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THE CONDITIONS OF CHRISTIANITY. Luke 9.23.
THE CONDITIONS OF CHRISTIANITY. Luke 9.23.
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And hee said unto them all, If any man will come after mee, let him deny himselfe,
And he said unto them all, If any man will come After me, let him deny himself,
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and take up his Crosse dayly, and follow me.
and take up his Cross daily, and follow me.
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OVr blessed Lord and Saviour, having signified unto his Disciples, and such as followed him, that the time drew neere,
Our blessed Lord and Saviour, having signified unto his Disciples, and such as followed him, that the time drew near,
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when hee should accomplish the thing, whereto he was sent into the world; and that hee should suffer many things, as reproofes, slanders, revilings, even of the Elders,
when he should accomplish the thing, whereto he was sent into the world; and that he should suffer many things, as reproofs, slanders, revilings, even of the Elders,
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and chiefe governours of his people, and o• the High Priests, which challenged to themselves the chiefe rule in GODS Church, and of the Scribes, that tooke upon them to teach and instruct GODS people in the truth;
and chief Governors of his people, and o• the High Priests, which challenged to themselves the chief Rule in GOD'S Church, and of the Scribes, that took upon them to teach and instruct GOD'S people in the truth;
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yea, that they would not leave him til they had his bloud, and had slaine him, setteth downe this thing;
yea, that they would not leave him till they had his blood, and had slain him, sets down this thing;
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to bee noted of all such, as had made profession of him, that if they would goe after him,
to be noted of all such, as had made profession of him, that if they would go After him,
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and beare him •ompany, they must wil••ngly every one of them ••ke up their Crosse on their shoulders, and come ••ter him.
and bear him •ompany, they must wil••ngly every one of them ••ke up their Cross on their shoulders, and come ••ter him.
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Which is in very deed, as our Saviour declareth, the ••st lesson, that every one •ust learne, that hath determined to follow Christ, to bee ••s Disciple, to be a Christi•• to be saved,
Which is in very deed, as our Saviour Declareth, the ••st Lesson, that every one •ust Learn, that hath determined to follow christ, to be ••s Disciple, to be a Christi•• to be saved,
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and inherite ••e kingdome of heaven. and inherit ••e Kingdom of heaven.
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•or, as a man that determineth to build him an •ouse, if he have any wit and common sense with him, will cast with himselfe,
•or, as a man that determineth to built him an •ouse, if he have any wit and Common sense with him, will cast with himself,
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and make account with the most, what it is ••ke to cost him, and what •ll things thereto necessarily appertaining will ly• him in, that so he may understand,
and make account with the most, what it is ••ke to cost him, and what •ll things thereto necessarily appertaining will ly• him in, that so he may understand,
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whether his ability will stretch so farre, a• to bring it to passe, le• otherwise he be enforce• to leave off that which h• hath begunne,
whither his ability will stretch so Far, a• to bring it to pass, le• otherwise he be enforce• to leave off that which h• hath begun,
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and so be• mocked, as a foole, of a• that see his doings.
and so be• mocked, as a fool, of a• that see his doings.
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So• saith our Saviour, He that meaneth, and hath full• purposed in his heart, to become a Christian,
So• Says our Saviour, He that means, and hath full• purposed in his heart, to become a Christian,
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and to inherit the kingdome o• heaven, must first sit him downe, and cast his account, what it will lye him in, that knowing the price hee may see,
and to inherit the Kingdom o• heaven, must First fit him down, and cast his account, what it will lie him in, that knowing the price he may see,
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whether he• may attaine it, or no;
whither he• may attain it, or no;
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lest, not knowing the matter, hee give over in the mids• of his travell, and be condemned for a foole and ignorant person.
lest, not knowing the matter, he give over in the mids• of his travel, and be condemned for a fool and ignorant person.
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This kingdome of hea•en is a house, farre passing 〈 ◊ 〉 worldly possessions whatsoever, a pearle, more ••ecious than the whole world besides:
This Kingdom of hea•en is a house, Far passing 〈 ◊ 〉 worldly possessions whatsoever, a pearl, more ••ecious than the Whole world beside:
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there is no ••an, which hath heard of 〈 ◊ 〉 but would bee desi••us to attaine it,
there is no ••an, which hath herd of 〈 ◊ 〉 but would be desi••us to attain it,
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and eve••one, that would bee cal••d a Christian man, hath ••solved to purchase it:
and eve••one, that would be cal••d a Christian man, hath ••solved to purchase it:
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••at, for want of know••dge, there are many, which having begunne to •uild, have given over,
••at, for want of know••dge, there Are many, which having begun to •uild, have given over,
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when they saw how great 〈 ◊ 〉 matter it was, and what •he price was, that it would cost them, ere they had ended.
when they saw how great 〈 ◊ 〉 matter it was, and what •he price was, that it would cost them, ere they had ended.
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This cann•• then but be a necessary le•son for us all, which hav• this purpose to follo• Christ, to be with him, 〈 ◊ 〉 live with him:
This cann•• then but be a necessary le•son for us all, which hav• this purpose to follo• christ, to be with him, 〈 ◊ 〉 live with him:
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this is th• first lesson, as I said, i• Christs Schoole: namely • to know the summe of o• charges, what it will ly• us in,
this is th• First Lesson, as I said, i• Christ School: namely • to know the sum of o• charges, what it will ly• us in,
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if wee will attain • this pearle, our Saviou• delivereth it unto us brie•ly, that we need not labou• to search it out:
if we will attain • this pearl, our Saviou• Delivereth it unto us brie•ly, that we need not labou• to search it out:
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for he• hath taught us all things • which are necessary for u• to know.
for he• hath taught us all things • which Are necessary for u• to know.
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It is this then • hee, that will follow Christ must deny himselfe, take up his Crosse dayly, and follow him. It is this then • he, that will follow christ must deny himself, take up his Cross daily, and follow him.
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He that will follow Christ, to be his Disciple, his ser•ant, and so with him to •igne in joy, with God •e Father, these two •ings are necessarily re•uired of him, without •hich hee cannot attaine his estate: First, hee must •eny himselfe:He that will follow christ, to be his Disciple, his ser•ant, and so with him to •igne in joy, with God •e Father, these two •ings Are necessarily re•uired of him, without •hich he cannot attain his estate: First, he must •eny himself:
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Secondly, •e must be content to take •p his Crosse willingly, •nd beare it, not for a day, •r a yeare,
Secondly, •e must be content to take •p his Cross willingly, •nd bear it, not for a day, •r a year,
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but continually, •nd for ever, and so follow him.
but continually, •nd for ever, and so follow him.
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He that will be conten•ed to doe thus, him Christ will delight in, him he will make an inheritour in heaven with him, he shall enter into the joy of his Lord,
He that will be conten•ed to do thus, him christ will delight in, him he will make an inheritor in heaven with him, he shall enter into the joy of his Lord,
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and and bee made partaker of all the blessings, which GOD hath prepared in heaven for such as love him.
and and be made partaker of all the blessings, which GOD hath prepared in heaven for such as love him.
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An excellent pearle this is, deare brethren, and o• great valew, a worthy house, and of high price but it will cost us all that ever we have to buy it,
an excellent pearl this is, deer brothers, and o• great value, a worthy house, and of high price but it will cost us all that ever we have to buy it,
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and the cost to build it will be• as much, as all we have a• mounteth unto.
and the cost to built it will be• as much, as all we have a• mounts unto.
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Now consider with your owne hearts what to doe; whether you will play the wise Merchants, or no:
Now Consider with your own hearts what to do; whither you will play the wise Merchant's, or no:
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whether doe as wise builders or as foolish persons.
whither doe as wise Builders or as foolish Persons.
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What thing so happy for you, as to follow Christ, to inherite the kingdom of heaven,
What thing so happy for you, as to follow christ, to inherit the Kingdom of heaven,
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and those eternall joyes, which heart cannot thinke, nor have ever entred into the mind of any man, to bee blessed, and happy for evermore?
and those Eternal Joys, which heart cannot think, nor have ever entered into the mind of any man, to be blessed, and happy for evermore?
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I will not endeavour to •ell you the excellency of them, that shall follow Christ: my tongue cannot utter it, the tongue of any man is but the tongue of a •abe to tell you these things:
I will not endeavour to •ell you the excellency of them, that shall follow christ: my tongue cannot utter it, the tongue of any man is but the tongue of a •abe to tell you these things:
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a small tast thereof in our soules will en•lame us, with a longing after it; one glimpse therof is sufficient to ravish us, with a desire of it.
a small taste thereof in our Souls will en•lame us, with a longing After it; one glimpse thereof is sufficient to ravish us, with a desire of it.
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Our Saviour, in a word, telleth his Disciples, asking him, what they shall have, that have left all,
Our Saviour, in a word, Telleth his Disciples, asking him, what they shall have, that have left all,
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and followed him, that they shall participate with him in his soveraigne glory, and in his kingdome shall sit on thrones,
and followed him, that they shall participate with him in his sovereign glory, and in his Kingdom shall fit on thrones,
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like Princes, and Iudge th• twelve tribes of Israel. Ye• shall bee made Kings, not o• earth, or earthly things, bu• of heaven: like Princes, and Judge th• twelve tribes of Israel. Ye• shall be made Kings, not o• earth, or earthly things, bu• of heaven:
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yee shall judg• the tribes of Israel, yea, th• very Angels themselves • as Paul teacheth. ye shall judg• the tribes of Israel, yea, th• very Angels themselves • as Paul Teaches.
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Tha• thing, which wee see th• greatest in this world, to bee a King, a Iudge, tha• which Zebedees Children desired in this life:
Tha• thing, which we see th• greatest in this world, to be a King, a Judge, tha• which Zebedee's Children desired in this life:
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that, and farre greater, shall every one of them have that follow CHRIST:
that, and Far greater, shall every one of them have that follow CHRIST:
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not Zebedees Children, but every one of us, that follow Christ, shall sit on his right hand, in his heavenly kingdome.
not Zebedee's Children, but every one of us, that follow christ, shall fit on his right hand, in his heavenly Kingdom.
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But let us see, what condition is required, of them that must come to this exceeding glory, what the price thereof is,
But let us see, what condition is required, of them that must come to this exceeding glory, what the price thereof is,
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and what wee must lay out, if wee will attaine it. Two things Christ requireth: First, that wee should deny our selves:
and what we must lay out, if we will attain it. Two things christ requires: First, that we should deny our selves:
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that is, utterly to renounce whatsoever is naturally in us, whether it appertaine to our wit,
that is, utterly to renounce whatsoever is naturally in us, whither it appertain to our wit,
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or knowledge, or whether it belong to our affections, actions, deeds and practices.
or knowledge, or whither it belong to our affections, actions, Deeds and practices.
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For our owne wit, not to credit it, to refuse our own counsell, to renounce what flesh and bloud putteth in our heads,
For our own wit, not to credit it, to refuse our own counsel, to renounce what Flesh and blood putteth in our Heads,
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and to bee content to know nothing, to understand nothing, but what Christ hath taught us, and willed us to know.
and to be content to know nothing, to understand nothing, but what christ hath taught us, and willed us to know.
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Which Saint Paul declareth, when he saith, that, if any will be wise, the onely way is to become a foole, a foole to the world, a foole to flesh and bloud, a foole to all, that have not submitted themselves to Christ; this is the way to be wise, this is the first steppe, which we must make in following Christ. The first thing, Which Saint Paul Declareth, when he Says, that, if any will be wise, the only Way is to become a fool, a fool to the world, a fool to Flesh and blood, a fool to all, that have not submitted themselves to christ; this is the Way to be wise, this is the First step, which we must make in following christ. The First thing,
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when wee come into Christs Schoole, that wee must tread upon, is our owne necke.
when we come into Christ School, that we must tread upon, is our own neck.
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A hard lesson, deare brethren, for flesh and bloud, which naturally is puffed up with a selfe-liking of it selfe,
A hard Lesson, deer brothers, for Flesh and blood, which naturally is puffed up with a self-liking of it self,
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and of those things, which belong to it:
and of those things, which belong to it:
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which is the cause indeed, that so few wise, so few noble, so few mighty, are called to follow Christ:
which is the cause indeed, that so few wise, so few noble, so few mighty, Are called to follow christ:
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for that they are hardly brought to this passe, to deny and defie themselves, to account of their wisedome as folly, their strength weakenesse, their nobility basenesse;
for that they Are hardly brought to this pass, to deny and defy themselves, to account of their Wisdom as folly, their strength weakness, their Nobilt baseness;
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to esteeme all things in them, as dung, to winne Iesus Christ.
to esteem all things in them, as dung, to win Iesus christ.
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And yet, so it is, that until we be brought to this passe, to deny all that is in us, to lay even our crownes at Christs feet, we cannot follow him.
And yet, so it is, that until we be brought to this pass, to deny all that is in us, to lay even our crowns At Christ feet, we cannot follow him.
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Neither must wee onely deny our knowledge, wit, and understanding, to learne, and know onely what Christ hath taught us;
Neither must we only deny our knowledge, wit, and understanding, to Learn, and know only what christ hath taught us;
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but we must also deny our owne deeds, such thoughts, and works, as wee are naturally given unto.
but we must also deny our own Deeds, such thoughts, and works, as we Are naturally given unto.
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For, hee, that will follow Christ, must be holy, as he is holy:
For, he, that will follow christ, must be holy, as he is holy:
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for, what fellowship can there be betwixt light and darknesse? Christ, and the sonnes of Belial? wicked and ungodly persons, and our Saviour Christ? Can two walke together, except they bee agreed? By nature wee are all sinners, our hearts are set on fleshly lusts, for, what fellowship can there be betwixt Light and darkness? christ, and the Sons of Belial? wicked and ungodly Persons, and our Saviour christ? Can two walk together, except they be agreed? By nature we Are all Sinners, our hearts Are Set on fleshly Lustiest,
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and ungodly deeds, which God hateth, and his soule hath no pleasure in: and all sinners are his enemies, whom his soule hateth.
and ungodly Deeds, which God hates, and his soul hath no pleasure in: and all Sinners Are his enemies, whom his soul hates.
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Wherefore, till such time, as wee have denied these ungodly lusts, and naturall transgressions, wherein we walk,
Wherefore, till such time, as we have denied these ungodly Lustiest, and natural transgressions, wherein we walk,
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even from our birth, we are enemies to God;
even from our birth, we Are enemies to God;
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and therfore, being not agreed, and made friends, wee cannot walke together with God, we cannot follow Christ.
and Therefore, being not agreed, and made Friends, we cannot walk together with God, we cannot follow christ.
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Wherefore Saint Iohn telleth us, that whosoever saith, that he hath fellowship with Christ, that he is his companion, that he followeth him, Wherefore Saint John Telleth us, that whosoever Says, that he hath fellowship with christ, that he is his Companion, that he follows him,
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and walketh in darkenesse, in his owne way, he lyeth, there is no truth in him.
and walks in darkness, in his own Way, he lies, there is no truth in him.
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For none can follow CHRIST, but hee, that hath denyed himselfe, forgone his wicked life, which naturally he is inclined to,For none can follow CHRIST, but he, that hath denied himself, forgone his wicked life, which naturally he is inclined to,
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and is become a new Creature. Here we may mark, that our Saviour biddeth us deny our selves.
and is become a new Creature. Here we may mark, that our Saviour bids us deny our selves.
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Hee saith not, deny ungodly workes, deny the wisedome of the flesh, though he meaneth, as hath beene said, such things; but deny our selves:
He Says not, deny ungodly works, deny the Wisdom of the Flesh, though he means, as hath been said, such things; but deny our selves:
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to shew unto us the great corruption, which is in our nature, that wee are not only sinfull,
to show unto us the great corruption, which is in our nature, that we Are not only sinful,
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but even sin it selfe, as it were, this body of sinne, wee must deny our selves. but even sin it self, as it were, this body of sin, we must deny our selves.
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So Saint Paul calleth them our members. So Saint Paul calls them our members.
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Mortifie your earthly members. To which purpose also the Scripture speaketh, when it saith, that we are not only sick in sinnes and trespasses, or wounded, Mortify your earthly members. To which purpose also the Scripture speaks, when it Says, that we Are not only sick in Sins and Trespasses, or wounded,
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or maymed, but even dead: of no more power, and ability to doe that, which GOD liketh,
or maimed, but even dead: of no more power, and ability to do that, which GOD liketh,
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then dead men to performe the actions of this life.
then dead men to perform the actions of this life.
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And our Saviour Christ teacheth, that it is the power of his Gospell, to raise, not such, And our Saviour christ Teaches, that it is the power of his Gospel, to raise, not such,
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as are fallen, not such, as are a sleepe, but even those, that are dead, yea such, as are in the graves, over whom death hath dominion, who are buryed,
as Are fallen, not such, as Are a sleep, but even those, that Are dead, yea such, as Are in the graves, over whom death hath dominion, who Are buried,
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as dead men, in sins and transgressions.
as dead men, in Sins and transgressions.
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Which also the holy Prophets acknowledged, when David prayeth, not to reforme, or amend, as a thing, in which some small, fault was,
Which also the holy prophets acknowledged, when David Prayeth, not to reform, or amend, as a thing, in which Some small, fault was,
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but to create a new heart within him, to frame him again, and cast him, as it were, in a new mould.
but to create a new heart within him, to frame him again, and cast him, as it were, in a new mould.
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Create in me a cleane heart, O Lord, and renew a right spirit within mee. Create in me a clean heart, Oh Lord, and renew a right Spirit within me.
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If you aske of me, how can this be? This is an hard speech, that wee are dead, that we can doe nothing:
If you ask of me, how can this be? This is an hard speech, that we Are dead, that we can do nothing:
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to what purpose then is Gods word preached to us? Why are wee commanded to serve God, to follow Christ? If wee be dead, we cannot doe it:
to what purpose then is God's word preached to us? Why Are we commanded to serve God, to follow christ? If we be dead, we cannot do it:
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it is in vaine to command any such thing. Nay, God forbid we should so think.
it is in vain to command any such thing. Nay, God forbid we should so think.
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Our Saviours words bee truth and life.
Our Saviors words be truth and life.
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Hee saith, his Gospell is preached, even to them that are as dead men in the graves.
He Says, his Gospel is preached, even to them that Are as dead men in the graves.
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And how then? Is that to any purpose? Yea sure, for hee saith, that the power thereof is such, that they shall heare, which are in their graves.
And how then? Is that to any purpose? Yea sure, for he Says, that the power thereof is such, that they shall hear, which Are in their graves.
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We be dead in sinnes, not able to move one whit to any good thing;
We be dead in Sins, not able to move one whit to any good thing;
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yet is the Gospell preached to us, &c. that it will quicken us, it will revive,
yet is the Gospel preached to us, etc. that it will quicken us, it will revive,
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and set us on our feet, it will raise us from the death of sinne, and create us anew, to serve God, and walke in his Commandements.
and Set us on our feet, it will raise us from the death of sin, and create us anew, to serve God, and walk in his commandments.
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Which point the Lord openeth in the Prophet Ezekiel, speaking of the gathering together of his Church, hee saith, I will give them one heart,
Which point the Lord Openeth in the Prophet Ezekielem, speaking of the gathering together of his Church, he Says, I will give them one heart,
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and put a new spirit within their bowels, I will take the stony heart out of their bodyes,
and put a new Spirit within their bowels, I will take the stony heart out of their bodies,
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and I will give them an heart of flesh, that they may walke in my statutes,
and I will give them an heart of Flesh, that they may walk in my statutes,
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and they shall be my people, and I will be their God. Hee sheweth, what wee are by nature, what metall wee are made of, stones;and they shall be my people, and I will be their God. He shows, what we Are by nature, what metal we Are made of, stones;
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the workman, that doth this great fear, is God. I will take the stony heart out of their bodyes.
the workman, that does this great Fear, is God. I will take the stony heart out of their bodies.
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Man can make new faces, Hypocrites can alter their countenances, but it is GOD alone, that maketh new hearts.
Man can make new faces, Hypocrites can altar their countenances, but it is GOD alone, that makes new hearts.
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There is, within each one of us, a heart of stone:
There is, within each one of us, a heart of stone:
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is it then any marvell, though we be beaten upon, never so hard, that we yeeld not? though the seed bee cast, never so oft, that it groweth not? though the dew of heaven fall, never so oft, that wee fructifie not? Why, our heart is of stone, which beateth backe the stroake,
is it then any marvel, though we be beaten upon, never so hard, that we yield not? though the seed be cast, never so oft, that it grows not? though the due of heaven fallen, never so oft, that we fructify not? Why, our heart is of stone, which beats back the stroke,
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and will not yeeld, it is a rocke, on which the seed cannot take root, a hard flint, into which the hard droppes cannot pierce.
and will not yield, it is a rock, on which the seed cannot take root, a hard flint, into which the hard drops cannot pierce.
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And how shall wee doe? the ground, which receiveth the raine, and bringeth not forth fruit, is cursed, and shall bee burned.
And how shall we do? the ground, which receives the rain, and brings not forth fruit, is cursed, and shall be burned.
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GOD alone, deere brethren, can rippe us up, and pul up this stony heart, and place for it an heart of flesh.
GOD alone, deer brothers, can rip us up, and pull up this stony heart, and place for it an heart of Flesh.
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The onely hammer, that breaketh this stone, is the word of God: wherefore, we must willingly suffer it to be stricken therewithall, that it may be bruised. The only hammer, that breaks this stone, is the word of God: Wherefore, we must willingly suffer it to be stricken therewithal, that it may be Bruised.
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The rod of Gods power, (as it is called in the Psalme,) if it strike the rocke, the waters shall gush out of it. The rod of God's power, (as it is called in the Psalm,) if it strike the rock, the waters shall gush out of it.
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But before this, our heart is a stone, which cannot yeeld, which cannot bee bowed, untoward, nothing fit without preparation, not fit to be taught, it cannot bee mended, wee must needs have a new.
But before this, our heart is a stone, which cannot yield, which cannot be bowed, untoward, nothing fit without preparation, not fit to be taught, it cannot be mended, we must needs have a new.
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It is stone, hard mettall, nothing fit for this purpose, it must bee taken away, quite away,
It is stone, hard mettle, nothing fit for this purpose, it must be taken away, quite away,
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and another sort of matter put in place. If we will follow Christ, wee must renounce, even our selves.
and Another sort of matter put in place. If we will follow christ, we must renounce, even our selves.
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The second generall point is, the taking up of our Crosse, we must take it up.
The second general point is, the taking up of our Cross, we must take it up.
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It is not a badge of Christians, to have a Crosse on their backes, for the wicked also have very many:
It is not a badge of Christians, to have a Cross on their backs, for the wicked also have very many:
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but the difference is this, the wicked have crosses layd on their backes, which they beare, but against their wills:
but the difference is this, the wicked have Crosses laid on their backs, which they bear, but against their wills:
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the godly, that follow Christ, have taken up their Crosses, that is, have willingly submitted themselves thereunto.
the godly, that follow christ, have taken up their Crosses, that is, have willingly submitted themselves thereunto.
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A wild and unruly horse, which is to be broken, beareth his rider on his backe,
A wild and unruly horse, which is to be broken, bears his rider on his back,
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but it is against his will, hee flingeth, and runneth, and chafeth, but in vaine, hee tooke not up his rider, but beareth him against his will.
but it is against his will, he flingeth, and Runneth, and chafeth, but in vain, he took not up his rider, but bears him against his will.
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So is it with the ungodly, they are often in misfortune, and trouble, and adversity, they have many crosses on their backes,
So is it with the ungodly, they Are often in misfortune, and trouble, and adversity, they have many Crosses on their backs,
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but faine would they shake them off, if they could; but all in vaine:
but feign would they shake them off, if they could; but all in vain:
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the godly have stooped downe, and taken up their Crosse, and patiently carry it, because they know, it is Gods appointment,
the godly have stooped down, and taken up their Cross, and patiently carry it, Because they know, it is God's appointment,
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so to exercise al those, whom he meaneth to make inheritors of his kingdome.
so to exercise all those, whom he means to make inheritors of his Kingdom.
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The name of Crosse in this place, as in diverse others of the New Testament, is used,
The name of Cross in this place, as in diverse Others of the New Testament, is used,
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for any misery, trouble, affliction, distresse, vexation, of body, or mind, which it pleaseth GOD, to send upon his Children:
for any misery, trouble, affliction, distress, vexation, of body, or mind, which it Pleases GOD, to send upon his Children:
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which, because it is diverse, and not after one sort, Christ commandeth each one, to take up his owne Crosse;
which, Because it is diverse, and not After one sort, christ commands each one, to take up his own Cross;
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GOD having layd this on one, that on another, according to his mercy, and wisedome; which disposeth, as pleaseth him, of them:
GOD having laid this on one, that on Another, according to his mercy, and Wisdom; which Disposeth, as Pleases him, of them:
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on some hee layeth a lighter, because he knoweth their weaknesse, and being faithfull, will not tempt them above their strength;
on Some he Layeth a lighter, Because he Knoweth their weakness, and being faithful, will not tempt them above their strength;
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on others a heavier, to whom hee hath given a greater measure of patience, and endurance.
on Others a Heavier, to whom he hath given a greater measure of patience, and endurance.
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But whatsoever it bee, whether small or great, light or heavy, we must be content to sustaine it.
But whatsoever it be, whither small or great, Light or heavy, we must be content to sustain it.
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The name of Crosse is not used, without great cause, in this, and the like places.
The name of Cross is not used, without great cause, in this, and the like places.
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The death of the Crosse was a punishment, not only most painfull, but most ignominious also,
The death of the Cross was a punishment, not only most painful, but most ignominious also,
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and full of all shame, and reproach:
and full of all shame, and reproach:
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and so much the more, among the Iewes, for that he was pronounced accursed, by GODS owne mouth, that came to this death.
and so much the more, among the Iewes, for that he was pronounced accursed, by GOD'S own Mouth, that Come to this death.
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The Gallowes among us is shamefull, as you know, and to bee hanged, wee count it commonly a dogs death:
The Gallows among us is shameful, as you know, and to be hanged, we count it commonly a Dogs death:
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but this cannot bee in such contempt, as was the Crosse, which, by GODS owne mouth, brought a •rse to every one that han••d on it.
but this cannot be in such contempt, as was the Cross, which, by GOD'S own Mouth, brought a •rse to every one that han••d on it.
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And, so much ••emore, was the shame of them, that so dyed, for that they were enforced,
And, so much ••emore, was the shame of them, that so died, for that they were Enforced,
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as the Evangelists, and other ••ophane writers teach, to ••rry it on their backes, which they should present•• be hanged upon.
as the Evangelists, and other ••ophane writers teach, to ••rry it on their backs, which they should present•• be hanged upon.
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For, •here we read, that Simon • Cyrene was enforced, to ••re the Crosse, which our ••viour dyed on, it was, • that he, being wearyed,
For, •here we read, that Simon • Cyrene was Enforced, to ••re the Cross, which our ••viour died on, it was, • that he, being wearied,
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and weakened, with paines and sorrowes, did himselfe, then hee was in the way, ••nt under it, not able to ••rry it any longer.
and weakened, with pains and sorrows, did himself, then he was in the Way, ••nt under it, not able to ••rry it any longer.
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Wherefore, when Christ talketh •ere of a Crosse, which every one must take up, • is meant, that they should prepare themselves,
Wherefore, when christ talketh •ere of a Cross, which every one must take up, • is meant, that they should prepare themselves,
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for the most grievous, and m• shamefull, and contemp••ous dealing, which 〈 ◊ 〉 world could devise agai••• them.
for the most grievous, and m• shameful, and contemp••ous dealing, which 〈 ◊ 〉 world could devise agai••• them.
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So that wee m••• bee content, to sustaine 〈 ◊ 〉 griefes, miseries, losse 〈 ◊ 〉 friends, of goods, bani••ment, imprisonment, to 〈 ◊ 〉 slandered, envied, bely• evil spoken of, reproache• in a word, to endure, wh• the naughtinesse,
So that we m••• be content, to sustain 〈 ◊ 〉 griefs, misery's, loss 〈 ◊ 〉 Friends, of goods, bani••ment, imprisonment, to 〈 ◊ 〉 slandered, envied, bely• evil spoken of, reproache• in a word, to endure, wh• the naughtiness,
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and malice of all the world, c• devise against us, even 〈 ◊ 〉 the very death.
and malice of all the world, c• devise against us, even 〈 ◊ 〉 the very death.
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For this 〈 ◊ 〉 to take up our Crosse, th• is the charge wee must b• at,
For this 〈 ◊ 〉 to take up our Cross, th• is the charge we must b• At,
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if wee will build o• house; the precious pear• •l cost not a whit lesse.
if we will built o• house; the precious pear• •l cost not a whit less.
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Againe, when all our af••ctions, which God sen••th us, are called crosses, •is to our great comfort, •hen we see, that whatsoever we endure,
Again, when all our af••ctions, which God sen••th us, Are called Crosses, •is to our great Comfort, •hen we see, that whatsoever we endure,
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for Christs •e, and his Gospell, wee •e crucified, as it were, that 〈 ◊ 〉 communicate with him suffering,
for Christ •e, and his Gospel, we •e Crucified, as it were, that 〈 ◊ 〉 communicate with him suffering,
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and that, after •ort, Christ beareth this •rosse with us.
and that, After •ort, christ bears this •rosse with us.
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For such fellowship, and partaking there, betwixt Christ the •ad, and his servants the members, that when they ••ffer, hee suffereth with them:
For such fellowship, and partaking there, betwixt christ the •ad, and his Servants the members, that when they ••ffer, he suffers with them:
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Paul persecuted ••em, and therefore persecuted him:Paul persecuted ••em, and Therefore persecuted him:
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and so, I trow, •aint Paul himselfe afterwards calleth his sufferings Christs. Now fulfill 〈 ◊ 〉 my flesh the rest of the •flictions of CHRIST Hee hath suffered perfect to redeeme us,
and so, I trow, •aint Paul himself afterwards calls his sufferings Christ. Now fulfil 〈 ◊ 〉 my Flesh the rest of the •flictions of CHRIST He hath suffered perfect to Redeem us,
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but the suffering of tryal, and proo•• hee endureth in his members, partaking with the•• all their punishments, 〈 ◊ 〉 afflictions are Crosses.
but the suffering of trial, and proo•• he Endureth in his members, partaking with the•• all their punishments, 〈 ◊ 〉 afflictions Are Crosses.
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〈 ◊ 〉 that, when wee are in a• calamity, for Gods cau•• let us call to minde, th• this is our Crosse,
〈 ◊ 〉 that, when we Are in a• calamity, for God's cau•• let us call to mind, th• this is our Cross,
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and ta• it on our backe patient•• remembring, that Christ in our company, to partake with us thereof.
and ta• it on our back patient•• remembering, that christ in our company, to partake with us thereof.
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Ru•• found such goodnesse 〈 ◊ 〉 Naomi her mother in Law that, when shee was to depart out of Moab, when Ruth was borne, Ru•• found such Goodness 〈 ◊ 〉 Naomi her mother in Law that, when she was to depart out of Moab, when Ruth was born,
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and brought up, into the land of Israel, Ruth would not leave her, in any case,
and brought up, into the land of Israel, Ruth would not leave her, in any case,
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though her sister in Law had returned, but requested her, not to will her so. Intreat mee not, saith shee, to leave thee, neither to depart from thee;
though her sister in Law had returned, but requested her, not to will her so. Entreat me not, Says she, to leave thee, neither to depart from thee;
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for whither thou goest, I will goe, where thou dwellest, I will dwell, thy people shall bee my people, thy God my God, where thou dyest, will I dye,
for whither thou goest, I will go, where thou dwellest, I will dwell, thy people shall be my people, thy God my God, where thou Dies, will I die,
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and there will I be buryed:
and there will I be buried:
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the Lord doe so to me, and more also, if ought, but death, depart me and thee. the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought, but death, depart me and thee.
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Did the curtesie, which Naomi had shewed her daughter in law, so tye her heart unto her, that she was content, to leave her owne people,
Did the courtesy, which Naomi had showed her daughter in law, so tie her heart unto her, that she was content, to leave her own people,
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and her fathers house, and her gods, to go into a strange land, to strange people,
and her Father's house, and her God's, to go into a strange land, to strange people,
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yea to sweare solemnly, that nothing, but death, should depart them? What could Naomi do for Ruth? a woman, a widdow, deprived of her husband,
yea to swear solemnly, that nothing, but death, should depart them? What could Naomi do for Ruth? a woman, a widow, deprived of her husband,
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and children, now not Naomi, beautifull, but Marah, bitter, to whom GOD had given much bitternes ▪ whom hee had humbled,
and children, now not Naomi, beautiful, but Marah, bitter, to whom GOD had given much bitterness ▪ whom he had humbled,
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and brought into adversity, whom he had loaded with an heavy Crosse? yet would not Ruth leave her, shee would take up her Crosse,
and brought into adversity, whom he had loaded with an heavy Cross? yet would not Ruth leave her, she would take up her Cross,
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and follow her, till death should depart them. Oh that faithfull soule, which hath taken such delight in Christ, as to love him,
and follow her, till death should depart them. O that faithful soul, which hath taken such delight in christ, as to love him,
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as Ruth did Naomi, that forsaketh father, and mother, wife, and children, all the world, to goe after Christ, who intreateth us, not to leave him,
as Ruth did Naomi, that Forsaketh father, and mother, wife, and children, all the world, to go After christ, who intreateth us, not to leave him,
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nor to depart from him, but willeth us to follow him!
nor to depart from him, but wills us to follow him!
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O happy man, that hath said in his heart, Lord Iesus, which art sweet, and in whom is no bitternesse, whose love is pleasanter than Wine, thou call est me after thee:
O happy man, that hath said in his heart, Lord Iesus, which art sweet, and in whom is no bitterness, whose love is pleasanter than Wine, thou call est me After thee:
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draw mee, good LORD, and I will runne after thee:
draw me, good LORD, and I will run After thee:
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thou biddest mee take up my Crosse, see, LORD, I am ready, I rejoyce in all adversity, I thinke my selfe happy, that I suffer for thy names sake, I will not leave thee, O LORD,
thou biddest me take up my Cross, see, LORD, I am ready, I rejoice in all adversity, I think my self happy, that I suffer for thy names sake, I will not leave thee, Oh LORD,
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nor depart from thee, whithe• thou goest, will I goe, i• into banishment, I leav• mine owne Country,
nor depart from thee, whithe• thou goest, will I go, i• into banishment, I leav• mine own Country,
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if into prison, I refuse all liberty, if into reproach, an• reviling, I give my cheeke• to the scorners, where thou dwellest, I will dwell, thy people shall be my people, thy God my God, the Lord doe s• to me,
if into prison, I refuse all liberty, if into reproach, an• reviling, I give my cheeke• to the Scorner's, where thou dwellest, I will dwell, thy people shall be my people, thy God my God, the Lord do s• to me,
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and more also, if tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill,
and more also, if tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril,
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or the sword, yea if death it selfe depart thee and me? Death must depart Ruth and Naomi, death cannot depart us and CHRIST;or the sword, yea if death it self depart thee and me? Death must depart Ruth and Naomi, death cannot depart us and CHRIST;
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Nay, where their comfort ended, there doth ours begin: for death joyneth us most neere to Christ:
Nay, where their Comfort ended, there does ours begin: for death Joineth us most near to christ:
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it taketh the Crosse from our shoulders, and setteth a Crowne on our heads. It maketh an end of all the love of this world:
it Takes the Cross from our shoulders, and sets a Crown on our Heads. It makes an end of all the love of this world:
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man and wife, that are one flesh, are but tyed till death come; death undoeth all knots, but this, wherewith the faithfull soule is tyed to Christ;
man and wife, that Are one Flesh, Are but tied till death come; death undoth all knots, but this, wherewith the faithful soul is tied to christ;
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for this death maketh most sure, which never shall bee loosed.
for this death makes most sure, which never shall be loosed.
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Ye see then, that by the name of Crosse is meant, all affliction, which God layeth on us,
You see then, that by the name of Cross is meant, all affliction, which God Layeth on us,
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for our tryall, and that this name is used, to teach us, that we must endure it,
for our trial, and that this name is used, to teach us, that we must endure it,
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how full of paine, or shame soever it bee, and that in it Christ doth after a sort, partake with us.
how full of pain, or shame soever it be, and that in it christ does After a sort, partake with us.
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Now it followeth, in our Saviours words, let him take up his Crosse daily and follow mee.
Now it follows, in our Saviors words, let him take up his Cross daily and follow me.
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Take it up? when? or how long? daily. This is not added, by our Saviour, without just cause:Take it up? when? or how long? daily. This is not added, by our Saviour, without just cause:
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for such is our blindnesse, and overthwartnesse, in such things as God commandeth us, that wee seeke for starting holes, to shrinke out at,
for such is our blindness, and overthwartness, in such things as God commands us, that we seek for starting holes, to shrink out At,
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and either make doubt of the matter, or, most commonly, define of our selves, what sence the things must beare, which it pleaseth us to call in question.
and either make doubt of the matter, or, most commonly, define of our selves, what sense the things must bear, which it Pleases us to call in question.
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So, our Saviour, having taught his Disciples, and in them us, to forgive our brethren,
So, our Saviour, having taught his Disciples, and in them us, to forgive our brothers,
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if they offend, or trespasse against us, as wee pray our heavenly Father, to forgive us;
if they offend, or trespass against us, as we pray our heavenly Father, to forgive us;
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Peter, in whom yet flesh and bloud, and the wisdome therof remained, maketh a doubt, where none was, what our Saviours meaning should bee,Peter, in whom yet Flesh and blood, and the Wisdom thereof remained, makes a doubt, where none was, what our Saviors meaning should be,
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when he commanded him to forgive his brother.
when he commanded him to forgive his brother.
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Lord, saith hee, thou hast taught mee, to forgive my brother, but thou hast not told me how oft: we must know that too:Lord, Says he, thou hast taught me, to forgive my brother, but thou hast not told me how oft: we must know that too:
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how oft must I so doe:
how oft must I so do:
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what, till seaven times? must I doe it so oft? Our Saviour answereth, I say not to thee, seven times, but seventy times seven times:
what, till seaven times? must I do it so oft? Our Saviour Answers, I say not to thee, seven times, but seventy times seven times:
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so oft, as hee can offend thee, so oft, must thou forgive him ▪ Was it not a strange matte• that Peter should make such a doubt, who was taugh• to pray, forgive us our trespasses,
so oft, as he can offend thee, so oft, must thou forgive him ▪ Was it not a strange matte• that Peter should make such a doubt, who was taugh• to pray, forgive us our Trespasses,
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as wee forgive them, that trespasse against us? would Peter aske, how oft GOD should forgive? What seven times? But so ignorant,
as we forgive them, that trespass against us? would Peter ask, how oft GOD should forgive? What seven times? But so ignorant,
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and blinde are we, till God have opened our eyes.
and blind Are we, till God have opened our eyes.
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This was a thing, which flesh and bloud had revealed to Peter, that hee must forgive his brother seaven times.
This was a thing, which Flesh and blood had revealed to Peter, that he must forgive his brother seaven times.
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Wherefore our Saviour, to remove such a question, as might bee made, Lord, thou ' hast commanded us, to take up our crosses,
Wherefore our Saviour, to remove such a question, as might be made, Lord, thou ' hast commanded us, to take up our Crosses,
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and follow thee, when must wee doe it? when must we begin? how long must wee hold on? when must wee lay it downe? what in our age? when our strength is spent? for seaven dayes? or a yeare? Nay, our Saviour hath limited out the terme, dayly, every day, there is no vacation:
and follow thee, when must we do it? when must we begin? how long must we hold on? when must we lay it down? what in our age? when our strength is spent? for seaven days? or a year? Nay, our Saviour hath limited out the term, daily, every day, there is no vacation:
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the terme for this exercise endeth with this life.
the term for this exercise Endeth with this life.
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This then is another thing diligently to be noted, for there are many, that fault herein.
This then is Another thing diligently to be noted, for there Are many, that fault herein.
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Christ may have all the world to follow him, if it were to eate bread, to bee satisfied with such things, as this present life desireth;
christ may have all the world to follow him, if it were to eat bred, to be satisfied with such things, as this present life Desires;
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but not so many, when they heare, that they must carry a Crosse on their shoulders.
but not so many, when they hear, that they must carry a Cross on their shoulders.
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Yea many there are, that would bee content, to take up their Crosse too, and so goe with him:
Yea many there Are, that would be content, to take up their Cross too, and so go with him:
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but they would have leave for a while, to bid their kinsfolkes farewell, to take leave of their Parents,
but they would have leave for a while, to bid their kinsfolks farewell, to take leave of their Parents,
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or to bury their Fathers, yea some, that have without delay forsaken all, and followed him, that in the midst of their journey have fainted.
or to bury their Father's, yea Some, that have without Delay forsaken all, and followed him, that in the midst of their journey have fainted.
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Some, that have layd their hands to this plough, but not wholly regarding, what they had in hand, have looked backe to other matters,
some, that have laid their hands to this plough, but not wholly regarding, what they had in hand, have looked back to other matters,
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and become unworthy of the kingdome of God. These all were foolish builders, that had not made a perfect account of their charges.
and become unworthy of the Kingdom of God. These all were foolish Builders, that had not made a perfect account of their charges.
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Wherefore, we must take this with us, for one part of our reckoning; that the Crosse, which we talked of, must be taken up every day.
Wherefore, we must take this with us, for one part of our reckoning; that the Cross, which we talked of, must be taken up every day.
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We are not for Christs company, if to day we be content to carry his Crosse, but not to morrow: for either ever, or never.
We Are not for Christ company, if to day we be content to carry his Cross, but not to morrow: for either ever, or never.
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Wee have therfore here to note, that in this life, the children of God, are not to looke for any rest,
we have Therefore Here to note, that in this life, the children of God, Are not to look for any rest,
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but that, as one day followeth another, and one night another, so one Crosse or calamity must accompany another.
but that, as one day follows Another, and one night Another, so one Cross or calamity must accompany Another.
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Then, that wee must be prepared to constancy, and perseverance, to settle our selves, and be resolved, unmoveable in this point, whatsoever, whensoever,
Then, that we must be prepared to constancy, and perseverance, to settle our selves, and be resolved, Unmovable in this point, whatsoever, whensoever,
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how oft soever, it pleaseth God to lay his Crosse on us, to beare it willingly, and follow him.
how oft soever, it Pleases God to lay his Cross on us, to bear it willingly, and follow him.
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Such was the estate of Gods Children, yea of Christ himselfe, to whom it behoveth us, in this point, to bee made conformable.
Such was the estate of God's Children, yea of christ himself, to whom it behooveth us, in this point, to be made conformable.
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This was the cause, that moved Iacob to answer Pharaoh, demanding his age, few and evill, saith he, are the dayes of thy servant, small in number,
This was the cause, that moved Iacob to answer Pharaoh, demanding his age, few and evil, Says he, Are the days of thy servant, small in number,
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and continuance, full of evill, full of troubles, calamities, and crosses. And so might Iacob well say:and Continuance, full of evil, full of Troubles, calamities, and Crosses. And so might Iacob well say:
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for of the hundred and thirty yeares of his Pilgrimage, how many dayes passed hee, without sorrow and trouble? Nay in his mothers wombe,
for of the hundred and thirty Years of his Pilgrimage, how many days passed he, without sorrow and trouble? Nay in his mother's womb,
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before he saw the light, hee was at warre, in trouble:
before he saw the Light, he was At war, in trouble:
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his brother, ere hee was yet borne, strove with him, or, as some read, hurt him.
his brother, ere he was yet born, strove with him, or, as Some read, hurt him.
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Afterwards, from the time, that the Children were able to discerne their right hand from their left, hee abode the malice of his brother, whose nature and disposition was quite contrary to his:
Afterwards, from the time, that the Children were able to discern their right hand from their left, he Abided the malice of his brother, whose nature and disposition was quite contrary to his:
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he a plaine, simple, innocent, harmelesse thing, abiding at home, his brother a jolly hunter, a man of the field, and fierce wood man.
he a plain, simple, innocent, harmless thing, abiding At home, his brother a jolly hunter, a man of the field, and fierce wood man.
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But, when he had lost his birth-right, and fathers blessing, deprived of both by his brother, no marvell,
But, when he had lost his birthright, and Father's blessing, deprived of both by his brother, no marvel,
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if the fire, which bred in the womb, burst out to a flame, if he vowed, that when the dayes of mourning for his Father Isaac were come;
if the fire, which bred in the womb, burst out to a flame, if he vowed, that when the days of mourning for his Father Isaac were come;
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he would kill his brother Iacob. Then was it time for him to flye, being forced to leave his old blind Father,
he would kill his brother Iacob. Then was it time for him to fly, being forced to leave his old blind Father,
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now ready to yeeld up the ghost, and deare and kind mother, that loved him no lesse, then her own soule.
now ready to yield up the ghost, and deer and kind mother, that loved him no less, then her own soul.
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But leave them he must, if he wil save his life;
But leave them he must, if he will save his life;
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his mother conselleth him, to run to her brother, his Vncle Laban, and there to abide, till his brothers wrath were asswaged.
his mother conselleth him, to run to her brother, his Uncle Laban, and there to abide, till his Brother's wrath were assuaged.
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So hee parteth from his Parents forward on his journey:
So he parts from his Parents forward on his journey:
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by the way, he resteth his weary limbes on the ground, and under his head for a pillow, hath he layd an hard stone:
by the Way, he rests his weary limbs on the ground, and under his head for a pillow, hath he laid an hard stone:
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but, even then God commeth to him, comforteth him, promiseth him, and his seed a mighty increase.
but, even then God comes to him, comforts him, promises him, and his seed a mighty increase.
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At length he commeth to Haran, and is entertained of his Vncle Laban; but as a servant, in his own occupation, which hee had beene taught:
At length he comes to Haran, and is entertained of his Uncle Laban; but as a servant, in his own occupation, which he had been taught:
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Laban promiseth him wages for his travell, and so hee bindeth himselfe prentise, for seven yeares.Laban promises him wages for his travel, and so he binds himself prentice, for seven Years.
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His wages was Rachel, for whom hee served seaven yeares, and although, because hee loved her, it seemed but a little while to him,
His wages was Rachel, for whom he served seaven Years, and although, Because he loved her, it seemed but a little while to him,
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yet endured hee no small trouble, the heat of the day, and cold of the night;
yet endured he no small trouble, the heat of the day, and cold of the night;
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and that which passed all, hee was cousened and beguiled of his Wife, when his terme was ended,
and that which passed all, he was cozened and beguiled of his Wife, when his term was ended,
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so that hee was faine to serve seven yeares more for her againe. What should I rippe up unto you, the discourtesies, and hard countenances of his Vncle,
so that he was feign to serve seven Years more for her again. What should I rip up unto you, the discourtesies, and hard countenances of his Uncle,
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and father in law, the envy and grudging of his Wives brethren, the often changing of his wages? yet, under all these crosses, GODS blessing was with him, and he encreased exceeding.
and father in law, the envy and grudging of his Wives brothers, the often changing of his wages? yet, under all these Crosses, GOD'S blessing was with him, and he increased exceeding.
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At last, hee fled from Laban, not taking leave of him;
At last, he fled from Laban, not taking leave of him;
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for which cause Laban was wrath, & pursued him, and had certainely done him some evill, had not God forbad him expresly.
for which cause Laban was wrath, & pursued him, and had Certainly done him Some evil, had not God forbade him expressly.
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Well, it pleased GOD, that his heart was changed, and they departed friends: but, no sooner escaped hee this feare, but, behold, hee was overtaken with a greater.
Well, it pleased GOD, that his heart was changed, and they departed Friends: but, no sooner escaped he this Fear, but, behold, he was overtaken with a greater.
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For he meeteth with Esau his deadly enemie, accompanied with no lesse, than foure hundred men.
For he meeteth with Esau his deadly enemy, accompanied with no less, than foure hundred men.
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No marvaile, if now hee were affraid, lest the day were come, when he, his Wives,
No marvel, if now he were afraid, lest the day were come, when he, his Wives,
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and Children should bee destroyed at once: but God had mercy on him, turned the hard heart of Esau, and softned it.
and Children should be destroyed At once: but God had mercy on him, turned the hard heart of Esau, and softened it.
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Hee runneth to meet his brother, falleth on his necke, kisseth him, and weepeth with him.
He Runneth to meet his brother, falls on his neck, Kisses him, and weeps with him.
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Being so rid from him, hee commeth into Canaan, and dwelleth among the Shechemites: but alas, what sorrow,
Being so rid from him, he comes into Canaan, and dwells among the Shechemites: but alas, what sorrow,
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and griefe sustained hee there? to see his daughter ravished, and his sonnes commit that horrible and cruell murther, by their falshood and naughty dealing, upon all the poore Shechemites: yea Iacob was in feare,
and grief sustained he there? to see his daughter ravished, and his Sons commit that horrible and cruel murder, by their falsehood and naughty dealing, upon all the poor Shechemites: yea Iacob was in Fear,
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lest the Canaanites would have risen up against him, and slaine both him and all his house.
lest the Canaanites would have risen up against him, and slain both him and all his house.
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It were too long, to stand upon the sorrowes, and reckon up all the crosses, which he after sustained, which yet the Holy Ghost hath,
It were too long, to stand upon the sorrows, and reckon up all the Crosses, which he After sustained, which yet the Holy Ghost hath,
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for our instruction, layd out at large.
for our instruction, laid out At large.
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What a griefe, that Reuben the eldest, should climbe up into his Fathers bed, and defile it? what a death, to lose Ioseph, and to have him,
What a grief, that Reuben the eldest, should climb up into his Father's Bed, and defile it? what a death, to loose Ioseph, and to have him,
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as his Sonnes made him believe, torne in pieces of wilde beasts? What care,
as his Sons made him believe, torn in Pieces of wild beasts? What care,
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and pensivenesse, to provide in the great famine, for his great household? The griefe he abode,
and pensiveness, to provide in the great famine, for his great household? The grief he Abided,
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when Simeon was kept behinde in Egypt, and hee must part with Benjamin also, on whose life his depended, Genesi• 44. verse 30. Well ▪ through all these, GOD delivereth him,
when Simeon was kept behind in Egypt, and he must part with Benjamin also, on whose life his depended, Genesi• 44. verse 30. Well ▪ through all these, GOD Delivereth him,
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and a• length brought him into Aegypt, and restored him to his sonne.
and a• length brought him into Egypt, and restored him to his son.
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But, you see in part, what a world of misery hee passed thorough, how many cross• hee carryed, with what patience hee endured, what a good end GOD put to them all,
But, you see in part, what a world of misery he passed through, how many cross• he carried, with what patience he endured, what a good end GOD put to them all,
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and how justl• hee might say to Pharaoh that the dayes of his pilgrimage were but few i• number,
and how justl• he might say to Pharaoh that the days of his pilgrimage were but few i• number,
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but full of evill• and sorrowes.
but full of evill• and sorrows.
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Now what hath been said of Israel, may be seene true in all his seed and in all the Israel of God how that this is the badge,
Now what hath been said of Israel, may be seen true in all his seed and in all the Israel of God how that this is the badge,
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and cognisance of all Gods Children, of all such, as follow CHRIST, daily to beare a Crosse:
and cognisance of all God's Children, of all such, as follow CHRIST, daily to bear a Cross:
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The Scripture is nothing else, but, as it were, a tragedy of all the Crosses, which the godly have dayly endured,
The Scripture is nothing Else, but, as it were, a tragedy of all the Crosses, which the godly have daily endured,
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and a plaine demonstration of Saint Pauls speech, that all that will live godly, must suffer persecution:
and a plain demonstration of Saint Paul's speech, that all that will live godly, must suffer persecution:
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2 Tim. 3. verse 12. •hat whosoever will follow CHRIST, must deny himselfe, and take his Crosse daily, and follow Him.
2 Tim. 3. verse 12. •hat whosoever will follow CHRIST, must deny himself, and take his Cross daily, and follow Him.
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wee must therefore hold but unto the end, if wee will bee saved;
we must Therefore hold but unto the end, if we will be saved;
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which the Commandement requireth of us, and the reward, for the performance, and punishment for the transgression thereof, doe with all necessarily enforce • unto.
which the Commandment requires of us, and the reward, for the performance, and punishment for the Transgression thereof, do with all necessarily enforce • unto.
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This is the cause, wh•• the Church of Thyatir•• commanded, to hold f•• till CHRIST come, Re• 2. verse 25. Why we a• all enjoyned to continu• and not to faint in w• doing.
This is the cause, wh•• the Church of Thyatir•• commanded, to hold f•• till CHRIST come, Re• 2. verse 25. Why we a• all enjoined to continu• and not to faint in w• doing.
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Why a Crow• is promised to those, the strive manfully, Iames • verse 12. Hee is blessed the endureth: Why a Crow• is promised to those, the strive manfully, James • verse 12. He is blessed the Endureth:
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wee must bee pa•ent unto the LORD• comming, as the Husband man waiteth for the precio• fruit of the earth,
we must be pa•ent unto the LORD• coming, as the Husband man waits for the precio• fruit of the earth,
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and ha• long patience for it, unto hee receive the first and t• •ater raine, Iames 5. verse 〈 ◊ 〉 &c. The seed of joy and peace and all happinesse 〈 ◊ 〉 sowen for the righteous:
and ha• long patience for it, unto he receive the First and t• •ater rain, James 5. verse 〈 ◊ 〉 etc. The seed of joy and peace and all happiness 〈 ◊ 〉 sown for the righteous:
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〈 ◊ 〉 is sowen, it lyeth hid under the earth, Psalme 97. verse 11. wee must expect the fruit thereof in patience,〈 ◊ 〉 is sown, it lies hid under the earth, Psalm 97. verse 11. we must expect the fruit thereof in patience,
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for wee shall •eape it, if wee faint not, in good time:
for we shall •eape it, if we faint not, in good time:
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a fruit more precious, than that of the earth, such gladnesse, such joy as passeth that of theirs, whose corne,
a fruit more precious, than that of the earth, such gladness, such joy as passes that of theirs, whose corn,
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and wine, and oyle is increased, Psalme 4. verse 7. For it is nothing to begin, unlesse wee continue.and wine, and oil is increased, Psalm 4. verse 7. For it is nothing to begin, unless we continue.
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And, as they that runne in a race, though they set outnever so lustily, and runne never so swiftly,
And, as they that run in a raze, though they Set outnever so lustily, and run never so swiftly,
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yet receive not the reward, till they come to the end, but loose the labour, and beat the ayr• if they faint in the midst, 〈 ◊ 〉 give over,
yet receive not the reward, till they come to the end, but lose the labour, and beatrice the ayr• if they faint in the midst, 〈 ◊ 〉 give over,
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before they come to the Gaole:
before they come to the Gaol:
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so for this Crowne of glory though wee runne forth while, never so hastily, ye• if we stay in the midway or leave before we come to the end, wee loose our reward.
so for this Crown of glory though we run forth while, never so hastily, ye• if we stay in the midway or leave before we come to the end, we lose our reward.
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And not that only but our case will bee such that better it had beene for us, never to have begunne ▪ then to have given over.
And not that only but our case will be such that better it had been for us, never to have begun ▪ then to have given over.
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Vnwise Galatians, that began in the spirit, and made an end in the flesh: Gal. 3 ▪ verse 3. that ranne well at the setting out, but were hindered, Unwise Galatians, that began in the Spirit, and made an end in the Flesh: Gal. 3 ▪ verse 3. that ran well At the setting out, but were hindered,
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or they received the price, Galat. 5.7.or they received the price, Galatians 5.7.
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Fowle •wine, that, when they are washed, returne to their wallowing in the myre, 2 Pet. 2. verse 22. Hee that is just, let him be more just, he that is pure let him be more pure, hee that is holy let him bee more holy, Revelations 22. verse 11. he that beareth Christs Crosse to day, let him beare it also to morrow,Foul •wine, that, when they Are washed, return to their wallowing in the mire, 2 Pet. 2. verse 22. He that is just, let him be more just, he that is pure let him be more pure, he that is holy let him be more holy, Revelations 22. verse 11. he that bears Christ Cross to day, let him bear it also to morrow,
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and every day, or else it were better, he had never layd hand to it.
and every day, or Else it were better, he had never laid hand to it.
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Hee that hath layd his hand to the plough, let his eyes looke straight before to his furrow,
He that hath laid his hand to the plough, let his eyes look straight before to his furrow,
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and not looke backe to other things.
and not look back to other things.
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Our Saviour biddeth us Remember Lots Wife, Luk. 17. verse 32. Lots Wife was brought out of Sodome, she was commanded not to looke backe to that wicked place:
Our Saviour bids us remember Lots Wife, Luk. 17. verse 32. Lots Wife was brought out of Sodom, she was commanded not to look back to that wicked place:
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shee began well, and walked on with her face forwards, but she held not on to the race end,
she began well, and walked on with her face forward, but she held not on to the raze end,
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but in the midst looked back, and was presently turned into a pillar of salt.
but in the midst looked back, and was presently turned into a pillar of salt.
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The LORD, by the Prophet, maketh this complaint against Ephraim; O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Iudah, The LORD, by the Prophet, makes this complaint against Ephraim; Oh Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Iudah,
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how shall I intreat thee? For your goodnesse is as a morning cloud, and as the morning dew it goeth away. how shall I entreat thee? For your Goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the morning due it Goes away.
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GOD would, and hee knew how, deale favourably with them, but hee cannot shew them any pitty, which bee temporizers, time-servers, which will serve him only for a while:
GOD would, and he knew how, deal favourably with them, but he cannot show them any pity, which be temporizers, time-servers, which will serve him only for a while:
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what goodnesse is in them? or to what shall it bee likened? it is like, saith God, a morning cloud, which appeareth for a while,
what Goodness is in them? or to what shall it be likened? it is like, Says God, a morning cloud, which appears for a while,
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but behold it vanisheth, or as the dew, which in the morning covereth the earth,
but behold it Vanishes, or as the due, which in the morning Covereth the earth,
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but when the Sunne ariseth, it getteth it selfe away, and leaveth no signe of its presence behinde.
but when the Sun arises, it gets it self away, and Leaveth no Signen of its presence behind.
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Such are they, which will follow Christ, and beare his Crosse, for a while:
Such Are they, which will follow christ, and bear his Cross, for a while:
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they appeare in the morning, before the Sun arise, but in the heat of the day they appeare not:
they appear in the morning, before the Sun arise, but in the heat of the day they appear not:
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when affliction, and the heat thereof appeareth, they hide their heads, and get them into their lurking holes.
when affliction, and the heat thereof appears, they hide their Heads, and get them into their lurking holes.
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Let us therefore consider, that the taking up, and dayly bearing of our Crosse, is not a thing of our owne voluntary will, to be undertaken,
Let us Therefore Consider, that the taking up, and daily bearing of our Cross, is not a thing of our own voluntary will, to be undertaken,
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or omitted, but necessarily enjoyned by Christ, not to a few, that would bee excellent,
or omitted, but necessarily enjoined by christ, not to a few, that would be excellent,
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and above their fellowes, but even to all, and every one, that would follow him, that would bee his Disciple, that would bee a true Christian,
and above their Fellows, but even to all, and every one, that would follow him, that would be his Disciple, that would be a true Christian,
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and that we continue herein, and not faint, and bee weary, or in any case moved from our standing:
and that we continue herein, and not faint, and be weary, or in any case moved from our standing:
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considering, that even such, as hee vouchsafed to deliver from great destruction, yet for not continuing,
considering, that even such, as he vouchsafed to deliver from great destruction, yet for not Continuing,
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and holding on in that, which they had well begunne, are most severely punished:
and holding on in that, which they had well begun, Are most severely punished:
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that God knoweth not, how to shew mercy to such, as are but as morning dew,
that God Knoweth not, how to show mercy to such, as Are but as morning due,
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and morning clouds, appearing for a while, and suddenly vanishing:
and morning Clouds, appearing for a while, and suddenly vanishing:
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but rather let us remember, that the crowne of glory is proposed to such, as fight lawfully, not to such,
but rather let us Remember, that the crown of glory is proposed to such, as fight lawfully, not to such,
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as beat the ayre, to such, as come to the end of the race, not to them, that runne well for a while, and so give over:
as beatrice the air, to such, as come to the end of the raze, not to them, that run well for a while, and so give over:
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that such shall receive the fruit of that peace, which is sowen for the just, that patiently endure the Lords leasure:
that such shall receive the fruit of that peace, which is sown for the just, that patiently endure the lords leisure:
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finally, that such shall follow Christ, and bee fit for his company, as dayly take up their Crosse,
finally, that such shall follow christ, and be fit for his company, as daily take up their Cross,
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and as it followeth, follow him.
and as it follows, follow him.
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If any man, saith our Saviour, will come after mee, let him deny himselfe, and take up his Crosse dayly, and follow me. If any man, Says our Saviour, will come After me, let him deny himself, and take up his Cross daily, and follow me.
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Being thus prepared for the purpose, having renounced our selves, and all that is in us,
Being thus prepared for the purpose, having renounced our selves, and all that is in us,
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and taken up our Crosse on our shoulders, we must, in GODS name and feare take our voyage after our Saviour, and blessed LORD.
and taken up our Cross on our shoulders, we must, in GOD'S name and Fear take our voyage After our Saviour, and blessed LORD.
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For, as the Souldier prepareth himselfe, and buckleth his harnesse about him, not therein to stay at home,
For, as the Soldier Prepareth himself, and buckleth his harness about him, not therein to stay At home,
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or bestow himselfe about his common busines, but to joyne himselfe to the army, and follow his Captaine;
or bestow himself about his Common business, but to join himself to the army, and follow his Captain;
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So, each true Christian, and sworne Souldier of Christ, must bee prepared, with his Crosse on his shoulders, not to sit still,
So, each true Christian, and sworn Soldier of christ, must be prepared, with his Cross on his shoulders, not to fit still,
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or lye down under it, or to take what rest he can, but hee must get up on his feet,
or lie down under it, or to take what rest he can, but he must get up on his feet,
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and be going, hee must march on lustily, and with a bold courage.
and be going, he must march on lustily, and with a bold courage.
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And for that all this were to no end neither, either to be under the Crosse, or to goe on,
And for that all this were to no end neither, either to be under the Cross, or to go on,
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unlesse wee knew whither to goe, where to stay;
unless we knew whither to go, where to stay;
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wee are here taught, what steppes we are to tread which way to travell, and how to journey.
we Are Here taught, what steps we Are to tread which Way to travel, and how to journey.
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For, if we should take a wrong way, what would it profit us, though wee made never so great hast.
For, if we should take a wrong Way, what would it profit us, though we made never so great haste.
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Now indeed so many wayes there are, and by-paths, and wee, like simple Sheepe, so easie to stray,
Now indeed so many ways there Are, and bypaths, and we, like simple Sheep, so easy to stray,
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and misse the right way, that we had need have the way trod out before us,
and miss the right Way, that we had need have the Way trod out before us,
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and bee well instructed, which we should take.
and be well instructed, which we should take.
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For, there is a broad way, which wee can hardly keepe us out of, for many there are that walke in it,
For, there is a broad Way, which we can hardly keep us out of, for many there Are that walk in it,
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and it leadeth to death and destruction.
and it leads to death and destruction.
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There is a way, which is full of darknesse, and men loving darkenesse more than light, rejoyce to walke in it:
There is a Way, which is full of darkness, and men loving darkness more than Light, rejoice to walk in it:
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but, because they want the light, they stumble and fall in it.
but, Because they want the Light, they Stumble and fallen in it.
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Yea, that which is worst, there is a way, which seemeth to bee the right way,
Yea, that which is worst, there is a Way, which seems to be the right Way,
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and the narrow way, and the light way; but the end thereof leadeth to destruction.
and the narrow Way, and the Light Way; but the end thereof leads to destruction.
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In a word, each man hath a way of his owne, which seemeth to bee right in his owne eyes, but is not so.
In a word, each man hath a Way of his own, which seems to be right in his own eyes, but is not so.
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Wherefore, need it was for us to know, seeing wee are to bare a Crosse, and follow on, whom to follow, which way to take.
Wherefore, need it was for us to know, seeing we Are to bore a Cross, and follow on, whom to follow, which Way to take.
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Whom then must wee follow? Our Saviour saith, follow me. We must neither follow our owne wayes,
Whom then must we follow? Our Saviour Says, follow me. We must neither follow our own ways,
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nor any mans else, but his alone, that here speaketh unto us.
nor any men Else, but his alone, that Here speaks unto us.
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I have considered my wayes, saith the Prophet, and turned my feet into thy testimonies, Psalme 119. ver. 59. The Prophet considered his owne wayes, those wherein hee walked of himselfe,I have considered my ways, Says the Prophet, and turned my feet into thy testimonies, Psalm 119. ver. 59. The Prophet considered his own ways, those wherein he walked of himself,
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and whereinto hee was slipt, by that corruption of nature, which leadeth us all astray,
and whereinto he was slipped, by that corruption of nature, which leads us all astray,
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and considering thereof, and of his duty to GOD, which had appointed him to walke another way, hee drew backe his feet from that path,
and considering thereof, and of his duty to GOD, which had appointed him to walk Another Way, he drew back his feet from that path,
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and turned into the way of Gods testimonies.
and turned into the Way of God's testimonies.
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So ready are wee to decline from following the right path, as he saith also in the same Psalme;
So ready Are we to decline from following the right path, as he Says also in the same Psalm;
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Before I was afflicted, I went astray: Before I was afflicted, I went astray:
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Verse 67. that is, Before I had the Crosse on my shoulders, I walked after mine owne hearts lust, and followed not thee.Verse 67. that is, Before I had the Cross on my shoulders, I walked After mine own hearts lust, and followed not thee.
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Or, as some read it, before I could speake, I went astray;
Or, as Some read it, before I could speak, I went astray;
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even from mine infancy, even from the womb, I have wandered and followed mine owne steppes.
even from mine infancy, even from the womb, I have wandered and followed mine own steps.
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Therefore, it is convenient for us, to call our wayes to remembrance, it is good for us to bee afflicted, that wee may learne whom to follow.
Therefore, it is convenient for us, to call our ways to remembrance, it is good for us to be afflicted, that we may Learn whom to follow.
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Wee must then not follow our wayes, neither the steppes of any man, but onely of CHRIST our Saviour.
we must then not follow our ways, neither the steps of any man, but only of CHRIST our Saviour.
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If then we will bee sure not to wander, let us consider whom we must follow,
If then we will be sure not to wander, let us Consider whom we must follow,
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for this is the thing, whereof wee must have a diligent regard.
for this is the thing, whereof we must have a diligent regard.
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How many have there beene, who because they have not knowne the necessity of this commandement, have walked,
How many have there been, who Because they have not known the necessity of this Commandment, have walked,
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and wandered in by-paths, yea wearyed themselves therein, and lost their labour? for that they have followed, either their owne wayes, or the wayes of men;
and wandered in bypaths, yea wearied themselves therein, and lost their labour? for that they have followed, either their own ways, or the ways of men;
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whereas, the onely way is CHRIST, and who so follow not him, they stray, and are out of their path.
whereas, the only Way is CHRIST, and who so follow not him, they stray, and Are out of their path.
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If then wee would know, what the will-worship of men, their owne inventions to serve GOD, their owne devises,
If then we would know, what the will-worship of men, their own Inventions to serve GOD, their own devises,
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and good meanings, their outward holinesse of their owne imagination, what all these profit them;
and good meanings, their outward holiness of their own imagination, what all these profit them;
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mark and see, whether these things have beene by CHRIST commanded them, whether therein they follow him, or no:
mark and see, whither these things have been by CHRIST commanded them, whither therein they follow him, or no:
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which if they doe not, let them have never so faire a shew, yet are they most abominable in GODS sight;
which if they do not, let them have never so fair a show, yet Are they most abominable in GOD'S sighed;
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nay there is nothing, which his soule more abhorreth, then such care, and diligence in doing that, which hee hath not commanded.
nay there is nothing, which his soul more abhorreth, then such care, and diligence in doing that, which he hath not commanded.
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What man, that hath not learned this lesson, but would commend the doing of King Saul, and his zeale to Gods service.
What man, that hath not learned this Lesson, but would commend the doing of King Saul, and his zeal to God's service.
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Being commanded to fight against Amalek, and to slay both Man and Woman, infant and suckling, Oxe and Sheepe, Camell and Asse;
Being commanded to fight against Amalek, and to slay both Man and Woman, infant and suckling, Ox and Sheep, Camel and Ass;
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hee destroyeth, as the Scripture sheweth, all the people, onely the King of the Amalekites he took alive,
he Destroyeth, as the Scripture shows, all the people, only the King of the Amalekites he took alive,
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and the better Sheepe and the Oxen, the fat beasts, the Lambes hee reserveth. The LORD comes to Samuel, saying, It repenteth me that I have made Saul King,
and the better Sheep and the Oxen, the fat beasts, the Lambs he reserveth. The LORD comes to Samuel, saying, It Repenteth me that I have made Saul King,
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for he turneth from mee, and hath not performed my Commandement, he hath left following me,
for he turns from me, and hath not performed my Commandment, he hath left following me,
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and is •one after his owne wayes. But what thinketh Saul? sure, that hee had done marvellously well:
and is •one After his own ways. But what Thinketh Saul? sure, that he had done marvellously well:
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for, meeting with Samuel, hee saluteth him, Blessed bee thou of the Lord, I have fulfilled the Commandement of the Lord.
for, meeting with Samuel, he salutes him, Blessed be thou of the Lord, I have fulfilled the Commandment of the Lord.
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See, I pray you, how ready he was to justifie himselfe:
See, I pray you, how ready he was to justify himself:
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he was in a minde, that he had done marvellously well, and no man could mend it:
he was in a mind, that he had done marvellously well, and no man could mend it:
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I have, Sir, saith Saul, fulfilled Gods Commandement.
I have, Sir, Says Saul, fulfilled God's Commandment.
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Is it so, saith Samuel? what meaneth then the bleating of the Sheepe in mine eares,
Is it so, Says Samuel? what means then the bleating of the Sheep in mine ears,
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and the lowing of the Oxen, that I heare? Saul answers readily, they have brought them from the Amalekites, they are of the best of the Sheepe,
and the lowing of the Oxen, that I hear? Saul answers readily, they have brought them from the Amalekites, they Are of the best of the Sheep,
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and the Oxen, and they will forsooth, sacrifice them to the Lord thy God: the remnant wee have destroyed.
and the Oxen, and they will forsooth, sacrifice them to the Lord thy God: the remnant we have destroyed.
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But Samuel telleth him, that herein hee hath done wickedly: he replyeth, and disputeth out the matter.
But Samuel Telleth him, that herein he hath done wickedly: he Replieth, and disputeth out the matter.
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Nay, it is not so, I have obeyed GODS voyce, and have gone the way, which the LORD sent me,
Nay, it is not so, I have obeyed GOD'S voice, and have gone the Way, which the LORD sent me,
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and have brought Agag, and have destroyed the Amalekites: the people indeed have taken of the chiefest things,
and have brought Agag, and have destroyed the Amalekites: the people indeed have taken of the chiefest things,
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but it is to offer them to the LORD thy GOD.
but it is to offer them to the LORD thy GOD.
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What harme is in this? Is it not a good meaning? Is it not to a good purpose? commeth it not of a good intent? Sure wee have obeyed the voyce of the Lord.
What harm is in this? Is it not a good meaning? Is it not to a good purpose? comes it not of a good intent? Sure we have obeyed the voice of the Lord.
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But Samuel sayd, hath the LORD as great pleasure in burnt offerings, and sacrifices, as when his voyce is obeyed? even sacrifice it selfe is not acceptable to GOD,
But Samuel said, hath the LORD as great pleasure in burned offerings, and Sacrifices, as when his voice is obeyed? even sacrifice it self is not acceptable to GOD,
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unlesse his voyce be obeyed, unlesse it bee his commandement, how faire a shew soever it make,
unless his voice be obeyed, unless it be his Commandment, how fair a show soever it make,
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though it bee a sacrifice, yea of the best of the Sheepe, yet it is displeasant in his sight:
though it be a sacrifice, yea of the best of the Sheep, yet it is displeasant in his sighed:
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for to doe any thing in Gods service, but what he hath appointed, to choose our owne wayes,
for to do any thing in God's service, but what he hath appointed, to choose our own ways,
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and not only to follow CHRIST, is rebellion against his Majestie, which is as the sinne of witchcraft, this transgression is wicked idolatry.
and not only to follow CHRIST, is rebellion against his Majesty, which is as the sin of witchcraft, this Transgression is wicked idolatry.
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All our good intents, all our good meaning, all our will-worship, and service of our owne invention, is Idolatry, nothing better,
All our good intents, all our good meaning, all our will-worship, and service of our own invention, is Idolatry, nothing better,
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so farre from being meritorious, or acceptable to GOD.
so Far from being meritorious, or acceptable to GOD.
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And why Idolatry? Even because they make, and imagine to themselves another GOD, then there is indeed:
And why Idolatry? Even Because they make, and imagine to themselves Another GOD, then there is indeed:
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for they thinke they serve a GOD, that will bee pleased with such obedience as they devise,
for they think they serve a GOD, that will be pleased with such Obedience as they devise,
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and that will like whatsoever they fancy. Now indeed, our God is no such God: for hee will only bee served, but as hee hath commanded.
and that will like whatsoever they fancy. Now indeed, our God is no such God: for he will only be served, but as he hath commanded.
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Wherefore, while they thus think, and thus doe, they imagine to themselves such a God, as is not, and worship him they know not.
Wherefore, while they thus think, and thus do, they imagine to themselves such a God, as is not, and worship him they know not.
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The only safe rule therefore for us, is to follow CHRIST, not to walke in our own wayes, or follow after men:
The only safe Rule Therefore for us, is to follow CHRIST, not to walk in our own ways, or follow After men:
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for his sheepe heare his voyce, and a stranger will they not heare. And this is the cause why our Saviour limiteth us whom to follow, even him,
for his sheep hear his voice, and a stranger will they not hear. And this is the cause why our Saviour limiteth us whom to follow, even him,
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even him alone, and none but him.
even him alone, and none but him.
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But if it be so, may you say, why doth Paul command the Corinthians to bee followers of him? Be yee followers of mee:
But if it be so, may you say, why does Paul command the Corinthians to be followers of him? Be ye followers of me:
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and walke as you have us for an example:
and walk as you have us for an Exampl:
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and the Shepheards are commanded to goe in and out before their flocke An easie thing to understand this. Paul layeth open this meaning: follow mee, saith hee;and the Shepherds Are commanded to go in and out before their flock an easy thing to understand this. Paul Layeth open this meaning: follow me, Says he;
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but how long? When? Even as I follow CHRIST: so long follow me. If I step aside, it is no warrant to you:
but how long? When? Even as I follow CHRIST: so long follow me. If I step aside, it is no warrant to you:
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for Christ must you onely follow, and mee, so long as I follow him. For as Souldiers are said one to follow another, while they all follow their Captaine,
for christ must you only follow, and me, so long as I follow him. For as Soldiers Are said one to follow Another, while they all follow their Captain,
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so may wee bee said to follow Paul, or any servant of Christ, so long as they walke in Christs steps, and follow him.
so may we be said to follow Paul, or any servant of christ, so long as they walk in Christ steps, and follow him.
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But, if, they decline, beware how yee follow them.
But, if, they decline, beware how ye follow them.
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Were he as great as Paul, that was rapt up into heaven, yea as an Angell sent downe from heaven, we have no warrant to follow him, any further, then he followeth Christ.
Were he as great as Paul, that was rapt up into heaven, yea as an Angel sent down from heaven, we have no warrant to follow him, any further, then he follows christ.
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Moreover, when our Saviour biddeth us to follow him, he expresseth the duty a good Captaine, who saith not to his Souldiers, goe you,
Moreover, when our Saviour bids us to follow him, he Expresses the duty a good Captain, who Says not to his Soldiers, go you,
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but come you, and follow mee, doe as you see me doe;
but come you, and follow me, do as you see me doe;
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I require no other thing of you, than I will my selfe bee content to abide.
I require no other thing of you, than I will my self be content to abide.
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I bid you not goe, but I bid you come on, and follow mee. Of a good Shepheard, that leadeth forth his Sheepe and guideth them. FINIS
I bid you not go, but I bid you come on, and follow me. Of a good Shepherd, that leads forth his Sheep and guideth them. FINIS
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