[ Therefore Brethren stand fast, and hold the tradition (not of men but of God) which you have been taught, (that is those Doctrines you have received) whether from our mouths,
[ Therefore Brothers stand fast, and hold the tradition (not of men but of God) which you have been taught, (that is those Doctrines you have received) whither from our mouths,
or writings, that is from the Apostles, who were infallibly guided by the Holy Ghost: And to this Exhortation he adds Supplication, in the words now read;
or writings, that is from the Apostles, who were infallibly guided by the Holy Ghost: And to this Exhortation he adds Supplication, in the words now read;
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in as much as these things given in command to stedfastness, is backt by Prayer; it intimates how little these will prevail unless God touch the Heart:
in as much as these things given in command to steadfastness, is backed by Prayer; it intimates how little these will prevail unless God touch the Heart:
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the Word of God that came to the Jews, how often doth Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and other Prophets, tell them of their sins, but they would not hear;
the Word of God that Come to the jews, how often does Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekielem, and other prophets, tell them of their Sins, but they would not hear;
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see how the Lord complains in the 17. Jerem. 25. Since the day that your Fathers came forth, out of the Land of Egypt, unto this day, I have sent unto you, all my Servants the Prophets, daily, riseing up early, and sending them;
see how the Lord complains in the 17. Jeremiah 25. Since the day that your Father's Come forth, out of the Land of Egypt, unto this day, I have sent unto you, all my Servants the prophets, daily, rising up early, and sending them;
and this too afterward repeated in several places, yet they did not hearken to God: neither when they were in their own Countrey, nor in a strange Land:
and this too afterwards repeated in several places, yet they did not harken to God: neither when they were in their own Country, nor in a strange Land:
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and spake against those things, that were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming: And so among the Gentiles, instead of prevailing with them to bring them to the Truth, he was persecuted by them, 1 Cor. 3.5, 6. Who is Paul, or who is Apollo;
and spoke against those things, that were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming: And so among the Gentiles, instead of prevailing with them to bring them to the Truth, he was persecuted by them, 1 Cor. 3.5, 6. Who is Paul, or who is Apollo;
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and though his commission runs, That he might turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Sathan unto God, &c. 26. Acts 18. yet he is only the instrumental cause, God is only the efficient cause;
and though his commission runs, That he might turn them from darkness to Light, and from the power of Sathan unto God, etc. 26. Acts 18. yet he is only the instrumental cause, God is only the efficient cause;
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how many faithful Preachers, hath God sent to this Land of ours, for many scores of Years together, scarce any Nation under Heaven, hath had that plenty of Ministers,
how many faithful Preachers, hath God sent to this Land of ours, for many scores of years together, scarce any nation under Heaven, hath had that plenty of Ministers,
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may not the Lord say to us, as to the Jews, Isa. 5.4, 5, 6. verses, What could have been done more to my Vine-yard, that I have not done in it? Wherefore when I looked that it should bring forth Grapes, brought it forth Wild-grapes? I wish we have no occasion to take notice of the words following:
may not the Lord say to us, as to the jews, Isaiah 5.4, 5, 6. Verses, What could have been done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? Wherefore when I looked that it should bring forth Grapes, brought it forth Wild-grapes? I wish we have no occasion to take notice of the words following:
and though Ministers by Preaching, may leave people without excuse, they cannot say at the last day, Lord if we had known our duty we would have done it;
and though Ministers by Preaching, may leave people without excuse, they cannot say At the last day, Lord if we had known our duty we would have done it;
Peoples prayers should be, that as God would send forth Labourers into his harvest, so that God would make that food that's sent them, to nourish their souls in spiritual life unto life eternal;
Peoples Prayers should be, that as God would send forth Labourers into his harvest, so that God would make that food that's sent them, to nourish their Souls in spiritual life unto life Eternal;
so he concludes generally, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Reason, Because Col. 1.19. It pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell: Joh. 1.16. And of his fulness have all we received grace for grace: Col. 2.9. For in him dwelleth all the fulness (not only the fulness of Divinity, but the fulness) of the Deity, of the Godhead bodily:
so he concludes generally, the grace of our Lord jesus christ. Reason, Because Col. 1.19. It pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell: John 1.16. And of his fullness have all we received grace for grace: Col. 2.9. For in him dwells all the fullness (not only the fullness of Divinity, but the fullness) of the Deity, of the Godhead bodily:
let us honour the Son, as we honour the Father; I and the Father are one (saith Christ) Joh. 10.30. and the Apostle, Phil. 2.6, 7. saith of Christ, Who being in the form of God thought it no robbery to equal with God;
let us honour the Son, as we honour the Father; I and the Father Are one (Says christ) John 10.30. and the Apostle, Philip 2.6, 7. Says of christ, Who being in the from of God Thought it no robbery to equal with God;
and You hath he quickned, who were dead in trespasses and sins, wherein in time past ye walked, according to the course of this World, &c. Christ inables the Saints to make progress in holiness, to proceed in every good Word and Work.
and You hath he quickened, who were dead in Trespasses and Sins, wherein in time passed you walked, according to the course of this World, etc. christ inables the Saints to make progress in holiness, to proceed in every good Word and Work.
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Doct. The way to obtain blessings from God, is to seek it of God. For the Apostle prevents an objection which they might make; he exhorts them to stedfastness; but they might say, Object.
Doct. The Way to obtain blessings from God, is to seek it of God. For the Apostle prevents an objection which they might make; he exhorts them to steadfastness; but they might say, Object.
mark whom he speaks it of, not only of himself ( Paul the believer, and Silvanus, and Timothy ) but the Saints, the believers of the Church of Thessalonica: from hence observe this Doctrine.
mark whom he speaks it of, not only of himself (Paul the believer, and Silvanus, and Timothy) but the Saints, the believers of the Church of Thessalonica: from hence observe this Doctrine.
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Doct. True faith doth apply Jesus Ch〈 … 〉 as it's own portion. Psal. 119.57. Thou art my portion oh Lord: And again, Psal. 16.5. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance: Lam. 3.24. The Lord is my portion saith my soul, therefore will I hope in him.
Doct. True faith does apply jesus Ch〈 … 〉 as it's own portion. Psalm 119.57. Thou art my portion o Lord: And again, Psalm 16.5. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance: Lam. 3.24. The Lord is my portion Says my soul, Therefore will I hope in him.
Therefore when Thomas (that staggered in his faith) came to confirm it, by putting his hand into his side, &c. he saith, My Lord and my God, Joh. 20. ver. 28. Ʋse I.
Therefore when Thomas (that staggered in his faith) Come to confirm it, by putting his hand into his side, etc. he Says, My Lord and my God, John 20. ver. 28. Ʋse I.
There's no other salvation to be had in any other, Acts 4.12. First, Christ is our Saviour, as he saves us from Sathan, Ephes. 4.8. He led captivity captive; it is Christ that came to destroy the works of the Devil;
There's no other salvation to be had in any other, Acts 4.12. First, christ is our Saviour, as he saves us from Sathan, Ephesians 4.8. He led captivity captive; it is christ that Come to destroy the works of the devil;
and when he did come, he did conquer and overcome principalities and power, Col. 2.15. it's Jesus Christ that recovers sinners out of the snare of the Devil, that's the first.
and when he did come, he did conquer and overcome principalities and power, Col. 2.15. it's jesus christ that recovers Sinners out of the snare of the devil, that's the First.
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wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this World, according to the Prince of the power of the air, &c. First he saves his people from the power of sin, he sets them into a glorious liberty, Joh. 8.34, 36. (saith our Saviour) He that commits sin, is the servant of sin:
wherein in time passed you walked according to the course of this World, according to the Prince of the power of the air, etc. First he saves his people from the power of since, he sets them into a glorious liberty, John 8.34, 36. (Says our Saviour) He that commits since, is the servant of since:
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us, Gal. 3.13. secondly, from the wrath of God; 1 Thes. 1.10. Jesus who delivereth us from the wrath to come;
christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us, Gal. 3.13. secondly, from the wrath of God; 1 Thebes 1.10. jesus who Delivereth us from the wrath to come;
how do they love the sight of him? Oh how should sinners love Jesus Christ who is their Saviour! 1 Cor. 16.22. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathama, Maranatha:
how do they love the sighed of him? O how should Sinners love jesus christ who is their Saviour! 1 Cor. 16.22. If any man love not the Lord jesus christ, let him be Anathema, Maranatha:
Act. 5.31 The Apostle speaking of Jesus Christ, he faith thus, Him hath God exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, &c. he hath exalted him to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, not only a Saviour but a Prince:
Act. 5.31 The Apostle speaking of jesus christ, he faith thus, Him hath God exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, etc. he hath exalted him to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance to Israel, not only a Saviour but a Prince:
would you know whether Christ be your Iesus or no? ask your selves this question, is he your Lord or no? is he your Governour? he is the King of Saints,
would you know whither christ be your Iesus or no? ask your selves this question, is he your Lord or no? is he your Governor? he is the King of Saints,
if you follow your lusts, and live in sin knowingly, and willingly walk after the sinful desires of your own hearts, Christ will profit you nothing:
if you follow your Lustiest, and live in since knowingly, and willingly walk After the sinful Desires of your own hearts, christ will profit you nothing:
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you shall find what I say to be true one day, (I wish you find it not by sad experience) if you will not be subject to the holy commands of Christ, do not so much as expect mercy from Iesus Christ:
you shall find what I say to be true one day, (I wish you find it not by sad experience) if you will not be Subject to the holy commands of christ, do not so much as expect mercy from Iesus christ:
but then they shall begin to make apology, and say, we have heard thou art a Jesus, we have eaten and drunk in thy presence, we have been at thy Ordinances, at thy Word and Sacraments;
but then they shall begin to make apology, and say, we have herd thou art a jesus, we have eaten and drunk in thy presence, we have been At thy Ordinances, At thy Word and Sacraments;
therefore I beseech you let me put this question to you, (for I would fain not have you go to Hell) pray ask your own hearts alone, in secret, is there no known sin committed? is there no known sin I delight in? if thy heart make known to thee that there is,
Therefore I beseech you let me put this question to you, (for I would fain not have you go to Hell) pray ask your own hearts alone, in secret, is there no known since committed? is there no known since I delight in? if thy heart make known to thee that there is,
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if thou wilt not leave this sin, it is a sign that Christ is none of thine: Rom. 8.2. The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus, hath made me free from the Law of sin, &c. those that Christ saves, he hath said.
if thou wilt not leave this since, it is a Signen that christ is none of thine: Rom. 8.2. The Law of the Spirit of Life in christ jesus, hath made me free from the Law of since, etc. those that christ saves, he hath said.
but after the Spirit, &c. who though they have their sins, and their failings, yet their desire is to walk not after the lusts of their Hearts, but after the Spirit:
but After the Spirit, etc. who though they have their Sins, and their failings, yet their desire is to walk not After the Lustiest of their Hearts, but After the Spirit:
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if we live after the flesh we shall dye, Rom. 8.13. and though it be true, and this be a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, That Jesus Christ came into the World to save sinners;
if we live After the Flesh we shall die, Rom. 8.13. and though it be true, and this be a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, That jesus christ Come into the World to save Sinners;
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Job professeth his Faith in the Redeemer, yet if he were not his Lord and Governour, woe to him: the Prophet Isa. 3.11. saith, Woe to the wicked, it shall be ill with him;
Job Professes his Faith in the Redeemer, yet if he were not his Lord and Governor, woe to him: the Prophet Isaiah 3.11. Says, Woe to the wicked, it shall be ill with him;
and perdition, as it's call'd, 1 Tim. 6.9. and Psal. 11.6. Ʋpon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest, &c. For God is angry with the wicked every day, Psal. 7. ver. 11. Christ hath plainly told people, he will be no Saviour to them that refuse obedience to him; Mat. 13.41.
and perdition, as it's called, 1 Tim. 6.9. and Psalm 11.6. Ʋpon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest, etc. For God is angry with the wicked every day, Psalm 7. ver. 11. christ hath plainly told people, he will be no Saviour to them that refuse Obedience to him; Mathew 13.41.
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Christ tells you what he will do, The Son of man shall send forth his Angels and they shall gather out of his Kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
christ tells you what he will do, The Son of man shall send forth his Angels and they shall gather out of his Kingdom all things that offend, and them which doe iniquity;
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It is better for thee to enter into life maimed then to bo cast into Hell, &c. Oh let us be wise for our salvation, willing to part with our most pleasing sins, rather then to have our souls destroyed, and cast into Hell; into everlasting burnings:
It is better for thee to enter into life maimed then to Bo cast into Hell, etc. O let us be wise for our salvation, willing to part with our most pleasing Sins, rather then to have our Souls destroyed, and cast into Hell; into everlasting burnings:
and therefore pray earnestly that you may be converted, and have your sins blotted out, the 73. Psal. 24. Oh let this be our earnest prayer, That we may be guided by Gods counsel, that Jesus Christ may be ours:
and Therefore pray earnestly that you may be converted, and have your Sins blotted out, the 73. Psalm 24. O let this be our earnest prayer, That we may be guided by God's counsel, that jesus christ may be ours:
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then may you be sure he hath promised and prayed for you, ver. 22, 24. Father I will that those whom thou hast given me, those that have kept my word, may be where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me, &c. If Christ be our Lord, he will be our Jesus, but not else.
then may you be sure he hath promised and prayed for you, ver. 22, 24. Father I will that those whom thou hast given me, those that have kept my word, may be where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me, etc. If christ be our Lord, he will be our jesus, but not Else.
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and that's first God the Son; and secondly God the Father, whose love we have first asserted, and secondly declared: fourthly the blessings prayed for;
and that's First God the Son; and secondly God the Father, whose love we have First asserted, and secondly declared: fourthly the blessings prayed for;
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yet God is only the Father (through Iesus Christ) of those that repent, 2 Cor. 6.17. Come out from amongst them, and be you separate, saith the Lord, and touch none unclean thing.
yet God is only the Father (through Iesus christ) of those that Repent, 2 Cor. 6.17. Come out from among them, and be you separate, Says the Lord, and touch none unclean thing.
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and what do you take no notice of it? seemeth it a small thing to you that I call the King Father? Oh then, what priviledge is it to be the adopted Sons and Daughters of the King of Kings.
and what do you take no notice of it? seems it a small thing to you that I call the King Father? O then, what privilege is it to be the adopted Sons and Daughters of the King of Kings.
if thou have the work of grace wrought in thee, here's thy safety, God is thy Father, that God that never wants power, to defend his people, that is seen in the mount,
if thou have the work of grace wrought in thee, here's thy safety, God is thy Father, that God that never Wants power, to defend his people, that is seen in the mount,
Ver. 22. Ther's no darkness, or shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity can hide themselves: Iob 12.22. He discovereth deep things out of darkness, and bringeth out to light the shaddow of death.
Ver. 22. Ther's no darkness, or shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity can hide themselves: Job 12.22. He Discovereth deep things out of darkness, and brings out to Light the shadow of death.
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Come on (saith Pharaoh ) let us deal wisely; but he was outwitted: Exod. 14.28. God turns the counsel of Achitophel into foolishness: God is never at a loss, he knows what to do.
Come on (Says Pharaoh) let us deal wisely; but he was outwitted: Exod 14.28. God turns the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness: God is never At a loss, he knows what to do.
when they were in Egypt he pittied them; Isa. 63.9. In all their afflictions he was afflicted, and the angel ef his presence saved them, &c. (speaking after the manner of men) they that lay the troubles of others to heart as their own:
when they were in Egypt he pitied them; Isaiah 63.9. In all their afflictions he was afflicted, and the angel ef his presence saved them, etc. (speaking After the manner of men) they that lay the Troubles of Others to heart as their own:
and he is not thus pittiful only to his Israel, but to all his people: Psal. 103.13. Like as a Father pittieth his Children, so doth the Lord pitty those that fear him.
and he is not thus pitiful only to his Israel, but to all his people: Psalm 103.13. Like as a Father Pitieth his Children, so does the Lord pity those that Fear him.
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Nay, Consider fourthly, He is a very careful Father, he minds how it goes with his children: 1 Pet. 5.7. Cast all your care upon him, (saith the Apostle) for he careth for you:
Nay, Consider fourthly, He is a very careful Father, he minds how it Goes with his children: 1 Pet. 5.7. Cast all your care upon him, (Says the Apostle) for he Careth for you:
yet will not I forget thee, &c. The condition, and troubles, and miseries thou art in, are always in my thoughts: Psal. 9.18. The needy shall not always be forgotten:
yet will not I forget thee, etc. The condition, and Troubles, and misery's thou art in, Are always in my thoughts: Psalm 9.18. The needy shall not always be forgotten:
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Be careful for nothing (saith the Apostle) but in every thing let your request be made known to him, by prayer and supplication: Phil. 4.6. and Mat. 7.24. Psal. 145.18. ver.
Be careful for nothing (Says the Apostle) but in every thing let your request be made known to him, by prayer and supplication: Philip 4.6. and Mathew 7.24. Psalm 145.18. ver.
The Lord is nigh unto all that cal upon him. Second duty, Trust in him; whom should we trust, if not our Father? therefore trust in him; Psal. 146.3. Put not your trust in Princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is none help:
The Lord is High unto all that call upon him. Second duty, Trust in him; whom should we trust, if not our Father? Therefore trust in him; Psalm 146.3. Put not your trust in Princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is none help:
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The Scripture denounceth a woful curse to him that trusteth in any thing but in God; Jer. 17.5. Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm;
The Scripture Denounceth a woeful curse to him that Trusteth in any thing but in God; Jer. 17.5. Cursed be the man that Trusteth in man, and makes Flesh his arm;
but none that trusted in the Lord, have any cause ever to be ashamed. Thirdly, Let us Honour him (if a Father) and that in three respects: first in our thoughts;
but none that trusted in the Lord, have any cause ever to be ashamed. Thirdly, Let us Honour him (if a Father) and that in three respects: First in our thoughts;
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have always good thoughts of God, what ever his providences be towards us; Psal. 145.17. The Lord is righteous in all his ways, &c. what ever God doth is good, he is just, he is righteous in all those ways, that are most cavil'd at by men; Job 34.21. He will not lay upon man more then is right;
have always good thoughts of God, what ever his providences be towards us; Psalm 145.17. The Lord is righteous in all his ways, etc. what ever God does is good, he is just, he is righteous in all those ways, that Are most caviled At by men; Job 34.21. He will not lay upon man more then is right;
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Secondly, Honour God, as in our thoughts, so in our words; speak well of God, Psal. 118.1. Give thanks unto the Lord for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever. Psal. 146.1, 2. ver.
Secondly, Honour God, as in our thoughts, so in our words; speak well of God, Psalm 118.1. Give thanks unto the Lord for he is good, for his mercy Endureth for ever. Psalm 146.1, 2. ver.
Thirdly, Honour him in all our ways: 1 Cor. 10.31. Whether ye eat or drink, whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God: and Mat. 5.16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven: Phil. 1.11. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory of God:
Thirdly, Honour him in all our ways: 1 Cor. 10.31. Whither you eat or drink, whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God: and Mathew 5.16. Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and Glorify your Father which is in Heaven: Philip 1.11. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which Are by jesus christ, unto the glory of God:
Ephes. 1.4, 5, 6. ver. Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will:
Ephesians 1.4, 5, 6. ver. Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by jesus christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will:
God will love you that are his people, always, at all times; Isa. 54.10. The mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from thee;
God will love you that Are his people, always, At all times; Isaiah 54.10. The Mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from thee;
for all iniquity is abomination in the sight of God; God loves you, oh do not provoke him. Ʋse III. Again thirdly, Doth God love his people? then let us love them that fear God and walk in his ways: Ephes. 5.1. Be followers of God, as dear children: God loves the righteous.
for all iniquity is abomination in the sighed of God; God loves you, o do not provoke him. Ʋse III. Again Thirdly, Does God love his people? then let us love them that Fear God and walk in his ways: Ephesians 5.1. Be followers of God, as dear children: God loves the righteous.
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Thirdly, Hereby you will evidence Gods love to you, if you love those that are Gods: 1 Joh. 3, 14. We know we are passed from death to life, be 〈 ◊ 〉 we love the Brethren: and 18.19. vers.
Thirdly, Hereby you will evidence God's love to you, if you love those that Are God's: 1 John 3, 14. We know we Are passed from death to life, be 〈 ◊ 〉 we love the Brothers: and 18.19. vers.
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comfort in Scripture and consolation, is taken for happiness. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted: Mat. 5.4. That is, they shall be brought into that glorious happiness: Luk. 16.25. Son remember, that thou in thy life time, receivest thy good things, and Lazarus evil things, but now he is comforted and thou art tormented:
Comfort in Scripture and consolation, is taken for happiness. Blessed Are they that mourn for they shall be comforted: Mathew 5.4. That is, they shall be brought into that glorious happiness: Luk. 16.25. Son Remember, that thou in thy life time, receivest thy good things, and Lazarus evil things, but now he is comforted and thou art tormented:
He is comforted, that is, he is made blessed, as appears in the opposition of the words, but thou art tormented; Luk. 6.21. Blessed are you that weep, but you shall laugh:
He is comforted, that is, he is made blessed, as appears in the opposition of the words, but thou art tormented; Luk. 6.21. Blessed Are you that weep, but you shall laugh:
〈 … 〉 are rich in self conceit, in prid〈 … 〉 vain glory, that boast in the multitud• of your riches, you have received your consolation; (as if he should say) you have all the happiness you are like to have; they shall have no more: From whence this Point,
〈 … 〉 Are rich in self conceit, in prid〈 … 〉 vain glory, that boast in the multitud• of your riches, you have received your consolation; (as if he should say) you have all the happiness you Are like to have; they shall have no more: From whence this Point,
Doct. God hath given his people everlasting happiness. God hath given it them in the promise of the Word: Luk. 12.32. Fear not little flock, it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the Kingdom:
Doct. God hath given his people everlasting happiness. God hath given it them in the promise of the Word: Luk. 12.32. fear not little flock, it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom:
why? though you be afflicted for a moment, Yet the rod shall not always lye upon the back of the righteous, Psal. 125. and Psal. 126.5. They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy: Psal. 30.5. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning:
why? though you be afflicted for a moment, Yet the rod shall not always lie upon the back of the righteous, Psalm 125. and Psalm 126.5. They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy: Psalm 30.5. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning:
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the night of this World may be a night of affliction, but in the morning we shall have joy and comfort; Joh. 14.1. Let not your hearts be troubled (saith our Saviour);
the night of this World may be a night of affliction, but in the morning we shall have joy and Comfort; John 14.1. Let not your hearts be troubled (Says our Saviour);
When this earthly tabernacle shall be dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, &c. as soon as you dye, your trouble shall end, and your joy then begins;
When this earthly tabernacle shall be dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, etc. as soon as you die, your trouble shall end, and your joy then begins;
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and then no man shall be able to take that joy from you; Joh. 16.22. God will hide his face from you no more; Isa. 54.7. For a moment have I hid my face from thee, but with great Mercies will I gather thee.
and then no man shall be able to take that joy from you; John 16.22. God will hide his face from you no more; Isaiah 54.7. For a moment have I hid my face from thee, but with great mercies will I gather thee.
it makes People good, therefore let us all labour for it, Doct. III. The ground of Peoples hope of Everlasting happiness, is meerly through the grace of God.
it makes People good, Therefore let us all labour for it, Doct. III. The ground of Peoples hope of Everlasting happiness, is merely through the grace of God.
The Saints everlasting happiness, is from the free grace of God. Rom. 6.23. The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord Ephe. 2.8. For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of your selves, it is the gift of God. And if it be so.
The Saints everlasting happiness, is from the free grace of God. Rom. 6.23. The gift of God is Eternal life through jesus christ our Lord Ephes 2.8. For by grace Are you saved through faith, and that not of your selves, it is the gift of God. And if it be so.
doth the Master thank is servant, &c. I trow not, &c. Fiftly, if he could do more then God requires of him, his work could never be so good as to call for such a reward of everlasting happiness:
does the Master thank is servant, etc. I trow not, etc. Fifty, if he could do more then God requires of him, his work could never be so good as to call for such a reward of everlasting happiness:
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did you ever read of any one that upon his Death-bed had no comfort (if he were the Child of God) that God hid his face from? and he was answered, yes:
did you ever read of any one that upon his Deathbed had no Comfort (if he were the Child of God) that God hid his face from? and he was answered, yes:
saith he, one he had, and that was the Son of God himself, who, when he was ready to give up the Ghost cried out, my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me.
Says he, one he had, and that was the Son of God himself, who, when he was ready to give up the Ghost cried out, my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me.
first, because they will have much trouble in the world Psal. 34. vers. 19. Many are the troubles of the Righteous; 1. Cor. 15.19. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we were of all men most miserable. 2. Tim. 3.11.12. And all that will live Godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer Persecution.
First, Because they will have much trouble in the world Psalm 34. vers. 19. Many Are the Troubles of the Righteous; 1. Cor. 15.19. If in this life only we have hope in christ, we were of all men most miserable. 2. Tim. 3.11.12. And all that will live Godly in christ jesus, shall suffer Persecution.
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therefore if they have not strength given them from above, (having more troubles then others) they were never able to bear up. Joh 16.33. when Christ tells them he is going out of the world, he gives them a Cordial before hand to prevent their fainting:
Therefore if they have not strength given them from above, (having more Troubles then Others) they were never able to bear up. John 16.33. when christ tells them he is going out of the world, he gives them a Cordial before hand to prevent their fainting:
as seeing he left them in a troublesome World: and therefore he promiseth them; that when he was gone he would send them a comforter. Joh. 14.16. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, even the Spirit of Truth, &c. the Second Doctrine, from hence, in that he prays that God would Comfort their hearts, is this:
as seeing he left them in a troublesome World: and Therefore he promises them; that when he was gone he would send them a comforter. John 14.16. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you Another Comforter, even the Spirit of Truth, etc. the Second Doctrine, from hence, in that he prays that God would Comfort their hearts, is this:
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my flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. Psal. 73.26. and Psal. 94.17. Ʋnless the Lord had been mine help, my soul had, long since dwell't in silence.
my Flesh and my heart Faileth, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. Psalm 73.26. and Psalm 94.17. Ʋnless the Lord had been mine help, my soul had, long since dwelled in silence.
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and vers. 18. 19. 22. when I said my foot slippeth, thy mercy oh Lord, held me up in the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts refresh my soule,
and vers. 18. 19. 22. when I said my foot slippeth, thy mercy o Lord, held me up in the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts refresh my soul,
the Father of mercies, and the God of all Comfort, ver. 4. 5. who comforteth us in all our Tribulations, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, with the same Comforts, wherewith we our selves are comforted of God;
the Father of Mercies, and the God of all Comfort, ver. 4. 5. who comforts us in all our Tribulations, that we may be able to Comfort them which Are in any trouble, with the same Comforts, wherewith we our selves Are comforted of God;
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if but little faith, weak in grace; God will comfort his according to their trouble. Joh. 14.18. I will not leave you Orphans, (so the word signifies) now that we may have comfort in trouble, let us repent those sins that are the cause of our trouble, he that confesseth and forsaketh his sins shall have mercy:
if but little faith, weak in grace; God will Comfort his according to their trouble. John 14.18. I will not leave you Orphans, (so the word signifies) now that we may have Comfort in trouble, let us Repent those Sins that Are the cause of our trouble, he that Confesses and Forsaketh his Sins shall have mercy:
let's be humbled, for our earthly mindedness, luxury, carnal security, for our not prising the Gospel, abusing the Gospel, turning the grace of God into wantonness;
let's be humbled, for our earthly Mindedness, luxury, carnal security, for our not prising the Gospel, abusing the Gospel, turning the grace of God into wantonness;
Oh! let us be humbled for all our sins that is the way to have comfort, take the Councel of the Apostle James: Humble your selves in the sight of the Lord,
Oh! let us be humbled for all our Sins that is the Way to have Comfort, take the Council of the Apostle James: Humble your selves in the sighed of the Lord,
Rom. 8. vers. 28. All things shall work together for good to those that love God, &c. and in very faithfullness thou hast afflicted me, (saith David ) and it is good for me that I have been afflicted, &c. and who can harme you if you do well;
Rom. 8. vers. 28. All things shall work together for good to those that love God, etc. and in very faithfulness thou hast afflicted me, (Says David) and it is good for me that I have been afflicted, etc. and who can harm you if you do well;
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the Rod of the wicked shall not alwaies rest upon the back of the righteous: and Psal, 34.4. I sought the Lord, and he heard me and delivered me, and vers. 17. The Righteous cry: and the Lord heareth;
the Rod of the wicked shall not always rest upon the back of the righteous: and Psalm, 34.4. I sought the Lord, and he herd me and Delivered me, and vers. 17. The Righteous cry: and the Lord hears;
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the meaning is, I pray (saith the Apostle) that you be not led a side, by the errour of the wicked, either in regard of unsound Opinions, or unholy conversation;
the meaning is, I pray (Says the Apostle) that you be not led a side, by the error of the wicked, either in regard of unsound Opinions, or unholy Conversation;
and Paul tells us, of these Thessalonians, that their steadfastness did comfort him in all his afflictions. 1. Thes. 3.7.8.9. Therefore my Brethren, we were comforted over you, in all our afflictions, and distress, by your faith:
and Paul tells us, of these Thessalonians, that their steadfastness did Comfort him in all his afflictions. 1. Thebes 3.7.8.9. Therefore my Brothers, we were comforted over you, in all our afflictions, and distress, by your faith:
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but that People continue in the truth: and, so it will be, the Ministers joy hereafter: 1 Thes. 2.19.20. For what is our hope, or joy or Crown of rejoycing? are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, at his coming? for ye are our glory and joy.
but that People continue in the truth: and, so it will be, the Ministers joy hereafter: 1 Thebes 2.19.20. For what is our hope, or joy or Crown of rejoicing? Are not even you in the presence of our Lord jesus christ, At his coming? for you Are our glory and joy.
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when they can say, Lord here am I, and the Children thou hast given me; and then to conclude with that, Phil. 4.1. Therefore, my brethren, dearly beloved, and longed for, my joy and Crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. Motive III.
when they can say, Lord Here am I, and the Children thou hast given me; and then to conclude with that, Philip 4.1. Therefore, my brothers, dearly Beloved, and longed for, my joy and Crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly Beloved. Motive III.
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And lastly, this will be for your comfort, in this World, and in another world: by this you will make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.11. And so an entrance shall be Ministred unto you abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom, &c. and that you may be so. Means I.
And lastly, this will be for your Comfort, in this World, and in Another world: by this you will make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.11. And so an Entrance shall be Ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom, etc. and that you may be so. Means I.
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First, labour to converse much in the Scriptures, do but as they direct you and you will not do a miss, this was the commendation of the Bareans: they were called Noble, because they searched the Scriptures;
First, labour to converse much in the Scriptures, do but as they Direct you and you will not do a miss, this was the commendation of the bereans: they were called Noble, Because they searched the Scriptures;
most People erre from the truth not knowing the Scriptures, Psal. 1. Therefore if you would not walk in the Counsel of the ungodly, not stand in the way of sinners,
most People err from the truth not knowing the Scriptures, Psalm 1. Therefore if you would not walk in the Counsel of the ungodly, not stand in the Way of Sinners,
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nor sit in the seat of the scornfull, let your delight be to meditate in the Law of the Lord. 1. Joh. 4.1. Beloved, believe not every spirit, but trie the Spirits, whether they be of God:
nor fit in the seat of the scornful, let your delight be to meditate in the Law of the Lord. 1. John 4.1. beloved, believe not every Spirit, but try the Spirits, whither they be of God:
Thirdly, be earnest with God in prayer: that he would stablish you, and that. Reason. I. First, because none can stablish you but God, Joh. 15.5. Without me you can do nothing:
Thirdly, be earnest with God in prayer: that he would establish you, and that. Reason. I. First, Because none can establish you but God, John 15.5. Without me you can do nothing:
therefore, we must watch our hearts: Now he that stablisheth us with you, in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God: 2 Cor. 1.21. Reason II. Secondly, let's pray to him, for stablishing, because he hath promised to stablish his People in every good •ord and work:
Therefore, we must watch our hearts: Now he that stablisheth us with you, in christ, and hath anointed us, is God: 2 Cor. 1.21. Reason II Secondly, let's pray to him, for establishing, Because he hath promised to establish his People in every good •ord and work:
so he tells them of God's promise. Phil. 1.6. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good Work in you, will perform it untill the day of Jesus Christ: and 2. Thes. 3.3.4. The Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you and keep you from evil.
so he tells them of God's promise. Philip 1.6. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good Work in you, will perform it until the day of jesus christ: and 2. Thebes 3.3.4. The Lord is faithful, who shall establish you and keep you from evil.
Means IV. The last direction I shall give you, look to recompence of reward; ( Heb. 11.) that made Moses, leave all the pleasures of the World, the pleasures of sin which were but for a season;
Means IV. The last direction I shall give you, look to recompense of reward; (Hebrew 11.) that made Moses, leave all the pleasures of the World, the pleasures of since which were but for a season;
you may believe him, Jam. 1.12. Blessed is the man, that endureth Temptation, for when he is tried, he shall receive the Crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him:
you may believe him, Jam. 1.12. Blessed is the man, that Endureth Temptation, for when he is tried, he shall receive the Crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him:
and I will give thee a Crown of Life: Oh, take notice of the advice, given to the Church of Philadelphia: Rev. 3.11. Hold fast that thou hast, that no man take thy Crown: and Rev. 22.12. Behold, I come quickly:
and I will give thee a Crown of Life: O, take notice of the Advice, given to the Church of Philadelphia: Rev. 3.11. Hold fast that thou hast, that no man take thy Crown: and Rev. 22.12. Behold, I come quickly:
God will render to every man according to his Workes: Rom. 2.7. To them who, by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour, and immortality, eternal life;
God will render to every man according to his Works: Rom. 2.7. To them who, by patient Continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour, and immortality, Eternal life;
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Eternal life, should be the end of all our Preaching, and your hearing, so the Apostle: Rom. 10.1. Brethren, my hearts desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved:
Eternal life, should be the end of all our Preaching, and your hearing, so the Apostle: Rom. 10.1. Brothers, my hearts desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved:
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Heb. 13.20 21. and the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus that great Shepheard of the Sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant:
Hebrew 13.20 21. and the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant:
and hath given us Everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and Work. Amen. FINIS.
and hath given us Everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and Work. Amen. FINIS.
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though they are not filled with the good things of the earth, yet they are promised (which is better) the glory of Heaven though they have but a little in Possession,
though they Are not filled with the good things of the earth, yet they Are promised (which is better) the glory of Heaven though they have but a little in Possession,
scatttered up and down the World, they had no certaine abode, no continuing City, yet they soug• … on that was to come, they looked for a City whose Builder and Maker was God; Silver and Gold;
scatttered up and down the World, they had no certain Abided, no Continuing city, yet they soug• … on that was to come, they looked for a city whose Builder and Maker was God; Silver and Gold;
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namely much joy and Alacrity in the minds of their present Sufferings and Calamities; as the words I have read do declare unto you: Wherein ye greatly rejoyce, &c.
namely much joy and Alacrity in the minds of their present Sufferings and Calamities; as the words I have read do declare unto you: Wherein you greatly rejoice, etc.
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or in grief, through manyfold temptations, troubles and trials, you have in the World. The words are not difficult, they may afford us these six Instructions.
or in grief, through manifold temptations, Troubles and trials, you have in the World. The words Are not difficult, they may afford us these six Instructions.
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From hence we might Observe, You are in heaviness through manyfold temptations. First, That the people of God in this world, are exercised with manyfold temptations.
From hence we might Observe, You Are in heaviness through manifold temptations. First, That the people of God in this world, Are exercised with manifold temptations.
Secondly, That the Saints of the most high, or the people of the great God, and his peculiar People, are sometimes in heaviness through their manyfold temptations.
Secondly, That the Saints of the most high, or the people of the great God, and his peculiar People, Are sometime in heaviness through their manifold temptations.
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James. 1. vers. 2. Count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations. In opening this truth I shall endeavour very breifly to answer these to Queries.
James. 1. vers. 2. Count it all joy when you fallen into diverse temptations. In opening this truth I shall endeavour very briefly to answer these to Queries.
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First, What is meant here by temptations? Secondly, How it may appeare that the godly are exercised, or annoyed by divers temptations, or manyfold temptations?
First, What is meant Here by temptations? Secondly, How it may appear that the godly Are exercised, or annoyed by diverse temptations, or manifold temptations?
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temptations are taken, either for an allurement unto Sinning, or for Chastisement by suffering, either for temptations to Sin, or temptations to Sorrow.
temptations Are taken, either for an allurement unto Sinning, or for Chastisement by suffering, either for temptations to since, or temptations to Sorrow.
to mention but some few places now, so we are to understand it in that place in that blessed form of Prayer (that may be well used if not abused as too often it is) Mat. 6.13. We are taught to pray, lead us not into temptation;
to mention but Some few places now, so we Are to understand it in that place in that blessed from of Prayer (that may be well used if not abused as too often it is) Mathew 6.13. We Are taught to pray, led us not into temptation;
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that is, lead us not into temptation to Sin, and so the Apostles sense is in what he saith. 1 Tim. 6. vers. 9. They that will be rich, fall into temptation, they that are resolved they will thrive,
that is, led us not into temptation to since, and so the Apostles sense is in what he Says. 1 Tim. 6. vers. 9. They that will be rich, fallen into temptation, they that Are resolved they will thrive,
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and prosper in the World whatever comes of it, which way soever they get it, they fall into temptation, that is as the words following explane it, into a snare, and into many foolish and hurtfull lusts which drown men in perdition, and destruction.
and prosper in the World whatever comes of it, which Way soever they get it, they fallen into temptation, that is as the words following explain it, into a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful Lustiest which drown men in perdition, and destruction.
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and that in several kinds, the Act of sin, the Practices of sin, the Course of sin, they are often tempted to cast of the fear of God, and service of God;
and that in several Kinds, the Act of since, the Practices of since, the Course of since, they Are often tempted to cast of the Fear of God, and service of God;
and troubles, and afflictions that the godly meet with in the world, and St. Paul's troubles, amongst his enemies the Jewes, are called his temptations, Acts. 20. vers. 19. Serving the Lord with all humility of mind,
and Troubles, and afflictions that the godly meet with in the world, and Saint Paul's Troubles, among his enemies the Jews, Are called his temptations, Acts. 20. vers. 19. Serving the Lord with all humility of mind,
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and so the Exhortation of the Apostle James is to be understood, James. 1. vers. 2. My brethen count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations, that is, not when you are tempted to many sins,
and so the Exhortation of the Apostle James is to be understood, James. 1. vers. 2. My brethren count it all joy when you fallen into diverse temptations, that is, not when you Are tempted to many Sins,
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for the time of Persecution, for the time of affliction, and so our Saviour opens this Phras• Luke. 8.13. vers. compare it with Mat. 13.20.21. vers. what in the former place in Luke, is called temptation in Matthew; is called Persecution and Tribulation;
for the time of Persecution, for the time of affliction, and so our Saviour Opens this Phras• Lycia. 8.13. vers. compare it with Mathew 13.20.21. vers. what in the former place in Lycia, is called temptation in Matthew; is called Persecution and Tribulation;
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and Calamities, all sorts of crosses which are therefore here called by the name temptation, because men are tempted or tried by them, they try mens faith, and love, and obedience;
and Calamities, all sorts of Crosses which Are Therefore Here called by the name temptation, Because men Are tempted or tried by them, they try men's faith, and love, and Obedience;
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Secondly, How it doth appeare that the godly are exercised with manifold temptations? This I might shew by an Induction of particulars, by testimony of Scripture,
Secondly, How it does appear that the godly Are exercised with manifold temptations? This I might show by an Induction of particulars, by testimony of Scripture,
: I will speak to one or two; take one Testimony of Scripture for it a few places I shall mention, Psal. 34.19. Many are the afflictions of the Righteous. 2 Cor. 4.8. We are troubled on every side, Psal. 88.3. My soul is full of troubles, Psal. 25.17. The troubles of my heart are inlarged.
: I will speak to one or two; take one Testimony of Scripture for it a few places I shall mention, Psalm 34.19. Many Are the afflictions of the Righteous. 2 Cor. 4.8. We Are troubled on every side, Psalm 88.3. My soul is full of Troubles, Psalm 25.17. The Troubles of my heart Are enlarged.
As soon as ever men begin to be good, to lead good lives they are apt to see bad days in some senses. Heb. 10.32. After you were illuminated you endured a great fight of afflictions.
As soon as ever men begin to be good, to led good lives they Are apt to see bad days in Some Senses. Hebrew 10.32. After you were illuminated you endured a great fight of afflictions.
I might shew further from whence it is, from the malice of the Devil, the rage of wicked men, the sins of our own hearts, the wise providence, the merciful providence of the good God towards his people, they have troubles and temptations in all kinds, of out ward man, of inward man, in friends, in enemies, in their persons, in their relations, possessions, what ever they have that is neare and deare to them;
I might show further from whence it is, from the malice of the devil, the rage of wicked men, the Sins of our own hearts, the wise providence, the merciful providence of the good God towards his people, they have Troubles and temptations in all Kinds, of out ward man, of inward man, in Friends, in enemies, in their Persons, in their relations, possessions, what ever they have that is near and deer to them;
and that is the temptations that happen to the Saints here through Persecution, for those whom the Apostle writes to 1 Pet. 1. they were scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, driven up and down for the Gospels sake, to save themselves from the hand of wicked men,
and that is the temptations that happen to the Saints Here through Persecution, for those whom the Apostle writes to 1 Pet. 1. they were scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bythynia, driven up and down for the Gospels sake, to save themselves from the hand of wicked men,
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and amongst many temptations this is one, the temptation of Persecution, this is the common temptation of the Gospel, of them that profess and believe it,
and among many temptations this is one, the temptation of Persecution, this is the Common temptation of the Gospel, of them that profess and believe it,
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I might shew as to malicious reprocahful Language how common a condition this hath been for all the Saints in all times, let them be never so good they shall be ill spoken of;
I might show as to malicious reprocahful Language how Common a condition this hath been for all the Saints in all times, let them be never so good they shall be ill spoken of;
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and tell them of those sins that brought those evils upon them, and yet he must be accounted 〈 ◊ 〉 man that was the Author of all their mise• … no place is fit for him but the Prison, or the Dungeon;
and tell them of those Sins that brought those evils upon them, and yet he must be accounted 〈 ◊ 〉 man that was the Author of all their mise• … no place is fit for him but the Prison, or the Dungeon;
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they do not overthrow but uphold kingdoms, the holy Prophets and the holy People of God are the Chariots of Israel and the Horsemen thereof, and when once they are removed then ruine may be expected;
they do not overthrow but uphold kingdoms, the holy prophets and the holy People of God Are the Chariots of Israel and the Horsemen thereof, and when once they Are removed then ruin may be expected;
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but when God would bring his judgments, then, there comes, pray not for this people, This is the common Portion of God's people, they must be thought the troublers of the place, they are the men that do all the mischief, that bring all the calamities,
but when God would bring his Judgments, then, there comes, pray not for this people, This is the Common Portion of God's people, they must be Thought the troublers of the place, they Are the men that do all the mischief, that bring all the calamities,
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God's people they are the Butt for them to shoot the Arrowes of their fury against, Lord saith David, Psal. 3, 1. How are they increased that trouble me.
God's people they Are the Butt for them to shoot the Arrows of their fury against, Lord Says David, Psalm 3, 1. How Are they increased that trouble me.
and it was not their case alone but saith the Apostle, as then he that was borne after the flesh persecuted him that was borne after the spirit, even so it is now:
and it was not their case alone but Says the Apostle, as then he that was born After the Flesh persecuted him that was born After the Spirit, even so it is now:
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and when they have power, and opportunity, they will manifest the hatred of their spirits by the incivilities they will do them, they will vent their malice, the fury and rage of their hearts in their bud dealings with them, 2 Cor. 11.24.25. Not only the persons that knew not God, but the Jewes that pretended aquaintance with God, they were Paul's great adversaries.
and when they have power, and opportunity, they will manifest the hatred of their spirits by the incivilities they will do them, they will vent their malice, the fury and rage of their hearts in their bud dealings with them, 2 Cor. 11.24.25. Not only the Persons that knew not God, but the Jews that pretended acquaintance with God, they were Paul's great Adversaries.
David tells us, 1 Sam. 26.20. He was hunted as a Partridge in the Mountains. Psal. 102.6.7. I am like a Pellicane, (saith the Psalmist) of the Wilderness, I am like an Owle of the Desart:
David tells us, 1 Sam. 26.20. He was hunted as a Partridge in the Mountains. Psalm 102.6.7. I am like a Pelican, (Says the Psalmist) of the Wilderness, I am like an Owl of the Desert:
and Paul tells us of those brave men, those choise Saints, even those, the World was not worthy of, Heb. 11.36. They had trials of cruel, mockings and Scourgings, yea moreover of bonds and imprisonment, they were stoned, they were Sawen asunder, were tempted, were slain with the Sword, &c. The land was not able to bea•e their words and their lives;
and Paul tells us of those brave men, those choice Saints, even those, the World was not worthy of, Hebrew 11.36. They had trials of cruel, mockings and Scourgings, yea moreover of bonds and imprisonment, they were stoned, they were Sawen asunder, were tempted, were slave with the Sword, etc. The land was not able to bea•e their words and their lives;
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He was in stripes above measure, in Prisons more frequent, in deaths oft, of the Jewes five times received I forty stripes save one, thrice was I beaten with Rods, once was I stoned, &c.
He was in stripes above measure, in Prisons more frequent, in death's oft, of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one, thrice was I beaten with Rods, once was I stoned, etc.
Nay the godly many times are molested and wronged by those from whom they may in most reason expect the most civility, Psal. 41.9. My own familiar friend in whom I trusted which did eat of my bread hath lift up his heel against me.
Nay the godly many times Are molested and wronged by those from whom they may in most reason expect the most civility, Psalm 41.9. My own familiar friend in whom I trusted which did eat of my bred hath lift up his heel against me.
See how many loved Christ, and see how many of his servants, as Christ saith among the Twelve there was a Judas, Mat. 26.21. Verily I say unto you that one of you shall betray me, and they were exceeding sorrowfull and began every one of them to say to him Lord is it I? and he answered and said, he that dippeth his hand with me in the Dish, the same shall betray me.
See how many loved christ, and see how many of his Servants, as christ Says among the Twelve there was a Judas, Mathew 26.21. Verily I say unto you that one of you shall betray me, and they were exceeding sorrowful and began every one of them to say to him Lord is it I? and he answered and said, he that dippeth his hand with me in the Dish, the same shall betray me.
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One would think he should rather have preserved him, no, such was the wickedness of his spirit, that that was the cause that he could not be quiet until he was destroyed:
One would think he should rather have preserved him, no, such was the wickedness of his Spirit, that that was the cause that he could not be quiet until he was destroyed:
If you fear God and are willing to serve him be, sure the World will hate you, those that are nearely related to you, you may expect they will be injurious to you.
If you Fear God and Are willing to serve him be, sure the World will hate you, those that Are nearly related to you, you may expect they will be injurious to you.
Saith Christ to his Disciples, think not that I am come to send peace on the Earth (but the fruit of the Gospel is peace) but the Sword (that is trouble will follow that) I am come to set a man at variance against his Father,
Says christ to his Disciples, think not that I am come to send peace on the Earth (but the fruit of the Gospel is peace) but the Sword (that is trouble will follow that) I am come to Set a man At variance against his Father,
but only occasion through some mens imbracing of it, whom God gives grace to, and others rejecting and opposing of it, it doth occasion divisions amongst those that are naturally most united; there is a caution given; Jer. 9.4. take ye heed every one of his neighbour and trust ye not in any brother;
but only occasion through Some men's embracing of it, whom God gives grace to, and Others rejecting and opposing of it, it does occasion divisions among those that Are naturally most united; there is a caution given; Jer. 9.4. take you heed every one of his neighbour and trust you not in any brother;
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for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbor will walk with slanders, i. e. raise false reports of you, and bring you to suffer unjustly;
for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders, i. e. raise false reports of you, and bring you to suffer unjustly;
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If God's people be under many troubles, many temptations in this world, then you that fear God and yet prosper, let the consideration of this stir you up to a two-fold duty.
If God's people be under many Troubles, many temptations in this world, then you that Fear God and yet prosper, let the consideration of this stir you up to a twofold duty.
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Think upon this truth, temptations and trials will befall you, sooner or later, troubles will be all our portion, remember the daies of darkness are a coming, the time of suffering will come before we go out of this world.
Think upon this truth, temptations and trials will befall you, sooner or later, Troubles will be all our portion, Remember the days of darkness Are a coming, the time of suffering will come before we go out of this world.
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let not those that are in a prosperous Condition, in any respect let them not always expect Halcyon days, the clouds may soon gather, a storm may come before we are aware,
let not those that Are in a prosperous Condition, in any respect let them not always expect Halcyon days, the Clouds may soon gather, a storm may come before we Are aware,
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The Scripture tells that we are pilgrims and strangers here on earth, as all the godly were in all times, we have a long journey to take from Earth to Heaven, we must pass through the Sea of this World,
The Scripture tells that we Are pilgrim's and Strangers Here on earth, as all the godly were in all times, we have a long journey to take from Earth to Heaven, we must pass through the Sea of this World,
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and the Winds will blow, O let us be prepared against a storm for we must meet with fowl weather, Acts. 20.22.23. Paul tells the Elders of the Church of Ephesus, behold I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem not knowing the things that shall befall me there, (only one thing he knew) Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every City, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
and the Winds will blow, Oh let us be prepared against a storm for we must meet with fowl weather, Acts. 20.22.23. Paul tells the Elders of the Church of Ephesus, behold I go bound in the Spirit unto Jerusalem not knowing the things that shall befall me there, (only one thing he knew) Save that the Holy Ghost Witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
let no Person think that his case is bad because his condition is sad, let no Person think he his none of God's people because he meets with so many troubles, you, saith the Apostle, are in heaviness through manyfold temptations.
let no Person think that his case is bad Because his condition is sad, let no Person think he his none of God's people Because he meets with so many Troubles, you, Says the Apostle, Are in heaviness through manifold temptations.
and loved him, and yet afflictions and troubles every where were his portion, Heb. 12.7. If you endure Chastisements God deals with you as sons for what son is he whom the Father Chastens not? It is not a sign of the hatred but of the love of God;
and loved him, and yet afflictions and Troubles every where were his portion, Hebrew 12.7. If you endure Chastisements God deals with you as Sons for what son is he whom the Father Chastens not? It is not a Signen of the hatred but of the love of God;
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whom the Lord loves he Chastens, and whatever troubles we may meet withal in this world, 1 Pet. 5.9. remember this, the same afflictions are accomplished in our brethren in the world.
whom the Lord loves he Chastens, and whatever Troubles we may meet withal in this world, 1 Pet. 5.9. Remember this, the same afflictions Are accomplished in our brothers in the world.
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I the thought of the great troubles you meet with hath such sorrow and grief, not only the troubles of the soul but the troubles that God's people meet with in the world they much sadden their spirits and much grive their hearts, Psal. 6, 6, 7. David speaks of his Temptations, saith he, I am weary with my groaning, all the Night make I my Bed to swim, I water my Couch with my tears;
I the Thought of the great Troubles you meet with hath such sorrow and grief, not only the Troubles of the soul but the Troubles that God's people meet with in the world they much sadden their spirits and much grieve their hearts, Psalm 6, 6, 7. David speaks of his Temptations, Says he, I am weary with my groaning, all the Night make I my Bed to swim, I water my Couch with my tears;
day and night he was full of griefe, full of weeping Myne eye is consumed beeause of grief, it waxeth old because of all my enemies, not only the troubles that he had as to his Soul, the thought of his sins,
day and night he was full of grief, full of weeping Mine eye is consumed Because of grief, it Waxes old Because of all my enemies, not only the Troubles that he had as to his Soul, the Thought of his Sins,
the Church having spoken of her misery what, a sad case she was in, in the world, saith she, For these things I weep, myne eye runneth down with water,
the Church having spoken of her misery what, a sad case she was in, in the world, Says she, For these things I weep, mine eye Runneth down with water,
The godly have their fears as well as their hopes, & as they have their joys so they are not without their sorrows, you are in heaviness through manifold temptations.
The godly have their fears as well as their hope's, & as they have their Joys so they Are not without their sorrows, you Are in heaviness through manifold temptations.
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if Persons were not affected & afflicted with their troubles, afflictions were no afflictons to them, &c. Do not therefore pass sentence upon thy self as one that is an unconverted Person because the great troubles thou meetest withal in the world are laid to heart by thee;
if Persons were not affected & afflicted with their Troubles, afflictions were no afflictions to them, etc. Do not Therefore pass sentence upon thy self as one that is an unconverted Person Because the great Troubles thou meetest withal in the world Are laid to heart by thee;
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rejoyce in the Lord, while you have sorrow in the world, saith the Apostle, rejoyce in the Lord always, and he makes a repetition, and againe I say rejoyce.
rejoice in the Lord, while you have sorrow in the world, Says the Apostle, rejoice in the Lord always, and he makes a repetition, and again I say rejoice.
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so should we do when we are discouraged as to the world, then we should incourage our selves in the Lord our God, at what time I am afraid, I will trust in thee;
so should we do when we Are discouraged as to the world, then we should encourage our selves in the Lord our God, At what time I am afraid, I will trust in thee;
because they thrive and and flourish in the world, O let us not quarrel at any of God's providences, let us say as that good Old man Eli, It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good:
Because they thrive and and flourish in the world, Oh let us not quarrel At any of God's providences, let us say as that good Old man Eli, It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good:
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let us then take care that we do not fret our selves to do evil, for there is no evil in the City but God doth it, and good is that God that sends that evil,
let us then take care that we do not fret our selves to do evil, for there is no evil in the city but God does it, and good is that God that sends that evil,
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and all evil shall be for good to them that fear God. Thirdly, Let your heaviness be greater for your transgressions then for any affliction or temptation;
and all evil shall be for good to them that Fear God. Thirdly, Let your heaviness be greater for your transgressions then for any affliction or temptation;
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let us more grieve for sin, that is the cause of trouble, then for all those troubles that are caused by sin, let us more lay to heart our own corruptions,
let us more grieve for since, that is the cause of trouble, then for all those Troubles that Are caused by since, let us more lay to heart our own corruptions,
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let us mourn more for sin, or however be sure that our natural sorrow be accompanyed with spiritual sorrow, that we have that godly sorrow that workes repentance unto Salvation:
let us mourn more for since, or however be sure that our natural sorrow be accompanied with spiritual sorrow, that we have that godly sorrow that works Repentance unto Salvation:
If Gods people be in heaviness here, what heaviness shall Gods enemies be in hereafter? If God chastise his faithful servants, sure he will punish his enemies;
If God's people be in heaviness Here, what heaviness shall God's enemies be in hereafter? If God chastise his faithful Servants, sure he will Punish his enemies;
yet a little while, it will not be long, it will not always be at this pass, it will not always be thus sad with you, Light is sown, as the Psalmist tells us, for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart:
yet a little while, it will not be long, it will not always be At this pass, it will not always be thus sad with you, Light is sown, as the Psalmist tells us, for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart:
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you have heard of the temptations of Job, and you have heard of the deliverance of Job, Psal. 34.19. ver. Many are the troubles of the righteous, and what shall they always last, no, the Lord delivers them out of them all;
you have herd of the temptations of Job, and you have herd of the deliverance of Job, Psalm 34.19. ver. Many Are the Troubles of the righteous, and what shall they always last, no, the Lord delivers them out of them all;
and as it was then, so it is verified at this time, (especially those that are the great troubles of the people of God, God doth with the temptation make away for escape:
and as it was then, so it is verified At this time, (especially those that Are the great Troubles of the people of God, God does with the temptation make away for escape:
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God often in wrath remembers mercy towards his people in this World, The rod of the wicked, saith the Psalmist, shall not rest upon the back of the righteous;
God often in wrath remembers mercy towards his people in this World, The rod of the wicked, Says the Psalmist, shall not rest upon the back of the righteous;
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and sometimes he gives them that faith whereby they are confident that deliverance shall come, Psal. 71.20 21. vers. Thou who hast shewed me great and soar troubles, shalt quicken me again,
and sometime he gives them that faith whereby they Are confident that deliverance shall come, Psalm 71.20 21. vers. Thou who hast showed me great and soar Troubles, shalt quicken me again,
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Yea confident he was of this, and that faith manytimes of deliverance, keeps up their Spirits under the sense of their present troubles, Psal. 27.13. ver. saith the Psalmist, speaking of the good issue he hoped for, I had fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the Land 〈 ◊ 〉 the living:
Yea confident he was of this, and that faith manytimes of deliverance, keeps up their Spirits under the sense of their present Troubles, Psalm 27.13. ver. Says the Psalmist, speaking of the good issue he hoped for, I had fainted unless I had believed to see the Goodness of the Lord in the Land 〈 ◊ 〉 the living:
if not beyond what they pray for, yet beyond what they hope, they shall have, Psal. 31.22. v. I said, saith David, in my haste I am cut off from before thine eyes, but it was far otherwise, nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried to thee:
if not beyond what they pray for, yet beyond what they hope, they shall have, Psalm 31.22. v. I said, Says David, in my haste I am Cut off from before thine eyes, but it was Far otherwise, nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried to thee:
though great, though long troubles, though soar, and though lasting, yet they are not everlasting, they do not continue as long as their days continue.
though great, though long Troubles, though soar, and though lasting, yet they Are not everlasting, they do not continue as long as their days continue.
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Many have been under great temptations, soar persecution, and yet have outlived their persecutors, David did Saul, and Paul did even when they were past hopes;
Many have been under great temptations, soar persecution, and yet have outlived their persecutors, David did Saul, and Paul did even when they were past hope's;
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vers. Our light affliction which is but for a season, but for a moment, it shall not be hereafter, it shall be but here while the moment of this life lasts, then it vanishes away;
vers. Our Light affliction which is but for a season, but for a moment, it shall not be hereafter, it shall be but Here while the moment of this life lasts, then it Vanishes away;
there is a time for every thing, this present time is the time of the Saints afflictions, the time that Gods people suffer, this is the time of temptation of all that fear God;
there is a time for every thing, this present time is the time of the Saints afflictions, the time that God's people suffer, this is the time of temptation of all that Fear God;
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when this life is at an end, afflictions will be out of season, there will be none of them when this life ends, the suffering of the godly will then be at an end;
when this life is At an end, afflictions will be out of season, there will be none of them when this life ends, the suffering of the godly will then be At an end;
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death puts a period to all their troubles, they continue but while they have their abode in this earthly tabernacle, no longer shall any cross or affliction be their portion, Revel. 14.13.
death puts a Period to all their Troubles, they continue but while they have their Abided in this earthly tabernacle, no longer shall any cross or affliction be their portion, Revel. 14.13.
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Secondly, Why is it so? Why shall the temptations of the Godly be but for a season? Why shall their affliction not last allways? I will give you a two fold account of it. I.
Secondly, Why is it so? Why shall the temptations of the Godly be but for a season? Why shall their affliction not last always? I will give you a two fold account of it. I.
and this account is given, why the Lord will not always chide his people? he is a merciful God, Psal. 103.8, 9. vers. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger,
and this account is given, why the Lord will not always chide his people? he is a merciful God, Psalm 103.8, 9. vers. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger,
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that is the reason God gives, why he would not shew himself always displeased with his people, he should break their hearts with such thoughts, Isa. 57.16, 17. vers. I will not contend for ever,
that is the reason God gives, why he would not show himself always displeased with his people, he should break their hearts with such thoughts, Isaiah 57.16, 17. vers. I will not contend for ever,
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the rod is upon his back but it shall not rest there, I will manifest my love again to him, Isa. 54.7, 8. vers. For a small moment have I forsaken thee,
the rod is upon his back but it shall not rest there, I will manifest my love again to him, Isaiah 54.7, 8. vers. For a small moment have I forsaken thee,
but he will be sure not to suffer The rod of the wicked to rest upon the back of the righteous, Why? Least the righteous put forth his hand to iniquity, least their temptations be too strong for them,
but he will be sure not to suffer The rod of the wicked to rest upon the back of the righteous, Why? lest the righteous put forth his hand to iniquity, lest their temptations be too strong for them,
and though he may afflict them, yet he will not forsake them, &c. Now as Solomon said in regard of his Father David, What thou hast spoken with thy mouth thou hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day:
and though he may afflict them, yet he will not forsake them, etc. Now as Solomon said in regard of his Father David, What thou hast spoken with thy Mouth thou hast fulfilled it with thine hand, as it is this day:
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Applicat. Now then to apply this, in a word, If this be so as we hear, the temptations of the godly, the afflictions and troubles they meet with, will be but for a season;
Application. Now then to apply this, in a word, If this be so as we hear, the temptations of the godly, the afflictions and Troubles they meet with, will be but for a season;
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Let this quiet our hearts under sufferings, viz. the consideration of this, That they will be but for a season, they will be but for a short time, they will not be always;
Let this quiet our hearts under sufferings, viz. the consideration of this, That they will be but for a season, they will be but for a short time, they will not be always;
nay, God is never so angry with his people as he might be; we may all say with the Psalmist, Psal. 103.10. ver. He hath not dealt with us after our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities:
nay, God is never so angry with his people as he might be; we may all say with the Psalmist, Psalm 103.10. ver. He hath not dealt with us After our Sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities:
Ezra speaking of the calamities of the Jews, which were very great, Ezra 9.13. ver. saith he, Thou O God hast punished us less then our iniquities deserve:
Ezra speaking of the calamities of the jews, which were very great, Ezra 9.13. ver. Says he, Thou Oh God hast punished us less then our iniquities deserve:
our crosses, our troubles, are soon numbred, but our impieties, nay our iniquities are innumerable, they are more then the hairs of our head, and cannot be numbred;
our Crosses, our Troubles, Are soon numbered, but our impieties, nay our iniquities Are innumerable, they Are more then the hairs of our head, and cannot be numbered;
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vers. Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins? Thou art punished, what then? what cause to complain? it is for thy sin, thy sin deserves this punishment,
vers. Wherefore does a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his Sins? Thou art punished, what then? what cause to complain? it is for thy since, thy since deserves this punishment,
and What a living man, and complain for the punishment of his sin? and as they say, we may all say under any of our troubles, It is of the Lords mercy that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
and What a living man, and complain for the punishment of his since? and as they say, we may all say under any of our Troubles, It is of the lords mercy that we Are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not.
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remember that temptations may be sore, and great, and may seem to be long, yet they will be but for a time, they will not last always, these clouds will be blown over; after rain will come Sun-shine;
Remember that temptations may be soar, and great, and may seem to be long, yet they will be but for a time, they will not last always, these Clouds will be blown over; After rain will come Sunshine;
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as the Apostle saith in another case, The night is far spent, the night of your sorrow is almost at an end, the day of the resurrection a coming, that day of gladness when you shall not know what affliction means;
as the Apostle Says in Another case, The night is Far spent, the night of your sorrow is almost At an end, the day of the resurrection a coming, that day of gladness when you shall not know what affliction means;
Doct. I. That there is need sometimes why the people of God, the faithful people of God should be under manifold temptations, should be afflicted in the World.
Doct. I. That there is need sometime why the people of God, the faithful people of God should be under manifold temptations, should be afflicted in the World.
and thence it is that afflictions are in this verse called by the name of temptations, Through manifold temptations, that is, through manifold troubles and trials,
and thence it is that afflictions Are in this verse called by the name of temptations, Through manifold temptations, that is, through manifold Troubles and trials,
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I say afflictions are here, and so often elsewhere, called temptations, because they try what people are, Psal. 66.10. ver. Thou O God hast proved us, thou hast tried us, as Silver is tried:
I say afflictions Are Here, and so often elsewhere, called temptations, Because they try what people Are, Psalm 66.10. ver. Thou Oh God hast proved us, thou hast tried us, as Silver is tried:
These temptations are for your trial, Job 23.20. ver. Job speaking to God saith, He knows the way that I take, and when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as Gold:
These temptations Are for your trial, Job 23.20. ver. Job speaking to God Says, He knows the Way that I take, and when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as Gold:
and now they see, or may see they were not the men they took themselves for, they see how that the truths of Jesus Christ lay not so near their hearts as they thought for;
and now they see, or may see they were not the men they took themselves for, they see how that the truths of jesus christ lay not so near their hearts as they Thought for;
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sometimes the weakness of grace, Peter thought when the Lord told him of suffering, That all should be offended because of him, that he should never be offended;
sometime the weakness of grace, Peter Thought when the Lord told him of suffering, That all should be offended Because of him, that he should never be offended;
Secondly, Afflictions discover not only persons to themselves, but they discover them to others; discover them to the World, make it known what people are;
Secondly, Afflictions discover not only Persons to themselves, but they discover them to Others; discover them to the World, make it known what people Are;
The stedfastness of Gods people in times of suffering, testifies to the World, that they that were called Hypocrites were the most upright persons that lived: 1 Cor. 11.18, 19. ver. There are divisions among you, and I partly believe it:
The steadfastness of God's people in times of suffering, Testifies to the World, that they that were called Hypocrites were the most upright Persons that lived: 1 Cor. 11.18, 19. ver. There Are divisions among you, and I partly believe it:
God makes it manifest that many that professed much, never yet loved him, &c. Many, saith Christ in that Parable of the seeds, they received the Word with joy, but they had no root in themselves;
God makes it manifest that many that professed much, never yet loved him, etc. Many, Says christ in that Parable of the seeds, they received the Word with joy, but they had no root in themselves;
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if we pray unto him? What shall we get by suffering? why if this be the way, they will not walk in it, &c. The Jews would not admit of Proselites in the days of David, because then the fear of David was upon all round about him;
if we pray unto him? What shall we get by suffering? why if this be the Way, they will not walk in it, etc. The jews would not admit of Proselytes in the days of David, Because then the Fear of David was upon all round about him;
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nor would they admit of them in the days of Solomon, because then out of love to the peace and prosperity that he had in the World, they might imbrace the truth of Religion, which in their hearts they did not delight in.
nor would they admit of them in the days of Solomon, Because then out of love to the peace and Prosperity that he had in the World, they might embrace the truth of Religion, which in their hearts they did not delight in.
Again, There is a great deal of need of trouble and trials, to bring Gods people to more earnest praying to God, that they may more firmly and constantly seek him:
Again, There is a great deal of need of trouble and trials, to bring God's people to more earnest praying to God, that they may more firmly and constantly seek him:
when Jehoshaphat said, 2 Chron. 20.12. speaking of his enemies in Prayer to God, Wilt not thou judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh up against us:
when Jehoshaphat said, 2 Chronicles 20.12. speaking of his enemies in Prayer to God, Wilt not thou judge them? for we have no might against this great company that comes up against us:
then their eyes are upon God, and then their hearts are to God, then God shall hear always of them, &c. The Lord knows if prosperity drives us away from him, that affliction will bring us in to him;
then their eyes Are upon God, and then their hearts Are to God, then God shall hear always of them, etc. The Lord knows if Prosperity drives us away from him, that affliction will bring us in to him;
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As long as we can have Friends, Comforts, and Mercies to delight in, we do not take so much delight and pleasure in drawing near to God, God will let us have nothing else to delight in, Isa. 26.16. vers. Lord, in trouble they have visited thee:
As long as we can have Friends, Comforts, and mercies to delight in, we do not take so much delight and pleasure in drawing near to God, God will let us have nothing Else to delight in, Isaiah 26.16. vers. Lord, in trouble they have visited thee:
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the Persian Messenger said thus, when the Grecians hotly pursued our Host, and we must needs venture over that great River that was now frozen, but was beginning to thaw:
the Persian Messenger said thus, when the Greeks hotly pursued our Host, and we must needs venture over that great River that was now frozen, but was beginning to thaw:
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Then, saith he, did I behold many of those Gallants who denyed before, and so boldly maintained that there was no God, I saw every one upon his knees raying that the Ice might hold untill he got over.
Then, Says he, did I behold many of those Gallants who denied before, and so boldly maintained that there was no God, I saw every one upon his knees raying that the Ice might hold until he god over.
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O then nothing but Pr• … yer will serve their turn? I will go and • … eturn to my place, and I will distress and disturb them, and in their affliction they • … ll seek me early. FINIS.
Oh then nothing but Pr• … year will serve their turn? I will go and • … eturn to my place, and I will distress and disturb them, and in their affliction they • … ll seek me early. FINIS.
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