Eliah's abatement: or, Corruption in the saints. Discovered and distinguished in a sermon, preached at Chatham in Kent, at the Funeral of that faithful minister of the Gospel, Mr. Gaulter Roswell, M.a. late preacher there. / By Tho. Case, M.A. and rector of Giles in the Fields.
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the influences of the Heavens were bound up in his prayers, It raineth not, and raineth, as Elias will. He prayed earnestly, Vir iste potuit quod voluit.
the influences of the Heavens were bound up in his Prayers, It rains not, and rains, as Elias will. He prayed earnestly, Vir iste Potuit quod voluit.
But I am no Elias, but a poor sinful creature, pressed down with a double weight, a body of flesh, and a body of sin: and shall the prayers of such a weak sinful wretch as I am, find access to,
But I am no Elias, but a poor sinful creature, pressed down with a double weight, a body of Flesh, and a body of since: and shall the Prayers of such a weak sinful wretch as I am, find access to,
To obviate this objection, and to remove this discouragement out of the minds of poor sinners, sensible of their own unworthiness, the Holy Ghost addeth a clause,
To obviate this objection, and to remove this discouragement out of the minds of poor Sinners, sensible of their own unworthiness, the Holy Ghost adds a clause,
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whereby he gives us to understand, that Elias was not heard so much for his Sanctity, as for his Sincerity; not for his own merit, but for the gracious respect which God beareth to the prayers of his people.
whereby he gives us to understand, that Elias was not herd so much for his Sanctity, as for his Sincerity; not for his own merit, but for the gracious respect which God bears to the Prayers of his people.
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And a man he was, not exempt from the Common Law of humane frailty. He had his infirmities, as well as other of the Saints of God, he was NONLATINALPHABET, of like passions with us;
And a man he was, not exempt from the Common Law of humane frailty. He had his infirmities, as well as other of the Saints of God, he was, of like passion with us;
Hereupon inferring, that infirmities in the meanest of Gods Saints, shal no more prejudice the acceptance and success of their prayers with God then they did in Elias himself.
Hereupon inferring, that infirmities in the Meanest of God's Saints, shall no more prejudice the acceptance and success of their Prayers with God then they did in Elias himself.
] The word passion doth sometimes signify onely the affections and motions of the mind, implanted in natures which in themselves are neither morally good or evil;
] The word passion does sometime signify only the affections and motions of the mind, implanted in nature's which in themselves Are neither morally good or evil;
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Sometime Passions signify sinful infirmities; sinful perturbations of the mind. And sometime passion is taken more strictly for the special affection of anger and wrath.
Sometime Passion signify sinful infirmities; sinful perturbations of the mind. And sometime passion is taken more strictly for the special affection of anger and wrath.
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in my discourse I shall manage it specially in the two latter references, and in the doctrinal part, more largely, as importing sinful perturbations; in the application to our present occasion, to the particular passion of anger.
in my discourse I shall manage it specially in the two latter references, and in the doctrinal part, more largely, as importing sinful perturbations; in the application to our present occasion, to the particular passion of anger.
First, I shall handle it in the larger signification of sinful perturbations; which, without injury to this holy Prophet, we may understand are ascribed to him, by the Holy Ghost in this place:
First, I shall handle it in the larger signification of sinful perturbations; which, without injury to this holy Prophet, we may understand Are ascribed to him, by the Holy Ghost in this place:
and that first, because Elias is here called a Man; and secondly, because level'd with the rest of the sons and daughters of men, NONLATINALPHABET; of like passions with us.
and that First, Because Elias is Here called a Man; and secondly, Because leveled with the rest of the Sons and daughters of men,; of like passion with us.
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The same minoration and abatement which Saint Paul useth to restrain the superstitious Lystrians, from giving himself and Barnabas divine worship, saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? we also are men of like passions with you.
The same minoration and abatement which Saint Paul uses to restrain the superstitious Lystrians, from giving himself and Barnabas divine worship, saying, Sirs, why do you these things? we also Are men of like passion with you.
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This sad truth is of that universal experience, that it would be as impossible as it is needless to make an induction of particulars. I shall onely therefore adde this Aggravation to make the observation more impressive; sc.
This sad truth is of that universal experience, that it would be as impossible as it is needless to make an induction of particulars. I shall only Therefore add this Aggravation to make the observation more impressive; sc.
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that, The greatest passions and infirmities which the Saints have discovered, have been in those very things wherein they have been most celebrated for the eminence of their graces.
that, The greatest passion and infirmities which the Saints have discovered, have been in those very things wherein they have been most celebrated for the eminence of their graces.
He is set forth as the standard and exemplar to all the Children of promise; and yet his eminent infirmity was infidelity; he stumbled twice upon the threshold of unbelief, notwithstanding God had priviledged him with a promise of his special presence and protection; Say, I pray thee, ( Gen. 12.13.
He is Set forth as the standard and exemplar to all the Children of promise; and yet his eminent infirmity was infidelity; he stumbled twice upon the threshold of unbelief, notwithstanding God had privileged him with a promise of his special presence and protection; Say, I pray thee, (Gen. 12.13.
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And Isaac, the son, not of his loins more then of his infirmities, halt's upon the same foot in the like temptation, Gen. 26.7. Moses, the Man of God, honoured above all other mortals with the beatifical vision on this side glory:
And Isaac, the son, not of his loins more then of his infirmities, halt's upon the same foot in the like temptation, Gen. 26.7. Moses, the Man of God, honoured above all other mortals with the beatifical vision on this side glory:
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yet even Him we finde miscarrying through unbelief, when upon the promise of God to give flesh to the people, his faith was so low, that it could rise no higher then second causes: 2 King. 7.1, 2. Shall the flocks and herds be slain for them? not much better under that temptation,
yet even Him we find miscarrying through unbelief, when upon the promise of God to give Flesh to the people, his faith was so low, that it could rise no higher then second Causes: 2 King. 7.1, 2. Shall the flocks and herds be slave for them? not much better under that temptation,
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then sometime Ahabs Nobleman, who because he could not see provision enough on earth to accomplish the prophesie of plenty in Samaria, (under such an extreme exigence as it was then reduced unto) thought there was not enough in Heaven;
then sometime Ahabs Nobleman, who Because he could not see provision enough on earth to accomplish the prophesy of plenty in Samaria, (under such an extreme exigence as it was then reduced unto) Thought there was not enough in Heaven;
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Yea, I do well to be angry, even unto death? Jonah 4.9 Jonah was angry because God was patient; but it was well for Jonah, that he had to do with so patient a God,
Yea, I do well to be angry, even unto death? Jonah 4.9 Jonah was angry Because God was patient; but it was well for Jonah, that he had to do with so patient a God,
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Peter, who thought his love to Christ as strong as death, and his zeal as cruel as the grave, under a surprise of fear, not onely forsakes his Lord, but forswears him also.
Peter, who Thought his love to christ as strong as death, and his zeal as cruel as the grave, under a surprise of Fear, not only forsakes his Lord, but forswears him also.
And what shall I say more? for the time would fail me to tell you of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Sampson, and of Jephtah, of Samuel also, and of the Prophets;
And what shall I say more? for the time would fail me to tell you of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Sampson, and of Jephthah, of Samuel also, and of the prophets;
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All who, though emiment Servants and Favourites of God, yet, have left the vestigia's, and prints of their eminent infirmities behind them, all witnessing to this sad truth that they were NONLATINALPHABET, men subject to like passions as we are.
All who, though eminent Servants and Favourites of God, yet, have left the vestigia's, and prints of their eminent infirmities behind them, all witnessing to this sad truth that they were, men Subject to like passion as we Are.
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Elias, here, a seraphical Prophet, of whom glorious things are spoken in Scripture, He raised the dead, 2 Kings 4.34. &c. obtaineth fire from heaven against the Priests of Baal. He could live forty dayes and forty nights without food;
Elias, Here, a seraphical Prophet, of whom glorious things Are spoken in Scripture, He raised the dead, 2 Kings 4.34. etc. obtaineth fire from heaven against the Priests of Baal. He could live forty days and forty nights without food;
as if it had not been the same Elijah, flyeth from the face of a woman. He that had faith enough to cause 450. idolatrous Priests to be put to death, begins now to sink under the fear of death himself;
as if it had not been the same Elijah, flies from the face of a woman. He that had faith enough to cause 450. idolatrous Priests to be put to death, begins now to sink under the Fear of death himself;
yea, through impatience of spirit, requests to die; and, as if it had been but a strein of humility, maketh this his apology, For I am not better then my Fathers.
yea, through impatience of Spirit, requests to die; and, as if it had been but a strain of humility, makes this his apology, For I am not better then my Father's.
The Nature which we have traduced from his loynes, is a Dung-hill full of Vermin; a Sea full of Monsters; an hell full of unclean spirits: a very bottomlesse pit of corruption. All blood is of a colour.
The Nature which we have traduced from his loins, is a Dunghill full of Vermin; a Sea full of Monsters; an hell full of unclean spirits: a very bottomless pit of corruption. All blood is of a colour.
yet it is not with the utter abolition of the Old man. In Conversion, Corruption is mortified, but not annihilated: the Covenant of Grace hath taken order for the conquering of Corruption, not for the extinction of it;
yet it is not with the utter abolition of the Old man. In Conversion, Corruption is mortified, but not annihilated: the Covenant of Grace hath taken order for the conquering of Corruption, not for the extinction of it;
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not lose its dominion only, but its entity and existence. In the mean time, the best of Saints carry about them a body of death; the remains of a cursed enmity against God, which makes them weary of themselves,
not loose its dominion only, but its entity and existence. In the mean time, the best of Saints carry about them a body of death; the remains of a cursed enmity against God, which makes them weary of themselves,
yet, so notwithstanding, as that sin presently giveth not up the Ghost: Corruption and nature in the Saints breathe out their last together, and are not buried,
yet, so notwithstanding, as that sin presently gives not up the Ghost: Corruption and nature in the Saints breathe out their last together, and Are not buried,
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I mean, the Second nature, Constitution. All the sons and daughters of Adam are equally depraved and corrupted by their first common nature, drawne from his loynes:
I mean, the Second nature, Constitution. All the Sons and daughters of Adam Are equally depraved and corrupted by their First Common nature, drawn from his loins:
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but that vitiosity is differently determined and acted by their second nature, which is nothing else but their complexion and temper derived from their next immediate parents:
but that vitiosity is differently determined and acted by their second nature, which is nothing Else but their complexion and temper derived from their next immediate Parents:
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one to Covetousnesse, another to passion; a third to uncleannesse, &c. more to one then to another, according to the predominancie of the humour in their individual constiturtions.
one to Covetousness, Another to passion; a third to uncleanness, etc. more to one then to Another, according to the predominancy of the humour in their Individu constiturtions.
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Nor is this hereditary vitiosity altogether abolished, though much corrected by superveniency of Grace: And with such an evill bent and disposition doth God also leave his own children to conflict many times, in them to make experiments to the world of the efficacy of Grace, what excellent vessels Jesus Christ can make of knotty and worm-eaten materials:
Nor is this hereditary vitiosity altogether abolished, though much corrected by superveniency of Grace: And with such an evil bent and disposition does God also leave his own children to conflict many times, in them to make experiments to the world of the efficacy of Grace, what excellent vessels jesus christ can make of knotty and Worm-eaten materials:
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Say not in thine heart, why may not I be overtaken with wine as well as Noah? impatient as well as Job? commit adultery as well as David? be passionate as well as Elias and Jonah, Prophets of God?
Say not in thine heart, why may not I be overtaken with wine as well as Noah? impatient as well as Job? commit adultery as well as David? be passionate as well as Elias and Jonah, prophets of God?
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Nay, but, oh man, who ever thou art, these failings & infirmities of the Saints were not left out in Scripture for encouragement, but for Caution: they are not our Land-marks, but our Sea-marks, our Fire-lights in this dark world, crying to us afar off (as it were) Take heed, here is a Quick-sand, there's a Rock; and, here David was like to suffer shipwrack, Job ran a ground, and Jonas was like to be cast away, & sic in coeteris.
Nay, but, o man, who ever thou art, these failings & infirmities of the Saints were not left out in Scripture for encouragement, but for Caution: they Are not our Landmarks, but our Sea-marks, our Fire-lights in this dark world, crying to us afar off (as it were) Take heed, Here is a Quicksand, there's a Rock; and, Here David was like to suffer shipwreck, Job ran a ground, and Jonah was like to be cast away, & sic in coeteris.
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to the intent that we should not be surprised with temptation, as Noah and David were surprised, neither be impatient as Job and Jeremy were impatient, nor passionate, as Moses and Elias were passionate.
to the intent that we should not be surprised with temptation, as Noah and David were surprised, neither be impatient as Job and Jeremiah were impatient, nor passionate, as Moses and Elias were passionate.
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The world condemns the generation of Gods children for censuring others, while there are no such censorious persons upon the face of the earth, as themselves.
The world condemns the generation of God's children for censuring Others, while there Are no such censorious Persons upon the face of the earth, as themselves.
If a professor of Religion do but slip, it is a fall; and if he fall, it is a fall of hypocrisie, not of infirmity: while they themselves do live,
If a professor of Religion doe but slip, it is a fallen; and if he fallen, it is a fallen of hypocrisy, not of infirmity: while they themselves do live,
and lye, and wallow in sin, and allow themselves in all manner of bruitish excesses, they do most uncharitably judge and condemn the Saints, for their failings and infirmities.
and lie, and wallow in since, and allow themselves in all manner of brutish Excesses, they do most uncharitably judge and condemn the Saints, for their failings and infirmities.
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Their own gross sins must passe for infirmities, but the Saints infirmities must be censured as gross sins: yea, not only the person, but the whole Profession, must suffer for it;
Their own gross Sins must pass for infirmities, but the Saints infirmities must be censured as gross Sins: yea, not only the person, but the Whole Profession, must suffer for it;
I, these are your professors, these be your Puritans, your Precisians, they are all hypocrites, never a barrel better herring. God shall smite such whited walls, who under the pretence of Law, judge their brethren contrary to Law; Contrary to the Law of ecuity, Contrary to the Law of Charity, Contrary to that royal Law, Mat. 7.12. Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so to them;
I, these Are your professors, these be your Puritans, your precisians, they Are all Hypocrites, never a barrel better herring. God shall smite such whited walls, who under the pretence of Law, judge their brothers contrary to Law; Contrary to the Law of ecuity, Contrary to the Law of Charity, Contrary to that royal Law, Mathew 7.12. Whatsoever you would that men should do unto you, do you even so to them;
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when they put on the Saint, they do not put off the Man; and when they begin to be Spirit, they do not cease to be flesh. The best of men are but men at the best.
when they put on the Saint, they do not put off the Man; and when they begin to be Spirit, they do not cease to be Flesh. The best of men Are but men At the best.
Remember they carry about them the remainders of original corruption; and many times their next Parents bequeath them a wretched Legacy of an ill Constitution; a passionate nature, a timorous nature, a close tenacious nature, &c. upon which accompts, every piece is to be allowed his grains:
remember they carry about them the remainders of original corruption; and many times their next Parents Bequeath them a wretched Legacy of an ill Constitution; a passionate nature, a timorous nature, a close tenacious nature, etc. upon which accounts, every piece is to be allowed his grains:
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Christians at large do insult over a few strict ones for their failings, quasi de ipsa justitia, (as one sayes) as if they were sitting in judgement upon holinesse it self; and so every day Christ hath many Martyrs. Quest.
Christians At large do insult over a few strict ones for their failings, quasi de ipsa justitia, (as one Says) as if they were sitting in judgement upon holiness it self; and so every day christ hath many Martyrs. Quest.
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First, sinful perturbations are then but infirmities, when accompanied with converting grace. Corruption in the men of the world springs from an unmortified, root, Deut. 29.28. Rosh, signifieth properly an head, improperly, a poysonous leafe.
First, sinful perturbations Are then but infirmities, when accompanied with converting grace. Corruption in the men of the world springs from an unmortified, root, Deuteronomy 29.28. Rosh, signifies properly an head, improperly, a poisonous leaf.
upon which accompt no sin that an unregenerate person committeth, (though never so small, ) is to be reputed as a sin of infirmity; but a reigning sin;
upon which account no since that an unregenerate person Committeth, (though never so small,) is to be reputed as a since of infirmity; but a reigning sin;
The failings of Gods people proceed not from a want of Grace, but only from a want in Grace and that is properly called infirmity; Some weaknesse and debility in the resisting faculty, whereby sometimes grace it self is surprised, and temptation gets the better, in the present assault.
The failings of God's people proceed not from a want of Grace, but only from a want in Grace and that is properly called infirmity; some weakness and debility in the resisting faculty, whereby sometime grace it self is surprised, and temptation gets the better, in the present assault.
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And this strongly evinceth, that the sins of the generality of those that are called Christians, are reigning sins, thrones and principalities in the soul, not onely because they cannot evidence a work of grace in their heart upon any Scriptural accompt, (so possibly may not the New Convert by reason of the many fears and mistakes, which darken his understanding.) Therefore not only (I say) because they cannot, but much more because they do not so much as go about such work; they take up their interest in Christ upon trust; and swim down the stream of security, thinking it enough to hope well, and to believe that they do believe: Whereas the new-creature works out his Salvation with fear and trembling, Phil. 2.12. and giveth all diligence to make his calling and Election sure;
And this strongly evinceth, that the Sins of the generality of those that Are called Christians, Are reigning Sins, thrones and principalities in the soul, not only Because they cannot evidence a work of grace in their heart upon any Scriptural account, (so possibly may not the New Convert by reason of the many fears and mistakes, which darken his understanding.) Therefore not only (I say) Because they cannot, but much more Because they do not so much as go about such work; they take up their Interest in christ upon trust; and swim down the stream of security, thinking it enough to hope well, and to believe that they do believe: Whereas the New creature works out his Salvation with Fear and trembling, Philip 2.12. and gives all diligence to make his calling and Election sure;
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their pride, their passion, their sinful fears, their inordinate affections, their evil concupiscences, &c. they make them not to hold down their heads,
their pride, their passion, their sinful fears, their inordinate affections, their evil concupiscences, etc. they make them not to hold down their Heads,
They have learned to put all upon the score of infirmity; even their most bruitish affections, and foulest turpitudes; they are their infirmities; and no man is without his infirmities this is their Apology, and herein they acquiesce, and are no more troubled.
They have learned to put all upon the score of infirmity; even their most brutish affections, and Foulest turpitudes; they Are their infirmities; and no man is without his infirmities this is their Apology, and herein they acquiesce, and Are no more troubled.
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gracious Souls carry their spiritual distempers to the great Physician, with the Prophet Jeremiah his petition, Heal me O Lord, and I shall be healed.
gracious Souls carry their spiritual distempers to the great physician, with the Prophet Jeremiah his petition, Heal me Oh Lord, and I shall be healed.
Unregenerate persons under a pang of conviction may go to God for pardon, but not for healing; they can live without a cure, though they cannot die without a pardon; Yea, let but the tempest be a little alaid in the conscience, they will quickly forget pardon also.
Unregenerate Persons under a pang of conviction may go to God for pardon, but not for healing; they can live without a cure, though they cannot die without a pardon; Yea, let but the tempest be a little alaid in the conscience, they will quickly forget pardon also.
It is a good sign — passions are but infirmities, when Christians are much in the duties of mortification: prayer, and fasting, meditation, & mourning; drawing power and influence from Jesus Christ his Resurrection and Sufferings, by vital acts of faith:
It is a good Signen — passion Are but infirmities, when Christians Are much in the duties of mortification: prayer, and fasting, meditation, & mourning; drawing power and influence from jesus christ his Resurrection and Sufferings, by vital acts of faith:
First, God makes use of the infirmities of the Saints to cure them of their Pride. The infirmities of the Children of promise, serve to keep them humble;
First, God makes use of the infirmities of the Saints to cure them of their Pride. The infirmities of the Children of promise, serve to keep them humble;
whether they be the Ministers of the Gospel or private Christians: I am confident all the afflictions in the world are not so influential to the mortifying of their pride as their Corruptions: Whence an holy Minister of great eminence, both for grace and parts, answered a friend that demanded of him, what he did to keep his heart humble under such emiuent abilities? I will warrant you, said he, I have corruptions enough to keep me humble.
whither they be the Ministers of the Gospel or private Christians: I am confident all the afflictions in the world Are not so influential to the mortifying of their pride as their Corruptions: Whence an holy Minister of great eminence, both for grace and parts, answered a friend that demanded of him, what he did to keep his heart humble under such emivent abilities? I will warrant you, said he, I have corruptions enough to keep me humble.
It was upon the same accompt that the great Apostle of the Gentiles, was exercised with a thorn in his flesh; (which some conceive to have been some inward extimulations of concupiscence,) 2 Cor. 7.12. A Corruption edged with Temptation. Trap. in locum.
It was upon the same account that the great Apostle of the Gentiles, was exercised with a thorn in his Flesh; (which Some conceive to have been Some inward extimulations of concupiscence,) 2 Cor. 7.12. A Corruption edged with Temptation. Trap. in locum.
Yea, the infirmities of the children of God, make them tender and compassionate, even towards wicked men, more ready to pray for them then to insult over them:
Yea, the infirmities of the children of God, make them tender and compassionate, even towards wicked men, more ready to pray for them then to insult over them:
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he seems to ascribe the difference to God, but indeed he arrogates it to himself: his God I thank thee, is but a stirrop, whereby he mounts himself into the saddle of vain glory:
he seems to ascribe the difference to God, but indeed he arrogates it to himself: his God I thank thee, is but a stirrup, whereby he mounts himself into the saddle of vain glory:
and when he hath done, rides over his poor brother, and tramples him under feet with contempt & scorn, this Publicane; this argueth, his heart was elated not with thankfulness, but with pride.
and when he hath done, rides over his poor brother, and tramples him under feet with contempt & scorn, this Publican; this argue, his heart was elated not with thankfulness, but with pride.
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It is a pretty criticism, that the same word in the Greek, which signifieth to censure, signifieth also to be idle, implying this much to us, that he that is so busie abroad, is first idle at home:
It is a pretty criticism, that the same word in the Greek, which signifies to censure, signifies also to be idle, implying this much to us, that he that is so busy abroad, is First idle At home:
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and that is the reason why true Saints are so sparing in their censures, because God suffers their own infirmities to find them so much work at home, that they have little mind or leasure to spend their severities upon other men.
and that is the reason why true Saints Are so sparing in their censures, Because God suffers their own infirmities to find them so much work At home, that they have little mind or leisure to spend their severities upon other men.
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They that cannot bear with infirmities in their brethren, say their prayers, with more pride then faith: surely we are to allow our fellow servants for their infirmities,
They that cannot bear with infirmities in their brothers, say their Prayers, with more pride then faith: surely we Are to allow our fellow Servants for their infirmities,
it makes them weary of the world, and forceth from them Davids complaint, Woe is me that I sojourn in Mesech, and have my habitation in the tents of Keder:
it makes them weary of the world, and forceth from them Davids complaint, Woe is me that I sojourn in Mesech, and have my habitation in the tents of Cedar:
Other advantages there are which God makes of the remainders of Corruption in the godly; but these may serve for a taste, You may enlarge in your own meditations:
Other advantages there Are which God makes of the remainders of Corruption in the godly; but these may serve for a taste, You may enlarge in your own meditations:
God maketh oyle of these scorpions and antidotes of poyson. The Lord keep us from turning these antidotes into poyson, this grace of God into lasciviousnesse, this Doctrine of free grace into occasions and snares for the flesh: this were to imitate the Devil, not to imitate God;
God makes oil of these scorpions and antidotes of poison. The Lord keep us from turning these antidotes into poison, this grace of God into lasciviousness, this Doctrine of free grace into occasions and snares for the Flesh: this were to imitate the devil, not to imitate God;
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A fifth evidential difference is this, the Prophets and servants of God, notwithstanding their sinful distempers, are very serviceable in their generations.
A fifth evidential difference is this, the prophets and Servants of God, notwithstanding their sinful distempers, Are very serviceable in their generations.
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Job, notwithstanding his fits of jmpatience, of what use? He was eyes to the blinde, feet to the lame. The poor mans Advocate in the gate to plead his cause.
Job, notwithstanding his fits of jmpatience, of what use? He was eyes to the blind, feet to the lame. The poor men Advocate in the gate to plead his cause.
David, for all his slips & surprises, what a Reformer? what an admirable Ruler in his Kingdome? In his Family: Psal. 101. per totum, & sic in •aeteris.
David, for all his slips & surprises, what a Reformer? what an admirable Ruler in his Kingdom? In his Family: Psalm 101. per totum, & sic in •aeteris.
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they are of no support or service, meer Cumber-grounds they are, and the place where they live longs for a vomit, to spew them out. Their sins are reigning sins:
they Are of no support or service, mere Cumber-grounds they Are, and the place where they live longs for a vomit, to spew them out. Their Sins Are reigning Sins:
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A sixth and last differentiall note, Gods dear and precious servants, though full of infirmities, yet they are a praying people: full of weaknesses, but full of prayer too.
A sixth and last differential note, God's dear and precious Servants, though full of infirmities, yet they Are a praying people: full of Weaknesses, but full of prayer too.
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say prayers possibly they may (as they call it) but they cannot make prayers; they may say Our Father, &c. but they have not the spirit of adoption, to cry Abba Father: to pour out their souls to God in childlike supplications and importunities.
say Prayers possibly they may (as they call it) but they cannot make Prayers; they may say Our Father, etc. but they have not the Spirit of adoption, to cry Abba Father: to pour out their Souls to God in childlike supplications and importunities.
Yea some there be, that instead of making prayers, are more ready to Curse prayer, & tantum non, to blaspheme the spirit of prayer in the children of adoption.
Yea Some there be, that instead of making Prayers, Are more ready to Curse prayer, & Tantum non, to Blaspheme the Spirit of prayer in the children of adoption.
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I told you in the entrance, that besides the two former acceptations of the word passions, sc. natural affections and sinful perturbations; there was a third acception of the word,
I told you in the Entrance, that beside the two former acceptations of the word passion, sc. natural affections and sinful perturbations; there was a third acception of the word,
namely, as it denoteth more specially the affection of wrath; sudden and irregular Anger. And this the best of Gods Saints and servants have not been without.
namely, as it denoteth more specially the affection of wrath; sudden and irregular Anger. And this the best of God's Saints and Servants have not been without.
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Moses, whom before you saw defective in faith, at another time you may behold excessive in his passion. He smiteth the rock, when he was but to speak to it:
Moses, whom before you saw defective in faith, At Another time you may behold excessive in his passion. He smites the rock, when he was but to speak to it:
And, offended (as it seems) at his Commission, he hardly forbeareth to murmur, must we bring water out of this rock? MƲST WE? And thus while he smiteth water out of the rock, he striketh fire out of his own heart.
And, offended (as it seems) At his Commission, he hardly forbeareth to murmur, must we bring water out of this rock? MƲST WE? And thus while he smites water out of the rock, he striketh fire out of his own heart.
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vers. 16. Nor was that the onely instance of Davids distempered anger, there was a time when the same fire had devoured and burnt down an whole innocent family to the ground, for the unnaturalnesse of a Churlish Master, had not the wisdom of a prudent Governesse timely intervened.
vers. 16. Nor was that the only instance of Davids distempered anger, there was a time when the same fire had devoured and burned down an Whole innocent family to the ground, for the unnaturalness of a Churlish Master, had not the Wisdom of a prudent Governess timely intervened.
this impression is not zeal but anger. It was another kind of spirit which acted Elijah, when he call'd for fire from heaven upon the two Captains and their fifties:
this impression is not zeal but anger. It was Another kind of Spirit which acted Elijah, when he called for fire from heaven upon the two Captains and their fifties:
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an invisible flame of just zeal first fell from heaven upon his heart, before he satcht those visible flames from heaven upon their heads. There was cause enough to justifie so severe an execution.
an invisible flame of just zeal First fell from heaven upon his heart, before he satcht those visible flames from heaven upon their Heads. There was cause enough to justify so severe an execution.
The wicked King Abaziah, which sent those Pursevants for Elijah, (with his Grand-father Saul ) had forsaken the Oracle of God to consult with the Devill.
The wicked King Abaziah, which sent those Pursuivants for Elijah, (with his Grandfather Saul) had forsaken the Oracle of God to consult with the devil.
d, we will see what a man-God you are, and whether your God can deliver you out of our hand, will ye obey the King? or will ye not? Come down or we will fetch you down:
worser, we will see what a man-God you Are, and whither your God can deliver you out of our hand, will you obey the King? or will you not? Come down or we will fetch you down:
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And therefore, to vindicate Gods glory, and his own Commission, Elijah imprecates fire from heaven, and God, by this flaming answer, bears witnesse to the just frame of his spirit, in so direfull a revenge.
And Therefore, to vindicate God's glory, and his own Commission, Elijah imprecates fire from heaven, and God, by this flaming answer, bears witness to the just frame of his Spirit, in so direful a revenge.
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for many there be (I have too much cause to fear) who, themselves transported with passion and prejudice, while they study parties more then truth, & having mens persons in admiration,
for many there be (I have too much cause to Fear) who, themselves transported with passion and prejudice, while they study parties more then truth, & having men's Persons in admiration,
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because of advantage, would make others and themselves believe that there was no other parallel to be found between these venerable servants and Saints of God,
Because of advantage, would make Others and themselves believe that there was no other parallel to be found between these venerable Servants and Saints of God,
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so (in speciall) that that black adust humour of choler, held the predominacy in his individual Constitution, which many times gave a tincture to his discourse & action:
so (in special) that that black adust humour of choler, held the predominacy in his Individu Constitution, which many times gave a tincture to his discourse & actium:
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and which standers-by, more censorious then candid, interpreted to his unjust prejudice. But there is two things I shall without blushing take the liberty to speak by way of just vindication both to his person, and the doctrine before us. sc.
and which Standers by, more censorious then candid, interpreted to his unjust prejudice. But there is two things I shall without blushing take the liberty to speak by Way of just vindication both to his person, and the Doctrine before us. sc.
1. That, blessed be God, there is another, and more honourable parallel to be held out to the world between these Saints of God, and our beloved brother.
1. That, blessed be God, there is Another, and more honourable parallel to be held out to the world between these Saints of God, and our Beloved brother.
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First, I shall now for the just and necessary vindication of his Name, and Ministry hold out to the world a Parallel between Elias and our Reverend Brother.
First, I shall now for the just and necessary vindication of his Name, and Ministry hold out to the world a Parallel between Elias and our Reverend Brother.
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And why should any man, conceive it a presumption in me, and a boldness (almost to sacriledge) to mention a parallel between Elijah, and this servant of Jesus Christ? Considering,
And why should any man, conceive it a presumption in me, and a boldness (almost to sacrilege) to mention a parallel between Elijah, and this servant of jesus christ? Considering,
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are not onely exhorted to, but celebrated for, Conformity and likeness to their Heavenly Father? Be you perfect as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect;
Are not only exhorted to, but celebrated for, Conformity and likeness to their Heavenly Father? Be you perfect as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect;
And, We all with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord are changed into the same image from glory to glory; ther's their commendation.
And, We all with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord Are changed into the same image from glory to glory; ther's their commendation.
1. Elias was a man of Extraordinary sanctity and holiness: Enoch - like he walked with God: a man of much acquaintance and converse in Heaven, even while he was on earth.
1. Elias was a man of Extraordinary sanctity and holiness: Enoch - like he walked with God: a man of much acquaintance and converse in Heaven, even while he was on earth.
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This faithful servant of Christ, was a Minister of the Gospel; de Arcanis Dei: a Minister, I say, by Scriptural ordination; no intruder, or up-start of the times, who,
This faithful servant of christ, was a Minister of the Gospel; de Arcanis Dei: a Minister, I say, by Scriptural ordination; no intruder, or upstart of the times, who,
He had a notable faculty in Poetry, though his intention and attendance upon the Queen of all sciences and professions, the study of Divinity, allowed him no leasure to indulge his fancy that way:
He had a notable faculty in Poetry, though his intention and attendance upon the Queen of all sciences and professions, the study of Divinity, allowed him no leisure to indulge his fancy that Way:
He was singularly verst, as generally, in the Controversies between the Papists & Reformed Churches, so specially in the Controversies of the times, which rendred him very able, quick & potent to convince gain-sayers, who in all their congresses with him, were not able (as it was said of Steven) to resist the wisdom and the Spirit whereby he spake:
He was singularly versed, as generally, in the Controversies between the Papists & Reformed Churches, so specially in the Controversies of the times, which rendered him very able, quick & potent to convince gainsayers, who in all their congresses with him, were not able (as it was said of Steven) to resist the Wisdom and the Spirit whereby he spoke:
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save that their Masters have taught them this piece of their Mystery; that what they cannot cleer by argument, they will darken by clamour; that whatsoever the premises be, they will keep the conclusion, and whoever have the better, yet they will cry victory.
save that their Masters have taught them this piece of their Mystery; that what they cannot clear by argument, they will darken by clamour; that whatsoever the premises be, they will keep the conclusion, and whoever have the better, yet they will cry victory.
In the next place, Elijah was a powerful Prophet; His very name imports it, Eli-jah; which signifies, My strong God Jehovah, or the Lord: in the 1 King. 17.1. it is Elijahu: that is, the Lord, He is my strong God.
In the next place, Elijah was a powerful Prophet; His very name imports it, Eli-jah; which signifies, My strong God Jehovah, or the Lord: in the 1 King. 17.1. it is Elijah: that is, the Lord, He is my strong God.
whereas by one Sermon he brought back many thousands of the Idolatrous Israelites to the acknowledgement and worship of the true God: a like instance of Divine power afterwards was that in the Apostle in the day of Pentecost, who by one Sermon, converted 3000 Souls.
whereas by one Sermon he brought back many thousands of the Idolatrous Israelites to the acknowledgement and worship of the true God: a like instance of Divine power afterwards was that in the Apostle in the day of Pentecost, who by one Sermon, converted 3000 Souls.
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Hence John the Baptist (after him) inherits his name; Our Lord himself baptiseth him with it, (as it were;) This is Elias which was for to come, the exposition of which riddle (so it was to the Jews, with their very Rabbies,
Hence John the Baptist (After him) inherits his name; Our Lord himself baptizeth him with it, (as it were;) This is Elias which was for to come, the exposition of which riddle (so it was to the jews, with their very Rabbies,
as the Scribes doted, Matth. 17.10. as if Elias had been personally to rise again from the dead, before the Revelation of the Messiah: but foretold of John the Baptist, that he should stand up in the Spirit and power of Elijah, as the Harbenger of Jesus Christ;
as the Scribes doted, Matthew 17.10. as if Elias had been personally to rise again from the dead, before the Revelation of the Messiah: but foretold of John the Baptist, that he should stand up in the Spirit and power of Elijah, as the Harbinger of jesus christ;
and wherein was this power to be exerted? Mark that, for it is very observable, Luk. 1.16. Many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God;
and wherein was this power to be exerted? Mark that, for it is very observable, Luk. 1.16. Many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God;
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turn many to the Lord, so it is applied in the third verse of that third Chapter of St. Matthew, This is he that was spoken of by Isaias the Prophet, &c.
turn many to the Lord, so it is applied in the third verse of that third Chapter of Saint Matthew, This is he that was spoken of by Isaiah the Prophet, etc.
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as in his powerful Preaching; his Ministry was a powerful Ministry; how did he thunder against the Pharisees & Sadduces who came to his Baptism? Matth 3.7. O generation Vipers who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? &c. A terrible Exordium, and the whole Sermon is of the same strein, startling and convincing, full of terrour: I have not time to read it, much less to run a Paraphrase upon it.
as in his powerful Preaching; his Ministry was a powerful Ministry; how did he thunder against the Pharisees & Sadducees who Come to his Baptism? Matthew 3.7. O generation Vipers who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? etc. A terrible Exordium, and the Whole Sermon is of the same strain, startling and convincing, full of terror: I have not time to read it, much less to run a paraphrase upon it.
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This gracious servant of the Lord, (whom we have this day followed to the Sepulchre) was Successour (as I may so say) both to Elias and John the Baptist;
This gracious servant of the Lord, (whom we have this day followed to the Sepulchre) was Successor (as I may so say) both to Elias and John the Baptist;
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Our air is pestilentially infectious, not onely in the Physicians sence, who tell us that the cause of the late mortality among us (yet not universally healed,
Our air is pestilentially infectious, not only in the Physicians sense, who tell us that the cause of the late mortality among us (yet not universally healed,
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though, blessed be the God that heareth prayers, wonderfully abated) was the infection of the air; but in the Divines sence; our spiritual Physicions, who tell us our climate is mortally infected with the Pests of Heresies and Blasphemies; and with the putrid stinch of all manner of poisonous lusts: and this is the fatal source of all our plagues both in Church & State.
though, blessed be the God that hears Prayers, wonderfully abated) was the infection of the air; but in the Divines sense; our spiritual Physicians, who tell us our climate is mortally infected with the Pests of Heresies and Blasphemies; and with the putrid stinch of all manner of poisonous Lustiest: and this is the fatal source of all our plagues both in Church & State.
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And it wanted not success (through grace;) God set a seal to his Ministry, and he saw of the travel of his soul, in all the places whither Providence sent him.
And it wanted not success (through grace;) God Set a seal to his Ministry, and he saw of the travel of his soul, in all the places whither Providence sent him.
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As his preaching bare witness to God, so God bare witness to his preaching, in raising up a spiritual seed thereby, to his elder Brother, the Lord Jesus.
As his preaching bore witness to God, so God bore witness to his preaching, in raising up a spiritual seed thereby, to his elder Brother, the Lord jesus.
Fifthly, Elias was faithful in standing up for the Lord even when he thought himself alone; against the tide and torrent of the Apostacy of that generation:
Fifthly, Elias was faithful in standing up for the Lord even when he Thought himself alone; against the tide and torrent of the Apostasy of that generation:
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let them therefore give us two bullocks, &c. His zealous spirit could not bear their halting between two opinions, and therefore provokes them to the dispute, before all the people;
let them Therefore give us two bullocks, etc. His zealous Spirit could not bear their halting between two opinions, and Therefore provokes them to the dispute, before all the people;
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What a mighty spirit of God was that upon him, that he a single unarmed man, should not be afraid to command and see execution to be done, upon four hundred and fifty Idolatrous prophets, under the wing of an Idolatrous Queen,
What a mighty Spirit of God was that upon him, that he a single unarmed man, should not be afraid to command and see execution to be done, upon four hundred and fifty Idolatrous Prophets, under the wing of an Idolatrous Queen,
and before the very face of a wicked King? Thousands of their subjects standing by, who but now, were so cow'd with fear, that they had not a word to say for the true and living God! here was courage to a Miracle!
and before the very face of a wicked King? Thousands of their subject's standing by, who but now, were so cowed with Fear, that they had not a word to say for the true and living God! Here was courage to a Miracle!
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Our reverend brother had his proportion of this fidelity, zeal, and courage. He was faithful to Jesus Christ, his truths and ordinances. In all the Changes that went over his head, in all the Controversies of the times, wherein he exercised his Ministery, he he was a most strenuous Assertor of the truth,
Our reverend brother had his proportion of this Fidis, zeal, and courage. He was faithful to jesus christ, his truths and ordinances. In all the Changes that went over his head, in all the Controversies of the times, wherein he exercised his Ministry, he he was a most strenuous Assertor of the truth,
and amost couragious opposer of Error and Innovation; and that even while some higher then other by head shoulders, (in their own eyes) did basely and unworthily betray their Cause.
and almost courageous opposer of Error and Innovation; and that even while Some higher then other by head shoulders, (in their own eyes) did basely and unworthily betray their Cause.
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it was the zeal and fidelity of our brother, that he could not endure unsound doctrine, no not the lispings, or likenesse of it, knowing the dangerous tendency thereof.
it was the zeal and Fidis of our brother, that he could not endure unsound Doctrine, no not the lispings, or likeness of it, knowing the dangerous tendency thereof.
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and it is the policy of seducers and men of corrupt principles, when they dare not speak out to shun the form of plain and wholesome words, and hide themselves under the masks of suspitious and doubtfull phrases;
and it is the policy of seducers and men of corrupt principles, when they Dare not speak out to shun the from of plain and wholesome words, and hide themselves under the masks of suspicious and doubtful phrases;
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This he could not bear with seducers, nor they with him; so that by this means he became a man of contention, 2 Pet. 2.8. his righteous soul was vexed from day to day, in seeing and hearing.
This he could not bear with seducers, nor they with him; so that by this means he became a man of contention, 2 Pet. 2.8. his righteous soul was vexed from day to day, in seeing and hearing.
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What love, and honour, and mercy, and liberality, you owe unto his Name, and poor Orphanfamilie, left with you, judge ye? Surely if he sowed unto you spiritual things, it is no great matter if his poor family reap your carnal things, through his poverty you were made rich;
What love, and honour, and mercy, and liberality, you owe unto his Name, and poor Orphanfamilie, left with you, judge you? Surely if he sowed unto you spiritual things, it is no great matter if his poor family reap your carnal things, through his poverty you were made rich;
like his successor and anty-type, John the Baptist he lived separated from the world while he was in it, choosing rather to live among bruit beasts, then among bruitish men; his fare hard,
like his successor and anty-type, John the Baptist he lived separated from the world while he was in it, choosing rather to live among bruit beasts, then among brutish men; his fare hard,
He was not given to juncating, and feasting, and ranting, with vain and wanton persons, as the manner of some is, to the infinite scandal of the Gospel.
He was not given to juncating, and feasting, and ranting, with vain and wanton Persons, as the manner of Some is, to the infinite scandal of the Gospel.
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Yea, in the midst of all his straits, he was not only unquerulous, but liberal, liberal even to profusenesse: He never cared how little was given him, nor how much he gave to others, that were due objects of charity:
Yea, in the midst of all his straits, he was not only unquerulous, but liberal, liberal even to profuseness: He never cared how little was given him, nor how much he gave to Others, that were due objects of charity:
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Covetous he was, only in laying out for Christ, not in laying up for himself: and surely his compassionate spirit had undone him long since, had not that promise recruited him.
Covetous he was, only in laying out for christ, not in laying up for himself: and surely his compassionate Spirit had undone him long since, had not that promise recruited him.
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The liberal man deviseth liberal things, and by liberal things he shall stand: and Psal. 37.26. he is ever mercifull, and lendeth, and his seed is blessed.
The liberal man devises liberal things, and by liberal things he shall stand: and Psalm 37.26. he is ever merciful, and dares, and his seed is blessed.
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In the next place, Elijah was a man much and mighty in prayer: the Text represents so much unto us, Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are,
In the next place, Elijah was a man much and mighty in prayer: the Text represents so much unto us, Elijah was a man Subject to like passion as we Are,
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yet he prayed earnestly, &c. & (in another place) the Scripture calls him the Intercessor of Israel. Wote ye not how Elijah mirketh intercession to God for Israel:
yet he prayed earnestly, etc. & (in Another place) the Scripture calls him the Intercessor of Israel. Wot you not how Elijah mirketh Intercession to God for Israel:
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Surely England hath lost one of her Intercessors, one of the Lords remembrancers, a Moses, a Samuel, a Jacob, a wrestler with God, who stood in the gap,
Surely England hath lost one of her Intercessors, one of the lords remembrancers, a Moses, a Samuel, a Jacob, a wrestler with God, who stood in the gap,
so that he might well, with the Apostle, put it into his Catalogue, I cannot call it, the Catalogue of sufferings, because he counted such dayes as his feasting dayes, in fastings often.
so that he might well, with the Apostle, put it into his Catalogue, I cannot call it, the Catalogue of sufferings, Because he counted such days as his feasting days, in Fastings often.
persecuted by Ahab, and persecuted by Jezabel, put to flye for his life; and often driven by the severer dispensations of providence from place to place:
persecuted by Ahab, and persecuted by Jezebel, put to fly for his life; and often driven by the severer dispensations of providence from place to place:
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he was one of those holy wanderers, the Holy Ghost makes mention of Heb. 11.37. they wandred about in Sheep-skins, and Goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented.
he was one of those holy wanderers, the Holy Ghost makes mention of Hebrew 11.37. they wandered about in Sheepskins, and Goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented.
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This faithful Minister of the Gospel he had his share in the persecution of the times wherein he lived, from his very first entrance upon his Ministry:
This faithful Minister of the Gospel he had his share in the persecution of the times wherein he lived, from his very First Entrance upon his Ministry:
For as our Lord subjoyns the reason to his prediction of the Apostles sufferings, verse 13. His Ministry was salt, he was salt in his life, and salt in his doctrine; not only savoury,
For as our Lord subjoins the reason to his prediction of the Apostles sufferings, verse 13. His Ministry was salt, he was salt in his life, and salt in his Doctrine; not only savoury,
but quick and corroding, smart and searching, which corrupt times and ulcered consciences, could not bear, 2 Tim. 4.3. This enraged and enflamed the spirits of unsound men;
but quick and corroding, smart and searching, which corrupt times and ulcered Consciences, could not bear, 2 Tim. 4.3. This enraged and inflamed the spirits of unsound men;
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And others of the faithfull Ministers of Jesus Christ, have had their share with him in this kind of persecution. Math. 10.23. The world cannot beare the plain dealing of Gospell-Ministers:
And Others of the faithful Ministers of jesus christ, have had their share with him in this kind of persecution. Math. 10.23. The world cannot bear the plain dealing of Gospell-Ministers:
Elias was miraculously fed and preserved in the midst of all those hardships and persecutions by immediate Providence. A widow ready to perish, is his Suckler, and a bird of prey, his Caterer, &c.
Elias was miraculously fed and preserved in the midst of all those hardships and persecutions by immediate Providence. A widow ready to perish, is his Suckler, and a bird of prey, his Caterer, etc.
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The providences of God toward our Reverend Brother, were highly observable; surely in the eyes of many standers by, it was little lesse then a miracle,
The providences of God towards our Reverend Brother, were highly observable; surely in the eyes of many standers by, it was little less then a miracle,
his visible revenue not having exceeded 30 l. per annum. But he lived by Faith, and not by Sense; that promise was his best salary, Psal. 37.3. Trust in the Lord,
his visible revenue not having exceeded 30 l. per annum. But he lived by Faith, and not by Sense; that promise was his best salary, Psalm 37.3. Trust in the Lord,
This servant of Christ had his tranfigurations also, Jesus Christ did sometimes call him up into the mountain, where he shewed him his glory; he had in his proportion his visions, and revelations sometimes full of joy unspeakable and glorious.
This servant of christ had his tranfigurations also, jesus christ did sometime call him up into the mountain, where he showed him his glory; he had in his proportion his visions, and revelations sometime full of joy unspeakable and glorious.
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Elijah when he was to leave the world, his way lay through Jordan, and our Brother had his Jordan also, to passe through, deep waters of desertion, which threatned to go over his soul,
Elijah when he was to leave the world, his Way lay through Jordan, and our Brother had his Jordan also, to pass through, deep waters of desertion, which threatened to go over his soul,
For surely, it was the faith of Elijah that divided Jordan, and not his garment. And by the vertue of this faith, did this precious man go through his Jordan, so that the waters did not drown him; God hid his face from him for a season, and he was troubled: But he was pleased to dispell the cloud,
For surely, it was the faith of Elijah that divided Jordan, and not his garment. And by the virtue of this faith, did this precious man go through his Jordan, so that the waters did not drown him; God hid his face from him for a season, and he was troubled: But he was pleased to dispel the cloud,
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The Devil was a Coward, and durst not set upon this holy man, till he thought Faith and Reason, and (almost) Sence were exhausted, and could make no refistance.
The devil was a Coward, and durst not Set upon this holy man, till he Thought Faith and Reason, and (almost) Sense were exhausted, and could make no refistance.
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But the Lord Jesus having loved this his Disciple, loved him to the end: and was strong in his weak servant to overcome the Devil, in this last encounter,
But the Lord jesus having loved this his Disciple, loved him to the end: and was strong in his weak servant to overcome the devil, in this last encounter,
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our Brother was carried up in a burning fever, or rather he ascended up into glory in the triumphant Chariot of victorious assurance of the love of God in Jesus Christ. Rom. 8.37. Lastly, Elijah let fall his mantle upon his servant Elishah, who followed him in his ascension, both with his eye and voyce. My Father, my Father, 2 Rings 2.12. the Chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.
our Brother was carried up in a burning fever, or rather he ascended up into glory in the triumphant Chariot of victorious assurance of the love of God in jesus christ. Rom. 8.37. Lastly, Elijah let fallen his mantle upon his servant Elishah, who followed him in his Ascension, both with his eye and voice. My Father, my Father, 2 Rings 2.12. the Chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.
This good man let fall the mantle of blessings and prayers, upon his dear Friends and Relations; that stood crying about him, in some such kind of phrase.
This good man let fallen the mantle of blessings and Prayers, upon his dear Friends and Relations; that stood crying about him, in Some such kind of phrase.
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My Father, my Father, &c. a blessing suitable to the state & condition of every stander-ly: And thus this servant of Christ made his LAST Will and Testament, & (if I be not mistaken) his ONLY Will & Testament of Praise and Prayer, praising God, and blessing men. And thus much for the Parallel between Elijah and our Reverend Brother.
My Father, my Father, etc. a blessing suitable to the state & condition of every stander-ly: And thus this servant of christ made his LAST Will and Testament, & (if I be not mistaken) his ONLY Will & Testament of Praise and Prayer, praising God, and blessing men. And thus much for the Parallel between Elijah and our Reverend Brother.
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That the affection of Anger rightly qualified, and managed, is of singular use and advantage in the life and work of a Christian, especially of a Minister of the Gospel, which ought in no wise to be branded with the usual scandal of choler and passion.
That the affection of Anger rightly qualified, and managed, is of singular use and advantage in the life and work of a Christian, especially of a Minister of the Gospel, which ought in no wise to be branded with the usual scandal of choler and passion.
I make no question, the false prophets, and their seduced proselytes, stuck not to blast the holy Prophet in my Text, with the same reproach, a furious man, a man of an intemperate and unbridled spirit, that valued not mens lives,
I make no question, the false Prophets, and their seduced Proselytes, stuck not to blast the holy Prophet in my Text, with the same reproach, a furious man, a man of an intemperate and unbridled Spirit, that valued not men's lives,
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but in his anger would not stick to call down fire from Heaven to destroy an hundred men at a time, &c. The very meek Spirit of God records it here, in my Text;
but in his anger would not stick to call down fire from Heaven to destroy an hundred men At a time, etc. The very meek Spirit of God records it Here, in my Text;
To which end let me, 1. in general, put you in mind of this, viz. That the passion of anger, with other affections in nature, at what time the person in whom they are is regenerate; they do change their nature,
To which end let me, 1. in general, put you in mind of this, viz. That the passion of anger, with other affections in nature, At what time the person in whom they Are is regenerate; they do change their nature,
and become regenerate too: and being baptized with the blood and spirit of Jesus Christ, they receive Divine impressions, and so pass into the catalogue of gracious affections and dispositions, and become instruments of exceeding honour and service in the hand of Jesus Christ, who is pleased to make use of them in his own work: ex gr.
and become regenerate too: and being baptised with the blood and Spirit of jesus christ, they receive Divine impressions, and so pass into the catalogue of gracious affections and dispositions, and become Instruments of exceeding honour and service in the hand of jesus christ, who is pleased to make use of them in his own work: ex Great.
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FEAR, besprinkled with the blood of Christ, becomes a notable Andidote and prefervative against sin. HATRED, spiritualized, an holy Antipaethy with any thing or person contrary to God.
FEAR, besprinkled with the blood of christ, becomes a notable Andidote and prefervative against since. HATRED, spiritualized, an holy Antipaethy with any thing or person contrary to God.
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his anger and passion being sanctified, made him so abundantly active for God and the reformation of the publick worship, doctrine, and ordinances, in his generation;
his anger and passion being sanctified, made him so abundantly active for God and the Reformation of the public worship, Doctrine, and ordinances, in his generation;
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That which an idle wanton, loose lukewarm generation, of professors, as well as prophane persons (for the palliating of their own hypocrisie and Gallio-like - indifferency in matters of religion) called passion and choler in him, was in deed and in truth nothing but his zeal, and courage and activity for Jesus Christ, which truly did even consume him. Alas!
That which an idle wanton, lose lukewarm generation, of professors, as well as profane Persons (for the palliating of their own hypocrisy and Gallio-like - indifferency in matters of Religion) called passion and choler in him, was in deed and in truth nothing but his zeal, and courage and activity for jesus christ, which truly did even consume him. Alas!
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that ye do not judge perversly, according to your own corrupt thoughts, or according to the corrupt thoughts of the men of the world, whose judgment is totally perverted by carnal interest, and vile affections.
that you do not judge perversely, according to your own corrupt thoughts, or according to the corrupt thoughts of the men of the world, whose judgement is totally perverted by carnal Interest, and vile affections.
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And thus having premised thus much in general, concerning anger and passion in the Saints; Because indeed, even where this affection is sanctified, it is not sanctified quite through;
And thus having premised thus much in general, Concerning anger and passion in the Saints; Because indeed, even where this affection is sanctified, it is not sanctified quite through;
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but may have even in the best of Saints, and without question in this servant of Christ, had some mixtures of the old corrupt nature, troubling and distempering it sometimes, which makes the Saints go mourning and sighing within themselves,
but may have even in the best of Saints, and without question in this servant of christ, had Some mixtures of the old corrupt nature, troubling and distempering it sometime, which makes the Saints go mourning and sighing within themselves,
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First, I must tell you, thus much, that every warm and keen expression, whether by way of reproof or Caution, is not to be accounted anger and passion.
First, I must tell you, thus much, that every warm and keen expression, whither by Way of reproof or Caution, is not to be accounted anger and passion.
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And yet this is the common mistake of the injudicious multitude, to interpret every impetuous and pathetical posture of the preacher (especially when the matter lieth cross to corrupt nature) for anger and intemperancy of spirit.
And yet this is the Common mistake of the injudicious multitude, to interpret every impetuous and pathetical posture of the preacher (especially when the matter lies cross to corrupt nature) for anger and intemperancy of Spirit.
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Observe it, and you will find that 〈 … 〉 express a great deal of rancor and venom in a slie and calm phrase; so on the other side sincerity may be accompanied, with much meekness and love in a keener and sharper stile. But, secondly;
Observe it, and you will find that 〈 … 〉 express a great deal of rancour and venom in a sly and Cam phrase; so on the other side sincerity may be accompanied, with much meekness and love in a keener and sharper style. But, secondly;
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If ye would not sin in your anger; be angry onely against sin. It is sin which teacheth men to call it anger, when it self is reproved; for this is the deceit;
If you would not since in your anger; be angry only against since. It is since which Teaches men to call it anger, when it self is reproved; for this is the deceit;
the guilt is translated upon the reprover, and the delinquent is justified. What judgement would the tame spirits of our times have passed upon that act of Phineas, in that severe execution done, upon those impudent adulterers, Zimri and 〈 … 〉 in that generation? How would they have sentenced it to the pit of hell,
the guilt is translated upon the reprover, and the delinquent is justified. What judgement would the tame spirits of our times have passed upon that act of Phinehas, in that severe execution done, upon those impudent Adulterers, Zimri and 〈 … 〉 in that generation? How would they have sentenced it to the pit of hell,
as an act of furious cruelty. What? to execute before trial! To make himself, both witness, judge & executioner? An that in the very act of sin? thereby cutting them off from the hope or possibility of repentance, (in humane probability) he destroyed both body and Soul at once, passion above all hyperbolie! I,
as an act of furious cruelty. What? to execute before trial! To make himself, both witness, judge & executioner? an that in the very act of since? thereby cutting them off from the hope or possibility of Repentance, (in humane probability) he destroyed both body and Soul At once, passion above all hyperbolie! I,
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He calleth it zeal: an act of justice whereby Phineas prevented the execution of divine justice, upon the whole Congregation; and for a reward whereof, God entails upon Phineis and his seed the Covenant of an everlasting Priesthood.
He calls it zeal: an act of Justice whereby Phinehas prevented the execution of divine Justice, upon the Whole Congregation; and for a reward whereof, God entails upon Phineis and his seed the Covenant of an everlasting Priesthood.
it is not to be reputed choler and passion! Brethren, what think ye, can a man indeed be guilty of passion against the horrid opinions and heresies which subvert the very foundation? or can there be an Excesse in that passion? can a man be bitter against drunkennesse and whoredome? or can a man be guilty of railing against damnable Doctrines, Scepticisme, 2 Pet. 2.1. Arianisme, (denying the Lord that Bought them in sensu Ecclesiastico, or bought them, in their own perswasion.
it is not to be reputed choler and passion! Brothers, what think you, can a man indeed be guilty of passion against the horrid opinions and heresies which subvert the very Foundation? or can there be an Excess in that passion? can a man be bitter against Drunkenness and whoredom? or can a man be guilty of railing against damnable Doctrines, Scepticism, 2 Pet. 2.1. Arianism, (denying the Lord that Bought them in sensu Ecclesiastic, or bought them, in their own persuasion.
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Clouds carried about with a tempest, to whom is reserved the myst of darknesse for ever, presumptuous railers, bruit beasts; having eyes full of adultery;
Clouds carried about with a tempest, to whom is reserved the mist of darkness for ever, presumptuous railers, bruit beasts; having eyes full of adultery;
These and many like, are the Marks which the meek spirit of God sets upon these Cains: which if a Minister of the Gospel should but so much as repeat, in reference to the disseminators of the very self-same cursed principles & practises in our times they should be reviled,
These and many like, Are the Marks which the meek Spirit of God sets upon these Cains: which if a Minister of the Gospel should but so much as repeat, in Referente to the disseminators of the very selfsame cursed principles & practises in our times they should be reviled,
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& well nigh Curst, and stoned to death, as men of bitter & virulent spirits; the multitude of Sectaries, would tear off their clothes, and cast dust into the aire; and lift up their voices;
& well High Cursed, and stoned to death, as men of bitter & virulent spirits; the multitude of Sectaries, would tear off their clothes, and cast dust into the air; and lift up their voices;
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a metaphor borrowed from Chirurgions who cut, and search, and lance, and apply corrasives, that they may eat out the dead and putrified flesh, that the whole body may not perish.
a metaphor borrowed from Chirurgeons who Cut, and search, and lance, and apply corrasives, that they may eat out the dead and Putrified Flesh, that the Whole body may not perish.
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The meeknesse, the love, the mercy, the gentlenesse lieth in the tendency of such bitter Corrosives. In this case tendernesse in the Mediums would be cruelty in the End, Levit. 19.17. Fourth Rule. hatred, and not love.
The meekness, the love, the mercy, the gentleness lies in the tendency of such bitter Corrosives. In this case tenderness in the Mediums would be cruelty in the End, Levit. 19.17. Fourth Rule. hatred, and not love.
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I dare appeal even to his Adversaries, was not his anger against sin, Against errour and false doctrine, of which he met with too much, in every place? Was it not (whether in publick or private) in the Cause of God,
I Dare appeal even to his Adversaries, was not his anger against since, Against error and false Doctrine, of which he met with too much, in every place? Was it not (whither in public or private) in the Cause of God,
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but call him a faithful, plain-dealing, zealous Minister of Jesus Christ: lest otherwise God hear and be angry, and judge you for your passion and partialty.
but call him a faithful, plain-dealing, zealous Minister of jesus christ: lest otherwise God hear and be angry, and judge you for your passion and partialty.
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And lastly, When the warmth and keennesse of a mans spirit is acted not so much against the persons, as against the wickedness of men, who hold the truth of God in unrighteousnesse.
And lastly, When the warmth and keenness of a men Spirit is acted not so much against the Persons, as against the wickedness of men, who hold the truth of God in unrighteousness.
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Call it not anger and passion, bat zeal for God, and compassion on mens souls. Passion lets flye its arrows against the persons of men, zeal only against their sins: Indeed sins and persons are so near, that a man can hardly distinguish sometimes between the person and the sin. to avoyd the danger therefore, let men stand furtther off from their sins, that he that strikes at their sins, may not with the same blow be judged to strike at their persons also.
Call it not anger and passion, bat zeal for God, and compassion on men's Souls. Passion lets fly its arrows against the Persons of men, zeal only against their Sins: Indeed Sins and Persons Are so near, that a man can hardly distinguish sometime between the person and the since. to avoid the danger Therefore, let men stand furtther off from their Sins, that he that strikes At their Sins, may not with the same blow be judged to strike At their Persons also.
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But this is that which I say, the heat of anger must be against the crime, rather then against the person; and when it is mixt with grief, which sets pity and prayer on work for the offending party,
But this is that which I say, the heat of anger must be against the crime, rather then against the person; and when it is mixed with grief, which sets pity and prayer on work for the offending party,
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but desire of healing argueth men fear God; defire of pardon only sheweth men would be content to live in sin if they durst; desire of Cure shewes men would not live in sin, if they might.
but desire of healing argue men Fear God; desire of pardon only shows men would be content to live in since if they durst; desire of Cure shows men would not live in since, if they might.
they are more then infirmities: Augustine confesseth of himself before Coversion, he prayed (sometimes) for the gift of chastity; but there was something within that secretly whispered, not yet Lord; for sayes he, I was afraid, lest God should hear me too soon,
they Are more then infirmities: Augustine Confesses of himself before Conversion, he prayed (sometime) for the gift of chastity; but there was something within that secretly whispered, not yet Lord; for Says he, I was afraid, lest God should hear me too soon,
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but nourisheth, and cherisheth it, when men are so tenderly affected, to their Corruptions, they are more then infirmities; sin reigns, when men dare not displease it, nor rise up in opposition against it.
but Nourishes, and Cherishes it, when men Are so tenderly affected, to their Corruptions, they Are more then infirmities; sin reigns, when men Dare not displease it, nor rise up in opposition against it.
Thirdly, sin is more then infirmity, when men are impatient of Conviction; when men are so tender of their corruptions, that a man must not touch them;
Thirdly, since is more then infirmity, when men Are impatient of Conviction; when men Are so tender of their corruptions, that a man must not touch them;
Fourthly, when a man or a woman is never troubled with their corruptions, but when wrath is upon them, then they are more then infirmities. The godly go mourning under their secret corruptions, when the Sun shines upon their Tabernacles with the warmest influences,
Fourthly, when a man or a woman is never troubled with their corruptions, but when wrath is upon them, then they Are more then infirmities. The godly go mourning under their secret corruptions, when the Sun shines upon their Tabernacles with the warmest influences,
Carnal people are never good but when they are under the rod: and then, not because their sins displease God, but because Gods judgements displease them.
Carnal people Are never good but when they Are under the rod: and then, not Because their Sins displease God, but Because God's Judgments displease them.
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This is certain, men (in nature) do not sit down patient under infirmities, because infirmities, Corruption is all wed where infirmity is the apology, and allowed corruption is more then infirmity:
This is certain, men (in nature) do not fit down patient under infirmities, Because infirmities, Corruption is all wed where infirmity is the apology, and allowed corruption is more then infirmity:
Sixthly, when the heart is more offended at the Law, because it crosseth corruption, then at corruption, because it crosseth the Law, it is more then infirmity. Gracious souls justify the Law, but condemn their lusts; Rom. 7.12. Verse 14. the Law is holy,
Sixthly, when the heart is more offended At the Law, Because it Crosseth corruption, then At corruption, Because it Crosseth the Law, it is more then infirmity. Gracious Souls justify the Law, but condemn their Lustiest; Rom. 7.12. Verse 14. the Law is holy,
It is good when men study to bring up their hearts to the Rule, & not labour to bring down the Rule to their hearts: Gods children would feign have their lives as strait as the Law.
It is good when men study to bring up their hearts to the Rule, & not labour to bring down the Rule to their hearts: God's children would feign have their lives as strait as the Law.
it is then more then infirmity: when sin fortifieth it self, and can make resistance against whatsoever doth oppose it, it is Reigning sin, sin then in the foul, is as Rex in Regno; as a King in his Kingdome;
it is then more then infirmity: when since fortifieth it self, and can make resistance against whatsoever does oppose it, it is Reigning since, sin then in the foul, is as Rex in Regno; as a King in his Kingdom;
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Object. Then are not my corruptions infirmities, will some poore soule be ready to object; for they grow stronger and stronger, and not weaker and weaker;
Object. Then Are not my corruptions infirmities, will Some poor soul be ready to Object; for they grow Stronger and Stronger, and not Weaker and Weaker;
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Such poor Christians therefore that thus object against themselves, are not easily to be believed. 2. It is true, Satan may roare most, when he is cast out;
Such poor Christians Therefore that thus Object against themselves, Are not Easily to be believed. 2. It is true, Satan may roar most, when he is cast out;
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& thy self for them? Whilst thou saiest, corruption growes, dost thou dislike thy corruptions more then ever? Christian, thou gettest ground of corruption, corruption doth not get ground of thee.
& thy self for them? While thou Sayest, corruption grows, dost thou dislike thy corruptions more then ever? Christian, thou gettest ground of corruption, corruption does not get ground of thee.
A Tyrant may grow more oppressive and more impetuous, but he growes more burdensom and more intollerable. Why all this while he is upon the losing hand;
A Tyrant may grow more oppressive and more impetuous, but he grows more burdensome and more intolerable. Why all this while he is upon the losing hand;
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Thirdly, Doth thy watchfulness grow? Thou grow more vigilant, more jealous of thine own heart? More afraid of thy self? Dost stand at a greater distance from temptation, shunning the appearances and occasions of sin? Corruption gets no ground of thee, but thou of Corruption?
Thirdly, Does thy watchfulness grow? Thou grow more vigilant, more jealous of thine own heart? More afraid of thy self? Dost stand At a greater distance from temptation, shunning the appearances and occasions of since? Corruption gets no ground of thee, but thou of Corruption?
Fourthly, Doth thy opposition grow? As corruption and temptation growes stronger (in thy apprehension) dost thou make stronger resistances, dost thou fortifie more against temptation? Dost pray more and more fervently? Art thou more and more active in the dutie of mortification? Corruption i• a looser.
Fourthly, Does thy opposition grow? As corruption and temptation grows Stronger (in thy apprehension) dost thou make Stronger resistances, dost thou fortify more against temptation? Dost pray more and more fervently? Art thou more and more active in the duty of mortification? Corruption i• a looser.
not onely for pardon of sin, but for power against sin? Not only for justification, but for sanctification? Not onely as a fountain of happiness, but as a fountain of holiness? And dost thou go out in his strength against (thy corruptions;
not only for pardon of since, but for power against since? Not only for justification, but for sanctification? Not only as a fountain of happiness, but as a fountain of holiness? And dost thou go out in his strength against (thy corruptions;
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Behold, whilst thou mournest and complainest that corruption gets ground; the truth is, Grace gets ground, of Corruption: Sence of corruption is a grace,
Behold, while thou mournest and complainest that corruption gets ground; the truth is, Grace gets ground, of Corruption: Sense of corruption is a grace,
A second general Caution. Take heed of making the Saints infirmities, your encouragements in sin. For first, They are not for our imitation, but our admonition, Ut sup.
A second general Caution. Take heed of making the Saints infirmities, your encouragements in since. For First, They Are not for our imitation, but our admonition, Ut sup.
Was ever any man yet heard to say, And why may not I sit upon the dungh-hil as well as Job? Or lye at the rich mans door begging, as well as Lazarus? Why may not I dwell in the wilderness as well as John the Baptist? And not have whereon to lay my head as well as our Saviour? Alas, Alas!
Was ever any man yet herd to say, And why may not I fit upon the dungh-hil as well as Job? Or lie At the rich men door begging, as well as Lazarus? Why may not I dwell in the Wilderness as well as John the Baptist? And not have whereon to lay my head as well as our Saviour? Alas, Alas!
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There was meekness in Moses, patience in Job, holiness in David; zeal for God in Elijah; &c. In a word, there are Graces in Gods children as well as corruptions:
There was meekness in Moses, patience in Job, holiness in David; zeal for God in Elijah; etc. In a word, there Are Graces in God's children as well as corruptions:
Oh! how much more noble and excellent is it to imitate the Saints in their graces then in their infirmities? This were wisdom, to pick out that which is praise worthy, and be followers of them as they are followers of Christ!
Oh! how much more noble and excellent is it to imitate the Saints in their graces then in their infirmities? This were Wisdom, to pick out that which is praise worthy, and be followers of them as they Are followers of christ!
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what a sordid criticism was it in him, that read over Homer, onely to find out his faults? A wise generous spirit will observe what is honourable and excellent, and set up that for his standard, and exemplar.
what a sordid criticism was it in him, that read over Homer, only to find out his Faults? A wise generous Spirit will observe what is honourable and excellent, and Set up that for his standard, and exemplar.
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You take notice of the Saints falls; but why do ye not take notice also of their rising again? You see their sins; but why are ye blind to their repentance, their tears, their broken bones, their self-judging, their restless inquietude of spirit, till God be reconciled to them?
You take notice of the Saints falls; but why do you not take notice also of their rising again? You see their Sins; but why Are you blind to their Repentance, their tears, their broken bones, their Self-judging, their restless inquietude of Spirit, till God be reconciled to them?
labour to get Abrahams faith: you would be like David in honour, be like him in holiness: you would have Elijah's power, to call down fire from Heaven;
labour to get Abrahams faith: you would be like David in honour, be like him in holiness: you would have Elijah's power, to call down fire from Heaven;
thou seest not what they cost them. Little dost thou know what broken bones, what sharp corrections, what bleeding Souls, what buckets of tears they pour out before the Lord, because of their corruptions. Oh! wretch that I am!
thou See not what they cost them. Little dost thou know what broken bones, what sharp corrections, what bleeding Souls, what buckets of tears they pour out before the Lord, Because of their corruptions. Oh! wretch that I am!
I have sinned as David, but I have not repented as David: I have denied Jesus Christ with Peter, but I have not with Peter wept bitterly;; my heart hath been a fountain of sin, but my head hath not been a fountain of tears: I have been viler in Gods eyes then ever they were,
I have sinned as David, but I have not repented as David: I have denied jesus christ with Peter, but I have not with Peter wept bitterly;; my heart hath been a fountain of since, but my head hath not been a fountain of tears: I have been Viler in God's eyes then ever they were,
Secondly, Turn in upon thy self, and thou shalt find more cause of judging thy self then thy brother. He hath his weaknesses, thou hast thy wilfulnesses. He his failings, sometimes, thou thy gross falls (possibly) every day;
Secondly, Turn in upon thy self, and thou shalt find more cause of judging thy self then thy brother. He hath his Weaknesses, thou hast thy wilfulnesses. He his failings, sometime, thou thy gross falls (possibly) every day;
thou goest forth to meet temptation: Yea, to tempt temptation, to tempt the devil, to tempt thee; Yea, thou thy self art a tempter to others, sinning and causing others to sin:
thou goest forth to meet temptation: Yea, to tempt temptation, to tempt the Devil, to tempt thee; Yea, thou thy self art a tempter to Others, sinning and causing Others to since:
and so doest the devils work, &c. and dost thou judge thy brother? Thou hypocrite, Matth. 7.5. cast first the beam out of thine eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brothers eye.
and so dost the Devils work, etc. and dost thou judge thy brother? Thou hypocrite, Matthew 7.5. cast First the beam out of thine eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy Brother's eye.
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What is the mote of infirmity, to the beam of Presumption? Be more in thy looking glass, and thou wilt have less use of thy spectacles. Thirdly, Know this, oh man! who ever thou art;
What is the mote of infirmity, to the beam of Presumption? Be more in thy looking glass, and thou wilt have less use of thy spectacles. Thirdly, Know this, o man! who ever thou art;
that in the very act of judging thy brother, thou condemnest thy self: Thy censures of thy brothers infirmities are so many aggravations of thine own wickednesses.
that in the very act of judging thy brother, thou Condemnest thy self: Thy censures of thy Brother's infirmities Are so many aggravations of thine own Wickednesses.
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If his mote sinck him so deep in thy judgment, how deep will thy beam sinck thee in Gods? With what measure thou metest, it shall be measured to thee again.
If his mote sink him so deep in thy judgement, how deep will thy beam sink thee in God's? With what measure thou mettest, it shall be measured to thee again.
God wil not judge his people for their infirmities, but God will judge thee for thy presumptuous sins: yea, God will judge thee for judging thy brother, and wo unto thee when God cometh to judge thee;
God will not judge his people for their infirmities, but God will judge thee for thy presumptuous Sins: yea, God will judge thee for judging thy brother, and woe unto thee when God comes to judge thee;
Fourthly, It is much more honourable to mourn with the Saints, and to mourn for them, then to judge and censure them. Their infirmities are their burden;
Fourthly, It is much more honourable to mourn with the Saints, and to mourn for them, then to judge and censure them. Their infirmities Are their burden;
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First, Although corruptions in the Saints be but infirmities, yet let even the best of Gods Saints, learn To Mourn for their Infirmities. To Watch over their Infirmities. To Pray against their Infirmities.
First, Although corruptions in the Saints be but infirmities, yet let even the best of God's Saints, Learn To Mourn for their Infirmities. To Watch over their Infirmities. To Pray against their Infirmities.
1. Such reasonings and discourses, are no good-signs; when sin takes sanctuary under infirmitie, it is to be suspected of more then infirmity, I know Satan is busie,
1. Such reasonings and discourses, Are no good-signs; when since Takes sanctuary under infirmity, it is to be suspected of more then infirmity, I know Satan is busy,
I, but not such an infirmity, as a dim eye, or a palsie hand, or a lame foot, &c. They are but natural defects: my pride, my passion, my love of the world, these are sinful distempers: they, do but prejudice the body, these defile my Soul;
I, but not such an infirmity, as a dim eye, or a palsy hand, or a lame foot, etc. They Are but natural defects: my pride, my passion, my love of the world, these Are sinful distempers: they, do but prejudice the body, these defile my Soul;
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And look what ever may be said of sin in general, as that it is a transgression of Gods Law, a contrariety unto Gods Nature, a contradiction to Gods Will; A practical blasphemy against his Name, and Attributes, the rape of his mercies, the date of his justice; the challenge of his power, the blind of his omscience; It gives the lye to Gods truth, and the fool to his wisdom; This,
And look what ever may be said of since in general, as that it is a Transgression of God's Law, a contrariety unto God's Nature, a contradiction to God's Will; A practical blasphemy against his Name, and Attributes, the rape of his Mercies, the date of his Justice; the challenge of his power, the blind of his omscience; It gives the lie to God's truth, and the fool to his Wisdom; This,
A man cannot give sin a worse name then it self; & as a man cannot give the greatest sin, a worse name then sin; so he cannot give the least sin a better.
A man cannot give since a Worse name then it self; & as a man cannot give the greatest since, a Worse name then since; so he cannot give the least sin a better.
Thirdly, As infirmities in the godly are of the same nature, so they are of the same merit with sin in the wicked. All sin is damning. And thus should the children of God, Smiting upon their thighs, say in Gods presence, It were just with God to damn me for my infirmities.
Thirdly, As infirmities in the godly Are of the same nature, so they Are of the same merit with sin in the wicked. All since is damning. And thus should the children of God, Smiting upon their thighs, say in God's presence, It were just with God to damn me for my infirmities.
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And that he doth not, is not from the smalness of my sin, but from the greatness of his mercy; not from the nature of my sin, but from the goodness of his nature: not BECAƲSE they are but infirmities, but BECAƲSE He hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure.
And that he does not, is not from the smallness of my since, but from the greatness of his mercy; not from the nature of my since, but from the Goodness of his nature: not BECAƲSE they Are but infirmities, but BECAƲSE He hath made with me an everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things and sure.
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A tender dear friend is properly grieved by unkindnesses: the injuries of enemies do provoke, the displeasures of friends do grieve and disquiet. This should touch a Saint to the quick, to grieve his If he grieve his Cemforter, who shall comfort him! Comforter.
A tender dear friend is properly grieved by Unkindnesses: the injuries of enemies do provoke, the displeasures of Friends do grieve and disquiet. This should touch a Saint to the quick, to grieve his If he grieve his Comforter, who shall Comfort him! Comforter.
Fifthly, The Saints infirmities are so many abatements of their Excellencies; oh what glorious creatures would the Saints be, were it not for their pride, and for their passion, for their love of the world, and for their impatience! Et sic in caeteris.
Fifthly, The Saints infirmities Are so many abatements of their Excellencies; o what glorious creatures would the Saints be, were it not for their pride, and for their passion, for their love of the world, and for their impatience! Et sic in caeteris.
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They would be more then men, Angels incarnate, and glorious Saints, before, glorified. It is their distempers which do so disguise them many times, that they are hardly known from other men.
They would be more then men, Angels incarnate, and glorious Saints, before, glorified. It is their distempers which do so disguise them many times, that they Are hardly known from other men.
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Sixthly, The Saints infirmities, may, and sometimes, do, darken their Evidences: sinful affections especially, if indulged, may hinder assurance, and keep the soul under jealousies and doubtings:
Sixthly, The Saints infirmities, may, and sometime, do, darken their Evidences: sinful affections especially, if indulged, may hinder assurance, and keep the soul under jealousies and doubtings:
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Is this a small evil in the smallest sin, that it hinders our assurance, and intercepts between the soul and the light of Gods countenance, which is better then life it self?
Is this a small evil in the Smallest since, that it hinders our assurance, and intercepts between the soul and the Light of God's countenance, which is better then life it self?
Seventhly, The infirmities of the godly (when they doe appear) obstruct their influences; and, not seldom, render their endeavours of doing good ineffectual: while the sence of their infirmities, quickens their endeavours, the notice which standers-by take of them, hinders their successe.
Seventhly, The infirmities of the godly (when they do appear) obstruct their influences; and, not seldom, render their endeavours of doing good ineffectual: while the sense of their infirmities, quickens their endeavours, the notice which Standers by take of them, hinders their success.
if they can observe but the least failing in them: The Saints infirmities are wicked mens shields, whereby they fence themselves against their holy admonitions,
if they can observe but the least failing in them: The Saints infirmities Are wicked men's shields, whereby they fence themselves against their holy admonitions,
wicked men look upon the Saints failings with the multiplying end of the glasse which represents them in a bigger character, then they are in themselves;
wicked men look upon the Saints failings with the multiplying end of the glass which represents them in a bigger character, then they Are in themselves;
As thus in generall, so more particularly, Passion in the Reprover is a great prejudice to the reproof; a man seldom doth good in anger, the wrath of man worketh not the righteousnesse of God: mans anger seldom attains Gods righteous ends;
As thus in general, so more particularly, Passion in the Reprover is a great prejudice to the reproof; a man seldom does good in anger, the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God: men anger seldom attains God's righteous ends;
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if slighted, may turn to a consumption, &c. and so in the spirituall constitution, a lesser corruption not timely resisted and mortified, may grow to be an head-strong lust, which in the very godly shall keep grace at an under, and make the Christian go halting to his grave.
if slighted, may turn to a consumption, etc. and so in the spiritual constitution, a lesser corruption not timely resisted and mortified, may grow to be an headstrong lust, which in the very godly shall keep grace At an under, and make the Christian go halting to his grave.
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It is good to deal with our infirmities betimes. Twelfthly, And lastly, to be sure, spiritual infirmities may bring temporal judgements upon the Saints.
It is good to deal with our infirmities betimes. Twelfthly, And lastly, to be sure, spiritual infirmities may bring temporal Judgments upon the Saints.
Davids pride in a numerous people, costs him the lives of 70 thousand subjects. And Hezekiah his unthankfulness brought wrath upon himself, and all Israel. 2 Chr. 32.25.
Davids pride in a numerous people, costs him the lives of 70 thousand subject's. And Hezekiah his unthankfulness brought wrath upon himself, and all Israel. 2 Christ 32.25.
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God THEREBY vindicating his own impartiality, his hatred against sin, & his unchangeable love to his people, in chastening them here, that they may not be condemned with the world.
God THEREBY vindicating his own impartiality, his hatred against since, & his unchangeable love to his people, in chastening them Here, that they may not be condemned with the world.
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A true child of God is made up of Passion and Compassion; passion against himself, and Compassion towards his brethren; they condemn that in themselves, which they can excuse in another,
A true child of God is made up of Passion and Compassion; passion against himself, and Compassion towards his brothers; they condemn that in themselves, which they can excuse in Another,
Consciousnesse to our own Corruptions, should make us tender of our brethren; but our love to the souls of our brethren, should make us faithfull to them.
Consciousness to our own Corruptions, should make us tender of our brothers; but our love to the Souls of our brothers, should make us faithful to them.
yet so as to be healers & physitians, to their soul distempers, not accessories. It is a sin, to speak of our brethren, but it is our duty to speak unto them; Heb. 3.13. It is a blessed thing to be of an healing, and a restoring spirit.
yet so as to be healers & Physicians, to their soul distempers, not accessories. It is a since, to speak of our brothers, but it is our duty to speak unto them; Hebrew 3.13. It is a blessed thing to be of an healing, and a restoring Spirit.
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when your parts or graces lift up your spirits, think of your Corruptions; and say thus to your selves, What, have I within me an hard heart, and shall I be proud? an earthly heart, and shall I be elated? a lustfull heart, and shall I be puffed up? what, shall I be covetous and proud? passionate and proud? poor (in respect of grace) and proud? unable to mortify any corruption, to stand before any temptation, to perform any holy duty,
when your parts or graces lift up your spirits, think of your Corruptions; and say thus to your selves, What, have I within me an hard heart, and shall I be proud? an earthly heart, and shall I be elated? a lustful heart, and shall I be puffed up? what, shall I be covetous and proud? passionate and proud? poor (in respect of grace) and proud? unable to mortify any corruption, to stand before any temptation, to perform any holy duty,
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What have I that I have not received? and if received, why do I glory? To be proud of that which is none of our own, is folly; but to be proud of that which is Gods, is sacriledge. If therefore the sence of Grace at any time lift you up;
What have I that I have not received? and if received, why do I glory? To be proud of that which is none of our own, is folly; but to be proud of that which is God's, is sacrilege. If Therefore the sense of Grace At any time lift you up;
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1. Strive still; for consider, if corruption lose no ground, notwithstanding all thy wrestlings and conflicts, what will it do if thou givest over striving? if a man that rowes against the tide, get no ground, with plying his Oars, how will he be carried down the stream, if he strike not a stroke? This thou must resolve on, either to overcome thy infirmities, or to be overcome by them.
1. Strive still; for Consider, if corruption loose no ground, notwithstanding all thy wrestlings and conflicts, what will it do if thou givest over striving? if a man that rows against the tide, get no ground, with plying his Oars, how will he be carried down the stream, if he strike not a stroke? This thou must resolve on, either to overcome thy infirmities, or to be overcome by them.
And therefore, Christian, act faith upon the merit, and upon the power of Christs Cross, and believe down thy pride, and believe out thy passion, believe thy corruptions to death:
And Therefore, Christian, act faith upon the merit, and upon the power of Christ Cross, and believe down thy pride, and believe out thy passion, believe thy corruptions to death:
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Fifthly, Be thankful, O ye Saints, & servants of God, if, upon those scriptural discoveries already laid down, you can evidence it to your own soules, that the remainders of corruption in your natures, are but infirmities:
Fifthly, Be thankful, Oh you Saints, & Servants of God, if, upon those scriptural discoveries already laid down, you can evidence it to your own Souls, that the remainders of corruption in your nature's, Are but infirmities:
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that sin, of a Lord, is become a slave, and of an obeyed Soveraigne, is become a resisted Tyrant. Oh! it is matter of great thankfulness, that the dominion of sin is broken;
that since, of a Lord, is become a slave, and of an obeyed Sovereign, is become a resisted Tyrant. Oh! it is matter of great thankfulness, that the dominion of since is broken;
And therefore, while the sence of Corruption maketh them complain, with the holy Apostle, Oh wretch that I am, &c. the consideration that sin is dethroned, and remains now but as a blasted infirmity in the soul, may cause them to triumph.
And Therefore, while the sense of Corruption makes them complain, with the holy Apostle, O wretch that I am, etc. the consideration that since is dethroned, and remains now but as a blasted infirmity in the soul, may cause them to triumph.
And, by the power of his Crosse he puts the sentence into execution: Gal. 5.24. they that are Christs have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
And, by the power of his Cross he puts the sentence into execution: Gal. 5.24. they that Are Christ have Crucified the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest.
but it is a promise in the fourteenth verse, sin shall not reign, to assure the believer, that what Christ hath purchased with his blood, he will accomplish by his Spirit: sc.
but it is a promise in the fourteenth verse, since shall not Reign, to assure the believer, that what christ hath purchased with his blood, he will accomplish by his Spirit: sc.
the final and total destruction of the body of sin, whereof this is the pledge and first fruits, the dethroning of sin in the soul, so that though it be, yet it shall not be as a Lord:
the final and total destruction of the body of since, whereof this is the pledge and First fruits, the dethroning of since in the soul, so that though it be, yet it shall not be as a Lord:
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This is a Christians comfort, Though the world either through blindnesse cannot, or through malice will not distinguish between infirmities, and allowed wickednesse in the godly;
This is a Christians Comfort, Though the world either through blindness cannot, or through malice will not distinguish between infirmities, and allowed wickedness in the godly;
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It is highly observable, concerning Sarah, David, Asa, Jehosaphat, &c. when the spirit of God comes in Scripture to give us their characters, he puts a veile upon their infirmities, and takes notice only of their graces. Gen. 17.12. Sarah laughed through unbelief;
It is highly observable, Concerning Sarah, David, Asa, Jehoshaphat, etc. when the Spirit of God comes in Scripture to give us their characters, he puts a veil upon their infirmities, and Takes notice only of their graces. Gen. 17.12. Sarah laughed through unbelief;
but, in his character, God only takes notice of his integrity, his perfection, the Ʋniversality of his obedience: He did ONLY that which was right in mine eyes.
but, in his character, God only Takes notice of his integrity, his perfection, the Ʋniversality of his Obedience: He did ONLY that which was right in mine eyes.
And his son Jehosaphat contracted a wicked affinity, he left reformation imperfect, verse 33. yet, in the summa totalis, he inherits the testimony of his Fathers sincerity. He walked in the way of Asa his Father, 2 Chron. 20.32. and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sight of the Lord.
And his son Jehoshaphat contracted a wicked affinity, he left Reformation imperfect, verse 33. yet, in the summa totalis, he inherits the testimony of his Father's sincerity. He walked in the Way of Asa his Father, 2 Chronicles 20.32. and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sighed of the Lord.
Oh what a Cordial is this for the fainting hearts of Gods dear children, sinking under the sense of their corruptions? When God comes to weigh them in the ballance of the Sanctuary, he leaves out their infirmities; and puts nothing into the scales but their graces; He overlooks what is theirs,
O what a Cordial is this for the fainting hearts of God's dear children, sinking under the sense of their corruptions? When God comes to weigh them in the balance of the Sanctuary, he leaves out their infirmities; and puts nothing into the scales but their graces; He overlooks what is theirs,
When their infirmities are their afflictions, they be the objects of Gods Compassion. Of all the children in the Family, the Father pitieth the weak child, the lame child, and the sick child; when the poor child crieth, Father take me, Father help me, Father hold me, Father carry me;
When their infirmities Are their afflictions, they be the objects of God's Compassion. Of all the children in the Family, the Father Pitieth the weak child, the lame child, and the sick child; when the poor child cries, Father take me, Father help me, Father hold me, Father carry me;
When God seeth a poor believer striving, and wrestling, and conflicting with his corruptions; weeping and mourning over them, like a dove of the valley;
When God sees a poor believer striving, and wrestling, and conflicting with his corruptions; weeping and mourning over them, like a dove of the valley;
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thou hast said, I will heal their back-sliding, Hos. 14.4. I will love them freely, &c. Why now Lord, Remember the word unto thy servant upon which thou hast caused me to hope;
thou hast said, I will heal their backsliding, Hos. 14.4. I will love them freely, etc. Why now Lord, remember the word unto thy servant upon which thou hast caused me to hope;
When God (I say) hears his poor Ephraims thus bemaoning themselves, and smiting upon their thigh, with holy shame and confusion, reproach themselves, thus:
When God (I say) hears his poor Ephraim's thus bemaoning themselves, and smiting upon their thigh, with holy shame and confusion, reproach themselves, thus:
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Ephraim weeps before God tears of contrition, and God weeps over Ephraim, tears of compassion. In all this affliction of the soul, Gods Soul is afflicted, his bowels are troubled, his compassions are kindled;
Ephraim weeps before God tears of contrition, and God weeps over Ephraim, tears of compassion. In all this affliction of the soul, God's Soul is afflicted, his bowels Are troubled, his compassions Are kindled;
Is Ephraim my dear Son? Is he a pleasant child? Is this the voice of my repenting child, pouring out his Soul & his sorrowes over his sinful in firmities? I do earnestly remember him, I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord.
Is Ephraim my dear Son? Is he a pleasant child? Is this the voice of my repenting child, pouring out his Soul & his sorrows over his sinful in firmities? I do earnestly Remember him, I will surely have mercy upon him, Says the Lord.
I said I am cast out of thy sight, nevertheless, thou heardest the voice of my supplication, Psal. 31.32. Who would have thought that a prayer mixt with so much infidelity should have the way to Heaven? But the instance in the text is full to this purpose;
I said I am cast out of thy sighed, nevertheless, thou heardest the voice of my supplication, Psalm 31.32. Who would have Thought that a prayer mixed with so much infidelity should have the Way to Heaven? But the instance in the text is full to this purpose;
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by a particular instance, (it being in materia necessaria, prayer being a duty of universal necessity) the special example of Elijah: And it was not for his sake that it is written onely,
by a particular instance, (it being in materia necessaria, prayer being a duty of universal necessity) the special Exampl of Elijah: And it was not for his sake that it is written only,
but for our sakes also, the drift being a general encouragement, to strengthen the hands of Gods Saints in prayer against the sence of their infirmities:
but for our sakes also, the drift being a general encouragement, to strengthen the hands of God's Saints in prayer against the sense of their infirmities:
That, if Elijahs prayers were of such prevalencie with God, his passions notwithstanding, our prayers shall not return altogether fruitlesse into our bosom,
That, if Elijahs Prayers were of such prevalency with God, his passion notwithstanding, our Prayers shall not return altogether fruitless into our bosom,
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He was an eminent Prophet indeed, but he was NONLATINALPHABET of like passions with us. The infirmities of our nature, shall not prejudice, the fervency of prayers.
He was an eminent Prophet indeed, but he was of like passion with us. The infirmities of our nature, shall not prejudice, the fervency of Prayers.
There may be less of miracle in our answers, then there was in Elijah's; but there will be as much of love: surely, returns of prayer are not the fruit of our merit but of Gods free-grace; they do not depend upon the worth of the supplicant, but upon the merit and intercession of our surety: And if Moses, a servant prevailed by his intercession for an whole Nation notwithstanding their rebellions;
There may be less of miracle in our answers, then there was in Elijah's; but there will be as much of love: surely, returns of prayer Are not the fruit of our merit but of God's Free grace; they do not depend upon the worth of the supplicant, but upon the merit and Intercession of our surety: And if Moses, a servant prevailed by his Intercession for an Whole nation notwithstanding their rebellions;
whether natural or sinful, shall be perfectly cured: death will be an absolute cure, death will be the death of all your corruptions. Now they do not reign, blessed be God, then they shall not live: now they be but slaves, Hewers of wood, and drawers of water; (the infirmities of the Saints find them hewing work, and weeping work; ) the time is coming when they shall not be; the time is coming when the Saints shall rest from their labours, and all tears shall be wiped from their eyes.
whither natural or sinful, shall be perfectly cured: death will be an absolute cure, death will be the death of all your corruptions. Now they do not Reign, blessed be God, then they shall not live: now they be but slaves, Hewers of wood, and drawers of water; (the infirmities of the Saints find them hewing work, and weeping work;) the time is coming when they shall not be; the time is coming when the Saints shall rest from their labours, and all tears shall be wiped from their eyes.
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and, Oh! my hypocrisy; and, Oh! my unbelief, &c. But, when they shall stand upon the shore, and see all these Egyptians lye drowned and choked in the red Sea of Christs blood; singing the song of Moses and of the Lumb. Ʋnto him that loved us, Rev. 15.6. and washed us from our sins in his own blood and hath made us KINGS and Priests, unto our God and his Father;
and, Oh! my hypocrisy; and, Oh! my unbelief, etc. But, when they shall stand upon the shore, and see all these egyptians lie drowned and choked in the read Sea of Christ blood; singing the song of Moses and of the Lumb. Ʋnto him that loved us, Rev. 15.6. and washed us from our Sins in his own blood and hath made us KINGS and Priests, unto our God and his Father;
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In the mean time, let the sense of corruption, set the Saints alonging for that day; Corruption will never be totally destroyed till this mortal put on immortality. This cursed leprosy of sin is so soaked & penetrated into our natures, that it will never be got out till the walls of the house, be pulled down;
In the mean time, let the sense of corruption, Set the Saints alonging for that day; Corruption will never be totally destroyed till this Mortal put on immortality. This cursed leprosy of since is so soaked & penetrated into our nature's, that it will never be god out till the walls of the house, be pulled down;
let them lift up their heads with joy, Phil. 3.20. because their redemption draweth nigh; and having their conversation in Heaven, let them look for the Saviour, NONLATINALPHABET.
let them lift up their Heads with joy, Philip 3.20. Because their redemption draws High; and having their Conversation in Heaven, let them look for the Saviour,.
NONLATINALPHABET otior, arguo. 1 Tim. 5.13. fust, NONLATINALPHABET, and then NONLATINALPHABET. First they do not what they should at home, and then they do more then they should abroad.
otior, arguo. 1 Tim. 5.13. fust,, and then. First they do not what they should At home, and then they do more then they should abroad.
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