 'tis said of God, who hath put wisdom into the inward parts, Job 38.16.
Now there is a Threefold Inspiration; (1.) That which is purely Natural: So it's said of God, who hath put Wisdom into the inward parts, Job 38.16.
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And he is said to instruct the plowman to discretion, Isa. 28.26. This is no other than a Disposition infused, and connatural with the Soul it self;
And he is said to instruct the plowman to discretion, Isaiah 28.26. This is no other than a Disposition infused, and connatural with the Soul it self;
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and that afterward in process of time ripens, and comes to be a Power or Principle,
and that afterwards in process of time ripens, and comes to be a Power or Principle,
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and even a Habit, by action and observation. (2.) There is a Providential Inspiration;
and even a Habit, by actium and observation. (2.) There is a Providential Inspiration;
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when God by some After-Act of his Providence, and for some special Service, doth either give Life to such a Natural Power and Inherent Disposition,
when God by Some After-Act of his Providence, and for Some special Service, does either give Life to such a Natural Power and Inherent Disposition,
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or else infuses a new Disposition or Power into the Soul. This seems to have been the Case of Bezaleel, and Aboliab, and others, into whom God is said to have put wisdom and understanding, to know how to work all manner of Work;
or Else infuses a new Disposition or Power into the Soul. This seems to have been the Case of Bezaleel, and Aboliab, and Others, into whom God is said to have put Wisdom and understanding, to know how to work all manner of Work;
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and yet of the same persons 'tis said, whose heart stirred them up, Exod. 32.1, 2. That is, God did chuse them out,
and yet of the same Persons it's said, whose heart stirred them up, Exod 32.1, 2. That is, God did choose them out,
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as being of themselves well disposed and fitted for that Employment, and after an Extraordinary Manner,
as being of themselves well disposed and fitted for that Employment, and After an Extraordinary Manner,
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and by a Supernatural Assistance qualified them further for it.
and by a Supernatural Assistance qualified them further for it.
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And from the Consideration of the difference between Men and Men, and indeed between a Man and himself,
And from the Consideration of the difference between Men and Men, and indeed between a Man and himself,
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when from some imperceptible beginning he comes to advance beyond others, and even beyond himself in Knowledge, Wisdom,
when from Some imperceptible beginning he comes to advance beyond Others, and even beyond himself in Knowledge, Wisdom,
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and Success, the World has been inclin'd to think there was somewhat of a peculiar Inspiration in it.
and Success, the World has been inclined to think there was somewhat of a peculiar Inspiration in it.
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Whence that Saying of the Heathen Orator, Nemo Vir Magnus sine afflatu Divino unquàm fuit :
Whence that Saying of the Heathen Orator, Nemo Vir Magnus sine afflatu Divino unquàm fuit:
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No one ever came to be a Great Man, or attained to any extraordinary Eminence in Knowledge or Skill, but by a Divine Illumination.
No one ever Come to be a Great Man, or attained to any extraordinary Eminence in Knowledge or Skill, but by a Divine Illumination.
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(3.) There is an Inspiration purely Supernatural; that is immediately, wholly, and only from God.
(3.) There is an Inspiration purely Supernatural; that is immediately, wholly, and only from God.
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Of this sort is that Divine Influx commonly known by the term of Regeneration, when God so changes the Heart by the Powerful Operation of his Holy Spirit, that it's said to be New, Ezek. 36.26.
Of this sort is that Divine Influx commonly known by the term of Regeneration, when God so changes the Heart by the Powerful Operation of his Holy Spirit, that it's said to be New, Ezekiel 36.26.
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But that which is more to our purpose, is when God in Daniel 's Phrase, chap. 2.22.
But that which is more to our purpose, is when God in daniel is Phrase, chap. 2.22.
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revealeth the deep and secret things, and doth communicate his Will, so that the Person conceives,Revealeth the deep and secret things, and does communicate his Will, so that the Person conceives,
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and thinks and acts, as the Divine Power would have him conceive, think, and act.
and thinks and acts, as the Divine Power would have him conceive, think, and act.
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It being here, as with the Soul in the Body, which is the Principle of all Vital Motion;
It being Here, as with the Soul in the Body, which is the Principle of all Vital Motion;
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for though the Body be in its contrivance admirably adapted for all Offices to which the Organs of it are to serve,
for though the Body be in its contrivance admirably adapted for all Offices to which the Organs of it Are to serve,
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if there were a Soul in it;
if there were a Soul in it;
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yet it is the Soul that must make the Eye to see, and the Foot to move,
yet it is the Soul that must make the Eye to see, and the Foot to move,
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and the Tongue to speak, or else there will be no Sight, Motion, nor Speech.
and the Tongue to speak, or Else there will be no Sighed, Motion, nor Speech.
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So it is here in Divine Inspiration of this sort, where the Spirit of God is to the Soul, what the Soul is to the Body,
So it is Here in Divine Inspiration of this sort, where the Spirit of God is to the Soul, what the Soul is to the Body,
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and must make all those Impressions upon it, must infuse the Power of conceiving and thinking,
and must make all those Impressions upon it, must infuse the Power of conceiving and thinking,
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or rather those Conceptions and Thoughts, those Notions and Ideas of Things, nay, that Matter.
or rather those Conceptions and Thoughts, those Notions and Ideas of Things, nay, that Matter.
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So that the Person Inspired doth not think his own Thoughts, nor order his own Conceptions,
So that the Person Inspired does not think his own Thoughts, nor order his own Conceptions,
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nor form his own Notions, nor use his own Words (where these are Inspired) as far as he is Inspired.
nor from his own Notions, nor use his own Words (where these Are Inspired) as Far as he is Inspired.
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Not that his Reason is not in operation, (as it is in Raptures, Visions,
Not that his Reason is not in operation, (as it is in Raptures, Visions,
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and Dreams, where the Rational Powers are bound up as it were by Sleep for the present),
and Dreams, where the Rational Powers Are bound up as it were by Sleep for the present),
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but that these Infusions proceeding not from any Reasoning in themselves, but from an External and Supernatural Cause, it is by that Cause determined to the Matter that is Inspired.
but that these Infusions proceeding not from any Reasoning in themselves, but from an External and Supernatural Cause, it is by that Cause determined to the Matter that is Inspired.
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As a Prompter doth suggest the Matter, or dictate the Words to the Interpreter he makes use of;
As a Prompter does suggest the Matter, or dictate the Words to the Interpreter he makes use of;
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which are not to be esteemed the Words or Thoughts of the Interpreter, but of the Suggester.
which Are not to be esteemed the Words or Thoughts of the Interpreter, but of the Suggester.
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As our Saviour saith to his Disciples, When they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak;
As our Saviour Says to his Disciples, When they deliver you up, take no Thought how or what you shall speak;
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for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak:
for it shall be given you in that same hour what you shall speak:
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For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of the Father which speaketh in you. Matth. 10.19, 10.For it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of the Father which speaks in you. Matthew 10.19, 10.
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Now as it was the Spirit of God speaking in them, that did in that case dictate and guide them in all they said,
Now as it was the Spirit of God speaking in them, that did in that case dictate and guide them in all they said,
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so that they spake with such Authority and Ability, such Wisdom and Elocution, without any Premeditation,
so that they spoke with such authority and Ability, such Wisdom and Elocution, without any Premeditation,
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as all their Adversaries were not able to gainsay or resist, Luke 21.15.; (as we find in the Instance of St. Stephen, Acts 6.10.)
as all their Adversaries were not able to gainsay or resist, Lycia 21.15.; (as we find in the Instance of Saint Stephen, Acts 6.10.)
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So it was after the same manner that the Divine Spirit did breathe upon the mind (as our Saviour on the Apostles in an external way, the signification of the internal, John 20.22.) in a way imperceptible;
So it was After the same manner that the Divine Spirit did breathe upon the mind (as our Saviour on the Apostles in an external Way, the signification of the internal, John 20.22.) in a Way imperceptible;
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and did so insinuate it self, that it became, as it were, one Spirit with theirs,
and did so insinuate it self, that it became, as it were, one Spirit with theirs,
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and they thought as the Spirit dispos'd them to think, as well as spake as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2.4. This was thinking and speaking by Inspiration:
and they Thought as the Spirit disposed them to think, as well as spoke as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2.4. This was thinking and speaking by Inspiration:
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And this being the most eminent way of God's communicating his Will to Mankind, is call'd Revelation in the New Testament especially, it being immediate, without the intervention of Visions, And this being the most eminent Way of God's communicating his Will to Mankind, is called Revelation in the New Testament especially, it being immediate, without the intervention of Visions,
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or Extasies, or Voices, or any other means than it self;
or Ecstasies, or Voices, or any other means than it self;
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and this was the way by which the Apostles received their Revelation, called a Revealing by the Spirit.
and this was the Way by which the Apostles received their Revelation, called a Revealing by the Spirit.
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2. Another way by which God revealed himself, was Vision, or Sight.
2. another Way by which God revealed himself, was Vision, or Sighed.
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This was so common, that all the ways of Revelation are sometimes set forth by this term.
This was so Common, that all the ways of Revelation Are sometime Set forth by this term.
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A Vision is the Representation of an Object, as in a Glass which places the Visage before us;
A Vision is the Representation of an Object, as in a Glass which places the Visage before us;
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and by which we have as clear a view of the things thus represented, as if they were the things themselves,
and by which we have as clear a view of the things thus represented, as if they were the things themselves,
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and not the Images or appearances of them.
and not the Images or appearances of them.
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And therefore though the external senses are herein bound up, and, as it were, laid asleep in a Trance;
And Therefore though the external Senses Are herein bound up, and, as it were, laid asleep in a Trance;
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yet the things presented at that time to the imagination, and intended as a Revelation of something to happen or to be done, are as plain,
yet the things presented At that time to the imagination, and intended as a Revelation of something to happen or to be done, Are as plain,
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and evident, as sensible Objects that lie open to the sense.
and evident, as sensible Objects that lie open to the sense.
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Thus Balaam describes it as to himself, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance,
Thus balaam describes it as to himself, who saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance,
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but having his eyes open, Numb. 24.16. that is, though he had not the exercise of his outward senses;but having his eyes open, Numb. 24.16. that is, though he had not the exercise of his outward Senses;
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and so his eyes were of no more use to him when open than if they were shut,
and so his eyes were of no more use to him when open than if they were shut,
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yet he evidently saw whatever was presented to his mind.
yet he evidently saw whatever was presented to his mind.
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Thus St. Paul as clearly saw our Saviour by a Representation or Vision, when he was in a Trance in the Temple, as he did when he actually and visibly appear'd to him at Mid-day on the way to Damascus. Thus Saint Paul as clearly saw our Saviour by a Representation or Vision, when he was in a Trance in the Temple, as he did when he actually and visibly appeared to him At Midday on the Way to Damascus.
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In this case things imaginary are as if they were real, remote as if they were near, future as if present, and secret as if open;
In this case things imaginary Are as if they were real, remote as if they were near, future as if present, and secret as if open;
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that is, what sight, presence, and knowledge is to us in things sensible when we are awake,
that is, what sighed, presence, and knowledge is to us in things sensible when we Are awake,
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and have the full exercise of our outward senses; that is Vision to the Visionaries, to such as are in an Extasy.
and have the full exercise of our outward Senses; that is Vision to the Visionaries, to such as Are in an Ecstasy.
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This will be farther illustrated by a reflection upon these several particulars;
This will be farther illustrated by a reflection upon these several particulars;
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to which (if I mistake not) all the instances of this kind may be reduced. As
to which (if I mistake not) all the instances of this kind may be reduced. As
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1. In Vision things imaginary and internal are represented as evidently as if they were real and external.
1. In Vision things imaginary and internal Are represented as evidently as if they were real and external.
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Thus much is intimated in the case of St. Peter ;
Thus much is intimated in the case of Saint Peter;
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of whom 'tis said, when the Angel smote him, and the chains fell off from his hands; of whom it's said, when the Angel smote him, and the chains fell off from his hands;
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he wist not that it was true which was done by the angel, but thought be saw a vision. he wist not that it was true which was done by the angel, but Thought be saw a vision.
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From whence it follows, that all this (which he found to be real when he came to himself) might have been represented by way of Vision;
From whence it follows, that all this (which he found to be real when he Come to himself) might have been represented by Way of Vision;
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and things thereby represented are as evidently proposed to the Mind, as outward Objects can be to the Eye.
and things thereby represented Are as evidently proposed to the Mind, as outward Objects can be to the Eye.
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Thus it was with the same Apostle when he fell into a Trance, and saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him,
Thus it was with the same Apostle when he fell into a Trance, and saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him,
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as it had been a great sheet, knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth;
as it had been a great sheet, knit At the four corners, and let down to the earth;
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wherein were all manner of four-footed beasts of the earth, &c. Acts 10.10, &c. Of this kind of Vision, were Jeremiah 's wearing a linnen Girdle, wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, etc. Acts 10.10, etc. Of this kind of Vision, were Jeremiah is wearing a linen Girdle,
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and his hiding it afterwards in a hole by Euphrates ;
and his hiding it afterwards in a hold by Euphrates;
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and his taking a cup of fury at the Lord's hand, and causing all Nations to drink of it.
and his taking a cup of fury At the Lord's hand, and causing all nations to drink of it.
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Of the same kind were Ezekiel 's eating of the Roll, his typical laying Siege to Jerusalem, and an hundred things more in that and other Prophetical Books.
Of the same kind were Ezekielem is eating of the Roll, his typical laying Siege to Jerusalem, and an hundred things more in that and other Prophetical Books.
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In which cases, when the things represented are wholly imaginary, and never existent, what is in Phrase positively said of them, is to be supplied with as it were ;
In which cases, when the things represented Are wholly imaginary, and never existent, what is in Phrase positively said of them, is to be supplied with as it were;
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as in the aforesaid Vision of St. Peter, when it is said Peter saw heaven opened, and a sheet descending, &c. it being not a thing really done,
as in the aforesaid Vision of Saint Peter, when it is said Peter saw heaven opened, and a sheet descending, etc. it being not a thing really done,
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but only by Representation, it is to be understood, That he, as it were, saw Heaven opened.
but only by Representation, it is to be understood, That he, as it were, saw Heaven opened.
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2. In Vision things remote are represented as present, and the Visionary has all the advantage of sight in things presented to the Eye without the use of sight, or change of place.
2. In Vision things remote Are represented as present, and the Visionary has all the advantage of sighed in things presented to the Eye without the use of sighed, or change of place.
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So Ezekiel, when a Captive in Chald•ea, had the state of Jerusalem (as it was then in fact) set before him;
So Ezekielem, when a Captive in Chald•ea, had the state of Jerusalem (as it was then in fact) Set before him;
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whither he was brought in the visions of God, and as evidently saw all things that were at that time transacted in the Temple,
whither he was brought in the visions of God, and as evidently saw all things that were At that time transacted in the Temple,
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as if he had been actually there:
as if he had been actually there:
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And even the secret practices of the Elders and Priests in the most retired corners were at that distance exactly represented to him;
And even the secret practices of the Elders and Priests in the most retired corners were At that distance exactly represented to him;
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so that if he had been personally with them, they had not been more visible to him.
so that if he had been personally with them, they had not been more visible to him.
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There he beheld the Idols pourtrayed on the wall;
There he beheld the Idols portrayed on the wall;
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and the Seventy Men, or Sanhedrim, and Jaazaniah their Head, in the midst of them, with every Man his Censer in his hand,
and the Seventy Men, or Sanhedrim, and Jaazaniah their Head, in the midst of them, with every Man his Censer in his hand,
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and all the particulars as there described. 3. In Vision, things future are as evidently represented, as if they were present.
and all the particulars as there described. 3. In Vision, things future Are as evidently represented, as if they were present.
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Thus Saul when deprived of his Sight, saw in a Vision Ananias coming in, and by Imposition of hands restoring him to it;
Thus Saul when deprived of his Sighed, saw in a Vision Ananias coming in, and by Imposition of hands restoring him to it;
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and by which means, as described to him before-hand, he as perfectly knew Ananias, when he came to see,
and by which means, as described to him beforehand, he as perfectly knew Ananias, when he Come to see,
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as if he had afore time been conversant with him. From whence we may observe: (1.) That Vision is Supernatural;
as if he had afore time been conversant with him. From whence we may observe: (1.) That Vision is Supernatural;
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so in the Old Testament, Ezekiel saith, The hand of the Lord was upon me. And in the New, St. John saith, He was in the Spirit.
so in the Old Testament, Ezekielem Says, The hand of the Lord was upon me. And in the New, Saint John Says, He was in the Spirit.
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(2.) That it is Internal;
(2.) That it is Internal;
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when the Soul, tho' in the Body, yet for the present is as out of it,
when the Soul, though in the Body, yet for the present is as out of it,
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as to corporeal Sensations, and sees, perceives, and understands nothing by the external organs.
as to corporeal Sensations, and sees, perceives, and understands nothing by the external organs.
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Thus it was with St. Paul in his wonderful Rapture, when his Soul was in such an abstracted and elevated state, that he himself could not tell, whether he was in the body or out of the body.
Thus it was with Saint Paul in his wondered Rapture, when his Soul was in such an abstracted and elevated state, that he himself could not tell, whither he was in the body or out of the body.
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So that when the Name of Vision is given in Scripture to this way of Divine Communication, it is not from any use made of corporeal sight,
So that when the Name of Vision is given in Scripture to this Way of Divine Communication, it is not from any use made of corporeal sighed,
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or that it is entertain'd with any external objects;
or that it is entertained with any external objects;
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but because of the clearness and evidence of it, and a conformity it therein bears to outward and corporeal Sense.
but Because of the clearness and evidence of it, and a conformity it therein bears to outward and corporeal Sense.
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By which it is distinguished from external Representations, (which were also very frequent in those times of Revelation) of which there were two sorts more especially, viz.
By which it is distinguished from external Representations, (which were also very frequent in those times of Revelation) of which there were two sorts more especially, viz.
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(1.) That which the Jews call the Shechinah, which was God's manifestation of himself in a visible Glory and Majesty, without any form,
(1.) That which the jews call the Shechinah, which was God's manifestation of himself in a visible Glory and Majesty, without any from,
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as he did to the Patriarchs;
as he did to the Patriarchs;
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and afterwards it was the token of his special residence among his people the Jews, called therefore his dwelling between the cherubins.
and afterwards it was the token of his special residence among his people the jews, called Therefore his Dwelling between the Cherubim.
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(2.) Another way of appearance was by Angels, when they took upon them a humane form, by way of condescension to mankind,
(2.) another Way of appearance was by Angels, when they took upon them a humane from, by Way of condescension to mankind,
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and for a freer conversation with them; and from which form and umbrage, the Scripture terms them Men:
and for a freer Conversation with them; and from which from and umbrage, the Scripture terms them Men:
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but, besides what the Sequel of Scripture and common Sense shews, the Apostle hath taught us that they were Divine Messengers sent immediately from God, upon especial occasions and emergencies. but, beside what the Sequel of Scripture and Common Sense shows, the Apostle hath taught us that they were Divine Messengers sent immediately from God, upon especial occasions and emergencies.
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But the Schechinah, called The Glory of the Lord, was a Manifestation of the Divine Presence, and not a Revelation; But the Shechinah, called The Glory of the Lord, was a Manifestation of the Divine Presence, and not a Revelation;
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and the Angels were only Messengers of a Revelation: And so neither of them belong properly to this place.
and the Angels were only Messengers of a Revelation: And so neither of them belong properly to this place.
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3. Another way of Revelation was by Dreams.
3. another Way of Revelation was by Dreams.
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There is so far an agreement between Vision and Dreams, that in both the external Senses were bound up,
There is so Far an agreement between Vision and Dreams, that in both the external Senses were bound up,
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so that a Vision may be called a supernatural Dream, and a Dream may be said to be a natural Vision;
so that a Vision may be called a supernatural Dream, and a Dream may be said to be a natural Vision;
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and so in Job they seem to be taken for one and the same.
and so in Job they seem to be taken for one and the same.
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God speaketh in a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumbrings upon the bed. God speaks in a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, in slumbrings upon the Bed.
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But the Scripture otherwise usually speaks of them as two distinct ways of Revelation: So Num. 12.6.
But the Scripture otherwise usually speaks of them as two distinct ways of Revelation: So Num. 12.6.
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If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make my self known to him in a vision, If there be a Prophet among you, I the Lord will make my self known to him in a vision,
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and will speak unto him in a dream. So Joel 2.28. And the difference between them seems to be,and will speak unto him in a dream. So Joel 2.28. And the difference between them seems to be,
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(1.) That Vision properly speaking was generally, if not always, when the Visionary was awake, whether by night or day;
(1.) That Vision properly speaking was generally, if not always, when the Visionary was awake, whither by night or day;
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but Dreams (as the nature of the thing shews) were, when the external Senses were asleep;
but Dreams (as the nature of the thing shows) were, when the external Senses were asleep;
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and Reason, as to its present operation, was bound up with them.
and Reason, as to its present operation, was bound up with them.
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(2.) In a Vision the whole was supernatural, without any humane predisposition or concurrence,
(2.) In a Vision the Whole was supernatural, without any humane predisposition or concurrence,
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as the Scripture-phrase doth shew, (as St. John was said to be carried in the spirit into the wilderness, and a Trance is said to fall upon St. Peter :) But to dream, is a natural Motion of the Spirits,
as the Scripture phrase does show, (as Saint John was said to be carried in the Spirit into the Wilderness, and a Trance is said to fallen upon Saint Peter:) But to dream, is a natural Motion of the Spirits,
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and Disposition of Body, which the Spirit of God, or an Angel (the usual Minister employ'd in such conveyances) made use of;
and Disposition of Body, which the Spirit of God, or an Angel (the usual Minister employed in such conveyances) made use of;
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both as the Mind was then in a state of repose, and by the rest of the Body relaxed from the business of the day;
both as the Mind was then in a state of repose, and by the rest of the Body relaxed from the business of the day;
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and also as what was suggested in that way, made a stronger impression upon the Mind,
and also as what was suggested in that Way, made a Stronger impression upon the Mind,
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when not diverted by outward objects and occasions, and that there was a cessation from all external and sensible operations.
when not diverted by outward objects and occasions, and that there was a cessation from all external and sensible operations.
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For it seemed necessary (naturally speaking) that in all Revelations there should be a sedate disposition of Mind,
For it seemed necessary (naturally speaking) that in all Revelations there should be a sedate disposition of Mind,
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and an abstraction from all other Conceptions;
and an abstraction from all other Conceptions;
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and therefore it was either sound so, as in Dreams, or made so by some Angelical and Divine Operation,
and Therefore it was either found so, as in Dreams, or made so by Some Angelical and Divine Operation,
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as in a Vision or Trance. In both the Senses were therefore bound up; but in a Vision, by a supernatural Agency;
as in a Vision or Trance. In both the Senses were Therefore bound up; but in a Vision, by a supernatural Agency;
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in Sleep or Dreams, by the meer effect of Nature.
in Sleep or Dreams, by the mere Effect of Nature.
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And if it be asked, How then is there a Revelation by Dream, when Revelation is supernatural, and a Dream natural? I answer;
And if it be asked, How then is there a Revelation by Dream, when Revelation is supernatural, and a Dream natural? I answer;
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Though it be as natural to dream as to sleep, and a Dream is a Consequent,
Though it be as natural to dream as to sleep, and a Dream is a Consequent,
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if not a constant Concomitant of Sleep;
if not a constant Concomitant of Sleep;
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yet in this case (which we are speaking of) the Revelation or Dream was supernatural.
yet in this case (which we Are speaking of) the Revelation or Dream was supernatural.
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As to think or speak is natural to man;
As to think or speak is natural to man;
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but so to think or speak as is above the capacity of the Agent, and what he of himself could never have thought or spoken, shews that he is not so much an Agent as a Recipient,
but so to think or speak as is above the capacity of the Agent, and what he of himself could never have Thought or spoken, shows that he is not so much an Agent as a Recipient,
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and the Instrument made use of in the conveyance.
and the Instrument made use of in the conveyance.
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Thus it was no more natural for Balaam several Ages before to foretel what the children of Israel should do to the Moabites in the latter days, than it was for his Ass to speak.
Thus it was no more natural for balaam several Ages before to foretell what the children of Israel should do to the Moabites in the latter days, than it was for his Ass to speak.
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So to dream is natural, but to dream of such things then in doing, or of such things to come as are altogether independent on the Body,
So to dream is natural, but to dream of such things then in doing, or of such things to come as Are altogether independent on the Body,
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nor by any methods of Nature or presumptive Art to be known or foreseen, is supernatural.
nor by any methods of Nature or presumptive Art to be known or foreseen, is supernatural.
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Thus to dream was natural to Pharaoh, as to others;
Thus to dream was natural to Pharaoh, as to Others;
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and his Dream of the Seven fat and lean Kine, might have pass'd for the fruit of a nocturnal Imagination;
and his Dream of the Seven fat and lean Kine, might have passed for the fruit of a nocturnal Imagination;
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but by a Dream to be made understand, that there should be successively Seven years of great Plenty,
but by a Dream to be made understand, that there should be successively Seven Years of great Plenty,
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and then Seven years of Famine, could proceed only from a Divine Revelation.
and then Seven Years of Famine, could proceed only from a Divine Revelation.
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And this will further appear in the process of this Discourse, when I am to consider the difference between what is Natural, and what is Divine, &c.
And this will further appear in the process of this Discourse, when I am to Consider the difference between what is Natural, and what is Divine, etc.
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4. Another sort of Revelation was by Voice, and that by way of immediate communication, or occasional.
4. another sort of Revelation was by Voice, and that by Way of immediate communication, or occasional.
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The former of these was vouchsafed to Abraham, and above all to Moses ;
The former of these was vouchsafed to Abraham, and above all to Moses;
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to whom God is said to have spoke face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. to whom God is said to have spoke face to face, as a man speaks unto his friend.
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By which He is distinguished from all other Prophets, and preferr'd above them, as it is recorded, Numb. 12.6, 7, 8. If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make my self known unto him in a vision,
By which He is distinguished from all other prophets, and preferred above them, as it is recorded, Numb. 12.6, 7, 8. If there be a Prophet among you, I the Lord will make my self known unto him in a vision,
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and will speak unto him in a dream. My servant Moses is not so, &c. With him will I speak mouth to mouth,
and will speak unto him in a dream. My servant Moses is not so, etc. With him will I speak Mouth to Mouth,
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even apparently, and not in dark speeches, and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold. even apparently, and not in dark Speeches, and the similitude of the Lord shall he behold.
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That Revelation to him was after the way of communication, open and clear, as a Friend converses with a Friend;
That Revelation to him was After the Way of communication, open and clear, as a Friend converses with a Friend;
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and whenever he had occasion to know the mind of God, he went to the place where he might be sure to meet him, that is, into the Tabernacle,
and whenever he had occasion to know the mind of God, he went to the place where he might be sure to meet him, that is, into the Tabernacle,
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and there he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from between the two cherubims, Numb. 7.89. Next to this, was the continuance of that Oracle among the Jews, to which the High-Priest repair'd in any difficulties;
and there he herd the voice of one speaking unto him from between the two cherubims, Numb. 7.89. Next to this, was the Continuance of that Oracle among the jews, to which the High-Priest repaired in any difficulties;
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but how far the Divinity did communicate it self in that way, the Scripture is not positive.
but how Far the Divinity did communicate it self in that Way, the Scripture is not positive.
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We find that it was with-held in the time of Saul ;
We find that it was withheld in the time of Saul;
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for when he enquired of the Lord, 'tis said, The Lord answer'd him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets, nor by any other way.
for when he inquired of the Lord, it's said, The Lord answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by Prophets, nor by any other Way.
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There was another sort of Voice, which was altogether occasional, and proceeded from the magnificent Glory, in St. Peter 's Phrase;
There was Another sort of Voice, which was altogether occasional, and proceeded from the magnificent Glory, in Saint Peter is Phrase;
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and was for some particular direction, as to Hagar, to Abraham, &c. or for testimony and confirmation,
and was for Some particular direction, as to Hagar, to Abraham, etc. or for testimony and confirmation,
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as was that the Apostle speaks of, when it was audibly proclaim'd from Heaven, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well-pleased.
as was that the Apostle speaks of, when it was audibly proclaimed from Heaven, This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well-pleased.
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Thus far I have treated of the several ways of Revelation recorded in the Holy Scripture,
Thus Far I have treated of the several ways of Revelation recorded in the Holy Scripture,
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and in which God spake in time past by the prophets.
and in which God spoke in time passed by the Prophets.
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There was one more which the Jews of latter Ages speak of, and would have continued,
There was one more which the jews of latter Ages speak of, and would have continued,
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after the other were discontinued, called by them the Bath Col, or the Low Voice ; and which after a sort they conceive was to supply the deficiency of the other;
After the other were discontinued, called by them the Bath Col, or the Low Voice; and which After a sort they conceive was to supply the deficiency of the other;
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but that is beside my present purpose, having confined my self to Scripture alone.
but that is beside my present purpose, having confined my self to Scripture alone.
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Where also we find nothing observ'd or allow'd of another way, which the Heathenish World abounded in,
Where also we find nothing observed or allowed of Another Way, which the Heathenish World abounded in,
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and by which they thought the success and event of any design they had in hand might be learned, and that was Divination.
and by which they Thought the success and event of any Design they had in hand might be learned, and that was Divination.
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When by the Air or Earth, the flight or feeding of Birds, the Entrails of Beasts, &c. they might judge of the way they were to take,
When by the Air or Earth, the flight or feeding of Birds, the Entrails of Beasts, etc. they might judge of the Way they were to take,
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or the event of their proceedings, as did the King of Babylon. A Pretence foolish enough,
or the event of their proceedings, as did the King of Babylon. A Pretence foolish enough,
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and which we can make no better a use of, than to observe how desirous the World has always been of a Revelation,
and which we can make no better a use of, than to observe how desirous the World has always been of a Revelation,
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how sensible of the need of a further direction, than what mere Nature or Reason did dictate;
how sensible of the need of a further direction, than what mere Nature or Reason did dictate;
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and withal, how foolish Mankind was under the want of it. For how can it be suppos'd that Futurities should be dependent upon such sorry Accidents,
and withal, how foolish Mankind was under the want of it. For how can it be supposed that Futurities should be dependent upon such sorry Accidents,
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or that the Divinity should thus reveal it self? Therefore it is no wonder to find the true Revelation so silent as to these ludicrous matters;
or that the Divinity should thus reveal it self? Therefore it is no wonder to find the true Revelation so silent as to these ludicrous matters;
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and if we had there found such an Order of Men established by that, as were the Augurs, Haruspices, and Extispices among the Heathens,
and if we had there found such an Order of Men established by that, as were the Augurs, Haruspices, and Extispices among the heathens,
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and such Rules as those had for to guide them in their observations in that sensless Art;
and such Rules as those had for to guide them in their observations in that senseless Art;
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it would be a better Argument against the Authority of such a Revelation, than ever yet has been or can be advanced against it by its greatest-Enemies.
it would be a better Argument against the authority of such a Revelation, than ever yet has been or can be advanced against it by its greatest-Enemies.
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No! these are justly reckon'd among the Abominations of the Heathen, and forbidden to the Jews, viz. There shall not be found among you any one, that useth divination, or an observer of times,
No! these Are justly reckoned among the Abominations of the Heathen, and forbidden to the jews, viz. There shall not be found among you any one, that uses divination, or an observer of times,
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or an inchanter, or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit; for all that do these things, are an abomination unto the Lord. or an enchanter, or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar Spirit; for all that do these things, Are an abomination unto the Lord.
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But now granting that the Deity did make known and communicate his Will in the ways before spoken of, of Inspiration, Vision, Dreams and Voices;
But now granting that the Deity did make known and communicate his Will in the ways before spoken of, of Inspiration, Vision, Dreams and Voices;
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yet there remains a great difficulty behind, and that is, How we may be satisfied about the truth and certainty of such a Revelation? And that because as there are Supernatural Visions, Voices and Dreams, so there are Natural; as Divine, so Humane;
yet there remains a great difficulty behind, and that is, How we may be satisfied about the truth and certainty of such a Revelation? And that Because as there Are Supernatural Visions, Voices and Dreams, so there Are Natural; as Divine, so Humane;
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as Real, so Imaginary on one hand, and Pretence on the other: And therefore how shall we distinguish the Supernatural, from the Natural; the Divine, from the Humane;
as Real, so Imaginary on one hand, and Pretence on the other: And Therefore how shall we distinguish the Supernatural, from the Natural; the Divine, from the Humane;
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the Real, from the Imaginary and Pretended? And how know we, but that what we call a Divine Inspiration, Vision, Dream and Voice, may be Natural and Humane, may be Imaginary, Enthusiastical and Supposititious? That persons may say as those, Jer. 27.25. I have dreamed, I have dreamed ;
the Real, from the Imaginary and Pretended? And how know we, but that what we call a Divine Inspiration, Vision, Dream and Voice, may be Natural and Humane, may be Imaginary, Enthusiastical and Supposititious? That Persons may say as those, Jer. 27.25. I have dreamed, I have dreamed;
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and yet it be a Vision of their own heart.
and yet it be a Vision of their own heart.
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Or that there may be a lying spirit in the mouth of the prophets, as Micaiah said of those in his time, 1 Kings 22.22. This brings to the second:
Or that there may be a lying Spirit in the Mouth of the Prophets, as Micaiah said of those in his time, 1 Kings 22.22. This brings to the second:
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2. To consider the difference between Divine Communications, Natural Impressions, and Diabolical Illusions; whether by Inspiration or Vision, Dreams or Voices.
2. To Consider the difference between Divine Communications, Natural Impressions, and Diabolical Illusions; whither by Inspiration or Vision, Dreams or Voices.
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In the resolution of which Case, it is not my design to discourse nicely, after a philosophical manner;
In the resolution of which Case, it is not my Design to discourse nicely, After a philosophical manner;
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as about the force of Imagination, and the influence invisible Agents have upon Mankind;
as about the force of Imagination, and the influence invisible Agents have upon Mankind;
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for that is to go a great way about, without coming nearer the Point than when we first set out;
for that is to go a great Way about, without coming nearer the Point than when we First Set out;
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and is not to be done, without knowing what we pretend not to know.
and is not to be done, without knowing what we pretend not to know.
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I don't question but that if we had an immediate Intuition into the state of the Mind,
I don't question but that if we had an immediate Intuition into the state of the Mind,
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or the operations upon it, we might discern as plain a difference between Temper and Inspiration, Imposture and Revelation, as between day and night;
or the operations upon it, we might discern as plain a difference between Temper and Inspiration, Imposture and Revelation, as between day and night;
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or as there is between an Angel of light, and an Angel of darkness, to such as are in the invisible state.
or as there is between an Angel of Light, and an Angel of darkness, to such as Are in the invisible state.
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But these things are alike unknown to us; only this we may say, That Divine Inspiration is discover'd as Light, by it self;
But these things Are alike unknown to us; only this we may say, That Divine Inspiration is discovered as Light, by it self;
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and which the person divinely moved and illuminated is as much assured of, as he is of the existence of any thing in being,
and which the person divinely moved and illuminated is as much assured of, as he is of the existence of any thing in being,
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or the truth of any Proposition, as has been before said.
or the truth of any Proposition, as has been before said.
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And when the Divine Power operates, it hath so much the Ascendant over the natural temper, that it lays a person under an uncontroulable necessity of obeying the Dictates of it, as it was with the Prophets of old. And when the Divine Power operates, it hath so much the Ascendant over the natural temper, that it lays a person under an uncontrollable necessity of obeying the Dictates of it, as it was with the prophets of old.
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But if it be said, Don't we see Enthusiastical Persons as confident of their Imaginary Inspirations and Visions,
But if it be said, Don't we see Enthusiastical Persons as confident of their Imaginary Inspirations and Visions,
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and look upon themselves as much obliged to follow them, as those that are truly Inspired do to obey what is Divine? I answer, Be it so;
and look upon themselves as much obliged to follow them, as those that Are truly Inspired doe to obey what is Divine? I answer, Be it so;
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yet this is of it self no Argument against the truth and certainty of Revelation, and of Revelation in those ways.
yet this is of it self no Argument against the truth and certainty of Revelation, and of Revelation in those ways.
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Is it any Argument against the certainty of Sense, that it is often deceived and imposed upon? Or against Truth, that there are Errors and everlasting Disputes among Mankind? And because there are, are we all obliged to be Scepticks;
Is it any Argument against the certainty of Sense, that it is often deceived and imposed upon? Or against Truth, that there Are Errors and everlasting Disputes among Mankind? And Because there Are, Are we all obliged to be Sceptics;
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and may we be positive that there is no Truth nor Certainty in the World;
and may we be positive that there is no Truth nor Certainty in the World;
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and that no man can be sure he sees, or hears, or knows, or lives? And because there are or have been deluded and brainsick persons, are therefore none wise, or in their Wits?
and that no man can be sure he sees, or hears, or knows, or lives? And Because there Are or have been deluded and brainsick Persons, Are Therefore none wise, or in their Wits?
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And are all Inspired Persons no more to be credited than if they were Lunaticks? Or don't they know themselves to be any more Inspired,
And Are all Inspired Persons no more to be credited than if they were Lunatics? Or don't they know themselves to be any more Inspired,
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than those that are agitated by the power of a wild Imagination? Confidence in Imaginary Inspirations may be great;
than those that Are agitated by the power of a wild Imagination? Confidence in Imaginary Inspirations may be great;
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but the Perception, and so the Assurance cannot be alike to what is real.
but the Perception, and so the Assurance cannot be alike to what is real.
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But tho' the Deity can so communicate it self, as that the Person inspired shall know most certainly, it is from God, and from him alone;
But though the Deity can so communicate it self, as that the Person inspired shall know most Certainly, it is from God, and from him alone;
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and so there is no absolute necessity of any farther evidence to him, no more than there is of Light to give evidence to Light:
and so there is no absolute necessity of any farther evidence to him, no more than there is of Light to give evidence to Light:
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yet that there might nothing be wanting for the further satisfaction of such as had a Revelation, there was often added some sign, or supernatural proof.
yet that there might nothing be wanting for the further satisfaction of such as had a Revelation, there was often added Some Signen, or supernatural proof.
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So when Gideon had some doubt of what the Angel said, (when he knew not what he was) and was timerous,
So when gideon had Some doubt of what the Angel said, (when he knew not what he was) and was timorous,
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when requir'd to go on a difficult Enterprize; he was confirmed, by the Fire out of the Rock that consumed the Flesh; and by the Fleece;
when required to go on a difficult Enterprise; he was confirmed, by the Fire out of the Rock that consumed the Flesh; and by the Fleece;
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and the Soldier's Dream, and the Interpretation of it.
and the Soldier's Dream, and the Interpretation of it.
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And Moses was convinced not only of his own Mission from God, but of the acceptance and authority he should upon it have with the People,
And Moses was convinced not only of his own Mission from God, but of the acceptance and Authority he should upon it have with the People,
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when the Rod in his hand was turned into a Serpent; and his Hand, by putting it into his bosom, was made leprous;
when the Rod in his hand was turned into a Serpent; and his Hand, by putting it into his bosom, was made leprous;
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and cured again in a moment, by taking it out.
and cured again in a moment, by taking it out.
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A course altogether necessary, for the satisfaction of others, (as has been before observed) and which may reasonably be demanded.
A course altogether necessary, for the satisfaction of Others, (as has been before observed) and which may reasonably be demanded.
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For if a Person shall come, under the pretence of a Revelation, with a Message to others,
For if a Person shall come, under the pretence of a Revelation, with a Message to Others,
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and require them, as they tender their Salvation, to receive it, and to submit to it, without such Certificates as shall give Authority to it;
and require them, as they tender their Salvation, to receive it, and to submit to it, without such Certificates as shall give authority to it;
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it is like one that shall take on him the Style and Character of an Ambassador, without any Credentials to give him Authority, and deserves no better acceptance.
it is like one that shall take on him the Style and Character of an Ambassador, without any Credentials to give him authority, and deserves no better acceptance.
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Let then a Moses come with a Message to Pharaoh in the Name of God, and require him to obey it;
Let then a Moses come with a Message to Pharaoh in the Name of God, and require him to obey it;
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that Prince might reasonably expect a farther confirmation than his word, and it must be somewhat truly great and greater than what was done by his Magicians, that should determine him to a belief of it.
that Prince might reasonably expect a farther confirmation than his word, and it must be somewhat truly great and greater than what was done by his Magicians, that should determine him to a belief of it.
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Let Elijah confront Ahab, and the Priests of Baal, and they dispute his Mission and Authority;
Let Elijah confront Ahab, and the Priests of Baal, and they dispute his Mission and authority;
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he appeals to the Supreme Authority to decide it, The God that answereth by fire, let him be God.
he appeals to the Supreme authority to decide it, The God that Answers by fire, let him be God.
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Let a lying spirit be put in the mouth of the other Prophets in opposition unto Micaiah, th a Prophet,
Let a lying Spirit be put in the Mouth of the other prophets in opposition unto Micaiah, that a Prophet,
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for the Conviction of all, leaves it to the event, saying unto Ahab, If thou return at all in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me.
for the Conviction of all, leaves it to the event, saying unto Ahab, If thou return At all in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me.
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And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you. And he said, Harken, Oh people, every one of you.
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By this means, that is, by Predictions and Miracles, a Prophet may be known to be a Prophet,
By this means, that is, by Predictions and Miracles, a Prophet may be known to be a Prophet,
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and an Inspiration to be an Inspiration; and by these Characters may we be able to judge of both;
and an Inspiration to be an Inspiration; and by these Characters may we be able to judge of both;
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as to the Authority of the Mission, and the Truth of the Inspiration. Where the Evidence was necessary, there was never wanting one or both of these.
as to the authority of the Mission, and the Truth of the Inspiration. Where the Evidence was necessary, there was never wanting one or both of these.
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And though John did no Miracle, yet he had the Spirit of Prophecy, the People acknowledged, for said they, All things John spake of this man [ Jesus ] were true.
And though John did no Miracle, yet he had the Spirit of Prophecy, the People acknowledged, for said they, All things John spoke of this man [ jesus ] were true.
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There may, 'tis likely, be Inspiration where there is neither of these, nor the like Evidences;
There may, it's likely, be Inspiration where there is neither of these, nor the like Evidences;
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but there is no obligation on others to believe it, without the Evidence be sufficient; (for such as the Evidence is, such is the Obligation) but the Evidence is not sufficient which rests solely on Humane Authority,
but there is no obligation on Others to believe it, without the Evidence be sufficient; (for such as the Evidence is, such is the Obligation) but the Evidence is not sufficient which rests solely on Humane authority,
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and has nothing but the bare word and affirmation of the Pretender, to prove it.
and has nothing but the bore word and affirmation of the Pretender, to prove it.
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To this purpose, saith our Saviour, If I bear witness of my self, my witness is not true — The works that I do, bear witness of me.
To this purpose, Says our Saviour, If I bear witness of my self, my witness is not true — The works that I do, bear witness of me.
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So that Inspiration is, as to others, no Inspiration, till it be proved: It may, for ought appears to the contrary, be no other than Delusion, or Imposture.
So that Inspiration is, as to Others, no Inspiration, till it be proved: It may, for ought appears to the contrary, be no other than Delusion, or Imposture.
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Let therefore the Imagination be never so strong, the Confidence never so great, the Intent never so good;
Let Therefore the Imagination be never so strong, the Confidence never so great, the Intent never so good;
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the Question is, Whence is this, what Evidence doth the Person bring of his Mission from God? upon what doth it rest? into what is it resolved? What doth he produce more than what may be the fruit of Imagination? It may all be a fit of Enthusiasm.
the Question is, Whence is this, what Evidence does the Person bring of his Mission from God? upon what does it rest? into what is it resolved? What does he produce more than what may be the fruit of Imagination? It may all be a fit of Enthusiasm.
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So that if a Person will pretend to immediate Inspiration, (were it an Age for it) and much more, pretend to it after Inspiration has ceased;
So that if a Person will pretend to immediate Inspiration, (were it an Age for it) and much more, pretend to it After Inspiration has ceased;
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he must be able to fortify it by such Evidence as can come from none but him from whom the Inspiration came, if it be Divine.
he must be able to fortify it by such Evidence as can come from none but him from whom the Inspiration Come, if it be Divine.
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So much for Inspiration, in opposition to Natural Impressions and Diabolical Illusions; and which may serve as a general Answer to the other particular Instances that remain. Thus it was in Visions;
So much for Inspiration, in opposition to Natural Impressions and Diabolical Illusions; and which may serve as a general Answer to the other particular Instances that remain. Thus it was in Visions;
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which as to the Visionaries was with that Evidence, as could leave no manner of doubt of what was therein represented.
which as to the Visionaries was with that Evidence, as could leave no manner of doubt of what was therein represented.
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So Micaiah describes his Vision, I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him, on his right hand, and on his left.
So Micaiah describes his Vision, I saw the Lord sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him, on his right hand, and on his left.
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And the Lord said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth-Gilead? &c. And by this as he himself did abide,And the Lord said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fallen At Ramoth-Gilead? etc. And by this as he himself did abide,
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so the Event verified it, vers. 34. The same is to be said as to Dreams, which had such a peculiar stroke upon the Imagination, that the Divine had a different effect upon the Person from what was Natural ;
so the Event verified it, vers. 34. The same is to be said as to Dreams, which had such a peculiar stroke upon the Imagination, that the Divine had a different Effect upon the Person from what was Natural;
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and therefore Abimelech, before he had expostulated the Case with Abraham, communicated his Dream to his Family, from the confidence he had in himself of the truth of it. and Therefore Abimelech, before he had expostulated the Case with Abraham, communicated his Dream to his Family, from the confidence he had in himself of the truth of it.
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And especially has this a sufficient Evidence as to others. 1. When such things are therein discover'd, which they had before no knowledge of;
And especially has this a sufficient Evidence as to Others. 1. When such things Are therein discovered, which they had before no knowledge of;
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as was the Case of Abimelech. Or 2. Which were so remote in Place, or Time, as none could possibly reveal, but by a Divine Communication.
as was the Case of Abimelech. Or 2. Which were so remote in Place, or Time, as none could possibly reveal, but by a Divine Communication.
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Or 3. When the Interpretation was quite different from the Dream, nor was without that Interpretation to be understood.
Or 3. When the Interpretation was quite different from the Dream, nor was without that Interpretation to be understood.
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This was the Case of Pharaoh, about the seven fat and lean kine, &c. Gen. 41.38. Of Nebuchadnezzar, about his own Transformation and Deposition, Dan. 4.19.
This was the Case of Pharaoh, about the seven fat and lean kine, etc. Gen. 41.38. Of Nebuchadnezzar, about his own Transformation and Deposition, Dan. 4.19.
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and that of the Midianitish Soldier, Judg. 7.13, 14.
and that of the Midianitish Soldier, Judges 7.13, 14.
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Where if we grant that the Dreams, as to the matter, might have been the effect of a rolling Imagination, (as Pharaoh 's Kine, Nebuchadnezzar 's Tree,
Where if we grant that the Dreams, as to the matter, might have been the Effect of a rolling Imagination, (as Pharaoh is Kine, Nebuchadnezzar is Tree,
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and the Soldier's Cake) yet how the seven Kine should prove a Prediction of seven Years Plenty and Famine;
and the Soldier's Cake) yet how the seven Kine should prove a Prediction of seven years Plenty and Famine;
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or the felling of the Tree be an Emblem of Nebucha•nezzar 's dethronization;
or the felling of the Tree be an Emblem of Nebucha•nezzar is dethronization;
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or that a Cake of Bread tumbling into the Host, and overturning a Tent, should presignify the Sword,
or that a Cake of Bred tumbling into the Host, and overturning a Tent, should presignify the Sword,
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and Success of Gideon, and that into his hand God would deliver the host of Midian ;
and Success of gideon, and that into his hand God would deliver the host of Midian;
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was utterly unaccountable, if it were not as Joseph said to Pharaoh, that God himself thereby shewed what he was about to do, and that it came from him who is a Revealer of Secrets, as Nebuchadnezzar acknowledged.
was utterly unaccountable, if it were not as Joseph said to Pharaoh, that God himself thereby showed what he was about to do, and that it Come from him who is a Revealer of Secrets, as Nebuchadnezzar acknowledged.
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Lastly, The like may be said of a Revelation by Voice, which, if internal, is the same with a Dream or Vision, as going along with it;
Lastly, The like may be said of a Revelation by Voice, which, if internal, is the same with a Dream or Vision, as going along with it;
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and so has the same sort of evidence. If external, it is its own evidence; as was that from Heaven, to give testimony to our Saviour.
and so has the same sort of evidence. If external, it is its own evidence; as was that from Heaven, to give testimony to our Saviour.
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Or it was by way of Oracle; and then the Authority of the Voices was justified by the numerous Predictions; Or it was by Way of Oracle; and then the authority of the Voices was justified by the numerous Predictions;
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the design they apparently promoted of encouraging the good, of admonishing and reforming the bad; and in all, of promoting Vertue and true Religion in the world;
the Design they apparently promoted of encouraging the good, of admonishing and reforming the bad; and in all, of promoting Virtue and true Religion in the world;
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and to whose veracity future Ages have given Testimony, by sutable Events.
and to whose veracity future Ages have given Testimony, by suitable Events.
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Whereas those of the Heathens were very suspic•ous and doubtful, and often detected to be only Forgery and a Conspiracy;
Whereas those of the heathens were very suspic•ous and doubtful, and often detected to be only Forgery and a conspiracy;
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and disowned at that time (when in vulgar estimation) by the wisest among themselves;
and disowned At that time (when in Vulgar estimation) by the Wisest among themselves;
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and the reputation of which at last as well utterly fell, as the pretence to them did.
and the reputation of which At last as well utterly fell, as the pretence to them did.
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So that were the Case to be put upon this issue, and to be decided by the measures before laid down, we may safely venture the whole Cause of Revelation upon it;
So that were the Case to be put upon this issue, and to be decided by the measures before laid down, we may safely venture the Whole Cause of Revelation upon it;
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when there is nothing wanting, that can reasonably be desired, toward the justification of its veracity;
when there is nothing wanting, that can reasonably be desired, towards the justification of its veracity;
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and that there is no manner of pretence for applying the same terms of evidence and sincerity to Imagination, as to Inspiration;
and that there is no manner of pretence for applying the same terms of evidence and sincerity to Imagination, as to Inspiration;
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or to Imposture, (whether Enthusiastical or Diabolical) as is to Revelation.
or to Imposture, (whither Enthusiastical or Diabolical) as is to Revelation.
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For when was it known, that Imagination or Nature did ever empower persons to speak all Languages,
For when was it known, that Imagination or Nature did ever empower Persons to speak all Languages,
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and to discourse readily at once with the Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, &c. in their several Tongues? When did Imagination or Nature enable persons, without any skill, to cure Diseases, naturally incurable;
and to discourse readily At once with the Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, etc. in their several Tongues? When did Imagination or Nature enable Persons, without any skill, to cure Diseases, naturally incurable;
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and such as had no Humane Learning, to talk like Philosophers of the sublimest Arguments,
and such as had no Humane Learning, to talk like Philosophers of the Sublimest Arguments,
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and with as much freedom as they used the Speech of the Foreign Nations they instructed?
and with as much freedom as they used the Speech of the Foreign nations they instructed?
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Further, What Imagination, or Nature, or Art, could inspirit Moses with such a supernatural Power, as to turn his Rod into a Serpent, and to devour those of the Magicians;
Further, What Imagination, or Nature, or Art, could inspirit Moses with such a supernatural Power, as to turn his Rod into a Serpent, and to devour those of the Magicians;
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and by a stroke of it to fetch water out of the Rock, and stop the mighty Current of the Sea?
and by a stroke of it to fetch water out of the Rock, and stop the mighty Current of the Sea?
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What Imagination could form such Idea's in the minds of a Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar, or inspire a Joseph and a Daniel to give such an Interpretation of them,
What Imagination could from such Idea's in the minds of a Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar, or inspire a Joseph and a daniel to give such an Interpretation of them,
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as justified it self to be true by a correspondent Event?
as justified it self to be true by a correspondent Event?
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When did Imagination give life to a Fly, or do the least Act out of it self? When did that,
When did Imagination give life to a Fly, or do the least Act out of it self? When did that,
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or Nature, or Imposture, raise the dead, with Elisha, call for Fire from Heaven with Elijah, or foretel what shall happen a hundred or a thousand years after,
or Nature, or Imposture, raise the dead, with Elisha, call for Fire from Heaven with Elijah, or foretell what shall happen a hundred or a thousand Years After,
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or so much as what a Person shall think to morrow? Here we may challenge all the Magicians of a Pharaoh and a Nebuchadnezzar, all the Men of Art and Science, all the Enthusiasts and Impostors in the World, to talk as the Persons Inspired did talk, to do as they did,
or so much as what a Person shall think to morrow? Here we may challenge all the Magicians of a Pharaoh and a Nebuchadnezzar, all the Men of Art and Science, all the Enthusiasts and Impostors in the World, to talk as the Persons Inspired did talk, to do as they did,
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and to produce those Testimonies as those upon occasion produced in their own justification, and for the confirmation of their Mission from God.
and to produce those Testimonies as those upon occasion produced in their own justification, and for the confirmation of their Mission from God.
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From all which we see what evidence we have for the Truth of our Revelation, by the various ways of its manifestation.
From all which we see what evidence we have for the Truth of our Revelation, by the various ways of its manifestation.
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If we had such Inspirations, such Visions of things future and remote, &c. what evidence could we desire more to attest and bear witness to what we are to believe and receive? And what Absurdities must we be cast upon,
If we had such Inspirations, such Visions of things future and remote, etc. what evidence could we desire more to attest and bear witness to what we Are to believe and receive? And what Absurdities must we be cast upon,
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if we would venture to call those matters of Fact in question, which though peculiar to those times, lose not their evidence and force because they are not in ours,
if we would venture to call those matters of Fact in question, which though peculiar to those times, loose not their evidence and force Because they Are not in ours,
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nor have been for several Ages, nor are to be in the Christian Church?
nor have been for several Ages, nor Are to be in the Christian Church?
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However, there are those manifestations of the Divine Presence and Power, which we are all capable of,
However, there Are those manifestations of the Divine Presence and Power, which we Are all capable of,
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and may obtain by Prayer to God;
and may obtain by Prayer to God;
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and which shall be more beneficial to us, than if we our selves could work Miracles,
and which shall be more beneficial to us, than if we our selves could work Miracles,
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and were the Inspired Persons to whom God did thus make known himself, as he did in time past to the Prophets ;
and were the Inspired Persons to whom God did thus make known himself, as he did in time passed to the prophets;
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and those are the Grace and Assistance of his Holy Spirit, and the doing his Will:
and those Are the Grace and Assistance of his Holy Spirit, and the doing his Will:
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Qualifications that will render us more acceptable to him, and make us more capable of his favour,
Qualifications that will render us more acceptable to him, and make us more capable of his favour,
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and all the advantages of it in this world, and that to come, than if we could divide the Sea with Moses, or stop the Sun in its course with Joshua, or raise the dead with Elisha. For then,
and all the advantages of it in this world, and that to come, than if we could divide the Sea with Moses, or stop the Sun in its course with joshua, or raise the dead with Elisha. For then,
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though without those miraculous Donations, we may be received with a Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
though without those miraculous Donations, we may be received with a Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the world.
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Which God of his Infinite Mercy grant to us all, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
Which God of his Infinite Mercy grant to us all, through jesus christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
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