Sodom's vices destructive to other cities and states a sermon preached before the right honourable the lord mayor of the city of London, at the chappel of Guild-Hall, on Sunday August 1, 1697 / by Josiah Woodward ...
EZEK. XVI. 49. Behold, This was the Iniquity of thy Sister Sodom; Pride, fulness of Bread, and abundance of Idleness was in her, and in her Daughters;
EZEKIEL. XVI. 49. Behold, This was the Iniquity of thy Sister Sodom; Pride, fullness of Bred, and abundance of Idleness was in her, and in her Daughters;
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THE Mission of Ezekiel into the Prophetick Office was very extraordinary, (as we find it described in the beginning of his Prophecy) and truly he was raised up in a very extraordinary Juncture;
THE Mission of Ezekielem into the Prophetic Office was very extraordinary, (as we find it described in the beginning of his Prophecy) and truly he was raised up in a very extraordinary Juncture;
even when the Sins of the Jews were ripe, and their Destruction at the door. God had already pour'd out some Vials of his Wrath upon that degenerate Nation:
even when the Sins of the jews were ripe, and their Destruction At the door. God had already poured out Some Vials of his Wrath upon that degenerate nation:
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They were insulted by the Bands of the Syrians, the Moabites, and the Ammonites, as we read, 2 King. 24. 2. for 'tis there expresly said, that God sent these Armies against them, to destroy them.
They were insulted by the Bans of the Syrians, the Moabites, and the Ammonites, as we read, 2 King. 24. 2. for it's there expressly said, that God sent these Armies against them, to destroy them.
And now at the last, the King of Babylon had invaded them, and besieged their Capital City; and entering it by Surrender, he had driven away their King Jehojachin, and great numbers of the People Captive to Babylon: And having made Zedechiah his Vice-Roy, he committed the Government of Judea to him, till he forfeited it by his Rebellion, which was nine years after.
And now At the last, the King of Babylon had invaded them, and besieged their Capital city; and entering it by Surrender, he had driven away their King Jehoiachin, and great numbers of the People Captive to Babylon: And having made Zedekiah his Vice-Roy, he committed the Government of Judea to him, till he forfeited it by his Rebellion, which was nine Years After.
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Now, it was in the time of this Respite, betwixt the first and second Invasion made upon them by the Chaldeans, that God was pleased to inspire the Prophet Ezekiel (one of the Jewish Captives at Babylon) to rebuke this backsliding People, who were not at all amended by their many Afflictions.
Now, it was in the time of this Respite, betwixt the First and second Invasion made upon them by the Chaldeans, that God was pleased to inspire the Prophet Ezekielem (one of the Jewish Captives At Babylon) to rebuke this backsliding People, who were not At all amended by their many Afflictions.
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Does it not fill thee with horrour to behold the very same Plague-spots upon thee that were on those Places which God destroyed by fire from Heaven? Thou art the very Sister of Proud, Idle, Ʋnclean, and Ʋnmerciful Sodom: a Sister to her in Vice and Impudence;
Does it not fill thee with horror to behold the very same Plague-spots upon thee that were on those Places which God destroyed by fire from Heaven? Thou art the very Sister of Proud, Idle, Ʋnclean, and Ʋnmerciful Sodom: a Sister to her in Vice and Impudence;
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which another Prophet tells us were Admah and Zeboim. And the Apostle Jude minds us, that the Desolation of those Cities is set forth by God's appointment,
which Another Prophet tells us were Admah and Zeboim. And the Apostle U^de minds us, that the Desolation of those Cities is Set forth by God's appointment,
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And therefore it will nearly concern us at this time (when all, but such as never think, are convinc'd, that both our Sins and Dangers are tremendous) to consider whether the Vices amongst us are not such as led both Sodom and Judea to their Ruin.
And Therefore it will nearly concern us At this time (when all, but such as never think, Are convinced, that both our Sins and Dangers Are tremendous) to Consider whither the Vices among us Are not such as led both Sodom and Judea to their Ruin.
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And I recommend this important matter to your special Consideration, (particularly to such as are more peculiarly obliged to consult the Interests of this Great City) as in the Presence of Almighty God.
And I recommend this important matter to your special Consideration, (particularly to such as Are more peculiarly obliged to consult the Interests of this Great city) as in the Presence of Almighty God.
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I. The first Sin mentioned in the Text, as a Cause of the Destruction of Cities and Nations, is that of Pride. Which consists in an overweaning Conceit of one's self,
I. The First since mentioned in the Text, as a Cause of the Destruction of Cities and nations, is that of Pride. Which consists in an overweening Conceit of one's self,
And for the same Reason he is impatient of Reproof, and very apt to scoff, especially at such as even in despight of his Pride he must needs perceive to be better than himself.
And for the same Reason he is impatient of Reproof, and very apt to scoff, especially At such as even in despite of his Pride he must needs perceive to be better than himself.
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And to this end (when better accomplishments fail) they affect to plume themselves with the richest Ornaments they can purchase or invent. And here, alas!
And to this end (when better accomplishments fail) they affect to plume themselves with the Richest Ornament they can purchase or invent. And Here, alas!
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Pride will so overdo the business, that it cannot but move Contempt in every sensible Person to behold with what ridiculous Forms and Modes they attempt to set forth themselves.
Pride will so overdo the business, that it cannot but move Contempt in every sensible Person to behold with what ridiculous Forms and Modes they attempt to Set forth themselves.
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and yet how unseemly soever this appears to all impartial and vertuous Minds, (whom Custom and vain Notions have not blinded) it is hidden from their own eyes.
and yet how unseemly soever this appears to all impartial and virtuous Minds, (whom Custom and vain Notions have not blinded) it is hidden from their own eyes.
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For, Pride is a thing which God hates. Yea, which he will glorify himself in debasing. And therefore he will surely set himself to it, and go through with it.
For, Pride is a thing which God hates. Yea, which he will Glorify himself in debasing. And Therefore he will surely Set himself to it, and go through with it.
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and so plentifully stored, that it was even as the Garden of the Lord. A second Eden, for plenty of pleasant Fruits, and other commodious Product. But these, alas!
and so plentifully stored, that it was even as the Garden of the Lord. A second Eden, for plenty of pleasant Fruits, and other commodious Product. But these, alas!
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Now, this brutal feeding of our Bodies, or as the Apostle calls it, feasting our selves without Fear, is contrary to the very Nature of our Christian Warfare.
Now, this brutal feeding of our Bodies, or as the Apostle calls it, feasting our selves without fear, is contrary to the very Nature of our Christian Warfare.
He that would be a solid and serious Christian, yea that would but be a grave and decent Moralist, must observe due Moderation in Meats and Drinks, and all corporal Pleasures:
He that would be a solid and serious Christian, yea that would but be a grave and decent Moralist, must observe due Moderation in Meats and Drinks, and all corporal Pleasures:
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Which is a thing very agreeable to the Flesh-denying Nature of our Divine Religion, and is both an Ornament and Help to the serious Practice of many parts of it.
Which is a thing very agreeable to the Flesh-denying Nature of our Divine Religion, and is both an Ornament and Help to the serious Practice of many parts of it.
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And therefore it is no wonder if the contrary tends to Ruin. III. The next destructive Sin is that of Idleness: which, it seems, abounded greatly in Sodom before its Destruction.
And Therefore it is no wonder if the contrary tends to Ruin. III. The next destructive since is that of Idleness: which, it seems, abounded greatly in Sodom before its Destruction.
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Idleness is a Sin not only against God, but against one's Generation, yea against one's own Health, Interests, and Posterity. There ought not to be any Person (Male or Female) idle in the World.
Idleness is a since not only against God, but against one's Generation, yea against one's own Health, Interests, and Posterity. There ought not to be any Person (Male or Female) idle in the World.
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The Heavens take their laborious Courses, and the Sun delighteth to run his rapid perpetual Race. And every Being upon Earth, from the Elephant to the Ant, drudges and toils in things sutable to its Nature.
The Heavens take their laborious Courses, and the Sun delights to run his rapid perpetual Raze. And every Being upon Earth, from the Elephant to the Ant, drudges and toils in things suitable to its Nature.
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And some Active Minds of late can scarcely bear it that the Earth should be accounted a dead Weight; and have framed a probable Scheme of its motion amongst the rest.
And Some Active Minds of late can scarcely bear it that the Earth should be accounted a dead Weight; and have framed a probable Scheme of its motion among the rest.
And shall Man, the most noble Creature, and the most capable of brave Productions of any under the Heavens, be the only useless and unactive part of the Creation? Has God given us a Divine Soul capable of such Angelick Thoughts and Designs,
And shall Man, the most noble Creature, and the most capable of brave Productions of any under the Heavens, be the only useless and unactive part of the Creation? Has God given us a Divine Soul capable of such Angelical Thoughts and Designs,
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Some Men appear in the World with such a noble Genius, such refined Wisdom, princely Courage, and vivacity of Spirit, accompained with such a generous Concern for the Publick Good, that they seem to be prepared and appointed of God to govern and defend the rest;
some Men appear in the World with such a noble Genius, such refined Wisdom, princely Courage, and vivacity of Spirit, accompanied with such a generous Concern for the Public Good, that they seem to be prepared and appointed of God to govern and defend the rest;
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and to make improvements in those Arts and Speculations which tend to the accommodation of human Life and the publick Welfare; and above all, to dispose the conversations of Men in those Divine paths of Piety and Vertue which tend to their everlasting Bliss.
and to make improvements in those Arts and Speculations which tend to the accommodation of human Life and the public Welfare; and above all, to dispose the conversations of Men in those Divine paths of Piety and Virtue which tend to their everlasting Bliss.
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Nor are they more Honourable, who employ their Parts and Labours about some useless and vain thing, (like Domitian 's industry in catching Flies) and spend their Life in a sort of laborious Idleness;
Nor Are they more Honourable, who employ their Parts and Labours about Some useless and vain thing, (like Domitian is industry in catching Flies) and spend their Life in a sort of laborious Idleness;
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A noble and active Genius exerting it self in contriving and doing Things for the Publick Interest, is a Divine Blessing to the Nation and Age wherein it appears.
A noble and active Genius exerting it self in contriving and doing Things for the Public Interest, is a Divine Blessing to the nation and Age wherein it appears.
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Or rather, like the Lord Jesus Christ (the Sun of Righteousness, from whom all such Divine Spirits derive their Glory) whose Character it was, That he went about doing good.
Or rather, like the Lord jesus christ (the Sun of Righteousness, from whom all such Divine Spirits derive their Glory) whose Character it was, That he went about doing good.
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brings to our remembrance our national and unspeakable Loss in the decease of that most industrious and pious Princess who lately held the Scepter of these Kingdoms,
brings to our remembrance our national and unspeakable Loss in the decease of that most Industria and pious Princess who lately held the Sceptre of these Kingdoms,
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and endeavoured to purge all the Daughters of her Land from the Sin and Reproach of Idleness, by giving them a most admirable Example of indefatigable Diligence.
and endeavoured to purge all the Daughters of her Land from the since and Reproach of Idleness, by giving them a most admirable Exampl of indefatigable Diligence.
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The Sluggard's Heart is like his Field (Prov. 24. 21.) overgrown with Brambles and Weeds, and is unfit to produce any good Fruit. Slothfulness ever dulls, enervates,
The Sluggard's Heart is like his Field (Curae 24. 21.) overgrown with Brambles and Weeds, and is unfit to produce any good Fruit. Slothfulness ever dulls, enervates,
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and indeed it will in a great measure appear from that which falls under our consideration in the next Particular, which is the last note of Destruction mentioned in the Text, namely,
and indeed it will in a great measure appear from that which falls under our consideration in the next Particular, which is the last note of Destruction mentioned in the Text, namely,
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In which Expression these three Things are laid to their Charge. 1. They did not help the Poor to their Right in matters of Equity and Judgment. 2. They neglected to provide Subsistence for their impotent Poor. 3. They did not provide Employment for such as were able to labour.
In which Expression these three Things Are laid to their Charge. 1. They did not help the Poor to their Right in matters of Equity and Judgement. 2. They neglected to provide Subsistence for their impotent Poor. 3. They did not provide Employment for such as were able to labour.
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When the Streams of Justice are thus perverted, so that the loud Cries of the Oppressed ascend up to Heaven against any City or Nation, it is in great Danger.
When the Streams of justice Are thus perverted, so that the loud Cries of the Oppressed ascend up to Heaven against any city or nation, it is in great Danger.
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These are the feeble parts of the Body, which (as the Apostle says) must be supported by the more strong, in love and pity to the whole, or they will be guilty of a most unnatural Cruelty.
These Are the feeble parts of the Body, which (as the Apostle Says) must be supported by the more strong, in love and pity to the Whole, or they will be guilty of a most unnatural Cruelty.
And that which enforces this Duty yet more upon Christians, is, That our Blessed Saviour has espoused the Poor as his Relations and Representatives (where they are humble and pious) and resents all Neglect of such,
And that which inforces this Duty yet more upon Christians, is, That our Blessed Saviour has espoused the Poor as his Relations and Representatives (where they Are humble and pious) and resents all Neglect of such,
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And truly our State is inferiour to few, if any, in ample Contributions towards the subsistence of our Poor. But with submission, there may perhaps be some improvements in the management of our publick Charity: the consideration of which falls in with the last way of strengthning the hands of the Poor; which is,
And truly our State is inferior to few, if any, in ample Contributions towards the subsistence of our Poor. But with submission, there may perhaps be Some improvements in the management of our public Charity: the consideration of which falls in with the last Way of strengthening the hands of the Poor; which is,
Thirdly, By providing sutable Employments for them, that we may shun two of the destructive Vices of Sodom at once, to wit, Idleness, and Ʋnmercifulness.
Thirdly, By providing suitable Employments for them, that we may shun two of the destructive Vices of Sodom At once, to wit, Idleness, and Ʋnmercifulness.
Many Hands in this Kingdom are at this day employ'd in pilfering and picking of Pockets, which by honest Labour would be ty'd up from this and other Enormities.
Many Hands in this Kingdom Are At this day employed in pilfering and picking of Pockets, which by honest Labour would be tied up from this and other Enormities.
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It is extremely moving to any good Mind to consider, That many Thousands of young and able People among us (whose diligent Labours would be of great Use and Advantage to the Publick Good, and might by that method of getting their Living be brought to live soberly, peaceably,
It is extremely moving to any good Mind to Consider, That many Thousands of young and able People among us (whose diligent Labours would be of great Use and Advantage to the Public Good, and might by that method of getting their Living be brought to live soberly, peaceably,
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And it is enough, methinks, to gain an universal Endeavour to redress this, if it be but observed, That in all probability, the Remedy of this grand Evil (especially in this City) will be with less Charge and Trouble than the toleration of the Distemper.
And it is enough, methinks, to gain an universal Endeavour to redress this, if it be but observed, That in all probability, the Remedy of this grand Evil (especially in this city) will be with less Charge and Trouble than the toleration of the Distemper.
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And truly, it becomes those who find themselves disappointed and diminish'd in their Trade of late, to consider whether this has not been one provoking Cause of it.
And truly, it becomes those who find themselves disappointed and diminished in their Trade of late, to Consider whither this has not been one provoking Cause of it.
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And from this stock of People bred up in Idleness, the High-ways come to be infested with Robbers, and our Houses and Lives are endanger'd in the Night,
And from this stock of People bred up in Idleness, the Highways come to be infested with Robbers, and our Houses and Lives Are endangered in the Night,
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and is like so to do, till sufficient Work-Houses and stocks of Work be provided for their constant Employment; which all good People will most readily accept, and be thankful for it:
and is like so to do, till sufficient Work-Houses and stocks of Work be provided for their constant Employment; which all good People will most readily accept, and be thankful for it:
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And without some such Provision, it is not very easy to answer their Complaint of severity against the Laws of our Land, which condemn so many Thousands to Death for pilfering a few Pence,
And without Some such Provision, it is not very easy to answer their Complaint of severity against the Laws of our Land, which condemn so many Thousands to Death for pilfering a few Pence,
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not only (tho chiefly) as it is a standing way of conveying his Treasures into the Bank of Heaven, but also as the use of the poor Man's Labours is the direct means of increasing his Wealth upon Earth.
not only (though chiefly) as it is a standing Way of conveying his Treasures into the Bank of Heaven, but also as the use of the poor Man's Labours is the Direct means of increasing his Wealth upon Earth.
In such cases indeed our Charity will incline us to venture the Hazard of a small Alms, rather than run the Risque of denying a poor Member of Christ. And in many Cases it is almost necessary to give something meerly to stop Clamour,
In such cases indeed our Charity will incline us to venture the Hazard of a small Alms, rather than run the Risque of denying a poor Member of christ. And in many Cases it is almost necessary to give something merely to stop Clamour,
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and have chosen rather to perish in silence, than to open their Poverty, where their publick shame and reproach would be more certain than their constant Relief.
and have chosen rather to perish in silence, than to open their Poverty, where their public shame and reproach would be more certain than their constant Relief.
Thus have I laid before you the black Catalogue of Sodom 's Sins, which when they grew up also to a ripeness in Jerusalem, proved as fatal to the latter as to the former.
Thus have I laid before you the black Catalogue of Sodom is Sins, which when they grew up also to a ripeness in Jerusalem, proved as fatal to the latter as to the former.
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And let me entreat you, that you would not dull the Edg of this Conviction by the conceit of a submitting Enemy, and a blooming Prosperity consequent to it:
And let me entreat you, that you would not dull the Edge of this Conviction by the conceit of a submitting Enemy, and a blooming Prosperity consequent to it:
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And now, since we have perused the List of Sodom 's Sins: if any one inquires after the Sin of Ʋncleanness, which certainly made a great Cry among the rest;
And now, since we have perused the List of Sodom is Sins: if any one inquires After the since of Ʋncleanness, which Certainly made a great Cry among the rest;
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we find it in the next verse, and they committed Abomination. And if we look for it in the Text, we shall find it in the loins of those two Parents of Uncleanness, Luxury and Idleness, which where-ever they are conjoin'd, do usually produce the nasty issue of bestial Ʋncleanness: As, alas!
we find it in the next verse, and they committed Abomination. And if we look for it in the Text, we shall find it in the loins of those two Parents of Uncleanness, Luxury and Idleness, which wherever they Are conjoined, do usually produce the nasty issue of bestial Ʋncleanness: As, alas!
with this shameful difference on our part, that whereas the Sodomites deferr'd the prosecution of their Lusts till the Evening, hoping to vail their unseemly Sin by the black Curtains of the Night; with us, alas!
with this shameful difference on our part, that whereas the Sodomites deferred the prosecution of their Lustiest till the Evening, hoping to Vail their unseemly since by the black Curtains of the Night; with us, alas!
it is prosecuted in the Noon-day, and in the thickest Concourse. I pray God excite our Magistrates to take the punishment of these things into their Hands, for it is an Iniquity to be punish'd by the Judges, or else to be sure God will:
it is prosecuted in the Noonday, and in the thickest Concourse. I pray God excite our Magistrates to take the punishment of these things into their Hands, for it is an Iniquity to be punished by the Judges, or Else to be sure God will:
but it does more especially concern such as by their high station represent the Head of this Publick Body; which is particularly empower'd and capacitated to provide for the safety of the rest of the Members.
but it does more especially concern such as by their high station represent the Head of this Public Body; which is particularly empowered and capacitated to provide for the safety of the rest of the Members.
It was a very passionate Expostulation of the Disciples with their sleeping Master, Carest thou not that we perish? We must needs say, it was an unfit and indecent Question to be put to the vigilant and tender Saviour of Men.
It was a very passionate Expostulation of the Disciples with their sleeping Master, Carest thou not that we perish? We must needs say, it was an unfit and indecent Question to be put to the vigilant and tender Saviour of Men.
But, methinks, the Extremities of our present Case may apologize for such a rowzing Interrogatory to those Persons amongst us who seem rock'd to sleep by carnal Lusts and private Interests, so as to manifest no just Concern for the Publick Good.
But, methinks, the Extremities of our present Case may apologise for such a rousing Interrogatory to those Persons among us who seem rocked to sleep by carnal Lustiest and private Interests, so as to manifest no just Concern for the Public Good.
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Magistrates have some peculiar Features of God's Image imprest upon them above others, even those of his Power and Authority: and upon this account they are called Gods in Scripture,
Magistrates have Some peculiar Features of God's Image impressed upon them above Others, even those of his Power and authority: and upon this account they Are called God's in Scripture,
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and so had the supine Rulers of Israel; which so grieved and mov'd the Prophet Isaiah, that the first Chapter of his Prophecy abounds with the sharpest Invectives against them.
and so had the supine Rulers of Israel; which so grieved and moved the Prophet Isaiah, that the First Chapter of his Prophecy abounds with the Sharpest Invectives against them.
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And indeed, it is very deplorable to consider, from what a Divine Seat of Honour and Dignity a corrupt Magistrate descends when he acts contrary to his Post,
And indeed, it is very deplorable to Consider, from what a Divine Seat of Honour and Dignity a corrupt Magistrate descends when he acts contrary to his Post,
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And truly, every private Person will also fall under the same Condemnation who does not sincerely set himself (according to his Place and Capacity) against the violent Torrent of abounding Sin:
And truly, every private Person will also fallen under the same Condemnation who does not sincerely Set himself (according to his Place and Capacity) against the violent Torrent of abounding since:
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II. Let all such as pretend to Christianity, yea, or to Sobriety and good Morals, set themselves against the devouring Plagues of our Nation, the common Sins thereof.
II Let all such as pretend to Christianity, yea, or to Sobriety and good Morals, Set themselves against the devouring Plagues of our nation, the Common Sins thereof.
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It is a most admirable work of God, and what opens the fairest Prospect to us of any that I know, That any young Persons among us lament and escape the Pollutions of this degenerate Age, and look Heaven-wards.
It is a most admirable work of God, and what Opens the Fairest Prospect to us of any that I know, That any young Persons among us lament and escape the Pollutions of this degenerate Age, and look Heavenwards.
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Some may perhaps say, that all this is true, but how shall we help it? How shall we? Why the lively sense of Danger scarce ever wants means or seasons, or strength to avoid it.
some may perhaps say, that all this is true, but how shall we help it? How shall we? Why the lively sense of Danger scarce ever Wants means or seasons, or strength to avoid it.
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Truly, Sirs, the World only stands by Divine Providence in hope of its Reformation; for all Flesh seems to be corrupted before God, a small Remnant only excepted.
Truly, Sirs, the World only Stands by Divine Providence in hope of its Reformation; for all Flesh seems to be corrupted before God, a small Remnant only excepted.
who (like the Family of Lot in Sodom) are so far from being partakers in the vulgar Sins, that they are grieved in their Spirits at the Abomination which they see and hear from day to day.
who (like the Family of Lot in Sodom) Are so Far from being partakers in the Vulgar Sins, that they Are grieved in their Spirits At the Abomination which they see and hear from day to day.
Lot had the glorious Angels of Heaven sent to him for his Safeguard, when Sodom had Fire and Brimstone (the Emblems of Hell) pour'd down upon them for their Destruction.
Lot had the glorious Angels of Heaven sent to him for his Safeguard, when Sodom had Fire and Brimstone (the Emblems of Hell) poured down upon them for their Destruction.
They take different Courses, and must come to different Ends. Lazarus is for ever comforted, and Dives for ever tormented. Lot was saved both from the Flames of Sodom and those of Hell, thro God's Marvelous Mercy:
They take different Courses, and must come to different Ends. Lazarus is for ever comforted, and Dives for ever tormented. Lot was saved both from the Flames of Sodom and those of Hell, through God's Marvelous Mercy:
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O! what greater Argument can I produce to convert Sinners, or to confirm Converts? I request each of these to look to the End to which they are posting.
OH! what greater Argument can I produce to convert Sinners, or to confirm Converts? I request each of these to look to the End to which they Are posting.
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I know nothing that deserves the name of Riches, Honour or Happiness, so much as the raising and refining of our Faculties and Capacities by Divine Wisdom and Vertue. And truly this alone is all to us:
I know nothing that deserves the name of Riches, Honour or Happiness, so much as the raising and refining of our Faculties and Capacities by Divine Wisdom and Virtue. And truly this alone is all to us:
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For, all the Pleasures of the Flesh are Folly and Mockery, if compared with the noble Joy of a regenerate Soul delighting in God, its proper, adequate, and felicitating Object;
For, all the Pleasures of the Flesh Are Folly and Mockery, if compared with the noble Joy of a regenerate Soul delighting in God, its proper, adequate, and felicitating Object;
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but there is a dreadful Shower of firy Indignation coming down from God to consume his Adversaries. For however they delude themselves now, they will find at last, that it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of Judgment than for them, except they repent. Consider what has been said;
but there is a dreadful Shower of firy Indignation coming down from God to consume his Adversaries. For however they delude themselves now, they will find At last, that it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of Judgement than for them, except they Repent. Consider what has been said;
