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Habak. 3.17, 18. Although the Fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the Vines:Habak. 3.17, 18. Although the Fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the Vines:
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the labour of the Olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat, the stock shall be cut off from the fold,
the labour of the Olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat, the stock shall be Cut off from the fold,
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and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoyce in the Lord:
and there shall be no heard in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord:
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I will joy in the God of my salvation.
I will joy in the God of my salvation.
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THis Chapter is made up of a pithy and powerful prayer, composed by the Prophet Habakkuk for the use and comfort of the Faithful in the time of their captivity and affliction.
THis Chapter is made up of a pithy and powerful prayer, composed by the Prophet Habakkuk for the use and Comfort of the Faithful in the time of their captivity and affliction.
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It was for this end composed, that by their mediating of Gods former mercies, and that power he had shewed in delivering them out of Egypt, they might be incouraged to wait upon God for dehverance out of Babylon.
It was for this end composed, that by their mediating of God's former Mercies, and that power he had showed in delivering them out of Egypt, they might be encouraged to wait upon God for dehverance out of Babylon.
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Vers. 1. It is called a prayer of Habbakuk upon Sigionoth. The old Translation renders it for the Ignorances. Expositors differ about it.Vers. 1. It is called a prayer of Habakkuk upon Shigionoth. The old translation renders it for the Ignorances. Expositors differ about it.
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First, Some take it to signifie the Ignorances and errors of the people of Israel. So he prayeth that God would not impute them;
First, some take it to signify the Ignorances and errors of the people of Israel. So he Prayeth that God would not impute them;
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that he would not remember them in this day of their captivity. Secondly, Others by Sigionoth understand a musical instrument.
that he would not Remember them in this day of their captivity. Secondly, Others by Shigionoth understand a musical Instrument.
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So we find it in the Title of Psal. 7. understood by most Expositors.
So we find it in the Title of Psalm 7. understood by most Expositors.
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And so this prayer being composed by way of a Song, this was the instrument on which it was sung.
And so this prayer being composed by Way of a Song, this was the Instrument on which it was sung.
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Concerning the Prayer you have considerable 1. The Preface. 2. The Prayer it self. 3. The Conclusion. First, The Preface. That is verse the first. Secondly, The Prayer it self; from verse 2. to 17. With Petitions. Motives.
Concerning the Prayer you have considerable 1. The Preface. 2. The Prayer it self. 3. The Conclusion. First, The Preface. That is verse the First. Secondly, The Prayer it self; from verse 2. to 17. With Petitions. Motives.
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Thirdly, The Conclusion in the three last verses. My Text falls under the Conclusion; so the Prophet concludes with A Confident Perswasion. Comfortable Resolution.
Thirdly, The Conclusion in the three last Verses. My Text falls under the Conclusion; so the Prophet concludes with A Confident Persuasion. Comfortable Resolution.
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First, With a confident perswasion of the Churches deliverance, vers. 16. That though he trembled to think of the Judgement coming,
First, With a confident persuasion of the Churches deliverance, vers. 16. That though he trembled to think of the Judgement coming,
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yet he was confident the Church should find rest from trouble, when God should invade Babylon with his Troops:
yet he was confident the Church should find rest from trouble, when God should invade Babylon with his Troops:
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That is, they should find rest in the day of Babylons trouble, when Cyrus should surprize it.
That is, they should find rest in the day of Babylons trouble, when Cyrus should surprise it.
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And this was fulfilled when Cyrus having taken Babylon made Proclamation that none should be hurt that spake the Hebrew or Syrian Language, as Zenophon relates.
And this was fulfilled when Cyrus having taken Babylon made Proclamation that none should be hurt that spoke the Hebrew or Syrian Language, as Zenophon relates.
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Secondly, You have the Prophets comfortable Resolution, vers. 17, 18. Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, (i.
Secondly, You have the prophets comfortable Resolution, vers. 17, 18. Although the Fig tree shall not blossom, (i.
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e.) come what will come, or what can come, ( vers. 18.) yet will I rejoyce in the Lord,
e.) come what will come, or what can come, (vers. 18.) yet will I rejoice in the Lord,
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and joy in the God of my salvation. In the words you have two things observable: A Supposition. Resolution. First, The Prophets Supposition; this is implyed.and joy in the God of my salvation. In the words you have two things observable: A Supposition. Resolution. First, The prophets Supposition; this is employed.
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He had put the Question to himself concerning the miseries that he and others faithful ones might live to see, such spoiling and desolations that they might be stripped of all, they may have no fruit,
He had put the Question to himself Concerning the misery's that he and Others faithful ones might live to see, such spoiling and desolations that they might be stripped of all, they may have no fruit,
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nor corn, nor cattel, neither flocks nor herds. Secondly, You have the Prophets Resolution: It is this.
nor corn, nor cattle, neither flocks nor herds. Secondly, You have the prophets Resolution: It is this.
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Although it should be so, that the fig-tree should not blossom, &c. Yet all this should not put out his Light of Joy and Comfort;
Although it should be so, that the Fig tree should not blossom, etc. Yet all this should not put out his Light of Joy and Comfort;
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He would rejoyce in the Lord; The Lord should be to him instead of Vines, and Fig-trees, and Flocks, and Herds;
He would rejoice in the Lord; The Lord should be to him instead of Vines, and Figtrees, and Flocks, and Herds;
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he would rejoyce in the Lord, &c. The Conclusion is this:
he would rejoice in the Lord, etc. The Conclusion is this:
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Doct. It is necessary for Christians to put cases of difficulty to themselves, and having put them, to lay down setled and serious Resolutions.
Doct. It is necessary for Christians to put cases of difficulty to themselves, and having put them, to lay down settled and serious Resolutions.
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In handling of this Point I shall proceed by way of Explication. Confirmation. Application. First, For Explication.
In handling of this Point I shall proceed by Way of Explication. Confirmation. Application. First, For Explication.
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So. 1. What is meant by Cases of Difficulty.
So. 1. What is meant by Cases of Difficulty.
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2. What is meant by putting Cases of difficulty to our selves. 3. What is meant by laying down setled resolutions.
2. What is meant by putting Cases of difficulty to our selves. 3. What is meant by laying down settled resolutions.
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First, What is meant by Cases of difficulty. So in general this;
First, What is meant by Cases of difficulty. So in general this;
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all those troubles, lesses, crosses, dangers persecutions, and afflicting evils, to which all are subject as men or Christians, with which others have been,
all those Troubles, lesses, Crosses, dangers persecutions, and afflicting evils, to which all Are Subject as men or Christians, with which Others have been,
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and with which we may be (for ought we know) exercised, the suffering of which is hard to flesh and blood.
and with which we may be (for ought we know) exercised, the suffering of which is hard to Flesh and blood.
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So Cases of difficulty may be referred to two Heads. 1. Such as concerne us as men. 2. Such as concerne us as Christians.
So Cases of difficulty may be referred to two Heads. 1. Such as concern us as men. 2. Such as concern us as Christians.
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First, Those that concerne us as men, and those difficulties include two things. 1. Evils Privative. 2. Evils Positive.
First, Those that concern us as men, and those difficulties include two things. 1. Evils Privative. 2. Evils Positive.
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First, Evils Privative, which stand in the losse and privation of those good things that are necessary for our use,
First, Evils Privative, which stand in the loss and privation of those good things that Are necessary for our use,
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and suteable to our natures, and beings;
and suitable to our nature's, and beings;
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as losse of friends, losse of husband, wife, children, estate, (viz.) houses, lands, livelyhood, losse of liberty, losse of credit,
as loss of Friends, loss of husband, wife, children, estate, (viz.) houses, Lands, livelihood, loss of liberty, loss of credit,
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and in a word losse of every outward enjoyment that is comfortable. These are privative evils.
and in a word loss of every outward enjoyment that is comfortable. These Are privative evils.
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Secondly, Evils Positive, which stand and consist in the sence and feeling of those things which are troublesome to our natures, and bitter to our spirits;
Secondly, Evils Positive, which stand and consist in the sense and feeling of those things which Are troublesome to our nature's, and bitter to our spirits;
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as hunger, thirst, nakedness, poverty, imprisonment, banishment, shame and reproach, these our natures account difficulties and hard and bitter things.
as hunger, thirst, nakedness, poverty, imprisonment, banishment, shame and reproach, these our nature's account difficulties and hard and bitter things.
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Thus for the difficulties that concern us as men, it being the faying, Job 5.7. That man is born to troubles.
Thus for the difficulties that concern us as men, it being the faying, Job 5.7. That man is born to Troubles.
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Secondly, there are difficulties that concern us as Christians, difficulties which attend our Profession and our graces, which make the exercising of them hard and difficult. So I shall name seven. There are the difficulties.
Secondly, there Are difficulties that concern us as Christians, difficulties which attend our Profession and our graces, which make the exercising of them hard and difficult. So I shall name seven. There Are the difficulties.
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Of 1. Faith. 2. Hope. 3. Joy. 4. Sincerity. 5. Obedience. 6. Patience. 7. Dependency. First, Faith hath its difficulties.
Of 1. Faith. 2. Hope. 3. Joy. 4. Sincerity. 5. obedience. 6. Patience. 7. Dependency. First, Faith hath its difficulties.
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Luther speaks of three difficulties of Faith. 1. Credere impossibilia rationi, to believe things seemingly impossible to reason. 2. Sperare dilata, to hope for things that are deferred,Luther speaks of three difficulties of Faith. 1. Believe impossibilia Rationi, to believe things seemingly impossible to reason. 2. Sperare dilata, to hope for things that Are deferred,
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and not yet seen. 3. Amare Deum cum se praebet inimicum; to love God when he seems an enemy.
and not yet seen. 3. Amare God cum se praebet Inimicum; to love God when he seems an enemy.
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Those are the difficulties in relation to faith that make believing hard;
Those Are the difficulties in Relation to faith that make believing hard;
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as that Abraham should have a Son, when he was so old and his Wife old also.
as that Abraham should have a Son, when he was so old and his Wife old also.
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That Abraham should kill his Son, and yet believe that God would make his seed as the Stars of Heaven for number; these are difficulties of faith.
That Abraham should kill his Son, and yet believe that God would make his seed as the Stars of Heaven for number; these Are difficulties of faith.
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For a Christian to believe that God loveth him when he afflicts him, when he frowns on him, nay, seems to kill him;
For a Christian to believe that God loves him when he afflicts him, when he frowns on him, nay, seems to kill him;
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this is a difficulty relating to faith.
this is a difficulty relating to faith.
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For the Church to believe when God is pulling down that he intends to build up better, that when he is Overturning, Overturning, Overturning, Ezek. 21.27. that he intends settlement.
For the Church to believe when God is pulling down that he intends to built up better, that when he is Overturning, Overturning, Overturning, Ezekiel 21.27. that he intends settlement.
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That when he girds himself with weapons of war, that he intends to speak peace to his people.
That when he girds himself with weapons of war, that he intends to speak peace to his people.
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These are difficulties relating to that of Faith. Secondly, Hope hath its difficulties. To sit in darkness, and yet hope for light;
These Are difficulties relating to that of Faith. Secondly, Hope hath its difficulties. To fit in darkness, and yet hope for Light;
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to lye in the grave, and yet hope for a Resurrection; to be in trouble, and yet hope for a good day of renewing and reviving;
to lie in the grave, and yet hope for a Resurrection; to be in trouble, and yet hope for a good day of renewing and reviving;
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these are some of the difficulties of hope. To see the Church trodden under foot, and yet to hope to see it glorious;
these Are Some of the difficulties of hope. To see the Church trodden under foot, and yet to hope to see it glorious;
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this is a difficulty in relation to a Christians hope. Thirdly, Joy hath its difficulties.
this is a difficulty in Relation to a Christians hope. Thirdly, Joy hath its difficulties.
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The Apostle saith, Rejoyce alwayes, Phil. 4 4. And yet at some times there are some things that make it hard for a Christian to rejoyce.
The Apostle Says, Rejoice always, Philip 4 4. And yet At Some times there Are Some things that make it hard for a Christian to rejoice.
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To lose friends, to want outward comforts, to want liberty, to suffer banishment, imprisonment, spoyling of goods,
To loose Friends, to want outward comforts, to want liberty, to suffer banishment, imprisonment, spoiling of goods,
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yea, loss of life it self, and yet rejoyce, this is hard. And these are some of the difficulties that attend Christian joy.
yea, loss of life it self, and yet rejoice, this is hard. And these Are Some of the difficulties that attend Christian joy.
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Fourthly, Christian sincerity hath its difficulties.
Fourthly, Christian sincerity hath its difficulties.
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There are those things that make it hard for a Christian to keep a good conscience.
There Are those things that make it hard for a Christian to keep a good conscience.
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To live in evil times, and among a wicked Generation, and yet for a Christian to hold his integrity, to suffer for a good conscience,
To live in evil times, and among a wicked Generation, and yet for a Christian to hold his integrity, to suffer for a good conscience,
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and yet to keep a good conscience; this is hard.
and yet to keep a good conscience; this is hard.
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Tertullian spake of some times, when saith he, Ingeniosum est esse Christianum, it is a witty thing to be a Christian.Tertullian spoke of Some times, when Says he, Ingeniosum est esse Christian, it is a witty thing to be a Christian.
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To be reproached, made a by-word, persecuted, and suffer what the Devil can invent, or men execute for righteousness sake;
To be reproached, made a Byword, persecuted, and suffer what the devil can invent, or men execute for righteousness sake;
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and yet to be righteous in our Generation, and to walk with God (as Noah did) notwithstanding all this; this is hard.
and yet to be righteous in our Generation, and to walk with God (as Noah did) notwithstanding all this; this is hard.
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Fifthly, Christian Obedience hath its difficulties.
Fifthly, Christian obedience hath its difficulties.
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There are those things that make obedience to the will and laws and commands of God difficult.
There Are those things that make Obedience to the will and laws and commands of God difficult.
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Abraham was commanded to leave his Country, and to go he knew not whither; he was commanded to sacrifice his Son: these were difficult commands.Abraham was commanded to leave his Country, and to go he knew not whither; he was commanded to sacrifice his Son: these were difficult commands.
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Obedience to the commands of the Gospel have their difficulties.
obedience to the commands of the Gospel have their difficulties.
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For a man to deny himself, to forsake wife and children, houses and lands for Christs sake;
For a man to deny himself, to forsake wife and children, houses and Lands for Christ sake;
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for a man to cross his own desires, crucifie his own lusts, mortifie his own members;
for a man to cross his own Desires, crucify his own Lustiest, mortify his own members;
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in a word, for a man to cut off his right hand, and to pull out his right eye; this is hard.
in a word, for a man to Cut off his right hand, and to pull out his right eye; this is hard.
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Sixthly, Christian patience hath its difficulties.
Sixthly, Christian patience hath its difficulties.
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There are those things that sometimes make it hard for a Christian to exercise that grace.
There Are those things that sometime make it hard for a Christian to exercise that grace.
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To be dealt with as Job was, stript of all to a shoe-latchet, to suffer in our bodies, names, estates, to suffer from men and that wrongfully, to have evil requited for good,
To be dealt with as Job was, stripped of all to a Shoe-latchet, to suffer in our bodies, names, estates, to suffer from men and that wrongfully, to have evil requited for good,
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and yet to be patient, this is hard. To be in Job 's case, Job 1. and yet to bless God:
and yet to be patient, this is hard. To be in Job is case, Job 1. and yet to bless God:
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to be in David 's case, Ps. 39. and yet to lay our hands upon our mouths;
to be in David is case, Ps. 39. and yet to lay our hands upon our mouths;
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to have the Lord deal with us as he please, and yet to say as Eli did, It is the Lord, let him do what he will; this is hard.
to have the Lord deal with us as he please, and yet to say as Eli did, It is the Lord, let him do what he will; this is hard.
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Seventhly, Christian dependancy hath its difficulties.
Seventhly, Christian dependency hath its difficulties.
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There are things that make it hard for a Christian to trust and depend on God.
There Are things that make it hard for a Christian to trust and depend on God.
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To see means failing, to see the fig-tree blasted, the Vine without fruit, the fields without corn, the folds without flocks, the stall without herds,
To see means failing, to see the Fig tree blasted, the Vine without fruit, the fields without corn, the folds without flocks, the stall without herds,
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and yet to depend on God for being fed; this is hard. Thus for the difficulties that concern us both as men and Christians.
and yet to depend on God for being fed; this is hard. Thus for the difficulties that concern us both as men and Christians.
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Secondly, We are to shew what is meant by a Christians putting cases of difficulty to himself. In general;
Secondly, We Are to show what is meant by a Christians putting cases of difficulty to himself. In general;
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it consists in a Christians serious consideration of all difficulties, to which all are lyable and subject as men or Christians;
it consists in a Christians serious consideration of all difficulties, to which all Are liable and Subject as men or Christians;
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and then proposing them to himself as those things that not only possibly but probably he may encounter with;
and then proposing them to himself as those things that not only possibly but probably he may encounter with;
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and that what hath been the case of others as men and Christians, may be his.
and that what hath been the case of Others as men and Christians, may be his.
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So it stands in two things.
So it Stands in two things.
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First, In a serious consideration of those evils and difficulties to which as Men or Christians we are liable.
First, In a serious consideration of those evils and difficulties to which as Men or Christians we Are liable.
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The which consideration ariseth from the meditation of these four things. 1. The nature of all outward things, that they are all changeable and uncertain.
The which consideration arises from the meditation of these four things. 1. The nature of all outward things, that they Are all changeable and uncertain.
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Solomon saith, All is vanity; vanity implyes brevity, mortality, mutability. 2. The condition of man, that is changeable.Solomon Says, All is vanity; vanity Implies brevity, mortality, mutability. 2. The condition of man, that is changeable.
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All the children of men are children of change, not only in respect of their disposition in relation to their intentions, purposes, resolutions,
All the children of men Are children of change, not only in respect of their disposition in Relation to their intentions, Purposes, resolutions,
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but also in respect of their outward condition, as it respects health, wealth, and all outward enjoyments,
but also in respect of their outward condition, as it respects health, wealth, and all outward enjoyments,
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as we see in the case of Job, &c. 3. The condition and state of times.
as we see in the case of Job, etc. 3. The condition and state of times.
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Times may present difficulties to our consideration;
Times may present difficulties to our consideration;
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times of war present to our consideration losse of peace, life, livelihood, liberty, &c. Times of persecution present to our consideration the like difficulties. 4. The difficulties that others have met with both as men & Christians, do present to our consideration the difficulties that we may encounter with.
times of war present to our consideration loss of peace, life, livelihood, liberty, etc. Times of persecution present to our consideration the like difficulties. 4. The difficulties that Others have met with both as men & Christians, do present to our consideration the difficulties that we may encounter with.
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Some have had their flocks cut off from their solds, and the herds from their stall, &c. Some have seen the spoiling of their goods,
some have had their flocks Cut off from their solds, and the herds from their stall, etc. some have seen the spoiling of their goods,
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and have suffered (for the sake of Christ) all those miseries, tortures and torments, of which read Heb. 11.35, 36, 37, 39. Which one calls a little Book of Martyrs.
and have suffered (for the sake of christ) all those misery's, tortures and torments, of which read Hebrew 11.35, 36, 37, 39. Which one calls a little Book of Martyrs.
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Secondly, putting cases of difficulry to our selves stands in this, in a Christians making it his case, by putting the question to himself concerning those difficulties;
Secondly, putting cases of difficulry to our selves Stands in this, in a Christians making it his case, by putting the question to himself Concerning those difficulties;
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may they not befall me? and what shall I do if they do befal me? It is a mans examining himself about his resolutions concerning those difficulties,
may they not befall me? and what shall I do if they do befall me? It is a men examining himself about his resolutions Concerning those difficulties,
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when he hath propounded them to himself. The Question is;
when he hath propounded them to himself. The Question is;
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put case it should be my case to see what others have seen, and to suffer what others have suffered? What if the fig-tree should not blossom, &c. What if the case of those that have suffered in their liberties, estates, &c. come to be my case? Nay, what if it come to resisting to blood:
put case it should be my case to see what Others have seen, and to suffer what Others have suffered? What if the Fig tree should not blossom, etc. What if the case of those that have suffered in their Liberties, estates, etc. come to be my case? Nay, what if it come to resisting to blood:
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what in these cases shall I do? This is a Christians propounding cases of difficulty to himself. Thus for the second thing.
what in these cases shall I do? This is a Christians propounding cases of difficulty to himself. Thus for the second thing.
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Thirdly, We are to shew what is meant by laying down setled resolutions.
Thirdly, We Are to show what is meant by laying down settled resolutions.
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So we mean those deliberate answers the soul makes to it self upon good grounds, in relation to those cases of difficulty propounded.
So we mean those deliberate answers the soul makes to it self upon good grounds, in Relation to those cases of difficulty propounded.
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Consider, In putting cases of difficulty, there is a putting the question to ones self; as the unjust Steward did to himself, Luk. 16.2. My Lord taketh away the Stewardship;
Consider, In putting cases of difficulty, there is a putting the question to ones self; as the unjust Steward did to himself, Luk. 16.2. My Lord Takes away the Stewardship;
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what shall I do? He puts the question, and comes to consider of the resolution, which you find in the verses following.what shall I do? He puts the question, and comes to Consider of the resolution, which you find in the Verses following.
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So then, setled resolutions are those answers the soul returns to those questions that it puts to it self concerning difficulties.
So then, settled resolutions Are those answers the soul returns to those questions that it puts to it self Concerning difficulties.
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Thus in the text, the question is, what if the Fig-tree should not blossome? (for such a question is implyed, that the Prophet had put to himself) and the answer and resolution is this, I will rejoyce in the Lord, &c. It is an answer returned upon good grounds;
Thus in the text, the question is, what if the Fig tree should not blossom? (for such a question is employed, that the Prophet had put to himself) and the answer and resolution is this, I will rejoice in the Lord, etc. It is an answer returned upon good grounds;
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the resolution of Habakkuk was built upon a strong foundation, (viz.) the power, love,
the resolution of Habakkuk was built upon a strong Foundation, (viz.) the power, love,
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and alsufficiency of God, when he said, Yet will I rejoyce in the Lord, &c. So then, when upon good grounds a Christian takes up such resolutions as these;
and All-sufficiency of God, when he said, Yet will I rejoice in the Lord, etc. So then, when upon good grounds a Christian Takes up such resolutions as these;
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that come what will come, yet I will hope, and believe, and obey, and hold fast my integrity, I will be patient and rejoyce in the God of my salvation.
that come what will come, yet I will hope, and believe, and obey, and hold fast my integrity, I will be patient and rejoice in the God of my salvation.
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This is laying down setled resolutions. Thus for the third thing. Secondly, for the vindication of the Doctrine.
This is laying down settled resolutions. Thus for the third thing. Secondly, for the vindication of the Doctrine.
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Some may object that of the Apostle, Phil. 4.6.
some may Object that of the Apostle, Philip 4.6.
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In nothing be careful. The question is, whether this Doctrine of self-posing about troubles and difficulties, do not crosse this precept?In nothing be careful. The question is, whither this Doctrine of self-posing about Troubles and difficulties, do not cross this precept?
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It is answered, it doth not. By that Scripture, all care is not forbidden; not a care of diligence or providence, but of distrust and diffidence.
It is answered, it does not. By that Scripture, all care is not forbidden; not a care of diligence or providence, but of distrust and diffidence.
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The words are NONLATINALPHABET which signifies such distracting and doubtfull cares as teare and torture the heart with carking thoughtfulness and fretfull impatiency.
The words Are which signifies such distracting and doubtful Cares as tear and torture the heart with carking thoughtfulness and fretful impatiency.
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Now when we tell you of putting cases of difficulty, we meane not that Christians should be distrustfully careful,
Now when we tell you of putting cases of difficulty, we mean not that Christians should be distrustfully careful,
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but should settle their spirits by casting their care on God, as Habakkuk did in the text, Yet will I rejoyce in the Lord, &c. Thirdly, For Confirmation. By Scripture. Reasons. First, by Scripture;
but should settle their spirits by casting their care on God, as Habakkuk did in the text, Yet will I rejoice in the Lord, etc. Thirdly, For Confirmation. By Scripture. Reasons. First, by Scripture;
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so we shall find it hath been the practice of Saints to put cases of difficulty to themselvs. Psal. 3.6. I will not be afraid of ten thousand, &c. Where. 1. The case is implyed;
so we shall find it hath been the practice of Saints to put cases of difficulty to themselves. Psalm 3.6. I will not be afraid of ten thousand, etc. Where. 1. The case is employed;
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What if ten thousand should beset me round about? 2. The resolution is expressed; I will not be afraid. Psal. 23.4. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, &c. Where 1. The case is put:
What if ten thousand should beset me round about? 2. The resolution is expressed; I will not be afraid. Psalm 23.4. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, etc. Where 1. The case is put:
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What if I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. 2. There is his Resolution layed down;
What if I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. 2. There is his Resolution laid down;
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(viz.) I will fear none evil. You may consult those places, Psal. 27.3. Psal. 46.2, 3. I shall add only one place more: Job 13.15. Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. (viz.) I will Fear none evil. You may consult those places, Psalm 27.3. Psalm 46.2, 3. I shall add only one place more: Job 13.15. Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.
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Where you have 1. The case of difficulty put. 2. The resolution layed down, yet will I trust in him. Secondly, For the Reasons. So the cheif is this:
Where you have 1. The case of difficulty put. 2. The resolution laid down, yet will I trust in him. Secondly, For the Reasons. So the chief is this:
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our being prepared for sufferings, hardships, and difficultielyeth in this putting of cases of difficulty to our selves.
our being prepared for sufferings, hardships, and difficultielyeth in this putting of cases of difficulty to our selves.
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You know our Saviour was much in propounding them to his Disciples; he told them they must be hated of all men for his name sake;
You know our Saviour was much in propounding them to his Disciples; he told them they must be hated of all men for his name sake;
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that they must be brought before Kings and Rulers. that they must be brought before Kings and Rulers.
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And all this was by way of preparing them for the sufferings they were to meet with.
And all this was by Way of preparing them for the sufferings they were to meet with.
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So consider what advantages a christian hath by putting cases of difficulty to himself, in order to a preparation for difficulties.
So Consider what advantages a christian hath by putting cases of difficulty to himself, in order to a preparation for difficulties.
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1. It makes a Christian acquainted with his own strength, and what ability he hath to encounter with the said difficulties.
1. It makes a Christian acquainted with his own strength, and what ability he hath to encounter with the said difficulties.
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A Porter, before he carrieth a great burthen doth use to poise it;
A Porter, before he Carrieth a great burden does use to poise it;
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so this putting cases of difficulty to our selves, is but pondering and weighing the afflictions that we may suffer,
so this putting cases of difficulty to our selves, is but pondering and weighing the afflictions that we may suffer,
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before we come to beare them;
before we come to bear them;
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It is examining our selves what we can say to such a Crosse, and such a misery, if it befall us:
It is examining our selves what we can say to such a Cross, and such a misery, if it befall us:
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It is like the Question that Christ put to Zebedees children, Mark 15.22. Are you able to drink of the Cup that I must drink of, and to be baptised with the baptism that I am to be baptised with? and they said, we are able.
It is like the Question that christ put to Zebedee's children, Mark 15.22. are you able to drink of the Cup that I must drink of, and to be baptised with the Baptism that I am to be baptised with? and they said, we Are able.
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2. It makes us acquainted with difficulties before they come; and acquaintance with difficulties and evils makes them easier.
2. It makes us acquainted with difficulties before they come; and acquaintance with difficulties and evils makes them Easier.
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Unacquaintance with them causeth feare, horrour and amazement; whereas on the contrary, acquaintance with evils causeth courage and boldnesse.
Unacquaintance with them Causes Fear, horror and amazement; whereas on the contrary, acquaintance with evils Causes courage and boldness.
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Tacitus saith of one, that he was ambiguarum rerum sciens, ideoque intrepidus. He was acquainted with difficulties, and therefore feared them not.Tacitus Says of one, that he was Ambiguarum rerum sciens, The reason why intrepidus. He was acquainted with difficulties, and Therefore feared them not.
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The first sight of a Lion renders him terrible; but after frequent views of him he is less feared.
The First sighed of a lion renders him terrible; but After frequent views of him he is less feared.
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It is unacquaintance with evils that makes them so dreadful to us:
It is unacquaintance with evils that makes them so dreadful to us:
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So that putting cases of difficulty to our selves is the only way to make the evil the less terrible,
So that putting cases of difficulty to our selves is the only Way to make the evil the less terrible,
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when it lookes us in the face. Job calleth Death the King of Terrours, Job 18.14.
when it looks us in the face. Job calls Death the King of Terrors, Job 18.14.
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And the Philosopher saith, that of terrible things, it is the most terrible: And yet the Aposth by his dying daily, 1 Cor. 15.3. became so familiarly acquainted with death, that he tells us, Acts 20.24. That his life was not dear to him:
And the Philosopher Says, that of terrible things, it is the most terrible: And yet the Aposth by his dying daily, 1 Cor. 15.3. became so familiarly acquainted with death, that he tells us, Acts 20.24. That his life was not dear to him:
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he could play on the hole of the Cockatrice. And withall tells us, 2 Cor. 11.23. That he was in Deaths often, i. e.
he could play on the hold of the Cockatrice. And withal tells us, 2 Cor. 11.23. That he was in Death's often, i. e.
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he had been in so many dangers that threatned death, and presented him with the face of death, that he was so well acquainted with it that he was above the fear of death.
he had been in so many dangers that threatened death, and presented him with the face of death, that he was so well acquainted with it that he was above the Fear of death.
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3. By this Christians come to furnish themselves aforehand with those things that may help them to encounter with difficulties when they come.
3. By this Christians come to furnish themselves aforehand with those things that may help them to encounter with difficulties when they come.
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It will put them upon having those things in readiness that will help to succour them in a day of affliction.
It will put them upon having those things in readiness that will help to succour them in a day of affliction.
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He that considers the craziness of his own body, will alwayes have those things in readinesse that may relieve him when fainting Fits come.
He that considers the craziness of his own body, will always have those things in readiness that may relieve him when fainting Fits come.
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Putting cases of difficulty to our selves will put us upon Providing those things that are useful when difficulties come.
Putting cases of difficulty to our selves will put us upon Providing those things that Are useful when difficulties come.
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What is the reason that many in suffering times have suffering Graces to seek, but only this, that they did not put cases of difficulty to themselves? It is reported of Doctor Butler, who was a Physitian famous for the curing of Consumptions;
What is the reason that many in suffering times have suffering Graces to seek, but only this, that they did not put cases of difficulty to themselves? It is reported of Doctor Butler, who was a physician famous for the curing of Consumptions;
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yet he himself dyed of a Consumption;
yet he himself died of a Consumption;
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and being asked by a friend, how it came to passe, that he who was so eminent for curing of consumptions,
and being asked by a friend, how it Come to pass, that he who was so eminent for curing of consumptions,
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yet he should dye of that disease and not cure himself;
yet he should die of that disease and not cure himself;
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he replyed, I never feared it. How many Travellers meet with stormes which wet them to the Skin, by reason of their not forecasting what weather they might meet with;
he replied, I never feared it. How many Travellers meet with storms which wet them to the Skin, by reason of their not forecasting what weather they might meet with;
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had they done it they had been provided for them.
had they done it they had been provided for them.
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How many men have been robbed of their monies and goods by riding unarmed? Putting cases of difficulty to our selves will put us upon getting conflicting Graces for conflicting times:
How many men have been robbed of their moneys and goods by riding unarmed? Putting cases of difficulty to our selves will put us upon getting conflicting Graces for conflicting times:
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it will make us do as Joseph did, lay up for the years of famine.
it will make us do as Joseph did, lay up for the Years of famine.
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Fourthly, By this we come to bee acquainted with those wayes and means by which others have encountred with and conquered difficulties.
Fourthly, By this we come to be acquainted with those ways and means by which Others have encountered with and conquered difficulties.
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This putting of cases of difficulty to our selves, will put us upon an inquiry how others did bear their sufferings,
This putting of cases of difficulty to our selves, will put us upon an inquiry how Others did bear their sufferings,
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and how they encountred with those difficulties they met with in their, way to heaven.
and how they encountered with those difficulties they met with in their, Way to heaven.
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What were their supports and comforts? what was their behaviour in the day of their affliction,
What were their supports and comforts? what was their behaviour in the day of their affliction,
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and how they overcame? It will put us upon inquiring how Job and others bare their afflictions when their flocks were cut off from the fold,
and how they overcame? It will put us upon inquiring how Job and Others bore their afflictions when their flocks were Cut off from the fold,
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and their herds from the stall: How the Martyrs in the primitive and latter times bare theirs.
and their herds from the stall: How the Martyrs in the primitive and latter times bore theirs.
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It is a great encouragement to us when we are to pass over deep waters; to consider they are such deeps that others have passed through;
It is a great encouragement to us when we Are to pass over deep waters; to Consider they Are such deeps that Others have passed through;
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which renders them fordable and passable. The Roman General when he was to fight his enemies, thus encouraged his Souldiers;
which renders them fordable and passable. The Roman General when he was to fight his enemies, thus encouraged his Soldiers;
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Cum iis vobis pugnandum est quns priori bellow terra marique vicistis; You are to fight with those that both by Sea and Land you have overcome.Cum iis vobis pugnandum est quns priori bellow terra marique vicistis; You Are to fight with those that both by Sea and Land you have overcome.
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So it is a great encouragement when we consider, that there are no difficulties that wee can meet with,
So it is a great encouragement when we Consider, that there Are no difficulties that we can meet with,
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but other Saints have encountred with and conquered. Fifthly, This is the way to gage difficulties, and take a true measure of them.
but other Saints have encountered with and conquered. Fifthly, This is the Way to gage difficulties, and take a true measure of them.
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We are many times much mistaken about difficulties, and the reason is, because our apprehensions are not rectified concerning them:
We Are many times much mistaken about difficulties, and the reason is, Because our apprehensions Are not rectified Concerning them:
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We pull not off their vizzards, and that makes them seem terrible.
We pull not off their vizzards, and that makes them seem terrible.
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Serious consideration of a difficulty puts us upon measuring the length, and fathoming the depth of it.
Serious consideration of a difficulty puts us upon measuring the length, and fathoming the depth of it.
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Thus the Apostle Paul did when hee made that reply to those that disswaded him from going to Jerusalem, Acts 21.13.
Thus the Apostle Paul did when he made that reply to those that dissuaded him from going to Jerusalem, Acts 21.13.
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What mean yee to weep and break mine heart? I am ready not only to bee bound, What mean ye to weep and break mine heart? I am ready not only to be bound,
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but also to dye for the name of Christ: but also to die for the name of christ:
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q.d. I have considered of these things, and am so far from fearing bonds, that I fear not death.
Q.d I have considered of these things, and am so Far from fearing bonds, that I Fear not death.
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Sixthly, This is the way for Christians to prevent a surprize;
Sixthly, This is the Way for Christians to prevent a surprise;
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this will keep a Christian upon his watch and guard, that evils shall not seize on him at unawares, and before he expected them:
this will keep a Christian upon his watch and guard, that evils shall not seize on him At unawares, and before he expected them:
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It will help him to fall forward, when others fall backward into troubles.
It will help him to fallen forward, when Others fallen backward into Troubles.
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Such a Christian falls into troubles foreseen, when another comes in in the day of affliction with his non putarum, I never thought of these evils.
Such a Christian falls into Troubles foreseen, when Another comes in in the day of affliction with his non putarum, I never Thought of these evils.
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It is an expression of Job, Job 3.25. The thing that I feared is come upon mee.
It is an expression of Job, Job 3.25. The thing that I feared is come upon me.
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It seems that good man in the dayes of his prosperity thought of trouble and adversity.
It seems that good man in the days of his Prosperity Thought of trouble and adversity.
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So the Christian that put cases of difficulty to himself may say when an affliction be falleth him, This is no more but what I fore-thought and expected.
So the Christian that put cases of difficulty to himself may say when an affliction be falls him, This is no more but what I forethought and expected.
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It was the saying of a Heathen when he heard of the death of his Son;
It was the saying of a Heathen when he herd of the death of his Son;
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Scio me genuisse mortalem, I knew I begat him mortal.Scio me genuisse mortalem, I knew I begat him Mortal.
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It is sweet when trouble cometh, for a Christian to bee able to say, This is no more than I looked for.
It is sweet when trouble comes, for a Christian to be able to say, This is no more than I looked for.
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Seventhly, It is the way to inure our selves to bear sufferings. That is born easily that a man is used and inured to.
Seventhly, It is the Way to inure our selves to bear sufferings. That is born Easily that a man is used and inured to.
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The saying is, Marti arma non sunt onora, Weapons are no burthen to Mars. As they say of Milo, hee could carry a Bull,
The saying is, Marti arma non sunt onora, Weapons Are no burden to Mars. As they say of Milo, he could carry a Bull,
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and the reason was, his carrying of him when hee was a calf. There is an expression, Lam. 3.27. It is good for a man to bear the yoak in his youth; i. e.
and the reason was, his carrying of him when he was a calf. There is an expression, Lam. 3.27. It is good for a man to bear the yoke in his youth; i. e.
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to inure himself to bear afflictions. By way of Application. 1. By way of Information: So it informs us of four sorts that are reproveable.
to inure himself to bear afflictions. By Way of Application. 1. By Way of Information: So it informs us of four sorts that Are reprovable.
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First, There are some that put no cases of difficulty to themselves. Some there are that have no thoughts of troubles, dangers, difficulties.
First, There Are Some that put no cases of difficulty to themselves. some there Are that have no thoughts of Troubles, dangers, difficulties.
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The Prophet Amos telleth of such, Amos 6.3. who put the evil day far from them.
The Prophet Amos Telleth of such, Amos 6.3. who put the evil day Far from them.
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And the Prophet Isaiah telleth us of some who make a Covenant with death.
And the Prophet Isaiah Telleth us of Some who make a Covenant with death.
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This is the case of most sinners, that they will not remember the dayes of darkness, danger,
This is the case of most Sinners, that they will not Remember the days of darkness, danger,
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and misery, that are coming upon them.
and misery, that Are coming upon them.
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That sinners should put cases of difficulty and danger to themselves, God is pleased himself to propound cases to them in his Word, which wee finde frequent (viz.) Isa. 10.2. What will yee do in the day of visitation, & c? Jerem. 5.31.
That Sinners should put cases of difficulty and danger to themselves, God is pleased himself to propound cases to them in his Word, which we find frequent (viz.) Isaiah 10.2. What will ye do in the day of Visitation, & c? Jeremiah 5.31.
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What will yee do in the end thereof? Beside many other places, to convince sinners of the folly of their fancied security,What will ye do in the end thereof? Beside many other places, to convince Sinners of the folly of their fancied security,
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when death and hell, and misery and desolation are at their backs.
when death and hell, and misery and desolation Are At their backs.
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It was the saying of King James when hee heard one Preach a powerful Sermon before him;
It was the saying of King James when he herd one Preach a powerful Sermon before him;
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This man preacheth as if death were at my back. This man Preacheth as if death were At my back.
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But thus it is with many, when their Ministers Preach to them of wrath and judgement at their backs and heels, they never take notice of it.
But thus it is with many, when their Ministers Preach to them of wrath and judgement At their backs and heels, they never take notice of it.
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How many are there that never put the question to themselves concerning the day of desolation, what they shall do when it cometh;
How many Are there that never put the question to themselves Concerning the day of desolation, what they shall do when it comes;
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concerning the day of death, how they shall be sitted for it; concerning the day of Judgement, whether they can stand in the Judgement.
Concerning the day of death, how they shall be sitted for it; Concerning the day of Judgement, whither they can stand in the Judgement.
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They never put that question that is put Job 31.14.
They never put that question that is put Job 31.14.
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When God riseth up, what shall I do? and when hee visiteth, what shall I answer? But say as Babylon did, I sit as a Queen, When God Riseth up, what shall I do? and when he Visiteth, what shall I answer? But say as Babylon did, I fit as a Queen,
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and shall never be in adversity. and shall never be in adversity.
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Secondly, There are some who resolve, but it is without putting cases of difficulty to themselves.
Secondly, There Are Some who resolve, but it is without putting cases of difficulty to themselves.
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These are like the foolish builder, that resolveth to build, but considereth not before-hand what it will cost him. We read Matth. 13.20. of those that received the word with joy, but when persecution did arise they were offended.
These Are like the foolish builder, that resolves to built, but Considereth not beforehand what it will cost him. We read Matthew 13.20. of those that received the word with joy, but when persecution did arise they were offended.
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There are many that resolved to bee religious, till they found the difficulties that did attend Religion.
There Are many that resolved to be religious, till they found the difficulties that did attend Religion.
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So their goodness was but as a morning cloud, Hos. 6.4.
So their Goodness was but as a morning cloud, Hos. 6.4.
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It is with some as it is with a man sitting by the fire in a stormy winter day, that resolves to take a journey,
It is with Some as it is with a man sitting by the fire in a stormy winter day, that resolves to take a journey,
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but when hee cometh forth and seeth what weather it is, altereth his resolution. Thus did Peter, who resolved to dye before hee would deny Christ.
but when he comes forth and sees what weather it is, altereth his resolution. Thus did Peter, who resolved to die before he would deny christ.
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Wee read of one that came to Christ, and told him, Master, I will follow thee whither soever thou goest, Matth. 8.20.
we read of one that Come to christ, and told him, Master, I will follow thee whither soever thou goest, Matthew 8.20.
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But when Christ answered him, The Foxes have holes, and the Birds of the air, nests,
But when christ answered him, The Foxes have holes, and the Birds of the air, nests,
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but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his head: but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his head:
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Although we hear his resolution, we hear no more of him after this answer given by our Saviour.
Although we hear his resolution, we hear no more of him After this answer given by our Saviour.
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Thirdly, There are some that put cases of difficulty to themselves but lay down no settled resolution. These are of two sorts.
Thirdly, There Are Some that put cases of difficulty to themselves but lay down no settled resolution. These Are of two sorts.
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1. There are some that put cases of difficulty to themselves, and yet remain unresolved.
1. There Are Some that put cases of difficulty to themselves, and yet remain unresolved.
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Tell them of sufferings approaching, they say with the unjust Steward, What shall I do? they are persons of no resolution;
Tell them of sufferings approaching, they say with the unjust Steward, What shall I do? they Are Persons of no resolution;
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they cannot tell if such and such times should come, such and such cases should happen, what they should do.
they cannot tell if such and such times should come, such and such cases should happen, what they should do.
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Not only ask them, what if the fig tree do not blossome, as it is in the text, &c. But what if it come to fire and faggot,
Not only ask them, what if the fig tree do not blossom, as it is in the text, etc. But what if it come to fire and faggot,
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and resisting to blood, mentioned Hebrews 12. they are not resolved what to do.
and resisting to blood, mentioned Hebrews 12. they Are not resolved what to do.
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2. There are some that put cases of difficulty to themselves, but thereupon grow more unresolved. As the Kinsman, Ruth. 4.6. was willing to have redeemed Elimelechs Land, till hee heard the condition, which was the marrying of Ruth. Thus it is with men that cry there is a Lion without, Prov. 22.13.
2. There Are Some that put cases of difficulty to themselves, but thereupon grow more unresolved. As the Kinsman, Ruth. 4.6. was willing to have redeemed Elimelech's Land, till he herd the condition, which was the marrying of Ruth. Thus it is with men that cry there is a lion without, Curae 22.13.
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And that that makes others resolute makes them fearful;
And that that makes Others resolute makes them fearful;
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their resolution is to sleep in a whole skin, and they will never burn for their Religion.
their resolution is to sleep in a Whole skin, and they will never burn for their Religion.
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Fourthly, There are some that put cases of difficulty to themselves, and lay down resolutions, but fall back and apostatize from them.
Fourthly, There Are Some that put cases of difficulty to themselves, and lay down resolutions, but fallen back and apostatise from them.
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Their resolutions are not serious and setled; they are like the children of Ephraim, of whom the Psalmist speaks, Psal. 78.9. That being armed, and carrying Bows, turned their backs in the day of battle.
Their resolutions Are not serious and settled; they Are like the children of Ephraim, of whom the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 78.9. That being armed, and carrying Bows, turned their backs in the day of battle.
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Thus did Peter, who resolved hee would dye before hee would deny his Master, and yet for all that did deny him:
Thus did Peter, who resolved he would die before he would deny his Master, and yet for all that did deny him:
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he did put cases of difficulty to himself in relation to his owning of Christ in his troubles,
he did put cases of difficulty to himself in Relation to his owning of christ in his Troubles,
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as you may see, Luk. 22.33. I will go with thee both into prison and to death;
as you may see, Luk. 22.33. I will go with thee both into prison and to death;
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yea he said, though all deny thee, yet will I never deny thee; yet his resolution failed.
yea he said, though all deny thee, yet will I never deny thee; yet his resolution failed.
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Some resolutions are built upon sandy foundations;
some resolutions Are built upon sandy foundations;
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and it is with them as with that house of which our Saviour speaks, Matthew 7.27. That the waters rose, and the windes blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell.
and it is with them as with that house of which our Saviour speaks, Matthew 7.27. That the waters rose, and the winds blew, and beatrice upon that house, and it fell.
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Remember, Self is a sandy foundation for any man to build resolutions on; Self-confident men are the first that recoil and turn their backs;
remember, Self is a sandy Foundation for any man to built resolutions on; Self-confident men Are the First that recoil and turn their backs;
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and it is just with God to leave such to themselves that confide only in themselves, and not in God.
and it is just with God to leave such to themselves that confide only in themselves, and not in God.
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There are some that are over-confident, and some that are too timerous; both are to be blamed:
There Are Some that Are overconfident, and Some that Are too timorous; both Are to be blamed:
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and as for the latter, Luther (a man of extraordinary courage and spirit) did chide Melancthon and other friends of his for it.
and as for the latter, Luther (a man of extraordinary courage and Spirit) did chide Melanchthon and other Friends of his for it.
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But for my part, I had rather be of the number of timerous Christians, than of those that are over-confident.
But for my part, I had rather be of the number of timorous Christians, than of those that Are overconfident.
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The timerous Christian, doubting of his own strength, and being convinced of his own inability to undergo sufferings when they come, looks out of himself,
The timorous Christian, doubting of his own strength, and being convinced of his own inability to undergo sufferings when they come, looks out of himself,
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and fastens upon a rock that is higher than he; when the over-confident Christian builds and bottoms himself upon his own strength.
and fastens upon a rock that is higher than he; when the overconfident Christian builds and bottoms himself upon his own strength.
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You know the story of Mr. Saunders and Dr. Pendleton. Pendleton was the confident man, Saunders was the timerous man;
You know the story of Mr. Saunders and Dr. Pendleton. Pendleton was the confident man, Saunders was the timorous man;
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but the timerous man suffered at the stake, when the confident man returned this answer, that He could not burn.
but the timorous man suffered At the stake, when the confident man returned this answer, that He could not burn.
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2. Use is by way of Exhortation, and it is to put us upon the duty of putting cases of difficulty to our selves
2. Use is by Way of Exhortation, and it is to put us upon the duty of putting cases of difficulty to our selves
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Here we shall do three things. 1. Shew whence it is men do it not. 2. Directions concerning it. 3. Arguments and Motives to move us to it.
Here we shall do three things. 1. Show whence it is men do it not. 2. Directions Concerning it. 3. Arguments and Motives to move us to it.
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1. Consider why some do it not. So among other causes of it take these First, The unpleasantness and bitterness of such thoughts;
1. Consider why Some do it not. So among other Causes of it take these First, The unpleasantness and bitterness of such thoughts;
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they think it is tormenting them before their time.
they think it is tormenting them before their time.
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Every man naturally desireth to fancy to himself ease and quietness when the evil day of wrath and judgment is near.
Every man naturally Desires to fancy to himself ease and quietness when the evil day of wrath and judgement is near.
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And when they are told that such a day is drawing near, how ready are they to put it far from them,
And when they Are told that such a day is drawing near, how ready Are they to put it Far from them,
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as those in Amos did, Amos 6.3.
as those in Amos did, Amos 6.3.
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As Peter said to Christ, Be it far from thee Lord, this evil shall not bee unto thee, When Christ foretold his sufferings.
As Peter said to christ, Be it Far from thee Lord, this evil shall not be unto thee, When christ foretold his sufferings.
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How many are there that love not those Sermons by which they are called upon to the exercise of this duty,
How many Are there that love not those Sermons by which they Are called upon to the exercise of this duty,
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and are ready to say of Ministers that preach such Doctrine, as Ahab did of Micaiah, hee speaketh no good to mee;
and Are ready to say of Ministers that preach such Doctrine, as Ahab did of Micaiah, he speaks no good to me;
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And as he said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy.
And as he said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, Oh mine enemy.
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And when the discourses of difficulty are so unpleasing to men, much more must the thoughts of them bee to them:
And when the discourses of difficulty Are so unpleasing to men, much more must the thoughts of them be to them:
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what we love not to hear of, we lesse love to think of. Secondly, A kind of unchangeableness that some groundlesly fancy concerning their present condition.
what we love not to hear of, we less love to think of. Secondly, A kind of unchangeableness that Some groundlessly fancy Concerning their present condition.
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They think their mountain is so strong that it cannot be removed: they think not that times may change, that winds may turn;
They think their mountain is so strong that it cannot be removed: they think not that times may change, that winds may turn;
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and that that wind that now sits upon their backs to blow them forward, may quickly turn and blow in their faces to drive them backwards.
and that that wind that now sits upon their backs to blow them forward, may quickly turn and blow in their faces to drive them backwards.
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Thus said Babylon in her prosperity, I sit as a Queen, and shal never be in adversity.
Thus said Babylon in her Prosperity, I fit as a Queen, and shall never be in adversity.
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Yea thus said David in his prosperity, Psal. 30.6. That he should not be moved.
Yea thus said David in his Prosperity, Psalm 30.6. That he should not be moved.
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The truth is, men look not upon outward things with right considerations, of their brevity, mortality, mutability.
The truth is, men look not upon outward things with right considerations, of their brevity, mortality, mutability.
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Most say as those in Isa. 56.12. To morrow shall be as this day.
Most say as those in Isaiah 56.12. To morrow shall be as this day.
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Most men look only upon the outward wheel of Providence, but consider not the wheel within the wheel,
Most men look only upon the outward wheel of Providence, but Consider not the wheel within the wheel,
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as the expression is Ezek. 1. And there was a wheel within the wheel.
as the expression is Ezekiel 1. And there was a wheel within the wheel.
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When men are in a prosperous condition, they grow confident, that their mountain is so strong they shall not be moved;
When men Are in a prosperous condition, they grow confident, that their mountain is so strong they shall not be moved;
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but this is by reason of their looking upon the outward wheel, but think not of the wheel within the wheel, how that may move.
but this is by reason of their looking upon the outward wheel, but think not of the wheel within the wheel, how that may move.
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The outward wheel of providence, as to Haman, moved to his honor and advancement; but the inward wheel moved to his ruine and destruction.
The outward wheel of providence, as to Haman, moved to his honour and advancement; but the inward wheel moved to his ruin and destruction.
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As on the contrary, in the case of Joseph, the outward wheel of providence seemed to move to his ruine and destruction,
As on the contrary, in the case of Joseph, the outward wheel of providence seemed to move to his ruin and destruction,
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when the inward wheel moved to his honour and advancement. So then, this is one cause why many put no cases of difficulty to themselves;
when the inward wheel moved to his honour and advancement. So then, this is one cause why many put no cases of difficulty to themselves;
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they only look on the outward wheel, but think not of the wheel within the wheel. Thirdly, carnal confidence.
they only look on the outward wheel, but think not of the wheel within the wheel. Thirdly, carnal confidence.
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Some think, come what will come, we have something to trust to. As the Prophet Amos telleth those, Amos 6.1. That they did trust in the Mountain of Samaria;
some think, come what will come, we have something to trust to. As the Prophet Amos Telleth those, Amos 6.1. That they did trust in the Mountain of Samaria;
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and then see vers. 3. They put the evil day far from them. When others make God their refuge and Rock, and strong Tower of defence;
and then see vers. 3. They put the evil day Far from them. When Others make God their refuge and Rock, and strong Tower of defence;
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these make their barns, and their bags, and their friends, and (in a word) the creature, the rock of their confidence;
these make their Barns, and their bags, and their Friends, and (in a word) the creature, the rock of their confidence;
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and upon this account think themselves so safe that they need not fear. Solomon saith of the rich man, Prov. 10.15. That his wealth is his strong City.
and upon this account think themselves so safe that they need not Fear. Solomon Says of the rich man, Curae 10.15. That his wealth is his strong city.
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Thus some look upon friends as their rock; some upon riches as their rock; some upon their present worldly enjoyments as their rock.
Thus Some look upon Friends as their rock; Some upon riches as their rock; Some upon their present worldly enjoyments as their rock.
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And this is the reason why such put no cases of difficulty to themselves. 2. Consider the Directions concerning putting cases of difficulty to our selves;
And this is the reason why such put no cases of difficulty to themselves. 2. Consider the Directions Concerning putting cases of difficulty to our selves;
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and so to put them that wee may with the Prophet Habakkuk, lay down setled resolutions.
and so to put them that we may with the Prophet Habakkuk, lay down settled resolutions.
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The Directions are of two sorts. 1. Some more general, 2. Some more particular. The general Directions are these.
The Directions Are of two sorts. 1. some more general, 2. some more particular. The general Directions Are these.
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First, In putting cases of difficulty to our selves, we must be sure to put them right;
First, In putting cases of difficulty to our selves, we must be sure to put them right;
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we must neither put them above nor below what they are.
we must neither put them above nor below what they Are.
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Some look upon difficulties through multiplying-glasses, & magnifying-glasses, which represent difficulties to them, more and greater indeed than they are.
some look upon difficulties through Multiplying-glasses, & magnifying-glasses, which represent difficulties to them, more and greater indeed than they Are.
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A wise man discourseth them, and gageth them, he fathomes them, and makes them neither greater nor less than they are.
A wise man discourseth them, and gageth them, he fathoms them, and makes them neither greater nor less than they Are.
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Some there are that put vizzards upon their difficulties, and make them look worse than they are,
some there Are that put vizzards upon their difficulties, and make them look Worse than they Are,
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and seeing them so disguised fly from them.
and seeing them so disguised fly from them.
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We read of one, who when he came in armed, and with his Head-piece on, his own child fled from him as being afraid, though he was his Father;
We read of one, who when he Come in armed, and with his Headpiece on, his own child fled from him as being afraid, though he was his Father;
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but the Armour being put off he ran to him and owned him.
but the Armour being put off he ran to him and owned him.
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It is the wisdome of Christians to pull the vizzards off two things. 1. Sin, to see the ugliness of it. 2. Sufferings, that there is no such terribleness in them as some imagine.
It is the Wisdom of Christians to pull the vizzards off two things. 1. since, to see the ugliness of it. 2. Sufferings, that there is no such terribleness in them as Some imagine.
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And as Christians are not to put cases of difficulty to themselves above what they are,
And as Christians Are not to put cases of difficulty to themselves above what they Are,
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so they are not to put them below what they are; if so, there will either follow non-resolution, or very weak and slight resolutions;
so they Are not to put them below what they Are; if so, there will either follow non-resolution, or very weak and slight resolutions;
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the end of which will be but a surprizal. How many have perished for want of giving an Alarum to themselves concerning evils approaching.
the end of which will be but a surprisal. How many have perished for want of giving an Alarm to themselves Concerning evils approaching.
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VVe read of a City that had enemies, and divers times some came in and told them the enemy was approaching;
We read of a city that had enemies, and diverse times Some Come in and told them the enemy was approaching;
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they finding these alarms false, at last proclaimed that none upon pain of death should come with such tidings:
they finding these alarms false, At last proclaimed that none upon pain of death should come with such tidings:
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at last the enemy came indeed and took the City, and this was said of it, Silentium perdidit, silence hath destroy'd it.
At last the enemy Come indeed and took the city, and this was said of it, Silentium perdidit, silence hath destroyed it.
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Thus it is with many who do not alarm their own souls concerning approaching difficulties; it may be said, silence hath destroyed them. Second general direction.
Thus it is with many who do not alarm their own Souls Concerning approaching difficulties; it may be said, silence hath destroyed them. Second general direction.
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He that will put cases of difficulty to himself, and lay down setled resolutions, must find his arguments to be above his difficulties.
He that will put cases of difficulty to himself, and lay down settled resolutions, must find his Arguments to be above his difficulties.
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This is the great cause why Christians stagger and waver in suffering times, because they find their troubles and difficulties to be above their arguments.
This is the great cause why Christians stagger and waver in suffering times, Because they find their Troubles and difficulties to be above their Arguments.
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We read of Elisha 's servant, when he saw the great host of the Syrians, 2 Kings 6.15.
We read of Elisha is servant, when he saw the great host of the Syrians, 2 Kings 6.15.
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He cried out, Master, what shall we do? His troubles were above his arguments, and by reason of that he was at his wits end:
He cried out, Master, what shall we do? His Troubles were above his Arguments, and by reason of that he was At his wits end:
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but his Master Elisha 's arguments were above his troubles, who answered, there are more with us than against us.
but his Master Elisha is Arguments were above his Troubles, who answered, there Are more with us than against us.
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He saw more power in God to help, than in the enemies to hurt.
He saw more power in God to help, than in the enemies to hurt.
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Thus Christians must see their consolations to be above their tribulations, and their incouragements to surmount all discouragements.
Thus Christians must see their consolations to be above their tribulations, and their encouragements to surmount all discouragements.
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They must be sure to furnish themselves with arguments drawn from the consideration of the truth,
They must be sure to furnish themselves with Arguments drawn from the consideration of the truth,
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and goodness, and power, and all-sufficiency, &c. of God. 2. The particular directions. First, Be not over-hasty in your resolutions.
and Goodness, and power, and All-sufficiency, etc. of God. 2. The particular directions. First, Be not overhasty in your resolutions.
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Let there be a thorow and serious consideration of difficulties before you come to resolution. Take the counsel of our Saviour, Luke 14.28.
Let there be a thorough and serious consideration of difficulties before you come to resolution. Take the counsel of our Saviour, Lycia 14.28.
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concerning building and going to war, there should be a sitting down first, to consider whether one is able to build such a house,
Concerning building and going to war, there should be a sitting down First, to Consider whither one is able to built such a house,
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and to manage such a war. This was Peters oversight, he was too hasty in his resolution.
and to manage such a war. This was Peter's oversight, he was too hasty in his resolution.
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Do as Porters do, ponder and weigh your burthen before you carry it. Secondly, Be self-denying.
Do as Porters do, ponder and weigh your burden before you carry it. Secondly, Be self-denying.
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Presume not upon your own strength. This was Peters failing.
Presume not upon your own strength. This was Peter's failing.
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Go not forth in your own might, for in the might of the Lord shall every one be strong. 1 Sam. 2.9. By strength shall no man prevail.
Go not forth in your own might, for in the might of the Lord shall every one be strong. 1 Sam. 2.9. By strength shall no man prevail.
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And in God David found his strength, when he telleth you how it was with him in the day of trouble, Psal. 73.26. My heart and my flesh fail me, but God is the strength of my heart.
And in God David found his strength, when he Telleth you how it was with him in the day of trouble, Psalm 73.26. My heart and my Flesh fail me, but God is the strength of my heart.
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Thirdly, Get safe grounds for your resolutions to be built upon; build not upon a sandy foundation.
Thirdly, Get safe grounds for your resolutions to be built upon; built not upon a sandy Foundation.
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Remember a good cause and a good conscience will make a man resolute.
remember a good cause and a good conscience will make a man resolute.
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Let me tell you, it is an interest in God, and an interest in Christ, that will make us resolute in the midst of the greatest difficulties;
Let me tell you, it is an Interest in God, and an Interest in christ, that will make us resolute in the midst of the greatest difficulties;
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as you may see, Psal. 46.1. Psal. 23.1. &c. Fourthly, Eye and observe others in their resolutions.
as you may see, Psalm 46.1. Psalm 23.1. etc. Fourthly, Eye and observe Others in their resolutions.
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Look back upon those that have gone before you, and see what steps they walked in.
Look back upon those that have gone before you, and see what steps they walked in.
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Take our Saviour himself for an example, who telleth us, John 9.4. The night cometh when no man can work;
Take our Saviour himself for an Exampl, who Telleth us, John 9.4. The night comes when no man can work;
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and therefore took up this resolution, that he would work while it was day.
and Therefore took up this resolution, that he would work while it was day.
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Put the same cases to your selves as the Saints have done, and lay down such resolutions.
Put the same cases to your selves as the Saints have done, and lay down such resolutions.
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It was the saying of Chrysostome when Eudoxia the Empress threatned him;
It was the saying of Chrysostom when Eudoxia the Empress threatened him;
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What will she do to me? Will she saw me asunder? I will remember Isaiah: Will she cast me into a fiery Furnace? I will remember the three Children:
What will she do to me? Will she saw me asunder? I will Remember Isaiah: Will she cast me into a fiery Furnace? I will Remember the three Children:
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Will she cut off my head? I will remember John the Baptist:
Will she Cut off my head? I will Remember John the Baptist:
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Will she stone me? I will remember it was the case of S. Stephen: Will she banish me? I will remember it was the case of S. John, who was banished into the Isle of Patmos.
Will she stone me? I will Remember it was the case of S. Stephen: Will she banish me? I will Remember it was the case of S. John, who was banished into the Isle of Patmos.
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5. Strive to find out answers to those doubts and objections that will be most like to hinder resolution.
5. Strive to find out answers to those doubts and objections that will be most like to hinder resolution.
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The Martyrs met with many in the day of their sufferings (viz.) Is not life sweet? will you destroy your self:
The Martyrs met with many in the day of their sufferings (viz.) Is not life sweet? will you destroy your self:
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will you undo Wife and Children? will you obstruct your own honour and preferment in this world? Thus Christians should make these and the like objections.
will you undo Wife and Children? will you obstruct your own honour and preferment in this world? Thus Christians should make these and the like objections.
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This is to sit down and consider what it will cost us to encounter with difficulties when they come,
This is to fit down and Consider what it will cost us to encounter with difficulties when they come,
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and will put us upon laying down setled resolutions against they come.
and will put us upon laying down settled resolutions against they come.
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Sixthly, To make you resolute when difficulties come, compare and weigh your disadvantages with your advantages.
Sixthly, To make you resolute when difficulties come, compare and weigh your disadvantages with your advantages.
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When the day cometh when there is a day of suffering come upon you for bearing testimony to the Gospel of Christ, you should consider as what will be the loss,
When the day comes when there is a day of suffering come upon you for bearing testimony to the Gospel of christ, you should Consider as what will be the loss,
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so what will bee the gain. Thus the Apostle Paul did; to strengthen his resolution he weighed both, 2 Cor. 4.17. Hee put his afflictions in one scale, and saith, they were light;
so what will be the gain. Thus the Apostle Paul did; to strengthen his resolution he weighed both, 2 Cor. 4.17. He put his afflictions in one scale, and Says, they were Light;
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hee put glory in the other scale, and found it exceeding weighty; & so concludes, that his afflictions here were not to bee compared with glory hereafter.
he put glory in the other scale, and found it exceeding weighty; & so concludes, that his afflictions Here were not to be compared with glory hereafter.
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The same Apostle doth the same, Rom. 8.18. For I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to bee compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.
The same Apostle does thee same, Rom. 8.18. For I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.
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The word in the Original is NONLATINALPHABET, I compute. The Apostle had cast up the account of the loss and gain that might come by suffering for the sake of Christ;
The word in the Original is, I compute. The Apostle had cast up the account of the loss and gain that might come by suffering for the sake of christ;
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and hee puts this at the foot of the account, which is mentioned verse 18. It is good for Christians when they have forecast difficulties, to look and see what is beyond them.
and he puts this At the foot of the account, which is mentioned verse 18. It is good for Christians when they have forecast difficulties, to look and see what is beyond them.
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It is the expression of the Psalmist, Psalm. 66.12. Thou broughtest us through fire and water, but thou hast brought us forth into a wealthy place.
It is the expression of the Psalmist, Psalm. 66.12. Thou Broughtest us through fire and water, but thou hast brought us forth into a wealthy place.
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When you look upon fire and water before you, upon the putting of cases of difficulty to your selves;
When you look upon fire and water before you, upon the putting of cases of difficulty to your selves;
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by the eye of faith you may see a glorious and wealthy place beyond that.
by the eye of faith you may see a glorious and wealthy place beyond that.
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When you see a Mountain of difficulties in your way, remember there is a pleasant and delightful Valley beyond it.
When you see a Mountain of difficulties in your Way, Remember there is a pleasant and delightful Valley beyond it.
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There are two things christians should consider of. First, What is on the other side the evil of sinning, and that is Hell.
There Are two things Christians should Consider of. First, What is on the other side the evil of sinning, and that is Hell.
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Secondly, What is on the other side the evil of suffering, and that is Glory.
Secondly, What is on the other side the evil of suffering, and that is Glory.
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And therefore the Saints of God have chosen the evil of suffering before the evil of sinning.
And Therefore the Saints of God have chosen the evil of suffering before the evil of sinning.
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We read of the Prince of Condy, who being brought Prisoner to the Louvre in Paris that night that the Massacre was in France under the reign of Charles the ninth, hee had these three proposals made to him;
We read of the Prince of Condy, who being brought Prisoner to the Louvre in paris that night that the Massacre was in France under the Reign of Charles the ninth, he had these three proposals made to him;
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either to go to Masse, or to lose his Head, or to suffer perpetual imprisonment:
either to go to Mass, or to loose his Head, or to suffer perpetual imprisonment:
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To the first hee answered, it was an evil of sin, and hee would not chuse that;
To the First he answered, it was an evil of since, and he would not choose that;
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for the two last, they were but evils of suffering, and as for them hee did submit himself to his Majesties pleasure.
for the two last, they were but evils of suffering, and as for them he did submit himself to his Majesties pleasure.
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Christians should remember that the greatest evils of suffering are to bee preferred before the least evil of sinning.
Christians should Remember that the greatest evils of suffering Are to be preferred before the least evil of sinning.
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It was the saying of Chrysostome when hee heard how the Empress threatned him, Nil nisi peccatum timeo, I fear nothing but sin.
It was the saying of Chrysostom when he herd how the Empress threatened him, Nil nisi peccatum Timeo, I Fear nothing but since.
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I shall close this with the answer that a Father returned to an Emperour, who threatned him with imprisonment,
I shall close this with the answer that a Father returned to an Emperor, who threatened him with imprisonment,
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if he conformed not to his way of worship, Tu Carcerem, ille Gehennam, Thou threatnest me with a Prison,
if he conformed not to his Way of worship, Tu Carcerem, Isle Gehennam, Thou threatnest me with a Prison,
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but, God threatneth me with Hell. Seventhly, When you have layed down setled resolutions, nourish them by prayer.
but, God threatens me with Hell. Seventhly, When you have laid down settled resolutions, nourish them by prayer.
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Remember in whom your strength lieth (viz.) in God.
remember in whom your strength lies (viz.) in God.
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David telleth us, Psalm 73. when his heart and his flesh failed him, God was the strength of his heart.David Telleth us, Psalm 73. when his heart and his Flesh failed him, God was the strength of his heart.
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Be much in holding communion with him in whom your strength lieth; That as David saith, Psal. 121.1. I will lift up mine eyes to the Hills from whence cometh my help.
Be much in holding communion with him in whom your strength lies; That as David Says, Psalm 121.1. I will lift up mine eyes to the Hills from whence comes my help.
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Some think David in the sudden looked to the Creature, (viz.) the Mountains by which Jerusalem was made strong;
some think David in the sudden looked to the Creature, (viz.) the Mountains by which Jerusalem was made strong;
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But he presently recalleth himself, and saith, verse 2. My help cometh from the Lord.
But he presently recalleth himself, and Says, verse 2. My help comes from the Lord.
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Christians, you may resolve upon your putting cases of difficulty to your selves, but remember, that your enablements to perform those resolutions lye in God, without whom you can do nothing. Solomon saith, Prov. 21.31. The Horse is prepared for the day of battle, but salvation is of the Lord.
Christians, you may resolve upon your putting cases of difficulty to your selves, but Remember, that your enablements to perform those resolutions lie in God, without whom you can do nothing. Solomon Says, Curae 21.31. The Horse is prepared for the day of battle, but salvation is of the Lord.
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So Christians may make preparation for sufferings by way of resolution, but they are to remember that strength to perform them is from God.
So Christians may make preparation for sufferings by Way of resolution, but they Are to Remember that strength to perform them is from God.
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How many are there that have gone forth in their own strength, that have fallen before the tempter, and returned ashamed.
How many Are there that have gone forth in their own strength, that have fallen before the tempter, and returned ashamed.
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Christians, it is good for you when either you put cases of difficulty to your selves,
Christians, it is good for you when either you put cases of difficulty to your selves,
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or see difficulties approaching, to draw near to God, and to set the Lord alwaies before you.
or see difficulties approaching, to draw near to God, and to Set the Lord always before you.
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David as a Type of Christ, and the Apostle Peter in his Sermon, Acts 2.25. saith, hee spake it concerning Christ, I have set the Lord alwaies before me: David as a Type of christ, and the Apostle Peter in his Sermon, Acts 2.25. Says, he spoke it Concerning christ, I have Set the Lord always before me:
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This is not to be understood as if Christ did set the Lord alwaies before him to keep or overawe his heart from sin (hee was infinitely above that) but it was to support his heart in suffering.
This is not to be understood as if christ did Set the Lord always before him to keep or overawe his heart from since (he was infinitely above that) but it was to support his heart in suffering.
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But to Christians it is useful both waies, not only to keep us from sin, but to help and support us under sufferings.
But to Christians it is useful both ways, not only to keep us from since, but to help and support us under sufferings.
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It is good than to hold constant communion with that God in whom all our strength lyeth. Thus for the Directions.
It is good than to hold constant communion with that God in whom all our strength lies. Thus for the Directions.
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3. The Motives to move us to the duty of putting cases of difficulty to our selves.
3. The Motives to move us to the duty of putting cases of difficulty to our selves.
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First Motive, You should all do it if you but look upon your selves as men.
First Motive, You should all do it if you but look upon your selves as men.
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I told you before the expression in Job, Job 5.7. Man is born to trouble.
I told you before the expression in Job, Job 5.7. Man is born to trouble.
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It was the saying of a Heathen, I am a man, and therefore shall think nothing strange to mee that may befal a man.
It was the saying of a Heathen, I am a man, and Therefore shall think nothing strange to me that may befall a man.
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Man is born to all sorts of miseries, to hunger, thirst, nakedness, poverty, sickness, and all sorts of diseases.
Man is born to all sorts of misery's, to hunger, thirst, nakedness, poverty, sickness, and all sorts of diseases.
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The consideration of this should move all to forecast those evils to which as men, they are all subject.
The consideration of this should move all to forecast those evils to which as men, they Are all Subject.
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Secondly, Look upon your selves as Christians, and as such you must expect to encounter with many difficulties.
Secondly, Look upon your selves as Christians, and as such you must expect to encounter with many difficulties.
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It is indeed a mercy when God is pleased to turn those troubles to which we are subject as men, into sufferings for his name sake, and for righteousness sake.
It is indeed a mercy when God is pleased to turn those Troubles to which we Are Subject as men, into sufferings for his name sake, and for righteousness sake.
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Remember, the Psalmist telleth us, That many are the afflictions of the righteous.
remember, the Psalmist Telleth us, That many Are the afflictions of the righteous.
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And the Apostle telleth us, that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdome of Heaven.
And the Apostle Telleth us, that through many tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Third Motive is drawn from the consideration of the mutability Of Times. Conditions. First, Of times, they have their changes.
Third Motive is drawn from the consideration of the mutability Of Times. Conditions. First, Of times, they have their changes.
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All daies are not Halcyon daies; all ages are not golden. 2. For conditions, they are changeable.
All days Are not Halcyon days; all ages Are not golden. 2. For conditions, they Are changeable.
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How many are there, who with David, said in their prosperity, Their Mountain was strong,
How many Are there, who with David, said in their Prosperity, Their Mountain was strong,
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and could not bee moved? And as Babylon in the heighth of her Pomp, said, I sit as a Queen, and shall never bee removed.
and could not be moved? And as Babylon in the height of her Pomp, said, I fit as a Queen, and shall never be removed.
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But Christians, know all worldly conditions are mutable. There is an expression of Solomon, Eccl. 7.14. That God hath set prosperity and adversity one over against the other.
But Christians, know all worldly conditions Are mutable. There is an expression of Solomon, Ecclesiastes 7.14. That God hath Set Prosperity and adversity one over against the other.
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Thus God is pleased to set the Mountains and Valleys together, that when a man is set upon the top of a Mountain of Honour and wealth,
Thus God is pleased to Set the Mountains and Valleys together, that when a man is Set upon the top of a Mountain of Honour and wealth,
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and all that the World can bestow upon him, yet then he hath a prospect of a Valley before him, into which he knoweth not how soon hee may descend from his high Mountain.
and all that the World can bestow upon him, yet then he hath a prospect of a Valley before him, into which he Knoweth not how soon he may descend from his high Mountain.
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It is good for Christians to do as Job did, who in the day of his prosperity thought of adversity;
It is good for Christians to do as Job did, who in the day of his Prosperity Thought of adversity;
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and telleth us when his afflictions fell upon him, that the thing hee feared was come unto him.
and Telleth us when his afflictions fell upon him, that the thing he feared was come unto him.
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History doth sufficiently furnish us with instances to make good this truth.
History does sufficiently furnish us with instances to make good this truth.
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I could tell you of an Emperours General (viz.) Bellisarius, who was reduced to such poverty, that hee begged of Passengers for an half-penny.
I could tell you of an emperors General (viz.) Belisarius, who was reduced to such poverty, that he begged of Passengers for an halfpenny.
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And of a Duke of Exeter, who married Edward the fourths Sister, who followed the Duke of Branswicks Coach, bare-foot and barelegg'd in the low Countries, begging,
And of a Duke of Exeter, who married Edward the fourths Sister, who followed the Duke of Branswicks Coach, barefoot and barelegged in the low Countries, begging,
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as Philip de Conines tells us, who was an eye witness. But these are known Stories, worn thread-bare by frequent relating.
as Philip de Conines tells us, who was an eye witness. But these Are known Stories, worn threadbare by frequent relating.
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What need wee go farther for instances in this case than what our present times afford.
What need we go farther for instances in this case than what our present times afford.
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We have seen servants on horseback walking on foot again; men underlayed with Honour, Power, Wealth;
We have seen Servants on horseback walking on foot again; men underlaid with Honour, Power, Wealth;
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men that stood upon a Mountain so strong in their own eyes, and of others too, that it seem'd unremovable;
men that stood upon a Mountain so strong in their own eyes, and of Others too, that it seemed unremovable;
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yet now where are they? How many that not long since were upon Mountains of Honour and worldly Prosperity, are now come down into the Valleys of poverty and adversity.
yet now where Are they? How many that not long since were upon Mountains of Honour and worldly Prosperity, Are now come down into the Valleys of poverty and adversity.
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We have seen some trembling, who once made the Nations to tremble; and some under hatches who once sate at the Helm.
We have seen Some trembling, who once made the nations to tremble; and Some under Hates who once sat At the Helm.
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Some have seen those standing at the Bar, who once sate upon the Bench;
some have seen those standing At the Bar, who once sat upon the Bench;
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and those lying at the mercy of others, who once seem'd to have us all at their mercy:
and those lying At the mercy of Others, who once seemed to have us all At their mercy:
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some have seen those sentenced to dye, who once had the power of life and death in their own hands,
Some have seen those sentenced to die, who once had the power of life and death in their own hands,
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and did exercise it, not only over the lives of inferiour persons, but of Kings and Nobles:
and did exercise it, not only over the lives of inferior Persons, but of Kings and Nobles:
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All this and much more have wee seen in these our dayes, which sufficiently speaks the mutability and changeablenesse of outward conditions.
All this and much more have we seen in these our days, which sufficiently speaks the mutability and changeableness of outward conditions.
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Seneca speaks thus of a City consum'd by fire, Unadies interest inter maximam Civitatem & nullam, there was but the space of one day between the greatest City and no City.Senecca speaks thus of a city consumed by fire, Adies Interest inter maximam Civitatem & Nullam, there was but the Molle of one day between the greatest city and no city.
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So how little a space hath there been, between some mens being honourable and contemptible, being high and being low; being great and being mean; being rich and being poor;
So how little a Molle hath there been, between Some men's being honourable and contemptible, being high and being low; being great and being mean; being rich and being poor;
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being on the throne and sitting on the dunghill; in a word, between their shining gloriously, and their being hidden in obscurity.
being on the throne and sitting on the dunghill; in a word, between their shining gloriously, and their being hidden in obscurity.
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Fourthly, It is your wisdome to put cases of difficulty to your selves. Our Saviour intimateth so much to us Luk. 14.28. where hee speaketh of the wise builder, sitting down and forecasting what it would cost him, &c. Those that put to Sea, prepare for a storm, bee the Sea at present never so calm.
Fourthly, It is your Wisdom to put cases of difficulty to your selves. Our Saviour intimateth so much to us Luk. 14.28. where he speaks of the wise builder, sitting down and forecasting what it would cost him, etc. Those that put to Sea, prepare for a storm, be the Sea At present never so Cam.
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It is good for Christians to put that question to themselves that the Lord puts to sinners, Isaiah 10.2. What will yee do in the day of visitation? Your wisdome in putting cases of difficulty to your selves, will appear in two things, which it will put you upon. 1. Prevention of them. 2. Provision for them. First, Prevention of them.
It is good for Christians to put that question to themselves that the Lord puts to Sinners, Isaiah 10.2. What will ye do in the day of Visitation? Your Wisdom in putting cases of difficulty to your selves, will appear in two things, which it will put you upon. 1. Prevention of them. 2. Provision for them. First, Prevention of them.
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If there bee any way to prevent evils that are coming, it is by forecasting and giving troubles the meeting.
If there be any Way to prevent evils that Are coming, it is by forecasting and giving Troubles the meeting.
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We know, that that falls from on high, hurts least when the hand meets it, and by that means the force of the stroak is prevented.
We know, that that falls from on high, hurts least when the hand meets it, and by that means the force of the stroke is prevented.
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Thus putting cases of difficulty to our selves, preventeth the hurt the difficulty may do us by our catching at it before it falls with its full weight upon us.
Thus putting cases of difficulty to our selves, preventeth the hurt the difficulty may do us by our catching At it before it falls with its full weight upon us.
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So forecasting of difficulties puts us upon the use of those ways & means by which troubles and judgements have been averted:
So forecasting of difficulties puts us upon the use of those ways & means by which Troubles and Judgments have been averted:
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When Nineveh heard of approaching judgments, King and People fell to humble themselves, and by that means prevented it:
When Nineveh herd of approaching Judgments, King and People fell to humble themselves, and by that means prevented it:
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It is true, it was upon a denunciation of Judgement by a Prophet;
It is true, it was upon a denunciation of Judgement by a Prophet;
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but Christians should be Prophets to themselves in the case of difficulties, and should say to themselves as God doth to Israel, Amos 4.12. Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.
but Christians should be prophets to themselves in the case of difficulties, and should say to themselves as God does to Israel, Amos 4.12. Prepare to meet thy God, Oh Israel.
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So putting cases of difficulty to our selves will put us upon the way of preparing to meet God in the way of his Judgements, which is the way to prevent them:
So putting cases of difficulty to our selves will put us upon the Way of preparing to meet God in the Way of his Judgments, which is the Way to prevent them:
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However this will make christians provide hiding places, as Solomon saith of the prudent man, that hee foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself.
However this will make Christians provide hiding places, as Solomon Says of the prudent man, that he Foreseeth the evil, and Hideth himself.
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This will make Christians get into their Chambers, and shut their doors about them, as the expression is, Isa. 26.20. Secondly, Provision for them.
This will make Christians get into their Chambers, and shut their doors about them, as the expression is, Isaiah 26.20. Secondly, Provision for them.
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This advantage you have, though you fall into troubles, yet you fall not under them. Evils foreseen hurt least;
This advantage you have, though you fallen into Troubles, yet you fallen not under them. Evils foreseen hurt lest;
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those fall heaviest that were never feared.
those fallen Heaviest that were never feared.
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It is reported of the Cockatrice, that if it see a man before the man see it, the man dieth;
It is reported of the Cockatrice, that if it see a man before the man see it, the man Dieth;
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but if the man see it first, the Cockatrice dieth;
but if the man see it First, the Cockatrice Dieth;
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for the truth of this I refer you to the judgement of Dr. Browne: but the moral holdeth true concerning difficulties and troubles:
for the truth of this I refer you to the judgement of Dr. Browne: but the moral holds true Concerning difficulties and Troubles:
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If they come upon us before we fore-see them, they undoe us; if we see them first, we are provided for them.
If they come upon us before we foresee them, they undo us; if we see them First, we Are provided for them.
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Every trouble and difficulty that was not before thought of, findeth us unprovided, and so hath the advantage of us.
Every trouble and difficulty that was not before Thought of, finds us unprovided, and so hath the advantage of us.
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Preparedness for an evil makes us valiant to encounter it: Fitness to die makes us not to fear death; whereas unfitness and unpreparedness doth.
Preparedness for an evil makes us valiant to encounter it: Fitness to die makes us not to Fear death; whereas unfitness and unpreparedness does.
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There was an Officer under General Vere, who had fought many Duels, and was looked upon as eminently valiant, who at the siege of a Town, in the Walls whereof a breach was made, being commanded to enter the breach with a party assigned him, refused;
There was an Officer under General Vere, who had fought many Duels, and was looked upon as eminently valiant, who At the siege of a Town, in the Walls whereof a breach was made, being commanded to enter the breach with a party assigned him, refused;
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the General calling him by his name, asked him, whether he were now turned coward? his answer was, He that enters that breach must die,
the General calling him by his name, asked him, whither he were now turned coward? his answer was, He that enters that breach must die,
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and I am not fit to die. and I am not fit to die.
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Now putting cases of difficulty to our selves will put us upon making preparation for the evil and difficulty before it come,
Now putting cases of difficulty to our selves will put us upon making preparation for the evil and difficulty before it come,
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and so keep us from recoiling and giving back when it comes. There is an expression in Jer. 14.19. We locked for peace and healing, and behold trouble.
and so keep us from recoiling and giving back when it comes. There is an expression in Jer. 14.19. We locked for peace and healing, and behold trouble.
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If they had looked for trouble, it may be they had found more peace and healing. Fifth Motive.
If they had looked for trouble, it may be they had found more peace and healing. Fifth Motive.
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Putting cases of difficulty to your selves, doth not at all hasten the difficulty, but only fit you for it when it cometh.
Putting cases of difficulty to your selves, does not At all hasten the difficulty, but only fit you for it when it comes.
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There are some men that think they must presently die if they once make their will,
There Are Some men that think they must presently die if they once make their will,
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whereas doing that, doth but make more fit to die, not more subject to die. The truth is, we are never fit to live, until we are fit to die;
whereas doing that, does but make more fit to die, not more Subject to die. The truth is, we Are never fit to live, until we Are fit to die;
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and the way to enjoy the comfort of a good day, is to forecast evil days,
and the Way to enjoy the Comfort of a good day, is to forecast evil days,
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and to resolve what to do when they come. Sixthly, It will help perseverance.
and to resolve what to do when they come. Sixthly, It will help perseverance.
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The reason why many great pretenders to Religion have apostatized in the day of trouble and persecution, was a non putaram, I never thought of this.
The reason why many great pretenders to Religion have apostatized in the day of trouble and persecution, was a non putaram, I never Thought of this.
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Our Saviour telleth us, Mat. 13. of some that received the Gospel, but when trouble and persecution arose, they were offended.
Our Saviour Telleth us, Mathew 13. of Some that received the Gospel, but when trouble and persecution arose, they were offended.
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It is not probable (I had almost said impossible) that a Christian should be a persevering Christian, who did not with the wise builder, Luke 14.28. sit down and consider what it would cost him.
It is not probable (I had almost said impossible) that a Christian should be a persevering Christian, who did not with the wise builder, Lycia 14.28. fit down and Consider what it would cost him.
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The truth is, it is with some that profess Religion, as it was with David when he put on Sauls Armour to go against Goliah, of which we read 1 Sam. 17.39. that he put it on, but he could not go in it, for he had not proved it.
The truth is, it is with Some that profess Religion, as it was with David when he put on Saul's Armour to go against Goliath, of which we read 1 Sam. 17.39. that he put it on, but he could not go in it, for he had not proved it.
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So will it be with all those that imbrace the profession of the Gospel, and consider not the difficulties that attend that profession;
So will it be with all those that embrace the profession of the Gospel, and Consider not the difficulties that attend that profession;
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they will be like the children of Ephraim, of whom I told you before, and of whom the Psalmist speaketh, Psal. 78.9. Who being armed, and carrying Bowes, turned their backs in the day of battel.
they will be like the children of Ephraim, of whom I told you before, and of whom the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 78.9. Who being armed, and carrying Bows, turned their backs in the day of battle.
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Christians, it is good to fore-cast the tryals that your graces may meet with, especially those two of faith and patience. We read, Revel. 13.10. Here is the patience and faith of the Saints.
Christians, it is good to forecast the trials that your graces may meet with, especially those two of faith and patience. We read, Revel. 13.10. Here is the patience and faith of the Saints.
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These are the two hands by which you are to lay hold on eternal life, which is the Apostles counsel, 1 Tim. 6.12. Lay hold on eternal life.
These Are the two hands by which you Are to lay hold on Eternal life, which is the Apostles counsel, 1 Tim. 6.12. Lay hold on Eternal life.
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It is the great endeavour of Satan to weaken both these hands, that Christians may let go their hold.
It is the great endeavour of Satan to weaken both these hands, that Christians may let go their hold.
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First, That of Faith, by errors, heresies, and false Doctrine. Secondly, That of patience, by troubles, afflictions, and persecutions.
First, That of Faith, by errors, heresies, and false Doctrine. Secondly, That of patience, by Troubles, afflictions, and persecutions.
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Christians, that you may hold fast and strengthen both these hands with which eternal life is to be layed hold of,
Christians, that you may hold fast and strengthen both these hands with which Eternal life is to be laid hold of,
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and of which the Apostle speaketh, Heb. 6.12. Who by faith and patience inherited the premises;
and of which the Apostle speaks, Hebrew 6.12. Who by faith and patience inherited the premises;
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It is good for you to fore-cast those difficulties that attend the exercising of both these graces.
It is good for you to forecast those difficulties that attend the exercising of both these graces.
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Seventhly, Putting cases of difficulty to our selves, will keep us humble in prosperity;
Seventhly, Putting cases of difficulty to our selves, will keep us humble in Prosperity;
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It will make us carry a low sail when our outward condition seemeth best, and most prosperous;
It will make us carry a low sail when our outward condition seems best, and most prosperous;
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it will keep us from saying as Babylon did in the day of her prosperity, I sit as a Queen,
it will keep us from saying as Babylon did in the day of her Prosperity, I fit as a Queen,
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and shall never be in adversity. And from concluding as David did, that in his prosperity he should never be moved. and shall never be in adversity. And from concluding as David did, that in his Prosperity he should never be moved.
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It is good for Christians to keep themselves humble when their worldly condition is highest.
It is good for Christians to keep themselves humble when their worldly condition is highest.
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And there is nothing that will more further it, then serious meditation of the mutability of the best of worldly conditions.
And there is nothing that will more further it, then serious meditation of the mutability of the best of worldly conditions.
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We read of Job, that though he said, Job 29.18. He should die in his nest, yet he telleth you withal, Job 3.25. The thing that I feared is come upon me:
We read of Job, that though he said, Job 29.18. He should die in his nest, yet he Telleth you withal, Job 3.25. The thing that I feared is come upon me:
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Which sheweth, that when he was in the height of his prosperity this kept him humble;
Which shows, that when he was in the height of his Prosperity this kept him humble;
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as you may see how he speaketh of his humility in the day of his prosperity, Job 20.13. &c. I speak but briefly to this, having before spoke of the mutability of worldly conditions. Solomon tells us, Prov. 31.30.
as you may see how he speaks of his humility in the day of his Prosperity, Job 20.13. etc. I speak but briefly to this, having before spoke of the mutability of worldly conditions. Solomon tells us, Curae 31.30.
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Favour is deceitful. An Embassador highly favoured by his Prince, had this sentence engraven on his VVatch, which he read every day, Favour may turn into disfavour, and grace into disgrace. Eighth Motive.Favour is deceitful. an Ambassador highly favoured by his Prince, had this sentence engraven on his Watch, which he read every day, Favour may turn into disfavour, and grace into disgrace. Eighth Motive.
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It will keep us from fretting at cross providences;
It will keep us from fretting At cross providences;
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it will help us to suppress those fumes of passion which will be ready to arise and distemper us in a day of trouble and affliction;
it will help us to suppress those fumes of passion which will be ready to arise and distemper us in a day of trouble and affliction;
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it will help us to possess our souls in patience, and to prevent those indecencies of passion that in a time of affliction may shame our Christian profession.
it will help us to possess our Souls in patience, and to prevent those indecencies of passion that in a time of affliction may shame our Christian profession.
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He that puts cases of difficulty to himself, is one that proclaims a liberty to the Lord, to do with him what he will,
He that puts cases of difficulty to himself, is one that proclaims a liberty to the Lord, to do with him what he will,
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and to deal with him as he pleaseth, with a resolution, that what pleaseth God, shall please him;
and to deal with him as he Pleases, with a resolution, that what Pleases God, shall please him;
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it will make him say with holy Bradford, Lord, I will bow, and thou shalt beat:
it will make him say with holy Bradford, Lord, I will bow, and thou shalt beatrice:
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It will bring a Christian to such a ful resignation of himself to God, and to such a ful submission of his will to Gods will, that nothing that fals out shal offend him,
It will bring a Christian to such a full resignation of himself to God, and to such a full submission of his will to God's will, that nothing that falls out shall offend him,
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because it being Gods will, it is his, his will being melted into Gods will.
Because it being God's will, it is his, his will being melted into God's will.
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You have heard of Luther 's bold Petition, Fiat voluntas mea, Let my will be done;
You have herd of Luther is bold Petition, Fiat Voluntas mea, Let my will be done;
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but then presently adds that which takes off all mis-interpretation, mea quia tua, mine because it is thine.
but then presently adds that which Takes off all misinterpretation, mea quia tua, mine Because it is thine.
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It is said of godly men, Psa. 119.165. That nothing shall offend them. There is nothing that offends a godly man but what he seeth done against God, and wherewith God is offended;
It is said of godly men, Psa. 119.165. That nothing shall offend them. There is nothing that offends a godly man but what he sees done against God, and wherewith God is offended;
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but nothing doth offend him in relation to Gods dealing with him: Let the dispensation be never so sad, he can bid it welcome; welcome loss of friends; welcome loss of goods; welcome loss of liberty; welcome death it self.
but nothing does offend him in Relation to God's dealing with him: Let the Dispensation be never so sad, he can bid it welcome; welcome loss of Friends; welcome loss of goods; welcome loss of liberty; welcome death it self.
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And upon this account he doth it, that whatsoever comes is of Gods sending, and is what he expected, and therefore bids all welcome;
And upon this account he does it, that whatsoever comes is of God's sending, and is what he expected, and Therefore bids all welcome;
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This (saith he) God sends, and this is that I looked for, therefore welcom,
This (Says he) God sends, and this is that I looked for, Therefore welcome,
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and blessed be the Name of the Lord.
and blessed be the Name of the Lord.
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That that makes men fret, and vex, and trouble themselves when trouble falls on them, is this, that by these cross providences their expectations are crost.
That that makes men fret, and vex, and trouble themselves when trouble falls on them, is this, that by these cross providences their Expectations Are crossed.
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This they looked not for, this is that they dreamed not of; they looked for good, but behold evil;
This they looked not for, this is that they dreamed not of; they looked for good, but behold evil;
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they looked for peace, but behold trouble; they looked for light, but behold darkness.
they looked for peace, but behold trouble; they looked for Light, but behold darkness.
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Let me tell you Christians, this is one great thing that will help to quiet your spirits in a day of evil, that nothing hath befallen you but what you foresaw and expected.
Let me tell you Christians, this is one great thing that will help to quiet your spirits in a day of evil, that nothing hath befallen you but what you foresaw and expected.
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You read what answer Elisha returned to the sons of the Prophets at Bethel and Jericho, 2 Kings 2.3, 5. who said, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy Master from thy head to day? His answer was, Yea, I know it, hold you your peace.
You read what answer Elisha returned to the Sons of the prophets At Bethel and Jericho, 2 Kings 2.3, 5. who said, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy Master from thy head to day? His answer was, Yea, I know it, hold you your peace.
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So it should be with Christians when times of trouble come, they should be ready to give this answer,
So it should be with Christians when times of trouble come, they should be ready to give this answer,
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when they are asked, did you know of this trouble and difficulty? did you know of these afflictions and persecutions? yea we knew all this,
when they Are asked, did you know of this trouble and difficulty? did you know of these afflictions and persecutions? yea we knew all this,
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and are at peace within our selves; therefore hold you your peace. VVe read of Latimer 's three Petitions:
and Are At peace within our selves; Therefore hold you your peace. We read of Latimer is three Petitions:
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That God would bring the Lady Elizabeth to the Crown. That God would once more restore the Gospel to this English Nation:
That God would bring the Lady Elizabeth to the Crown. That God would once more restore the Gospel to this English nation:
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And that God would give him to seal the Gospel with his blood. He was heard in all these;
And that God would give him to seal the Gospel with his blood. He was herd in all these;
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and the last speaks what he did expect, that it would come to resisting to blood,
and the last speaks what he did expect, that it would come to resisting to blood,
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and that he should be called to seal the Gospel with his blood.
and that he should be called to seal the Gospel with his blood.
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Let me tell you, as Christians in a night of trouble espy day at a little hole by the eye of faith:
Let me tell you, as Christians in a night of trouble espy day At a little hold by the eye of faith:
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so in a day and a seeming noon-tide of peace and prosperity, they foresee a stormy night of trouble approaching,
so in a day and a seeming noontide of peace and Prosperity, they foresee a stormy night of trouble approaching,
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when it may be the cloud arising is but like Elisha 's, no bigger than a mans hand.
when it may be the cloud arising is but like Elisha is, no bigger than a men hand.
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Ninthly, Not putting cases of difficulty to our selves, will make us doubly miserable, when the difficulty and affliction cometh.
Ninthly, Not putting cases of difficulty to our selves, will make us doubly miserable, when the difficulty and affliction comes.
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This is a double misery, to fall into trouble, and to fall into trouble unthought of,
This is a double misery, to fallen into trouble, and to fallen into trouble unthought of,
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and for which we are not at all provided.
and for which we Are not At all provided.
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It is sad at any time for a man to meet with a storm, but for a man to meet with a storm when he is naked,
It is sad At any time for a man to meet with a storm, but for a man to meet with a storm when he is naked,
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and altogether unprovided for a storm, this makes it sad indeed.
and altogether unprovided for a storm, this makes it sad indeed.
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Remember Christians, you are not to pray absolutely against afflictions, but you may lawfully pray absolutely against being surprized by them,
remember Christians, you Are not to pray absolutely against afflictions, but you may lawfully pray absolutely against being surprised by them,
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so as to be made doubly miserable.
so as to be made doubly miserable.
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Let this be your prayer, that if ever God bring you into darkness, he would be a light about you;
Let this be your prayer, that if ever God bring you into darkness, he would be a Light about you;
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if ever he put you into the Furnace, he would stand by while you melt.
if ever he put you into the Furnace, he would stand by while you melt.
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Christians, pray that you may never be led into any temptation, out of which God will not again bring you;
Christians, pray that you may never be led into any temptation, out of which God will not again bring you;
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and that God would bring you into no affliction, under which he will not support you. FINIS.
and that God would bring you into no affliction, under which he will not support you. FINIS.
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