A holy life described and inforced on professors of Christianity, in a sermon / preached at Bishops-Castle in the County of Salop, Jan. 31. 1674/5 by Sam. Bolde Minister of Shapwick in Dorsetshire.
WE may easily conjecture that matters of extraordinary importance, will oblige us to an inquiry after the most expedient methods, in order to our securing our own interests in them.
WE may Easily conjecture that matters of extraordinary importance, will oblige us to an inquiry After the most expedient methods, in order to our securing our own interests in them.
And there being nothing that in reason should have an influence equally effectual on mans affections, with that salvation which the preceding part of this Chapter represents, both as noble for its Author, eminent for its Nature,
And there being nothing that in reason should have an influence equally effectual on men affections, with that salvation which the preceding part of this Chapter represents, both as noble for its Author, eminent for its Nature,
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When I have discoursed of the Import of a persons being holy, and have mentioned the obligations which do more especially enforce a holy conversation on the Professors of Christianity, I will proceed to enquire into the Extent of the Duty;
When I have discoursed of the Import of a Persons being holy, and have mentioned the obligations which do more especially enforce a holy Conversation on the Professors of Christianity, I will proceed to inquire into the Extent of the Duty;
I will neither trouble you nor my self with a particular enumeration of those various and fond notions, which men of different perswasions have broached,
I will neither trouble you nor my self with a particular enumeration of those various and found notions, which men of different persuasions have broached,
Some of them either have framed very odd conceits, or else they have seemed to please themselves with what they have judged a Sanctimonious phrase in their discoveries.
some of them either have framed very odd conceits, or Else they have seemed to please themselves with what they have judged a Sanctimonious phrase in their discoveries.
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I leave these canting and wordy persons to ruminate on their own language hoping that time will make them out of love with such unintelligible Gibberish.
I leave these canting and wordy Persons to ruminate on their own language hoping that time will make them out of love with such unintelligible Gibberish.
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For that appropriatedness in a mans demeanour which doth betoken his Piety, is such as doth become remarkable on the account of its eminency or conformity to rule.
For that appropriatedness in a men demeanour which does betoken his Piety, is such as does become remarkable on the account of its eminency or conformity to Rule.
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This cannot but express it self chiefly by laying a restraint on all the extravagant propensities he shall discern in himself, by denying admittance to the suggestions of Satan, by not allowing any temptations to master him,
This cannot but express it self chiefly by laying a restraint on all the extravagant propensities he shall discern in himself, by denying admittance to the suggestions of Satan, by not allowing any temptations to master him,
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There cannot be a commendable temper in the person, but it will express it self by those worthy acts which be the genuine off-springs of so refined a spirit. It will appear,
There cannot be a commendable temper in the person, but it will express it self by those worthy acts which be the genuine offsprings of so refined a Spirit. It will appear,
If a devillish Imposture did at first ruine us, when conveighed under a godly Vizard, what should hinder but that the truth of what was then onely pretended, should make us vigorous in the pursuit of our recovery by the same means? It would be the best use we could make of Satans treachery to worst him and save our selves by the right management of his own weapon.
If a devilish Imposture did At First ruin us, when conveyed under a godly Vizard, what should hinder but that the truth of what was then only pretended, should make us vigorous in the pursuit of our recovery by the same means? It would be the best use we could make of Satan treachery to worst him and save our selves by the right management of his own weapon.
Could we argue our selves into holiness by reason of its tendency to promote Gods Image in our souls, we should greatly improve our selves, we should baffle Satan at his own Topick.
Could we argue our selves into holiness by reason of its tendency to promote God's Image in our Souls, we should greatly improve our selves, we should baffle Satan At his own Topic.
When malice and envy had wracked the penetrating intellects of the fallen Spirits to make choice of the most plausible motive, with which they might prevail with mans unerring nature to disobey;
When malice and envy had wracked the penetrating intellects of the fallen Spirits to make choice of the most plausible motive, with which they might prevail with men unerring nature to disobey;
this being pitched on, was deemed without doubt, the most probable to effect the design. Innocency not suspecting the fairest offers, might be entrapped most easily with a disguise;
this being pitched on, was deemed without doubt, the most probable to Effect the Design. Innocency not suspecting the Fairest offers, might be entrapped most Easily with a disguise;
2. The advantages which Christians have above others in order to their being holy. The increase of helps doth add much to the obligation to performance.
2. The advantages which Christians have above Others in order to their being holy. The increase of helps does add much to the obligation to performance.
He that lies under an equal obligation with others to any concern, may with reason conclude, that it is his duty as well as his interest to improve more propitious opportunities in order to his acquitting himself commendably in them.
He that lies under an equal obligation with Others to any concern, may with reason conclude, that it is his duty as well as his Interest to improve more propitious opportunities in order to his acquitting himself commendably in them.
Who, or where is the man who dares deny the obligation to be as universal as mankind, to withhold our hands from robbing our neighbours, slaying our friends,
Who, or where is the man who dares deny the obligation to be as universal as mankind, to withhold our hands from robbing our neighbours, slaying our Friends,
and such miscarriages? No man will scruple matters attended with such notable evidence, unless it be one whose accustomary concernedness in Vice, has either benighted his understanding,
and such miscarriages? No man will scruple matters attended with such notable evidence, unless it be one whose accustomary concernedness in Vice, has either benighted his understanding,
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and soberly, is as great an offender (I think) as he who makes it his business to poyson the Air he breaths in with the most open and horrid blasphemies,
and soberly, is as great an offender (I think) as he who makes it his business to poison the Air he breathes in with the most open and horrid Blasphemies,
That you may not think me over-impudent in begging the Question, I will briefly give you an account of what the profession of Christianity doth mean, from whence you may with ease conclude, that that Profession doth indispensably oblige to a holy life.
That you may not think me over-impudent in begging the Question, I will briefly give you an account of what the profession of Christianity does mean, from whence you may with ease conclude, that that Profession does indispensably oblige to a holy life.
The Presidents and Examples of one kind or of another, do design the more eminent advancement of our practice, by an exemplary warning of us to eschew those miscarriages that our own propensities,
The Presidents and Examples of one kind or of Another, do Design the more eminent advancement of our practice, by an exemplary warning of us to eschew those miscarriages that our own propensities,
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If we acknowledge and own these things, we are concerned to walk circumspectly and to be careful that the tenor of our lives may bear a correspondency with the Import of our Profession.
If we acknowledge and own these things, we Are concerned to walk circumspectly and to be careful that the tenor of our lives may bear a correspondency with the Import of our Profession.
or a Drunkard? Can we be proud or cruel, passionate or revengeful, and yet imagine that we believe the Gospel and that we follow the spotless example of our Saviour? Christianity doth oblige us to the constant amendment of our lives according to the directions of the Gospel,
or a Drunkard? Can we be proud or cruel, passionate or revengeful, and yet imagine that we believe the Gospel and that we follow the spotless Exampl of our Saviour? Christianity does oblige us to the constant amendment of our lives according to the directions of the Gospel,
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whilest men have so little of Christianity, as that they will adventure to maintain, and converse with their Minions, will be drunk for company, will oppress and grind the faces of the Poor, and commit the like offences.
whilst men have so little of Christianity, as that they will adventure to maintain, and converse with their Minions, will be drunk for company, will oppress and grind the faces of the Poor, and commit the like offences.
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The profession of Christianity with which they would flatter themselves into a good and leasant opinion concerning themselves, doth serve to no other purpose,
The profession of Christianity with which they would flatter themselves into a good and leasant opinion Concerning themselves, does serve to no other purpose,
then after we have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto us. Impiety under a Religious Mask, doth seal ruine irrevocably to its Patron.
then After we have known it, to turn from the holy Commandment Delivered unto us. Impiety under a Religious Mask, does seal ruin irrevocably to its Patron.
The Professors of Christianity should take a care that their several behaviours, and in their different capacities, be rendred comely, by a suitableness to that Profession they make.
The Professors of Christianity should take a care that their several behaviours, and in their different capacities, be rendered comely, by a suitableness to that Profession they make.
The profession of Christianity does not only oblige us to abstain from the gross enormities of them who can perswade themselves to believe it is a priviledge to have their Bastards bend their knees and ask them blessing;
The profession of Christianity does not only oblige us to abstain from the gross enormities of them who can persuade themselves to believe it is a privilege to have their Bastards bend their knees and ask them blessing;
or of those who waste their Time and their Estates by an unnecessary continuance in Taverns and Ale-houses who drink till their heads are so distempered, that they make the very stones in the streets become their Pillows;
or of those who waste their Time and their Estates by an unnecessary Continuance in Taverns and Alehouses who drink till their Heads Are so distempered, that they make the very stones in the streets become their Pillows;
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The more we profess, the better we should be in all circumstances. I wish heartily that they would better digest this truth, who think themselves too good,
The more we profess, the better we should be in all Circumstances. I wish heartily that they would better digest this truth, who think themselves too good,
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and too holy to think well of our English Conformity. And that those who fancie it too defiling a business to speak a favourable word of our Government, Discipline,
and too holy to think well of our English Conformity. And that those who fancy it too defiling a business to speak a favourable word of our Government, Discipline,
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and Service, would learn to be more clear from Disobedience to the lawful and warrantable, Religious and commendable Praescripts and Institutions of their lawful and godly Superiours and Governours;
and Service, would Learn to be more clear from Disobedience to the lawful and warrantable, Religious and commendable Prescripts and Institutions of their lawful and godly Superiors and Governors;
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All this proceeds from the dissoluteness of mens lives and their unwillingness to be restrained and tied up by the injunctions and rules of what they may term a severe holiness.
All this proceeds from the dissoluteness of men's lives and their unwillingness to be restrained and tied up by the injunctions and rules of what they may term a severe holiness.
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Though I might much enlarge my discourse by giving an account of what deportments according to the diversity of mens conditions, would most approve their piety to God,
Though I might much enlarge my discourse by giving an account of what deportments according to the diversity of men's conditions, would most approve their piety to God,
yet I will confine my self (to prevent tediousness) and but briefly mention how we ought more especially to demean our selves in these following instances. 1. In our Religious Exercises. 2. In our ordinary imployments. 3. In our common converse.
yet I will confine my self (to prevent tediousness) and but briefly mention how we ought more especially to demean our selves in these following instances. 1. In our Religious Exercises. 2. In our ordinary employments. 3. In our Common converse.
our greatest concernedness should express it self principally on those occasions which do present us with the most convenient opportunities to testifie our due resentment of Gods favours,
our greatest concernedness should express it self principally on those occasions which do present us with the most convenient opportunities to testify our due resentment of God's favours,
When we address our selves to God by a Religious presenting our Petitions to him, we ought to accompany our approach with the greatest humility and self abasement,
When we address our selves to God by a Religious presenting our Petitions to him, we ought to accompany our approach with the greatest humility and self abasement,
We must strive to abstain from those miscarriages, which too commonly attend persons so imployed. And we must learn to make them conduct us to matters of a sublimer nature. 3. In our common converse.
We must strive to abstain from those miscarriages, which too commonly attend Persons so employed. And we must Learn to make them conduct us to matters of a sublimer nature. 3. In our Common converse.
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Christianity doth not deprive us of our sociableness, but whilest we are in the World, we must converse with those who have an abode in it as well as we,
Christianity does not deprive us of our sociableness, but whilst we Are in the World, we must converse with those who have an Abided in it as well as we,
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In our converse with them who are mastered by worse qualities, we must testifie a dislike of their miscarriages by forbearing to imitate them in their mistakes, by a seasonable and rational discovery of the obliquity of their actions, according to our capacities and places.
In our converse with them who Are mastered by Worse qualities, we must testify a dislike of their miscarriages by forbearing to imitate them in their mistakes, by a seasonable and rational discovery of the obliquity of their actions, according to our capacities and places.
When we are enriched with blessings we must be sober, temperate, and meek, merciful, compassionate, and tender-hearted towards those who are otherwise exercised.
When we Are enriched with blessings we must be Sobrium, temperate, and meek, merciful, compassionate, and tender-hearted towards those who Are otherwise exercised.
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We should at such times strive to behave our selves with so much Evenness, that others may have occasion from thence to observe much of a sanctified frame in us.
We should At such times strive to behave our selves with so much Evenness, that Others may have occasion from thence to observe much of a sanctified frame in us.
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We must use Creatures with Moderation, and beware more especially of being ensnared by the over-plentiful use of those things which are good, commendable,
We must use Creatures with Moderation, and beware more especially of being Ensnared by the over-plentiful use of those things which Are good, commendable,
Should any one who pretends to Limning annex very considerable blemishes to his several Draughts, he might with reason be deemed much more fit to adhere to some other pretension.
Should any one who pretends to Limning annex very considerable blemishes to his several Draughts, he might with reason be deemed much more fit to adhere to Some other pretension.
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When we profess to delineate Christ, and to give (as it were) a visible draught of the Gospel by our lives, is it not very unhandsome that our actions should onely represent the deformities of Satan,
When we profess to delineate christ, and to give (as it were) a visible draught of the Gospel by our lives, is it not very unhandsome that our actions should only represent the deformities of Satan,
or that our demeanours should manifest nothing, or at most, what is but little better then the obliquities of Hell? Our outward behaviours should be so ordered that men may have good reason from thence to conclude well of our more secret principles.
or that our demeanours should manifest nothing, or At most, what is but little better then the obliquities of Hell? Our outward behaviours should be so ordered that men may have good reason from thence to conclude well of our more secret principles.
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so long as we profess to imitate the best Presidents and certifie the World that we have the most satisfactory encouragements to the practice of our duties,
so long as we profess to imitate the best Presidents and certify the World that we have the most satisfactory encouragements to the practice of our duties,
as well as the most forcible Arguments to confirm our belief, we are concerned to live in a more exemplary and innocent manner then they who pretend no such things.
as well as the most forcible Arguments to confirm our belief, we Are concerned to live in a more exemplary and innocent manner then they who pretend no such things.
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2. What an affront you offer Christ, what contempt you shew to the Gospel, and what occasion you give the Enemies of the Gospel to persist in their enmity to it,
2. What an affront you offer christ, what contempt you show to the Gospel, and what occasion you give the Enemies of the Gospel to persist in their enmity to it,
and to open their mouths in derision of it, if you be not holy in all manner of conversation? Christ hath suffered most from his counterfeited friends,
and to open their mouths in derision of it, if you be not holy in all manner of Conversation? christ hath suffered most from his counterfeited Friends,
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and as long as you profess Christianity without endeavouring to be holy in all manner of conversation, you do no less then approve that Inscription, by subscribing your own names to it.
and as long as you profess Christianity without endeavouring to be holy in all manner of Conversation, you do no less then approve that Inscription, by subscribing your own names to it.
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Whoever he be who believes the Doctrines of the Gospel as he ought, can never act with an equal disagreement to them, with those who neither assent to the Existence of a Deity,
Whoever he be who believes the Doctrines of the Gospel as he ought, can never act with an equal disagreement to them, with those who neither assent to the Existence of a Deity,
For the sound and rational belief of those things, would engage the affections and all the powers of the soul, both by virtue of the intrinsick loveliness of the Objects of our Faith,
For the found and rational belief of those things, would engage the affections and all the Powers of the soul, both by virtue of the intrinsic loveliness of the Objects of our Faith,
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and presently see them live at such a rate, as to invite the very Turks and Heathens to dart forth their invectives against our Religion, because of their prophaneness? In what manner ought we to resent the Infidels telling the World that they would become Christians, would those who profess Christianity live better then they do?
and presently see them live At such a rate, as to invite the very Turks and heathens to dart forth their invectives against our Religion, Because of their profaneness? In what manner ought we to resent the Infidels telling the World that they would become Christians, would those who profess Christianity live better then they do?
If there can be an addition to sorrow and misery amongst the tormented, surely he must have it for his share, who has lived a wicked life, under manifold obligations to the contrary,
If there can be an addition to sorrow and misery among the tormented, surely he must have it for his share, who has lived a wicked life, under manifold obligations to the contrary,
The professed Enemies of the Gospel may escape more easily then those who have made it their business to stab the common Saviour under a pretence of respect;
The professed Enemies of the Gospel may escape more Easily then those who have made it their business to stab the Common Saviour under a pretence of respect;
It were better you had been amongst them who were punished in Sodom and Gomorrah, or that you had belched forth, Crucifie him, Crucifie him, amongst the Jews, who did it ignorantly,
It were better you had been among them who were punished in Sodom and Gomorrah, or that you had belched forth, Crucify him, Crucify him, among the jews, who did it ignorantly,
and this without any obligation at all? The propensity of a different sort to different actions and behaviours, should be a strong perswasive to them who have the advantage on their side.
and this without any obligation At all? The propensity of a different sort to different actions and behaviours, should be a strong persuasive to them who have the advantage on their side.
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and by that means ruine himself, could you not with ease argue your selves into such an humour as might dispose you to seek after the improvement of your own fortunes with a more notable pleasantness? And whence is it that when you observe others taking much pains to get their final confusion ratified, you do not perswade your selves to be more concerned to gain a greater certainty of your own safety.
and by that means ruin himself, could you not with ease argue your selves into such an humour as might dispose you to seek After the improvement of your own fortune's with a more notable pleasantness? And whence is it that when you observe Others taking much pains to get their final confusion ratified, you do not persuade your selves to be more concerned to gain a greater certainty of your own safety.
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Can others prevail with their mouths to belch forth Oaths and Curses, can they even fall on their knees and wish they may be damned, that Satan may take them,
Can Others prevail with their mouths to belch forth Oaths and Curses, can they even fallen on their knees and wish they may be damned, that Satan may take them,
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and that Hell may swallow them up before their time? Can they lie and cheat, murder and commit adultery? Can they slander and defame? Can they work all sorts of wickedness with greediness,
and that Hell may swallow them up before their time? Can they lie and cheat, murder and commit adultery? Can they slander and defame? Can they work all sorts of wickedness with greediness,
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unless it be the pleasure of being denied happiness, and excluded Heaven, unless it be the Recreation they shall take in reflecting on the toil they have put themselves to, to gain the very next residences to the Prince of Devils? and cannot you perswade your selves to be active according to those rules which will direct you to a much better issue? viz. to resemble your God.
unless it be the pleasure of being denied happiness, and excluded Heaven, unless it be the Recreation they shall take in reflecting on the toil they have put themselves to, to gain the very next residences to the Prince of Devils? and cannot you persuade your selves to be active according to those rules which will Direct you to a much better issue? viz. to resemble your God.
We are called on to add one grace to another, till we be made perfect. And St. Paul perswades the Corinthians to perfect holiness in the fear of God.
We Are called on to add one grace to Another, till we be made perfect. And Saint Paul persuades the Corinthians to perfect holiness in the Fear of God.
We must not take up our rest at some lower degrees, for (to use the Apostles words) we are not perfect men in Christ, at our first smaterings in Religion.
We must not take up our rest At Some lower Degrees, for (to use the Apostles words) we Are not perfect men in christ, At our First smaterings in Religion.
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Must we presently give up the ghost? must we suddenly have our last breath tossed to and again in the empty Air? or must we forth-with approach the Tribunal of God, that there might be a survey of our lives? Can we think we should find any cause to complain of our striving to be good?
Must we presently give up the ghost? must we suddenly have our last breath tossed to and again in the empty Air? or must we forthwith approach the Tribunal of God, that there might be a survey of our lives? Can we think we should find any cause to complain of our striving to be good?
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When we reflect on our lives, can it be our trouble that we can spie but few flaws in our past conversation? May not the increase of our bliss perswade us to strive after an eminency in Holiness? If there be degrees of happiness in the presence of God, he is the likeliest person (I suppose) to be most glorious and happy hereafter, who is most holy here;
When we reflect on our lives, can it be our trouble that we can spy but few flaws in our past Conversation? May not the increase of our bliss persuade us to strive After an eminency in Holiness? If there be Degrees of happiness in the presence of God, he is the likeliest person (I suppose) to be most glorious and happy hereafter, who is most holy Here;
Let us therefore have our souls over-aw'd by the divine Majesty, and let us frequently renew in our selves the sense and belief of Gods purity and omniscience.
Let us Therefore have our Souls overawed by the divine Majesty, and let us frequently renew in our selves the sense and belief of God's purity and omniscience.
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And let it be one great business of our lives thoroughly to digest Divine Truths, and effectually to press our selves to the observance of them in our several capacities.
And let it be one great business of our lives thoroughly to digest Divine Truths, and effectually to press our selves to the observance of them in our several capacities.
