The saints fulnesse of joy in their fellowship with God presented in a sermon preached July 21. 1646. before the Honorable House of Commons in Margarets Westminster, being the day appointed for thankesgiving for the surrender of Oxford. By the least of saints, and the meanest of the ministers of the Gospel, W. Cradock.
and I suppose that we (I meane the Ministers) that are called hither by you, are intended to be (as the Scripture saith) as furtherers of your joy. But truly, Beloved, those mercies of themselves that are in your thoughts,
and I suppose that we (I mean the Ministers) that Are called hither by you, Are intended to be (as the Scripture Says) as furtherers of your joy. But truly, beloved, those Mercies of themselves that Are in your thoughts,
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and that have been spoken of here already at large, (I meane those victories, and surrenders of Garrisons &c.) though I confesse they be very great, and glorious,
and that have been spoken of Here already At large, (I mean those victories, and surrenders of Garrisons etc.) though I confess they be very great, and glorious,
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Therefore my designe at this time is (as God shall inable me) to raise you up a little above all these things, to lead you to spirituall joy, which indeed is the onely true joy, at least the fountaine of all joy.
Therefore my Design At this time is (as God shall inable me) to raise you up a little above all these things, to led you to spiritual joy, which indeed is the only true joy, At least the fountain of all joy.
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For take any other joy and abstract it from its spiritualities, then indeed you may say of it with Solomon, it is but as the crackling of thornes; it is light, short, superficiall,
For take any other joy and abstract it from its spiritualities, then indeed you may say of it with Solomon, it is but as the crackling of thorns; it is Light, short, superficial,
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Therefore as I would not put you out of your way of rejoycing, so I wish I could scrue you up to the truest joy, that is, to the most spirituall joy, which is fully laid downe here in my text.
Therefore as I would not put you out of your Way of rejoicing, so I wish I could scrue you up to the Truest joy, that is, to the most spiritual joy, which is Fully laid down Here in my text.
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or the places of their habitation, (as Paul and Peter and other Apostles doe) yet he styles them by a glorious title, viz. Beleivers, as you may see 1 John 5. 13. These things have I written unto you that beleive on the name of the Sonne of God &c.
or the places of their habitation, (as Paul and Peter and other Apostles do) yet he styles them by a glorious title, viz. Believers, as you may see 1 John 5. 13. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God etc.
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This you shall see if you compare 1 John 5. 13. with this 1 John 1. The other thing that the Apostle aimes at is, to increase Christian and spirituall love betweene one beleiver and another.
This you shall see if you compare 1 John 5. 13. with this 1 John 1. The other thing that the Apostle aims At is, to increase Christian and spiritual love between one believer and Another.
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And this he speakes much of throughout the Epistle, especially in the 3. and 4. chap. I shall not at all at this time meddle with this latter, my businesse lieth wholly in the former.
And this he speaks much of throughout the Epistle, especially in the 3. and 4. chap. I shall not At all At this time meddle with this latter, my business lies wholly in the former.
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Now the only meanes and way that the Apostle here takes to attaine to this his aime is by discovering, or laying open Jesus Christ clearely and fully unto them, as we see ver. 1, 2, 3. That which was from the beginning, which wee have heard, which wee have seen with our eyes, which wee have looked upon,
Now the only means and Way that the Apostle Here Takes to attain to this his aim is by discovering, or laying open jesus christ clearly and Fully unto them, as we see for. 1, 2, 3. That which was from the beginning, which we have herd, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
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And therefore he useth an elogie for his person which of all other is the most comprehensive that I know in Scripture, he calls him the Word: and then withall he sets him out with his graces,
And Therefore he uses an eulogy for his person which of all other is the most comprehensive that I know in Scripture, he calls him the Word: and then withal he sets him out with his graces,
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and the priviledges we have by him, comprehending them all in the word Eternall life. For as of all the titles that doe expresse the personall excellencies of the Lord Christ that is the most glorious NONLATINALPHABET the word: so of all that hold forth the priviledges that wee have by him, there is not one word that expresseth them so fully as this of Eternall life; for it containes,
and the privileges we have by him, comprehending them all in the word Eternal life. For as of all the titles that do express the personal excellencies of the Lord christ that is the most glorious the word: so of all that hold forth the privileges that we have by him, there is not one word that Expresses them so Fully as this of Eternal life; for it contains,
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but he sets him forth with a great deale of evidence and assurance; therefore he saith, That which was from the begininng, which we have HEARD, which we have SEEN with our eyes, which we have looked upon &c. The meaning is not properly, that John having been an Apostle with Christ, did sometimes handle him,
but he sets him forth with a great deal of evidence and assurance; Therefore he Says, That which was from the beginning, which we have HERD, which we have SEEN with our eyes, which we have looked upon etc. The meaning is not properly, that John having been an Apostle with christ, did sometime handle him,
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& sometimes lay in his bosome, and so this to be understood in a corporall way; but the meaning I conceive is this, we have knowne Jesus Christ, he hath been so revealed to us, with that fulnesse of assurance, with that perspicuity and clearenesse;
& sometime lay in his bosom, and so this to be understood in a corporal Way; but the meaning I conceive is this, we have known jesus christ, he hath been so revealed to us, with that fullness of assurance, with that perspicuity and clearness;
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that as in naturall things, you have many senses concur together, to discover them, as eyes, eares, hands, &c. these things are very sure and certaine:
that as in natural things, you have many Senses concur together, to discover them, as eyes, ears, hands, etc. these things Are very sure and certain:
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for as Jesus Christ by the Spirit of God had been made knowne in that cleare manner with that certainty to John, so he goeth about to cleare him with the same assurance also to other beleivers, that they also might have fellowship with the Father,
for as jesus christ by the Spirit of God had been made known in that clear manner with that certainty to John, so he Goes about to clear him with the same assurance also to other believers, that they also might have fellowship with the Father,
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Secondly, an Asseveration (if I may so call it,) to this blessed Assertion, TRVLY saith he, and truly our fellowship is with the Father &c. though I confesse the Greeke word NONLATINALPHABET is not so emphaticall as our word [ truly ] in English,
Secondly, an Asseveration (if I may so call it,) to this blessed Assertion, TRULY Says he, and truly our fellowship is with the Father etc. though I confess the Greek word is not so emphatical as our word [ truly ] in English,
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and observing the vehemency of his expression, we have seen and tasted and handled the word of life, we may well call [ truly ] a kind of Asseveration to this Assertion.
and observing the vehemency of his expression, we have seen and tasted and handled the word of life, we may well call [ truly ] a kind of Asseveration to this Assertion.
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I write not these things to boast of, and make a shew, but I am forced to write these things because I see with so much certainty the excellency that is in Jesus Christ,
I write not these things to boast of, and make a show, but I am forced to write these things Because I see with so much certainty the excellency that is in jesus christ,
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and doe taste so much sweetnesse in communion, and fellowship with him, that I cannot chuse but write thus unto you that you also may have fellowship with him.
and do taste so much sweetness in communion, and fellowship with him, that I cannot choose but write thus unto you that you also may have fellowship with him.
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I will stand no longer upon the explication and division of the words, there is enough already said to lead us to many wholsome blessed truthes that lie in and about these words,
I will stand no longer upon the explication and division of the words, there is enough already said to led us to many wholesome blessed truths that lie in and about these words,
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and the clearenesse of divine manifestations, therefore the Ancients compare him to an Eagle; now John in his whole Epistle medleth not with controversies, (especially about outward and externall things,) but being wholly spirituall, he writes altogether spiritually, about spirituall substantiall things from the beginning to the end.
and the clearness of divine manifestations, Therefore the Ancients compare him to an Eagl; now John in his Whole Epistle meddleth not with controversies, (especially about outward and external things,) but being wholly spiritual, he writes altogether spiritually, about spiritual substantial things from the beginning to the end.
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whereas divers conceive that it is their spiritualnesse, the excellency of their grace, that they are carried on in Pulpits and Presses so vehemently in wrangling and striving about external things, it is to be feared that much of that zeale, violence, and labour is fleshly;
whereas diverse conceive that it is their spiritualness, the excellency of their grace, that they Are carried on in Pulpits and Presses so vehemently in wrangling and striving about external things, it is to be feared that much of that zeal, violence, and labour is fleshly;
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and were wee more spirituall, hundreds (I beleive) of those Questions would be removed, that lie now like stumbling blocks in our way, according to that in the 2. of this Epist. ver. 10. He that loves his brother abideth in the light,
and were we more spiritual, hundreds (I believe) of those Questions would be removed, that lie now like stumbling blocks in our Way, according to that in the 2. of this Epistle ver. 10. He that loves his brother Abideth in the Light,
or in any point of godlinesse whatsoever, is the spirituall promulgation, manifestation or declaration of Jesus Christ in his person, excellencies and Priviledges, doings and sufferings &c. This is the best meanes;
or in any point of godliness whatsoever, is the spiritual Promulgation, manifestation or declaration of jesus christ in his person, excellencies and Privileges, doings and sufferings etc. This is the best means;
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therefore John useth onely that, he layes down Jesus Christ as one that had beene seene, heard, & felt, (as it were) to be the NONLATINALPHABET, the eternall word that brought eternal life,
Therefore John uses only that, he lays down jesus christ as one that had been seen, herd, & felt, (as it were) to be the, the Eternal word that brought Eternal life,
and he expects that this should worke in the soule faith, joy &c. I beseech you beare with mee beloved, I feare we spend a great deale of our time almost in vaine,
and he expects that this should work in the soul faith, joy etc. I beseech you bear with me Beloved, I Fear we spend a great deal of our time almost in vain,
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but if we did study to open Iesus Christ fully to the soule, if we did lift up the Brazen Serpent so as poore people might behold him, we should not need the tenth part of those meanes, exhortations,
but if we did study to open Iesus christ Fully to the soul, if we did lift up the Brazen Serpent so as poor people might behold him, we should not need the tenth part of those means, exhortations,
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the neerer that, the better) the Apostles when they went forth to preach they told them a story (if I may so speake with reverence) of one Jesus Christ that was the word of God,
the nearer that, the better) the Apostles when they went forth to preach they told them a story (if I may so speak with Reverence) of one jesus christ that was the word of God,
and that was become man, and how he was crucified at Jerusalem, and how he was raised from the dead, and all this in a plaine, simple, spirituall way and manner,
and that was become man, and how he was Crucified At Jerusalem, and how he was raised from the dead, and all this in a plain, simple, spiritual Way and manner,
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Faith is not wrought so much in a rationall way, (I meane in a way of ratiocination) as by the Spirit of God comming upon the soules of people by the relation,
Faith is not wrought so much in a rational Way, (I mean in a Way of ratiocination) as by the Spirit of God coming upon the Souls of people by the Relation,
As Moses lifted up the Serpent in the wildernesse, even so must the Sonne of man be lifted up, that whosoever beleiveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
As Moses lifted up the Serpent in the Wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
You know the very beholding of the brazen Serpent, when people were stung, God so ordered it that the very beholding should bring help (though we know not how) to those that were wounded,
You know the very beholding of the brazen Serpent, when people were stung, God so ordered it that the very beholding should bring help (though we know not how) to those that were wounded,
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and stung by those Serpents: so God hath ordained in his blessed wisdome that the discovery of Jesus Christ, the beholding of him, the eying of him by faith, should be that, which shall transforme us into his image,
and stung by those Serpents: so God hath ordained in his blessed Wisdom that the discovery of jesus christ, the beholding of him, the Eyeing of him by faith, should be that, which shall transform us into his image,
Hence it is that in Scripture all godlinesse and every point of godlinesse, is often called the knowledge of Christ. For instance, justification in Scripture is called the knowledge of Christ; By his knowlede shall my righteous servant justifie many.
Hence it is that in Scripture all godliness and every point of godliness, is often called the knowledge of christ. For instance, justification in Scripture is called the knowledge of christ; By his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many.
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After that by the knowledge of Jesus Christ they were cleansed from their sins &c. Truly, Beloved, every grace is comprehended in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, did we know Jesus Christ aright, savingly, spiritually, effectually, we should be full of faith, full of godly feare, full of humility, full of self-deniall, full of diligence,
After that by the knowledge of jesus christ they were cleansed from their Sins etc. Truly, beloved, every grace is comprehended in the knowledge of jesus christ, did we know jesus christ aright, savingly, spiritually, effectually, we should be full of faith, full of godly Fear, full of humility, full of self-denial, full of diligence,
therefore it is said that faith is the evidence of things not seen, of things invisible; he doth not say that faith is an opinion, a probability, a conjecture or a wild guesse, but faith (saith he) is the evidence of things not seen, that is, of things that by naturall reason you cannot see,
Therefore it is said that faith is the evidence of things not seen, of things invisible; he does not say that faith is an opinion, a probability, a conjecture or a wild guess, but faith (Says he) is the evidence of things not seen, that is, of things that by natural reason you cannot see,
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And thence (Beloved) you see that godly men in all ages have been so free to part with their credit, to renounce their profit, to lay downe their lives, for spirituall things sake:
And thence (beloved) you see that godly men in all ages have been so free to part with their credit, to renounce their profit, to lay down their lives, for spiritual things sake:
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now did they not apprehend a reality and certainty in them, surely they were no lesse then mad men, to forgoe substances for shadowes. It were no lesse then madnesse for a man to give himselfe up to be a prisener,
now did they not apprehend a reality and certainty in them, surely they were no less then mad men, to forgo substances for shadows. It were no less then madness for a man to give himself up to be a prisener,
when he might be free, to be a foole when he might be accounted wife, to be poore when he might be rich, if he did not see a reality in spirituall things for which he willingly forsakes and leaves all these other.
when he might be free, to be a fool when he might be accounted wife, to be poor when he might be rich, if he did not see a reality in spiritual things for which he willingly forsakes and leaves all these other.
The Saints in all ages have done so, wee read in the Epistle to the Hebrew of Moses and Abraham how they forsooke all, Abraham forsooke his countrey, Moses forsooke Pharaohs house, and they were no children;
The Saints in all ages have done so, we read in the Epistle to the Hebrew of Moses and Abraham how they forsook all, Abraham forsook his country, Moses forsook Pharaohs house, and they were no children;
for all that chapter hath reference to, and is but an illustration of the first verse: Faith is the evidence of things not seen, and all the rest are examples of the same.
for all that chapter hath Referente to, and is but an illustration of the First verse: Faith is the evidence of things not seen, and all the rest Are Examples of the same.
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but hath not learned Christ, as the truth is in Jesus) requiring him to forsake his credit, and undergoe shame, to forsake his wealth, and be poore &c. this carnall heart having not the Prospective-glasse of faith;
but hath not learned christ, as the truth is in jesus) requiring him to forsake his credit, and undergo shame, to forsake his wealth, and be poor etc. this carnal heart having not the Prospective-glass of faith;
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Beloved, I have knowne in my observation (which it may be hath been too critical in the workes of others) many learned, godly (and otherwise able) Ministers, who took much paines, preached solidly,
beloved, I have known in my observation (which it may be hath been too critical in the works of Others) many learned, godly (and otherwise able) Ministers, who took much pains, preached solidly,
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And this to my apprehension seemed to be the chiefe reason, (as to the worke of man) they never did propose any particular end, or distinct scope to their worke, which indeed they could not well doe as having no spirituall acquaintance with the estates and conditions of their Auditors.
And this to my apprehension seemed to be the chief reason, (as to the work of man) they never did propose any particular end, or distinct scope to their work, which indeed they could not well do as having no spiritual acquaintance with the estates and conditions of their Auditors.
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And those Ministers I have observed to worke most excellently, and labour most succesfully, who have been accustomed to converse most with their hearers.
And those Ministers I have observed to work most excellently, and labour most successfully, who have been accustomed to converse most with their hearers.
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I have also alwaies thought (in reference principally to the discharge of my owne worke) that the meere preaching of two Sermons a weeke as it doth not reach the practise of the Apostles,
I have also always Thought (in Referente principally to the discharge of my own work) that the mere preaching of two Sermons a Week as it does not reach the practice of the Apostles,
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when Gods work doth not prosper in our hands, that yet our judgemnet is with the Lord &c. unlesse we have in all things done the worke of a Minister, which as I said before, is not halfe done till wee have attained to some compleat measure of acquaintance with the soules of our people,
when God's work does not prosper in our hands, that yet our judgemnet is with the Lord etc. unless we have in all things done thee work of a Minister, which as I said before, is not half done till we have attained to Some complete measure of acquaintance with the Souls of our people,
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It was once a speech of a reverend Minister, who (because of the multitude of his hearers was often necessitated to preach in the Ch. yard) That there was not one person in that Congregation whose spirituall estate he did not fully know;
It was once a speech of a reverend Minister, who (Because of the multitude of his hearers was often necessitated to preach in the Christ yard) That there was not one person in that Congregation whose spiritual estate he did not Fully know;
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Our Lord Christ was now going to Heaven from his Disciples, and here in these chapters 14. 15. and 16. he takes a great deale of paines to comfort them, to make them as chearefull as he could, in parting with him,
Our Lord christ was now going to Heaven from his Disciples, and Here in these Chapters 14. 15. and 16. he Takes a great deal of pains to Comfort them, to make them as cheerful as he could, in parting with him,
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And though he did goe to Heaven it should further their prayers, and they should have the Spirit the sooner, the Comforter: And among the rest, he tells them, I am the vine and yee are the branches: there is a world of comfort and joy in that;
And though he did go to Heaven it should further their Prayers, and they should have the Spirit the sooner, the Comforter: And among the rest, he tells them, I am the vine and ye Are the branches: there is a world of Comfort and joy in that;
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though wee goe asunder and are now to part, yet yee are branches graffed into me, nothing can separate us, I am the vine, and my Father is the husbandman, he will have a care that I nourish these branches to everlasting life:
though we go asunder and Are now to part, yet ye Are branches graffed into me, nothing can separate us, I am the vine, and my Father is the husbandman, he will have a care that I nourish these branches to everlasting life:
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and the reason wherefore I tell you all this is, that your joy may be full, that when I am gone to Heaven, you may for ever remember the union that is betweene us, which Heaven and earth and hell shall never breake or dissolve:
and the reason Wherefore I tell you all this is, that your joy may be full, that when I am gone to Heaven, you may for ever Remember the Union that is between us, which Heaven and earth and hell shall never break or dissolve:
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The other is in Joh. 17. 11. compared with ver. 13. our Saviour prayeth there, Holy Father keep them through thine owne Name, those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one as wee are one.
The other is in John 17. 11. compared with for. 13. our Saviour Prayeth there, Holy Father keep them through thine own Name, those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one as we Are one.
but it is more to heare me pray thus for them, for they know, that thou never denyest me any thing, and I pray, that they and I may be kept one for ever,
but it is more to hear me pray thus for them, for they know, that thou never deniest me any thing, and I pray, that they and I may be kept one for ever,
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There are 4. sorts of good, and but foure in the world worth mentioning, (I meane of generall good things which may cause men to rejoyce;) and of those 4, the three first will not bring in fulnesse of joy, they have but a little, short, scanty joy with them;
There Are 4. sorts of good, and but foure in the world worth mentioning, (I mean of general good things which may cause men to rejoice;) and of those 4, the three First will not bring in fullness of joy, they have but a little, short, scanty joy with them;
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The first is outward mercies, as health, wealth, prosperity, victories, peace, deliverances, &c. Beloved, these are outward mercies, temporall mercies, (as we call them) and these (I confesse) bring in some joy to the soule, but not full joy;
The First is outward Mercies, as health, wealth, Prosperity, victories, peace, Deliverances, etc. beloved, these Are outward Mercies, temporal Mercies, (as we call them) and these (I confess) bring in Some joy to the soul, but not full joy;
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I confesse that as the Apostle saith (citing the words of our Lord) it is a more blessed thing to give then to receive, so it is a great deale more happy,
I confess that as the Apostle Says (citing the words of our Lord) it is a more blessed thing to give then to receive, so it is a great deal more happy,
And this is for your comfort (without flatterie be it spoken) I meane our Parliament and our Armyes, it is much I say for your comfort and it may bring a great deale of joy to you, that not onely you have outward mercies, as peace &c. but that you have been the chiefe instruments to procure all our mercies.
And this is for your Comfort (without flattery be it spoken) I mean our Parliament and our Armies, it is much I say for your Comfort and it may bring a great deal of joy to you, that not only you have outward Mercies, as peace etc. but that you have been the chief Instruments to procure all our Mercies.
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if thou have not union and communion with the Father, and his Sonne Jesus Christ, it will be but a poore comfort to thee to say, I have saved a Towne, I have wonne a City, I have subdued such an enemy, reduced such a Garrison, broken such an Army:
if thou have not Union and communion with the Father, and his Son jesus christ, it will be but a poor Comfort to thee to say, I have saved a Town, I have won a city, I have subdued such an enemy, reduced such a Garrison, broken such an Army:
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A second good that men looke on as that which produceth joy, (which is a little higher then the former,) is the common gifts and graces of the Spirit of God,
A second good that men look on as that which Produceth joy, (which is a little higher then the former,) is the Common Gifts and graces of the Spirit of God,
And notwithstanding all these gifts, (yea and the performances or plausible duties which flowe from them) without union with Christ men are but hypocrites, wee may call them so,
And notwithstanding all these Gifts, (yea and the performances or plausible duties which flow from them) without Union with christ men Are but Hypocrites, we may call them so,
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The meaning is not, you shall not at all rejoyce, for Christ to have a company of poore fishermen persecuted in the world, to worke on people so as to dispossesse them of Devills, to heale the sicke &c. doubtlesse they were in a sort allowed to rejoyce,
The meaning is not, you shall not At all rejoice, for christ to have a company of poor fishermen persecuted in the world, to work on people so as to dispossess them of Devils, to heal the sick etc. doubtless they were in a sort allowed to rejoice,
but rather rejoyce that your names are written in Heaven, that is, in a manner the same as if he had said, that you have union and communion with the Father, and his Sonne Jesus Christ.
but rather rejoice that your names Are written in Heaven, that is, in a manner the same as if he had said, that you have Union and communion with the Father, and his Son jesus christ.
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The third good thing wee use to rejoyce in, is farre higher then this, and yet produceth not fulnesse of joy, that is, the saving graces of the Spirit of God.
The third good thing we use to rejoice in, is Far higher then this, and yet Produceth not fullness of joy, that is, the Saving graces of the Spirit of God.
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but it is as meate and drinke to us, as our Lord Christ saith, John 4. yet for all this, there is not, there cannot be fulnesse of joy from the apprehension of any grace,
but it is as meat and drink to us, as our Lord christ Says, John 4. yet for all this, there is not, there cannot be fullness of joy from the apprehension of any grace,
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and imaginations, (for so you may doe) it is but as a dead thing, (as blessed Preston saith,) it is but a creature, and would perish as other creatures, were we not united to a Fountaine of grace, he that hath most grace in him, his grace would die and be extinct.
and Imaginations, (for so you may do) it is but as a dead thing, (as blessed Preston Says,) it is but a creature, and would perish as other creatures, were we not united to a Fountain of grace, he that hath most grace in him, his grace would die and be extinct.
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as David saith, in thy presence is fulnesse of joy, and in the next words, pleasures for evermore. Beloved, there is an end of all the comforts of this world.
as David Says, in thy presence is fullness of joy, and in the next words, pleasures for evermore. beloved, there is an end of all the comforts of this world.
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Whatsoever by way of comparison can be alleadged, concerning the combination of any one thing with another (whatsoever it be in the whole Creation of God) that, and much more, may be said of our union with Jesus Christ.
Whatsoever by Way of comparison can be alleged, Concerning the combination of any one thing with Another (whatsoever it be in the Whole Creation of God) that, and much more, may be said of our Union with jesus christ.
see what one stick is to another being glewed together, see what one friend is to another, (as Jonathan and David that are said to be woven and knit each to other) see how neere the Father and the Child are,
see what one stick is to Another being glued together, see what one friend is to Another, (as Johnathan and David that Are said to be woven and knit each to other) see how near the Father and the Child Are,
how neere the Husband and Wife are one to another, see what union is betweene the branches and the vine, the members and the head, nay one thing more, see what the soule is to the body, such is Christ and so neere is he and neerer to the person of every true beleiver:
how near the Husband and Wife Are one to Another, see what Union is between the branches and the vine, the members and the head, nay one thing more, see what the soul is to the body, such is christ and so near is he and nearer to the person of every true believer:
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Secondly, it is the most reall union, these things make for our joy, for it was not in vaine that Christ spake of these things before he went to Heaven, that their joy might be full) I say it is a most reall union.
Secondly, it is the most real Union, these things make for our joy, for it was not in vain that christ spoke of these things before he went to Heaven, that their joy might be full) I say it is a most real Union.
It is not a notionall union, as some conceive that Christ and wee are united as the object is united to the understanding; for when a man conceives of any thing, that thing is united in an abstracted metaphysicall way to the understanding:
It is not a notional Union, as Some conceive that christ and we Are united as the Object is united to the understanding; for when a man conceives of any thing, that thing is united in an abstracted metaphysical Way to the understanding:
so hypocrites may have a great deale of union with Christ, they may goe far, and have much knowledge, and light in the apprehension of spirituall things.
so Hypocrites may have a great deal of Union with christ, they may go Far, and have much knowledge, and Light in the apprehension of spiritual things.
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You may see the difference of this union, by comparing that union an husband hath with his wife, and that union which his minde and understanding hath with any other person;
You may see the difference of this Union, by comparing that Union an husband hath with his wife, and that Union which his mind and understanding hath with any other person;
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it is not as when a mans understanding conceiveth of another woman, by meere imagination, and thought of her, there is a kind of union betweene her and his understanding:
it is not as when a men understanding conceiveth of Another woman, by mere imagination, and Thought of her, there is a kind of Union between her and his understanding:
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But this is another kind of union that is betweene a man and his wife, by the bond and tye of Matrimony, that is a reall union, that is conceived by some to be the meaning of that place Hos. 2. I will marry thee in faithfulnes & judgement, or in truth, as some read it, I will marry thee in truth: I would not have you think the union betweene Christ and the Saints is nothing but a poore empty Notion or imagination, but I will marry thee in truth, (i.) thou shalt be my wise in reality, as much,
But this is Another kind of Union that is between a man and his wife, by the bound and tie of Matrimony, that is a real Union, that is conceived by Some to be the meaning of that place Hos. 2. I will marry thee in faithfulness & judgement, or in truth, as Some read it, I will marry thee in truth: I would not have you think the Union between christ and the Saints is nothing but a poor empty Notion or imagination, but I will marry thee in truth, (i.) thou shalt be my wise in reality, as much,
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Thirdly, It is a totall union that is betweene Jesus Christ and his poore Saints: (Oh, this is full of comfort if you looke on it spiritually) that is, whole Christ is united to the whole beleever, soule and body.
Thirdly, It is a total Union that is between jesus christ and his poor Saints: (O, this is full of Comfort if you look on it spiritually) that is, Whole christ is united to the Whole believer, soul and body.
Thou art one with him in his Nature, in his Name, thou hast the same Image, and grace, and Spirit in thee as he hath, the same precious promises, the same accesse to God by prayer as he, thou hast the same love of the Father, all that he did or suffered thou hast a share in it, all is thine, thou hast his life and death, as the Apostle saith;
Thou art one with him in his Nature, in his Name, thou hast the same Image, and grace, and Spirit in thee as he hath, the same precious promises, the same access to God by prayer as he, thou hast the same love of the Father, all that he did or suffered thou hast a share in it, all is thine, thou hast his life and death, as the Apostle Says;
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so on thy part he hath thee wholly, thy nature, thy sinnes, the punishment of thy sinnes, thy wrath, thy curse, thy shame; so he would have thee all, thy wit, thy wealth, thy strength, all that thou art, or hast, and canst doe for him, so thou hast Jesus Christ:
so on thy part he hath thee wholly, thy nature, thy Sins, the punishment of thy Sins, thy wrath, thy curse, thy shame; so he would have thee all, thy wit, thy wealth, thy strength, all that thou art, or hast, and Canst do for him, so thou hast jesus christ:
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I will make (saith God) an everlasting Covenant with them, that I will not turne away from them, to doe them good, I will put my feare in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me Jeremiah 32. This is a glorious word,
I will make (Says God) an everlasting Covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good, I will put my Fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me Jeremiah 32. This is a glorious word,
I turne every day towards sin and Satan. Why, saith God, I will put my feare in thy heart, tbat thou shalt not turne away from me, we shall be kept together for evermore, and never separated.
I turn every day towards since and Satan. Why, Says God, I will put my Fear in thy heart, That thou shalt not turn away from me, we shall be kept together for evermore, and never separated.
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and by what you have heard already you may easily convince your selves, that fellowship and union with Jesus Christ, will bring fulnesse of joy to the soule. The uses are these briefly.
and by what you have herd already you may Easily convince your selves, that fellowship and Union with jesus christ, will bring fullness of joy to the soul. The uses Are these briefly.
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he is anointed with the oyle of gladnesse above his fellowes. Christ is Gods fellow, and wee are Christ's fellowes. There is a kind of analogicall proportion (not Geometricall of equalitie,
he is anointed with the oil of gladness above his Fellows. christ is God's fellow, and we Are Christ's Fellows. There is a kind of analogical proportion (not Geometrical of equality,
run them over in your thoughts, and take a view of all Christ, what he is in his Person, in his glory, in his Spirit, in his graces, in his Fathers love, and in the accesse he hath to the Father, in all these with what more you can imagine in Christ, wee are in a sort fellowes with him.
run them over in your thoughts, and take a view of all christ, what he is in his Person, in his glory, in his Spirit, in his graces, in his Father's love, and in the access he hath to the Father, in all these with what more you can imagine in christ, we Are in a sort Fellows with him.
Only with this difference (that you may not stumble) Christ hath the preheminence in all things, every thing in its owne order, The Father is above all, and wee by him:
Only with this difference (that you may not Stumble) christ hath the pre-eminence in all things, every thing in its own order, The Father is above all, and we by him:
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and give you but one glance of what the estate of a Saint is, that is united to Jesus Christ, who in this place would not be a Saint? who would not be a Christian? who would be a drunkard, a swearer, a persecuter of godlinesse? who, I say, would be such a one, that knowes the treasure, riches,
and give you but one glance of what the estate of a Saint is, that is united to jesus christ, who in this place would not be a Saint? who would not be a Christian? who would be a drunkard, a swearer, a Persecutor of godliness? who, I say, would be such a one, that knows the treasure, riches,
because wee thinke it is for our losse, and this because God hath not opened our eyes to see the unsearchable riches and treasures that are in Jesus Christ.
Because we think it is for our loss, and this Because God hath not opened our eyes to see the unsearchable riches and treasures that Are in jesus christ.
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Besides, were the happinesse of a Saint rightly understood and seriously considered, who would be a backslider? you heare what a Saint is, he can goe and say to his soule and his fellow Saints, our fellowship is with the Father, and with Jesus Christ.
Beside, were the happiness of a Saint rightly understood and seriously considered, who would be a backslider? you hear what a Saint is, he can go and say to his soul and his fellow Saints, our fellowship is with the Father, and with jesus christ.
Who would relinquish Christ and all in him for some base lust? O saith the Author of the Epist. to the Hebrewes, let there not be a prophane man &c. Esau was a prophane man, he had godly parents,
Who would relinquish christ and all in him for Some base lust? O Says the Author of the Epistle to the Hebrews, let there not be a profane man etc. Esau was a profane man, he had godly Parents,
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and was religiously educated, yet the Apostle calls him prophane, why? because for a little morsell he sold his birth-right; and there is a farre greater disproportion betweene the riches of Christ,
and was religiously educated, yet the Apostle calls him profane, why? Because for a little morsel he sold his birthright; and there is a Far greater disproportion between the riches of christ,
Another Use I will touch but briefely, this is the reason, why the Lord takes it so well or ill at our hands that wee use his people kindly or unkindly;
another Use I will touch but briefly, this is the reason, why the Lord Takes it so well or ill At our hands that we use his people kindly or unkindly;
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That is the reason why on the other side, he takes it so kindly that wee doe any thing for them, that wee be tender and carefull of the good of his poore Saints,
That is the reason why on the other side, he Takes it so kindly that we do any thing for them, that we be tender and careful of the good of his poor Saints,
See on the contrary, he that toucheth a Saint toucheth the apple of Gods eye. And the reason he is so angry is, because now the Father, and Jesus Christ,
See on the contrary, he that touches a Saint touches the apple of God's eye. And the reason he is so angry is, Because now the Father, and jesus christ,
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though they bee poore, base, and vile, yet they have a glorious head and Husband. Thou thinkest it is an easie thing to suppresse a poore Saint, to overthrow him, and overcome him:
though they be poor, base, and vile, yet they have a glorious head and Husband. Thou Thinkest it is an easy thing to suppress a poor Saint, to overthrow him, and overcome him:
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and the like) one word of direction, in point of Church fellowship, or communion, one with another, (i.) Take heed you doe not make any outward externall thing, the maine pillar and foundation of your Church-fellowship, of your Christian Communion.
and the like) one word of direction, in point of Church fellowship, or communion, one with Another, (i.) Take heed you do not make any outward external thing, the main pillar and Foundation of your Church fellowship, of your Christian Communion.
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And what followes? these things wee write, tbat you may have fellowship with us, and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and his Sonne Iesus Christ.
And what follows? these things we write, That you may have fellowship with us, and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and his Son Iesus christ.
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That is, when a man sees a Christian, for matter of doctrine, judgement or opinion, to hold the head Jesus Christ to be the Sonne of God, and justification by him, sanctification from him, according to the Scriptures &c. though in externall things, it may be he doth not as yet see this or that Government so cleare in the word,
That is, when a man sees a Christian, for matter of Doctrine, judgement or opinion, to hold the head jesus christ to be the Son of God, and justification by him, sanctification from him, according to the Scriptures etc. though in external things, it may be he does not as yet see this or that Government so clear in the word,
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or any other circumstantiall truth controverted amongst the Saints, (these and such like things cut him not off from the head) these things doe not un-Saint him, Rom. 14. And therefore woe be to thee if thou reject him.
or any other circumstantial truth controverted among the Saints, (these and such like things Cut him not off from the head) these things do not un-Saint him, Rom. 14. And Therefore woe be to thee if thou reject him.
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If a man doeth righteousnesse he is borne of God, 1 Iohn 3. as if he had said, this is the rule that I goe by, he that walks with God, calls on his name, teacheth his family, hates that which is evill, takes paines in that which is good, &c. him I account to be a man that is borne of God, he walkes in the light, with whom I ought to have fellowship and communion.
If a man doth righteousness he is born of God, 1 John 3. as if he had said, this is the Rule that I go by, he that walks with God, calls on his name, Teaches his family, hates that which is evil, Takes pains in that which is good, etc. him I account to be a man that is born of God, he walks in the Light, with whom I ought to have fellowship and communion.
have wee his graces? are wee like Christ? remember that word Rom. 8. 9. which will sound terrible in thine eares when thou comest to dye, If any man have not the Spirit of Christ he is none of his:
have we his graces? Are we like christ? Remember that word Rom. 8. 9. which will found terrible in thine ears when thou Comest to die, If any man have not the Spirit of christ he is none of his:
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hast thou the Spirit of Christ? did Christ walke, and talke, and plot, and designe against the people of God as thou doest? Remember if thou be one with Christ, thou hast the same Image, the same Spirit, the same Grace, the same life, in a word, thou doest not live but Iesus Christ liveth in thee.
hast thou the Spirit of christ? did christ walk, and talk, and plot, and Design against the people of God as thou dost? remember if thou be one with christ, thou hast the same Image, the same Spirit, the same Grace, the same life, in a word, thou dost not live but Iesus christ lives in thee.
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This may comfort us also, (if wee apprehend it spiritually) if wee be poore, wee are married to one that is rich; if full of wants, there is a fulnesse in Christ to supply us;
This may Comfort us also, (if we apprehend it spiritually) if we be poor, we Are married to one that is rich; if full of Wants, there is a fullness in christ to supply us;
But it may be you will say, What is this to Oxford, Farringdon, or Worcester, the businesse of the day? Truly Beloved, Jesus Christ is good for all things, at all times.
But it may be you will say, What is this to Oxford, Farringdon, or Worcester, the business of the day? Truly beloved, jesus christ is good for all things, At all times.
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And as touching the mercy of God in these things to us and the Kingdome, the Lord hath been pleased to teach you this morning more largely and fully then I am able to doe, the Lord sanctifie it to you and me:
And as touching the mercy of God in these things to us and the Kingdom, the Lord hath been pleased to teach you this morning more largely and Fully then I am able to do, the Lord sanctify it to you and me:
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and his word) that wee learne from our mercies, (Oxford especially) that every proud and high thing that exalts it selfe against Christ and his people, God will throw downe.
and his word) that we Learn from our Mercies, (Oxford especially) that every proud and high thing that exalts it self against christ and his people, God will throw down.
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and being there I did study and strive according to the small portion of grace I had received, to meditate what I might learne for Gods glory and the good of my soule from that businesse;
and being there I did study and strive according to the small portion of grace I had received, to meditate what I might Learn for God's glory and the good of my soul from that business;
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and amongst all the meane thoughts I had, this came in with the greatest glory into my soule, that beholding that University that I had formerly knowne and heard much of lately, I was filled with admiration, to see how all the pride of that place was brought downe in one day.
and among all the mean thoughts I had, this Come in with the greatest glory into my soul, that beholding that university that I had formerly known and herd much of lately, I was filled with admiration, to see how all the pride of that place was brought down in one day.
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Thought I surely the designe of God in these dayes, is to bring downe one proud thing after another, that exalts it selfe against Christ. It was a gallant University;
Thought I surely the Design of God in these days, is to bring down one proud thing After Another, that exalts it self against christ. It was a gallant university;
what a strong impregnable Garrison was it also? There was all the Military art of the Kingdom, there was the Law, learning, policy, and wit of the Kingdome,
what a strong impregnable Garrison was it also? There was all the Military art of the Kingdom, there was the Law, learning, policy, and wit of the Kingdom,
and some conceive the wealth of the Kingdome too had for a long while been there also, there was line upon line, and Bulwarke upon Bulwarke, and fence upon fence; and it was the very Center of all the enemies of God;
and Some conceive the wealth of the Kingdom too had for a long while been there also, there was line upon line, and Bulwark upon Bulwark, and fence upon fence; and it was the very Centre of all the enemies of God;
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when they had been routed abroad, or frighted at home, then presently away to Oxford as to a sure refuge: yet Oxford though it were never so rich, so learned, so fortified, so filled with Princes, Nobles, finest witted schollers, and best skilled soldiers, most experienced Politicians, though it was the very Queene of England,
when they had been routed abroad, or frighted At home, then presently away to Oxford as to a sure refuge: yet Oxford though it were never so rich, so learned, so fortified, so filled with Princes, Nobles, Finest witted Scholars, and best skilled Soldiers, most experienced Politicians, though it was the very Queen of England,
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And now at Oxford, they had as I said, art, wit, and strength, policy, nobility, wealth, and what not but Grace? (which were the very words of some of them,) and where are they? Take it for a truth of God,
And now At Oxford, they had as I said, art, wit, and strength, policy, Nobilt, wealth, and what not but Grace? (which were the very words of Some of them,) and where Are they? Take it for a truth of God,
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or shadow his house, if any thing or person will exalt it selfe against Christ, I am confident, it is Gods purpose and glorious designe to cut them off, God will bring them downe to the dust.
or shadow his house, if any thing or person will exalt it self against christ, I am confident, it is God's purpose and glorious Design to Cut them off, God will bring them down to the dust.
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for be assured, be you never so great, (as God is in Heaven, and wee are on earth,) that man, family, faction, or crew, that will goe about to oppose God or his people, God will throw them downe:
for be assured, be you never so great, (as God is in Heaven, and we Are on earth,) that man, family, faction, or crew, that will go about to oppose God or his people, God will throw them down:
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I had also a word of exhortation, but my Brother hath prevented me, and spoke most of my thoughts concerning that already, only if you will give me leave to minde you, I desire you to take heed of provoking that God, who hath done all this for you.
I had also a word of exhortation, but my Brother hath prevented me, and spoke most of my thoughts Concerning that already, only if you will give me leave to mind you, I desire you to take heed of provoking that God, who hath done all this for you.
O he is a blessed Magistrate, a blessed Parliament-man, a Prince, a King, that can say so, I made the poore widowes heart to sing, I did take their Petitions,
Oh he is a blessed Magistrate, a blessed Parliament man, a Prince, a King, that can say so, I made the poor Widows heart to sing, I did take their Petitions,
And then take heed of insisting too much upon formes. Truly I am not of their opinion that would sublimate Religion into airy notions and Chimaraes out of all forme, but yet take heed that you insist not too much: (i.) so as to lose the power of godlinesse while you pursue the forme.
And then take heed of insisting too much upon forms. Truly I am not of their opinion that would sublimate Religion into airy notions and Chimaeras out of all Form, but yet take heed that you insist not too much: (i.) so as to loose the power of godliness while you pursue the Form.
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The Saints in England doubtlesse heretofore, though they had lesse beauty by reason of the want of Discipline and government then other Churches beyond-sea,
The Saints in England doubtless heretofore, though they had less beauty by reason of the want of Discipline and government then other Churches beyond-sea,
and it is much to be feared, if we our selves now, were compared with our selves heretofore, wee should bee found to have more power, holinesse, truth, love and diligence in Gods service heretofore then now wee have.
and it is much to be feared, if we our selves now, were compared with our selves heretofore, we should be found to have more power, holiness, truth, love and diligence in God's service heretofore then now we have.
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if you will now goe and build houses, and settle your selves in the world &c. and will not send over for the effectuall reliefe of Ireland, though you lie never so close and safe, your sin will finde you out, this sin will hunt you as a hound; (so the allusion is) it will lye at the doore as a Mastiffe at the threshold.
if you will now go and built houses, and settle your selves in the world etc. and will not send over for the effectual relief of Ireland, though you lie never so close and safe, your since will find you out, this since will hunt you as a hound; (so the allusion is) it will lie At the door as a Mastiff At the threshold.
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Therefore as the Lord hath begun to smile upon us, and to cause the Sun to shine upon England (upon a great part of it at least) oh forget not poore bleeding Ireland.
Therefore as the Lord hath begun to smile upon us, and to cause the Sun to shine upon England (upon a great part of it At least) o forget not poor bleeding Ireland.
oh let not poore Wales continue sighing famishing, mourning and bleeding, while you have your daies of Feasting, rejoycing, Thanksgiving and praysing God.
o let not poor Wales continue sighing famishing, mourning and bleeding, while you have your days of Feasting, rejoicing, Thanksgiving and praising God.
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Oh how loath I am to mention it to you? is it not a sad case that in thirteene Counties there should not be above thirteene conscientious Ministers who in these times expressed themselves firmly and constantly faithfull to the Parliament,
O how loath I am to mention it to you? is it not a sad case that in thirteene Counties there should not be above thirteene conscientious Ministers who in these times expressed themselves firmly and constantly faithful to the Parliament,
and formerly preached profitably in the Welch Language twice every Lords Day? Yet (praised be our God) some few there be (though I my selfe am unworthy to be reckoned amongst them) who are ready and willing to spend and be spent for the glory of God,
and formerly preached profitably in the Welch Language twice every lords Day? Yet (praised be our God) Some few there be (though I my self am unworthy to be reckoned among them) who Are ready and willing to spend and be spent for the glory of God,
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That little estate they had is wasted for their sincere affection to your service, and therefore (may I crave leaue to speake it) as it would be a worke of piety in you to send them forth to preach,
That little estate they had is wasted for their sincere affection to your service, and Therefore (may I crave leave to speak it) as it would be a work of piety in you to send them forth to preach,
That is, you may perhaps see new troubles arise, Satan may rage yet more then ever, (the last times will surely be the worst) bee not weary of well doing, let not your hands or hearts fall by any discouragement you may meet withall;
That is, you may perhaps see new Troubles arise, Satan may rage yet more then ever, (the last times will surely be the worst) be not weary of well doing, let not your hands or hearts fallen by any discouragement you may meet withal;
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how oft hath he brought them to ruine even by their owne designes? beware therefore of unbeleife, if you come into any new straites, never faulter any more,
how oft hath he brought them to ruin even by their own designs? beware Therefore of unbelief, if you come into any new straits, never falter any more,
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but trust perfectly in that God that hath hitherto never failed you, who hath wrought many a glorious salvation and deliverance for you, (which wee here behold and celebrate this day) to whom be praise and glory evermore through Jesus Christ. FINIS.
but trust perfectly in that God that hath hitherto never failed you, who hath wrought many a glorious salvation and deliverance for you, (which we Here behold and celebrate this day) to whom be praise and glory evermore through jesus christ. FINIS.
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I speake not this as if my opinion were for rebaptization or against the baptizing of the infants of beleevers, the contrary appeares by my practise: but only, that such difference of opinion should not hinder their mutuall receiving each other to fellowship and communion, who are in fellowship with God and Iesus Christ.
I speak not this as if my opinion were for rebaptization or against the baptizing of the Infants of believers, the contrary appears by my practice: but only, that such difference of opinion should not hinder their mutual receiving each other to fellowship and communion, who Are in fellowship with God and Iesus christ.
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