Agapai aspiloi, or The innocent love-feast. Being a sermon preached at S. Lawrence Jury in London, the sixth day of September, Anno Domini 1655. On the publick festival of the county of Hertford; and published this present May 1656. / By William Clarke.
The Innocent Love-Feast. OR, A Sermon preached at S. Lawrence Church in London the 6th day of September, Anno Dom. 1655. On the publick Festival of the County of Hertford. 1 Peter 4. the former part of the 8th Verse.
The Innocent Love-Feast. OR, A Sermon preached At S. Lawrence Church in London the 6th day of September, Anno Dom. 1655. On the public Festival of the County of Hertford. 1 Peter 4. the former part of the 8th Verse.
yet how decent it is to sound the Trumpets of Gods Sanctuary at the Festivall assembly of a whole Countrey, I need not ask you, who so laudably practise it? And seeing I that am one of the meanest of the sons of Aaron am called to this religious Office, it will ill become me on this good day, to sound in your ears the Alarmes of War;
yet how decent it is to found the Trumpets of God's Sanctuary At the Festival assembly of a Whole Country, I need not ask you, who so laudably practise it? And seeing I that am one of the Meanest of the Sons of Aaron am called to this religious Office, it will ill become me on this good day, to found in your ears the Alarms of War;
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yet upon diligent observation, we may finde this Chapter to be a compleat Platform or Scheme of the whole course of a Christian, through which he must run in this life;
yet upon diligent observation, we may find this Chapter to be a complete Platform or Scheme of the Whole course of a Christian, through which he must run in this life;
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for these sufferings are towards the end of the Chapter, where he speaks of the Fiery Trial, &c. But the Suffering of the flesh is here the inward suffering, and bringing the body into subjection (as S. Paul speaks) by duties of mortification;
for these sufferings Are towards the end of the Chapter, where he speaks of the Fiery Trial, etc. But the Suffering of the Flesh is Here the inward suffering, and bringing the body into subjection (as S. Paul speaks) by duties of mortification;
the effect whereof is a negative holinesse or ceasing from sin, which he enlargeth to verse 7. It sufficeth that we have spent the time past of our life in wantonnesse, lusts, excesse of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries, &c.
the Effect whereof is a negative holiness or ceasing from since, which he enlarges to verse 7. It Suffices that we have spent the time past of our life in wantonness, Lustiest, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries, etc.
yet after this progresse made, we must hasten towards the End, by a motion of another nature, to wit, not only of Mortification, but of Vivification; not onely ceasing to do evil, but learning to do well, by encreasing spiritual graces in us, in all their variety and excellency;
yet After this progress made, we must hasten towards the End, by a motion of Another nature, to wit, not only of Mortification, but of Vivification; not only ceasing to do evil, but learning to do well, by increasing spiritual graces in us, in all their variety and excellency;
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of ministring mutual Consolation and Instruction verse 10. As every man hath received the gift, so let him minister, as good Stewards of the manifold grace of God;
of ministering mutual Consolation and Instruction verse 10. As every man hath received the gift, so let him minister, as good Stewards of the manifold grace of God;
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verse 17. Judgement must begin at the house of God, &c. And lastly of the ultimate resignation even of their soules in suffering for Gods cause, verse the last, Let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit their soules to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
verse 17. Judgement must begin At the house of God, etc. And lastly of the ultimate resignation even of their Souls in suffering for God's cause, verse the last, Let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit their Souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
in which my Text points at one of those good duties, which the Apostle requires, of them that are not onely to cease from sin, but to work righteousness, and that not of the least account neither;
in which my Text points At one of those good duties, which the Apostle requires, of them that Are not only to cease from since, but to work righteousness, and that not of the least account neither;
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3. Here is the Qualification or Complexion of that Duty, NONLATINALPHABET, translated, Fervent Charity. 4. Here is the Reciprocation of that Duty, NONLATINALPHABET, Among your selves. But above all things have fervent charity among your selves.
3. Here is the Qualification or Complexion of that Duty,, translated, Fervent Charity. 4. Here is the Reciprocation of that Duty,, Among your selves. But above all things have fervent charity among your selves.
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First the Duty it self enjoyned is Love or Charity, Have Charity: which is not in this place 1. That Cardinal Grace (as I may so call it) so highly extold by S. Paul 1 Cor. 13. which abideth in Heaven even after Tongues, and Prophesies, and Knowledge shall fail,
First the Duty it self enjoined is Love or Charity, Have Charity: which is not in this place 1. That Cardinal Grace (as I may so call it) so highly extolled by S. Paul 1 Cor. 13. which Abideth in Heaven even After Tongues, and prophecies, and Knowledge shall fail,
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which in that place, is a comprehensive name, including in it the perfection of all Graces and Duties both towards God, and towards our Neighbour, in which respect it is said Ro. 13.10. That Love is the fulfilling of the law.
which in that place, is a comprehensive name, including in it the perfection of all Graces and Duties both towards God, and towards our Neighbour, in which respect it is said Ro. 13.10. That Love is the fulfilling of the law.
and meer Natural Men, mentioned by our Saviour Matth. 5.46. If ye love them, that love you, what reward have you? do not even the Publicans the same? which is a Natural affection and not a Christian grace, a Humane passion and not a Religious duty. Neither Thirdly is this Charity a bare Eleemosynary Charity, of Almes and Good deeds, which in a strict sense is usually called Charity, by attributing the inward affection of the minde to the outward action of the hand; mentioned 3 John 6.
and mere Natural Men, mentioned by our Saviour Matthew 5.46. If you love them, that love you, what reward have you? do not even the Publicans the same? which is a Natural affection and not a Christian grace, a Humane passion and not a Religious duty. Neither Thirdly is this Charity a bore Eleemosynary Charity, of Alms and Good Deeds, which in a strict sense is usually called Charity, by attributing the inward affection of the mind to the outward actium of the hand; mentioned 3 John 6.
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But this Charity in my Text is a Divine grace and a Religious duty, whereby we are to extend our bowels of love and Christian compassion one towards another, not under the narrow relations of Kindred, Friends, or Benefactors, but unto all in the common capacity of Religion,
But this Charity in my Text is a Divine grace and a Religious duty, whereby we Are to extend our bowels of love and Christian compassion one towards Another, not under the narrow relations of Kindred, Friends, or Benefactors, but unto all in the Common capacity of Religion,
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Which being thus described unto us from the Original, the Object, and the End, by treating briefly of each of them apart, you will know sufficient of the whole duty it self.
Which being thus described unto us from the Original, the Object, and the End, by treating briefly of each of them apart, you will know sufficient of the Whole duty it self.
Indeed Love 1. As it is a passion of the Soul, ariseth meerly from Nature; which is an affection placed originally in Man by the great Creator, whereby he takes complacency and content in the good things of the Creature which God hath made for him, without which all the blessings of this life were but in vain created,
Indeed Love 1. As it is a passion of the Soul, arises merely from Nature; which is an affection placed originally in Man by the great Creator, whereby he Takes complacency and content in the good things of the Creature which God hath made for him, without which all the blessings of this life were but in vain created,
But Love as it 2. is an inordinate passion ariseth not from Nature Qua talis, but as corrupted and depraved by Sin, whereby the soul is Praeter institutum naturae, carried beyond the mediocrity of natural appetite towards the creature, and created blessings.
But Love as it 2. is an inordinate passion arises not from Nature Qua Talis, but as corrupted and depraved by since, whereby the soul is Praeter institutum naturae, carried beyond the mediocrity of natural appetite towards the creature, and created blessings.
While Man only loved the Creature, according to the Law of Nature, and God, according to the Law of God; then he loved it in a mean and in a moderate subordination, to the love of God;
While Man only loved the Creature, according to the Law of Nature, and God, according to the Law of God; then he loved it in a mean and in a moderate subordination, to the love of God;
then that earnest and zealous love Ad ultimum posse before bestowed upon the Almighty, was irregularly added to that mean and moderate Fountain of love of the Creature according to the Law of Nature;
then that earnest and zealous love Ad ultimum posse before bestowed upon the Almighty, was irregularly added to that mean and moderate Fountain of love of the Creature according to the Law of Nature;
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which great addition coming to the force of natural love, makes the soules of all corrupt unregenerate men run over their old banks towards the Creature, in a most inordinate measure and a most irregular manner, loving the Creature from two violent inforcements, one from Nature, the other from Lust.
which great addition coming to the force of natural love, makes the Souls of all corrupt unregenerate men run over their old banks towards the Creature, in a most inordinate measure and a most irregular manner, loving the Creature from two violent enforcements, one from Nature, the other from Lust.
Wherefore to endeavour to reform this violent passion, only by Precepts of Morality, or Rules of Depraved Reason, or the like Philosophick aides, will prove as great a folly,
Wherefore to endeavour to reform this violent passion, only by Precepts of Morality, or Rules of Depraved Reason, or the like Philosophic aides, will prove as great a folly,
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but in the mean while she gathers strength, and will, as soon as ever those violent restraints be remitted (which cannot be perpetual) overflow our soules with the greater flood of concupiscence,
but in the mean while she gathers strength, and will, as soon as ever those violent restraints be remitted (which cannot be perpetual) overflow our Souls with the greater flood of concupiscence,
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the Heart must be changed and renewed, and the inclinations and desires of our soules must be altered, which thing is neither in the power of Nature, nor Reason, but only of the grace of Gods Spirit to effect, which is able to re-inkindle that religious love in our hearts, with which Man at first loved both God and his Brother:
the Heart must be changed and renewed, and the inclinations and Desires of our Souls must be altered, which thing is neither in the power of Nature, nor Reason, but only of the grace of God's Spirit to Effect, which is able to re-inkindle that religious love in our hearts, with which Man At First loved both God and his Brother:
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Secondly, consider the Object of this love, which is said in the description to be extended, not onely to Kindred, Friends, or Benefactors, but unto All in the capacity and latitude of Religion.
Secondly, Consider the Object of this love, which is said in the description to be extended, not only to Kindred, Friends, or Benefactors, but unto All in the capacity and latitude of Religion.
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The generick Object of all love is one and the same, and that is a present good either real or appearing: the vilest wretch yet never loved evil Sub ratione mali, not as evil,
The generic Object of all love is one and the same, and that is a present good either real or appearing: the Vilest wretch yet never loved evil Sub ratione mali, not as evil,
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Hence is it that the Scripture makes no difference in Offices of love and mutual relief, between Friend and Foe; but he that in one Precept is called our Enemy, in the recital of the same Precept in another place is called our Brother, and both to be loved and served alike, as appears Exod. 23.4. compared with Deut. 22.1. In one place it is, If thine enemies Ox or his Asse go astray, thou shalt surely bring it back:
Hence is it that the Scripture makes no difference in Offices of love and mutual relief, between Friend and Foe; but he that in one Precept is called our Enemy, in the recital of the same Precept in Another place is called our Brother, and both to be loved and served alike, as appears Exod 23.4. compared with Deuteronomy 22.1. In one place it is, If thine enemies Ox or his Ass go astray, thou shalt surely bring it back:
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in so much that a new man at his first conversion is in nothing more an Ephraimite, like a young Heifer unaccustomed and strugling under the Yoke of Grace, then in respect to those impulsions and checks which Gods Spirit imposeth upon mans Affections: For indeed if you observe the Law of Grace and the Gospel;
in so much that a new man At his First conversion is in nothing more an Ephraimite, like a young Heifer unaccustomed and struggling under the Yoke of Grace, then in respect to those impulsions and Checks which God's Spirit Imposes upon men Affections: For indeed if you observe the Law of Grace and the Gospel;
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this contrariety is not found only in this one affection of Love; but all the rest of the passions, by the power and constraint of Grace, are not only diverted but inverted, & turned cleer backward in their motions to objects diametrically opposite to their former.
this contrariety is not found only in this one affection of Love; but all the rest of the passion, by the power and constraint of Grace, Are not only diverted but inverted, & turned clear backward in their motions to objects diametrically opposite to their former.
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& Sisters, and our own lives also, or we cannot be Christs Disciples, Luke 14.26. Next for our Joy, We must joy in persecutions, reproaches, calamities, and be exceeding glad, Mat. 5.13.
& Sisters, and our own lives also, or we cannot be Christ Disciples, Lycia 14.26. Next for our Joy, We must joy in persecutions, Reproaches, calamities, and be exceeding glad, Mathew 5.13.
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in regard that by vertue of the divine Chimistry of Grace, Good, even spiritual good is brought out of natural evils; according to S. Pauls word of consolation, Rom. 8.28. We know that all things work together for good to them that love God. Even enemies, reproaches, and persecutions.
in regard that by virtue of the divine Chemistry of Grace, Good, even spiritual good is brought out of natural evils; according to S. Paul's word of consolation, Rom. 8.28. We know that all things work together for good to them that love God. Even enemies, Reproaches, and persecutions.
Which is a Paradox to Nature, because it is beyond her Ken or Comprehension: the Back cannot feel any good in cold and nakednesse, nor the Belly in hunger and emptinesse: and on the other side, they cannot apprehend there is any Evil in food and raiment; and as they judge, so they love and so they hate:
Which is a Paradox to Nature, Because it is beyond her Ken or Comprehension: the Back cannot feel any good in cold and nakedness, nor the Belly in hunger and emptiness: and on the other side, they cannot apprehend there is any Evil in food and raiment; and as they judge, so they love and so they hate:
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But Grace comes and findes Wantonnesse in fulnesse of bread; and Pride in gorgeous apparel: and on the other side, it findes Humility in rags; Chastity, in hunger and abstinence;
But Grace comes and finds Wantonness in fullness of bred; and Pride in gorgeous apparel: and on the other side, it finds Humility in rags; Chastity, in hunger and abstinence;
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There are three Stages of all Mans actions, Himself, his Brother, and his God. Now 1. to love meerly for a mans own good, and upon self interest, is basely Carnal, nay 'tis Ethnick; Do not even, the Heathen, the Publicans the same? Nay, 'tis Brutish,
There Are three Stages of all men actions, Himself, his Brother, and his God. Now 1. to love merely for a men own good, and upon self Interest, is basely Carnal, nay it's Ethnic; Do not even, the Heathen, the Publicans the same? Nay, it's Brutish,
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And, Secondly, to love our Brother meerly for our Brothers sake, at best is but moral, in which respect though Man even under depravation excels the bruit Beasts, whose love (if I may so call it) reacheth no further then the first sort, loving all things as they are agreeable or serviceable to their own sensitive appetites:
And, Secondly, to love our Brother merely for our Brother's sake, At best is but moral, in which respect though Man even under depravation excels the bruit Beasts, whose love (if I may so call it) reaches no further then the First sort, loving all things as they Are agreeable or serviceable to their own sensitive appetites:
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whereas this moral love in Man, admits not of such mean mercenary reflections, and is bestowed upon no other considerations then the goodnesse, vertue,
whereas this moral love in Man, admits not of such mean mercenary reflections, and is bestowed upon no other considerations then the Goodness, virtue,
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Thirdly therefore, there is another sort of love which is neither for our own sakes, nor our Brothers, but for Gods sake, and that not only in obedience to Gods Commandment of love, which is the Evangelick Law,
Thirdly Therefore, there is Another sort of love which is neither for our own sakes, nor our Brother's, but for God's sake, and that not only in Obedience to God's Commandment of love, which is the Evangelic Law,
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Or in our Saviours phrase, when we love a Disciple in the name of a Disciple, and a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, and a righteous Man in the name of a righteous man.
Or in our Saviors phrase, when we love a Disciple in the name of a Disciple, and a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, and a righteous Man in the name of a righteous man.
That is, when we love them under that relation in which they stand towards God and Religion, which ought to be so predominant in every good heart, that it should give Law and Rule to all inferior relations whatsoever,
That is, when we love them under that Relation in which they stand towards God and Religion, which ought to be so predominant in every good heart, that it should give Law and Rule to all inferior relations whatsoever,
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whether Natural or Moral; in so much that if ever their interests stand in opposition, these subordinate indeerments ought to be utterly superseded and neglected, which is the reason our Saviour saith, That unlesse we hate father and mother, &c. we cannot be his Disciples.
whither Natural or Moral; in so much that if ever their interests stand in opposition, these subordinate indeerments ought to be utterly superseded and neglected, which is the reason our Saviour Says, That unless we hate father and mother, etc. we cannot be his Disciples.
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and, as if the Holy Ghost had designed to shew at once, the supremacy of this spiritual endearment of God and Religion above them all, I finde all these Three expresly superseded in one verse for the Interest of Religion and Honour of God, Exod. 32.27.
and, as if the Holy Ghost had designed to show At once, the supremacy of this spiritual endearment of God and Religion above them all, I find all these Three expressly superseded in one verse for the Interest of Religion and Honour of God, Exod 32.27.
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Every Man his Brother, there's the natural endeerment of Blood; every Man his Companion, there's the moral endeerment of Friendship; and every Man his Neighbour, there's the pol•tick endeerment of Neighbourhood or Commerce, and all to be superseded for the interest of God and Religion. Neither yet is our profession (composed of such severe Precepts) to be called either Cruel or Ʋnnatural: Because this Supreme and Divine Relation doth not cancel and destroy those that are inferiour,
Every Man his Brother, there's the natural endeerment of Blood; every Man his Companion, there's the moral endeerment of Friendship; and every Man his Neighbour, there's the pol•tick endeerment of Neighbourhood or Commerce, and all to be superseded for the Interest of God and Religion. Neither yet is our profession (composed of such severe Precepts) to be called either Cruel or Ʋnnatural: Because this Supreme and Divine Relation does not cancel and destroy those that Are inferior,
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but only suspends their vertue and influence, like the Star in the presence of the Sun, they are though they appear not; and so soon as ever this Ruling light of Religion is withdrawn,
but only suspends their virtue and influence, like the Star in the presence of the Sun, they Are though they appear not; and so soon as ever this Ruling Light of Religion is withdrawn,
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and the Interest of Gods glory is not concerned to the contrary, then have these lesser inducements their proper and allowable light and influence upon our affections:
and the Interest of God's glory is not concerned to the contrary, then have these lesser inducements their proper and allowable Light and influence upon our affections:
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which is the reason why that Rigid passage in S. Luke, which seems to require an utter stifling of natural affection, in S. Matthew pleads only for a qualifying and subjecting it to Religion; and whilest Christ saith in the one Evangelist;
which is the reason why that Rigid passage in S. Luke, which seems to require an utter stifling of natural affection, in S. Matthew pleads only for a qualifying and subjecting it to Religion; and whilst christ Says in the one Evangelist;
that Unlesse we Hate Father and mother, &c. we cannot be his Disciples, he saith in the other Evangelist, He that loveth father and mother more then me is not worthy of me, pleading for no more but a due preference of Religion before Nature: Like holy Abrahams love to his son, which,
that Unless we Hate Father and mother, etc. we cannot be his Disciples, he Says in the other Evangelist, He that loves father and mother more then me is not worthy of me, pleading for no more but a due preference of Religion before Nature: Like holy Abrahams love to his son, which,
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and by that ready submission his heart yielded to the will of God, he knew assuredly he loved his childe, not so much with the fondnesse of nature, as with the true affection of Religion, and in subordination to God and his Honour.
and by that ready submission his heart yielded to the will of God, he knew assuredly he loved his child, not so much with the fondness of nature, as with the true affection of Religion, and in subordination to God and his Honour.
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or Friends, by the losse of them, there is yet a lesse chargeable way to try the truth of our love, and that is by our anger. Doest thou conceive a Religious displeasure against thy Brother,
or Friends, by the loss of them, there is yet a less chargeable Way to try the truth of our love, and that is by our anger. Dost thou conceive a Religious displeasure against thy Brother,
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when thou seest him run into sin, and dishonour God, and break his Lawes, even then when all other considerations hold out as amiable as ever? then if thy Anger be religious, its a great signe such is thy Love also.
when thou See him run into since, and dishonour God, and break his Laws, even then when all other considerations hold out as amiable as ever? then if thy Anger be religious, its a great Signen such is thy Love also.
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then for being drunk, or profaning Gods Sabbath, or blaspheming Gods Name, or for violating Gods Ordinances? if so, its an evident signe that this Love is but Carnal,
then for being drunk, or profaning God's Sabbath, or blaspheming God's Name, or for violating God's Ordinances? if so, its an evident Signen that this Love is but Carnal,
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and not that heavenly and divine affection which ownes no end or consideration above that supreme end and interest of God and Religion; which is the last Branch of the description of this Duty, to wit, the End of our Charity, not for our own sakes, nor for our Brothers, but for Gods sake.
and not that heavenly and divine affection which owns no end or consideration above that supreme end and Interest of God and Religion; which is the last Branch of the description of this Duty, to wit, the End of our Charity, not for our own sakes, nor for our Brother's, but for God's sake.
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So that (to reunite that description we have thus dismembred, that we may see the full nature of this duty in one Prospect) we learn from what hath been spoken;
So that (to reunite that description we have thus dismembered, that we may see the full nature of this duty in one Prospect) we Learn from what hath been spoken;
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First, for the Original, That true Christian Love is a stream derived not from the lower springs of Nature, nor lowest of Lust, but from the upper springs of Gods grace.
First, for the Original, That true Christian Love is a stream derived not from the lower springs of Nature, nor lowest of Lust, but from the upper springs of God's grace.
for it its End: we learn first, That as this current of Divine Love of our Brother, must have no Back Stream, no Mercenary Reflections upon our own interest, for this is basely Carnal:
for it its End: we Learn First, That as this current of Divine Love of our Brother, must have no Back Stream, no Mercenary Reflections upon our own Interest, for this is basely Carnal:
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So Thirdly we learn, That as Water In tantum ascendit, in quantum prius descendit, it riseth exactly as high in the Conduit as it fell from the Fountain;
So Thirdly we Learn, That as Water In Tantum ascendit, in quantum prius descendit, it Riseth exactly as high in the Conduit as it fell from the Fountain;
even so true Christian love, as it is a stream derived from Gods grace, so it must end in Gods glory and for Gods sake: which is the full nature of Christian Love, the Duty it self enjoyned in this Text; Above all things have charity.
even so true Christian love, as it is a stream derived from God's grace, so it must end in God's glory and for God's sake: which is the full nature of Christian Love, the Duty it self enjoined in this Text; Above all things have charity.
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But Secondly it is not more lovely and heavenly in its Nature, then considerable in its Importance, for so saith the Text, Above all things have charity:
But Secondly it is not more lovely and heavenly in its Nature, then considerable in its Importance, for so Says the Text, Above all things have charity:
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Whether we consider it in its Precedence or Preheminence, both evidently intimated from the difference between the Latine and English in the translation of the Original:
Whither we Consider it in its Precedence or Pre-eminence, both evidently intimated from the difference between the Latin and English in the Translation of the Original:
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NONLATINALPHABET, Above all things saith the English, there's the Preheminence, both speak the importance of it. First, NONLATINALPHABET, Before all things have charity.
, Above all things Says the English, there's the Pre-eminence, both speak the importance of it. First,, Before all things have charity.
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The love of our Brethren is a precedent and preparatory Grace, that puts the Heart into a fit temper to receive all other graces and instilments of Gods Spirit,
The love of our Brothers is a precedent and preparatory Grace, that puts the Heart into a fit temper to receive all other graces and instilments of God's Spirit,
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Tria sunt omnia, these All things here of a Christians duty, are either such as relate to our selves, or such as relate to our God, or such as relate to our Neighbour; (there cannot be named a Fourth) comprehended under the three titles of Sobriety, Piety, and Charity. The Apostle exhorts to the practice of the two first Duties in the 7. verse;
Tria sunt omnia, these All things Here of a Christians duty, Are either such as relate to our selves, or such as relate to our God, or such as relate to our Neighbour; (there cannot be nam a Fourth) comprehended under the three titles of Sobriety, Piety, and Charity. The Apostle exhorts to the practice of the two First Duties in the 7. verse;
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Be sober, watch unto prayer; but by a religious NONLATINALPHABET, as if he had forgot himself, he seems to correct his mistake with a But as in the Original, NONLATINALPHABET.
Be Sobrium, watch unto prayer; but by a religious, as if he had forgotten himself, he seems to correct his mistake with a But as in the Original,.
But before sobriety and Piety, that is, Before all things have charity. First, Before Sobriety. We cannot perform our duties to our own selves as we ought,
But before sobriety and Piety, that is, Before all things have charity. First, Before Sobriety. We cannot perform our duties to our own selves as we ought,
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nor acquire nor preserve that Christian calme temperature and due consistence of our own spirits, before we first allay the stormes of variance, discord, and injustice towards our Brethren.
nor acquire nor preserve that Christian Cam temperature and due consistence of our own spirits, before we First allay the storms of variance, discord, and injustice towards our Brothers.
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Patience, and Temperance, and Meeknesse, and Humility, and Contentation, and the like, are all Domestick graces, that constantly keep house in ordering the private and particular affairs of our soules:
Patience, and Temperance, and Meekness, and Humility, and Contentation, and the like, Are all Domestic graces, that constantly keep house in ordering the private and particular affairs of our Souls:
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and it is no otherwise with a mans soul in respect to his Brother, if he once raiseth the stormes of wrath in his heart, he must expect Fluctuations and Fomings upon the waters;
and it is not otherwise with a men soul in respect to his Brother, if he once Raiseth the storms of wrath in his heart, he must expect Fluctuations and Fomings upon the waters;
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First allay thy tempestuous spirit towards thy Brother by the duty of Love and Charity, and then thou maist expect all the tranquil graces of sobriety in thy own soul:
First allay thy tempestuous Spirit towards thy Brother by the duty of Love and Charity, and then thou Mayest expect all the tranquil graces of sobriety in thy own soul:
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Patience, Meeknesse, Temperance, Contentation, and Humility, are gentle graces that grow only under the Wind and Sun, the tempests and blusterings between Brethren soon wither them.
Patience, Meekness, Temperance, Contentation, and Humility, Are gentle graces that grow only under the Wind and Sun, the tempests and blusterings between Brothers soon wither them.
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it turns the uncharitable Mans soul into a distemper, and as to those private and personal graces of sobriety, his constitution is thereby clearly altered, being truly (as we may say) soulsick, verifying the Wise mans Proverb in a spiritual sence, Prov. 14.30. That envie is the rottennesse of the bones;
it turns the uncharitable men soul into a distemper, and as to those private and personal graces of sobriety, his constitution is thereby clearly altered, being truly (as we may say) soulsick, verifying the Wise men Proverb in a spiritual sense, Curae 14.30. That envy is the rottenness of the bones;
so was it with Ahab naturally, so is it with every malicious Man spiritually; it rots his soul, and corrupts and poysons all his domestick graces of sobriety:
so was it with Ahab naturally, so is it with every malicious Man spiritually; it rots his soul, and corrupts and poisons all his domestic graces of sobriety:
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As the Philosopher said of Charybdis, that it was Ipsius maris naufragium, & quis ibi salvus ubi ipsum mare perit, a Gulf, where the waters moved with such violence, that it seemed to be a shipwrack of the Sea it self;
As the Philosopher said of Charybdis, that it was himself maris Shipwreck, & quis There Salvus ubi ipsum mare perit, a Gulf, where the waters moved with such violence, that it seemed to be a shipwreck of the Sea it self;
it is Ipsius animae naufragium, a torrent so violent, that it is a shipwrack to it self, shattering and destroying him that would destroy his Brother:
it is himself Spirits Shipwreck, a torrent so violent, that it is a shipwreck to it self, shattering and destroying him that would destroy his Brother:
if therefore thou wouldest have thy own soul prosper in the personal graces of sobriety, let thy spirit glide gently in all Offices of Love and Charity towards thy Brother.
if Therefore thou Wouldst have thy own soul prosper in the personal graces of sobriety, let thy Spirit glide gently in all Offices of Love and Charity towards thy Brother.
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Its a proper trophy to bring Goliahs sword into Gods house, 1 Sam. 21.9. The spoyles of Gods and his Churches incorrigible enemies, are matter of triumph and praise to God in the great Congregation:
Its a proper trophy to bring Goliath's sword into God's house, 1 Sam. 21.9. The spoils of God's and his Churches incorrigible enemies, Are matter of triumph and praise to God in the great Congregation:
But to hang our Brothers sword over Gods Altar, and to bring evil dispositions of malice and revenge against our Brother, when we come to crave mercy for our selves, what an unwarrantable presumption is this? and how expresly and sadly do we sue for our own condemnation,
But to hang our Brother's sword over God's Altar, and to bring evil dispositions of malice and revenge against our Brother, when we come to crave mercy for our selves, what an unwarrantable presumption is this? and how expressly and sadly do we sue for our own condemnation,
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then come and offer thy gift: And in the Apostles order, Heb. 12.14. Follow peace, and then holinesse; first, Peace with thy neighbour, then Holiness to thy God.
then come and offer thy gift: And in the Apostles order, Hebrew 12.14. Follow peace, and then holiness; First, Peace with thy neighbour, then Holiness to thy God.
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Malice is such a Sowre Leaven that it sowres the whole lump of Religious Duties; purge out first therefore that Old Leaven, and then thy Hearing, and Reading, thy Meditations,
Malice is such a Sour Leaven that it sours the Whole lump of Religious Duties; purge out First Therefore that Old Leaven, and then thy Hearing, and Reading, thy Meditations,
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and thy Prayers, and all will be according to the preparation of the Sanctuary: Which is the reason S. Peter, 1 Pet. 3.7. exhorts Husband and Wife, to that degree of mutual love, correspondence, and cohabitation, That their prayers be not hindred.
and thy Prayers, and all will be according to the preparation of the Sanctuary: Which is the reason S. Peter, 1 Pet. 3.7. exhorts Husband and Wife, to that degree of mutual love, correspondence, and cohabitation, That their Prayers be not hindered.
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and a fruitlesse fool-hardinesse without Love, I should say no more then S. Paul hath said before me, 1 Cor. 13.3. If I give my body to be burned and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
and a fruitless foolhardiness without Love, I should say no more then S. Paul hath said before me, 1 Cor. 13.3. If I give my body to be burned and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
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God spake the same thing in Analogy to holy David, 1 Chron. 22.8, 9, 10. when he told him that he should not build Gods house, because he had shed much blood, and made great warres;
God spoke the same thing in Analogy to holy David, 1 Chronicles 22.8, 9, 10. when he told him that he should not built God's house, Because he had shed much blood, and made great wars;
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If God would not esteem his material Temple well built by hands dipt in blood, can we imagine he will accept of the spiritual and most sacred Duties of Religion and Divine Worship performed with a heart stained with malice and revenge? He that is acceptably conversant in these holy things, must be a Solomon, a Man of peace and love towards his Brethren:
If God would not esteem his material Temple well built by hands dipped in blood, can we imagine he will accept of the spiritual and most sacred Duties of Religion and Divine Worship performed with a heart stained with malice and revenge? He that is acceptably conversant in these holy things, must be a Solomon, a Man of peace and love towards his Brothers:
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and duties of Piety towards God, which is the first part of the importance of the duty, to wit, the Precedency of it, gathered from the Latine translation of the Original NONLATINALPHABET, Before all things have charity.
and duties of Piety towards God, which is the First part of the importance of the duty, to wit, the Precedency of it, gathered from the Latin Translation of the Original, Before all things have charity.
Secondly, come we to the other part of its Importance, to wit, its preheminence, drawn from the English Text NONLATINALPHABET Above all things have Charity,
Secondly, come we to the other part of its Importance, to wit, its pre-eminence, drawn from the English Text Above all things have Charity,
or, if you think this Good greek but ill translated in this sence, take the same doctrine in indubitable words from St. Paul Col. 3.14. NONLATINALPHABET Above all things put on Charity;
or, if you think this Good greek but ill translated in this sense, take the same Doctrine in indubitable words from Saint Paul Col. 3.14. Above all things put on Charity;
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And truly when I consider that holy David hath spent a whole Psalm, and St. Paul a whole Chapter, upon no other subject then the excellency of this duty of Charity, I cannot thinke my selfe able to perform the same work in any Competent measure in a small part of a Sermon;
And truly when I Consider that holy David hath spent a Whole Psalm, and Saint Paul a Whole Chapter, upon no other Subject then the excellency of this duty of Charity, I cannot think my self able to perform the same work in any Competent measure in a small part of a Sermon;
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yet since it is fallen in our way, according to my time and talent, I shall shew you the preheminence of this duty above all others in these Foure particulars.
yet since it is fallen in our Way, according to my time and talon, I shall show you the pre-eminence of this duty above all Others in these Foure particulars.
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First, Charity is greater then Faith, in respect to the Efficacy of their acts, For Charity gives life, at least it gives activity to Faith, and therefore is greater;
First, Charity is greater then Faith, in respect to the Efficacy of their acts, For Charity gives life, At least it gives activity to Faith, and Therefore is greater;
for the Devils beleeve and tremble, and v. 22. he saith that Abrahams faith wrought by works, and by works faith is perfect: And St. Paul makes up St. Iames 's argument by the specification of those works which actuate faith.
for the Devils believe and tremble, and v. 22. he Says that Abrahams faith wrought by works, and by works faith is perfect: And Saint Paul makes up Saint James is argument by the specification of those works which actuate faith.
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Secondly, it is greater then faith in the Absoluteness of its acts, Faith qua talis in its own nature implyeth imperfection, not only in matter of degrees (for so Charity also is imperfect in this life;) but even in its own kinde; the most perfect act of Faith,
Secondly, it is greater then faith in the Absoluteness of its acts, Faith qua Talis in its own nature Implies imperfection, not only in matter of Degrees (for so Charity also is imperfect in this life;) but even in its own kind; the most perfect act of Faith,
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and therefore is perfect in its own kinde; For which reason it abideth and Faileth not with Faith hope and other imperfect graces, which by reason of their imperfections, are unfit for Heaven without a charge;
and Therefore is perfect in its own kind; For which reason it Abideth and Faileth not with Faith hope and other imperfect graces, which by reason of their imperfections, Are unfit for Heaven without a charge;
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as also are all those that imply misery in others, such as pitty and compassion, &c. which in the very natures of their acts, forespeak themselves unfit for that state where there is Fulness of joy for ever more;
as also Are all those that imply misery in Others, such as pity and compassion, etc. which in the very nature's of their acts, forespeak themselves unfit for that state where there is Fullness of joy for ever more;
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but because the acts and operations of Charity, even as they are performed here on Earth, do not imply any Essential inherent imperfections, which as you see, are to be found in all other graces:
but Because the acts and operations of Charity, even as they Are performed Here on Earth, do not imply any Essential inherent imperfections, which as you see, Are to be found in all other graces:
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as man is naturally a sociable creature, so consequently must he be as naturally a loving and affectionate creature, Love being the congregating and uniting passion of the soule, whereby the object is drawn close to the affection:
as man is naturally a sociable creature, so consequently must he be as naturally a loving and affectionate creature, Love being the congregating and uniting passion of the soul, whereby the Object is drawn close to the affection:
even above all other duties of Religion whatsoever, which the Psalmist plainly intimates when he cryes out Psal. 133.1. Behold how pleasant a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity:
even above all other duties of Religion whatsoever, which the Psalmist plainly intimates when he cries out Psalm 133.1. Behold how pleasant a thing it is for brothers to dwell together in unity:
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Faith, repentance, self-denial, taking up the Cross, and all duties of mortification, instead of pleasure hold, in their very acts rather a displeasure and contrariety to nature;
Faith, Repentance, self-denial, taking up the Cross, and all duties of mortification, instead of pleasure hold, in their very acts rather a displeasure and contrariety to nature;
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Thirdly in the Ʋniversality of its influence, Charity transfuseth an universal vertue through the whole body of Gods worship and service in all the duties of the same,
Thirdly in the Ʋniversality of its influence, Charity transfuseth an universal virtue through the Whole body of God's worship and service in all the duties of the same,
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Meditation is a distinct duty from hearing of the word preached; and Hearing is a distinct duty from prayer; and Receiving the Sacraments distinct from both;
Meditation is a distinct duty from hearing of the word preached; and Hearing is a distinct duty from prayer; and Receiving the Sacraments distinct from both;
but the duties of Love and Charity must have an universal influence in all. Charity being among the Graces much as Iustice among the vertues: 1 Cor. 16.14. The Apostle particularly exhorts the Corinthians to Watchfulness, to magnanimity, to Constancy, in their particular and distinct natures:
but the duties of Love and Charity must have an universal influence in all. Charity being among the Graces much as justice among the Virtues: 1 Cor. 16.14. The Apostle particularly exhorts the Corinthians to Watchfulness, to magnanimity, to Constancy, in their particular and distinct nature's:
like as it was under the law, an abundance of sacrifices there were of proper and distinct kindes, some of Sheep, some of Bullocks, some of Lambs; some for peace, some for praise,, some for sin; But all were kindled by the same holy fire, that was kept alwayes alive upon the holy Altar, for these several services;
like as it was under the law, an abundance of Sacrifices there were of proper and distinct Kinds, Some of Sheep, Some of Bullocks, Some of Lambs; Some for peace, Some for praise,, Some for since; But all were kindled by the same holy fire, that was kept always alive upon the holy Altar, for these several services;
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And even thus is it with the grace of Charity, it is that holy Fire which is ever kept alive in the Altar of the good mans heart, whereby he enkindles all his evangelical sacrifices which he offereth unto God;
And even thus is it with the grace of Charity, it is that holy Fire which is ever kept alive in the Altar of the good men heart, whereby he enkindles all his Evangelical Sacrifices which he Offereth unto God;
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and therefore he that cometh with his gift to the altar, before he be reconciled to his Brother, in effect expects to offer a burnt offering without Fire; let him leave his gift;
and Therefore he that comes with his gift to the altar, before he be reconciled to his Brother, in Effect expects to offer a burned offering without Fire; let him leave his gift;
First Fetch this Fire, then let him kindle his Sacrifice, and perform the whole state and series of the duties of Religion, quickned with this common Catholick grace:
First Fetch this Fire, then let him kindle his Sacrifice, and perform the Whole state and series of the duties of Religion, quickened with this Common Catholic grace:
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though they have a native beauty and light of their own, yet do they all borrow the chiefest part of their lustre from this great ruling light of Charity.
though they have a native beauty and Light of their own, yet do they all borrow the chiefest part of their lustre from this great ruling Light of Charity.
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this diffusive ointment, saith he, is the love and unity of Brethren, which gives a tincture to all the parts of Aaron, to the whole body of Gods worship and service in all the duties of the same;
this diffusive ointment, Says he, is the love and unity of Brothers, which gives a tincture to all the parts of Aaron, to the Whole body of God's worship and service in all the duties of the same;
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not only to the participation of the great mysteries of our salvation in the Sacraments, which is the Head of Aaron; but also to every quotidian meditation upon God, to every frequent admonition of our Brother, the skirts of Aaron, even all must smell of this precious ointment of charity;
not only to the participation of the great Mysteres of our salvation in the Sacraments, which is the Head of Aaron; but also to every quotidian meditation upon God, to every frequent admonition of our Brother, the skirts of Aaron, even all must smell of this precious ointment of charity;
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wherefore it is above all others thirdly in the universality of its Influence. Fourthly, In the Duration of its being, 1 Cor. 13.8. Charity never faileth, but whether there be prophesies, they shal fail;
Wherefore it is above all Others Thirdly in the universality of its Influence. Fourthly, In the Duration of its being, 1 Cor. 13.8. Charity never Faileth, but whither there be prophecies, they shall fail;
They shall not all die, but they shall be changed: Faith shall be changed into vision, and Hope into fruition, Patience into triumph, Penitence into praise, &c. But Charity shall not so much as undergo this change; for it shall be the same in its kinde,
They shall not all die, but they shall be changed: Faith shall be changed into vision, and Hope into fruition, Patience into triumph, Penitence into praise, etc. But Charity shall not so much as undergo this change; for it shall be the same in its kind,
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You have seen the Precedence and also the Preheminence of charity, and in both the Importance, which is the second part of the Text from these words NONLATINALPHABET, Before or above all things have charity.
You have seen the Precedence and also the Pre-eminence of charity, and in both the Importance, which is the second part of the Text from these words, Before or above all things have charity.
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Come we now to the Third part, to wit, from the Importance to the Complexion or Temperature of the duty, in these words NONLATINALPHABET translated fervent charity.
Come we now to the Third part, to wit, from the Importance to the Complexion or Temperature of the duty, in these words translated fervent charity.
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which if we will take the advantages of the original without restraining our selves to the translation, we shall finde it as fit a word for our purpose,
which if we will take the advantages of the original without restraining our selves to the Translation, we shall find it as fit a word for our purpose,
For it is one word, which, in the force of the several constructions it usually bears, gives us all the most requisite Dimensions or Admeasurements of Christian charity, to wit, both the Extension, Intention, and protension, NONLATINALPHABET being used frequently in all three sences,
For it is one word, which, in the force of the several constructions it usually bears, gives us all the most requisite Dimensions or Admeasurements of Christian charity, to wit, both the Extension, Intention, and protension, being used frequently in all three Senses,
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as you shall see in the pursuit of each particular. 1. It intimates that Christian charity must be an extended charity towards all for the Bredth of it. 2. That it must be an Intended or intense,
as you shall see in the pursuit of each particular. 1. It intimates that Christian charity must be an extended charity towards all for the Breadth of it. 2. That it must be an Intended or intense,
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or fervent charity proceeding from the sincerity of the heart, for the depth of it. 3. That it must be also a protended (i. e.) a lasting, a continued charity, not discouraged by any personal disobligements whatsoever, for the Length of it:
or fervent charity proceeding from the sincerity of the heart, for the depth of it. 3. That it must be also a portended (i. e.) a lasting, a continued charity, not discouraged by any personal disobligements whatsoever, for the Length of it:
First, if our charity must be NONLATINALPHABET, then it must be an extended and an enlarged charity even unto all, which we must needs confesse is the native and most literal construction of the word, which is originally compounded of NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, signifying literally to Extend or enlarge in breadth, or to stretch forth to a great distance;
First, if our charity must be, then it must be an extended and an enlarged charity even unto all, which we must needs confess is the native and most literal construction of the word, which is originally compounded of and, signifying literally to Extend or enlarge in breadth, or to stretch forth to a great distance;
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True Christian charity therefore enjoyned in this Apostolick precept is not a limited nor inclosed affection, impaled onely within the bounds of narrow relations either natural or contracted,
True Christian charity Therefore enjoined in this Apostolic precept is not a limited nor enclosed affection, impaled only within the bounds of narrow relations either natural or contracted,
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but it is a Campaigne and a Common Grace, knowing no other bounds or limits but the universal relation in which all men stand towards God, who is the common cause in whom all concenter and agree:
but it is a Campaign and a Common Grace, knowing no other bounds or Limits but the universal Relation in which all men stand towards God, who is the Common cause in whom all concenter and agree:
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and ages of Men, did partake of the benefit of his extended love, giving in these outward Evidences, Symbols of the love of Christ spiritually to mankinde in the salvation of their souls; Tit. 2.11.
and ages of Men, did partake of the benefit of his extended love, giving in these outward Evidences, Symbols of the love of christ spiritually to mankind in the salvation of their Souls; Tit. 2.11.
The love of God hath appeared unto all men: and Chap. 3. verse 4. The love of Christ towards Man appeared: he was (as Themistius saith a good King should be) neither NONLATINALPHABET, nor NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET;
The love of God hath appeared unto all men: and Chap. 3. verse 4. The love of christ towards Man appeared: he was (as Themistius Says a good King should be) neither, nor, but;
not a friend onely to the house of David, nor yet to the house of Abraham, not to the Jewes his Brethren after the flesh, these are too narrow relations for such a boundlesse charity;
not a friend only to the house of David, nor yet to the house of Abraham, not to the Jews his Brothers After the Flesh, these Are too narrow relations for such a boundless charity;
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but his Love towards Man appeared, which is a specifick denomination applicable to Turks, to Negroes, to Indians, to all that own the title of Reasonable Creatures;
but his Love towards Man appeared, which is a specific denomination applicable to Turks, to Negroes, to Indians, to all that own the title of Reasonable Creatures;
But Secondly, his precept of Love is as large as his practise. Its true, the tenor of the Law in S. Luke 10.27. is, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self, as if Strangers and Enemies were excluded from the Obligation of this Precept:
But Secondly, his precept of Love is as large as his practise. Its true, the tenor of the Law in S. Lycia 10.27. is, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self, as if Strangers and Enemies were excluded from the Obligation of this Precept:
saith, NONLATINALPHABET, He that loveth another hath fulfilled the Law: it is not NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET, not our Friend, our Companion,
Says,, He that loves Another hath fulfilled the Law: it is not but, not our Friend, our Companion,
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but it loves all in the capacity of God and Religion, swallowing up into its immensity all the lesser and limited chanels, of love, arising from the narrow endeerments of nature or conversation, such as are Kindred, Friends, or Benefactors, &c.
but it loves all in the capacity of God and Religion, swallowing up into its immensity all the lesser and limited channels, of love, arising from the narrow endearments of nature or Conversation, such as Are Kindred, Friends, or Benefactors, etc.
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But Thirdly, if you would see both Doctrine, and Practice in one instance, you may finde them in Matth. 12. where when it was told Christ that his Mother and Brethen after the flesh stood without to speak with him, he answered vers 48. Who is my mother, and who are my brethren? alas you speak after the manner of Men,
But Thirdly, if you would see both Doctrine, and Practice in one instance, you may find them in Matthew 12. where when it was told christ that his Mother and Brethren After the Flesh stood without to speak with him, he answered vers 48. Who is my mother, and who Are my brothers? alas you speak After the manner of Men,
and make an enclosure of that affection within the limits of Nature, which I intend should be a Campaigne and a Common Field even for the benefit of the whole world, through the universality of grace;
and make an enclosure of that affection within the Limits of Nature, which I intend should be a Campaign and a Common Field even for the benefit of the Whole world, through the universality of grace;
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and therefore NONLATINALPHABET, saith the Text, yes and NONLATINALPHABET also, he stretched forth both his Hand and his Heart towards his Disciples (saith S. Matthew, ) towards the whole multitude, saith S. Mark, ) and said even of this multitude, Behold my mother and brethren:
and Therefore, Says the Text, yes and also, he stretched forth both his Hand and his Heart towards his Disciples (Says S. Matthew,) towards the Whole multitude, Says S. Mark,) and said even of this multitude, Behold my mother and brothers:
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That spiritual relation in which they stand to his heavenly Father, by an upright life and due obedience to his will, adopts Christians of the most remote conditions to be his Mother and Brethren.
That spiritual Relation in which they stand to his heavenly Father, by an upright life and due Obedience to his will, adopts Christians of the most remote conditions to be his Mother and Brothers.
even as he hath loved us. We read of somewhat a strange argument which the Apostle useth to the Hebr. 13.2. to perswade them to a common hospitality of strangers;
even as he hath loved us. We read of somewhat a strange argument which the Apostle uses to the Hebrew 13.2. to persuade them to a Common hospitality of Strangers;
and unlesse we had the perusal of the Book of Life, we know not who will make a vessel of Honour, or who of Dishonour. Let me therefore exhort you in the Apostles phrase to entertain into your affections all those that are so much strangers to you,
and unless we had the perusal of the Book of Life, we know not who will make a vessel of Honour, or who of Dishonour. Let me Therefore exhort you in the Apostles phrase to entertain into your affections all those that Are so much Strangers to you,
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and then Christ come at last to you, and say as to those unkinde and uncharitable wretches in the Gospel, Matth. 25.45. In as much as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
and then christ come At last to you, and say as to those unkind and uncharitable wretches in the Gospel, Matthew 25.45. In as much as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.
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Secondly, if it be NONLATINALPHABET, it must be a deep, intense, and fervent charity, such as proceeds from the very bottom of the Heart, and the integrity of our Souls; (which being the main part of the duty,
Secondly, if it be, it must be a deep, intense, and fervent charity, such as proceeds from the very bottom of the Heart, and the integrity of our Souls; (which being the main part of the duty,
but it is the intire and zealous affection of the very soul. Expressed by S. Paul, Rom. 12.10. in a phrase beyond the reach of our English tongue, NONLATINALPHABET, where he requires that one Man should love another with the same NONLATINALPHABET, with the same natural tendernesse, as a Mother loves the childe of her own bowels, which in our translation we call a kinde affection, Be kindly affectioned one towards another with brotherly love:
but it is the entire and zealous affection of the very soul. Expressed by S. Paul, Rom. 12.10. in a phrase beyond the reach of our English tongue,, where he requires that one Man should love Another with the same, with the same natural tenderness, as a Mother loves the child of her own bowels, which in our Translation we call a kind affection, Be kindly affectioned one towards Another with brotherly love:
and that that Philosophers compassion was no better then Stoical hypocrisie, who whilest he allowed his friend to contribute sad lookes and language to the distressed and miserable, restrains him with a NONLATINALPHABET, Be sure take heed lest thou suffer any inward compassion for him;
and that that Philosophers compassion was no better then Stoical hypocrisy, who whilst he allowed his friend to contribute sad looks and language to the distressed and miserable, restrains him with a, Be sure take heed lest thou suffer any inward compassion for him;
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turning this most tender affection of the heart, into a formal counterfeit compliance of the outward behaviour, clear contrary to the nature of Christianity, which is of such a pure and spiritual extraction, that although we read of rewards upon the performance of no duties more,
turning this most tender affection of the heart, into a formal counterfeit compliance of the outward behaviour, clear contrary to the nature of Christianity, which is of such a pure and spiritual extraction, that although we read of rewards upon the performance of no duties more,
Indeed a man might think, that if there were any outward acts of obedience accepted for themselves, they should be the outward offices of Charity towards our Brethren,
Indeed a man might think, that if there were any outward acts of Obedience accepted for themselves, they should be the outward Offices of Charity towards our Brothers,
For doubtless the Bread and Wine and Sheep &c. would have yielded David and his men as wholsome refreshment had they come from the hand of Churlish Nabal, as they did coming as the present of a chearful and generous Abigail. So that operative Charity consisting in that order it beares to our Brothers good;
For doubtless the Bred and Wine and Sheep etc. would have yielded David and his men as wholesome refreshment had they come from the hand of Churlish Nabal, as they did coming as the present of a cheerful and generous Abigail. So that operative Charity consisting in that order it bears to our Brother's good;
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if our needy brother be benefited by the outward act, it is accidental as to the End of Charity, whether that act proceed from an inward principle of Grace, Nature, or Lust; wherefore, I say,
if our needy brother be benefited by the outward act, it is accidental as to the End of Charity, whither that act proceed from an inward principle of Grace, Nature, or Lust; Wherefore, I say,
if any outward acts of obedience were of themselves acceptable, one might think they should be those of Charity towards our Brother: For as for those of piety and worship towards God;
if any outward acts of Obedience were of themselves acceptable, one might think they should be those of Charity towards our Brother: For as for those of piety and worship towards God;
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For doubtless that argument of our Saviour drawen from the nature of that God we serve Joh. 4. 24. is unanswerable when he saith, That God is a Spirit,
For doubtless that argument of our Saviour drawn from the nature of that God we serve John 4. 24. is unanswerable when he Says, That God is a Spirit,
Wherefore, to return to our purpose, although Relief and Brotherly supply is the whole End of operative Charity consisting in the outward offices of Love, which is sufficiently satisfied if those offices are performed,
Wherefore, to return to our purpose, although Relief and Brotherly supply is the Whole End of operative Charity consisting in the outward Offices of Love, which is sufficiently satisfied if those Offices Are performed,
for this, as all duties of the Second Table, hath a double respiciency in it, the immediate respect is towards our Neighbour, the ultimate respect is towards God: which is a consideration that makes the duties of love to become offices of piety to God as well as of charity to our Brother.
for this, as all duties of the Second Table, hath a double respiciency in it, the immediate respect is towards our Neighbour, the ultimate respect is towards God: which is a consideration that makes the duties of love to become Offices of piety to God as well as of charity to our Brother.
Now looking upon this duty in its immediate respect to our Neighbour, I confesse if Gods Law were to be considered no otherwise then the Statute Lawes of the Land, which for the substance of the precepts forbid the very same particulars as are expressed in the Second Table, as Rebellion, Murder, Theft, Adultery, False witnesse, &c. and enjoynes also the same duties of Justice and Charity to our Brethren:
Now looking upon this duty in its immediate respect to our Neighbour, I confess if God's Law were to be considered no otherwise then the Statute Laws of the Land, which for the substance of the Precepts forbid the very same particulars as Are expressed in the Second Table, as Rebellion, Murder, Theft, Adultery, False witness, etc. and enjoins also the same duties of justice and Charity to our Brothers:
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Now, I say, if Gods Law reached no further then Mans, operative charity would fulfil the whole duty, Mans Law looking no farther then to the restraining or enjoyning the outward act.
Now, I say, if God's Law reached no further then men, operative charity would fulfil the Whole duty, men Law looking no farther then to the restraining or enjoining the outward act.
in this consideration the inward principle of those offices of love from whom they proceed, must be considered as well as the external acts themselves;
in this consideration the inward principle of those Offices of love from whom they proceed, must be considered as well as the external acts themselves;
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for as much as God at the first did so absolutely and to all purposes instruct and furnish our natures, that look whatever outward duty he required at our hands, he placed an answerable principle in our hearts to incline and carry us through the performance of that work required of us;
for as much as God At the First did so absolutely and to all Purposes instruct and furnish our nature's, that look whatever outward duty he required At our hands, he placed an answerable principle in our hearts to incline and carry us through the performance of that work required of us;
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unto which God had not first imprinted a propension in his nature, as to command him the outward offices of Society and Hospitality without giving him the inward principle of love;
unto which God had not First imprinted a propension in his nature, as to command him the outward Offices of Society and Hospitality without giving him the inward principle of love;
By the Law of Nature rectified, we are required to take both into consideration; and not onely to be hospitable to our Brethren, but also to love them;
By the Law of Nature rectified, we Are required to take both into consideration; and not only to be hospitable to our Brothers, but also to love them;
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so that the inward fervency of the spirit in works of charity is necessary in the first place Nec•ssitate principii, as Natures proper principle for such acts.
so that the inward fervency of the Spirit in works of charity is necessary in the First place Nec•ssitate Principii, as Nature's proper principle for such acts.
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Because in this capacity it is a duty of piety, as all other duties of Religion and worship are, which have their outward acts (as I have said) purely in order to inward and spiritual purposes,
Because in this capacity it is a duty of piety, as all other duties of Religion and worship Are, which have their outward acts (as I have said) purely in order to inward and spiritual Purposes,
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Now that charity bears such a reflection upon God, and therefore becomes as it were a duty of the First Table, is intimated by the Wiseman Prov. 14.31. where it is said, That he that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker;
Now that charity bears such a reflection upon God, and Therefore becomes as it were a duty of the First Table, is intimated by the Wiseman Curae 14.31. where it is said, That he that Oppresses the poor Reproacheth his Maker;
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not only by his act of disobedience against the positive Law of God, who by adding to this duty his divine sanction, made that moral which was at first natural, whereby you see the Heart is likewise necessary in this duty.
not only by his act of disobedience against the positive Law of God, who by adding to this duty his divine sanction, made that moral which was At First natural, whereby you see the Heart is likewise necessary in this duty.
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Secondly, Necessi•ate praecepti; but also reproacheth his Maker, in respect to that order and relation in which they stand towards God, having a supreme interest in all men,
Secondly, Necessi•ate Precepts; but also Reproacheth his Maker, in respect to that order and Relation in which they stand towards God, having a supreme Interest in all men,
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Away then 1. With Negative Friendships, and Cold Neighbourhoods, the universal practice of this uncharitable Age, wherein Men think they discharge their duties sufficiently in this Law of Love,
Away then 1. With Negative Friendships, and Cold Neighbourhoods, the universal practice of this uncharitable Age, wherein Men think they discharge their duties sufficiently in this Law of Love,
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But this cold indifferency hangs between these two fires, like the middle Region between Heaven and Earth, in a perpetual frost, having neither celestial grace enough to inkindle the kindly warmth of love;
But this cold indifferency hangs between these two fires, like the middle Region between Heaven and Earth, in a perpetual frost, having neither celestial grace enough to inkindle the kindly warmth of love;
nor infernal malice, nor mischief enough, or at least not courage, or opportunity, or provocation enough, to blow up the fiery combustions of wrath and revenges.
nor infernal malice, nor mischief enough, or At least not courage, or opportunity, or provocation enough, to blow up the fiery combustions of wrath and revenges.
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And yet with shame we may speak it if we look into City and Countrey, we shall finde this degree of charity to be all that is practised in obedience to the whole precept of love;
And yet with shame we may speak it if we look into city and Country, we shall find this degree of charity to be all that is practised in Obedience to the Whole precept of love;
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And yet we think, if we can speak in the Pharisees dialect, Not an Extortioner, not a Murderer, not an Enemy, we shall be justified in this law of love,
And yet we think, if we can speak in the Pharisees dialect, Not an Extortioner, not a Murderer, not an Enemy, we shall be justified in this law of love,
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Which is the more to be lamented, because it seems to be not onely a defect in our practice, but also an error of our judgements, as appears by our behaviour in most solemn and sacred severities, to wit, in those great administrations of Religion which call for an exact view and examination of every Mans soul, such as are the holy Sacraments:
Which is the more to be lamented, Because it seems to be not only a defect in our practice, but also an error of our Judgments, as appears by our behaviour in most solemn and sacred severities, to wit, in those great administrations of Religion which call for an exact view and examination of every men soul, such as Are the holy Sacraments:
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perhaps if they are at open defiance and professed variance with any Man, they will think it fit to skin over this festering sore with a false formal reconciliation;
perhaps if they Are At open defiance and professed variance with any Man, they will think it fit to skin over this festering soar with a false formal reconciliation;
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but if you examine their charity as to the rest of their Brethren, they'l say, They bear them no ill will, they never did them any injuries or wrongs either in person, goods,
but if you examine their charity as to the rest of their Brothers, They'll say, They bear them no ill will, they never did them any injuries or wrongs either in person, goods,
and this is the cold negative account they give of their duty towards their Brother, whom God commands them to love with as fervent an affection as they love themselves: whereas if they should be thus negative in the accounts of their other graces, instead of coming with their wedding garments to Gods Table, they would come stark naked. If thy Faith should be onely a belief, that thou shouldest be saved, not by Baal, not by the Idols of the Heathen, not by the Turks Mahomet, not by the Jewes Talmud, not by the Papists Legends and Traditions: And thy Repentance should be only a temporary forbearance of the acts of sin, a not being drunk,
and this is the cold negative account they give of their duty towards their Brother, whom God commands them to love with as fervent an affection as they love themselves: whereas if they should be thus negative in the accounts of their other graces, instead of coming with their wedding garments to God's Table, they would come stark naked. If thy Faith should be only a belief, that thou Shouldst be saved, not by Baal, not by the Idols of the Heathen, not by the Turks Mahomet, not by the Jews Talmud, not by the Papists Legends and Traditions: And thy Repentance should be only a temporary forbearance of the acts of since, a not being drunk,
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But whilest thou art sufficiently convinced in thy judgement, that thy faith should be positive and lively, and a firm belief that Jesus Christ is thy Saviour, relying with a bold and lively affiance of thy heart, upon his promises for life and salvation:
But whilst thou art sufficiently convinced in thy judgement, that thy faith should be positive and lively, and a firm belief that jesus christ is thy Saviour, relying with a bold and lively affiance of thy heart, upon his promises for life and salvation:
Secondly, away with the false and deceitful charity of the Tongue, practised in Court and Countrey, by all who are more liberal of good words, then either of good wishes or good deeds, who when their brethrens necessities require either their purse, counsel, favour, or interest to help them out of their present distresse;
Secondly, away with the false and deceitful charity of the Tongue, practised in Court and Country, by all who Are more liberal of good words, then either of good wishes or good Deeds, who when their Brothers' necessities require either their purse, counsel, favour, or Interest to help them out of their present distress;
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with much more of this French charity. But when it comes to the point of assistance, they begin to bewail their unhappinesse that they are not able to serve them in this one request, either their money is out of the way,
with much more of this French charity. But when it comes to the point of assistance, they begin to bewail their unhappiness that they Are not able to serve them in this one request, either their money is out of the Way,
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Nay, perhaps at that very time are contriving and meditating secret stratagems, how to over-reach or undermine them in those very affairs in which they craved their assistance:
Nay, perhaps At that very time Are contriving and meditating secret stratagems, how to overreach or undermine them in those very affairs in which they craved their assistance:
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Others there are, guilty of a more harmlesse sort of charity, that will give nothing but the cheap almes of good words to him that asks & needs out of the chargeableness of the duty:
Others there Are, guilty of a more harmless sort of charity, that will give nothing but the cheap alms of good words to him that asks & needs out of the chargeableness of the duty:
that say to the naked and to the hungry, be ye warmed, and be ye filled, but neither give food nor raiment; alasse what do words profit them? Breath indeed is a cheap dole, but 'tis cold and comfortlesse, it may cool the naked, but it cannot clothe him:
that say to the naked and to the hungry, be you warmed, and be you filled, but neither give food nor raiment; alas what do words profit them? Breath indeed is a cheap dole, but it's cold and comfortless, it may cool the naked, but it cannot cloth him:
even the word of him that feeds the Ravens, and clothes the Lilies, by whose Word we live more then by our own bread, Matth. 4.4. Let us therefore love not in word nor in tongue, but in deed, and in truth, 1 John 3.18.
even the word of him that feeds the Ravens, and clothes the Lilies, by whose Word we live more then by our own bred, Matthew 4.4. Let us Therefore love not in word nor in tongue, but in deed, and in truth, 1 John 3.18.
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In deed, that our charity may be profitable, and in truth, that our charity may be sincere and fervent. Therefore away in the second place with the comfortlesse charity of the Tongue.
In deed, that our charity may be profitable, and in truth, that our charity may be sincere and fervent. Therefore away in the second place with the comfortless charity of the Tongue.
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Thirdly, if true charity must be fervent, Away with the extended charity of the Hand, the charity of Scribes and Pharisees that give onely to be seen of men;
Thirdly, if true charity must be fervent, Away with the extended charity of the Hand, the charity of Scribes and Pharisees that give only to be seen of men;
who although many a poor soul may have been refreshed by their Almes, & clothed in their Liveries, and recovered by their Physick; yet at the last account they will find, they had as good never have given at all,
who although many a poor soul may have been refreshed by their Alms, & clothed in their Liveries, and recovered by their Physic; yet At the last account they will find, they had as good never have given At all,
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though we take in those also which •portunity or custome, which pride or vain-glory, or any other •arisaical motives of beneficence may bring into the poor mans Store-house.
though we take in those also which •portunity or custom, which pride or vainglory, or any other •arisaical motives of beneficence may bring into the poor men Storehouse.
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I onely tell the rich the best way to husband their charity, and that they may at the same rate, purchase to their own hearts and consciences, the true satisfaction of Christian and religious benefactours, as they now give to buy onely the ayre of a good name and the vain reputation of munificence. It is but onely altering the disposition of the Heart, the Hand hath already learn'd its duty.
I only tell the rich the best Way to husband their charity, and that they may At the same rate, purchase to their own hearts and Consciences, the true satisfaction of Christian and religious benefactors, as they now give to buy only the air of a good name and the vain reputation of munificence. It is but only altering the disposition of the Heart, the Hand hath already learned its duty.
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And unlesse the heart be changed, you may call it vanity and ostentation, but you exceedingly wrong this sweet and spiritual grace of Christianity to call it charity.
And unless the heart be changed, you may call it vanity and ostentation, but you exceedingly wrong this sweet and spiritual grace of Christianity to call it charity.
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And if this seems a mystery and a soloecisme against the common dialect of the World, to deny almes-deeds to be charity, go and learn the meaning of S. Pauls Paradox, 1 Cor. 13.3. That a man may give all his goods to feed the poor, and yet have no charity:
And if this seems a mystery and a solecism against the Common dialect of the World, to deny almsdeeds to be charity, go and Learn the meaning of S. Paul's Paradox, 1 Cor. 13.3. That a man may give all his goods to feed the poor, and yet have no charity:
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if we did not see the Nail and the Hammer we should be ready enough to call this pure compassion: but when we read of the fatal effect of this kindnesse,
if we did not see the Nail and the Hammer we should be ready enough to call this pure compassion: but when we read of the fatal Effect of this kindness,
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how should we wrong the integrity and simplicity of this lovely grace, to give to such usages the name of charity? And when I consider how many Jaels favours are bestowed in the World, only upon a designe to work in Men the greater confidence of their fidelity, that so they might destroy with the greater assurance and advantage, I cannot but think it high time to preach up the charity of the heart: and to tell you that the liberality of the hand alone, is nothing but the price of hypocrisie, nay, perhaps, it may be the very pretexts of treachery, a piece of charity which the Devil practised, who had good nature enough to offer Christ the glories of the world,
how should we wrong the integrity and simplicity of this lovely grace, to give to such usages the name of charity? And when I Consider how many Jaels favours Are bestowed in the World, only upon a Design to work in Men the greater confidence of their Fidis, that so they might destroy with the greater assurance and advantage, I cannot but think it high time to preach up the charity of the heart: and to tell you that the liberality of the hand alone, is nothing but the price of hypocrisy, nay, perhaps, it may be the very pretexts of treachery, a piece of charity which the devil practised, who had good nature enough to offer christ the Glories of the world,
and the same foul spirit that once thought to make Job curse God by Taking, now tryes whether he can make our Saviour blesse the Devil by Giving. And even such,
and the same foul Spirit that once Thought to make Job curse God by Taking, now tries whither he can make our Saviour bless the devil by Giving. And even such,
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Now in one word of Exhortation; if Charity must bee fervent, Bee yee then NONLATINALPHABET, kindly affectioned one towards another with brotherly love;
Now in one word of Exhortation; if Charity must be fervent, be ye then, kindly affectioned one towards Another with brotherly love;
rest not in the cold formalities of vulgar freindship, nor in the outward complements, or uncertain offices of Love; but let your hearts erne over your brothers necessities,
rest not in the cold formalities of Vulgar friendship, nor in the outward compliments, or uncertain Offices of Love; but let your hearts yearn over your Brother's necessities,
doutless Religion makes Charity a very secret and mentall grace, when it's call'd in Scripture by the name of Bowels, Col 3.12. Put on therefore (as the elect of God holy and beloved,) Bowels of mercy:
doubtless Religion makes Charity a very secret and mental grace, when it's called in Scripture by the name of Bowels, Col 3.12. Put on Therefore (as the elect of God holy and Beloved,) Bowels of mercy:
and in another place, to shew us whence every outward act of Charity should proceed, the denyall of assistance to the poor and needy is called a shutting up of our Bowels. 1 Joh. 3.17.
and in Another place, to show us whence every outward act of Charity should proceed, the denial of assistance to the poor and needy is called a shutting up of our Bowels. 1 John 3.17.
how dwelleth the love of God in him? the holy Ghost in this place takes no notice of any of those equivocal productions of Charity, which may proceed either from custome, importunity or vain-glory; accounting no ourward office of Love worth naming,
how dwells the love of God in him? the holy Ghost in this place Takes no notice of any of those equivocal productions of Charity, which may proceed either from custom, importunity or vainglory; accounting no ourward office of Love worth naming,
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and it is as improper for men to love with their hands, or to love with their tongues, as it is to see with their ears, or hear with their eyes. Which secret and sacred seat of this divine grace, the holy Apostle evidently discovers, 1 Tim. 1.5. Where hee calls it Charity out of a pure heart, a good Conscience and faith unfained: Outward offices of love, where they are found alone, are but Charity's out of uncleane hands, but the true Apostolical Christian Love, is Charity out of a prue heart: Excellently expressed by God, Isa. 58.10. where he calls it a drawing out of the soul to the hungry;
and it is as improper for men to love with their hands, or to love with their tongues, as it is to see with their ears, or hear with their eyes. Which secret and sacred seat of this divine grace, the holy Apostle evidently discovers, 1 Tim. 1.5. Where he calls it Charity out of a pure heart, a good Conscience and faith unfeigned: Outward Offices of love, where they Are found alone, Are but Charity's out of unclean hands, but the true Apostolical Christian Love, is Charity out of a prue heart: Excellently expressed by God, Isaiah 58.10. where he calls it a drawing out of the soul to the hungry;
and by this means how slender and narrow soever thy share is of the good things of this World, thou shalt discover a rich fountain of Love, sufficient to answer all the necessities of thy brethren;
and by this means how slender and narrow soever thy share is of the good things of this World, thou shalt discover a rich fountain of Love, sufficient to answer all the necessities of thy brothers;
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then thou shalt bee as a spring of waters, whose waters fayl not: which leads us to the last construction of NONLATINALPHABET protended or lasting Charity.
then thou shalt be as a spring of waters, whose waters fail not: which leads us to the last construction of portended or lasting Charity.
nor cease upon any personal indignities or disobligements, but it is in the Philosophers phrase, pertinax bonitas, a grace, which as no worldly inducements wrought in us,
nor cease upon any personal indignities or disobligements, but it is in the Philosophers phrase, Pertinax bonitas, a grace, which as no worldly inducements wrought in us,
so no worldly discouragement, can blast, but it is NONLATINALPHABET, lasting and perpetual Charity; which construction of the word, I need not crave aide of profane Authors to justifie,
so no worldly discouragement, can blast, but it is, lasting and perpetual Charity; which construction of the word, I need not crave aid of profane Authors to justify,
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though Suidas and others frequently use it for jugis and assiduus; but I can give you express Scripture for it, Act. 12.5. Peter was kept in Prison, and NONLATINALPHABET, &c. it is not translated fervent prayer, But Prayer without ceasing was made by the Church to God for him:
though Suidas and Others frequently use it for jugis and assiduus; but I can give you express Scripture for it, Act. 12.5. Peter was kept in Prison, and, etc. it is not translated fervent prayer, But Prayer without ceasing was made by the Church to God for him:
and if NONLATINALPHABET bee Prayer without ceasing, surely NONLATINALPHABET may bee translated, as well, Charity without ceasing, not concluded by our own interests or our Brothers discourtesies,
and if be Prayer without ceasing, surely may be translated, as well, Charity without ceasing, not concluded by our own interests or our Brother's discourtesies,
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but it ought to bee a perpetual and a durable duty, like our Saviours, who when he loves us once, hee loves us unto the end, Ioh. 13.10. The cause of all the dissolutions or corruptions of natural bodies ariseth from the fighting and victory of contrary principles, which is the reason we say in Philosophy, That God who is a simple being must needs be Eternal. Now though natural charity like natural bodies, is destroy'd by contraries, by an unworthy reproach, or an ungrateful return, or an uncivil affront, or any other personal injury;
but it ought to be a perpetual and a durable duty, like our Saviors, who when he loves us once, he loves us unto the end, John 13.10. The cause of all the dissolutions or corruptions of natural bodies arises from the fighting and victory of contrary principles, which is the reason we say in Philosophy, That God who is a simple being must needs be Eternal. Now though natural charity like natural bodies, is destroyed by contraries, by an unworthy reproach, or an ungrateful return, or an Uncivil affront, or any other personal injury;
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it can take pleasure in reproaches, and joy in persecutions; it can love enemies, and blesse persecutors, and pray for the spightful and malicious NONLATINALPHABET,
it can take pleasure in Reproaches, and joy in persecutions; it can love enemies, and bless persecutors, and pray for the spiteful and malicious,
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and therefore the next word is NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Cor. 13.7, 8. It suffereth All things, it endureth All things, and therefore it followes, Charity never faileth: and how can we imagine that any thing can destroy that which even Enemies improve.
and Therefore the next word is, 1 Cor. 13.7, 8. It suffers All things, it Endureth All things, and Therefore it follows, Charity never Faileth: and how can we imagine that any thing can destroy that which even Enemies improve.
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But thou wilt say 'tis true, such or such an one was once my Brother in sincere and holy profession, but now he hath broke that relation and turned prophane and dissolute: yet love him still,
But thou wilt say it's true, such or such an one was once my Brother in sincere and holy profession, but now he hath broke that Relation and turned profane and dissolute: yet love him still,
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yes, love him still, for he is yet thy Brother-Christian: Nay, but he is as bad as bad may be, he is degenerated into plain Atheism, and so hath violated all Relations;
yes, love him still, for he is yet thy Brother-Christian: Nay, but he is as bad as bad may be, he is degenerated into plain Atheism, and so hath violated all Relations;
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yes, love him still, for he is yet thy Brother-Creature, nay, thy Brother-Man, and hath more of the lineaments and image of God in him then all the unreasonable creatures of the world besides;
yes, love him still, for he is yet thy Brother-Creature, nay, thy Brother-Man, and hath more of the lineaments and image of God in him then all the unreasonable creatures of the world beside;
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This argument is excellently pursued by the Stoick, NONLATINALPHABET, as every thing, so every person hath two handles, or two capacities; and if thy charity cannot lay hold on the one,
This argument is excellently pursued by the Stoic,, as every thing, so every person hath two handles, or two capacities; and if thy charity cannot lay hold on the one,
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for thus (as we say in our English phrase) thou takest the Pitcher by the wrong ear, & thy Brother in that capacity in which thou canst not bear him, NONLATINALPHABET,
for thus (as we say in our English phrase) thou Takest the Pitcher by the wrong ear, & thy Brother in that capacity in which thou Canst not bear him,,
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but rather under this relation as he is thy Brother, born of the same Mother, nursed with the same Milk, disciplined in the same family, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. and so shalt thou receive him in that capacity in which thy charity will well bear him.
but rather under this Relation as he is thy Brother, born of the same Mother, nursed with the same Milk, disciplined in the same family,, etc. and so shalt thou receive him in that capacity in which thy charity will well bear him.
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But Thirdly true charity is durable, because it hath the discerning faculty to distinguish between the person and the fact: so that all disobligements that are committed against love, are received, not as the effects of the person, but of his evil disposition,
But Thirdly true charity is durable, Because it hath the discerning faculty to distinguish between the person and the fact: so that all disobligements that Are committed against love, Are received, not as the effects of the person, but of his evil disposition,
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By which meanes all the provocations offered against the endeerments of charity, are received as extrinsick to that relation in which we love our Brother,
By which means all the provocations offered against the endearments of charity, Are received as extrinsic to that Relation in which we love our Brother,
when he considered that they had such depraved apprehensions of good and evil, of pleasures and grief, of honour and ignominy, of life and death, NONLATINALPHABET, I shall not wonder (saith he) nor think it a strange thing,
when he considered that they had such depraved apprehensions of good and evil, of pleasures and grief, of honour and ignominy, of life and death,, I shall not wonder (Says he) nor think it a strange thing,
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if such a man commits such evil actions, to wit, of injustice or violence, of intemperance or riot, of indulgence or pusillanimity, NONLATINALPHABET, Its a shame for a man to be affected with wonder and amazement to see a Fig-tree bring forth figs:
if such a man commits such evil actions, to wit, of injustice or violence, of intemperance or riot, of indulgence or pusillanimity,, Its a shame for a man to be affected with wonder and amazement to see a Fig tree bring forth figs:
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and that such corrupt affections do as naturally bring forth such fruit, as the Fig-tree doth Figs, we shall finde little cause to be angry with our Brother:
and that such corrupt affections do as naturally bring forth such fruit, as the Fig tree does Figs, we shall find little cause to be angry with our Brother:
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But like good Physicians, we shall respect and love the person whilest we seek to cure his disease: and like good Pilots in a Tempest, we shall not fret at the cause,
But like good Physicians, we shall respect and love the person whilst we seek to cure his disease: and like good Pilots in a Tempest, we shall not fret At the cause,
and by this meanes our charity towards our Brethren will become very constant and durable. Which is much according to our Saviours doctrine, Luke 17.4.
and by this means our charity towards our Brothers will become very constant and durable. Which is much according to our Saviors Doctrine, Lycia 17.4.
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it is an evident signe that our love is but moral, or rather base and mercenary; and not that noble, free, and generous grace of Christian charity in the Text,
it is an evident Signen that our love is but moral, or rather base and mercenary; and not that noble, free, and generous grace of Christian charity in the Text,
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And thus have we finished the Third part of our Text, the Qualification of the duty, shewing you out of this one word NONLATINALPHABET both the extension, intension and protension of Christian Charity.
And thus have we finished the Third part of our Text, the Qualification of the duty, showing you out of this one word both the extension, intention and protension of Christian Charity.
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The Fourth and Last particular, is the Reciprocation of the duty NONLATINALPHABET Among your selves: The Love of Gods children is no single solitary act,
The Fourth and Last particular, is the Reciprocation of the duty Among your selves: The Love of God's children is no single solitary act,
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but it consists in returnes and mutual commerces: Let us love one another. 1 John 4.7. Bee kindly affectioned one to another, Rom. 12.10. This is the message that we heard from the beginning, that we should love one another: 1 John 3.11. and so again v. 23. and indeed, where is not reciprocation required where ever the holy Ghost treats upon this subject of Love? The Apostle calls it Col. 3.14. The Bond of perfection, even such a bond that knits the whole world together, and the world to God;
but it consists in returns and mutual commerces: Let us love one Another. 1 John 4.7. be kindly affectioned one to Another, Rom. 12.10. This is the message that we herd from the beginning, that we should love one Another: 1 John 3.11. and so again v. 23. and indeed, where is not reciprocation required where ever the holy Ghost treats upon this Subject of Love? The Apostle calls it Col. 3.14. The Bound of perfection, even such a bound that knits the Whole world together, and the world to God;
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If hee chastiseth us, we are humbled, and reformed; if he loads us with his blessings, we prayse and give thanks; if hee Threatens, wee tremble; if he commands, we obey,; But if he loves us, he desires nothing more,
If he Chastiseth us, we Are humbled, and reformed; if he loads us with his blessings, we praise and give thanks; if he Threatens, we tremble; if he commands, we obey,; But if he loves us, he Desires nothing more,
besiege such a one round with favours and instances of Love, if one courtesy wil not gain him, try a Second, and a Third and fourth, till thou hast so beset him with the testimonies of thy love, that hee shall bee able to turn himself no wayes from thee,
besiege such a one round with favours and instances of Love, if one courtesy will not gain him, try a Second, and a Third and fourth, till thou hast so beset him with the testimonies of thy love, that he shall be able to turn himself not ways from thee,
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If thy enemy hunger, feed him, if he thirst, give him drink, for in so doing, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head (that is) in the sence of some Expositors, by multiplying acts of kindness upon thy adversary, thou shalt at the last enkindle in him the same kind affection towards thee,
If thy enemy hunger, feed him, if he thirst, give him drink, for in so doing, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head (that is) in the sense of Some Expositors, by multiplying acts of kindness upon thy adversary, thou shalt At the last enkindle in him the same kind affection towards thee,
Before, to wit, in the 3. verse, the Apostle spake of their conversation, in times past among the Gentiles, when they walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of Wine, &c. but here hee speaks of them,
Before, to wit, in the 3. verse, the Apostle spoke of their Conversation, in times passed among the Gentiles, when they walked in lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of Wine, etc. but Here he speaks of them,
and now bee sure you have Charity among your selves; Sons of the same Father, members of the same Church, sprinkled with the same Baptisme, nurs'd by the same M nistery, sucking the milke of the same Word, sanctified by the same Spirit, saved by the same IESUS; Bee sure have Charity among your selves: With the world, Rom. 12.18. It comes in with an If it bee possible, and as much as in you lies:
and now be sure you have Charity among your selves; Sons of the same Father, members of the same Church, sprinkled with the same Baptism, nursed by the same M nistery, sucking the milk of the same Word, sanctified by the same Spirit, saved by the same IESUS; be sure have Charity among your selves: With the world, Rom. 12.18. It comes in with an If it be possible, and as much as in you lies:
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And as for the preservation and good of the common beeing of nature, the God of nature hath ordered, that every single b•ing, shall upon occasion forsake its own proper inclination for the benefit of the natural Universe: so in a higher degree, to shew the prerogative of the sacred body of Saints in the region of Religion, God hath made even the Lawes of common Nature, to bee superseded for their behoof and service;
And as for the preservation and good of the Common being of nature, the God of nature hath ordered, that every single b•ing, shall upon occasion forsake its own proper inclination for the benefit of the natural Universe: so in a higher degree, to show the prerogative of the sacred body of Saints in the region of Religion, God hath made even the Laws of Common Nature, to be superseded for their behoof and service;
Thus did hee when hee made the Rock flow, the Sun return, The Sea divide, the fire not to burn, the Lions not to devour, the Viper not to sting, and many instances of the like nature to shew us,
Thus did he when he made the Rock flow, the Sun return, The Sea divide, the fire not to burn, the Lions not to devour, the Viper not to sting, and many instances of the like nature to show us,
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how even by the institution and secret instinct from God, the mere sensitive and inanimate Creatures, do with all readiness forsake their own natures and inclinations, to love and serve the more sacred Interest of Gods Church and People: And shall the Rock give water to Israel? and shall wee, more obdurate then Rocks, deny a cup of cold water to one of Christs Disciples? Shall the raging Seas bee a wall and Bulwark of protection to Gods People? and shall Torrentes Belial, the flood of wicked men betray & overwhelm them? Shal the savage Lions be a guard to Gods Daniels? and shal more cruel man devour them? what a strange, wild, savage Creature is this Beast call'd man? that is less concern'd in the good and welfare of Gods Church and People,
how even by the Institution and secret instinct from God, the mere sensitive and inanimate Creatures, do with all readiness forsake their own nature's and inclinations, to love and serve the more sacred Interest of God's Church and People: And shall the Rock give water to Israel? and shall we, more obdurate then Rocks, deny a cup of cold water to one of Christ Disciples? Shall the raging Seas be a wall and Bulwark of protection to God's People? and shall Torrents Belial, the flood of wicked men betray & overwhelm them? Shall the savage Lions be a guard to God's Daniel's? and shall more cruel man devour them? what a strange, wild, savage Creature is this Beast called man? that is less concerned in the good and welfare of God's Church and People,
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I find St. Paul, Philem. 12. call Onesimus (Pbilemons servant) his own Bowels, and even such is every Christian to his Christian Brother in the womb of Gods Church, and therefore uncharitable divisions among such brethren, are no better then spiritual convulsions in our own Bowels, which many times prove as mortall, as painful Diseases, even to the ruine of that Church that endures them:
I find Saint Paul, Philemon 12. call Onesimus (Pbilemons servant) his own Bowels, and even such is every Christian to his Christian Brother in the womb of God's Church, and Therefore uncharitable divisions among such brothers, Are no better then spiritual convulsions in our own Bowels, which many times prove as Mortal, as painful Diseases, even to the ruin of that Church that endures them:
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I am not come hither to bee an unwelcom Prophet in a day of gladness; I shall only tell you what I find in the Gospel, Matt. 24.12. where one great signe of the destruction of the Temple, is the coldness of Charity, The love of many shall wax cold;
I am not come hither to be an unwelcome Prophet in a day of gladness; I shall only tell you what I find in the Gospel, Matt. 24.12. where one great Signen of the destruction of the Temple, is the coldness of Charity, The love of many shall wax cold;
and downfall of a Church, then the unnatulal fomenting of Schismes, Factions, and animosities between Brethren of the same faith and profession; when these things come to pass, then down goes the Temple, The sincere profession of Godliness troden under-foot, and Religion made no other use of,
and downfall of a Church, then the unnatulal fomenting of Schisms, Factions, and animosities between Brothers of the same faith and profession; when these things come to pass, then down Goes the Temple, The sincere profession of Godliness trodden underfoot, and Religion made no other use of,
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Wherefore to conclude all, if wee bear good will to Sion, if wee tender the honor of God, or welfare of Religion, or the Peace and quiet of our own souls, let us pursue with all holy and devout Zeal,
Wherefore to conclude all, if we bear good will to Sion, if we tender the honour of God, or welfare of Religion, or the Peace and quiet of our own Souls, let us pursue with all holy and devout Zeal,
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after this grace of Christian Charity (if it bee possible) with all men; but above all things, amongst our selves. And then what ever our corporal provisions shall this day bee, it is this holy Love that will bee our good Cheer. Whereby our Feast wil deserve the same Encomium which Hugo de Sancto Victore gives of the Feast of a good Conscience;
After this grace of Christian Charity (if it be possible) with all men; but above all things, among our selves. And then what ever our corporal provisions shall this day be, it is this holy Love that will be our good Cheer. Whereby our Feast will deserve the same Encomium which Hugo de Sancto Victore gives of the Feast of a good Conscience;
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It wil bee Titulus Religionis, Templum Solomonis, Ager Benedictionis, Hortus deliciarum, gaudium Angelorum, Arca foederis, Aula Dei, & Habitaculum Spiritus Sancti.
It will be Titulus Religion, Templum Solomonis, Ager Benedictionis, Hortis deliciarum, gaudium Angels, Arca Fœderis, Aula Dei, & Habitaculum Spiritus Sancti.
It will bee as the Title and prospect of Religion, the Temple of Solomon, the Field of Blessing, the Garden of Delights, the joy of Angels, the Ark of the Covenant, the Court of God,
It will be as the Title and prospect of Religion, the Temple of Solomon, the Field of Blessing, the Garden of Delights, the joy of Angels, the Ark of the Covenant, the Court of God,
