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THE Silent Soul, UNDER Sorest Tryals. The tenth Chapter of the book of Leviticus, the last clause of the third verse. And Aaron held his peace.
THE Silent Soul, UNDER Sorest Trials. The tenth Chapter of the book of Leviticus, the last clause of the third verse. And Aaron held his peace.
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THese word's they are a hint to us of the holy Carriage of Aaron, under the hand of God.
THese word's they Are a hint to us of the holy Carriage of Aaron, under the hand of God.
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The Lord had laid upon him an affliction very sad; but the Lord gave him a carriage very sweet and sutable to it:
The Lord had laid upon him an affliction very sad; but the Lord gave him a carriage very sweet and suitable to it:
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I think I may say, God spake to Aaron bitterly, but He made no reply at all:
I think I may say, God spoke to Aaron bitterly, but He made no reply At all:
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Nay, the Text saith, Aaron held his peace. I shall shall make no other preface: Three things you may consider in the verse. 1. The person, which was Aaron, the Lord 's Minister.
Nay, the Text Says, Aaron held his peace. I shall shall make no other preface: Three things you may Consider in the verse. 1. The person, which was Aaron, the Lord is Minister.
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But remember this, by the way, that Aaron must be look't upon not as a Minister, but as a Saint, so that what he did, we must all do. 2. The action, which was this, He held his peace. 3. The occasion, which is contain'd in the former part of the verse, And, which you may translate, Then. And truly the occasion is that which gives most light to the action.
But Remember this, by the Way, that Aaron must be looked upon not as a Minister, but as a Saint, so that what he did, we must all doe. 2. The actium, which was this, He held his peace. 3. The occasion, which is contained in the former part of the verse, And, which you may translate, Then. And truly the occasion is that which gives most Light to the actium.
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Aaron had lost two Children at one blow, and God told him, He would be sanctified, He would be glorified;Aaron had lost two Children At one blow, and God told him, He would be sanctified, He would be glorified;
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Aaron, upon this message, and upon this occasion, layeth his mouth in the dust, and held his peace. So that there is this plain Point ariseth from the words.Aaron, upon this message, and upon this occasion, Layeth his Mouth in the dust, and held his peace. So that there is this plain Point arises from the words.
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Doct. That under the saddest afflictions that can befall us, we must hold our peace;
Doct. That under the Saddest afflictions that can befall us, we must hold our peace;
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or thus, It's the duty of the Lord 's people, whatever He doth to them, to be silent ▪ Aaron held his peace:
or thus, It's the duty of the Lord is people, whatever He does to them, to be silent ▪ Aaron held his peace:
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Afflictions are of two sorts, spiritual and temporal: Temporal likewise are of two sorts publick & private, Now this was no spiritual affliction,
Afflictions Are of two sorts, spiritual and temporal: Temporal likewise Are of two sorts public & private, Now this was no spiritual affliction,
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but rather temporal. And it had in it something of a publick nature, but as to Aaron more of a private.
but rather temporal. And it had in it something of a public nature, but as to Aaron more of a private.
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And truly as to a private temporal affliction this of Aarons was very heavy. You all know that, As Children are sometimes great Comforts: So, often times sad afflictions.
And truly as to a private temporal affliction this of Aaron's was very heavy. You all know that, As Children Are sometime great Comforts: So, often times sad afflictions.
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The sin of our Children's lifes, and the suddennesse of our Children's deaths make sore afflictions.
The since of our Children's life's, and the suddenness of our Children's death's make soar afflictions.
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Aaron might at present reflect upon both, and that reflexion (no doubt) was his affliction:Aaron might At present reflect upon both, and that reflection (no doubt) was his affliction:
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But although he was troubled, yet he carryed it wisely and well; He covers his sadnesse with silence.
But although he was troubled, yet he carried it wisely and well; He covers his sadness with silence.
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His practise is our Pattern, upon it I build my Point:
His practise is our Pattern, upon it I built my Point:
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And 'pray now mind it, Let the dealings of Gods providence be never so sad, we must be silent, we must hold our peace.
And pray now mind it, Let the dealings of God's providence be never so sad, we must be silent, we must hold our peace.
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What Aaron did now, David did afterwards in Psal. 39.9. I was dumb, I opened not my mouth, because thou didst it.
What Aaron did now, David did afterwards in Psalm 39.9. I was dumb, I opened not my Mouth, Because thou didst it.
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This therefore I would stand upon (and oh, that God would strengthen me to speak it to you!) That it is our great duty under the saddest providences, to hold our peace.
This Therefore I would stand upon (and o, that God would strengthen me to speak it to you!) That it is our great duty under the Saddest providences, to hold our peace.
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I shall onely speak one word of caution to prevent a mistake about the Point, and so go on.
I shall only speak one word of caution to prevent a mistake about the Point, and so go on.
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And the Caution is but this.
And the Caution is but this.
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I am not now speaking of all our duties that are incumbent upon us, in the day of adversity, in the hour of afflictions;
I am not now speaking of all our duties that Are incumbent upon us, in the day of adversity, in the hour of afflictions;
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no (my Brethren), there are many duties besides this: when the Lord affl•ct's, there are many duties to be done.
not (my Brothers), there Are many duties beside this: when the Lord affl•ct's, there Are many duties to be done.
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Indeed here are two duties, that I find are to be done in this Chapter, in our afflictions,
Indeed Here Are two duties, that I find Are to be done in this Chapter, in our afflictions,
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and, in a desire & endeavour to do these duties, by the light and strength of the Lord in this Scripture, am I this day present (which otherwise I had not been) to Preach unto you.
and, in a desire & endeavour to do these duties, by the Light and strength of the Lord in this Scripture, am I this day present (which otherwise I had not been) to Preach unto you.
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For I find, it was Aarons duty in his affliction to do his work, and to be submissively silent before the Lord.
For I find, it was Aaron's duty in his affliction to do his work, and to be submissively silent before the Lord.
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These are the duties I meet with here, as I said in this Chapter, the one in the Text, the other in the 12. ver. where it is said;
These Are the duties I meet with Here, as I said in this Chapter, the one in the Text, the other in the 12. ver. where it is said;
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and Moses spake unto Aaron, and to Eleazar, and unto Ithamar his sons that were left, Take the meat-offering that remaineth of the offering of the Lord made by fire, and Moses spoke unto Aaron, and to Eleazar, and unto Ithamar his Sons that were left, Take the Meat offering that remains of the offering of the Lord made by fire,
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and eat it without leaven besides the Altar, for it is most holy. and eat it without leaven beside the Altar, for it is most holy.
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The meaning of it, is, They are dead, but go thou about thy work, do not keep off from the Lord's service, do not let God lose that which thou owest to him.
The meaning of it, is, They Are dead, but go thou about thy work, do not keep off from the Lord's service, do not let God loose that which thou owest to him.
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This is a great duty indeed, for us to go about the work of God in our place,
This is a great duty indeed, for us to go about the work of God in our place,
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whether Minister or Magistrate, or other. It's our fault and folly; under our affliction we are apt, Child-like, to lye down and cry.
whither Minister or Magistrate, or other. It's our fault and folly; under our affliction we Are apt, Childlike, to lie down and cry.
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Joshua lay upon his face, when he ought to have been up, and doing his businesse, Josh. 7.10. O Sirs!
joshua lay upon his face, when he ought to have been up, and doing his business, Josh. 7.10. O Sirs!
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whatever God layes upon us, let not us lay aside our duty. Let us strive to do while we suffer:
whatever God lays upon us, let not us lay aside our duty. Let us strive to do while we suffer:
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Cast not off any duty that God requries, and which our place calls for, even under the greatest affliction.
Cast not off any duty that God requries, and which our place calls for, even under the greatest affliction.
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This is one maine peece of Satans policy, by affliction to make us cast off duty:
This is one main piece of Satan policy, by affliction to make us cast off duty:
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But certainly we must not say as it is, Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain,
But Certainly we must not say as it is, Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain,
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& washed my hands in innocency, for all the day long I have been plagued,
& washed my hands in innocency, for all the day long I have been plagued,
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and chastned or (as it is in the Hebrew), my chastisement was every morning, Psal. 73.13; 14. No, we must not entertain such thoughts.and chastened or (as it is in the Hebrew), my chastisement was every morning, Psalm 73.13; 14. No, we must not entertain such thoughts.
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But whatever affliction the Lord brings, morning or evening; we must do our work all the day long.
But whatever affliction the Lord brings, morning or evening; we must do our work all the day long.
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That, besides others, is a great part of our duty in the day of adversity. But I shall speak to this in the Text. Two things I would do:
That, beside Others, is a great part of our duty in the day of adversity. But I shall speak to this in the Text. Two things I would do:
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First, 1. Shew you wherein this duty lyeth, what it is to be silent, and to hold our peace under sad providences:
First, 1. Show you wherein this duty lies, what it is to be silent, and to hold our peace under sad providences:
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And, 2. Why this is so great a duty? For the first, what's this silence? what's this holding our peace? We have, mention'd in the Scripture, a two fold silence:
And, 2. Why this is so great a duty? For the First, what's this silence? what's this holding our peace? We have, mentioned in the Scripture, a two fold silence:
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the Phrase is used in a bad sense, & in a good sense, there is a sinful, and there is an obediential silence.
the Phrase is used in a bad sense, & in a good sense, there is a sinful, and there is an obediential silence.
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There is a sinful silence, and a sinful holding the peace, which is not our duty but sin,
There is a sinful silence, and a sinful holding the peace, which is not our duty but since,
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and so is not required of us;
and so is not required of us;
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and this is four-fold, 1. A sottish silence, 2. A sullen silence, 3. A Stoical silence, 4. A self-soul secret afflicting silence.
and this is fourfold, 1. A sottish silence, 2. A sullen silence, 3. A Stoical silence, 4. A self-soul secret afflicting silence.
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But you, and I, must take heed of these: and therefore I will shew you the rock that you might not come near it.
But you, and I, must take heed of these: and Therefore I will show you the rock that you might not come near it.
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1. There is a sottish silence. Some hold their peace, because like fools they know nothing, observe nothing, can do nothing;
1. There is a sottish silence. some hold their peace, Because like Fools they know nothing, observe nothing, can do nothing;
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This doth not become the Lord's people, they should be sensible, not sottish.
This does not become the Lord's people, they should be sensible, not sottish.
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Jeremiah complaines of such a sottishuesse in the 4. Chap. 22. vers. For my people are foolish, they have not known me; Jeremiah complains of such a sottishuesse in the 4. Chap. 22. vers. For my people Are foolish, they have not known me;
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they are sottish Children, & they have no understanding, &c. What was this sottish silence? will you look back to the 19. vers. and that will open it, where saith Jeremiah, My bowels, my bowels, I am pained at the very heart, my heart maketh a noise within me;
they Are sottish Children, & they have no understanding, etc. What was this sottish silence? will you look back to the 19. vers. and that will open it, where Says Jeremiah, My bowels, my bowels, I am pained At the very heart, my heart makes a noise within me;
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I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul!
I cannot hold my peace, Because thou hast herd, Oh my soul!
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the sound of the Trumpet, the Alarme of Warr. Jeremiah observed God, he saw a Storm, understood a Judgment, he was not sottish, his bowels melted for it,the found of the Trumpet, the Alarm of Warr. Jeremiah observed God, he saw a Storm, understood a Judgement, he was not sottish, his bowels melted for it,
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but my people are sottish, &c. As if he should fay, Though I am sensible, they are sottish.
but my people Are sottish, etc. As if he should faith, Though I am sensible, they Are sottish.
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There is a sottish silence beware of that. If the Lord smite, be not as a Sott that sees nothing;
There is a sottish silence beware of that. If the Lord smite, be not as a Sot that sees nothing;
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who therefore does not speak, because indeed he cannot:
who Therefore does not speak, Because indeed he cannot:
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we must hold our peace not as dumb-men, but as duty-men. He is not wise nor dutiful that cannot speak, and is therefore silent;
we must hold our peace not as dumb-men, but as duty-men. He is not wise nor dutiful that cannot speak, and is Therefore silent;
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But he is both, that can, but yet refraines. Sottish silence is a sin, not a duty. But then there is,
But he is both, that can, but yet refrains. Sottish silence is a since, not a duty. But then there is,
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2. A sullen silence. A silence that, as we say of some, they are dumb, because they are dogged; they do not speak,
2. A sullen silence. A silence that, as we say of Some, they Are dumb, Because they Are dogged; they do not speak,
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because they are sullen and will not speak:
Because they Are sullen and will not speak:
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That should not be our frame, a sullen silence when we refrain from good word's, that was David 's fault in the 2 verse of the 39. Psal. When he said, I held my peace, even from good.
That should not be our frame, a sullen silence when we refrain from good word's, that was David is fault in the 2 verse of the 39. Psalm When he said, I held my peace, even from good.
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We may say, The Lord hath given, and the Lord hath taken;
We may say, The Lord hath given, and the Lord hath taken;
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and say, Lord what's my duty, & c? But to say, as Jeremiah once said in the 20. Chap. 8, 9: I'le speak no more in his name, because the people took on, at what he said, that was a peece of his failing.
and say, Lord what's my duty, & c? But to say, as Jeremiah once said in the 20. Chap. 8, 9: I'll speak no more in his name, Because the people took on, At what he said, that was a piece of his failing.
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And truly its a great fault under our affliction not to speak at all; we may and must speak to God and Man: To God in duty;
And truly its a great fault under our affliction not to speak At all; we may and must speak to God and Man: To God in duty;
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to man both to ask advice, and to open our case for counsel and comfort.
to man both to ask Advice, and to open our case for counsel and Comfort.
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He that holds his peace as sullen and dogged, sinneth, and this silence is to be avoided.
He that holds his peace as sullen and dogged, Sinneth, and this silence is to be avoided.
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I presse it not upon you. Nay, I advise you against it: But, 3. There is a Stoical Silence. Schollars know, what was the opinion of the Stoick's. They were silent;
I press it not upon you. Nay, I Advice you against it: But, 3. There is a Stoical Silence. Scholars know, what was the opinion of the Stoic's. They were silent;
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shall I say out of a high humour, it was an humour, an earthly humour; they must mind nothing.
shall I say out of a high humour, it was an humour, an earthly humour; they must mind nothing.
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I do not think it a good speech of that Heathen, who when he heard of the death of his Child, said ▪ I begat him mortal.
I do not think it a good speech of that Heathen, who when he herd of the death of his Child, said ▪ I begat him Mortal.
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No my Brethren, God hath given us affections, that we might make use of them,
No my Brothers, God hath given us affections, that we might make use of them,
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for he hath made nothing in vain, we may mourn ▪ we may weep, we may be sensible of the hand of God.
for he hath made nothing in vain, we may mourn ▪ we may weep, we may be sensible of the hand of God.
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There are a company of poor Creatures amongst us (you call them Quakers) that are much infected with Stoicism; most of ther principles,
There Are a company of poor Creatures among us (you call them Quakers) that Are much infected with Stoicism; most of their principles,
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and much of their practise is but a reviving of what some Philophers counted their glory long ago.
and much of their practice is but a reviving of what Some Philosophers counted their glory long ago.
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But truly, it is the shame of Christians to turn Stoicks, I may say Stocks: To mind nothing, be affected with,
But truly, it is the shame of Christians to turn Stoics, I may say Stocks: To mind nothing, be affected with,
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or for nothing, is a shame, and not a glory. I therefore reckon that, as a sinful silence.
or for nothing, is a shame, and not a glory. I Therefore reckon that, as a sinful silence.
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The Stoicks silence, is the Saints shame; Aarons was, and ours must be of a higher, a holier nature. But to passe on.
The Stoics silence, is the Saints shame; Aaron's was, and ours must be of a higher, a Holier nature. But to pass on.
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4. There is a secret soul-afflicting silence.
4. There is a secret Soul-afflicting silence.
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There are deep souls that run like deep water's, they make no noise, they are very silent.
There Are deep Souls that run like deep water's, they make no noise, they Are very silent.
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I am apt to think it was Hezekiah 's failing, when he said, He hath done it, I shall go softly all my years in the bitternesse of my soul, Isa. 38.15. It was well, he eyed God;
I am apt to think it was Hezekiah is failing, when he said, He hath done it, I shall go softly all my Years in the bitterness of my soul, Isaiah 38.15. It was well, he eyed God;
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but, to say, he would go softly, that is, he would bleed within, and not open the wound, was his failing. I know that speech:
but, to say, he would go softly, that is, he would bleed within, and not open the wound, was his failing. I know that speech:
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Ille dolet verè, qui sine teste dolet, Secret silent sorrow is truest, but not best: It is sorrow with a witnesse (as we say), because without a witnesse.Isle Dolet verè, qui sine teste Dolet, Secret silent sorrow is Truest, but not best: It is sorrow with a witness (as we say), Because without a witness.
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To mourn in a corner silently, to weep, and not to word it: To let Grief swallow up Language;
To mourn in a corner silently, to weep, and not to word it: To let Grief swallow up Language;
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and not to speak but to be drowned, and silent in a depth of grief, this is an evil silence.
and not to speak but to be drowned, and silent in a depth of grief, this is an evil silence.
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The Lord keep you and me from it:
The Lord keep you and me from it:
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I do mention it (as the other three) to be a voided, not to be practised.
I do mention it (as the other three) to be a voided, not to be practised.
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Aaron was not, we must not, in any of these senses be silent: for this silence is an evil;Aaron was not, we must not, in any of these Senses be silent: for this silence is an evil;
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and therefore noted, that it may be avoided.
and Therefore noted, that it may be avoided.
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Well, this is the first silence, and this sinful holding our peace, is not our duty under any hand of God. But Secondly,
Well, this is the First silence, and this sinful holding our peace, is not our duty under any hand of God. But Secondly,
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2. There is an obediential silence, a silence that is founded in wisdome, and manag'd with reverence, and this silence is our duty.
2. There is an obediential silence, a silence that is founded in Wisdom, and managed with Reverence, and this silence is our duty.
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It is said of Saul when the Children of Belial flouted him, he held his peace, in the 1 Sam. 10. ult. that was a silence of wisdom.
It is said of Saul when the Children of Belial flouted him, he held his peace, in the 1 Sam. 10. ult. that was a silence of Wisdom.
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And in the 13. Job. 5. saith Job to his friends, O that you would altogether hold your peace,
And in the 13. Job. 5. Says Job to his Friends, Oh that you would altogether hold your peace,
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and it should be your wisdom. and it should be your Wisdom.
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My Brethren, such a holding our peace as is our wisdom, that's our duty indeed under every providence, a wisdom-silence, a reverential silence.
My Brothers, such a holding our peace as is our Wisdom, that's our duty indeed under every providence, a wisdom-silence, a reverential silence.
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Job speaks of this in 29. Chap. 9, 10. where saith he, The Princes refrained talking, and laid their hands on their mouth;
Job speaks of this in 29. Chap. 9, 10. where Says he, The Princes refrained talking, and laid their hands on their Mouth;
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the Nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth; that is, out of reverence.the Nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their Mouth; that is, out of Reverence.
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And what saith the Prophet in the 2. Zech. ult. Be silent O all flesh before the Lord.
And what Says the Prophet in the 2. Zechariah ult. Be silent O all Flesh before the Lord.
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Saith God to Moses, I'le be sanctified, I'le be glorified:
Says God to Moses, I'll be sanctified, I'll be glorified:
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And, Aaron held his peace; but wherein doth that lye? I'le open that but in three words.
And, Aaron held his peace; but wherein does that lie? I'll open that but in three words.
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An obedientiall silence, or holding our peace, doth eminently lye in 3 particulars. 1. It is a Soul-quieting silence.
an obediential silence, or holding our peace, does eminently lie in 3 particulars. 1. It is a Soul-quieting silence.
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I think, so that phrase is to be understood in the 2 Kings 2.3. where it is said, The sons of the Prophets which were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said to him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy Master from thy head to day, and he said, yea, I know it, hold your peace.
I think, so that phrase is to be understood in the 2 Kings 2.3. where it is said, The Sons of the prophets which were At Bethel Come forth to Elisha, and said to him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy Master from thy head to day, and he said, yea, I know it, hold your peace.
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As if they should say in our Language, Do you know that the Prophet will dy to day? Do you know your Wife, your Child, your Husband, will dy to day? Hold your peace saith the Prophet,
As if they should say in our Language, Do you know that the Prophet will die to day? Do you know your Wife, your Child, your Husband, will die to day? Hold your peace Says the Prophet,
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as if he should say, Be not distracted.
as if he should say, Be not distracted.
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O my Brethren, We are ready to take on, like frantick people, but here's our duty to hold our peace. You know the story of Ammon and Tamar in 2 Sam. 13.20. where, saith Absolom to Tamar, Hath Ammon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace my Sister;
O my Brothers, We Are ready to take on, like frantic people, but here's our duty to hold our peace. You know the story of Ammon and Tamar in 2 Sam. 13.20. where, Says Absalom to Tamar, Hath Ammon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace my Sister;
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he is thy Brother, regard not this thing. It is in the Hebrew, do not fix thy heart: he is thy Brother, regard not this thing. It is in the Hebrew, do not fix thy heart:
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the meaning is, Sister it is a sad thing, but hold thy peace; do not distract thy Soul, do not set thine heart upon this thing.
the meaning is, Sister it is a sad thing, but hold thy peace; do not distract thy Soul, do not Set thine heart upon this thing.
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Such a silence as to quiet our Spirits, not to torment our souls, that is our duty.
Such a silence as to quiet our Spirits, not to torment our Souls, that is our duty.
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This silence is the Soul's quiet, in it the heart rests, not tormenting its self with tumultuous thoughts, nor foaming forth tempestuous words:
This silence is the Soul's quiet, in it the heart rests, not tormenting its self with tumultuous thoughts, nor foaming forth tempestuous words:
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certainly Christians should in quietnesse possesse their Souls with patience. A patient Soul-quieting silence, is both commanded and commended:
Certainly Christians should in quietness possess their Souls with patience. A patient Soul-quieting silence, is both commanded and commended:
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So to be silent, as not to stirr to our distraction, but in our silence to quiet our Spirits, is our duty, and therefore I mention it.
So to be silent, as not to stir to our distraction, but in our silence to quiet our Spirits, is our duty, and Therefore I mention it.
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Aaron was thus silent, his childrens death was not his distraction. But this is not all;Aaron was thus silent, his Children's death was not his distraction. But this is not all;
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For I add, 2. There is a sincere submitting Silence. Silence (you know) is consent,
For I add, 2. There is a sincere submitting Silence. Silence (you know) is consent,
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and to hold one's peace is a great phrase in Scripture, to consent to what is done;
and to hold one's peace is a great phrase in Scripture, to consent to what is done;
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you have it twice in one Chapter, in Numb. 30.4, 12. And surely my Brethren, this is our duty, such a holding our peace, such a Silence which giveth our consent to what God doth, is an obedientiall one.
you have it twice in one Chapter, in Numb. 30.4, 12. And surely my Brothers, this is our duty, such a holding our peace, such a Silence which gives our consent to what God does, is an obediential one.
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Unto me (saith Job 29.21.) men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my Counsell;
Unto me (Says Job 29.21.) men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence At my Counsel;
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Job was accounted a wise man, and what he did, they did, viz. held their peace, and gave their consent: and that's our duty, God is a wise God,Job was accounted a wise man, and what he did, they did, viz. held their peace, and gave their consent: and that's our duty, God is a wise God,
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when he strikes or speaks we must hold our peace, at least our silence should be so submissive, as not to wrangle.
when he strikes or speaks we must hold our peace, At lest our silence should be so submissive, as not to wrangle.
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You have a phrase in Tit. 2 9. It is spoken to Servants, that they should be obedient, not answering again. You account it a fault if your Servants grumble;
You have a phrase in Tit. 2 9. It is spoken to Servants, that they should be obedient, not answering again. You account it a fault if your Servants grumble;
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O what a great fault is it in us, when a God smites, for us to grumble.
Oh what a great fault is it in us, when a God smites, for us to grumble.
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Without doubt silence in this sense is a great part of our duty in affliction: Thereby we shew we consent to what the Lord dorh.
Without doubt silence in this sense is a great part of our duty in affliction: Thereby we show we consent to what the Lord dorh.
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Will God take? By silence, give consent:
Will God take? By silence, give consent:
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Doth God by providence say I'le have that Child, that Creature, that Relation? Oh! let us by silence declare our assent and consent to what the Lord doth, Our silent suffering is an yielding to the Lord's doing, and 'tis our duty so to do.
Does God by providence say I'll have that Child, that Creature, that Relation? Oh! let us by silence declare our assent and consent to what the Lord does, Our silent suffering is an yielding to the Lord's doing, and it's our duty so to do.
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But lastly, 3. There is a studying silence. A great Schollar was wont to say,
But lastly, 3. There is a studying silence. A great Scholar was wont to say,
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when he would study such a thing, I must be silent. In our studies, we don't use to talk;
when he would study such a thing, I must be silent. In our studies, we don't use to talk;
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a man cannot study and talk: therefore one of the first Lessons Pythagoras gave to his Schollars, was Silence.
a man cannot study and talk: Therefore one of the First Lessons Pythagoras gave to his Scholars, was Silence.
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Affliction is a School: when the Lord brings an Affliction upon us, and puts us into that School, we must be silent as Scholars,Affliction is a School: when the Lord brings an Affliction upon us, and puts us into that School, we must be silent as Scholars,
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if ever we intend to learn.
if ever we intend to Learn.
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And thus I think the speech of Elihu to Job is to be understood Cap. 33. ult. Hearken unto me,
And thus I think the speech of Elihu to Job is to be understood Cap. 33. ult. Harken unto me,
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and hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom. and hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee Wisdom.
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You know what the Scripture saith elsewhere, in Psal. 94. vers. 12. Blessed is the man whom thou Lord chastens;
You know what the Scripture Says elsewhere, in Psalm 94. vers. 12. Blessed is the man whom thou Lord chastens;
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and teachest him out of thy Law. Would you learn? How will you learn unless you be silent:
and Teachest him out of thy Law. Would you Learn? How will you Learn unless you be silent:
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we must be silent to study to understand the Lord's mind. Thus you see what the duty is;
we must be silent to study to understand the Lord's mind. Thus you see what the duty is;
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wherein especially this obediential silence lyeth: In the day of affliction we must be silent.
wherein especially this obediential silence lies: In the day of affliction we must be silent.
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But how? Not as Sotts, or sullen Stoicks, not as those that are silent, mourning in the Grave. No, but consider:
But how? Not as Sots, or sullen Stoics, not as those that Are silent, mourning in the Grave. No, but Consider:
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Truly, in the day of adversity we must consider, (as it is Eccles. 7.14.) And amongst many things we must consider How to hold our peace;
Truly, in the day of adversity we must Consider, (as it is Eccles. 7.14.) And among many things we must Consider How to hold our peace;
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how to be silent, so as not to distract our Souls; nor to grumble against God; nor to hinder our learning in the affliction:
how to be silent, so as not to distract our Souls; nor to grumble against God; nor to hinder our learning in the affliction:
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So to be silent as to compose our spirits, and consent to the Lord's dealings,
So to be silent as to compose our spirits, and consent to the Lord's dealings,
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and so as to study to hear the Rod, and who hath appoynted it, to learn our lesson in the school of affliction: and so as to study to hear the Rod, and who hath appointed it, to Learn our Lesson in the school of affliction:
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This is our duty, and thus did Aaron here. I have now opened the point and our practice, What it must be.
This is our duty, and thus did Aaron Here. I have now opened the point and our practice, What it must be.
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Let me now inforce and establish it by Arguments, Why this must be. To come to it:
Let me now enforce and establish it by Arguments, Why this must be. To come to it:
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2. Why must this be? I shall give you the reasons of the Point very briefly:
2. Why must this be? I shall give you the Reasons of the Point very briefly:
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My beloved, though the Lord might deal with you and me, upon term's of supream Majesty,
My Beloved, though the Lord might deal with you and me, upon term's of supreme Majesty,
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and bid us do a thing without a reason; yet God bath laid no command's, but there's the highest Reason for them. and bid us doe a thing without a reason; yet God bath laid no command's, but there's the highest Reason for them.
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I'le offer you three head's of reason, why this is our duty, let the providence be never so sharp.
I'll offer you three head's of reason, why this is our duty, let the providence be never so sharp.
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If we do but soberly consider a little with our selves, even under the saddest providence,
If we do but soberly Consider a little with our selves, even under the Saddest providence,
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Either 1. God, or 2. Our selves, or 3. Saran;
Either 1. God, or 2. Our selves, or 3. Saran;
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we may from each of these particulars see, and be satisfied in the ground of this duty of silence.
we may from each of these particulars see, and be satisfied in the ground of this duty of silence.
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I shall be short in opening; but do you consider it by your selves, more at large.
I shall be short in opening; but do you Consider it by your selves, more At large.
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1. Consider God. Saies David in Psal. 29.9. I held my peace, because 'twas Thou didst it.
1. Consider God. Says David in Psalm 29.9. I held my peace, Because 'twas Thou didst it.
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He hath done it, what shall I say? was Hezekiah 's saying. Affliction doth not arise out of the dust.He hath done it, what shall I say? was Hezekiah is saying. Affliction does not arise out of the dust.
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Whatever befalls thee, let the Tool be what it will, it '; God that strikes. Truly, my brethren, this is a large head of reason;
Whatever befalls thee, let the Tool be what it will, it '; God that strikes. Truly, my brothers, this is a large head of reason;
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God doth it. Why, He may do whatsoever he will, both in heaven and earth. God doth it;God does it. Why, He may do whatsoever he will, both in heaven and earth. God does it;
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He is wise and just, and holy, and honourable. God doth it, pointing at the supream diety, silences all:
He is wise and just, and holy, and honourable. God does it, pointing At the supreme diety, silences all:
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Let all flesh be silent, before the Lord.
Let all Flesh be silent, before the Lord.
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But I'•e carry the reason onely upon one foot, and that is this, You cannot testifie your subjection to a God,
But I'•e carry the reason only upon one foot, and that is this, You cannot testify your subjection to a God,
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if you be not silent at what he doth. if you be not silent At what he does.
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You chastise your children, you will not have them prate and take on while you are chastising.
You chastise your children, you will not have them prate and take on while you Are chastising.
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Whenever God afflicts, he doth but chastise, and wilt thou reverence an earthly Father, and not reverence the Father of Spirits? Observe,
Whenever God afflicts, he does but chastise, and wilt thou Reverence an earthly Father, and not Reverence the Father of Spirits? Observe,
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how the Apostle carries on this argument, Heb. 12.9.
how the Apostle carries on this argument, Hebrew 12.9.
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Saith he, we have had Fathers of our flesh, which corrected us, & we gave them reverence shal we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of Spirits,
Says he, we have had Father's of our Flesh, which corrected us, & we gave them Reverence shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of Spirits,
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and live? A fine child, a sweeet child, reverences a Parent; it speak's quietly under every dealing.and live? A fine child, a sweet child, reverences a Parent; it speak's quietly under every dealing.
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Do you deal thus with men, and will not you deal so with God? My brethren, I said even now, that this is a reverential silence, and we can't shew our subjection unto God,
Do you deal thus with men, and will not you deal so with God? My brothers, I said even now, that this is a reverential silence, and we can't show our subjection unto God,
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if under every providence we be not silent. Verily, our silence is our reverence:
if under every providence we be not silent. Verily, our silence is our Reverence:
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To take on and fret, to groan and grumble, to be as a wilde bull in the net (as the Scripture phrase is) to roar and to bellow; It is to dishonour God.
To take on and fret, to groan and grumble, to be as a wild bull in the net (as the Scripture phrase is) to roar and to bellow; It is to dishonour God.
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If we will acknowledge Him to be (as he is) a God, we must be still, as it is, Psal. 48. last. In the day of adversity they do not consider,
If we will acknowledge Him to be (as he is) a God, we must be still, as it is, Psalm 48. last. In the day of adversity they do not Consider,
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but forget God who are not silent.
but forget God who Are not silent.
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Nay, men forget themselves, who under affliction (in the sense opened) do not hold their peace. For,
Nay, men forget themselves, who under affliction (in the sense opened) do not hold their peace. For,
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2. Will you consider yuur selves, and you will see there is reason you should be silent.
2. Will you Consider yuur selves, and you will see there is reason you should be silent.
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My brethren, Self-knowledge in most points hath abundance in it to carry us through all lessons;
My brothers, Self-knowledge in most points hath abundance in it to carry us through all Lessons;
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if ye do not hold your peace, you will hurt your selv's. To be silent is good for Self, and self-love is a good motive.
if you do not hold your peace, you will hurt your selves. To be silent is good for Self, and Self-love is a good motive.
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You will say, What good is it for me to be silent, it is an case to take on? I answer, that which is easie, is not alwayes best.
You will say, What good is it for me to be silent, it is an case to take on? I answer, that which is easy, is not always best.
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1. For first, If you be not silent, you will never exercise any grace: If a man's hand shake, he will not write well;
1. For First, If you be not silent, you will never exercise any grace: If a Man's hand shake, he will not write well;
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when the man talk's, he can't study well:
when the man talk's, he can't study well:
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So, except we be silent, we cannot shew any grace, no grace of faith, no grace of patience, no grace of humility.
So, except we be silent, we cannot show any grace, no grace of faith, no grace of patience, no grace of humility.
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All these graces are exercised, and appear eminently in an obediential silence. He that believeth, speaks not much:
All these graces Are exercised, and appear eminently in an obediential silence. He that Believeth, speaks not much:
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He that is patient holds his peace: And the humble soul in every affliction lies in the dust, submissively silent.
He that is patient holds his peace: And the humble soul in every affliction lies in the dust, submissively silent.
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You forget your selves (Oh Saints!) as to the exercise of these graces, if, with Aaron, you do not hold your peace. Besides consider,
You forget your selves (O Saints!) as to the exercise of these graces, if, with Aaron, you do not hold your peace. Beside Consider,
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2. If you speak, you will sin, and will you afflict your selves by speaking. Now, my brethren, mark it;
2. If you speak, you will sin, and will you afflict your selves by speaking. Now, my brothers, mark it;
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Under affliction we are apt to speak more sinfully, and God observes it.
Under affliction we Are apt to speak more sinfully, and God observes it.
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You have a great evidence of a good man, who in the way of his affliction spake sinfully,
You have a great evidence of a good man, who in the Way of his affliction spoke sinfully,
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and the Lord took notice of it, in Jer. 45.3. Thou didst say, wo is me now;
and the Lord took notice of it, in Jer. 45.3. Thou didst say, woe is me now;
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for the Lord hath added grief to my sorrow, I fainted in my sighing, and I find no rest; for the Lord hath added grief to my sorrow, I fainted in my sighing, and I find no rest;
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here is the passionate speech of a man under affliction. I remember a very fine observation of Dr. Stoughton long ago from this very passage:
Here is the passionate speech of a man under affliction. I Remember a very fine observation of Dr. Stoughton long ago from this very passage:
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saith he, It is very facile, very easy, but not free to offend in word's. Thou didst say, (saith the Lord to Baruch ).
Says he, It is very facile, very easy, but not free to offend in word's. Thou didst say, (Says the Lord to baruch).
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We are apt to say, and forget what we say in sorrow: But saith God, Thou didst say thus or thus.
We Are apt to say, and forget what we say in sorrow: But Says God, Thou didst say thus or thus.
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The Lord minds our sinful sad words. It is good therefore to hold our peace; mark that:
The Lord minds our sinful sad words. It is good Therefore to hold our peace; mark that:
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Thou didst say, &c. Oh soul! the Lord observes all our words, in a day of affliction;Thou didst say, etc. O soul! the Lord observes all our words, in a day of affliction;
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and because we are apt to forget our selves, to speak sin in a passion, certainly,
and Because we Are apt to forget our selves, to speak since in a passion, Certainly,
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if we consider our selves, we shall hold our peace.
if we Consider our selves, we shall hold our peace.
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Mind what David saies, I said, I'le take heed to my wayes, that I sin not with my tongue, Psal. 39.1.
Mind what David Says, I said, I'll take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue, Psalm 39.1.
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If you consider your selves you'l be silent: for if you speak much in the multitude of speech, there will be sin;
If you Consider your selves You'll be silent: for if you speak much in the multitude of speech, there will be since;
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and that is to be avoided, especially under suffering. But,
and that is to be avoided, especially under suffering. But,
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3. You will but increase your trouble, at least you will not decrease it that way.
3. You will but increase your trouble, At least you will not decrease it that Way.
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Sorrow hath bin compared to a great flood, and if you draw up the hatch it will run.
Sorrow hath been compared to a great flood, and if you draw up the hatch it will run.
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Unlesse we hold our peace, submit, we shall but encrease our sorrowes; at least there is but little hope to decrease it.
Unless we hold our peace, submit, we shall but increase our sorrows; At least there is but little hope to decrease it.
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In Lam. 3.27, 28, 29. you have a great speech, and a good speech: Saies he.
In Lam. 3.27, 28, 29. you have a great speech, and a good speech: Says he.
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It is good for a man to bear the Yoke in his youth. It is good for a man to bear the Yoke in his youth.
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If God will put it on, do you bear it, Why so? he putteth his mouth in the dust,
If God will put it on, do you bear it, Why so? he putteth his Mouth in the dust,
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if so be there may be hope. My brethren, there is hope, the parent will give over when the child is silent;if so be there may be hope. My brothers, there is hope, the parent will give over when the child is silent;
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and there is hope a God will forbear, if we hold our peace. But thirdly,
and there is hope a God will forbear, if we hold our peace. But Thirdly,
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3. You have reason to be silent, if you consider Sathan. Sathan your adversary goes alwayes about;
3. You have reason to be silent, if you Consider Sathan. Sathan your adversary Goes always about;
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Nay, I had almost said, he is never more busy, then when we are under some sad dispensation;
Nay, I had almost said, he is never more busy, then when we Are under Some sad Dispensation;
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busy to watch you, that he might accuse you; busy to watch you, that he may tempt you;
busy to watch you, that he might accuse you; busy to watch you, that he may tempt you;
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busy to watch you, that he may disgrace Religion for your sake.
busy to watch you, that he may disgrace Religion for your sake.
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If you overrun the bound's, he will accuse you of immoderate sorrow. And if Aaron shall misbehave himself in sadnesse, Satan will misimprove that misbehaviour to disgrace his place and profession.
If you overrun the bound's, he will accuse you of immoderate sorrow. And if Aaron shall misbehave himself in sadness, Satan will misimprove that misbehaviour to disgrace his place and profession.
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Did but Christians consider, how Satan watcheth their words in a day of affliction, they would be wary what they say;
Did but Christians Consider, how Satan watches their words in a day of affliction, they would be wary what they say;
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and for Satans sake they would be silent. But I shall not inlarge this, nor add any thing more by way of reason.
and for Satan sake they would be silent. But I shall not enlarge this, nor add any thing more by Way of reason.
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We shall make some Use of this Point.We shall make Some Use of this Point.
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Indeed the Point is large, but I'le only satisfie my self with one Use, and that is to presse upon mine own heart and your's, under all providences, this example to hold our peace:
Indeed the Point is large, but I'll only satisfy my self with one Use, and that is to press upon mine own heart and your's, under all providences, this Exampl to hold our peace:
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Truly my brethren, silence is still a great gift. The Rabbins have a proverb, that If speech be silver, silence is gold.
Truly my brothers, silence is still a great gift. The Rabbis have a proverb, that If speech be silver, silence is gold.
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And this I'le tell you from a better Author than the Rabbins, If in all conditions you look not to your tongue, you have no Religion, Jam. 1.26.
And this I'll tell you from a better Author than the Rabbis, If in all conditions you look not to your tongue, you have no Religion, Jam. 1.26.
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Well therefore I would presse it upon you, whatever the Lord hath done, or whatever the Lord shall do publik or private, Be silent before the Lord, hold your peace, I would presse that which I have to say under a few particulars. 1. First I would answer a few Objections, that the soul may make against this. 2. Give you a few special Cautions.
Well Therefore I would press it upon you, whatever the Lord hath done, or whatever the Lord shall do public or private, Be silent before the Lord, hold your peace, I would press that which I have to say under a few particulars. 1. First I would answer a few Objections, that the soul may make against this. 2. Give you a few special Cautions.
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And, 3. I would give in a few Directions. For the first, Do not think, thou hast occasion to speak.
And, 3. I would give in a few Directions. For the First, Do not think, thou hast occasion to speak.
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Whatever you object, there is enough to silence you. Aaron might have spoke more, than, through mercy, I hope any of us:
Whatever you Object, there is enough to silence you. Aaron might have spoke more, than, through mercy, I hope any of us:
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His son's were cut off both at once.
His son's were Cut off both At once.
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Shall I answer a few objections in mine own heart, it may be they may be in your's? Why? 1. Object.
Shall I answer a few objections in mine own heart, it may be they may be in your's? Why? 1. Object.
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But the Lord hath afflicted me so grievously, that I cannot hold my peace.
But the Lord hath afflicted me so grievously, that I cannot hold my peace.
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For, saith the soul, He hath taken away the best thing I have, and that's a great thing:
For, Says the soul, He hath taken away the best thing I have, and that's a great thing:
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I had a posie in my hand, a nose-gay of flower's, and the Lord came and snatch't away the best of my flower's,
I had a posy in my hand, a nosegay of flower's, and the Lord Come and snatched away the best of my flower's,
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and shall I not speak? I answer, Who should have the best, if not God? Would you say to any friend that should come into your Garden, Here are flowers, take any of these,
and shall I not speak? I answer, Who should have the best, if not God? Would you say to any friend that should come into your Garden, Here Are flowers, take any of these,
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but do not take the best? O my brethren, though God lay never so sharp an affliction upon you,
but do not take the best? O my brothers, though God lay never so sharp an affliction upon you,
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and take away the very best; yet remember this, that the best God may have the best.
and take away the very best; yet Remember this, that the best God may have the best.
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The best child among all, the best thing which is in your keeping, if God take it away.
The best child among all, the best thing which is in your keeping, if God take it away.
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Do not grutch God the best, for whom nothing is good enough. If the Lord take the Jewel out of the Ring, remember, God is most precious: And best is for best. Hold thy peace. 2. Object.
Do not grutch God the best, for whom nothing is good enough. If the Lord take the Jewel out of the Ring, Remember, God is most precious: And best is for best. Hold thy peace. 2. Object.
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I but, saith he, the affliction comes into my soul, and can I be silent under a soul-affliction? Alas, the dagger that smote the Creature, is now come into my soul.
I but, Says he, the affliction comes into my soul, and can I be silent under a Soul affliction? Alas, the dagger that smote the Creature, is now come into my soul.
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Mark ye, Is it not said, The Irons went into the soul of Joseph? I answer, God smites thy soul now, that he may not smite thee in hell hereafter. O therefore be silent!
Mark you, Is it not said, The Irons went into the soul of Joseph? I answer, God smites thy soul now, that he may not smite thee in hell hereafter. O Therefore be silent!
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God doth chastise thy soul now, that he may not condemn thy soul hereafter. And, hast not thou then reason to hold thy peace? But,
God does chastise thy soul now, that he may not condemn thy soul hereafter. And, hast not thou then reason to hold thy peace? But,
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3. Object. Alas, I must speak, I must cry out of my own fear; I have not done my duty, and God punishes me for failing therein.
3. Object. Alas, I must speak, I must cry out of my own Fear; I have not done my duty, and God Punishes me for failing therein.
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Had I done my duty, in such a case, for such a child, such a relation, I could be silent.
Had I done my duty, in such a case, for such a child, such a Relation, I could be silent.
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But I have sinned, &c. I answer, If thou hast neglected one duty, wilt thou neglect another? Thou hast failed in thy carriage to that relation,
But I have sinned, etc. I answer, If thou hast neglected one duty, wilt thou neglect Another? Thou hast failed in thy carriage to that Relation,
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and this condition, and there God smites thee: Because thou hast sinned once, wilt thou sin again?
and this condition, and there God smites thee: Because thou hast sinned once, wilt thou sin again?
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4. Object. But wo is me, I must speak, I have reason to speak, I cannot hold my peace.
4. Object. But woe is me, I must speak, I have reason to speak, I cannot hold my peace.
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Why? In my affliction God is gone, God is clouded, God is departed, and shall I not speak then? Answ. O beloved of the Lord!
Why? In my affliction God is gone, God is clouded, God is departed, and shall I not speak then? Answer O Beloved of the Lord!
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what said Mr. Burrows to this, If God be gone a little, wilt thou drive him farther? If God be departed a little, wilt thou make him depart more? Doth murmuring, doth repining, doth a passionate taking on, bring God nearer to you? You will never help your selves under the fear of God's departing, by your taking on;
what said Mr. Burrows to this, If God be gone a little, wilt thou drive him farther? If God be departed a little, wilt thou make him depart more? Does murmuring, does repining, does a passionate taking on, bring God nearer to you? You will never help your selves under the Fear of God's departing, by your taking on;
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you had better hold your peace; God will be in the still voyce.
you had better hold your peace; God will be in the still voice.
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You may see by this, whatever you can object, there may be abundantly said to silence your Objections.
You may see by this, whatever you can Object, there may be abundantly said to silence your Objections.
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Therefore I say, In all afflictions hold your peace. Secondly, I would presse it on in a way of Caution.
Therefore I say, In all afflictions hold your peace. Secondly, I would press it on in a Way of Caution.
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And I beseech you take heed what you say in the day of affliction; let the affliction be what it will, take heed what you say.
And I beseech you take heed what you say in the day of affliction; let the affliction be what it will, take heed what you say.
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May not I say any thing, saith the soul? I did not say so: You may speak, but not sinfully;
May not I say any thing, Says the soul? I did not say so: You may speak, but not sinfully;
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you may say as Job, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, Blessed be the name of the Lord, Job. 1.22.
you may say as Job, The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, Blessed be the name of the Lord, Job. 1.22.
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you may say, God gave me such a Creature, such a Relation, he hath lent him me many a year,
you may say, God gave me such a Creature, such a Relation, he hath lent him me many a year,
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and now he hath taken him away; I blesse God, he lent him me so long. Such speeches you may use; they are not spoke against.
and now he hath taken him away; I bless God, he lent him me so long. Such Speeches you may use; they Are not spoke against.
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But 'tis such a Speaking as is inobedientiall, which I caution against. I said, it was a fault to refraine from good speech; it was sullen silence.
But it's such a Speaking as is inobedientiall, which I caution against. I said, it was a fault to refrain from good speech; it was sullen silence.
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Therefore I deny not all speech: Only, whatever you say, take heed of sinful speech.
Therefore I deny not all speech: Only, whatever you say, take heed of sinful speech.
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And besides others at present, what ever words you use, My brethren, there are but four things I would caution you against.
And beside Others At present, what ever words you use, My brothers, there Are but four things I would caution you against.
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First, 1. Whatever you say, be sure you do not charge God foolishly, whatever thou speak'st do not write Folly upon the hand of God.
First, 1. Whatever you say, be sure you do not charge God foolishly, whatever thou Speakest do not write Folly upon the hand of God.
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It is said in Job 1.22. In all this Iob sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
It is said in Job 1.22. In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
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We charge God foolishly, when we say, If God had done so, I could have born it:
We charge God foolishly, when we say, If God had done so, I could have born it:
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Me thinks, if God had taken away that, I could have born it.
Me thinks, if God had taken away that, I could have born it.
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This is to charge God foolishly, as if God did not know what he had to do.
This is to charge God foolishly, as if God did not know what he had to do.
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If God had lent it me a little longer, I should have been well enough, this is to charge God foolishly.
If God had lent it me a little longer, I should have been well enough, this is to charge God foolishly.
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I have heard one say, Any loss but such a one! Another, Had I been afflicted in any thing but this!
I have herd one say, Any loss but such a one! another, Had I been afflicted in any thing but this!
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A third, In case my tryall had been so, I should not have misliked it: Many such speeches there are, but I pray beware of them.
A third, In case my trial had been so, I should not have misliked it: Many such Speeches there Are, but I pray beware of them.
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Doth not the wise God do all? And is not infinite wisdom found in every divine action? Providence in all things is understanding;
Does not the wise God do all? And is not infinite Wisdom found in every divine actium? Providence in all things is understanding;
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Oh, avoid these speeches, which charge the most Wise with foolishness. 2. Be sure thou do not say, God could not afflict me worse.
O, avoid these Speeches, which charge the most Wise with foolishness. 2. Be sure thou do not say, God could not afflict me Worse.
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O we are apt to cry out, The Lord could never have afflicted me worse, O beware how you speak so; What saith David, Psal. 90.11. Who knoweth the power of thine anger? You do not know my Brethren how a God can strike:
Oh we Are apt to cry out, The Lord could never have afflicted me Worse, Oh beware how you speak so; What Says David, Psalm 90.11. Who Knoweth the power of thine anger? You do not know my Brothers how a God can strike:
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Some have said, God could never have afflicted me worse:
some have said, God could never have afflicted me Worse:
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but, in a very few years, he hath given them such an affliction, which hath been far worse.
but, in a very few Years, he hath given them such an affliction, which hath been Far Worse.
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Beware how you provoke God to strike sorer, whil'st thou sayst, God could not afflict thee worse.
Beware how you provoke God to strike Sorer, whilst thou Sayest, God could not afflict thee Worse.
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Thou provokest the Lord, to silence and confute thy speech by sending a sharper affliction: and thou maist feel to thy sorrow the folly of thy speech.
Thou provokest the Lord, to silence and confute thy speech by sending a sharper affliction: and thou Mayest feel to thy sorrow the folly of thy speech.
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If God smite a second time, thou wilt find he can afflict thee worse than he hath done.
If God smite a second time, thou wilt find he can afflict thee Worse than he hath done.
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But 3. Beware how you say, There is no affliction like to this.
But 3. Beware how you say, There is no affliction like to this.
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We are apt to be prating, and, as the ordinary phrase is, Never any bodies affliction is as mine, beware of such a speech:
We Are apt to be prating, and, as the ordinary phrase is, Never any bodies affliction is as mine, beware of such a speech:
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Will you remember this? It argues a proud heart for us to say, No body can be worse than us;
Will you Remember this? It argues a proud heart for us to say, No body can be Worse than us;
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Is no bodies Jewel so rich as thine, no bodies losse so great as thine? Thou overvaluest thy self,
Is no bodies Jewel so rich as thine, no bodies loss so great as thine? Thou overvaluest thy self,
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and undervaluest others, & thereby provok's God.
and undervalvest Others, & thereby provok's God.
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He that saies, No body could lose such a child, such a yoke-fellow, &c. doth he not proclaim his pride, in thinking himself a None-such? and in preferring his things before and beyond all others.
He that Says, No body could loose such a child, such a yokefellow, etc. does he not proclaim his pride, in thinking himself a Nonesuch? and in preferring his things before and beyond all Others.
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Take heed therefore of such speeches. Thou knowest thine own losses, not anothers. Never aggravate thy grief by pride, in over-valuing your own, and under-rating anothers losse.
Take heed Therefore of such Speeches. Thou Knowest thine own losses, not another's. Never aggravate thy grief by pride, in overvaluing your own, and under-rating another's loss.
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'Tis a sinfull speech, No sorrow like mine; you were better hold your peace.
It's a sinful speech, No sorrow like mine; you were better hold your peace.
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But then, 4 Beware how thou saist, You cannot bear it. Beloved, God loves not, that we should return a Cannot. If thou saiest, Thou canst not, God will try thee. I cannot hold my peace:
But then, 4 Beware how thou Sayest, You cannot bear it. beloved, God loves not, that we should return a Cannot. If thou Sayest, Thou Canst not, God will try thee. I cannot hold my peace:
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God will give thee two blows, to make thee hold thy peace. Do not say, I cannot, Non posse praetenditur, non velle in causa est.
God will give thee two blows, to make thee hold thy peace. Do not say, I cannot, Non posse praetenditur, non velle in causa est.
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It may be, you can but you will not, and God is purposed to compell you.
It may be, you can but you will not, and God is purposed to compel you.
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Certainly, God is resolved to make the whole World to bow; and if thy proud heart say, It cannot, God will say, I'le make thee;
Certainly, God is resolved to make the Whole World to bow; and if thy proud heart say, It cannot, God will say, I'll make thee;
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and better submit to a little blow, then to make God to make us submit by a greater. But, 3 ly.
and better submit to a little blow, then to make God to make us submit by a greater. But, 3 lie.
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I would give you a few directions, and I shall conclude: The great Question now is, How shall I do this? Aaron held his peace, but alas!
I would give you a few directions, and I shall conclude: The great Question now is, How shall I do this? Aaron held his peace, but alas!
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I am not Aaron: David held his peace, but I am not David. Let me say but this word, You little know what you say, when you speak so.
I am not Aaron: David held his peace, but I am not David. Let me say but this word, You little know what you say, when you speak so.
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I would not speak to make you proud, but this I say, Gospel dispensations carry little Saints as high as David: Is it not said, A little one shall be as David? Suppose we are lesser Creatures, we have higher Hills to stand upon.
I would not speak to make you proud, but this I say, Gospel dispensations carry little Saints as high as David: Is it not said, A little one shall be as David? Suppose we Are lesser Creatures, we have higher Hills to stand upon.
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But know, There are some things which David did not as a strong Saint, but as a Saint:
But know, There Are Some things which David did not as a strong Saint, but as a Saint:
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It is a mistake to think David is not to be imitated because he was great.
It is a mistake to think David is not to be imitated Because he was great.
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I told you, Aaron here, is not to be considered as a Minister, but as a Saint.
I told you, Aaron Here, is not to be considered as a Minister, but as a Saint.
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There are some duties common to all. And this amongst the rest. You know, It is said that David was a man of Prayer:
There Are Some duties Common to all. And this among the rest. You know, It is said that David was a man of Prayer:
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I am no David: therefore shall not I pray? Yes.
I am no David: Therefore shall not I pray? Yes.
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But, How shall I be able to come up to do as Aaron did, and as David did, To hold my peace? I'le give you but three heads of direction. 1. I pray, Before an afflicting providence com's, take heed that you do not make it to yourselv's and others more afflicting than it would be:
But, How shall I be able to come up to do as Aaron did, and as David did, To hold my peace? I'll give you but three Heads of direction. 1. I pray, Before an afflicting providence com's, take heed that you do not make it to yourselv's and Others more afflicting than it would be:
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My beloved, before the sad providence com's, you may do that which may make it worse when it comes.
My Beloved, before the sad providence com's, you may do that which may make it Worse when it comes.
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As it is with sick men, in a Feaver or Ague, men do that before the Fit comes, which makes it worse when it comes.
As it is with sick men, in a Fever or Ague, men do that before the Fit comes, which makes it Worse when it comes.
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They eat and drink, do t•is and that, which, when the Feaver comes, or Ague comes, make's the Fit more tedious,
They eat and drink, do t•is and that, which, when the Fever comes, or Ague comes, make's the Fit more tedious,
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and worse then it would be otherwise. So it is here:
and Worse then it would be otherwise. So it is Here:
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Before an affliction, we may do that which may make it more bitter, then else it would be.
Before an affliction, we may do that which may make it more bitter, then Else it would be.
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We do that often, which makes the afflictions of God the greater.
We do that often, which makes the afflictions of God the greater.
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I have two heads in this, if you mark it, 1. That it may not be the worse for others, 2. Nor for our selves.
I have two Heads in this, if you mark it, 1. That it may not be the Worse for Others, 2. Nor for our selves.
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Do that under an affliction which, in regard of thy self, may not make it worse then it would be.
Do that under an affliction which, in regard of thy self, may not make it Worse then it would be.
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I'le open it in an instance thus, Thou art it may be a Relation, a Husband,
I'll open it in an instance thus, Thou art it may be a Relation, a Husband,
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or a Wife, a Child, &c. When ever God takes thee away, it will be a sad businesse to thy Relation which is left behind;
or a Wife, a Child, etc. When ever God Takes thee away, it will be a sad business to thy Relation which is left behind;
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Now live so, as when you die, you may not encrease the affliction of thy Yoak-fellow, or of thy Parent.
Now live so, as when you die, you may not increase the affliction of thy Yokefellow, or of thy Parent.
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I will put it to Husbands and to Children.
I will put it to Husbands and to Children.
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Husbands, So carry it, that when ever God snatches you hence, your wives may know, you are in the Lord's bosome.
Husbands, So carry it, that when ever God snatches you hence, your wives may know, you Are in the Lord's bosom.
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O ye little ones before the Lord, Live so, that if the Lord make your death an affliction to your Parent's, it may not be so great as otherwise it would be;Oh you little ones before the Lord, Live so, that if the Lord make your death an affliction to your Parent's, it may not be so great as otherwise it would be;
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when the Parent can hope through grace, my Child lived so, that it is now with my God.
when the Parent can hope through grace, my Child lived so, that it is now with my God.
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It is not in the Father's bosome, but in Abraham 's bosome: this lessens the affliction.
It is not in the Father's bosom, but in Abraham is bosom: this lessens the affliction.
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You that are little ones, Live so, that if thy death be thy Parent's affliction, thy life may make it lesse.
You that Are little ones, Live so, that if thy death be thy Parent's affliction, thy life may make it less.
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And well I know, that nothing more silenceth a parent, or a yoke-fellow's spirit, under the loss of Child or Husband;
And well I know, that nothing more silenceth a parent, or a yoke-fellow's Spirit, under the loss of Child or Husband;
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I say, nothing more silenceth, and quieteth the heart, then some good hopes that the Husband or Child is in heaven.
I say, nothing more silenceth, and quieteth the heart, then Some good hope's that the Husband or Child is in heaven.
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So then as to others labour that way, to make the affliction lesse. And secondly, for your selves.
So then as to Others labour that Way, to make the affliction less. And secondly, for your selves.
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Whatever affliction God may lay upon you, beware that before hand, you do not make it worse.
Whatever affliction God may lay upon you, beware that before hand, you do not make it Worse.
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A passionate spirit, a proud heart makes an affliction very sad when it comes. A passionate man, one given to passion, a little thing disturbs him.
A passionate Spirit, a proud heart makes an affliction very sad when it comes. A passionate man, one given to passion, a little thing disturbs him.
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A proud man before it comes, he cannot stoop to it when it comes.
A proud man before it comes, he cannot stoop to it when it comes.
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Live so, as whatever affliction shall befall you, it may be lesse then otherwise it would be. 2. Lay up something before hand, that may silence you in the day of affliction:
Live so, as whatever affliction shall befall you, it may be less then otherwise it would be. 2. Lay up something before hand, that may silence you in the day of affliction:
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There are many things which will silence a soul, in the Language that I am speaking of silence.
There Are many things which will silence a soul, in the Language that I am speaking of silence.
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There are sweet thoughts which beger silence. I have not time nor strength to open so many as I should do.
There Are sweet thoughts which beger silence. I have not time nor strength to open so many as I should do.
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Lay up but two thoughts. 1. Lay up this thought, that whatever God doth, he will give you a good reason for it.
Lay up but two thoughts. 1. Lay up this Thought, that whatever God does, he will give you a good reason for it.
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You are in affliction, if need be: He doth not willingly afflict the Children of men.
You Are in affliction, if need be: He does not willingly afflict the Children of men.
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I pray, mind these two Scriptures, Lament. 3.33. and 1 Pet. 1.6. It may possibly be, we see not the need;
I pray, mind these two Scriptures, Lament. 3.33. and 1 Pet. 1.6. It may possibly be, we see not the need;
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but there is a need for every affliction: and that's the reason why God sends it. I pray remember it:
but there is a need for every affliction: and that's the reason why God sends it. I pray Remember it:
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though you nor I do not see the reason of an affliction, yet God will give a reason.
though you nor I do not see the reason of an affliction, yet God will give a reason.
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The wise God he can, and the loving God he will give you and I a reason for every affliction, that we shall say, It was good for us that we were afflicted. Another thought, is this;
The wise God he can, and the loving God he will give you and I a reason for every affliction, that we shall say, It was good for us that we were afflicted. another Thought, is this;
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2. That whatever the Lord doth in his providence, he will never break a promise; I mean a spiritual promise, that in any thing he hath made to thee.
2. That whatever the Lord does in his providence, he will never break a promise; I mean a spiritual promise, that in any thing he hath made to thee.
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And of all promises, I shall instance in that great promise, the Covenant, in Psal. 89.32, 33. where saith God, If they break my Statutes,
And of all promises, I shall instance in that great promise, the Covenant, in Psalm 89.32, 33. where Says God, If they break my Statutes,
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then will I visit their transgressions with a Rod, and their iniquity with stripes; neverthelesse my loving kindnesse will I not utterly take from them:
then will I visit their transgressions with a Rod, and their iniquity with stripes; nevertheless my loving kindness will I not utterly take from them:
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nor suffer my faithfulnesse to fail, my Covenant will I not break, &c. If I take away that which was their beloved, I'le never take away my own Love.nor suffer my faithfulness to fail, my Covenant will I not break, etc. If I take away that which was their Beloved, I'll never take away my own Love.
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I'le snatch away what you love most, but I'le never take away my own love. Though the Sun set in the firmament, yet the Sun of Righteousnesse shall never ser.
I'll snatch away what you love most, but I'll never take away my own love. Though the Sun Set in the firmament, yet the Sun of Righteousness shall never ser.
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A third head is this. 3. If you would hold your peace, Pray;
A third head is this. 3. If you would hold your peace, Pray;
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And if you cannot tell what to pray, turn to David, and learn of him, in Psal. 141.3. Set a watch (O Lord) before my mouth:
And if you cannot tell what to pray, turn to David, and Learn of him, in Psalm 141.3. Set a watch (Oh Lord) before my Mouth:
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keep the door of my lipps. keep the door of my lips.
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My Brethren, bad speeches are like rebellious Enemies, they will break out of doors, what shall keep them in? A good Watch.
My Brothers, bad Speeches Are like rebellious Enemies, they will break out of doors, what shall keep them in? A good Watch.
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O but, saith the Soul, I am not strong enough to keep a watch: Why then pray, Lord keep a watch for me.
O but, Says the Soul, I am not strong enough to keep a watch: Why then pray, Lord keep a watch for me.
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O my beloved, if the Lord would but help you to be more in prayer, speaking to him, you would be more in holding your peace.
O my Beloved, if the Lord would but help you to be more in prayer, speaking to him, you would be more in holding your peace.
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I have now hinted, what is our duty, and offered to help you in it. Aaron did, and we all must, hold our peace.
I have now hinted, what is our duty, and offered to help you in it. Aaron did, and we all must, hold our peace.
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I would say no more, But me thinks I hear some body ready to say,
I would say no more, But me thinks I hear Some body ready to say,
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But what is this Sermon to us, Whoever have lost, saith one, I have lost nothing, I have all my Children, all my Cattell,
But what is this Sermon to us, Whoever have lost, Says one, I have lost nothing, I have all my Children, all my Cattle,
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and I am flourishing and green.
and I am flourishing and green.
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O Friends, I beseech you (as the Prophet Isaiah speaks in another case) hear for the time to come;
O Friends, I beseech you (as the Prophet Isaiah speaks in Another case) hear for the time to come;
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you cannot tell what a day may bring forth: You cannot tell what a day may bring forth in private;
you cannot tell what a day may bring forth: You cannot tell what a day may bring forth in private;
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nay, what God may do in publick we cannot tell. nay, what God may do in public we cannot tell.
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Doth God begin with Beasts, and may not he end with men? Doth God take away our Cattell, and may not he take away our Children? You know what Zephaniah saith in chap. 1. v. 7. Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord,
Does God begin with Beasts, and may not he end with men? Does God take away our Cattle, and may not he take away our Children? You know what Zephaniah Says in chap. 1. v. 7. Hold thy peace At the presence of the Lord,
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for the day of the Lord is at hand.
for the day of the Lord is At hand.
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My Beloved, there may be a day of the Lord at hand, a day of blackness, a day of darknesse, and a day of gloominesse;
My beloved, there may be a day of the Lord At hand, a day of blackness, a day of darkness, and a day of gloominess;
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God may smite us in the winter, and in the Summer-house, God may smite us in publick relations, and in private relations.
God may smite us in the winter, and in the Summer-house, God may smite us in public relations, and in private relations.
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I would rather help your faith, then create fears.
I would rather help your faith, then create fears.
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Therefore I will not tell my private thoughts (which possibly may be my melancholy) upon publique accounts.
Therefore I will not tell my private thoughts (which possibly may be my melancholy) upon public accounts.
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Yet this I'le say, God hath put us to silence by strange providences:
Yet this I'll say, God hath put us to silence by strange providences:
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and if he put us to silence by sad, dismal, suffering, providences, it is no marvel,
and if he put us to silence by sad, dismal, suffering, providences, it is no marvel,
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for we have provoked the Lord unto it.
for we have provoked the Lord unto it.
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It is therefore a word of advice before a storm come, before afflictions do overtake you, learn your duty.
It is Therefore a word of Advice before a storm come, before afflictions do overtake you, Learn your duty.
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It is good to know, we must hold our peace at the Lord's presence;
It is good to know, we must hold our peace At the Lord's presence;
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and if ever the Lord comes to your house, as he did to Aaron 's, in any sad, sore, sharp, providence:
and if ever the Lord comes to your house, as he did to Aaron is, in any sad, soar, sharp, providence:
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here is your duty, do as Aaron did, He held his peace. FINIS.
Here is your duty, do as Aaron did, He held his peace. FINIS.
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In Parentalia charissimae Sororis. SArcophagus tenerae juvenilia continet ossa, Durantis { que } piae semper memoranda Mariae.
In Parentalia charissimae Sororis. SArcophagus Tender juvenilia Continet ossa, Durantis { que } Pious semper memorandum Mary.
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Quamvis descensa est et ad interiora sepulchri, Nil aliud resonat, quin ad suprema resurgat Coeli coelorum: cecidit jam argentea stella; Quamvis descensa est et ad interiora Sepulchre, Nil Aliud resonat, quin ad Supreme resurgat Coeli Coelorum: cecidit jam argentea stella;
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At coelis oritur stellae melioris origo. Plandite Coelicolae adventum nunc hospitis hujus Et gratum numero Sanctorum reddite vestro. Sic deflet Johannes Durant, frater. At Coelis oritur Star melioris origo. Plandite Coelicolae adventum nunc hospitis hujus Et gratum numero Sanctorum Give back Vestro. Sic deflet Johannes Durant, frater.
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