A sermon preached at the triennial visitation of the right reverend father in God, Richard, L. Bishop of Bath and Wells held at Bridgewater, on the 19th day of August, 1695 / by Matthew Hole ...
THE great Subject of this Chapter is concerning Spiritual Gifts, which the Apostle in his entrance upon it, declares to be so useful and necessary a piece of Knowledge, that he would by no means have us ignorant of it.
THE great Subject of this Chapter is Concerning Spiritual Gifts, which the Apostle in his Entrance upon it, declares to be so useful and necessary a piece of Knowledge, that he would by no means have us ignorant of it.
And to the end that the Christian Church might be rightly instructed in so Divine and Excellent a Subject, he here treats at large concerning the Author, the number, the use,
And to the end that the Christian Church might be rightly instructed in so Divine and Excellent a Subject, he Here treats At large Concerning the Author, the number, the use,
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For the Author, he declares it to be no other than the Holy Spirit of God, the Third Person in the ever Blessed and Adorable Trinity, whose peculiar Office in the Oeconomy of Mans Salvation, is to edifie and instruct the Church of Christ,
For the Author, he declares it to be no other than the Holy Spirit of God, the Third Person in the ever Blessed and Adorable Trinity, whose peculiar Office in the Oeconomy of men Salvation, is to edify and instruct the Church of christ,
From the Author, he goes on to the number and variety of these Spiritual Gifts, reckoning up in the 4th and following Verses, The Word of Wisdom, the Word of Knowledge, the Gift of Prophecy, the Gift of Healing, the gift of Tongues,
From the Author, he Goes on to the number and variety of these Spiritual Gifts, reckoning up in the 4th and following Verses, The Word of Wisdom, the Word of Knowledge, the Gift of Prophecy, the Gift of Healing, the gift of Tongues,
And least we should mistake the design of the Holy Ghost in bestowing these Gifts, he proceeds to direct us in the right end and use of them, telling us, That the manifestation of the Spirit was given to every one to profit withal;
And lest we should mistake the Design of the Holy Ghost in bestowing these Gifts, he proceeds to Direct us in the right end and use of them, telling us, That the manifestation of the Spirit was given to every one to profit withal;
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nor are the same given to all, but they are scattered with an admirable variety and in different measures on the sons of Men, that like the various Members of the Natural Body, they might be all helpful and serviceable to one another;
nor Are the same given to all, but they Are scattered with an admirable variety and in different measures on the Sons of Men, that like the various Members of the Natural Body, they might be all helpful and serviceable to one Another;
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Are all apostles, saith he? are all prophets? are all teachers? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? No, He hath given some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors, and some teachers;
are all Apostles, Says he? Are all Prophets? Are all Teachers? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? No, He hath given Some to be Apostles, Some Prophets, Some Evangelists, Some Pastors, and Some Teachers;
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And having thus discoursed at large of the nature, end and use of these Spiritual Gifts, he closes the Chapter with this excellent advice of our Text, Covet earnestly the best gifts:
And having thus discoursed At large of the nature, end and use of these Spiritual Gifts, he closes the Chapter with this excellent Advice of our Text, Covet earnestly the best Gifts:
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First, Then by gifts here, there can be no doubt but the Apostle chiefly intended those supernatural and extraordinary gifts of Tongues, Miracles, Prophecy,
First, Then by Gifts Here, there can be no doubt but the Apostle chiefly intended those supernatural and extraordinary Gifts of Tongues, Miracles, Prophecy,
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and therefore the Apostles advice here may be, and usually is, extended likewise to the natural and acquired gifts of the Spirit, which are necessary still to propagate the Doctrine of the Gospel,
and Therefore the Apostles Advice Here may be, and usually is, extended likewise to the natural and acquired Gifts of the Spirit, which Are necessary still to propagate the Doctrine of the Gospel,
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Of this kind are those intellectual habits and endowments of the Mind, by the improvement whereof, some attain to a greater skill in the Tongues, others excel in the knowledge of Arts and Sciences, by which means Men come to have different Talents,
Of this kind Are those intellectual habits and endowments of the Mind, by the improvement whereof, Some attain to a greater skill in the Tongues, Others excel in the knowledge of Arts and Sciences, by which means Men come to have different Talents,
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Whatever most promoted that end was reckoned in the number of the best gifts; so that whether the Apostle referred here to the gift of Tongues, which was very necessary at that time,
Whatever most promoted that end was reckoned in the number of the best Gifts; so that whither the Apostle referred Here to the gift of Tongues, which was very necessary At that time,
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when the Gospel was to be Preached to People of divers Nations and Languages, or whether he had an eye to the gift of Miracles, which gave the greatest credit to their Doctrine,
when the Gospel was to be Preached to People of diverse nations and Languages, or whither he had an eye to the gift of Miracles, which gave the greatest credit to their Doctrine,
Thirdly, What is the Apostles meaning in bidding us to covet these Gifts and that earnestly too? To covet in Scripture is sometimes taken in a very bad sense,
Thirdly, What is the Apostles meaning in bidding us to covet these Gifts and that earnestly too? To covet in Scripture is sometime taken in a very bad sense,
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but to desire the gifts of God for the good of Mankind, and to seek to enrich our Mind with the highest and best abilities to promote his Glory, is a noble and laudable Ambition;
but to desire the Gifts of God for the good of Mankind, and to seek to enrich our Mind with the highest and best abilities to promote his Glory, is a noble and laudable Ambition;
And what's that? Why 'tis the Graces of the Spirit, as appears by what follows, where the Apostle immediately falls upon the excellent Grace of Charity, which as it comprizes the Love of God and our Neighbour, is the complex or summary of all Christian Graces;
And what's that? Why it's the Graces of the Spirit, as appears by what follows, where the Apostle immediately falls upon the excellent Grace of Charity, which as it comprises the Love of God and our Neighbour, is the complex or summary of all Christian Graces;
That the Ministers and Pastors of the Church ought earnestly to covet and labour for the best gifts; that is, those especially that tend most to the Benefit and Edification of the Church. II. That the Graces of the Spirit are more excellent than the Gifts of it,
That the Ministers and Pastors of the Church ought earnestly to covet and labour for the best Gifts; that is, those especially that tend most to the Benefit and Edification of the Church. II That the Graces of the Spirit Are more excellent than the Gifts of it,
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and therefore ought to be more earnestly coveted and laboured for. These two useful and seasonable Truths shall be the subject of our ensuing Discourse;
and Therefore ought to be more earnestly coveted and laboured for. These two useful and seasonable Truths shall be the Subject of our ensuing Discourse;
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That the Ministers and Pastors of the Church ought earnestly to covet and labour for the best gifts; that is, such especially as conduce most to the Benefit and Edification of their Hearers.
That the Ministers and Pastors of the Church ought earnestly to covet and labour for the best Gifts; that is, such especially as conduce most to the Benefit and Edification of their Hearers.
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St. Paul gave this direction with reference to those extraordinary Gifts that were rife in his time, that they should covet and seek after the best of them.
Saint Paul gave this direction with Referente to those extraordinary Gifts that were rife in his time, that they should covet and seek After the best of them.
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And the Reason being still the same, we are concerned likewise, even in those ordinary Gifts that are continued to us, to desire those most that are likelyest to do most good.
And the Reason being still the same, we Are concerned likewise, even in those ordinary Gifts that Are continued to us, to desire those most that Are likeliest to do most good.
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For the First, Before I can shew you what are now the most useful and beneficial Gifts for the good of the Church, I must put you in mind of four or five Gifts or Talents in Prayer and Preaching, which are none of the best,
For the First, Before I can show you what Are now the most useful and beneficial Gifts for the good of the Church, I must put you in mind of four or five Gifts or Talents in Prayer and Preaching, which Are none of the best,
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1. I shall mention of these, is, The Gift of Extemporary Effusions in Prayer, which some have miscalled, The gift of Prayer. This is not much to be affected,
1. I shall mention of these, is, The Gift of Extemporary Effusions in Prayer, which Some have miscalled, The gift of Prayer. This is not much to be affected,
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nor hasty to utter any thing before God, • … cl. 5.2. but to consider that God is in heaven, and we are upon earth, therefore our words unto him should be few.
nor hasty to utter any thing before God, • … cl. 5.2. but to Consider that God is in heaven, and we Are upon earth, Therefore our words unto him should be few.
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And therefore a greater than Solomon, even our Blessed Saviour himself, the Head and Founder of his Church, prescribed a Form of Prayer to be used by his Disciples and followers;
And Therefore a greater than Solomon, even our Blessed Saviour himself, the Head and Founder of his Church, prescribed a From of Prayer to be used by his Disciples and followers;
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and the Christian Church according to his order, hath used the same ever since, and likewise composed her Publick Liturgies according to that excellent Platform:
and the Christian Church according to his order, hath used the same ever since, and likewise composed her Public Liturgies according to that excellent Platform:
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There was indeed in the days of the Apostles an extraordinary gift of Praying by Inspiration, called sometimes, Praying by the Spirit, which was necessary in the beginning of Christianity;
There was indeed in the days of the Apostles an extraordinary gift of Praying by Inspiration, called sometime, Praying by the Spirit, which was necessary in the beginning of Christianity;
but how? Not by furnishing us with new Phrases and variety of Expressions, which God is no way delighted with, but with sighs and groans, saith the Apostle, that cannot be uttered; that is, by exciting the inward desires and breathings of the Soul after him:
but how? Not by furnishing us with new Phrases and variety of Expressions, which God is no Way delighted with, but with sighs and groans, Says the Apostle, that cannot be uttered; that is, by exciting the inward Desires and breathings of the Soul After him:
Hence we read that the poor Publicans short Letany, Lord be merciful to me a Sinner, prevail'd more for his Justification than the tedious Harangues of the Pharisee; which Sect,
Hence we read that the poor Publicans short Letany, Lord be merciful to me a Sinner, prevailed more for his Justification than the tedious Harangues of the Pharisee; which Sect,
And 'tis well known, what crude and indigested, not to say blasphemous, Speeches have drop'd from the Mouths of such bold pretenders to inspir'd Prayers.
And it's well known, what crude and indigested, not to say blasphemous, Speeches have dropped from the Mouths of such bold pretenders to inspired Prayers.
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and hath plainly appeared to be a late Invention, brought into these Kingdoms by the subtlety of Popish Emissaries, meerly to distract and divide the People;
and hath plainly appeared to be a late Invention, brought into these Kingdoms by the subtlety of Popish Emissaries, merely to distract and divide the People;
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Affected Tones and Gestures may indeed raise the Fancy, and over-heat the Imagination, but seldom or never leave any true or lasting warmth upon the Heart or the Affections;
Affected Tones and Gestures may indeed raise the Fancy, and overheat the Imagination, but seldom or never leave any true or lasting warmth upon the Heart or the Affections;
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For the Vulgar are little edified by Latin; and 'tis Proverbial among them to say, of what they understand not, That 'tis Greek to them: So that the use of these Tongues in our Discourses to them can be of no advantage;
For the vulgar Are little edified by Latin; and it's Proverbial among them to say, of what they understand not, That it's Greek to them: So that the use of these Tongues in our Discourses to them can be of no advantage;
To this may be added the using of Hard Words, and Terms of Art, that are above the reach of Vulgar Understandings, speaking as the Apostle expresses it, great swelling words of vanity, and affecting Science falsly so called.
To this may be added the using of Hard Words, and Terms of Art, that Are above the reach of vulgar Understandings, speaking as the Apostle Expresses it, great swelling words of vanity, and affecting Science falsely so called.
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For as the plainest Food nourishes more than the most delicious Kickshaws, so plain Truths without Art or Varnish, oft-times leave deeper Impressions on the Mind,
For as the Plainest Food Nourishes more than the most delicious Kickshaws, so plain Truths without Art or Varnish, ofttimes leave Deeper Impressions on the Mind,
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Lastly, The Art of straining the words of Scripture, and forcing them from their plain and genuine Sense, is none of the best gifts: This is done sometimes by Criticks, who to advance a new Notion will stretch and pervert the Holy Scripture,
Lastly, The Art of straining the words of Scripture, and forcing them from their plain and genuine Sense, is none of the best Gifts: This is done sometime by Critics, who to advance a new Notion will stretch and pervert the Holy Scripture,
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And thus having mentioned some of those Gifts, which though too much in vogue, are yet none of the hest, I proceed now to those more useful Talents and Abilities, that tend most to the Edification of the Church,
And thus having mentioned Some of those Gifts, which though too much in vogue, Are yet none of the hest, I proceed now to those more useful Talents and Abilities, that tend most to the Edification of the Church,
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First, I say, We are to covet those as the best gifts that enable us to inform and settle Mens Judgments aright, in the knowledge of the Truth. Here we must begin;
First, I say, We Are to covet those as the best Gifts that enable us to inform and settle Men's Judgments aright, in the knowledge of the Truth. Here we must begin;
And therefore the Mind must be well instructed in the goodness of the thing, before we excite to the love or pursuit of it, otherwise Zeal may spend it self,
And Therefore the Mind must be well instructed in the Goodness of the thing, before we excite to the love or pursuit of it, otherwise Zeal may spend it self,
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or the weaknesses of Superstition? And how frequently have they that have been too hasty and eager in raising the Affections, made sad work with the Passions of Men?
or the Weaknesses of Superstition? And how frequently have they that have been too hasty and eager in raising the Affections, made sad work with the Passion of Men?
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By this means, some have been ever learning, and never come to the knowledge of the truth, being unstable in their Principles, and like children tossed to and fro with every wind of doctrine;
By this means, Some have been ever learning, and never come to the knowledge of the truth, being unstable in their Principles, and like children tossed to and from with every wind of Doctrine;
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To this end Catechizing will be of very great use, to instruct Children betimes in the Principles of Religion, to instill into them the knowledge of God,
To this end Catechizing will be of very great use, to instruct Children betimes in the Principles of Religion, to instill into them the knowledge of God,
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When they come to greater Maturity, we are to let them know upon what grounds the Articles of the Christian Faith stand, that they may not be shaken from the belief of them:
When they come to greater Maturity, we Are to let them know upon what grounds the Articles of the Christian Faith stand, that they may not be shaken from the belief of them:
After this, we are to shew them the excellency and extent of the Divine Law by a fuller Explication of the Decalogue, or Ten Commandments, describing the Nature of every particular Vertue and Vice, required and forbidden in them:
After this, we Are to show them the excellency and extent of the Divine Law by a fuller Explication of the Decalogue, or Ten commandments, describing the Nature of every particular Virtue and Vice, required and forbidden in them:
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And having thus fixed and settled their Judgments in the knowledge of Divine Truths, we are then to apply our selves to the Second part of Edification;
And having thus fixed and settled their Judgments in the knowledge of Divine Truths, we Are then to apply our selves to the Second part of Edification;
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Here we may describe the loveliness and rewards of Vertue, setting forth in the most lively colours the Beauty of Holiness, that Men may be enamour'd and fall in love with it:
Here we may describe the loveliness and rewards of Virtue, setting forth in the most lively colours the Beauty of Holiness, that Men may be enamoured and fallen in love with it:
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Here we may represent the uglyness and deformity of Vice, painting it in the blackest and most odious shape, to beget the greater abhorrence and detestation of it.
Here we may represent the ugliness and deformity of Vice, painting it in the Blackest and most odious shape, to beget the greater abhorrence and detestation of it.
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When we would reveal the Wrath of God from Heaven against Sinners, we may appear as on Mount Sinai, in Thunder and Lightning, to make (if possible) the sturdiest Sinners to quake and tremble.
When we would reveal the Wrath of God from Heaven against Sinners, we may appear as on Mount Sinai, in Thunder and Lightning, to make (if possible) the sturdiest Sinners to quake and tremble.
When we would display the Riches of Divine Grace in the Work of Mans Redemption, we may like our Saviour on the Mount of Olives, breathe out nothing but Joy and Blessedness, and with open voice proclaim the glad tidings of the Kingdom of Heaven.
When we would display the Riches of Divine Grace in the Work of men Redemption, we may like our Saviour on the Mount of Olive, breathe out nothing but Joy and Blessedness, and with open voice proclaim the glad tidings of the Kingdom of Heaven.
And therefore when the Apostle adviseth us to covet earnestly the best gifis, he thereby puts us upon using the best means of becoming Masters of them.
And Therefore when the Apostle adviseth us to covet earnestly the best gifis, he thereby puts us upon using the best means of becoming Masters of them.
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The Fire that sate upon their Heads, represented that fervency of Spirit, which enabled them with courage to go through all the difficulties of their Office:
The Fire that sat upon their Heads, represented that fervency of Spirit, which enabled them with courage to go through all the difficulties of their Office:
And our Blessed Saviour hath assured us, that Earthly Parents are not more willing to give good Gifts to their Children, than our Heavenly Father is to give the Holy Spirit to them that ask it.
And our Blessed Saviour hath assured us, that Earthly Parents Are not more willing to give good Gifts to their Children, than our Heavenly Father is to give the Holy Spirit to them that ask it.
The carnal mind is enmity against God: 1 Cor. 2.14. It receives not the things of the spirit of God, neither can it know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
The carnal mind is enmity against God: 1 Cor. 2.14. It receives not the things of the Spirit of God, neither can it know them, Because they Are spiritually discerned.
and our Saviour hath told us, that many will say unto him at the last day, Matth. 7.22. Lord, Lord, have we not prophecyed in thy name? And in thy name done many wonderful works? Who yet shall be bid to depart from him as workers of Iniquity.
and our Saviour hath told us, that many will say unto him At the last day, Matthew 7.22. Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name done many wondered works? Who yet shall be bid to depart from him as workers of Iniquity.
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for it makes them like unto God, and renders them most acceptable to him, and therefore is conferred on none but the particular Favourites and Darlings of Heaven:
for it makes them like unto God, and renders them most acceptable to him, and Therefore is conferred on none but the particular Favourites and Darlings of Heaven:
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No, this is reserved as the peculiar Lot and Portion of the Saints, and therefore must far surpass those Common Gifts, that are shared promiscuously by wicked Men.
No, this is reserved as the peculiar Lot and Portion of the Saints, and Therefore must Far surpass those Common Gifts, that Are shared promiscuously by wicked Men.
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Secondly, The end or use to which they serve, will farther give Grace the preheminence above the best gifts: Cor. 8. For knowledge, saith the Apostle, puffeth up, and tempts many a Man to Pride and Vanity,
Secondly, The end or use to which they serve, will farther give Grace the pre-eminence above the best Gifts: Cor. 8. For knowledge, Says the Apostle, Puffeth up, and tempts many a Man to Pride and Vanity,
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The greatest Gifts and Abilities, if not accompanied with Grace to direct the use of them, are so far from edifying, that they have in all Ages done the Church the greatest Mischief.
The greatest Gifts and Abilities, if not accompanied with Grace to Direct the use of them, Are so Far from edifying, that they have in all Ages done thee Church the greatest Mischief.
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How many pestilent Errours and Schisms are owing to the greater parts and abilities of Hereticks? What ground hath Atheism and Debauchery got in the World by the Influence and Discourses of the finest Wits? And as the sharpest Razour cuts deepest,
How many pestilent Errors and Schisms Are owing to the greater parts and abilities of Heretics? What ground hath Atheism and Debauchery god in the World by the Influence and Discourses of the Finest Wits? And as the Sharpest Razour cuts Deepest,
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so have the quickest Parts made the deepest Wounds in Religion, and Mens Souls: so pernicious are the effects of their ill management both to the Publick and themselves.
so have the quickest Parts made the Deepest Wounds in Religion, and Men's Souls: so pernicious Are the effects of their ill management both to the Public and themselves.
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This is more than can be said of the best gifts; for of these the Apostle declares in the next Chapter, that they must shortly have an end and be done away:
This is more than can be said of the best Gifts; for of these the Apostle declares in the next Chapter, that they must shortly have an end and be done away:
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This is an excellency that far transcends all other Perfections whatever; 'tis the disgrace of all Worldly Excellencies, that they are short-liv'd and vanishing;
This is an excellency that Far transcends all other Perfections whatever; it's the disgrace of all Worldly Excellencies, that they Are short-lived and vanishing;
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Riches perish in the using, the pleasures of Sin are but for a season, Honour is but a puff of Wind, a bubble that passeth away with the breath that raised it;
Riches perish in the using, the pleasures of since Are but for a season, Honour is but a puff of Wind, a bubble that passes away with the breath that raised it;
And now having by the Blessing of God finished what I at first proposed, give me leave to press the Exhortation of the Text, with respect both to the Gifts and Graces of the Spirit. And,
And now having by the Blessing of God finished what I At First proposed, give me leave to press the Exhortation of the Text, with respect both to the Gifts and Graces of the Spirit. And,
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And here if I could ever hope to prevail, methinks it might be reasonably expected from such an Assembly as this, consisting of Persons, whose great business it is to instruct others in the Knowledge and Practice of Divine Things:
And Here if I could ever hope to prevail, methinks it might be reasonably expected from such an Assembly as this, consisting of Persons, whose great business it is to instruct Others in the Knowledge and Practice of Divine Things:
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Read the Publick Prayers of the Church with Reverence and devout Affections, that the Hearers Zeal may be enkindled, by the pious ardours of your Devotion.
Read the Public Prayers of the Church with reverence and devout Affections, that the Hearers Zeal may be enkindled, by the pious ardours of your Devotion.
In your Preaching shew Ʋncorruptness, Gravity, Tit. 2 ▪ 7, 8. Sincerity, and sound Speech, that cannot be condemned, that he who is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you:
In your Preaching show Ʋncorruptness, Gravity, Tit. 2 ▪ 7, 8. Sincerity, and found Speech, that cannot be condemned, that he who is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you:
Do not use your Gifts to Pride and Vain-glory, for this is to make the Breathings of the Holy Ghost, subservient to the vain Breath of the Multitude, which cannot but grieve the Holy Spirit of God,
Do not use your Gifts to Pride and Vainglory, for this is to make the Breathings of the Holy Ghost, subservient to the vain Breath of the Multitude, which cannot but grieve the Holy Spirit of God,
Beware of abusing your Parts to the Maintenance of Schism and Divisions, but rather use your utmost Prudence to heal those Breaches which open too wide a gap for Atheism, Confusion, and every evil work.
Beware of abusing your Parts to the Maintenance of Schism and Divisions, but rather use your utmost Prudence to heal those Breaches which open too wide a gap for Atheism, Confusion, and every evil work.
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and what higher thing can the most elevated Ambition raise our Wishes to? Wherefore let our desires and endeavours after it bear some proportion to its transcendent worth and excellency;
and what higher thing can the most elevated Ambition raise our Wishes to? Wherefore let our Desires and endeavours After it bear Some proportion to its transcendent worth and excellency;
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let us open our Mouths wide, that we may be filled with the Spirit, and let the cry of our Devotions, like the acclamations at the Building of the Temple, be evermore, Grace, Grace.
let us open our Mouths wide, that we may be filled with the Spirit, and let the cry of our Devotions, like the acclamations At the Building of the Temple, be evermore, Grace, Grace.
But let us especially, to whom the World hath given the stile of Spiritual Persons, pray for a double portion of the Spirit, that God would furnish us with his Gifts, to promote his Glory and the good of Mankind,
But let us especially, to whom the World hath given the style of Spiritual Persons, pray for a double portion of the Spirit, that God would furnish us with his Gifts, to promote his Glory and the good of Mankind,
so we may in the Holiness of our Lives too, adding to our knowledge vertue, to vertue temperance, to temperance patience, 2 Pet ▪ 5, 6, • … to patience brotherly-kindness, and to brotherly-kindness charity;
so we may in the Holiness of our Lives too, adding to our knowledge virtue, to virtue temperance, to temperance patience, 2 Pet ▪ 5, 6, • … to patience Brotherly kindness, and to Brotherly kindness charity;
Almighty and most Merciful God, of whose only Gift it cometh, that thy faithful People do unto thee any true and laudable Service, grant us thy Grace, that we may so faithfully serve thee in this Life, that we fail not finally to attain thy Heavenly Promises, through the Merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
Almighty and most Merciful God, of whose only Gift it comes, that thy faithful People do unto thee any true and laudable Service, grant us thy Grace, that we may so faithfully serve thee in this Life, that we fail not finally to attain thy Heavenly Promises, through the Merits of jesus christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
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