THE causeless Hatred and Enmity of Saul against David, tho very great, was scarcely greater than the Friendship and Affection which was between David and Jonathan; so that they freely and safely told all their hearts unto each other.
THE causeless Hatred and Enmity of Saul against David, though very great, was scarcely greater than the Friendship and Affection which was between David and Johnathan; so that they freely and safely told all their hearts unto each other.
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David therefore having reason to suspect some mischievous design in Saul against his Life, and fearing to venture himself in his presence any more till he was better satisfied that he might do it without danger, consults with Jonathan about this matter.
David Therefore having reason to suspect Some mischievous Design in Saul against his Life, and fearing to venture himself in his presence any more till he was better satisfied that he might do it without danger, consults with Johnathan about this matter.
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However, Saul takes no notice of it that day, because he thought that David might be accidentally polluted, and so unfit to come to the King's Table, or to partake of that Solemnity: Something hath befallen him, he is not clean, surely he is not clean: q. d.
However, Saul Takes no notice of it that day, Because he Thought that David might be accidentally polluted, and so unfit to come to the King's Table, or to partake of that Solemnity: Something hath befallen him, he is not clean, surely he is not clean: q. worser.
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This supposition Saul contented himself the more easily with, because those kinds of pollution lasted but for one day, and the persons so defiled were only unclean till the Even, (as there are many Instances, Levit. 11. chap. and 15.);
This supposition Saul contented himself the more Easily with, Because those Kinds of pollution lasted but for one day, and the Persons so defiled were only unclean till the Even, (as there Are many Instances, Levit. 11. chap. and 15.);
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And it come to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the month, &c. Saul reckons his Son Jonathan the fittest person to enquire of, because of his known Intimacy with David, for which he upbraids him, v. 30. and he calls David here by no other name than the Son of Jesse, in a way of disdain, with respect to the meanness of his Original;
And it come to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the Monn, etc. Saul reckons his Son Johnathan the Fittest person to inquire of, Because of his known Intimacy with David, for which he upbraids him, v. 30. and he calls David Here by no other name than the Son of Jesse, in a Way of disdain, with respect to the meanness of his Original;
as we find that Doeg did afterwards, c. 22.9. and Nabal also, c. 25.10. Saul had malice and mischief in his heart, and was now enraged at his disappointment of an opportunity to execute it.
as we find that Doeg did afterwards, c. 22.9. and Nabal also, c. 25.10. Saul had malice and mischief in his heart, and was now enraged At his disappointment of an opportunity to execute it.
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And here I propose to shew, First, What these Solemn Services are? Secondly, What Omissions of them are sinful? Thirdly, How they are to be accounted for? Fourthly, Why they must be so? Fifthly, Use.
And Here I propose to show, First, What these Solemn Services Are? Secondly, What Omissions of them Are sinful? Thirdly, How they Are to be accounted for? Fourthly, Why they must be so? Fifthly, Use.
and such as may be distinguish'd from them by these following Characters, which it will be enough to name. 1. Such as carry in them a special Meaning and Signification. 2. Such as are of special Benefit and Advantage. 3. Such as require and call for a special Preparation. 4. Such as have a special conjunction of Duties in their Performance.
and such as may be distinguished from them by these following Characters, which it will be enough to name. 1. Such as carry in them a special Meaning and Signification. 2. Such as Are of special Benefit and Advantage. 3. Such as require and call for a special Preparation. 4. Such as have a special conjunction of Duties in their Performance.
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they had, 1. Their Daily Service, the Morning and Evening Sacrifice. 2. Their Weekly Service, every Sabbath. 3. Their Monthly Service, every New-Moon. 4. Their Yearly Services, principally in the three great Feasts of the Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. All which we have mentioned together, 2 Chron. 8.13. and 31.3.
they had, 1. Their Daily Service, the Morning and Evening Sacrifice. 2. Their Weekly Service, every Sabbath. 3. Their Monthly Service, every New-moon. 4. Their Yearly Services, principally in the three great Feasts of the Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. All which we have mentioned together, 2 Chronicles 8.13. and 31.3.
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as to the punctual time of observing which, it seems more probable that they were guided by certain Astronomical Calculation, than by the first appearance of the Moon to their own view, as some have supposed.
as to the punctual time of observing which, it seems more probable that they were guided by certain Astronomical Calculation, than by the First appearance of the Moon to their own view, as Some have supposed.
Which is intimated by that Passage of the Shunamite 's Husband, when she was going to Elisha; Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? It is neither New-Moon, nor Sabbath.
Which is intimated by that Passage of the Shunamite is Husband, when she was going to Elisha; Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? It is neither New-moon, nor Sabbath.
Because at both those times it was usual to repair to the Prophets and Holy Men of God, for their Instruction in the matters of Religion. 3. The offering of extraordinary Sacrifices, over and above what they were obliged to offer upon other common days;
Because At both those times it was usual to repair to the prophets and Holy Men of God, for their Instruction in the matters of Religion. 3. The offering of extraordinary Sacrifices, over and above what they were obliged to offer upon other Common days;
And therefore we read in the Text, of the Feast which was begun on the first day of the Month, that it was continued to the second, without going beyond the Law, which some have thought that they took liberty to do.
And Therefore we read in the Text, of the Feast which was begun on the First day of the Monn, that it was continued to the second, without going beyond the Law, which Some have Thought that they took liberty to do.
3. The Ends of its Institution, which ('tis likely) were such as these: 1. To call off the Jews from the Superstition and Idolatry of the Heathen World, among whom this was also a solemn Festival time; now whereas several of the Gentiles sacrificed to the Moon it self, the People of God at the same time were order'd to sacrifice to him. 2. In thankful Remembrance of God's creating of that useful Light, and reviving it,
3. The Ends of its Institution, which (it's likely) were such as these: 1. To call off the jews from the Superstition and Idolatry of the Heathen World, among whom this was also a solemn Festival time; now whereas several of the Gentiles sacrificed to the Moon it self, the People of God At the same time were ordered to sacrifice to him. 2. In thankful Remembrance of God's creating of that useful Light, and reviving it,
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as it were, after its Monthly Declension and Disappearance. 3. As an Acknowledgment of the Providence of God, in the successive Changes of Times and Seasons, which the Moon was originally ordained for. 4. That they might learn to conseorate the First Fruits of all their Time to God;
as it were, After its Monthly Declension and Disappearance. 3. As an Acknowledgment of the Providence of God, in the successive Changes of Times and Seasons, which the Moon was originally ordained for. 4. That they might Learn to conseorate the First Fruits of all their Time to God;
not only the beginning of the Year, but of every Month throughout the Year. 5. That they might be put in mind of the Renovation of the Church in the fulness of time, by Jesus Christ, the Sun of Righteousness, as the Moon hath that Light renew'd every Month, which she borrows by reflexion from the Natural Sun.
not only the beginning of the Year, but of every Monn throughout the Year. 5. That they might be put in mind of the Renovation of the Church in the fullness of time, by jesus christ, the Sun of Righteousness, as the Moon hath that Light renewed every Monn, which she borrows by reflection from the Natural Sun.
But yet the Holy Ghost alludes to them still, when he speaks of the Gospel Times; witness that remarkable Prophecy, It shall come to pass from one New-Moon to another, and from one Sabbath to another, that all flesh shall come to worship before me, saith the Lord.
But yet the Holy Ghost alludes to them still, when he speaks of the Gospel Times; witness that remarkable Prophecy, It shall come to pass from one New-moon to Another, and from one Sabbath to Another, that all Flesh shall come to worship before me, Says the Lord.
But I may say (I hope, without giving cause of Offence to any), 1. That this very Prophecy would lead us to fix upon a Monthly Revolution, rather than any other Period of time;
But I may say (I hope, without giving cause of Offence to any), 1. That this very Prophecy would led us to fix upon a Monthly Revolution, rather than any other Period of time;
though perhaps it do not prescribe any such thing, yet it will give countenance to it. 2. Such a distance between one Sacrament-Season and another, seems to be a very good Medium between too great Frequency, which might occasion Slightness, and too great Rarity, which might produce Forgetfulness. 3. The general Custom of other Churches of Christ may very justly sway us in a good thing, against which we can make no reasonable Exception. 4. When any Churches have settled such a Method and Rule by common Consent, particular Members can hardly take much satissaction in the breach and tansgression of it.
though perhaps it do not prescribe any such thing, yet it will give countenance to it. 2. Such a distance between one Sacrament-Season and Another, seems to be a very good Medium between too great Frequency, which might occasion Slightness, and too great Rarity, which might produce Forgetfulness. 3. The general Custom of other Churches of christ may very justly sway us in a good thing, against which we can make no reasonable Exception. 4. When any Churches have settled such a Method and Rule by Common Consent, particular Members can hardly take much satisfaction in the breach and tansgression of it.
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First, Every Single Omission is sinful, when it is voluntary and avoidable. Where the Performance is naturally impossible, the Omission is undoubtedly lawful and innocent;
First, Every Single Omission is sinful, when it is voluntary and avoidable. Where the Performance is naturally impossible, the Omission is undoubtedly lawful and innocent;
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(whereas there was no necessity of either at that time, and the Supper which they were bidden to, was far more worth and of greater consequence than both):
(whereas there was no necessity of either At that time, and the Supper which they were bidden to, was Far more worth and of greater consequence than both):
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But if a man had taken a Journey just at such a time, which might have been prevented or put off, which he might have taken sooner or later, or which he might not have taken at all, without any considerable damage, 'tis not to be imagined that this Permission would reach him.
But if a man had taken a Journey just At such a time, which might have been prevented or put off, which he might have taken sooner or later, or which he might not have taken At all, without any considerable damage, it's not to be imagined that this Permission would reach him.
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David 's Excuse, urged by Jonathan here in the words following the Text, That he earnestly asked leave to go to Bethlehem, was not esteemed sufficient by Saul, nor would it really have been sufficient in it self,
David is Excuse, urged by Johnathan Here in the words following the Text, That he earnestly asked leave to go to Bethlehem, was not esteemed sufficient by Saul, nor would it really have been sufficient in it self,
Secondly, Repeated Omissions are further aggravated. If it be sinful to omit once, 'tis much more so to do it oftner. This was that which heated the Spirit of Saul in the Text, That David came not to meat, neither yesterday nor to day.
Secondly, Repeated Omissions Are further aggravated. If it be sinful to omit once, it's much more so to do it oftener. This was that which heated the Spirit of Saul in the Text, That David Come not to meat, neither yesterday nor to day.
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the first is barely and act of sin, the second is a means of producing and settling a sinful habit; the first tends to defile the Conscience, the second to sear it.
the First is barely and act of since, the second is a means of producing and settling a sinful habit; the First tends to defile the Conscience, the second to sear it.
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They that do it once in compliance with a strong temptation, will be apt to do it again upon a weak temptation, and probably a third time without any temptation at all, through the increased corruption of their own hearts.
They that do it once in compliance with a strong temptation, will be apt to do it again upon a weak temptation, and probably a third time without any temptation At all, through the increased corruption of their own hearts.
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but spreading further. Mens absenting of themselves from the Lord's Table one Month, prepares the Soul for the like lisorderly practice Month after Month, till they almost forget to eat this Bread. What is this,
but spreading further. Men's absenting of themselves from the Lord's Table one Monn, prepares the Soul for the like lisorderly practice Monn After Monn, till they almost forget to eat this Bred. What is this,
but a scandalous and fatal treasuring up of Guilt and Wrath against our selves? Thomas (as weak a Believer as most that we meet with in the History of the Gospel) was not with the Disciples one time, when Christ came among them,
but a scandalous and fatal treasuring up of Gilded and Wrath against our selves? Thomas (as weak a Believer as most that we meet with in the History of the Gospel) was not with the Disciples one time, when christ Come among them,
and by whom it will be finally decided, whether they are valid and cogent or not Thought we may sometime (especially in numerous Assemblie blies of Saints) escape the notices of Men like our selves,
and by whom it will be finally decided, whither they Are valid and cogent or not Thought we may sometime (especially in numerous Assembly blies of Saints) escape the notices of Men like our selves,
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yet God observes when we come to this Meat, and when we stay from it. He sees what Creatures overlook; he remembers what we our selves forget; and he will call to remembrance what we endeavour (it may be) to bury in Oblivion. Our Iniquity is marked before him.
yet God observes when we come to this Meat, and when we stay from it. He sees what Creatures overlook; he remembers what we our selves forget; and he will call to remembrance what we endeavour (it may be) to bury in Oblivion. Our Iniquity is marked before him.
If we should be ready to give an answer to every man that asketh us a reason of our hope, how much more ready should we be to give satisfaction to them whom in spiritual bonds we are so nearly related to, concerning the reasons of our practice? It is usually a sign that men are already very irregular, or intend and resolve to be so,
If we should be ready to give an answer to every man that asks us a reason of our hope, how much more ready should we be to give satisfaction to them whom in spiritual bonds we Are so nearly related to, Concerning the Reasons of our practice? It is usually a Signen that men Are already very irregular, or intend and resolve to be so,
when they set up themselves as unaccountable. It is not a rational thing, that he who is the Steward of God's Mysteries to any persons, should know why they do not attend upon them? And is it not a righteous thing, that the Guests at the same Table, who are justly offended at their forbearance, should be made sensible of the causes of it?
when they Set up themselves as unaccountable. It is not a rational thing, that he who is the Steward of God's Mysteres to any Persons, should know why they do not attend upon them? And is it not a righteous thing, that the Guests At the same Table, who Are justly offended At their forbearance, should be made sensible of the Causes of it?
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Thirdly, To our own Consciences. A man's Conscience is God's Deputy, and by Authority deriv'd from God, keeps a Court within us, where what we do or do not, is to be sifted and weigh'd, examin'd and censur'd, as it deserves.
Thirdly, To our own Consciences. A Man's Conscience is God's Deputy, and by authority derived from God, keeps a Court within us, where what we do or do not, is to be sifted and weighed, examined and censured, as it deserves.
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Conscience is a Noble Faculty implanted in the Soul, and divinely impower'd to take cognizance of every work, of every Religious Performance, and of every Sinful Negligence. And whosoever he be that does not take an account of these things frequently,
Conscience is a Noble Faculty implanted in the Soul, and divinely Empowered to take cognizance of every work, of every Religious Performance, and of every Sinful Negligence. And whosoever he be that does not take an account of these things frequently,
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and if we do so, we shall find that there are many Pleas for the omitting of Duty, not to be disprov'd or confuted by others, which will nevertheless be rejected by an awaken'd mind.
and if we do so, we shall find that there Are many Pleasant for the omitting of Duty, not to be disproved or confuted by Others, which will nevertheless be rejected by an awakened mind.
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Fourthly, Why must such Omissions be thus accounted for? Ans. The Reasons are manifest. First, Beeause Sins of Omission are damning as well as others, if not repented of;
Fourthly, Why must such Omissions be thus accounted for? Ans. The Reasons Are manifest. First, Because Sins of Omission Are damning as well as Others, if not repented of;
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and when our Lord describes the Process of the Great and Last Day, 'tis observable that he only fastens upon Sins of Omission, because those are generally least regarded by us,
and when our Lord describes the Process of the Great and Last Day, it's observable that he only fastens upon Sins of Omission, Because those Are generally lest regarded by us,
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I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink, &c. So Christ may (and will) say to many, I provided for your Spiritual Necessities, but you refus'd my provision.
I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink, etc. So christ may (and will) say to many, I provided for your Spiritual Necessities, but you refused my provision.
Acts of Worship are as strictly commanded, as Acts of Licentiousness are forbidden. wrath is revealed from heaven against the Families that call not on God's Name, as well as those that blaspheme it.
Acts of Worship Are as strictly commanded, as Acts of Licentiousness Are forbidden. wrath is revealed from heaven against the Families that call not on God's Name, as well as those that Blaspheme it.
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as the Jews of old were arraigned for slighting the promised pleasant Land. It is an Affront to the Goodness and Grace, as well as Sovereignty of God, to decline partaking of this blessed Institution, at any of those solemn Set Times when we are called to it.
as the jews of old were arraigned for slighting the promised pleasant Land. It is an Affront to the goodness and Grace, as well as Sovereignty of God, to decline partaking of this blessed Institution, At any of those solemn Set Times when we Are called to it.
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Some carnal persons have such an awful sense of the necessity of such Duties imprest upon them by Natural Conscience, that they do not dare to pass them over,
some carnal Persons have such an awful sense of the necessity of such Duties impressed upon them by Natural Conscience, that they do not Dare to pass them over,
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when compared to the men of Sodom, and people of Gomorrah, yet did not grow slack or remiss as to their Solemn Festivals, though the allowed filthiness of their hearts and lives made them nauseous and abominable to God.
when compared to the men of Sodom, and people of Gomorrah, yet did not grow slack or remiss as to their Solemn Festivals, though the allowed filthiness of their hearts and lives made them nauseous and abominable to God.
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First, What account will they give to God, to others, or to themselves, that never sit down to Sacramental Meat? That go on in the constant Neglect of it many years one after another,
First, What account will they give to God, to Others, or to themselves, that never fit down to Sacramental Meat? That go on in the constant Neglect of it many Years one After Another,
or than if the Holy Ghost had never reported it? If we can suppose that a person may live in the conscientious practice of all other Duties, who fails in this, is it not the more to be lamented, that such an one should locak one thing? That there should be any particular branch of God's Servicetotally laid aside,
or than if the Holy Ghost had never reported it? If we can suppose that a person may live in the conscientious practice of all other Duties, who fails in this, is it not the more to be lamented, that such an one should locak one thing? That there should be any particular branch of God's Servicetotally laid aside,
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when the rest of the things which Christ hath commanded, seem to be done so well? Far be it from me to limit God's pardoning Mercy, where this Guilt is contracted upon mistaken Scruples; nor can I tell how far a general Repentance may be accepted for this Sin, when it is of Ignorance; but surely fervent Prayer, and serious Meditation, and free Conference with Men of Understanding in the things of God, would soon dissolve all the Objections that can be rais'd against an express Institution: And where such Means are neglected, the Ignorance is wilful, and does not lessen the sin, but heaps another upon it.
when the rest of the things which christ hath commanded, seem to be done so well? far be it from me to limit God's pardoning Mercy, where this Gilded is contracted upon mistaken Scruples; nor can I tell how Far a general Repentance may be accepted for this since, when it is of Ignorance; but surely fervent Prayer, and serious Meditation, and free Conference with Men of Understanding in the things of God, would soon dissolve all the Objections that can be raised against an express Institution: And where such Means Are neglected, the Ignorance is wilful, and does not lessen the since, but heaps Another upon it.
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Secondly, What Account will they give, that disuse this Service oftner than they approach unto God in it? That refuse more Invitations to this Feast, than they accept;
Secondly, What Account will they give, that disuse this Service oftener than they approach unto God in it? That refuse more Invitations to this Feast, than they accept;
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Thirdly, What Account will they be able to give of their Performance, who make no more of it than if it were a Common Act? That come to such an Appointment as if they came not, without a serious, reverent,
Thirdly, What Account will they be able to give of their Performance, who make no more of it than if it were a Common Act? That come to such an Appointment as if they Come not, without a serious, reverend,
and becoming Frame, and go away from it again without any Alteration or Amendment? How many sit to eat with (Jesus Christ) a ruler, and consider not what is before them, so diligently as they should,
and becoming Frame, and go away from it again without any Alteration or Amendment? How many fit to eat with (jesus christ) a ruler, and Consider not what is before them, so diligently as they should,
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and afterwards rise up, and scarcely reflect upon what they have been doing? I must say, That excepting the Scandal of Omission, with respect to others, this is worse than not coming at all, with relation to the Persons themselves:
and afterwards rise up, and scarcely reflect upon what they have been doing? I must say, That excepting the Scandal of Omission, with respect to Others, this is Worse than not coming At all, with Relation to the Persons themselves:
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and most fixed in it, find cause enough upon a Review, of deep Humiliation, (for if God should enter into judgment with the Holiest Communicants, that very Action might become sin to them;
and most fixed in it, find cause enough upon a Review, of deep Humiliation, (for if God should enter into judgement with the Holiest Communicants, that very Actium might become since to them;
How do our Stomachs (unless they be habitually or accidentally indisposed ) crave their Natural Refreshments at the usual times, that we know not how to miss a Meal, without some uneasiness? And dare we to say, that Spiritual Enjoyments are to be less coveted, or that they may be better spared? There is none, I am persuaded, that nameth the Name of Christ, who can allow himself in any such Imagination.
How do our Stomachs (unless they be habitually or accidentally indisposed) crave their Natural Refreshments At the usual times, that we know not how to miss a Meal, without Some uneasiness? And Dare we to say, that Spiritual Enjoyments Are to be less coveted, or that they may be better spared? There is none, I am persuaded, that names the Name of christ, who can allow himself in any such Imagination.
What is is then that should make us so wavering and unstable in this part of Religion? Let these Two things be remembred, to quicken and excite us to greater Constancy.
What is is then that should make us so wavering and unstable in this part of Religion? Let these Two things be remembered, to quicken and excite us to greater Constancy.
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(1.) No wonder that we lose the benefit of former Sacrament-Seasons, if we omit those that come after: If we do not use the means of increasing Grace, it will be diminished: Then shall we know,
(1.) No wonder that we loose the benefit of former Sacrament-Seasons, if we omit those that come After: If we do not use the means of increasing Grace, it will be diminished: Then shall we know,
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The mere work done will avail us nothing, but we must look after the manner of doing. As Aaron said, If I had eaten the sin offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of the Lord? So may we truly say,
The mere work done will avail us nothing, but we must look After the manner of doing. As Aaron said, If I had eaten the since offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sighed of the Lord? So may we truly say,
He who indispensibly requires the thing, will punish our sinful Disorder. Go then about this work with Earnest Endeavours that it may be pleasing unto God,
He who Indispensibly requires the thing, will Punish our sinful Disorder. Go then about this work with Earnest Endeavours that it may be pleasing unto God,
