A sermon preached at the first general meeting of the gentlemen, and others in and near London, who were born within the county of York in the church of S. Mary-le-Bow, Decemb. 3, 1678 / by John Tillotson ...
A SERMON PREACHED At the first general Meeting of the Gentlemen, and others, in and near London, who were born within the County of York. JOHN 13. 34, 35. A new Commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another;
A SERMON PREACHED At the First general Meeting of the Gentlemen, and Others, in and near London, who were born within the County of York. JOHN 13. 34, 35. A new Commandment I give unto you, that you love one Another;
and propounding to us for our imitation and encouragement the most lively and heroical Example of kindness and charity that ever was, in the Life and Death of the great Founder of our Religion, the author and finisher of our Faith, Jesus the Son of God.
and propounding to us for our imitation and encouragement the most lively and heroical Exampl of kindness and charity that ever was, in the Life and Death of the great Founder of our Religion, the author and finisher of our Faith, jesus the Son of God.
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and supplied the imperfections of former Revelations; so doth it most eminently reign and triumph in this great and blessed vertue of Charity; in which all the Philosophy and Religions that had been before in the World,
and supplied the imperfections of former Revelations; so does it most eminently Reign and triumph in this great and blessed virtue of Charity; in which all the Philosophy and Religions that had been before in the World,
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With great reason then doth our blessed Saviour call this a new Commandment, and assert it to himself as a thing peculiar to his Doctrine and Religion;
With great reason then does our blessed Saviour call this a new Commandment, and assert it to himself as a thing peculiar to his Doctrine and Religion;
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First, To enquire in what sence our Saviour calls this Commandment of loving one another a new Commandment. Secondly, To declare to you the Nature of this Commandment, by instancing in the chief Acts and Properties of Love.
First, To inquire in what sense our Saviour calls this Commandment of loving one Another a new Commandment. Secondly, To declare to you the Nature of this Commandment, by instancing in the chief Acts and Properties of Love.
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I. In what sence our Saviour calls this Commandment of loving one another a new Commandment? Not that it is absolutely and altogether New, but upon some special accounts.
I. In what sense our Saviour calls this Commandment of loving one Another a new Commandment? Not that it is absolutely and altogether New, but upon Some special accounts.
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In some sence then, it is no new Commandment; and so St. John, who was most likely to understand our Saviour's meaning in this particular, (all his preaching and writing being almost nothing else but an inculcating of this one Precept) explains this matter, telling us that in several respects it was,
In Some sense then, it is no new Commandment; and so Saint John, who was most likely to understand our Saviour's meaning in this particular, (all his preaching and writing being almost nothing Else but an inculcating of this one Precept) explains this matter, telling us that in several respects it was,
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and is in so express and particular a manner ascribed to the teaching of the Holy-Ghost, which was conferr'd upon Christians by the Faith of the Gospel,
and is in so express and particular a manner ascribed to the teaching of the Holy ghost, which was conferred upon Christians by the Faith of the Gospel,
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as if there hardly needed any outward instruction and exhortation to that purpose, 1 Thess. 4. 9. But as touching brotherly love ▪ ye need not that I write unto you,
as if there hardly needed any outward instruction and exhortation to that purpose, 1 Thess 4. 9. But as touching brotherly love ▪ you need not that I write unto you,
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so effectually taught, so mightily encouraged, so very much urged and insisted upon, that it may very well be called a new Commandment: for though it was not altogether unknown to mankind before,
so effectually taught, so mightily encouraged, so very much urged and insisted upon, that it may very well be called a new Commandment: for though it was not altogether unknown to mankind before,
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never was such an illustrious Example given of it, never so much weight and stress laid upon it, by any Philosophy or Religion that was before in the world.
never was such an illustrious Exampl given of it, never so much weight and stress laid upon it, by any Philosophy or Religion that was before in the world.
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and to sacrifice our selves for the furtherance of their Salvation. III. We will consider the Degrees and measures of our Charity, with regard to the various Objects, about which it is exercised.
and to sacrifice our selves for the furtherance of their Salvation. III. We will Consider the Degrees and measures of our Charity, with regard to the various Objects, about which it is exercised.
We do not know the wants of all, and therefore our knowledg of persons, and of their conditions, doth necessarily limit the effects of our Charity within a certain compass;
We do not know the Wants of all, and Therefore our knowledge of Persons, and of their conditions, does necessarily limit the effects of our Charity within a certain compass;
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All these do challenge our more especial regard and consideration. IV. We will consider our Obligations to this Duty, not only from our Saviour's Authority,
All these do challenge our more especial regard and consideration. IV. We will Consider our Obligations to this Duty, not only from our Saviour's authority,
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And this is peculiarly His Commandment, which he urgeth upon his Disciples so earnestly, and so as if he almost required nothing else in comparison of this.
And this is peculiarly His Commandment, which he urges upon his Disciples so earnestly, and so as if he almost required nothing Else in comparison of this.
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And so St. John, the loving and beloved Disciple, speaks of it, as the great Message, which the Son of God was to deliver to mankind, 1 Joh. 3. 11. This is the Message which ye have heard from the beginning, that ye should love one another.
And so Saint John, the loving and Beloved Disciple, speaks of it, as the great Message, which the Son of God was to deliver to mankind, 1 John 3. 11. This is the Message which you have herd from the beginning, that you should love one Another.
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The frame of our Nature disposeth us to it, and our inclination to Society, in which there can be no pleasure, no advantage, without mutual love and kindness.
The frame of our Nature Disposeth us to it, and our inclination to Society, in which there can be no pleasure, no advantage, without mutual love and kindness.
The fulfilling of this Law is the great perfection of our Natures, the advancement and enlargement of our Souls, the chief ornament and beauty of a great mind.
The fulfilling of this Law is the great perfection of our Nature's, the advancement and enlargement of our Souls, the chief ornament and beauty of a great mind.
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from Anger and Envy, from Malice and Revenge, from Jealousy and Discontent. It makes our minds calm and cheerful, and puts our souls into an easy posture,
from Anger and Envy, from Malice and Revenge, from Jealousy and Discontent. It makes our minds Cam and cheerful, and puts our Souls into an easy posture,
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how small was it for the matter of it, and yet how great in regard of the mind that gave it? I mean the Widow's two mites, which she cast into the Treasury: One could hardly give less,
how small was it for the matter of it, and yet how great in regard of the mind that gave it? I mean the Widow's two mites, which she cast into the Treasury: One could hardly give less,
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and yet none can give more, for she gave all that she had. All these excellencies and advantages of Love and Charity, which I have briefly recounted, are so many Arguments,
and yet none can give more, for she gave all that she had. All these excellencies and advantages of Love and Charity, which I have briefly recounted, Are so many Arguments,
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And to perpetuate this great Example of Charity, and that it might he always fresh in our memories, the great Sacrament of our Religion was on purpose instituted for the Commemoration of this great love of the Son of God, in laying down his life,
And to perpetuate this great Exampl of Charity, and that it might he always fresh in our memories, the great Sacrament of our Religion was on purpose instituted for the Commemoration of this great love of the Son of God, in laying down his life,
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and shedding his precious blood for the wicked and rebellious Race of mankind. But I have not time to enlarge upon this noble Argument as it deserves. VI. The last thing to be considered is the place and rank which this Precept and Duty holds in the Christian Religion.
and shedding his precious blood for the wicked and rebellious Raze of mankind. But I have not time to enlarge upon this noble Argument as it deserves. VI. The last thing to be considered is the place and rank which this Precept and Duty holds in the Christian Religion.
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The Scholars of the several great Rabbis among them had some peculiar Sayings and Opinions, some Customs and Traditions whereby they were severally known:
The Scholars of the several great Rabbis among them had Some peculiar Sayings and Opinions, Some Customs and Traditions whereby they were severally known:
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In allusion to these distinctions of Sects and Schools among the Jews, our Saviour fixeth upon this mark and character, whereby his Disciples should be known from the Disciples of any other Institution, A mighty love and affection to one another.
In allusion to these Distinctions of Sects and Schools among the jews, our Saviour fixeth upon this mark and character, whereby his Disciples should be known from the Disciples of any other Institution, A mighty love and affection to one Another.
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but our Saviour pitcheth upon that which is the most real and substantial, the most large and extensive, the most useful and beneficial, the most human and the most Divine quality of which we are capable.
but our Saviour pitcheth upon that which is the most real and substantial, the most large and extensive, the most useful and beneficial, the most human and the most Divine quality of which we Are capable.
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unless it be enlivened and inspir'd by Charity; That Love is the end of the Commandment, NONLATINALPHABET, the end of the Evangelical declaration, the first Fruit of the Spirit, the spring and root of all those Graces and Virtues which concern our duty towards one another:
unless it be enlivened and inspired by Charity; That Love is the end of the Commandment,, the end of the Evangelical declaration, the First Fruit of the Spirit, the spring and root of all those Graces and Virtues which concern our duty towards one Another:
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That without this, whatever we pretend to in Christianity, we are nothing, and our Religion is vain: That this is the greatest of all Graces and Virtues, greater then Faith and Hope; and of perpetual use and duration, Charity never fails.
That without this, whatever we pretend to in Christianity, we Are nothing, and our Religion is vain: That this is the greatest of all Graces and Virtues, greater then Faith and Hope; and of perpetual use and duration, Charity never fails.
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Above all things have fervent Charity among your selves, saith St. Peter: And St. Paul, having enumerated most other Christian Vertues, exhorts us above all to strive after this, And above all these things put on Charity, which is the bond of perfection.
Above all things have fervent Charity among your selves, Says Saint Peter: And Saint Paul, having enumerated most other Christian Virtues, exhorts us above all to strive After this, And above all these things put on Charity, which is the bound of perfection.
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for he who loveth not his Brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? This he declares to be one of the best evidences that we are in a state of Grace and Salvation, Hereby we know that we are passed from death to life, because we love the Brethren.
for he who loves not his Brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? This he declares to be one of the best evidences that we Are in a state of Grace and Salvation, Hereby we know that we Are passed from death to life, Because we love the Brothers.
and have more gratified the Curlosity, or Enthusiasm, or Superstition of mankind ▪ but there is no quality in the World which upon a sober and impartial consideration is of a more solid and intrinsick value.
and have more gratified the Curlosity, or Enthusiasm, or Superstition of mankind ▪ but there is no quality in the World which upon a Sobrium and impartial consideration is of a more solid and intrinsic valve.
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Nobis notam inurit apud quosdam, it is a mark and brand set upon us by some, saith Tertullian; and he tells us that it was proverbially said among the Heathen, Behold how these Christians love one another.
Nobis notam inurit apud Quosdam, it is a mark and brand Set upon us by Some, Says Tertullian; and he tells us that it was proverbially said among the Heathen, Behold how these Christians love one Another.
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Lucian, that great scoffer at all Religion, acknowledgeth in behalf of Christians, that this was the great Principle which their Master had instill'd into them ▪ And Julian ▪ the bitterest Enemy that Christianity ever had ▪ could not forbear to propound to the Heathen for an example the charity of the Galileans, for so by way of reproach he calls the Christians, who (says he) gave up themselves to humanity and kindness;
Lucian, that great scoffer At all Religion, acknowledgeth in behalf of Christians, that this was the great Principle which their Master had instilled into them ▪ And Julian ▪ the Bitterest Enemy that Christianity ever had ▪ could not forbear to propound to the Heathen for an Exampl the charity of the Galileans, for so by Way of reproach he calls the Christians, who (Says he) gave up themselves to humanity and kindness;
And in the same Letter to Arsacius, the Heathen ▪ High Priest of Galatia ▪ he gives this memorable Testimony of the Christians ▪ that their Charity was not limited and confin'd only to themselves,
And in the same letter to Arsacius, the Heathen ▪ High Priest of Galatia ▪ he gives this memorable Testimony of the Christians ▪ that their Charity was not limited and confined only to themselves,
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By all which it is evident that Love and Charity is not only the great Precept of our Saviour, but was in those first and best Times the general practice of his Disciples,
By all which it is evident that Love and Charity is not only the great Precept of our Saviour, but was in those First and best Times the general practice of his Disciples,
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The Application I shall make of this Discourse shall be threefold. 1. With relation to the Church of Rome. 2. With regard to our selves who profess the Protestant Reform'd Religion. 3. With a more particular respect to the occasion of this Meeting.
The Application I shall make of this Discourse shall be threefold. 1. With Relation to the Church of Room. 2. With regard to our selves who profess the Protestant Reformed Religion. 3. With a more particular respect to the occasion of this Meeting.
especially having had so late a Discovery of their affection to us, and so considerable a testimony of the kindness and charity which they design'd towards us:
especially having had so late a Discovery of their affection to us, and so considerable a testimony of the kindness and charity which they designed towards us:
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such as may justly make the ears of all that hear it to tingle, and render Popery execrable and infamous, a frightful and a hateful thing to the end of the World.
such as may justly make the ears of all that hear it to tingle, and render Popery execrable and infamous, a frightful and a hateful thing to the end of the World.
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It is now but too visible how grosly this great Commandment of our Saviour is contradicted, not only by the Practices of those in that Communion, from the Pope down to the meanest Fryar; but by the very Doctrines and Principles, by the Genius and Spirit of that Religion, which is wholly calculated for cruelty and persecution.
It is now but too visible how grossly this great Commandment of our Saviour is contradicted, not only by the Practices of those in that Communion, from the Pope down to the Meanest Friar; but by the very Doctrines and Principles, by the Genius and Spirit of that Religion, which is wholly calculated for cruelty and persecution.
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Where now is that mark of a Disciple, so much insisted upon by our Lord and Master, to be found in that Church? And yet what is the Christian Church but the Society and Community of Christ's Disciples? Surely in all reason, that which our Lord made the distinctive Mark and Character of his Disciples, should be the principal mark of a true Church. Bellarmine reckons up no less then fifteen marks of the true Church, all which the Church of Rome arrogates to her self alone:
Where now is that mark of a Disciple, so much insisted upon by our Lord and Master, to be found in that Church? And yet what is the Christian Church but the Society and Community of Christ's Disciples? Surely in all reason, that which our Lord made the distinctive Mark and Character of his Disciples, should be the principal mark of a true Church. Bellarmine reckons up no less then fifteen marks of the true Church, all which the Church of Room arrogates to her self alone:
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But he wisely forgot that which is worth all the rest, and which our Saviour insists upon as the chief of all other, A sincere Love and Charity to all Christians ▪ This he knew would by no means agree to his own Church.
But he wisely forgotten that which is worth all the rest, and which our Saviour insists upon as the chief of all other, A sincere Love and Charity to all Christians ▪ This he knew would by no means agree to his own Church.
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And they allow no body in the world, besides themselves, no though they believe all the Articles of the Apostles Creed, to have one grain of true Faith;
And they allow no body in the world, beside themselves, not though they believe all the Articles of the Apostles Creed, to have one grain of true Faith;
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The greatest wonder of all this is, that they who hate and persecute Christians most, do all this while the most confidently of all others pretend to be the Disciples of Christ,
The greatest wonder of all this is, that they who hate and persecute Christians most, do all this while the most confidently of all Others pretend to be the Disciples of christ,
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That Church which excommunicates all other Christian Churches in the world, and if she could, would extirpate them out of the world, will yet needs assume to her self to be the only Christian Church:
That Church which excommunicates all other Christian Churches in the world, and if she could, would extirpate them out of the world, will yet needs assume to her self to be the only Christian Church:
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Secondly, With relation to our selves, who profess the Protestant Reformed Religion. How is this great Precept of our Saviour not only shamefully neglected,
Secondly, With Relation to our selves, who profess the Protestant Reformed Religion. How is this great Precept of our Saviour not only shamefully neglected,
but plainly violated by us? And that not only by private hatred and illwills quarrels and contentions in our civil conversation and entercourse with one anothe;
but plainly violated by us? And that not only by private hatred and illwills quarrels and contentions in our civil Conversation and intercourse with one anothe;
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Have we not all one Father? hath not one God created us? And are we not in a more peculiar and eminent manner Brethren, being all the children of God by faith in Jesus:
Have we not all one Father? hath not one God created us? And Are we not in a more peculiar and eminent manner Brothers, being all the children of God by faith in jesus:
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Give me leave a little more fully to expostulate this matter, but very calmly and in the spirit of weekness, and in the name of our dear Lord, who loved us all at such a rate as to die for us, to recommend to you this new Commandment of his, that ye love one another:
Give me leave a little more Fully to expostulate this matter, but very calmly and in the Spirit of weakness, and in the name of our dear Lord, who loved us all At such a rate as to die for us, to recommend to you this new Commandment of his, that you love one Another:
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in the same Sacraments, and in all the substantial parts of God's worship, and in the great Duties and Vertues of the Christian life, to be of greater force to unite us,
in the same Sacraments, and in all the substantial parts of God's worship, and in the great Duties and Virtues of the Christian life, to be of greater force to unite us,
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Are not the things about which we differ, in their nature indifferent, that is, things about which there ought to be no difference among wise men? Are they not at a great distance from the life and essence of Religion,
are not the things about which we differ, in their nature indifferent, that is, things about which there ought to be no difference among wise men? are they not At a great distance from the life and essence of Religion,
as by breaking the Peace of the Church about them to endanger our whole Religion? Shall we take one another by the throat for an hundred pence, when our common Adversary stands ready to clap upon us an Action of ten thousand talents? Can we in good earnest be contented that rather than the Surplice should not be thrown out, Popery should come in? and rather than receive the Sacrament in the humble but indifferent posture of kneeling, to swallow the Camel of Transubstantiation, and adore the Elements of Bread and Wine for our God and Saviour? and rather than to submit to a set Form of Prayer, to have the Service of God perform'd in an unknown Tongue?
as by breaking the Peace of the Church about them to endanger our Whole Religion? Shall we take one Another by the throat for an hundred pence, when our Common Adversary Stands ready to clap upon us an Actium of ten thousand Talents? Can we in good earnest be contented that rather than the Surplice should not be thrown out, Popery should come in? and rather than receive the Sacrament in the humble but indifferent posture of kneeling, to swallow the Camel of Transubstantiation, and adore the Elements of Bred and Wine for our God and Saviour? and rather than to submit to a Set From of Prayer, to have the Service of God performed in an unknown Tongue?
and how near their Religion was to have entred in upon us at once at those wide breaches which we had made for it? And will we still take counsell of our Enemies,
and how near their Religion was to have entered in upon us At once At those wide Breaches which we had made for it? And will we still take counsel of our Enemies,
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and chuse to follow that course to which, of all other, they who hate us and seek our ruin, would most certainly advise and direct us? Will we freely offer them that advantage, which they would be contented to purchase at any rate?
and choose to follow that course to which, of all other, they who hate us and seek our ruin, would most Certainly Advice and Direct us? Will we freely offer them that advantage, which they would be contented to purchase At any rate?
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and the floods beat upon it, it shall stand firm and unshaken? That nothing can be a Bulwark of sufficient force to resist all the arts and attempts of Popery,
and the floods beatrice upon it, it shall stand firm and unshaken? That nothing can be a Bulwark of sufficient force to resist all the arts and attempts of Popery,
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but an establisht National Religion, firmly united and compacted in all the parts of it? Is it not plain to every eye, that little Sects and separate Congregations can never do it? but will be like a Foundation of sand to a weighty Building, which whatever shew it may make cannot stand long,
but an established National Religion, firmly united and compacted in all the parts of it? Is it not plain to every eye, that little Sects and separate Congregations can never do it? but will be like a Foundation of sand to a weighty Building, which whatever show it may make cannot stand long,
but to yield them up, whether to the infirmity, or importunity, or, perhaps in some very few things, to the plausible exceptions of those who differ from us.
but to yield them up, whither to the infirmity, or importunity, or, perhaps in Some very few things, to the plausible exceptions of those who differ from us.
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and desirous upon any terms that are tolerable to return to the Communion of it: a mind free from passion and prejudice, from peevish exceptions, and groundless and endless scruples;
and desirous upon any terms that Are tolerable to return to the Communion of it: a mind free from passion and prejudice, from peevish exceptions, and groundless and endless scruples;
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not apt to insist upon little cavils and objections, to which the very best things, and the greatest and clearest Truths in the world, are, and alwaies will be lyable:
not apt to insist upon little cavils and objections, to which the very best things, and the greatest and Clearest Truths in the world, Are, and always will be liable:
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As the Meeting of the Sons of the Clergy, which is now form'd and establish'd into a charitable Corporation: And the Anniversary Meetings of those of the several Counties of England, who reside,
As the Meeting of the Sons of the Clergy, which is now formed and established into a charitable Corporation: And the Anniversary Meetings of those of the several Counties of England, who reside,
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The strange overflowing of vice and wickedness in our Land, and the prodigious increase and impudence of infidelity and impiety, hath of late years boaded very ill to us,
The strange overflowing of vice and wickedness in our Land, and the prodigious increase and impudence of infidelity and impiety, hath of late Years boaded very ill to us,
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And the greatest comfort I have had, under these sad apprehensions of God's displeasure, hath been this, that though bad men were perhaps never worse in any Age,
And the greatest Comfort I have had, under these sad apprehensions of God's displeasure, hath been this, that though bad men were perhaps never Worse in any Age,
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And who, that loves God and Religion, can chuse but take great contentment to see so general and forward an inclination in People this way? Which hath been very much cherished of late years by this sort of Meetings:
And who, that loves God and Religion, can choose but take great contentment to see so general and forward an inclination in People this Way? Which hath been very much cherished of late Years by this sort of Meetings:
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And which likewise hathtended very much to the reconciling of the minds of men, and the allaying of those fierce heats and animosities which have been caused by our Civil confusions, and Religious distractions.
And which likewise hathtended very much to the reconciling of the minds of men, and the allaying of those fierce heats and animosities which have been caused by our Civil confusions, and Religious distractions.
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Now the God of Peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will;
Now the God of Peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord jesus christ, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will;
