The dead speaking, or, The living names of two deceased ministers of Christ (contemporary, and eminently usefull in the west of England) viz. Mr. Sam. Oliver, and Mr. Samuel Crook Containing the sermon at the funeralls of the one preached by John Chetwind, B.D. and two severall speeches delivered at the funeralls of them both by William Thomas, B.D. Joyned together at the desire, and for the use chiefly of those Christians who were often occasional partakers of their labours.
IMMANVEL, A SERMON Preached the twelfth day of AUGUST. 1652. ZECH. 1. 5, 6. Your Fathers where are they? and the Prophets, do they live for ever?
IMMANUEL, A SERMON Preached the twelfth day of AUGUST. 1652. ZECHARIAH. 1. 5, 6. Your Father's where Are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever?
HAd our conjoyned desires and prayers prevailed, Our Deceased Friend, and your Reverend Pastor, who in a silent Sermon from his Coffin Preacheth to us the Lecture of our Mortality, should stil have been a living Voice, a burning and a shining Light.
HAd our conjoined Desires and Prayers prevailed, Our Deceased Friend, and your Reverend Pastor, who in a silent Sermon from his Coffin Preacheth to us the Lecture of our Mortality, should still have been a living Voice, a burning and a shining Light.
And its the excellency of Faith, to apprehend goodness in those dispensations which our sense tells us are evils done upon us. And this Faith doth, and Faith alone can do;
And its the excellency of Faith, to apprehend Goodness in those dispensations which our sense tells us Are evils done upon us. And this Faith does, and Faith alone can do;
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and so to be acknowledged in all his dealings, even in this sad dispensation of his providence, whereby a deserving Pastor is removed from a desiring People,
and so to be acknowledged in all his dealings, even in this sad Dispensation of his providence, whereby a deserving Pastor is removed from a desiring People,
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as those who came where Asahel lay dead, to stand still and consider, what God expects they should learn from the works of his hand, his deed having a voice to instruct us, as well as his word.
as those who Come where Ashahel lay dead, to stand still and Consider, what God expects they should Learn from the works of his hand, his deed having a voice to instruct us, as well as his word.
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The words are part of Zechariahs Penitential Sermon, comprised in the six first verses of this Prophesy, in which according to the resolution of it by the Judicious Diodati) we have 1. The call to Repentance.
The words Are part of Zechariahs Penitential Sermon, comprised in the six First Verses of this Prophesy, in which according to the resolution of it by the Judicious Diodati) we have 1. The call to Repentance.
and the Prophets are dead, yet know, you have great reason to regard the present exhortations to repentance, that are now made to you by my Prophets, Haggai, and Zechariah, and others that are now sent; Because
and the prophets Are dead, yet know, you have great reason to regard the present exhortations to Repentance, that Are now made to you by my prophets, Chaggai, and Zechariah, and Others that Are now sent; Because
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Did it not take hold? yes it did, they have confessed it, and they returned and said, like as the Lord of Hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways,
Did it not take hold? yes it did, they have confessed it, and they returned and said, like as the Lord of Hosts Thought to do unto us, according to our ways,
and according to our doing, so hath he dealt with us. ver. 6. 2. The word which I commanded my Prophets, though the Prophets be dead, yet their words stil live.
and according to our doing, so hath he dealt with us. ver. 6. 2. The word which I commanded my prophets, though the prophets be dead, yet their words still live.
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That being a good rule, for popular Preachers, which at my first entrance upon the work of the Ministry, I received from my sometimes Reverend Friend Mr. Samuel Crook of famous memory, late Pastor of Woragton, now with God.
That being a good Rule, for popular Preachers, which At my First Entrance upon the work of the Ministry, I received from my sometime Reverend Friend Mr. Samuel Crook of famous memory, late Pastor of Worthington, now with God.
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In vulgar auditories to pitch upon that sense of Scripture which is most genuine, and not to distract hearers by mentioning various readings and judgements.
In Vulgar Auditors to pitch upon that sense of Scripture which is most genuine, and not to distract hearers by mentioning various readings and Judgments.
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according to that of Job, Man giveth up the Ghost, and where is he? and by that phrase of Taken hold, or overtake, implies thus much, that Gods denounced judgements are as a prosecuting enemy, that follows the pursute,
according to that of Job, Man gives up the Ghost, and where is he? and by that phrase of Taken hold, or overtake, Implies thus much, that God's denounced Judgments Are as a prosecuting enemy, that follows the pursuit,
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and comfortable heat, when as turning their backs to the Sun, what see they but a shadow, the privation of light and heat? The bringing back of lost Sheep to their Shepherd, of prodigal children to their Father, the beseeching sinners to be reconciled,
and comfortable heat, when as turning their backs to the Sun, what see they but a shadow, the privation of Light and heat? The bringing back of lost Sheep to their Shepherd, of prodigal children to their Father, the beseeching Sinners to be reconciled,
The doctrine then of Repentance is always needful, it was the first doctrine preached by Christ, The disciples, John, fit for every Auditory, for all times.
The Doctrine then of Repentance is always needful, it was the First Doctrine preached by christ, The Disciples, John, fit for every Auditory, for all times.
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Your fathers are dead, yet they were took Hold on, and they confest it. Whence; Examples of God justice on foregoing people are left recorded, and ought to be improved, as warnings to following generations.
Your Father's Are dead, yet they were took Hold on, and they confessed it. Whence; Examples of God Justice on foregoing people Are left recorded, and ought to be improved, as Warnings to following generations.
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and thus the Apostle tels us that the Israelites were overthrown in the wilderness, and these things were our examples to the intent, we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted.
and thus the Apostle tells us that the Israelites were overthrown in the Wilderness, and these things were our Examples to the intent, we should not lust After evil things as they also lusted.
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and Christ wils his disciples to recall to mind what was done long before, even to Remember Lots wife, who was turned into a Pillar of Salt, a visible and lasting Monument;
and christ wills his Disciples to Recall to mind what was done long before, even to remember Lots wife, who was turned into a Pillar of Salt, a visible and lasting Monument;
Not as those who are well, that hear, or read the rules of Physicians, but as sick persons, that attend such discourses that they may make use of, and apply the receipts prescribed.
Not as those who Are well, that hear, or read the rules of Physicians, but as sick Persons, that attend such discourses that they may make use of, and apply the receipts prescribed.
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The Prophets, do they live for ever? But my words and my Statutes, which I commanded my servants the Prophets, did they not take hold of your Fathers? Whence observe,
The prophets, do they live for ever? But my words and my Statutes, which I commanded my Servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your Father's? Whence observe,
and the Snow from Heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater;
and the Snow from Heaven, and returns not thither, but Waters the earth, and makes it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sour, and bred to the eater;
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The word Preachd by Gods faithful Ministers is an immortal and incorruptible seed, that wil most assuredly bring forth some fruit, either for our good or evil. 1. For good;
The word Preachd by God's faithful Ministers is an immortal and incorruptible seed, that will most assuredly bring forth Some fruit, either for our good or evil. 1. For good;
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Thus the Doctrine lieth evident before you, and you are, I question not, fully convinced of the truth of this assertion, That Preachers dying, leave Sermons living and lasting,
Thus the Doctrine lies evident before you, and you Are, I question not, Fully convinced of the truth of this assertion, That Preachers dying, leave Sermons living and lasting,
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and shall endeavour to make use of both, by acquainting you what they speak. 1. To this Congregation, to whom this Deceased Preacher was a faithful Pastor. 2. To us in the Ministry, the surviving dispensers of Gospel mysteries. 3. To all in general.
and shall endeavour to make use of both, by acquainting you what they speak. 1. To this Congregation, to whom this Deceased Preacher was a faithful Pastor. 2. To us in the Ministry, the surviving dispensers of Gospel Mysteres. 3. To all in general.
First, you that are related as a particular flock of Christ to him that's gone, and to him that speaks, Know, that this word, this work, speaks much to you.
First, you that Are related as a particular flock of christ to him that's gone, and to him that speaks, Know, that this word, this work, speaks much to you.
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I shall divide my discourse into a twofold Chanel. 1. Respecting him that is gone. 2. Respecting the opportunities of grace that do or may remain amongst you.
I shall divide my discourse into a twofold Channel. 1. Respecting him that is gone. 2. Respecting the opportunities of grace that do or may remain among you.
for though sad providence hath more suddainly than was expected taken him from us, yet may we not be unmindfull of Gods goodness in lending him so long,
for though sad providence hath more suddenly than was expected taken him from us, yet may we not be unmindful of God's Goodness in lending him so long,
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and inliven yours, and they that know the passages of his sickness are very confident, that it was not the violence of the Wind that blew forth his Lamp,
and enliven yours, and they that know the passages of his sickness Are very confident, that it was not the violence of the Wind that blew forth his Lamp,
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but the Oyl was spent, and the flame must cease. Let us then remember and own him for a mercy, who was so successively painfull, and usefull in his generation.
but the Oil was spent, and the flame must cease. Let us then Remember and own him for a mercy, who was so successively painful, and useful in his generation.
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And whether our unthankfulness, and unfruitfulness, have not provoked the Lord to deprive us of this his servants Ministry, I am afraid to deny, though I cannot determine.
And whither our unthankfulness, and unfruitfulness, have not provoked the Lord to deprive us of this his Servants Ministry, I am afraid to deny, though I cannot determine.
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Thirdly, are there any amongst us (I could wish there were none, but I fear there are too many) to be found, the more sad their condition, that have not profited as they should have done by the labours of this servant of God? Let such lay the blame where its due; at their own doors.
Thirdly, Are there any among us (I could wish there were none, but I Fear there Are too many) to be found, the more sad their condition, that have not profited as they should have done by the labours of this servant of God? Let such lay the blame where its due; At their own doors.
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And (what ever vain men say to the contrary) conversion of Souls to God by the Ministry is an Apostolical argument of the rightfulness and lawfulness of the Ministerial call,
And (what ever vain men say to the contrary) conversion of Souls to God by the Ministry is an Apostolical argument of the rightfulness and lawfulness of the Ministerial call,
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that meat which strengthens healthy bodies, yet breeds diseases in corrupted Stomachs; and its observ'd by Naturalists, That the smel of a sweet Ointment comforteth the Dove, but killeth the Hornet;
that meat which strengthens healthy bodies, yet breeds diseases in corrupted Stomachs; and its observed by Naturalists, That the Smell of a sweet Ointment comforts the Dove, but kills the Hornet;
So that Gospel by the mouths of Gods Servants, and by the mouth of this his servant, which hath been instrumental to save some, wil most assuredly at the last day condemn others.
So that Gospel by the mouths of God's Servants, and by the Mouth of this his servant, which hath been instrumental to save Some, will most assuredly At the last day condemn Others.
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Woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida, saith our Saviour, for if the mighty works which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they had repented long agoe in Sackcloth and ashes.
Woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida, Says our Saviour, for if the mighty works which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they had repented long ago in sackcloth and Ashes.
Fiftly, Continue in, and hold fast, and still cleave to those instructions which your late Pastor in the discharge of his Ministerial employment hath delivered to you.
Fifty, Continue in, and hold fast, and still cleave to those instructions which your late Pastor in the discharge of his Ministerial employment hath Delivered to you.
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Therefore good was that Counsel to the Hebrews, Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines, for its a good thing that the heart be established with grace.
Therefore good was that Counsel to the Hebrews, Be not carried about with diverse and strange doctrines, for its a good thing that the heart be established with grace.
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And certainly were there nothing else, yet this were enough to convince the doctrines of many to be false, especially of such who casting dirt in the faces of Christs publike Ministers, arrogate the name of his Messengers to themselves,
And Certainly were there nothing Else, yet this were enough to convince the doctrines of many to be false, especially of such who casting dirt in the faces of Christ public Ministers, arrogate the name of his Messengers to themselves,
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and all other faithful Ministers, which have occasionally by their procurement spoken to you in the name of the Lord, viz. That there is no interfeering, no crossing,
and all other faithful Ministers, which have occasionally by their procurement spoken to you in the name of the Lord, viz. That there is no interfeering, no crossing,
Truth is in all his parts alike, and such who are acted by the Spirit of truth, in those points which are materially and fundamentally necessary, (howsoever they may differ in some circumstantials) speak the same things; Whereas false teachers, not only differ one from another,
Truth is in all his parts alike, and such who Are acted by the Spirit of truth, in those points which Are materially and fundamentally necessary, (howsoever they may differ in Some circumstantials) speak the same things; Whereas false Teachers, not only differ one from Another,
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Solid Christians are fixed Stars, counterfeit professors are wandring Planets, now Planets, as Astrologers speak, according to their Conjunction vary their Influence;
Solid Christians Are fixed Stars, counterfeit professors Are wandering Planets, now Planets, as Astrologers speak, according to their Conjunction vary their Influence;
But I hope better things of you, for whom it was the prayer of your late Pastor, it is and shall be the prayer of him that now speaks to you, what was St. Peters, 1 Eph. 5. c. 10. v. That the God of all grace would make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. Amen.
But I hope better things of you, for whom it was the prayer of your late Pastor, it is and shall be the prayer of him that now speaks to you, what was Saint Peter's, 1 Ephesians 5. c. 10. v. That the God of all grace would make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you. Amen.
Sixtly, Know beloved, you of this place, that God expects from you a walking answerable unto the care pains and labour that he hath exercised towards you.
Sixty, Know Beloved, you of this place, that God expects from you a walking answerable unto the care pains and labour that he hath exercised towards you.
Where God gives much, he expects much, and certainly you have had much perswasion unto Christ, exhortation unto duty, conviction of sin, precept upon precept, line upon line, here a little and there a little, as Israel of old had.
Where God gives much, he expects much, and Certainly you have had much persuasion unto christ, exhortation unto duty, conviction of since, precept upon precept, line upon line, Here a little and there a little, as Israel of old had.
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For sinful souls are as corrupt bodies, who have often great appetites, but small digestion. Now meat not disgested, encumbers and breeds disquieting diseases;
For sinful Souls Are as corrupt bodies, who have often great appetites, but small digestion. Now meat not digested, encumbers and breeds disquieting diseases;
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Let us then follow Christ in sincere obedience to plain truths, rather than trouble our selves with curious knotty and difficult matters, that at best do but fil our brains with notions,
Let us then follow christ in sincere Obedience to plain truths, rather than trouble our selves with curious knotty and difficult matters, that At best doe but fill our brains with notions,
as the Serpent his poyson, till he hath drank, but resolve to part with them for ever, do with them as Jacob did with his Idols, bury them under the Oak,
as the Serpent his poison, till he hath drank, but resolve to part with them for ever, do with them as Jacob did with his Idols, bury them under the Oak,
These are the truths which your dead Pastor by my mouth speaks to you, and be ye prevailed withall, To own Gods goodness in your enjoying of him so long, to lament your loss, to blame your selves,
These Are the truths which your dead Pastor by my Mouth speaks to you, and be you prevailed withal, To own God's Goodness in your enjoying of him so long, to lament your loss, to blame your selves,
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Your Fathers are dead, and the Prophets do they live for ever? But my word and my Statutes, which I commanded my servants the Prophets, did they not take hold of your Fathers? saith the Text. This Prophet is dead,
Your Father's Are dead, and the prophets do they live for ever? But my word and my Statutes, which I commanded my Servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your Father's? Says the Text. This Prophet is dead,
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It was a speech of Antigonus, being provoked to fight by Pyrrhus upon a disadvantage, Mea militia non magis armorum est quam temporum? My war is managed by Times as well as by Arms. Accounting it his best military prudence, to take his opportunity of time,
It was a speech of Antigonus, being provoked to fight by Phyrrhus upon a disadvantage, Mea militia non magis armorum est quam Temporum? My war is managed by Times as well as by Arms. Accounting it his best military prudence, to take his opportunity of time,
Think not that the practise of Repentance, as that Popish Prelate said of the doctrine of Justification by Faith only, that 'tis a good Supper Doctrine.
Think not that the practice of Repentance, as that Popish Prelate said of the Doctrine of Justification by Faith only, that it's a good Supper Doctrine.
For know, that spiritual Eunuches that bring forth no good works, Bastards that are not the seed of God, the Incestuous brood of Ammonites and Moabites that are born of worldly lusts,
For know, that spiritual Eunuchs that bring forth no good works, Bastards that Are not the seed of God, the Incestuous brood of Ammonites and Moabites that Are born of worldly Lustiest,
and concupiscences, shall be more certainly excluded the Congregation of the Saints in Heaven, than were the Corporal from the Congregation of Israel upon earth.
and concupiscences, shall be more Certainly excluded the Congregation of the Saints in Heaven, than were the Corporal from the Congregation of Israel upon earth.
Let us then provide our selves a remedy whilst there is time, and gain an interest in Christs righteousness before we come to judgement, that so Christs tribunal may be to us as Mount Sion, not as Mount Sinai. That we having delighted our selves here in the Law of the Lord, may stand in the Congregation of the righteous, when others fly and fall.
Let us then provide our selves a remedy while there is time, and gain an Interest in Christ righteousness before we come to judgement, that so Christ tribunal may be to us as Mount Sion, not as Mount Sinai. That we having delighted our selves Here in the Law of the Lord, may stand in the Congregation of the righteous, when Others fly and fallen.
They who neglected gathering Manna in the six dayes, in vain expected it the seventh. They who refuse the profers of grace in this life, may hereafter seek for entrance, but shall not be admitted.
They who neglected gathering Manna in the six days, in vain expected it the seventh. They who refuse the proffers of grace in this life, may hereafter seek for Entrance, but shall not be admitted.
I have been large upon this subject lately, yet give me leave now again to mind you, that its the great design that Satan now drives, the great sin, the great misery of this Land, to endeavour to overthrow the power,
I have been large upon this Subject lately, yet give me leave now again to mind you, that its the great Design that Satan now drives, the great since, the great misery of this Land, to endeavour to overthrow the power,
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What the iniquity of former times could not compass by stopping the mouths of such Preachers as were good, that the subtilty of Satan hath indeavoured in our dayes,
What the iniquity of former times could not compass by stopping the mouths of such Preachers as were good, that the subtlety of Satan hath endeavoured in our days,
And herein the Lord open our eyes, and the eyes of all this Land, and thine Christian Reader, to see and consider this Stratagem of Satan, who makes some, by seeming to cry up the purity, overthrow the power of Preaching. For I pray you observe.
And herein the Lord open our eyes, and the eyes of all this Land, and thine Christian Reader, to see and Consider this Stratagem of Satan, who makes Some, by seeming to cry up the purity, overthrow the power of Preaching. For I pray you observe.
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Such down-right dealing would be the way to discover himself, and therefore transforming himself into an Angel of Light, he besets in another method, blasting the publike Ministry of Jesus Christ with odious names,
Such downright dealing would be the Way to discover himself, and Therefore transforming himself into an Angel of Light, he besets in Another method, blasting the public Ministry of jesus christ with odious names,
if not as Anti-Christian (the usuall term of such who speak against those who cannot speak for themselves) yet as less pure than others of another way,
if not as Antichristian (the usual term of such who speak against those who cannot speak for themselves) yet as less pure than Others of Another Way,
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And thus Satan by force dividing between Paul, and Apollos, and Cephas, instilling that mischievous poyson, of having the truth of Christ with respect of persons, and so by pretending to purer, doth at last (which is his main drift) cause man to fall off from a consciencious respect unto any of Gods Ordinances.
And thus Satan by force dividing between Paul, and Apollos, and Cephas, instilling that mischievous poison, of having the truth of christ with respect of Persons, and so by pretending to Purer, does At last (which is his main drift) cause man to fallen off from a conscientious respect unto any of God's Ordinances.
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The sound of Rams-Horns commissionated by him, blows down the walls of Jericho; The shivering Sand keeps in the billows of the Sea, which Brasen walls could not:
The found of Ram's horns commissionated by him, blows down the walls of Jericho; The shivering Sand keeps in the billows of the Sea, which Brazen walls could not:
The way is farr, or the weather is foul, or else say people, I like not the Preacher, He is a dry fellow, He is a Presbyterian or an Independent, or this, or that.
The Way is Far, or the weather is foul, or Else say people, I like not the Preacher, He is a dry fellow, He is a Presbyterian or an Independent, or this, or that.
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By these and such like simple and silly pretences Satan deludes the Souls of men, and keeps them from hearing, when they have the opportunity put into their hands.
By these and such like simple and silly pretences Satan deludes the Souls of men, and keeps them from hearing, when they have the opportunity put into their hands.
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Most men say as Peter of John, What shall this man do? but let us say as David, Lord who am I? or as that youngman in the Gospel, to Christ, not what shall others do, But Lord what shall I do?
Most men say as Peter of John, What shall this man do? but let us say as David, Lord who am I? or as that Young man in the Gospel, to christ, not what shall Others do, But Lord what shall I do?
Then, away with these fellows, These are they which trouble the world, as those unbeleeving Jews spoke of the Apostles, They which have turned the whole world upside down are come hither also.
Then, away with these Fellows, These Are they which trouble the world, as those unbelieving jews spoke of the Apostles, They which have turned the Whole world upside down Are come hither also.
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Paul is accounted an enemy if he speak the truth, and that in the esteem of those who sometimes could have been content to pull out their own eyes to have done him good.
Paul is accounted an enemy if he speak the truth, and that in the esteem of those who sometime could have been content to pull out their own eyes to have done him good.
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So Herod heard John Baptist gladly, till he told him him of Herodias. Thus are many so pleased with their sins, that they are angry with those that shew them they are sins,
So Herod herd John Baptist gladly, till he told him him of Herodias. Thus Are many so pleased with their Sins, that they Are angry with those that show them they Are Sins,
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as that distracted man I have read of, Who imagined himself a King, in which distemper'd conceit he so pleased himself, That when he was cured, he was displeased with the Physician who restored him to his right mind;
as that distracted man I have read of, Who imagined himself a King, in which distempered conceit he so pleased himself, That when he was cured, he was displeased with the physician who restored him to his right mind;
So is it with Hypocrites, who are so pleased in the ignorance or mistake of some profitable practicals, that they are offended with such, who by a discovery of the truth shall undeceive them.
So is it with Hypocrites, who Are so pleased in the ignorance or mistake of Some profitable practicals, that they Are offended with such, who by a discovery of the truth shall undeceive them.
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Have good thoughts then of God and Jesus Christ, for know what was flatteringly spoken of Julius Caesar, Nihil oblivisci solet nisi injurias, that he forgot nothing but injuries, is most true of God and Jesus Christ, who forget nothing but the sins of penitent supplicants.
Have good thoughts then of God and jesus christ, for know what was flatteringly spoken of Julius Caesar, Nihil Oblivion Solent nisi injurias, that he forgotten nothing but injuries, is most true of God and jesus christ, who forget nothing but the Sins of penitent supplicants.
Its a witty observation I have read, and I wish it were not as true as witty, Some Preachers are such in the Pulpit, that when they are there, its pitty they should ever come forth,
Its a witty observation I have read, and I wish it were not as true as witty, some Preachers Are such in the Pulpit, that when they Are there, its pity they should ever come forth,
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and when they are out of the Pulpit, its pitty they should ever come in, — Pudet haec opprobria nobis Et dici potuisse, & non potuisse reselli.
and when they Are out of the Pulpit, its pity they should ever come in, — It is shameful haec Opprobria nobis Et dici potuisse, & non potuisse reselli.
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Let us labour then (Reverend Fathers, and Brethren) to manifest our savouring of eternity by our actions as well as expressions, especially by our sitting loose from, and undervaluing of earthly things.
Let us labour then (Reverend Father's, and Brothers) to manifest our savouring of eternity by our actions as well as expressions, especially by our sitting lose from, and undervaluing of earthly things.
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Let us look to this, Ne surgant indocti & rapiant coelum, & nos cum nostris literis detrudimur in B•rathrum, Let not those who comparatively are mean in knowledge compass Heaven,
Let us look to this, Ne surgant Indocti & rapiant coelum, & nos cum nostris literis detrudimur in B•rathrum, Let not those who comparatively Are mean in knowledge compass Heaven,
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The Country man replyed, that he desired him to resolve this question, When my Lord the Duke for his pride shall be cast into Hell, what then will become of my Lord the Arch-Bishop?
The Country man replied, that he desired him to resolve this question, When my Lord the Duke for his pride shall be cast into Hell, what then will become of my Lord the Arch-Bishop?
and therefore Satan made it his last assault against Christ, by shewing him (whom he hoped to have found like another man) the Kingdoms of the world, and the glory thereof.
and Therefore Satan made it his last assault against christ, by showing him (whom he hoped to have found like Another man) the Kingdoms of the world, and the glory thereof.
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Let not then I beseech you Brethren, our own preferment, credit, maintenance, or any outward advantage, be our proposed aim in our Ministerial employment.
Let not then I beseech you Brothers, our own preferment, credit, maintenance, or any outward advantage, be our proposed aim in our Ministerial employment.
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I will not, I need not English it, they who know no Latine are too apt to speak it (and O that it might be without cause.) For should we so do, we should fetch our fire from our own Kitchins, which should be lighted at Gods Sanctuary,
I will not, I need not English it, they who know no Latin Are too apt to speak it (and Oh that it might be without cause.) For should we so do, we should fetch our fire from our own Kitchens, which should be lighted At God's Sanctuary,
The woman that was clothed with the Sun, had the Moon under her feet, and they who are Gods Agents to trade for Heaven, should scorn the Devils factory for the earth.
The woman that was clothed with the Sun, had the Moon under her feet, and they who Are God's Agents to trade for Heaven, should scorn the Devils factory for the earth.
For if in our hearts and practices we serve the world, and yet with our tongues Preach the word, We may peradventure as Noahs Carpenters help to build the Ark,
For if in our hearts and practices we serve the world, and yet with our tongues Preach the word, We may Peradventure as Noahs Carpenters help to built the Ark,
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First, see the Excellency of the Ministerial imployment. Its conversant about Eternal things. All other imployments are in and about finite and temporal affairs.
First, see the Excellency of the Ministerial employment. Its conversant about Eternal things. All other employments Are in and about finite and temporal affairs.
The work of Lawyers, Physicians, all other professions, is bounded within the limits of time; Only the Ministers work runs parallel with the longest line of eternity;
The work of Lawyers, Physicians, all other professions, is bounded within the Limits of time; Only the Ministers work runs parallel with the longest line of eternity;
The word of Christ Preached by them being not a finite message, but an everlasting Gospel. This consideration I would commend unto you, that you that are Hearers may be able to judge,
The word of christ Preached by them being not a finite message, but an everlasting Gospel. This consideration I would commend unto you, that you that Are Hearers may be able to judge,
and we that are Preachers may be able to bear those unworthy reproaches, the poysoned Arrows of envenomed tongues set on fire by Hell, that at this day are darted against the pretious servants of God, the faithfull dispensers of his word.
and we that Are Preachers may be able to bear those unworthy Reproaches, the poisoned Arrows of envenomed tongues Set on fire by Hell, that At this day Are darted against the precious Servants of God, the faithful dispensers of his word.
though looking contrary ways, yet linked together by the tayls with firebrands, all joyn together to cast reproach and dirt in the face of Gods servants? Yet know, that the excellency of our imployment, the eternity of our work, may support our spirits against all those disgraces, that the unrestrained wickedness,
though looking contrary ways, yet linked together by the tails with firebrands, all join together to cast reproach and dirt in the face of God's Servants? Yet know, that the excellency of our employment, the eternity of our work, may support our spirits against all those disgraces, that the unrestrained wickedness,
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Now as to these reproaches I shall trespass yet further upon your patience while I shall mind you of 1. Some observations concerning them. 2. Rules to direct us in our carriage under them. 1. Observations. 1. Its no new thing.
Now as to these Reproaches I shall trespass yet further upon your patience while I shall mind you of 1. some observations Concerning them. 2. Rules to Direct us in our carriage under them. 1. Observations. 1. Its no new thing.
shall we now wonder if any call those Ministers Antichristian, that have and alwaies do oppose Anti-Christ? If the Galatians who would at first have pluckt out their eyes,
shall we now wonder if any call those Ministers Antichristian, that have and always do oppose Antichrist? If the Galatians who would At First have plucked out their eyes,
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shall we now admire that some, who have been formerly forward favourers of faithful Preachers, are now become profess'd revilers? Whence comes this alteration? Not because Paul was changed;
shall we now admire that Some, who have been formerly forward favourers of faithful Preachers, Are now become professed revilers? Whence comes this alteration? Not Because Paul was changed;
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Rejoyce and be exceeding glad, saith our Saviour, for great is your reward. For certainly it is not any personal quarrel that men have with Ministers, that is the cause they dislike and vilifie them;
Rejoice and be exceeding glad, Says our Saviour, for great is your reward. For Certainly it is not any personal quarrel that men have with Ministers, that is the cause they dislike and vilify them;
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4. Its not alwaies a sign that that is evill which is spoken against, For we read what was said of the Christian Religion, that this sect is every where spoken against:
4. Its not always a Signen that that is evil which is spoken against, For we read what was said of the Christian Religion, that this sect is every where spoken against:
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No, but its a manifest sign of evill in those that so do, and we may easily see the rancour and bitterness of mens minds, by the utterance of their tongues.
No, but its a manifest Signen of evil in those that so do, and we may Easily see the rancour and bitterness of men's minds, by the utterance of their tongues.
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A pimpled face discovers a distemper'd Liver; A stinking breath, corrupted lungs; A railing tongue makes manifest a wicked, rotten, envious, naughty heart;
A pimpled face discovers a distempered Liver; A stinking breath, corrupted lungs; A railing tongue makes manifest a wicked, rotten, envious, naughty heart;
As Paul did, so let us exercise our selves to keep alwaies a Conscience void of offence, both towards God and towards men, and then, Non offendunt obloquentium verba, quem propria non inquinaverit conscientia, Reproches of revilers will never harm, where mens own consciences are not defiled.
As Paul did, so let us exercise our selves to keep always a Conscience void of offence, both towards God and towards men, and then, Non offendunt obloquentium verba, Whom propria non inquinaverit conscientia, Reproaches of revilers will never harm, where men's own Consciences Are not defiled.
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Ministers must expect when they Preach well to hear ill, and when they bring the Gospel of salvation, to be accounted the filth and off scouring of the world.
Ministers must expect when they Preach well to hear ill, and when they bring the Gospel of salvation, to be accounted the filth and off scouring of the world.
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and with Paul rejoyce in our very suffrings, in that we fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ for his bodies sake, which is the Church.
and with Paul rejoice in our very sufferings, in that we fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of christ for his bodies sake, which is the Church.
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but our case to God, and spread such revilings before the Lord, as Hezechiah did the railing Letter of Senacherib, with this prayer, which our Saviour taught us, Father forgive them, they know not what they do.
but our case to God, and spread such revilings before the Lord, as Hezekiah did the railing letter of Sennacherib, with this prayer, which our Saviour taught us, Father forgive them, they know not what they do.
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Yet in comparison of what he expected in Heaven, he reckons himself while in the body, absent from the Lord. Here we enjoy as it were the Crums of grace;
Yet in comparison of what he expected in Heaven, he reckons himself while in the body, absent from the Lord. Here we enjoy as it were the Crumbs of grace;
Our understanding here in comparison of what it will be, is no more than the eye of a Bat to an Eagle, the creeping of a Snayl to the flying of a Swallow.
Our understanding Here in comparison of what it will be, is no more than the eye of a Bat to an Eagl, the creeping of a Snail to the flying of a Swallow.
Here we have mixt, and at best short and fading pleasures, But when we awake at the resurrection we shall be satisfied with Gods Image, with whom is fulness of joy, and at whose right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Here we have mixed, and At best short and fading pleasures, But when we awake At the resurrection we shall be satisfied with God's Image, with whom is fullness of joy, and At whose right hand there Are pleasures for evermore.
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for whom yet, in outward things, his provident care hath not been wanting, He having left each of them so much, that they will not be beholden to their enemies,
for whom yet, in outward things, his provident care hath not been wanting, He having left each of them so much, that they will not be beholden to their enemies,
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for the profitableness and success of his Preaching, for the Comfort, Peace, and manifestation of Gods love and support, which he had in his sick Bed,
for the profitableness and success of his Preaching, for the Comfort, Peace, and manifestation of God's love and support, which he had in his sick Bed,
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as Abraham was, the Friend of God? so that on the Tomb of this our Reverend Brother, whose Funeral we have now solemnized, may be truly Ingraven, Here lyeth the dutiful Servant, the faithful Minister, the choice friend of Jesus Christ. Soli Deo Gloria. FINIS.
as Abraham was, the Friend of God? so that on the Tomb of this our Reverend Brother, whose Funeral we have now solemnized, may be truly Engraven, Here lies the dutiful Servant, the faithful Minister, the choice friend of jesus christ. Soli God Gloria. FINIS.
The name of Priest properly belongs to Christ, who sacrifised, and is as an Honour appropriated to all Saints under the new Testament, and not to Ministers. Rev. 1. 6.
The name of Priest properly belongs to christ, who sacrificed, and is as an Honour appropriated to all Saints under the new Testament, and not to Ministers. Rev. 1. 6.
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