The good old vvay, Gods vvay, to sovle-refreshing rest: discovered in a sermon preached to the Right Honorable the Lord Maior and court of aldermen of the citie of London, at their anniversary meeting on Wednesday in Easter weeke at Christ-Church, Apr. 24. 1644 being the day of the monethly publike fast. By Thomas Hill B.D. Pastor of Tychmersh in Northampton shire. Imprimatur, Charles Herle.
so worthy of a large share, as your immortall Soules: (one soule is worth more then a world, Mat. 16. 24.) And what more desirable for the best good of our Soules (especially in stormy times) then to find a Rest, an haven of tranquillity, which would bee like the mountaines of Ararat, to a tossed Arke, as Gen. 8. 4!
so worthy of a large share, as your immortal Souls: (one soul is worth more then a world, Mathew 16. 24.) And what more desirable for the best good of our Souls (especially in stormy times) then to find a Rest, an Haven of tranquillity, which would be like the Mountains of Ararat, to a tossed Ark, as Gen. 8. 4!
Behold, here is Rest for your soules; Who can direct you poore pilgrims in a method to find this rest, whilest you goe up and down, feeling after God, Acts 17. 27. being in the dark, stumbling at you know not what? Prov. 4. 19. None doubtlesse so well as God himselfe, who is our Haven, our happinesse, whose presence is heaven,
Behold, Here is Rest for your Souls; Who can Direct you poor pilgrim's in a method to find this rest, whilst you go up and down, feeling After God, Acts 17. 27. being in the dark, stumbling At you know not what? Curae 4. 19. None doubtless so well as God himself, who is our Haven, our happiness, whose presence is heaven,
All this bespeakes your ingenuous entertainment of that Counsel, that admonition, that here the Lord giveth, teaching viatores, how they may become comprehensores. In the words themselves there is enough to perswade you to set open the doores of your Soules, to welcome them, as seasonable. Herein you have,
All this bespeaks your ingenuous entertainment of that Counsel, that admonition, that Here the Lord gives, teaching Viatores, how they may become comprehensores. In the words themselves there is enough to persuade you to Set open the doors of your Souls, to welcome them, as seasonable. Herein you have,
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Thus saith the Lord, stand, see, ask, for the good way, &c. Hee invites them most seriously, to those wayes, which infallibly lead to their everlasting welfare, ver. 16, 17.
Thus Says the Lord, stand, see, ask, for the good Way, etc. He invites them most seriously, to those ways, which infallibly led to their everlasting welfare, ver. 16, 17.
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Secondly, Judahs ungratious, and uncivill rejecting of this wholsome counsell. Proud Selfe-will, (a most dangerous bosome Malignant) maintained such a potent faction, within them, against God, and their own Soules;
Secondly, Judahs ungracious, and Uncivil rejecting of this wholesome counsel. Proud Self-will, (a most dangerous bosom Malignant) maintained such a potent faction, within them, against God, and their own Souls;
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Thirdly, The dangerous consequence of their wretched carriage towards so good a God. The Lord being sensible of so high an affront, done to his Majesty, summons up judgements against them, v. 18, 19. In the first generall part, which is Gods gracious carriage towards his people of Judah, there are divers particulars.
Thirdly, The dangerous consequence of their wretched carriage towards so good a God. The Lord being sensible of so high an affront, done to his Majesty, summons up Judgments against them, v. 18, 19. In the First general part, which is God's gracious carriage towards his people of Judah, there Are diverse particulars.
First, The Speaker, God himselfe; Thus saith the Lord. Good reason wee should bee attentive hearers, when the Preface to the Sermon, beings with it such a commanding intimation from the Lords own mouth.
First, The Speaker, God himself; Thus Says the Lord. Good reason we should be attentive hearers, when the Preface to the Sermon, beings with it such a commanding intimation from the lords own Mouth.
When afterwards he sent abroad his Prophets: still the people should understand, that God himself was their Teacher, by a frequent repetition of Thus saith the Lord (no lesse then foureteen times in one Chapter.) Sometimes, by way of command, sometimes by way of direction, sometimes for confirmation;
When afterwards he sent abroad his prophets: still the people should understand, that God himself was their Teacher, by a frequent repetition of Thus Says the Lord (no less then foureteen times in one Chapter.) Sometime, by Way of command, sometime by Way of direction, sometime for confirmation;
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Fourthly, and walke therein. When you have found out the good way, all your worke is not done, the former acts are to little purpose, without walking, which is the complement and perfection of them.
Fourthly, and walk therein. When you have found out the good Way, all your work is not done, the former acts Are to little purpose, without walking, which is the compliment and perfection of them.
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You may stand, see, & enquire out of curiosity, it is walking in the good way, which both argues your sincerity, and infallibly leads unto your happinesse. This motion is the way to rest.
You may stand, see, & inquire out of curiosity, it is walking in the good Way, which both argues your sincerity, and infallibly leads unto your happiness. This motion is the Way to rest.
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yet it leads to life, M•t 7. 14. When a Sonne is going to a loving Fathers house; when a wife is travelling towards her deare Husband, though many discouragements in the passage,
yet it leads to life, M•t 7. 14. When a Son is going to a loving Father's house; when a wife is traveling towards her deer Husband, though many discouragements in the passage,
This did uphold Christ himselfe, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the crosse, despising the shame, Heb. 12. 2. and may serve to support you.
This did uphold christ himself, who for the joy that was Set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, Hebrew 12. 2. and may serve to support you.
In the second generall part, Judahs uncivill rejecting of Gods wholesome counse•l; you may perceive the rebellious humour of self-will (the worst of Tyrants ) working very strongly.
In the second general part, Judahs Uncivil rejecting of God's wholesome counse•l; you may perceive the rebellious humour of self-will (the worst of Tyrants) working very strongly.
The spring of corrupt nature opened in this vent, proud selfe perking up above God. They speake the very dialect of all the Sonnes of Adam, when left to themselves, Wee will not: The grand question on foot in the world, is this, whose will shall prevaile; whether God shall have his will, or we sinfull creatures our owne wills ful•illed. Nothing so frequently disputed, nothing more hotly debated; and when it comes to tryall, men will deny themselves in any thing, rather then their will; yea, they will deny God himselfe, rather then suffer themselves to bee crossed therein. Wee are all ready to returne that unmannerly answer with them, Jer. 44. 16. thus they here, Ʋerse 16. Wee will not walke;
The spring of corrupt nature opened in this vent, proud self perking up above God. They speak the very dialect of all the Sons of Adam, when left to themselves, we will not: The grand question on foot in the world, is this, whose will shall prevail; whither God shall have his will, or we sinful creatures our own wills ful•illed. Nothing so frequently disputed, nothing more hotly debated; and when it comes to trial, men will deny themselves in any thing, rather then their will; yea, they will deny God himself, rather then suffer themselves to be crossed therein. we Are all ready to return that unmannerly answer with them, Jer. 44. 16. thus they Here, Ʋerse 16. we will not walk;
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And when God had set watchmen over them ( speculatores) Priests and Prophets, both ordinary and extraordinary, saith Junius (O the admirable riches of Gods patience, towards such unthankfull rebells!) Yet Ʋerse 17. they adde obstinacy to their impudence, doubling it with a sturdy emphasis, Wee will not hearken.
And when God had Set watchmen over them (Speculators) Priests and prophets, both ordinary and extraordinary, Says Junius (Oh the admirable riches of God's patience, towards such unthankful rebels!) Yet Ʋerse 17. they add obstinacy to their impudence, doubling it with a sturdy emphasis, we will not harken.
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Who would have expected such an answer as this, to have been the ec•ho to such soule-refreshing counsell? Yet thus they put off the great God, as enemies to him, and their owne soules, peremptorily rejecting him and his Law.
Who would have expected such an answer as this, to have been the ec•ho to such Soul-refreshing counsel? Yet thus they put off the great God, as enemies to him, and their own Souls, peremptorily rejecting him and his Law.
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This is an high straine of Rhetorick which God sometimes useth, that hee may give a visible account of the justice of his proceedings, hee will make as it were a publik• appeale to others,
This is an high strain of Rhetoric which God sometime uses, that he may give a visible account of the Justice of his proceedings, he will make as it were a publik• appeal to Others,
They were not ashamed, (Ʋerse 15.) now hee will expose them to open shame. Then Ʋerse 1•. hee calleth upon the Earth t• behold what evill hee is bringing upon them.
They were not ashamed, (Ʋerse 15.) now he will expose them to open shame. Then Ʋerse 1•. he calls upon the Earth t• behold what evil he is bringing upon them.
If they will not doe what hee requires, for his honour and their good, hee must d•e what hee intends for his owne glory, though in their confusion. Some might possibly mis-interpret Gods severity against them, wondring that they who had beene his darling people in a Nationall Covenant with him, should now bee broken with judgements by him:
If they will not do what he requires, for his honour and their good, he must d•e what he intends for his own glory, though in their confusion. some might possibly misinterpret God's severity against them, wondering that they who had been his darling people in a National Covenant with him, should now be broken with Judgments by him:
somtimes the sinnes of a people grow so great, they make themselves as it were uncapable of mercy, Jer. 5. 7. How shall I pardon for this? God is now resolv'd to give them the wofull fruits of their owne thoughts, (Ʋerse 19.) Hee brings upon them, fructum cogitationum ipsorum, The fruit of their owne thoughts.
sometimes the Sins of a people grow so great, they make themselves as it were uncapable of mercy, Jer. 5. 7. How shall I pardon for this? God is now resolved to give them the woeful fruits of their own thoughts, (Ʋerse 19.) He brings upon them, Fruit cogitationum Ipsorum, The fruit of their own thoughts.
They may seeke to palliate their sinnes, with some pompous, specious formalities of Religion, and fetch Incense and other most noble fruits from farre;
They may seek to palliate their Sins, with Some pompous, specious formalities of Religion, and fetch Incense and other most noble fruits from Far;
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and the sweet Cane from a farre Countrey? Notwithstanding all these complements, God knowes the corrupt fruits of the thoughts of their hearts, and will accordingly reward them.
and the sweet Cane from a Far Country? Notwithstanding all these compliments, God knows the corrupt fruits of the thoughts of their hearts, and will accordingly reward them.
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A serious consideration is the Scripture method to a sound conversion. This Jeremy commends unto the people of God, La•. 3 4•. let us search and try our wayes, and turn againe to the Lord:
A serious consideration is the Scripture method to a found conversion. This Jeremiah commends unto the people of God, La•. 3 4•. let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord:
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Secondly, It's very sit likewise to stand in the wayes of your Forefather• the good old Servants of God, that you may write after their Copie. As Deut. 32. 7. Remember the dayes of old, consider the yeeres of many generations, ask thy Father and he wil sh•w thee, thy Elders and they will tell thee.
Secondly, It's very fit likewise to stand in the ways of your Forefather• the good old Servants of God, that you may write After their Copy. As Deuteronomy 32. 7. remember the days of old, Consider the Years of many generations, ask thy Father and he will sh•w thee, thy Elders and they will tell thee.
As what God has done for thee in his paths of truth and goodnes, so proportionably what thou shouldst do for him in thy waies of obedience & thankefulnes. It was a prudent direction the heathen Doctors gave to their Disciples: consider what Socrates, Cat•, & other re•ined M•ralists did, and how they behaved themselves:
As what God has done for thee in his paths of truth and Goodness, so proportionably what thou Shouldst do for him in thy ways of Obedience & thankfulness. It was a prudent direction the heathen Doctors gave to their Disciples: Consider what Socrates, Cat•, & other re•ined M•ralists did, and how they behaved themselves:
wee have better Oracles to consult with, patterns more worthy of our Imitation. Enquire what Abraham did, who was a friend of God: what Jacobs wayes were, who was so potent with God himselfe: what paths Galebs were, who was a man of another spirit, more excellent then ordinary, following God fully: Aske what wayes David walked, in who was a man after Gods own heart, fulfilling all his will.
we have better Oracles to consult with, patterns more worthy of our Imitation. Inquire what Abraham did, who was a friend of God: what Jacobs ways were, who was so potent with God himself: what paths Galebs were, who was a man of Another Spirit, more excellent then ordinary, following God Fully: Ask what ways David walked, in who was a man After God's own heart, fulfilling all his will.
Hilarie makes these wayes to bee the many commandements of God, and many Prophets which lead to Christ the way, truth and life, Iohn 14. 6. According to Cyrill, these wayes are the wholsome writings of the Prophets, if any one will set his mind on them, he shall find the good way Christ Jesus.
Hillary makes these ways to be the many Commandments of God, and many prophets which led to christ the Way, truth and life, John 14. 6. According to Cyril, these ways Are the wholesome writings of the prophets, if any one will Set his mind on them, he shall find the good Way christ jesus.
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Herein we must not sodainly take things upon trust, but with much circumspection consider and enquire after it, the necessity whereof will appeare by these following Reasons.
Herein we must not suddenly take things upon trust, but with much circumspection Consider and inquire After it, the necessity whereof will appear by these following Reasons.
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Matth. 7. 13. Our Saviour tels us, the gate is strait, the way is narrow which leads to Heaven, the passage is so difficult, the passengers are but few: But the way to Hell is a broad way, having a d•c•itfull latitude: naturally we love elbow-roome for our lusts;
Matthew 7. 13. Our Saviour tells us, the gate is strait, the Way is narrow which leads to Heaven, the passage is so difficult, the passengers Are but few: But the Way to Hell is a broad Way, having a d•c•itfull latitude: naturally we love elbowroom for our Lustiest;
A thousand crooked paths, into which deluded sinners turning aside, like lost Sheepe, goe wandring up and downe till at last they bee irrecoverably intangled in a Wildernesse.
A thousand crooked paths, into which deluded Sinners turning aside, like lost Sheep, go wandering up and down till At last they be irrecoverably entangled in a Wilderness.
It is observed by the Learned, if you divide the world into thirty equal parts, nineteen of those thirty according to their computation, are still over-grown with Heathenish Idolatry. Six of the eleven remaining are overspread with Mahumetisme, then there remaine but five parts of thirty, where christianity hath taken possession.
It is observed by the Learned, if you divide the world into thirty equal parts, nineteen of those thirty according to their computation, Are still overgrown with Heathenish Idolatry. Six of the eleven remaining Are overspread with Mohammedanism, then there remain but five parts of thirty, where christianity hath taken possession.
others though they glory in the name of Christianity; yet scarce so much as any externall shew of Pietie, still the most walk in a way that is not good.
Others though they glory in the name of Christianity; yet scarce so much as any external show of Piety, still the most walk in a Way that is not good.
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This more fully appeares in that excellent parable of Christ concerning the sower who went out to sow his seed upon foure sorts of ground; some fell by the high-wayes side, upon prophane Atheistical spirits, where it made no impression, this word sunke no more into their hearts,
This more Fully appears in that excellent parable of christ Concerning the sour who went out to sow his seed upon foure sorts of ground; Some fell by the highways side, upon profane Atheistical spirits, where it made no impression, this word sunk no more into their hearts,
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20. yet because they were not deeply humbled to make sin their greatest sorrow, and Christ their greatest joy, in time of persecution they are offended and fall off, vers. 21. some seed is sowne upon thorny ground; a generation of Professors that make some further progresse in entertaining the Gospell for a time,
20. yet Because they were not deeply humbled to make since their greatest sorrow, and christ their greatest joy, in time of persecution they Are offended and fallen off, vers. 21. Some seed is sown upon thorny ground; a generation of Professors that make Some further progress in entertaining the Gospel for a time,
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The fourth which is the good ground is but one quarter; (I wish it were so much in every Christian Congregation) few receive the seed of Gods word with good and honest hearts, bringing forth fruit unto perfection.
The fourth which is the good ground is but one quarter; (I wish it were so much in every Christian Congregation) few receive the seed of God's word with good and honest hearts, bringing forth fruit unto perfection.
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This is but a little spot in comparison, look into most Families, most Congregations, not a fourth part ordinarily, that lookes like good ground, enclosed and set apart to bring forth fruit to God, but rather like a common wast over-growne with weeds, like a Wilderdernesse, sine cul•u, sine fructu, sine ornatu.
This is but a little spot in comparison, look into most Families, most Congregations, not a fourth part ordinarily, that looks like good ground, enclosed and Set apart to bring forth fruit to God, but rather like a Common waste overgrown with weeds, like a Wilderdernesse, sine cul•u, sine fructu, sine ornatu.
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The Apostle Pete• assures us there were false Prophets among the people, even among the people of God, there shall also be false Teachers among you, who shall privily bring in damnable heresies: they mingled noisome weeds with some sweet flowers, scattered their poison upon Gospel truths. And ver. 2. many shall follow their pernicious wayes, scil.
The Apostle Pete• assures us there were false prophets among the people, even among the people of God, there shall also be false Teachers among you, who shall privily bring in damnable heresies: they mingled noisome weeds with Some sweet flowers, scattered their poison upon Gospel truths. And for. 2. many shall follow their pernicious ways, scil.
they loose the reines to all manner of licentiousnesse of the flesh, under the pretence of Christian liberty, ver. 18. by reason of whom the way of Truth shall bee evill spoken of, the Gospel much reproached by the adversaries;
they lose the reins to all manner of licentiousness of the Flesh, under the pretence of Christian liberty, ver. 18. by reason of whom the Way of Truth shall be evil spoken of, the Gospel much reproached by the Adversaries;
How came the man of sin to rife from so small beginnings to so great an height; looke into 1 Tim. 4. 1. the spirit speaketh expresly in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits. The Devill and the Pope have had many industrious Chaplain•, who boasting as if they were inspired and sent by God, pretending devotion; and by insinuating straines of Rhetorick, have first scrued themselves into mens consciences, then pickt their purses, first cheated them of their Religion, of their Salvation, and then consened them of their Estates, got their Kingdoms to enlarge the Popes Territories: And all this carried on NONLATINALPHABET, by the Hypocrisie of those who speake lies, with most cunning devices, deluding many poore creatures, obtruding guilded errors upon them in stead of Truths. Possibly you may bee seduced by such spirits,
How Come the man of since to rife from so small beginnings to so great an height; look into 1 Tim. 4. 1. the Spirit speaks expressly in the latter times Some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits. The devil and the Pope have had many Industria Chaplain•, who boasting as if they were inspired and sent by God, pretending devotion; and by insinuating strains of Rhetoric, have First screwed themselves into men's Consciences, then picked their purses, First cheated them of their Religion, of their Salvation, and then consened them of their Estates, god their Kingdoms to enlarge the Popes Territories: And all this carried on, by the Hypocrisy of those who speak lies, with most cunning devices, deluding many poor creatures, obtruding Guilded errors upon them in stead of Truths. Possibly you may be seduced by such spirits,
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It's worthy your observation, in 1 King. 22. 20, when ever the Lord intendeth to suffer any poore creature to bee deluded, you shall find the Devil is alway at hand. No sooner did God speak these words in Verse 20. The Lord said, Who shall perswade Ahab, that hee may goe up and fall at Ramoth Gilead? (God had a quarrell against Ahab, and he was resolv'd to suffer him to engage himself in such a Warre,
It's worthy your observation, in 1 King. 22. 20, when ever the Lord intends to suffer any poor creature to be deluded, you shall find the devil is always At hand. No sooner did God speak these words in Verse 20. The Lord said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fallen At Ramoth Gilead? (God had a quarrel against Ahab, and he was resolved to suffer him to engage himself in such a War,
The Devill knew Ahab had a company of Trencher mercenary Chaplaines, that would easily bee wrought upon to say any thing to the King; so the Devil undertakes them,
The devil knew Ahab had a company of Trencher mercenary Chaplains, that would Easily be wrought upon to say any thing to the King; so the devil undertakes them,
how to mis-lead them, that they might mis ▪ guide Ahab. Such engines as these are, the Devil in all ages sends abroad, who come like ignis fatuus to poore people in the darke;
how to mislead them, that they might miss ▪ guide Ahab. Such Engines as these Are, the devil in all ages sends abroad, who come like ignis fatuus to poor people in the dark;
yet hazzard it very much, dishonour God, wrong themselves, and cast stumbling blocks before others. Therefore still let us see, observe and take counsell, not receive things upon trust, without exact inquiring, being there are many false guides, that will mis-lead you into dangerous wayes.
yet hazard it very much, dishonour God, wrong themselves, and cast stumbling blocks before Others. Therefore still let us see, observe and take counsel, not receive things upon trust, without exact inquiring, being there Are many false guides, that will mislead you into dangerous ways.
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First, there is in us much blindnesse of mind, much ignorance of Jesus Christ, and soule-saving Mysteries, whereby wee are both alienated from the life of God, Ephes. 4. 18. and likewise alwayes ready to erre in our hearts, n•t knowing Gods wayes, Heb. 3. 10. As also hereby more subject to bee deluded by Satan, Ephes. 6. 12. It is an easie matter to abuse any one in the dark;
First, there is in us much blindness of mind, much ignorance of jesus christ, and Soul-saving Mysteres, whereby we Are both alienated from the life of God, Ephesians 4. 18. and likewise always ready to err in our hearts, n•t knowing God's ways, Hebrew 3. 10. As also hereby more Subject to be deluded by Satan, Ephesians 6. 12. It is an easy matter to abuse any one in the dark;
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you may cousen him with Copper in stead of Gold, with a counterfeit Jewell in stead of a true one. The Devill knowes how to take advantage of the darknesse of our minds, to entangle us with corrupt opinions to engage us in licencious practices, thereby mis-leading us, till at last hee hath plung'd us into utter darknesse.
you may Cousin him with Copper in stead of Gold, with a counterfeit Jewel in stead of a true one. The devil knows how to take advantage of the darkness of our minds, to entangle us with corrupt opinions to engage us in licentious practices, thereby misleading us, till At last he hath plunged us into utter darkness.
and desperately wicked, who can know it? There are many deceitfull things in the world, false weights, false measures, deceitfull coyne, deceitfull bookes; but the heart is deceitfull above all things. A deceitfull heart is the greatest Impostor in the World:
and desperately wicked, who can know it? There Are many deceitful things in the world, false weights, false measures, deceitful coin, deceitful books; but the heart is deceitful above all things. A deceitful heart is the greatest Impostor in the World:
So many anfractus, such re••ssus, so many sly corners, and turnings, and windings, that none can know it, none can find it out but God, who hath an all-seeing, all-searching eye.
So many anfractus, such re••ssus, so many sly corners, and turnings, and windings, that none can know it, none can find it out but God, who hath an All-seeing, All-searching eye.
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It is one of the great Engines whereby the Devill manages his designes ( a part of his strong 〈 ◊ 〉 2 Cor. 10. 4.) to fill people with prejudicate opinions against the wayes of God,
It is one of the great Engines whereby the devil manages his designs (a part of his strong 〈 ◊ 〉 2 Cor. 10. 4.) to fill people with prejudicate opinions against the ways of God,
as if they were either Melan•holy and dis-consolate wayes, (never considering that the wayes of wisdome are wayes of pleasantnesse, Prov. 3. 17.) or as if they were unprofitable wayes, not minding, 1 Tim. 4. 8. That Godlinesse is profitable unto all things, having the promises of this life,
as if they were either Melan•holy and disconsolate ways, (never considering that the ways of Wisdom Are ways of pleasantness, Curae 3. 17.) or as if they were unprofitable ways, not minding, 1 Tim. 4. 8. That Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promises of this life,
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and what profit have wee that wee have kept his Ordin•n••s? This prevailed to mislead people in Christs time, Job. 7. 48. Have any of the Rulers, or of the Ph•••sees beleeved on him? And afterward when Paul preached Christ cru•isied, 1 Cor. 1. 23. Unto the Jewes hee was a stumbling bl•ck; (they stumbl•d,
and what profit have we that we have kept his Ordin•n••s? This prevailed to mislead people in Christ time, Job. 7. 48. Have any of the Rulers, or of the Ph•••sees believed on him? And afterwards when Paul preached christ cru•isied, 1 Cor. 1. 23. Unto the Jews he was a stumbling bl•ck; (they stumbl•d,
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because they did not •ind so many miracles under this G••pell, as under the Ministery of Moses ) To the Gentiles hee was a r••ke of offence; they were so fond of Philosophicall subtilties, and humane Eloquence, that they were offended with Apostolicall simplicity in preaching Christ crucisied.
Because they did not •ind so many Miracles under this G••pell, as under the Ministry of Moses) To the Gentiles he was a r••ke of offence; they were so found of Philosophical subtleties, and humane Eloquence, that they were offended with Apostolical simplicity in preaching christ Crucified.
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many shall seeke, and shall not bee able: the •ivill Hypocrite hee seeketh by complying with duties of the second Table; and the religious Hypocrite, hee will seeke by correspondence with duties of the first Table; the Papist hee will seeke in the wayes of superstitious devotion;
many shall seek, and shall not be able: the •ivill Hypocrite he seeks by complying with duties of the second Table; and the religious Hypocrite, he will seek by correspondence with duties of the First Table; the Papist he will seek in the ways of superstitious devotion;
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and all kind of people in the world, that have any sense of a deity, and any apprehen•ion of the immortality of their soules, they will seeke after some kind or other;
and all kind of people in the world, that have any sense of a deity, and any apprehen•ion of the immortality of their Souls, they will seek After Some kind or other;
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Religion it seemes a Paradox, a Riddle, and that's the reason, that so many out-stand, out-sit so many Sermons, out-live so many Ministers one after another,
Religion it seems a Paradox, a Riddle, and that's the reason, that so many outstand, outsit so many Sermons, outlive so many Ministers one After Another,
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Paul when he speaketh of chastity, useth this expression, that every one should know how to possesse his Ʋessell in holinesse and honour, 1 Thes. 4. 4. There is a virginall and a conjugall chastity not easily learned.
Paul when he speaks of chastity, uses this expression, that every one should know how to possess his Ʋessell in holiness and honour, 1 Thebes 4. 4. There is a virginal and a conjugal chastity not Easily learned.
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As in regard of the doctrine of the Gospel, without controversie great is the mystery of godlinesse, 1 Tim. 3. 16. So indeed it's very true, in practicall godlinesse, in all the duties that you and I are to practice in Religion there is a mysterie.
As in regard of the Doctrine of the Gospel, without controversy great is the mystery of godliness, 1 Tim. 3. 16. So indeed it's very true, in practical godliness, in all the duties that you and I Are to practice in Religion there is a mystery.
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To know how to live by faith, to act self•-deniall, to performe duties, so as to enjoy communion with God therein, requires a secret and heavenly skill.
To know how to live by faith, to act self•-deniall, to perform duties, so as to enjoy communion with God therein, requires a secret and heavenly skill.
Secondly, as the good way lies deepe, so even the best guides may bee mistaken; the mostable, learned, godly Ministers in some things, may possibly bee deceived themselves, and deceive others.
Secondly, as the good Way lies deep, so even the best guides may be mistaken; the mostable, learned, godly Ministers in Some things, may possibly be deceived themselves, and deceive Others.
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yet their worke shall bee lost; because though upon the right foundation, yet they build hay, stubble, wood, such trash of errors, or ai•y and empty speculations;
yet their work shall be lost; Because though upon the right Foundation, yet they built hay, stubble, wood, such trash of errors, or ai•y and empty speculations;
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If you looke into 1 King. 13. you shall find an amazing example of an old Prophet, who discovers some goodnesse, ver. 30, 31, 32. Yet you have him ver. 18. seducing another Prophet, who had been zealously active in the cause of God,
If you look into 1 King. 13. you shall find an amazing Exampl of an old Prophet, who discovers Some Goodness, ver. 30, 31, 32. Yet you have him for. 18. seducing Another Prophet, who had been zealously active in the cause of God,
and an Angel spake unto mee by the word of the Lord, saying, Bring him back wi•h thee into thine house, that hee may eate bread, and drink water; But hee lied unto him.
and an Angel spoke unto me by the word of the Lord, saying, Bring him back wi•h thee into thine house, that he may eat bred, and drink water; But he lied unto him.
Hee pretends a Revelation from God, to bring back the Prophet, expressely contrary to what instructions hee had received of God, ver. 9. An Angell spake to me by the Word of the Lord.
He pretends a Revelation from God, to bring back the Prophet, expressly contrary to what instructions he had received of God, ver. 9. an Angel spoke to me by the Word of the Lord.
Indeed soone after (which is fit to bee observed) ver. 21, 22. God reproves his disobedience by the old Prophet, who was the occasion to bring him into error.
Indeed soon After (which is fit to be observed) for. 21, 22. God reproves his disobedience by the old Prophet, who was the occasion to bring him into error.
then even an old Prophet may bee a seducer, a deceiver. No wonder to see so many of our younger Prophets, and other Christians mis-led in these latter dayes,
then even an old Prophet may be a seducer, a deceiver. No wonder to see so many of our younger prophets, and other Christians misled in these latter days,
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when old Prophets may and do too often pretend the greatest authority, abusing Gods own name, to countenance their errors. The primitive times afford us too many sad instances, that the greatest Lights may have a mixture of darknesse.
when old prophets may and do too often pretend the greatest Authority, abusing God's own name, to countenance their errors. The primitive times afford us too many sad instances, that the greatest Lights may have a mixture of darkness.
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Origen and Tertullian erred so foulely, one amongst the Greekes, the other amongst the Latines, that each of them was accounted in those times Tentatio magna in Ecclesiâ, A sore temptation, a great stumbling block in the Church.
Origen and Tertullian erred so foully, one among the Greeks, the other among the Latins, that each of them was accounted in those times Tentatio Magna in Ecclesiâ, A soar temptation, a great stumbling block in the Church.
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being that the greatest Oracles of learning and piety may in sundry points bee deceived, ( Prophets and Apostles only, whose call was extraordinary, •ad an unerring spirit ) good men may sometimes lead us out of the good way.
being that the greatest Oracles of learning and piety may in sundry points be deceived, (prophets and Apostles only, whose call was extraordinary, •ad an unerring Spirit) good men may sometime led us out of the good Way.
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Doth the Lord call upon you to bee carefully inquisitive in the concernments of your soules? O then learn to bee p••d•n•, to bee serious in trying every way before you ingage your selfe therein. Certainly the wise God (who never thinks or speaks in vaine) would not have spent so many severall words, Stand, see, aske, had not the businesse been of singular consequence. I with Christians would learn of Politicians, when they have to doe with men like themselves ▪ non cito credere, not to bee too credulous.
Does the Lord call upon you to be carefully inquisitive in the concernments of your Souls? O then Learn to be p••d•n•, to be serious in trying every Way before you engage your self therein. Certainly the wise God (who never thinks or speaks in vain) would not have spent so many several words, Stand, see, ask, had not the business been of singular consequence. I with Christians would Learn of Politicians, when they have to do with men like themselves ▪ non Quick Believe, not to be too credulous.
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and searched the Scriptures daily, whether th•se things were so, even when Paul and Silas were the Teachers: How vigilant would they have been in these times,
and searched the Scriptures daily, whither th•se things were so, even when Paul and Silas were the Teachers: How vigilant would they have been in these times,
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It is good counsell which is given, 1 Thess. 5. 21. Try all things, •old fast that which i• good, take in nothing, upon trust, whosoever bee the Teacher, unlesse you bee sure it bee God himselfe.
It is good counsel which is given, 1 Thess 5. 21. Try all things, •old fast that which i• good, take in nothing, upon trust, whosoever be the Teacher, unless you be sure it be God himself.
If God speake, then wee must never dispute, but obey; But, unlesse you know it commeth undoubtedly from God, try all things, try all practises, that are commended to you, try all Doctrines, that are held forth as a rule of these practises;
If God speak, then we must never dispute, but obey; But, unless you know it comes undoubtedly from God, try all things, try all practises, that Are commended to you, try all Doctrines, that Are held forth as a Rule of these practises;
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If a man rush suddenly by incogitancy, and by temptation into a bad way, hee is more easily recoverable; But if hee shall bee rooted in a bad way, by an unsound rule of doctrine, that doctrine had need especially to bee considered:
If a man rush suddenly by incogitancy, and by temptation into a bad Way, he is more Easily recoverable; But if he shall be rooted in a bad Way, by an unsound Rule of Doctrine, that Doctrine had need especially to be considered:
But let these bee tryed: Try every spirit, 1 Joh. 4. 1. Make account there are false Teachers gone out into the world, such as God himselfe never sent.
But let these be tried: Try every Spirit, 1 John 4. 1. Make account there Are false Teachers gone out into the world, such as God himself never sent.
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and shall not wee bee as wise for our Soules? If you were to let out a little money to use, you will bee sure to have a Bond made by good advice, you will have witnesses;
and shall not we be as wise for our Souls? If you were to let out a little money to use, you will be sure to have a Bound made by good Advice, you will have Witnesses;
because you value your worldly estates; And are not our immortall Soules of greater concernment then any of these? And therefore in what hath reference to them, let us take this wise direction, Stand, see, inquire.
Because you valve your worldly estates; And Are not our immortal Souls of greater concernment then any of these? And Therefore in what hath Referente to them, let us take this wise direction, Stand, see, inquire.
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Indeed if you were to ask the Papist, who it is that must consider and try and examine things? Bellarmine and his followers would fain perswade you, that belongs only to the Bishops and Doctors, and the great learned men, to try, examine, and to judge things;
Indeed if you were to ask the Papist, who it is that must Consider and try and examine things? Bellarmine and his followers would fain persuade you, that belongs only to the Bishops and Doctors, and the great learned men, to try, examine, and to judge things;
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But people, they by an implicite faith must bee carryed hood-winkt, and pin their faith upon their leaders sleeves, till at last poore wretches, they bee plunged into Hell;
But people, they by an implicit faith must be carried hoodwinked, and pin their faith upon their leaders sleeves, till At last poor wretches, they be plunged into Hell;
and were over them in the Lord, such as had Prophets prophecying among them, whom they must not despise, these undoubtedly were the People, private Christians they must try.
and were over them in the Lord, such as had prophets prophesying among them, whom they must not despise, these undoubtedly were the People, private Christians they must try.
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Indeed the supreame judgement belongs to the Head of the Church the Law-giver Jesus Christ, Ministeriall judgement and tryall belong to them who have a publicke Office from Christ, to that purpose;
Indeed the supreme judgement belongs to the Head of the Church the Lawgiver jesus christ, Ministerial judgement and trial belong to them who have a public Office from christ, to that purpose;
as for a practicall judgement, a judgement of discretion, every man and woman is to make use thereof, it is not safe for any to receive matters of Religion without serious examination.
as for a practical judgement, a judgement of discretion, every man and woman is to make use thereof, it is not safe for any to receive matters of Religion without serious examination.
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This hath been taken for granted by Prelaticall Divines, & was the Doctrin even of such as were too willing to lead poore people captive by a blind obedience.
This hath been taken for granted by Prelatical Divines, & was the Doctrine even of such as were too willing to led poor people captive by a blind Obedience.
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How otherwise should Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, have knowne how to carry themselves, when the King commanded them to bow to his golden Image? had they by credulity without consideration or tryall complyed with Nebuchadnezzars injunction, they might soone have committed Idolatry to escape the fiery furnace ( too many have been thus unhappily surprized in these later times ) and so have hazzarded the undoing of their soules to secure their bodies.
How otherwise should Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, have known how to carry themselves, when the King commanded them to bow to his golden Image? had they by credulity without consideration or trial complied with Nebuchadnezar's injunction, they might soon have committed Idolatry to escape the fiery furnace (too many have been thus unhappily surprised in these later times) and so have hazarded the undoing of their Souls to secure their bodies.
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The Papacy being the grand Apostasie from the Truth of God, that heavy judgement lies upon them, 2 Thess. 2. 10, 11. They are given up to strong delusions, to the power of error, and so the blind leading the blind, both will fall into the ditch.
The Papacy being the grand Apostasy from the Truth of God, that heavy judgement lies upon them, 2 Thess 2. 10, 11. They Are given up to strong delusions, to the power of error, and so the blind leading the blind, both will fallen into the ditch.
Neither must wee depend upon the Authority of the Church, for the deciding of controversies, and determining matters of Re•igion; wee should looke higher.
Neither must we depend upon the authority of the Church, for the deciding of controversies, and determining matters of Re•igion; we should look higher.
Its true, the name of Church hath evermore been very specious, and used among all sorts with pompe. Come to Papists, they will cry, The Church, the Church,
Its true, the name of Church hath evermore been very specious, and used among all sorts with pomp. Come to Papists, they will cry, The Church, the Church,
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When you were to deale with the Prelaticall party, their dialect was, The Church must bee obeyed, still the Church, (though but the Prelates themselves in their sense) must carry it ▪ And when the people begin but to apprehend their own liberties, they will cry, The Church, the Church, (as they thinke themselves) so judges, so resolves.
When you were to deal with the Prelatical party, their dialect was, The Church must be obeyed, still the Church, (though but the Prelates themselves in their sense) must carry it ▪ And when the people begin but to apprehend their own Liberties, they will cry, The Church, the Church, (as they think themselves) so judges, so resolves.
yea, if an Assembly of Angels, yet in matters of Religion, concerning the Good Way, the last Resolution must bee into Thus saith the Lord. Here it is not, What saith Hilary, what saith Austin, but What saith the Lord, hee only can resolve and satisfie conscience, of him wee must inquire.
yea, if an Assembly of Angels, yet in matters of Religion, Concerning the Good Way, the last Resolution must be into Thus Says the Lord. Here it is not, What Says Hilary, what Says Austin, but What Says the Lord, he only can resolve and satisfy conscience, of him we must inquire.
It is the very tenour of the Covenant of grace, by which he saves his people, they shall bee all taught of God, Joh. 6. 45. hence hee commands us to heare what his beloved Sonne saith, in whom bee is well pleased;
It is the very tenor of the Covenant of grace, by which he saves his people, they shall be all taught of God, John 6. 45. hence he commands us to hear what his Beloved Son Says, in whom bee is well pleased;
and by his spirit? The holy Ghost is the Tutour, the booke in which hee reads Lectures to his Scholars, is the Bible; therefore if you desire to know which is the right way, to the word and to the testimonies, Isa. 8. 20. Is it there prescribed or no?
and by his Spirit? The holy Ghost is the Tutor, the book in which he reads Lectures to his Scholars, is the bible; Therefore if you desire to know which is the right Way, to the word and to the testimonies, Isaiah 8. 20. Is it there prescribed or no?
Judge then of the goodnesse of the way, by the Rules of holy Scriptures, and not onely by the seeming light of your owne conscience. Conscience may conclude that to bee a lawfull way which is unlawfull, and in such a case it doth not oblige thee to practice,
Judge then of the Goodness of the Way, by the Rules of holy Scriptures, and not only by the seeming Light of your own conscience. Conscience may conclude that to be a lawful Way which is unlawful, and in such a case it does not oblige thee to practice,
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Doe you find this held forth in Scripture, that your conscience is an adequate and sufficient Rule for your actions? No such matter, rather thy Conscience by the fall of Adam was defiled, Tit. 1. 16. and even in the regenerate is sanctified but in part, not freed wholly from darknesse and error; and so cannot bee a pure and perfect rule. If you make your conscience your only guide, you will soone bee mis-led into grosse offences,
Do you find this held forth in Scripture, that your conscience is an adequate and sufficient Rule for your actions? No such matter, rather thy Conscience by the fallen of Adam was defiled, Tit. 1. 16. and even in the regenerate is sanctified but in part, not freed wholly from darkness and error; and so cannot be a pure and perfect Rule. If you make your conscience your only guide, you will soon be misled into gross offences,
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who will say, (unlesse they be shamefully ignorant) that Paul did well herein, though he might follow present light, which too often proves indeed but darkenesse?
who will say, (unless they be shamefully ignorant) that Paul did well herein, though he might follow present Light, which too often Proves indeed but darkness?
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If you were to deale with a Papist, and should aske him, Why doe you pray to Images? why doe you goe to Masse? were this a satisfying answer, I am perswaded in my conscience it is lawfull to goe to Masse, and therefore I may doe it? The good Lord discover and confute such poysonfull opinions!
If you were to deal with a Papist, and should ask him, Why do you pray to Images? why do you go to Mass? were this a satisfying answer, I am persuaded in my conscience it is lawful to go to Mass, and Therefore I may do it? The good Lord discover and confute such poisonful opinions!
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when the subordination is maintained, conscience acting according to punctuall instructions from God himselfe; the• thou maist goe on with comfort and confidence:
when the subordination is maintained, conscience acting according to punctual instructions from God himself; the• thou Mayest go on with Comfort and confidence:
but rather to seeke cleare and full information, that thou maist bee delivered from all thy seducing errors, Rom. 12. 2. Learned Divines observe that in Negatives conscience may bee more observed then in Affirmatives. When it doth judge a thing not to bee lawfull which is lawfull in it selfe, wee are not to doe it, Rom. 14. 23. wee may sometimes abstaine from a lawfull thing without sin;
but rather to seek clear and full information, that thou Mayest be Delivered from all thy seducing errors, Rom. 12. 2. Learned Divines observe that in Negatives conscience may be more observed then in Affirmatives. When it does judge a thing not to be lawful which is lawful in it self, we Are not to do it, Rom. 14. 23. we may sometime abstain from a lawful thing without since;
O then, that you and I, when so many new and strange wayes are commended, may forme a right judgment concerning the good way, let us looke above the examples of others, not setting our watches by their clocks, let's looke higher then the meere dictates of our owne Consciences: Let us appeale to the holy Scripture as the perfect and ultimate rule of our actions, and judge of all our controversies, let that umpire and arbitrate all.
Oh then, that you and I, when so many new and strange ways Are commended, may Form a right judgement Concerning the good Way, let us look above the Examples of Others, not setting our watches by their clocks, let's look higher then the mere dictates of our own Consciences: Let us appeal to the holy Scripture as the perfect and ultimate Rule of our actions, and judge of all our controversies, let that umpire and arbitrate all.
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Onely here remember an excellent rule of one of the Ancients. Hee is the best reader of Scripture, who fetcheth the sense out of Scripture, not who carrieth the sense unto Scripture.
Only Here Remember an excellent Rule of one of the Ancients. He is the best reader of Scripture, who Fetches the sense out of Scripture, not who Carrieth the sense unto Scripture.
On these termes let all the opinions and practices which are now on foot in London, in England, yea, in the whole World, be tryed by Scripture. When wee read Gods word, could we singly and humbly enquire the mind of Jesus Christ, and listen impartially what language hee speaks therein;
On these terms let all the opinions and practices which Are now on foot in London, in England, yea, in the Whole World, be tried by Scripture. When we read God's word, could we singly and humbly inquire the mind of jesus christ, and listen impartially what language he speaks therein;
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Heretofore indeed too many of the Prelates and their factors, that they might the better put off their adulterate wares, having first resolved to practice such Ceremonies, and bring in such Innovations, would then read Scriptures and Fathers, to see what expressions they could thence draw to countenance them.
Heretofore indeed too many of the Prelates and their Factors, that they might the better put off their adulterate wares, having First resolved to practice such Ceremonies, and bring in such Innovations, would then read Scriptures and Father's, to see what expressions they could thence draw to countenance them.
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whether to a congregational or classical, whether to this or that way, let us not study and dispute, that wee may bring downe the Scripture to our owne sense, but rather endeavour to shape, frame,
whither to a congregational or classical, whither to this or that Way, let us not study and dispute, that we may bring down the Scripture to our own sense, but rather endeavour to shape, frame,
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and raise all our opinions, desires and practices to the genuine sense of •holy Scripture, and according to the mind of Jesus Christ therein discovered;
and raise all our opinions, Desires and practices to the genuine sense of •holy Scripture, and according to the mind of jesus christ therein discovered;
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What is Religion but a comming unto God in Christ, with engagement of the heart to stay with him? And the more steps wee take in this good way of pure Religion, the neerer still wee come unto God.
What is Religion but a coming unto God in christ, with engagement of the heart to stay with him? And the more steps we take in this good Way of pure Religion, the nearer still we come unto God.
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The prophane Atheist hee wallowes in his sinne, prostituting his precious soul to this ignoble service, to make provision for his lusts, that is his Element; and all this while (poore creature) without God in the World, Ephes. 2. 12. at a great distance from him, and his owne Salvation.
The profane Atheist he wallows in his sin, prostituting his precious soul to this ignoble service, to make provision for his Lustiest, that is his Element; and all this while (poor creature) without God in the World, Ephesians 2. 12. At a great distance from him, and his own Salvation.
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neither minds hee, in this way, fellowship with God. The lukewarme Politician hee would by his politick reconcilements, arbitrate betweene God and selfe, hoping thereby to drive on his owne designes,
neither minds he, in this Way, fellowship with God. The lukewarm Politician he would by his politic reconcilements, arbitrate between God and self, hoping thereby to drive on his own designs,
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but in conclusion he likewise in this way, falls short of Heaven, losing his God in the inordinate pursuing of Carnall-selfe. But the good way will lead us off from our sins, above creature comforts, out of our selves unto God.
but in conclusion he likewise in this Way, falls short of Heaven, losing his God in the inordinate pursuing of Carnall-selfe. But the good Way will led us off from our Sins, above creature comforts, out of our selves unto God.
as of him, Mark 12. 34. Thou art not farre from the Kingdome of God, the good way carryes thee further, it leads thee even unto God into the wayes of nell-pleasing servi•e, into union and communion with himselfe. It brings thee not onely to serve God, but also to enjoy God in an Ordinance; not onely to obey him in doing a duty,
as of him, Mark 12. 34. Thou art not Far from the Kingdom of God, the good Way carries thee further, it leads thee even unto God into the ways of nell-pleasing servi•e, into Union and communion with himself. It brings thee not only to serve God, but also to enjoy God in an Ordinance; not only to obey him in doing a duty,
but he observes what converse his soule hath with Jesus Christ therein, what God lookes from him, what influence from Heaven, what holy imp••s•on upon his spirit by duty.
but he observes what converse his soul hath with jesus christ therein, what God looks from him, what influence from Heaven, what holy imp••s•on upon his Spirit by duty.
Hee hath happily tasted, that a day of Humiliation may prove a soule-melting day, a day of Thankesgiving a soule-cheering day, a Communion day, a healing and healing day ▪ a Sabbath, a day of blessing and sanctification; so directly doth the good way lead unto God.
He hath happily tasted, that a day of Humiliation may prove a Soul-melting day, a day of Thanksgiving a Soul-cheering day, a Communion day, a healing and healing day ▪ a Sabbath, a day of blessing and sanctification; so directly does the good Way led unto God.
Thirdly, the good way comming from God, leads unto God, and that according unto God, according to the will of God; tending unto his Honour, and the magnifying of his Name. That is undoubtedly the best way which leads to happinesse by holinesse, He•r. 12. 14. The soulesaving way will bee a soule-sanctifying way.
Thirdly, the good Way coming from God, leads unto God, and that according unto God, according to the will of God; tending unto his Honour, and the magnifying of his Name. That is undoubtedly the best Way which leads to happiness by holiness, He•r. 12. 14. The soulesaving Way will be a soule-sanctifying Way.
No satisfying evidence to us, that we were chosen to salvation from eternity, unlesse wee have within us this undoubted pledge of his electing love and spirit of sanctification.
No satisfying evidence to us, that we were chosen to salvation from eternity, unless we have within us this undoubted pledge of his electing love and Spirit of sanctification.
That way which is not a way of sanctification as well as of Justification, is not the good Scripture way to Salvation. It lies as a great disparagement upon any new way (however many may ignorantly cry it up) when peoples opinions marre their practises ▪ if whilst they contend for justification, they weoken the power of sanctification; if in their entertaining the Gospel of Christ, they turne out the holy love of God from being a rule of life;
That Way which is not a Way of sanctification as well as of Justification, is not the good Scripture Way to Salvation. It lies as a great disparagement upon any new Way (however many may ignorantly cry it up) when peoples opinions mar their practises ▪ if while they contend for justification, they weoken the power of sanctification; if in their entertaining the Gospel of christ, they turn out the holy love of God from being a Rule of life;
without question that is not the good way, wherein peoples spirits grow dry and barren, which opens a back-doore to Sabbath-breaking and other licenciousnesse. Suspect your selves and wayes, I beseech you,
without question that is not the good Way, wherein peoples spirits grow dry and barren, which Opens a backdoor to Sabbath-breaking and other licentiousness. Suspect your selves and ways, I beseech you,
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if by any of your opinions practicall Christanity wither, if therby you become formall and loose in the duties of your places and relations. The good way is a soul-emproving, a spirita•lizing way.
if by any of your opinions practical Christianity wither, if thereby you become formal and lose in the duties of your places and relations. The good Way is a soul-emproving, a spirita•lizing Way.
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and accordingly to owne or decline them, as they teach and consent unto the wholsome words of Jesus Christ, and the Doctrine which is according unto godlinesse; clearly holding forth that Christs words are wholsome, soule-saving words, his doctrine purifies the heart, it is according to godlines.
and accordingly to own or decline them, as they teach and consent unto the wholesome words of jesus christ, and the Doctrine which is according unto godliness; clearly holding forth that Christ words Are wholesome, Soul-saving words, his Doctrine Purifies the heart, it is according to godliness.
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If you would know how to judge of them, together with your examining of them by the word of Truth, observe diligently what influence peoples opinions have upon their spirits, and upon their conversation.
If you would know how to judge of them, together with your examining of them by the word of Truth, observe diligently what influence peoples opinions have upon their spirits, and upon their Conversation.
Under the Tyranny of the Prelates many congregations had almost lost the power of Religion in a crowd of needles Ceremonies; and now in too many places the vigour of practicall piety is much abated (to say no more) by multitudes of dispute about some such opinions as might well bee spared; This renders the way very suspitious, because it is no more according unto godlinesse.
Under the Tyranny of the Prelates many congregations had almost lost the power of Religion in a crowd of needles Ceremonies; and now in too many places the vigour of practical piety is much abated (to say no more) by Multitudes of dispute about Some such opinions as might well be spared; This renders the Way very suspicious, Because it is no more according unto godliness.
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I confesse if wee should judge of peoples way by their language onely, good words are very frequent, many mouths are full of Christ, Free-grace, light, liberty, &c. God forbid that such sweet and precious words should bee abused to countenance either darknesse of error, or licenciousnesse of practice. Yet alasse,
I confess if we should judge of peoples Way by their language only, good words Are very frequent, many mouths Are full of christ, Free grace, Light, liberty, etc. God forbid that such sweet and precious words should be abused to countenance either darkness of error, or licentiousness of practice. Yet alas,
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The subtill Devill knowes how to hide his snares under the most speci•us, even under Scripture words; Try therefore over and over, it much concernes you;
The subtle devil knows how to hide his snares under the most speci•us, even under Scripture words; Try Therefore over and over, it much concerns you;
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O that it might appeare that the way wherein you walke is the good way, being according unto God, expressing the reality of godlinesse in the course of your conversation.
Oh that it might appear that the Way wherein you walk is the good Way, being according unto God, expressing the reality of godliness in the course of your Conversation.
These things being laid downe for the awakening of your vigilancy in enquiring after the good way, something must be added, concerning your asking for the old paths;
These things being laid down for the awakening of your vigilancy in inquiring After the good Way, something must be added, Concerning your asking for the old paths;
First, what is the good old way of Doctrine, what is the old patterne of wholsome words? 2 Tim. 1. 13. Enquire what Truth Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, and to day,
First, what is the good old Way of Doctrine, what is the old pattern of wholesome words? 2 Tim. 1. 13. Inquire what Truth jesus christ, who is the same yesterday, and to day,
and vers. 9. hold that fast, and bee not carried about with divers and strange doctrines, new and uncouth Doctrines, not recommended to us by the Apostles.
and vers. 9. hold that fast, and be not carried about with diverse and strange doctrines, new and uncouth Doctrines, not recommended to us by the Apostles.
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what t•ou hast received in gold, re-deliver the same in gold, &c. Hee had this trust for the Churches use, let us diligently enquire after it, that wee may bee guided by it.
what t•ou hast received in gold, redeliver the same in gold, etc. He had this trust for the Churches use, let us diligently inquire After it, that we may be guided by it.
A Statesman of our owne could observe divers causes of superstition. 1. Pleasing and sensuall Rites and Ceremonies. 2. Excesse of outward and Pharisaicall holinesse. 3. Over great reverence of Traditions. 4. The Stratagems of the Prelates for their owne ambition and lucre. 5. The favouring too much of good Intentions, which opens the gate to conceits and novelties. 6. The taking an aime at Divine matters by humane, which breeds mixture of imaginations.
A Statesman of our own could observe diverse Causes of Superstition. 1. Pleasing and sensual Rites and Ceremonies. 2. Excess of outward and Pharisaical holiness. 3. Over great Reverence of Traditions. 4. The Stratagems of the Prelates for their own ambition and lucre. 5. The favouring too much of good Intentions, which Opens the gate to conceits and novelties. 6. The taking an aim At Divine matters by humane, which breeds mixture of Imaginations.
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much of this practicall godlinesse might bee learned, as from Scripture precepts and practices, so both from the Doctrine and examples of Ancient Worthies.
much of this practical godliness might be learned, as from Scripture Precepts and practices, so both from the Doctrine and Examples of Ancient Worthies.
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Amongst others there are two very good advantages by the writings of the Ancient Fathers; They will afford us light in points of Faith, and heat in matters of practice.
among Others there Are two very good advantages by the writings of the Ancient Father's; They will afford us Light in points of Faith, and heat in matters of practice.
I wish wee were better acquainted with those old strains of piety, which Origen, Chrysostome, B•sil, put their hearers upon for sanctifying the Lords day, recoun•ing Sermons, holy conference, they had their Mensarii Sermones, their Table discourses to feed their soules, &c. It were a worke worthy of a second Jewell, to make an Apology ▪ for the strictnesse and purity of practicall piety out of the Ancient Fathers, against prophane Atheists, as that learned Bishop did out of their writings Apologize for our Doctrine against the Papists; so might wee better learne the good old way of sound Christianity.
I wish we were better acquainted with those old strains of piety, which Origen, Chrysostom, B•sil, put their hearers upon for sanctifying the lords day, recoun•ing Sermons, holy conference, they had their Mensarii Sermons, their Table discourses to feed their Souls, etc. It were a work worthy of a second Jewel, to make an Apology ▪ for the strictness and purity of practical piety out of the Ancient Father's, against profane Atheists, as that learned Bishop did out of their writings Apologise for our Doctrine against the Papists; so might we better Learn the good old Way of found Christianity.
There may bee indeed an extremity, in laying out more thoughts about the hedge, then upon the Corne, (too many are ready to slight the power of godlinesse in their vehement enquiries after some points of Discipline) yet suffer not I beseech you good corne to bee spoiled for want of an hedge of Discipline about it.
There may be indeed an extremity, in laying out more thoughts about the hedge, then upon the Corn, (too many Are ready to slight the power of godliness in their vehement Enquiries After Some points of Discipline) yet suffer not I beseech you good corn to be spoiled for want of an hedge of Discipline about it.
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Let us seriously consult what was the good old Scripture Order. Paul joyed when hee beheld the Colossians order, and the stedfastnesse of their faith in Christ, Col. 2. 5. The Lord grant that after all our enquiring, consulting and debating, wee may find that good old Order in the Churches of Christ amongst us;
Let us seriously consult what was the good old Scripture Order. Paul joyed when he beheld the colossians order, and the steadfastness of their faith in christ, Col. 2. 5. The Lord grant that After all our inquiring, consulting and debating, we may find that good old Order in the Churches of christ among us;
Answ. Though many make Antiquity their Diana, adoring too much every fragment of the Ancients, not minding that there are some gray-headed errors, the mysterie of iniquity working in the very Apostles times, 2 Thes. 2. 7. though others, especially the Papists, use the Fathers, as Merchants use their counters, sometimes they stand with them for pence, sometimes for pounds, as they be next and readiest at hand to make up their account.
Answer Though many make Antiquity their Diana, adoring too much every fragment of the Ancients, not minding that there Are Some Gray-headed errors, the mystery of iniquity working in the very Apostles times, 2 Thebes 2. 7. though Others, especially the Papists, use the Father's, as Merchant's use their counters, sometime they stand with them for pence, sometime for pounds, as they be next and Readiest At hand to make up their account.
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and without question there were in the Primitive Church many glorious lights, whom the Lord acquainted with his Gospel secrets, and used them as speciall Instruments to convey much precious Truth unto us.
and without question there were in the Primitive Church many glorious lights, whom the Lord acquainted with his Gospel secrets, and used them as special Instruments to convey much precious Truth unto us.
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For better direction herein, I will take leave to suggest these few hints, (which in some Auditories I should much enlarge) That when you advise with the Ancient Writers about the good way, you must not credulously embrace their good Intentions, their received Customes, nor swallow all their free expressions, which after ages have wretchedly abused, emproving them to justifie their owne errors and superstitions. But wisely consider;
For better direction herein, I will take leave to suggest these few hints, (which in Some Auditors I should much enlarge) That when you Advice with the Ancient Writers about the good Way, you must not credulously embrace their good Intentions, their received Customs, nor swallow all their free expressions, which After ages have wretchedly abused, improving them to justify their own errors and superstitions. But wisely Consider;
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Reverend and Learned Mr. Perkins will give you a very rationall account, how it came to passe that the Ancient Fathers spake oftentimes incommode, letting fall many unapt and unhappy expressions: First, sometimes they were carryed too farre,
Reverend and Learned Mr. Perkins will give you a very rational account, how it Come to pass that the Ancient Father's spoke oftentimes incommode, letting fallen many unapt and unhappy expressions: First, sometime they were carried too Far,
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even into another extreme, by heat of disputation. Secondly, at other times, in their exhortations you shall find them transported by some vehement straines of Rhetorick; not alwayes so cautelous in the Pulpit, as in the Chaire. Thirdly,
even into Another extreme, by heat of disputation. Secondly, At other times, in their exhortations you shall find them transported by Some vehement strains of Rhetoric; not always so cautelous in the Pulpit, as in the Chair. Thirdly,
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before controversies were started, they spoke more securely, and too loosely in some points, till they were quickned to circumspection by the vigilancy of an Adversary. Fourthly, they borrowed too many formes of speech from the people, & speaking often populariter, giving too much credit to rumours, they may mislead their Readers.
before controversies were started, they spoke more securely, and too loosely in Some points, till they were quickened to circumspection by the vigilancy of an Adversary. Fourthly, they borrowed too many forms of speech from the people, & speaking often populariter, giving too much credit to rumours, they may mislead their Readers.
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Sixthly, and you have them often speaking of things NONLATINALPHABET rather then NONLATINALPHABET, onely historically relating, not asserting what they say.
Sixthly, and you have them often speaking of things rather then, only historically relating, not asserting what they say.
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It is Gods indulgence thus to offer himselfe to poore Travellers, allowing them this soveraigne cordiall in the way, that going on they shal find rest for their souls. There is rich encouragement in that place of the Prophet, Isa. 57 18 I have seene his wayes,
It is God's indulgence thus to offer himself to poor Travellers, allowing them this sovereign cordial in the Way, that going on they shall find rest for their Souls. There is rich encouragement in that place of the Prophet, Isaiah 57 18 I have seen his ways,
blacke clouds shall bee blown over, the storme shall cease, travellers towards Sion shall enjoy an haven of tranquillity Here I will consider three things. 1. The nature of this walking.
black Clouds shall be blown over, the storm shall cease, travellers towards Sion shall enjoy an Haven of tranquillity Here I will Consider three things. 1. The nature of this walking.
For the first of them, walking in this good way. 1. It presupposeth that you have renounced your former evill wayes, and are now come into Gods way, into this good way.
For the First of them, walking in this good Way. 1. It presupposeth that you have renounced your former evil ways, and Are now come into God's Way, into this good Way.
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you can never convert a man, till you have confuted his principles, over-turned his thoughts, and then you may soone perswade him to forsake his wayes;
you can never convert a man, till you have confuted his principles, overturned his thoughts, and then you may soon persuade him to forsake his ways;
Therefore you shall find in Isa. 65. 2. the Lord tells you, I have spread out my hands all the day long to a rebellious people, that walke in a way that is not good, after their own thoughts.
Therefore you shall find in Isaiah 65. 2. the Lord tells you, I have spread out my hands all the day long to a rebellious people, that walk in a Way that is not good, After their own thoughts.
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and per•isted in their owne wicked wayes, but they walke still after their own thoughts, and let the Minister say what hee will, they will hold the conclusion,
and per•isted in their own wicked ways, but they walk still After their own thoughts, and let the Minister say what he will, they will hold the conclusion,
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En••h walked with God, in Gen. 5. 24. And so likewise in the Epistle to the Hebrewes, 11. 5. Hee was then translated, going along with God in well-pleasing wayes:
En••h walked with God, in Gen. 5. 24. And so likewise in the Epistle to the Hebrews, 11. 5. He was then translated, going along with God in Well-pleasing ways:
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Whatsoever duty God prescribed him, his Spirit closed with it, whatsoever lesson was commended to him, hee tooke it out, acted over the truthes that were proposed;
Whatsoever duty God prescribed him, his Spirit closed with it, whatsoever Lesson was commended to him, he took it out, acted over the truths that were proposed;
And this is indeed walking with God in the good way, continually improving of his Ordinances, observing of his daily providences, obedientially delivering up your selves to his Commands, moving according un•o them.
And this is indeed walking with God in the good Way, continually improving of his Ordinances, observing of his daily providences, Obediently delivering up your selves to his Commands, moving according un•o them.
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Every godly man hath an inward principle, hee moveth not like a terrifyed hypocrite, from outward motives, hee is not whipped to duties by feare, hee is not carryed on onely by carnall hopes (as many a man doth worship the rising Sunne,
Every godly man hath an inward principle, he moves not like a terrified hypocrite, from outward motives, he is not whipped to duties by Fear, he is not carried on only by carnal hope's (as many a man does worship the rising Sun,
and there is an internall principle, and a motive within himselfe, that hee walketh in this way, hee is not drawn nor driven, but he spontaneously moveth:
and there is an internal principle, and a motive within himself, that he walks in this Way, he is not drawn nor driven, but he spontaneously moves:
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Gods people are voluntiers, a willing people: And the very tenor of the Covenant is this, Gods people should bee a repenting people, a beleeving people, an obeying people.
God's people Are Volunteers, a willing people: And the very tenor of the Covenant is this, God's people should be a repenting people, a believing people, an obeying people.
this would discover you indeed to bee such a people, as walk with God, had you but the exercise of these three Cardinall substantiall graces, such repentance as to renounce your sins, your former wayes,
this would discover you indeed to be such a people, as walk with God, had you but the exercise of these three Cardinal substantial graces, such Repentance as to renounce your Sins, your former ways,
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then have wee confidence towards God, as it is there expressed, ver. 21. Here is heaven on earth, here is sweet rest, walking in the good way, thou hast a good conscience, purity is the ready way to Peace; When thou hast a conscience that doth not condemne thee,
then have we confidence towards God, as it is there expressed, ver. 21. Here is heaven on earth, Here is sweet rest, walking in the good Way, thou hast a good conscience, purity is the ready Way to Peace; When thou hast a conscience that does not condemn thee,
and come to Gods Table with confidence, such a soule is not afraid of death, nor terrified with thoughts of the day of Judgement. If all bee well at home, it argues all is well in Heaven,
and come to God's Table with confidence, such a soul is not afraid of death, nor terrified with thoughts of the day of Judgement. If all be well At home, it argues all is well in Heaven,
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Sometimes though the mind lye not under such Hellish terrours, yet it is in a sad, dejected, scrupulous, unsetled condition, knoweth not what to doe, nor what course to take. Conscience is a tender part:
Sometime though the mind lie not under such Hellish terrors, yet it is in a sad, dejected, scrupulous, unsettled condition, Knoweth not what to do, nor what course to take. Conscience is a tender part:
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sometimes they are so miserably puzzled, they dare not pray, they dare not come to the Lords Table: Where shall they now find Rest? The more they yeeld to scruples, the more they are involved.
sometime they Are so miserably puzzled, they Dare not pray, they Dare not come to the lords Table: Where shall they now find Rest? The more they yield to scruples, the more they Are involved.
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Why, the knowledge of the good way revealed in the Scripture, the Doctrine of grace stablisheth the heart in the midst of all doubts, Heb. 13. 9. The more wee walke in this way, the more wee conquer scruples.
Why, the knowledge of the good Way revealed in the Scripture, the Doctrine of grace stablisheth the heart in the midst of all doubts, Hebrew 13. 9. The more we walk in this Way, the more we conquer scruples.
and it may bee feele a Thorn in the flesh, as Paul himselfe did to keep him low, in 2 Cor. 1•. 7. A thorne in his flesh indeed, a messenger from Satan, the devill so farre let loose,
and it may be feel a Thorn in the Flesh, as Paul himself did to keep him low, in 2 Cor. 1•. 7. A thorn in his Flesh indeed, a Messenger from Satan, the Devil so Far let lose,
as to exasperate, to stirre up the corruption of nature that is in him, that might bee a daily affliction to him, here was the great trouble that Paul had,
as to exasperate, to stir up the corruption of nature that is in him, that might be a daily affliction to him, Here was the great trouble that Paul had,
Fourthly, Rest from Tyrannicall enemies. The Church hath many bad neighbours, many Canaanites, who desire to bee prickes in her eyes, and thornes in her sides. Sometimes it is the portion of Gods Servants, to bee hunted up and down like a Partridge upon the mountaines, persecuted from place to place,
Fourthly, Rest from Tyrannical enemies. The Church hath many bad neighbours, many Canaanites, who desire to be pricks in her eyes, and thorns in her sides. Sometime it is the portion of God's Servants, to be hunted up and down like a Partridge upon the Mountains, persecuted from place to place,
I should soone have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries. The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him;
I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their Adversaries. The haters of the Lord should have submitted themselves unto him;
First, The rest of the holy Sabbath, v. 4. (where diverse observe a strong Argument in the New Testament for the institution of the Sabbath from the beginning.)
First, The rest of the holy Sabbath, v. 4. (where diverse observe a strong Argument in the New Testament for the Institution of the Sabbath from the beginning.)
This is called a Rest from labours, all the labour of this world that thou groanest under, Rev. 14. 13. Blessed are they that die in the Lord, or dye for the Lord, they shall rest from their labours, and their works shall follow them;
This is called a Rest from labours, all the labour of this world that thou groanest under, Rev. 14. 13. Blessed Are they that die in the Lord, or die for the Lord, they shall rest from their labours, and their works shall follow them;
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here you must bee Souldiers, you must serve out your generation in a conflicting course, you must labour night and day, God will have none of his servants idle, the time will come,
Here you must be Soldiers, you must serve out your generation in a conflicting course, you must labour night and day, God will have none of his Servants idle, the time will come,
and refresh mee when I was hungry, and all these good works shall follow you, not a good worke you have done, not a good word you have spoken, but they shall follow you.
and refresh me when I was hungry, and all these good works shall follow you, not a good work you have done, not a good word you have spoken, but they shall follow you.
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It follows now that evidence bee produced, whereby it may appeare, that walking in this good way, is Gods Method to obtaine sweet Soule-refreshing Rest. Here three considerations.
It follows now that evidence be produced, whereby it may appear, that walking in this good Way, is God's Method to obtain sweet Soul-refreshing Rest. Here three considerations.
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First, That God who bids you Stand, see, and inquire after the good way, is a God of Peace, 1 Thess. 5. 23. who hath made known an unmoveable Covenant of peace, Isa. 54. 10. Ingaging himself thereby to imbrace all those who waite upon him in his own way.
First, That God who bids you Stand, see, and inquire After the good Way, is a God of Peace, 1 Thess 5. 23. who hath made known an Unmovable Covenant of peace, Isaiah 54. 10. Engaging himself thereby to embrace all those who wait upon him in his own Way.
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and heavy laden, to come unto him, and hee will give them rest, Matth. 11. 28. Yea, the Soule comming unto him in this good way finds peace and rest, Rom. 5. 1, 2. and such peace in his Kingdome,
and heavy laden, to come unto him, and he will give them rest, Matthew 11. 28. Yea, the Soul coming unto him in this good Way finds peace and rest, Rom. 5. 1, 2. and such peace in his Kingdom,
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and under his government, of which there shall bee no end, Isa. 9. 7. First, the Soule finde rest in him, by resting upon him, and then rest with him for eternity:
and under his government, of which there shall be no end, Isaiah 9. 7. First, the Soul find rest in him, by resting upon him, and then rest with him for eternity:
Thirdly, walking in the good way, will according to the very tenour of the Gospel, undoubtedly lead you into the new and living way, Heb. 10. 20. into Jesus Christ,
Thirdly, walking in the good Way, will according to the very tenor of the Gospel, undoubtedly led you into the new and living Way, Hebrew 10. 20. into jesus christ,
They who walke in the good old way by repentance, faith, and obedience, may with boldnesse, with liberty, expect hereby to enter into the Holiest, into the place where Gods Holinesse dwelleth, into the Heavenly Sanctuary.
They who walk in the good old Way by Repentance, faith, and Obedience, may with boldness, with liberty, expect hereby to enter into the Holiest, into the place where God's Holiness dwells, into the Heavenly Sanctuary.
and therefore doubtlesse they are much their owne enemies, that keepe at a distance from God, they that will not bee taken off from their old wicked wayes, those haunts of sinne in which they have walked all this while;
and Therefore doubtless they Are much their own enemies, that keep At a distance from God, they that will not be taken off from their old wicked ways, those haunts of sin in which they have walked all this while;
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What •is this true doctrine, that the good old way, is that which leads to the rest of my Soule? What an enemy have I been to my soule that have inslaved my selfe to my lusts all this while, that have turned my back on God and his wayes,
What •is this true Doctrine, that the good old Way, is that which leads to the rest of my Soul? What an enemy have I been to my soul that have enslaved my self to my Lustiest all this while, that have turned my back on God and his ways,
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if they walke in such wayes as lead to their own profit, and to their owne worldly pleasures, O but what will bee the issue? Why, look into the 4 of Judges, ver. 18, 19. You shall finde the other wayes wherein you walked, are those that deceived, that promised good intertainment, who will deale with you just as Jael did with Sisera, shee came out indeed in the 18 ver. Turne in my Lord, turne in to mee, feare not;
if they walk in such ways as led to their own profit, and to their own worldly pleasures, Oh but what will be the issue? Why, look into the 4 of Judges, ver. 18, 19. You shall find the other ways wherein you walked, Are those that deceived, that promised good entertainment, who will deal with you just as Jael did with Sisera, she Come out indeed in the 18 ver. Turn in my Lord, turn in to me, Fear not;
The world hath bottles of milke, sweet pleasures, satisfying contentments, men may suck out of the breasts of the world a great deale of satisfaction for a time,
The world hath bottles of milk, sweet pleasures, satisfying contentment's, men may suck out of the breasts of the world a great deal of satisfaction for a time,
but when you are wrapped warme in the world, and fall asleepe in the very armes of creature comforts, what will bee the issue? See how shee deales in the 21 ver. Shee tooke a nayle of the Tent,
but when you Are wrapped warm in the world, and fallen asleep in the very arms of creature comforts, what will be the issue? See how she deals in the 21 ver. Shee took a nail of the Tent,
but gratifie the devill, and still continue in such soule-deceiving wayes: (I wish rather there were many among you, that had Joshua's Heroicall resolution this day, (for a day of humiliation, it is a day to renew your resolutions,
but gratify the Devil, and still continue in such soule-deceiving ways: (I wish rather there were many among you, that had Joshua's Heroical resolution this day, (for a day of humiliation, it is a day to renew your resolutions,
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and to renew your Covenant with your God) that would say in defiance to all bad examples, with an holy singularity, whatsoever others doe, I and my house will serve the Lord.
and to renew your Covenant with your God) that would say in defiance to all bad Examples, with an holy singularity, whatsoever Others do, I and my house will serve the Lord.
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It may bee thou hast served three or foure apprentiships in wicked wayes, and followed the devill and thy deceitfull heart, twenty or thirty yeeres together, wilt thou intertaine the Counsell of a Minister of Jesus Christ,
It may be thou hast served three or foure apprenticeships in wicked ways, and followed the Devil and thy deceitful heart, twenty or thirty Years together, wilt thou entertain the Counsel of a Minister of jesus christ,
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Doe not mind your own profit, and your own advantages, your owne ends, your owne ease, let this bee the great businesse you have to doe, you have an immortall Soule, that is capable of an eternall condition, that must either eternally triumph in Heaven, or everlastingly fry in Hell.
Do not mind your own profit, and your own advantages, your own ends, your own ease, let this be the great business you have to do, you have an immortal Soul, that is capable of an Eternal condition, that must either eternally triumph in Heaven, or everlastingly fry in Hell.
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and such a proportion for Wife, and such Legacies for Friends, O but what hath your poore Soule all this while? Oh! you will bequeathe your bodies to the ground,
and such a proportion for Wife, and such Legacies for Friends, Oh but what hath your poor Soul all this while? Oh! you will bequeath your bodies to the ground,
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But by the providence of God, there commeth one Theodistus to him, brings him into the Temple, and layeth by him a Sword and the Gospell, the Sword was the Ensigne of his place and preferment, hee was to have but one;
But by the providence of God, there comes one Theodistus to him, brings him into the Temple, and Layeth by him a Sword and the Gospel, the Sword was the Ensign of his place and preferment, he was to have but one;
now saith hee, whether will you have rather, the Bible or the Sword? and dealt so seriously with him, that it pleased God at last to overcome him, hee would rather have the Bible, and let goe the Sword, and preferment,
now Says he, whither will you have rather, the bible or the Sword? and dealt so seriously with him, that it pleased God At last to overcome him, he would rather have the bible, and let go the Sword, and preferment,
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Oh that there were many in this Congregation, raised to this Heroick resolution this day, whatsoever the competition bee, Is it a place, is it preferment, is it an Office? Lay the Testament by it,
O that there were many in this Congregation, raised to this Heroic resolution this day, whatsoever the competition be, Is it a place, is it preferment, is it an Office? Lay the Testament by it,
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and possession, and deny thy selfe in them, rather then let goe thy share in the Gospell, whereby thou hast a title for the eternall happinesse of thy immortall soule;
and possession, and deny thy self in them, rather then let go thy share in the Gospel, whereby thou hast a title for the Eternal happiness of thy immortal soul;
It was a rare disposition worthy of imitation in that great Souldier Terentius, when hee might have asked what he would of the Emperour, this petition hee would onely beg, a Temple for the Orthodox Christians,
It was a rare disposition worthy of imitation in that great Soldier Terentius, when he might have asked what he would of the Emperor, this petition he would only beg, a Temple for the Orthodox Christians,
Let us say, let Religion flourish, let the Gospell of Christ runne, and bee glorified, in the power and purity of it, what ever become of our preferment.
Let us say, let Religion flourish, let the Gospel of christ run, and be glorified, in the power and purity of it, what ever become of our preferment.
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And truely did you know the excellencie, the sweetnesse, the goodnesse of walking in the wayes of God, you would not now like lukewarme reconcilers and moderators accept of a reformation upon any termes,
And truly did you know the excellency, the sweetness, the Goodness of walking in the ways of God, you would not now like lukewarm reconcilers and moderators accept of a Reformation upon any terms,
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this is the onely method that leads to this great advantage; to soul-refreshing rest. If walking in the good way be Gods method to find soule-refreshing rest;
this is the only method that leads to this great advantage; to Soul-refreshing rest. If walking in the good Way be God's method to find Soul-refreshing rest;
doe not satisfie your selves in that you know the way, but rather say as they in Micah 4. 5. every one will walke in the name of his God, Come, we will walke in the name of our God for ever and ever, you must bee walking, stirring, moving on;
do not satisfy your selves in that you know the Way, but rather say as they in micah 4. 5. every one will walk in the name of his God, Come, we will walk in the name of our God for ever and ever, you must be walking, stirring, moving on;
many people if they have but got a little smattering knowledge, and have their tongues tipped with some Gospell Language, that they are able to discourse of Religion, they thinke they have made great progresse therein, wee know indeed so much as wee practise, they onely are good Schollers in Christs Schoole, that have learned to turne the knowledge into action,
many people if they have but god a little smattering knowledge, and have their tongues tipped with Some Gospel Language, that they Are able to discourse of Religion, they think they have made great progress therein, we know indeed so much as we practise, they only Are good Scholars in Christ School, that have learned to turn the knowledge into actium,
and a picture seven yeares agoe, no more light nor no more heate, nor no more spirituall vigour then formerly they had, this is not to walke in Gods way:
and a picture seven Years ago, no more Light nor no more heat, nor no more spiritual vigour then formerly they had, this is not to walk in God's Way:
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what progresse make you? what addition to the stock of graces, what fruit bring you forth, the Apostle giveth this counsell in 2 Pet. 1. 5. Adde to your faith v• … &c.
what progress make you? what addition to the stock of graces, what fruit bring you forth, the Apostle gives this counsel in 2 Pet. 1. 5. Add to your faith v• … etc.
First indeed, if you would be good Christians, you must have faith, for the justification of your persons, faith for the warranting of your duties, faith to carry you to Christ, to fetch strength to inable you to your duties;
First indeed, if you would be good Christians, you must have faith, for the justification of your Persons, faith for the warranting of your duties, faith to carry you to christ, to fetch strength to inable you to your duties;
adde to your vertue knowledge, you must rightly circumstantiate your actions, doe them with a proper hi• & nune; and adde to your knowledge, temperance, you must bee sober and temperate, in the exercise of gifts,
add to your virtue knowledge, you must rightly circumstantiate your actions, do them with a proper hi• & nune; and add to your knowledge, temperance, you must be Sobrium and temperate, in the exercise of Gifts,
and then further adde to your godlinesse, brotherly kindnesse: Oh, love all the members of Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 2. 17. Love the brotherhood, the corporation, the societie of Saints;
and then further add to your godliness, brotherly kindness: O, love all the members of jesus christ, 1 Pet. 2. 17. Love the brotherhood, the corporation, the society of Saints;
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And what? must you have no love to them that are not yet Saints? adde to your brotherly kindnesse charity, you have a love of complacencie to them that are Saints,
And what? must you have no love to them that Are not yet Saints? add to your brotherly kindness charity, you have a love of complacency to them that Are Saints,
what if they cannot afford you a good word? go mourne over them, and if it bee possible, by a contribution of prayers recover their sinking soules, this is to bee Christians indeed, adde to your brotherly love charity, lay not out all your love to the Saints, there is a love due to them as members,
what if they cannot afford you a good word? go mourn over them, and if it be possible, by a contribution of Prayers recover their sinking Souls, this is to be Christians indeed, add to your brotherly love charity, lay not out all your love to the Saints, there is a love due to them as members,
Christianity is sometimes called a way, it is other times called a race, Heb. 12. 1. Let us runne with patience the race that is set before us, a Christian should move so fast that hee should be running, making swift progresse that were walking to purpose;
Christianity is sometime called a Way, it is other times called a raze, Hebrew 12. 1. Let us run with patience the raze that is Set before us, a Christian should move so fast that he should be running, making swift progress that were walking to purpose;
The Lord knoweth how many, even among those that would bee accounted good Christians, are still dwarfes in Religion, still novices, children tossed to and fro with every wind,
The Lord Knoweth how many, even among those that would be accounted good Christians, Are still Dwarfs in Religion, still Novices, children tossed to and from with every wind,
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If you would approve your selves good travellers in the way to Sion, you must bee walking, it were an excellent thing, that now as wee have monethly Sacraments,
If you would approve your selves good travellers in the Way to Sion, you must be walking, it were an excellent thing, that now as we have monthly Sacraments,
and monethly dayes of humiliation, to be drawing pictures of your selves, compare your selves with yourselves, observe how much more humble and broken hearted you are,
and monthly days of humiliation, to be drawing pictures of your selves, compare your selves with yourselves, observe how much more humble and broken hearted you Are,
if when the Lord shall reckon with you for so many yeares soule-quickning-liberties, it shall appeare that neither Sabbath nor Sacrament-opportunities, nor dayes of Humiliation, nor dayes of Thanksgivings have engaged your hearts to walke on in this good way.
if when the Lord shall reckon with you for so many Years soule-quickning-liberties, it shall appear that neither Sabbath nor Sacrament-opportunities, nor days of Humiliation, nor days of Thanksgivings have engaged your hearts to walk on in this good Way.
Answ. Without doubt Jesus Christ is the one way, Joh. 14. 6. by his blood that one new and living way is opened, Heb. 10. 20. there is one way of repentance for our sinnes, of faith in Gods promises, of obedience to his commands, in which all Christians should walke,
Answer Without doubt jesus christ is the one Way, John 14. 6. by his blood that one new and living Way is opened, Hebrew 10. 20. there is one Way of Repentance for our Sins, of faith in God's promises, of Obedience to his commands, in which all Christians should walk,
In it selfe it is a mercy very desirable, that w•e might injoy the blessed fruit and accomplishment of that promise, in the full extent of it, Jer. 32. 39. I will give you one heart, and one way.
In it self it is a mercy very desirable, that w•e might enjoy the blessed fruit and accomplishment of that promise, in the full extent of it, Jer. 32. 39. I will give you one heart, and one Way.
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The happy conjunction of purity and unity, Zeph. 3. 9. was an argument that God was making a restauration of his Israel. Then I will turn to the people a pure language, that they may call on the name of the Lord to serve him with one consent.
The happy conjunction of purity and unity, Zephaniah 3. 9. was an argument that God was making a restauration of his Israel. Then I will turn to the people a pure language, that they may call on the name of the Lord to serve him with one consent.
This promoted Temple worke not a little, after the return from the Captivity, when the people gathered themselves together as one man to Hierusalem, Ezra 3. 1. This was the beauty of the Primitive Church, that there was such an Harmony of spirits amongst the Christians of those times, Act. 2. 1.
This promoted Temple work not a little, After the return from the Captivity, when the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem, Ezra 3. 1. This was the beauty of the Primitive Church, that there was such an Harmony of spirits among the Christians of those times, Act. 2. 1.
that thence wee should learn, in Church affaires, in matters of Religion, to manage all with sweet peace and unanimity; That no noise of contentions and schismes (saith hee) might be heard, O that God would grant this mercy, that in his house wee might all thinke and speake the same thing.
that thence we should Learn, in Church affairs, in matters of Religion, to manage all with sweet peace and unanimity; That no noise of contentions and schisms (Says he) might be herd, Oh that God would grant this mercy, that in his house we might all think and speak the same thing.
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But it was a great blemish to the Church of Corinth, that the Church which should have preserved unity within it selfe, broke into divers parties, into severall little Corporations, some crying up Paul, others Apollo, others adhering to Cephas, 1 Cor. 1. 12. notwithstanding those strong reasons against divisions, mentioned, ver. 13. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were yee baptized in the name of Paul? how uncomely then are such divisions amongst you? Paul was very serious and affectionate, Rom. 16. 17, 18. I beseech you Brethren marke them which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the doctrine which yee have learned,
But it was a great blemish to the Church of Corinth, that the Church which should have preserved unity within it self, broke into diverse parties, into several little Corporations, Some crying up Paul, Others Apollo, Others adhering to Cephas, 1 Cor. 1. 12. notwithstanding those strong Reasons against divisions, mentioned, ver. 13. Is christ divided? was Paul Crucified for you? or were ye baptised in the name of Paul? how uncomely then Are such divisions among you? Paul was very serious and affectionate, Rom. 16. 17, 18. I beseech you Brothers mark them which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the Doctrine which ye have learned,
Yea, too many are ready to resolve to bee of no Religion, because they see so many Religions in England. It were worth rivers of teares, could wee obtaine that mercy from God, that these differences amongst us might bee reconciled, that all you in London, who inquire after the good way, might once come into the same way.
Yea, too many Are ready to resolve to be of no Religion, Because they see so many Religions in England. It were worth Rivers of tears, could we obtain that mercy from God, that these differences among us might be reconciled, that all you in London, who inquire After the good Way, might once come into the same Way.
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Quest. Though unity joyned with purity bee very desirable, yet what if there should bee a toleration of divers ways in a Church, in a Kingdom? why not?
Quest. Though unity joined with purity be very desirable, yet what if there should be a toleration of diverse ways in a Church, in a Kingdom? why not?
Answ. First, Here wee must wisely distinguish betwixt opinions and practices; It cannot bee expected that all good men should ever come to bee of the same opinion in every thing.
Answer First, Here we must wisely distinguish betwixt opinions and practices; It cannot be expected that all good men should ever come to be of the same opinion in every thing.
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3. Some other things are onely necessary, in that they are commanded by God, or may bee deduced from his Word, and therefore are to bee obeyed according to that knowledge a man hath, or may have of them;
3. some other things Are only necessary, in that they Are commanded by God, or may be deduced from his Word, and Therefore Are to be obeyed according to that knowledge a man hath, or may have of them;
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Againe, these opinions are either kept private or made publicke. Doubtlesse when they are not published and propagated to the disturbance of others, much indulgence may bee showne to dissenting Brethren, who peaceably injoy their owne opinions.
Again, these opinions Are either kept private or made public. Doubtless when they Are not published and propagated to the disturbance of Others, much indulgence may be shown to dissenting Brothers, who peaceably enjoy their own opinions.
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yet both pillars of the Christian Faith; Chrysostome and Epiphanius disagreed, yet both Enemies to the Arians. Indeed if men will vent their own conceits, (as commonly they are bigge with them, longing to bee delivered) whereby they puzzle and distract others, it much alters the case,
yet both pillars of the Christian Faith; Chrysostom and Epiphanius disagreed, yet both Enemies to the Arians. Indeed if men will vent their own conceits, (as commonly they Are big with them, longing to be Delivered) whereby they puzzle and distract Others, it much alters the case,
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Christ blamed it in the Church of Pergamus, that such were suffered there, Rev. 2814. who held such doctrine, as taught one to cast stumbling-blocks before others.
christ blamed it in the Church of Pergamos, that such were suffered there, Rev. 2814. who held such Doctrine, as taught one to cast stumbling-blocks before Others.
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Answ. It is concluded by most able, godly, and sober Divines, that in some cases power may lawfully and seasonably bee imployed in matters of Religion.
Answer It is concluded by most able, godly, and Sobrium Divines, that in Some cases power may lawfully and seasonably be employed in matters of Religion.
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2. Though men cannot bee compelled to the profession of the True faith; yet by Authority they may bee even constrained to attend upon the meanes of knowing God, and that good way which leads to him.
2. Though men cannot be compelled to the profession of the True faith; yet by authority they may be even constrained to attend upon the means of knowing God, and that good Way which leads to him.
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Consider zealous Josiahs example, 2 Chron. 34. 33. If you cannot perswade men to bee good Protestants, yet strive to keepe them from acting Popery, bring them into the light of the Sunne of Righteousnesse, possibly they may learne thereby to abhorre Popish darknesse.
Consider zealous Josiahs Exampl, 2 Chronicles 34. 33. If you cannot persuade men to be good Protestants, yet strive to keep them from acting Popery, bring them into the Light of the Sun of Righteousness, possibly they may Learn thereby to abhor Popish darkness.
Answ. It should make us lye in the dust and melt into teares, that wee have so many distractions in the Church by reason of differences amongst us. One extremity hath begotten another.
Answer It should make us lie in the dust and melt into tears, that we have so many distractions in the Church by reason of differences among us. One extremity hath begotten Another.
Many desiring to runne farre from Popery and Prelacy, (which formerly oppressed their spirits) have now before they were aware, ingaged themselves in the very quarters of the Arminians and Socinians, joyning with them to undermine the Civill Magistracy, the calling and power of the Ministery, to enervate the Sacraments, and question the immortality of the soule. (Witnesse a dangerous Book lately written, pleading for the mortality of the Soule, which will open the flood-gates of prophanenesse,) and so poore hearts are in danger to lose the good way ▪ Yet alasse,
Many desiring to run Far from Popery and Prelacy, (which formerly oppressed their spirits) have now before they were aware, engaged themselves in the very quarters of the Arminians and socinians, joining with them to undermine the Civil Magistracy, the calling and power of the Ministry, to enervate the Sacraments, and question the immortality of the soul. (Witness a dangerous Book lately written, pleading for the mortality of the Soul, which will open the floodgates of profaneness,) and so poor hearts Are in danger to loose the good Way ▪ Yet alas,
how much doe they perplex themselves and discourage others, as if the Reformers in Parliament, and Assembly were acting the part of the Hornes, Zach. 1. 21. to scatter Judah and Hierusalem, uttering these sad expressions, Wee shall not bee tolerated, wee must bee banished, the persecution is like to bee as hot as under the Prelates,
how much doe they perplex themselves and discourage Others, as if the Reformers in Parliament, and Assembly were acting the part of the Horns, Zach 1. 21. to scatter Judah and Jerusalem, uttering these sad expressions, we shall not be tolerated, we must be banished, the persecution is like to be as hight as under the Prelates,
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First, Before wee speake or think of tolerating or banishing, let us all, both Minister and people, labour to reduce all those from their errors, who are gone out of the good Way. Too many weary themselves and others, in projecting what shall become of people, who are of this and that way,
First, Before we speak or think of tolerating or banishing, let us all, both Minister and people, labour to reduce all those from their errors, who Are gone out of the good Way. Too many weary themselves and Others, in projecting what shall become of people, who Are of this and that Way,
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but rather let us lay out our most serious thoughts, how wee may recover them who are seduced, Jam. 5. 19, 20. It is an high act of Mercy to convert a sinner from the error of his way, wee shall save a soule from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins, doe what you can to save them,
but rather let us lay out our most serious thoughts, how we may recover them who Are seduced, Jam. 5. 19, 20. It is an high act of Mercy to convert a sinner from the error of his Way, we shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of Sins, do what you can to save them,
but also seek such a reconciliation of lesser differences, with others, that Brethren who hope to spend eternity in Heaven together, may walke peaceably and lovingly in this good way. Inquire what latitude in opinion and practice the Scripture allows.
but also seek such a reconciliation of lesser differences, with Others, that Brothers who hope to spend eternity in Heaven together, may walk peaceably and lovingly in this good Way. Inquire what latitude in opinion and practice the Scripture allows.
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Some things the Apostles commanded as being necessary, some things they commended and advised as being expedient, some other things which were meerely indifferent, they left indifferent without the least violation of the Churches Liberty. Let every one of us please •i• neighbour for his good to edification, Rom. 15. 2. O that wee could all indevour to keepe the unity of the Spirit in the bond of pea••!
some things the Apostles commanded as being necessary, Some things they commended and advised as being expedient, Some other things which were merely indifferent, they left indifferent without the least violation of the Churches Liberty. Let every one of us please •i• neighbour for his good to edification, Rom. 15. 2. O that we could all endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of pea••!
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Paul presseth this upon us by seven strong reasons in three short verses, Eph•s. 4. 4, 5, 6. and indevours to ingageus hereunto with most sweet affectionate expressions, in Phil. 2. 1, 2. If therfore any consolation in Christ,
Paul Presseth this upon us by seven strong Reasons in three short Verses, Eph•s. 4. 4, 5, 6. and endeavours to ingageus hereunto with most sweet affectionate expressions, in Philip 2. 1, 2. If Therefore any consolation in christ,
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if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bow•ls and mercies, fulfill yee my joy, that yee may bee like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
if any Comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bow•ls and Mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye may be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
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A reducing of some into the good way, that leads to Soule-refreshing rest, a composing of differences amongst others who walk therein, will so answer this question,
A reducing of Some into the good Way, that leads to Soul-refreshing rest, a composing of differences among Others who walk therein, will so answer this question,
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Give me leave, Right Honorable and beloved, to bespeake the improvement of your wisedome and zeale, of your interest and influence, for the carrying on of this soule-refreshing designe ▪ Doe not satisfie your selves, that God hath brought you into the good way.
Give me leave, Right Honourable and Beloved, to bespeak the improvement of your Wisdom and zeal, of your Interest and influence, for the carrying on of this Soul-refreshing Design ▪ Do not satisfy your selves, that God hath brought you into the good Way.
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It is indeed an admirable mercy, worthy of everlasting praises, that when your faces were Devill-ward and Hell-ward, hee hath turned so many of them Christ-ward and Heaven-ward. I hope you love the soules of your children, friends, servants and people, so well, that you wil easily be perswaded to bestirre your selves seriously how to bring them who yet goe astray by ignorance, prophanenesse or security, into the good way, that they may all find rest with you therein.
It is indeed an admirable mercy, worthy of everlasting praises, that when your faces were Devill-ward and Hellward, he hath turned so many of them Christward and Heavenward. I hope you love the Souls of your children, Friends, Servants and people, so well, that you will Easily be persuaded to Bestir your selves seriously how to bring them who yet go astray by ignorance, profaneness or security, into the good Way, that they may all find rest with you therein.
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And I question not but when ever the Chronicles of these times shall come to be written, the zeale, the fidelity, the self-deniall, the courage, the diligence of this famous Citie will fil whole Pages with your just and due commendation.
And I question not but when ever the Chronicles of these times shall come to be written, the zeal, the Fidis, the self-denial, the courage, the diligence of this famous city will fill Whole Pages with your just and due commendation.
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Well! give mee leave now as a poore Minister of Jesus Christ, to presse one thing more upon you, viz. that you would erect some further monument, holding a proportion with what you have done already;
Well! give me leave now as a poor Minister of jesus christ, to press one thing more upon you, viz. that you would erect Some further monument, holding a proportion with what you have done already;
There is great reason that wee should take notice of what cost and charges you have beene at this last yeare in the foure Hospitalls of this Citie, and in the maintenance of the great number of poore children and others;
There is great reason that we should take notice of what cost and charges you have been At this last year in the foure Hospitals of this city, and in the maintenance of the great number of poor children and Others;
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Possibly all this may be done, and yet some further care to bee taken for the reducing of soules into such a good way, that might lead them to their eternall rest;
Possibly all this may be done, and yet Some further care to be taken for the reducing of Souls into such a good Way, that might led them to their Eternal rest;
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First, Lay a traine for the education of youth in the knowledge of this good way, for the multiplying of such faithfull guides as may discover and lead others into this way.
First, Lay a train for the education of youth in the knowledge of this good Way, for the multiplying of such faithful guides as may discover and led Others into this Way.
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as well as Learning, laid, and sown, and scattered among these young Generations. So you will lay a traine indeed to bring their soules into the good way;
as well as Learning, laid, and sown, and scattered among these young Generations. So you will lay a train indeed to bring their Souls into the good Way;
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and out of each of these, they will take a number, whom out of the publique charge they will maintaine, that their parts and abilities may bee improved to the greatest advantage, both to themselves, and the Common-wealth.
and out of each of these, they will take a number, whom out of the public charge they will maintain, that their parts and abilities may be improved to the greatest advantage, both to themselves, and the Commonwealth.
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And though I would bee loath to presse upon so bountifull a City as this, any thing that might adde to your vast charges which you have been already at,
And though I would be loath to press upon so bountiful a city as this, any thing that might add to your vast charges which you have been already At,
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unlesse you maintaine an harmony of Ordinances. When a Minister shall Preach, and Catechise, and instruct in Publique; and when a Father shall deale with his Children when hee commeth home in private,
unless you maintain an harmony of Ordinances. When a Minister shall Preach, and Catechise, and instruct in Public; and when a Father shall deal with his Children when he comes home in private,
if you would reduce your Servants Soules, if you would have them obtaine happy rest, love them so well as to bee preparing them by Religious principles, to walke in this good way.
if you would reduce your Servants Souls, if you would have them obtain happy rest, love them so well as to be preparing them by Religious principles, to walk in this good Way.
whereas indeed you should rather consider, you are as well intrusted with their Soules, as they intrusted with your Estates; may bee thy Servants Sinnes stand upon thy account, some of them may now bee roaring in Hell, for those offences, which either they learnt from thee, or were borne in by thee. O bee intreated to have an eye upon your Families;
whereas indeed you should rather Consider, you Are as well Entrusted with their Souls, as they Entrusted with your Estates; may be thy Servants Sins stand upon thy account, Some of them may now be roaring in Hell, for those offences, which either they learned from thee, or were born in by thee. Oh be entreated to have an eye upon your Families;
too many of them looke too like the Devils Chappels; give diligence rather that they may bee little Churches to the great God. How sweet will this Rest bee,
too many of them look too like the Devils Chapels; give diligence rather that they may be little Churches to the great God. How sweet will this Rest be,
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If the Lord please to blesse us with this fruit of Reformation, that reading of long Liturgies, bee turned into short expounding of Scriptures, when they are read in the publike Assemblies;
If the Lord please to bless us with this fruit of Reformation, that reading of long Liturgies, be turned into short expounding of Scriptures, when they Are read in the public Assemblies;
by some briefe hints to cleare difficult, and presse most seasonable places upon the hearers; doubtlesse it might reduce many, and much edifie other peoples soules in the good way.
by Some brief hints to clear difficult, and press most seasonable places upon the hearers; doubtless it might reduce many, and much edify other peoples Souls in the good Way.
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I know no place which might more easily obtaine this precious advantage then this City, where you have so many able Teachers, who know how to divide the word aright.
I know no place which might more Easily obtain this precious advantage then this city, where you have so many able Teachers, who know how to divide the word aright.
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Why should not you have such morning Exercises in London, as are lately set up in your Neighbour City; wherein your good Scribes might open their Treasures, bringing forth new and old, to the enriching of your soules? Hereby you might recover much precious time, out of the hands of sleepe and sloathfullnesse,
Why should not you have such morning Exercises in London, as Are lately Set up in your Neighbour city; wherein your good Scribes might open their Treasures, bringing forth new and old, to the enriching of your Souls? Hereby you might recover much precious time, out of the hands of sleep and sloathfullnesse,
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Yea hereby your Soule-Nurses, giving you the sincere milke of Gods word, drop by drop, you would be better prepared for strong meat, and inabled to walk actively in the good way.
Yea hereby your Soule-Nurses, giving you the sincere milk of God's word, drop by drop, you would be better prepared for strong meat, and enabled to walk actively in the good Way.
If ever you would reduce soules, represent Religion, as a lovely and beautifull thing, that so you may commend it to the hearts and consciences of them among whom you live:
If ever you would reduce Souls, represent Religion, as a lovely and beautiful thing, that so you may commend it to the hearts and Consciences of them among whom you live:
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but now if your Religion makes you also just, and maketh you mercifull, and good Neighbours, and good Landlords, and good in your Relations, all you deale with will taste of your Religion; but though such a man or woman heareth so many Sermons,
but now if your Religion makes you also just, and makes you merciful, and good Neighbours, and good Landlords, and good in your Relations, all you deal with will taste of your Religion; but though such a man or woman hears so many Sermons,
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now I heartily commend this to you, as you would commend Religion, and winne reputation to it, throw all stumbling blocks out of the good way, expre•sing such a gracious carriage as your relation and condition requires.
now I heartily commend this to you, as you would commend Religion, and win reputation to it, throw all stumbling blocks out of the good Way, expre•sing such a gracious carriage as your Relation and condition requires.
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And I pray forget not the rest, and forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrell against any, even as Christ forgave you;
And I pray forget not the rest, and forbearing one Another, and forgiving one Another, if any man have a quarrel against any, even as christ forgave you;
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Improve y•ur power to keepe up the honour of the Lords day, our Christian Sabbath, blessed bee God that put it into the hearts of the great Counsellers in the high Court of Parliament lately to set forth an Ordinance for the strict and solemne observation of the Lords day ▪ I hope you will act it,
Improve y•ur power to keep up the honour of the lords day, our Christian Sabbath, blessed be God that put it into the hearts of the great Counsellers in the high Court of Parliament lately to Set forth an Ordinance for the strict and solemn observation of the lords day ▪ I hope you will act it,
but he knoweth we are ready to forget that, and it is of much consequence to be remembred; It is a day of blessing and of sanctification: If you would have your peoples hearts sanctified, Oh traine them to sanctifie Gods day, and to attend on Gods Ordinances;
but he Knoweth we Are ready to forget that, and it is of much consequence to be remembered; It is a day of blessing and of sanctification: If you would have your peoples hearts sanctified, O train them to sanctify God's day, and to attend on God's Ordinances;
suffer not (as many governors doe) buying and selling, not sporting and playing on that day, whereby so many are hardned in prophane and ungodly waies, you will finde the comfort of it, Religion have a sensible progresse, God delights to shew himselfe to his people on that day.
suffer not (as many Governors do) buying and selling, not sporting and playing on that day, whereby so many Are hardened in profane and ungodly ways, you will find the Comfort of it, Religion have a sensible progress, God delights to show himself to his people on that day.
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And therefore doe what you can to ingage all others to attend on publique ordinances that day, doubtlesse many, many soules may bee reduced to the good way,
And Therefore do what you can to engage all Others to attend on public ordinances that day, doubtless many, many Souls may be reduced to the good Way,
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as would bring many into that way which lead• to rest, wee are happily brought under the bond of it, the three kingdomes were united among our selves and to our God hereby:
as would bring many into that Way which lead• to rest, we Are happily brought under the bound of it, the three kingdoms were united among our selves and to our God hereby:
Oh be as carefull to keepe it, as you were cheerefull in the taking of it; Rest is the pretious fruit of the Covenant, 2 Chron. 15. 15. they tooke the Covenant cheerefully,
O be as careful to keep it, as you were cheerful in the taking of it; Rest is the precious fruit of the Covenant, 2 Chronicles 15. 15. they took the Covenant cheerfully,
let us all bee Covenanters indeed according to our obligation, and walke in the good way of obedience to God, that so this Covenant may bee a Covenant of peace,
let us all be Covenanters indeed according to our obligation, and walk in the good Way of Obedience to God, that so this Covenant may be a Covenant of peace,
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and a Covenant of rest to us; a Covenant of rest to all our soules, a Covenant of rest to the Church, a Covenant of rest to the kingdome; yea to all the three kingdomes which are united together in it.
and a Covenant of rest to us; a Covenant of rest to all our Souls, a Covenant of rest to the Church, a Covenant of rest to the Kingdom; yea to all the three kingdoms which Are united together in it.
I should now come to the third observation drawne from the 18. and 19. Verses, from the last generall part of the Text, the wofull fruit of their wretched selfe-will.
I should now come to the third observation drawn from the 18. and 19. Verses, from the last general part of the Text, the woeful fruit of their wretched self-will.
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We will not (say they) we will not hearken, but what saith God, he calleth the nations, hee calleth the earth to take notice of it what he will doe against them, hee will bring evill upon this even the fruite of their thoughts,
We will not (say they) we will not harken, but what Says God, he calls the Nations, he calls the earth to take notice of it what he will do against them, he will bring evil upon this even the fruit of their thoughts,
When our proud spirits boyle up to such an height of de•iance against him (as here they did) the Lord seeing himselfe so much affronted, is ingaged to vindicate his honour by bringing some great evill upon them.
When our proud spirits boil up to such an height of de•iance against him (as Here they did) the Lord seeing himself so much affronted, is engaged to vindicate his honour by bringing Some great evil upon them.
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judgement is his, hee will not allow us to judge one another; vengeance is his, he will not allow us to revenge our selves, his glory is so deare to him, that he will not give it to another; when any one through pride shall incroach upon that royall prerogative, he will make it appeare that he resists the proud by bringing some breaking evill upon them, as Exod. 18. 11.
judgement is his, he will not allow us to judge one Another; vengeance is his, he will not allow us to revenge our selves, his glory is so deer to him, that he will not give it to Another; when any one through pride shall encroach upon that royal prerogative, he will make it appear that he resists the proud by bringing Some breaking evil upon them, as Exod 18. 11.
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One word to end all is this, and it is a proper worke for the day, This justifieth God in all the judgements, and calamities that now lie on sinfull England, a day of humiliation should be a day of selfe-abasing, and a day of justifying our God, and when we consider how Gods gratious admonitions have been sleighted, what unanswerable entertainment they have had in England,
One word to end all is this, and it is a proper work for the day, This Justifieth God in all the Judgments, and calamities that now lie on sinful England, a day of humiliation should be a day of selfe-abasing, and a day of justifying our God, and when we Consider how God's gracious admonitions have been sleighted, what unanswerable entertainment they have had in England,
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and still all must speake this language, The Lord is most righteous, it is Gods mercy that England hath not beene in Irelands condition before this day,
and still all must speak this language, The Lord is most righteous, it is God's mercy that England hath not been in Irelands condition before this day,
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when God hath sent to us by his Prophets, when God hath called upon us, when God hath sent mercies Ambassadours, when God hath preached from heaven by his judgements,
when God hath sent to us by his prophets, when God hath called upon us, when God hath sent Mercies ambassadors, when God hath preached from heaven by his Judgments,
even in Jerusalems case, and we might even weepe over poore England as our Saviour wept over Jerusalem, that because they were not sensible of the day of their visitation, they did not consider and know those things that belonged to their peace, now they are bid from their eyes, now thy house shall be left unto thee desolate.
even in Jerusalems case, and we might even weep over poor England as our Saviour wept over Jerusalem, that Because they were not sensible of the day of their Visitation, they did not Consider and know those things that belonged to their peace, now they Are bid from their eyes, now thy house shall be left unto thee desolate.
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because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthinesse any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee;
Because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee;
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in thy filthinesse is lewdnesse, and because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, God hath put us into the fire, to see if we will let goe our drosse,
in thy filthiness is Lewdness, and Because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, God hath put us into the fire, to see if we will let go our dross,
what if God should throw England off, and give us up to Popery and Slavery, and leave us as a prey to bloodthirsty men? What if God should cause his fury to rest upon us? O still wee should justifie him in these sad tokens of his displeasure,
what if God should throw England off, and give us up to Popery and Slavery, and leave us as a prey to bloodthirsty men? What if God should cause his fury to rest upon us? O still we should justify him in these sad tokens of his displeasure,
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This City hath been an Arke to this poor Kingdome, and many of his faithfull Servants have been sheltred in this Arke: You have sent out (it's true) your Doves; you have sent out Regiment after Regiment, and one Messenger after another,
This city hath been an Ark to this poor Kingdom, and many of his faithful Servants have been sheltered in this Ark: You have sent out (it's true) your Dove; you have sent out Regiment After Regiment, and one Messenger After Another,
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Me thinks we may take up the sad complaint in Psal. 74. 9. We know not how long, there is no Prophet amongst us, that can tel us how long It would pose all the Prophets in England to tell you,
Me thinks we may take up the sad complaint in Psalm 74. 9. We know not how long, there is no Prophet among us, that can tell us how long It would pose all the prophets in England to tell you,
That fire that is in the North, and that fire that is in the West, and that fire that hath been in severall parts of the Kingdome; and there's not a man nor woman here present,
That fire that is in the North, and that fire that is in the West, and that fire that hath been in several parts of the Kingdom; and there's not a man nor woman Here present,
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and honour our God in justifying him, and let us accept of the punishment of our iniquities, that the Lord may remember his Covenant, and remember the Land. It is tree, the Lord hath been pleased to shew various dispensations towards us, he• hath been calling upon us, wooing and soliciting England to come into this good way.
and honour our God in justifying him, and let us accept of the punishment of our iniquities, that the Lord may Remember his Covenant, and Remember the Land. It is tree, the Lord hath been pleased to show various dispensations towards us, he• hath been calling upon us, wooing and soliciting England to come into this good Way.
he hath not only given us strong potions, but he hath likewise let us blood, and he hath opened many vei••• we have lost Noble blood, and precious blood, a great deale of blood of the Gentry;
he hath not only given us strong potions, but he hath likewise let us blood, and he hath opened many vei••• we have lost Noble blood, and precious blood, a great deal of blood of the Gentry;
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and though wee bee not ripe for mercy, God will not suffer us to be ruined, he giveth such and such Ʋictorier ▪ that shall at least be preservations of us.
and though we be not ripe for mercy, God will not suffer us to be ruined, he gives such and such Ʋictorier ▪ that shall At least be preservations of us.
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and one another ▪ That we may get into such a• Humiliation, into such a Reforming posture this day for our particulars, (and beg the like mercy for all the Congregations in England ) that wee may find God turning his gracious hand on us,
and one Another ▪ That we may get into such a• Humiliation, into such a Reforming posture this day for our particulars, (and beg the like mercy for all the Congregations in England) that we may find God turning his gracious hand on us,
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and mercifull to ou• Armies, and mercifull to our Counsellors, and mercifull to this City ▪ that the Lord would grant us to bee so purged, that it might bee an evidence to us that we should be redeemed;
and merciful to ou• Armies, and merciful to our Counsellors, and merciful to this city ▪ that the Lord would grant us to be so purged, that it might be an evidence to us that we should be redeemed;
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Stand in your Fore fathe•s wayes. In•et•oga•dum de semins antiquis •ive sempiternis, quae multo•um sancto•um tritae sunt vestigiis, Hieron. I•m. 2. 23. H•sea 12. 4. Numb 14. 24. Acts 13. 22.
Stand in your Before fathe•s ways. In•et•oga•dum de semins antiquis •ive sempiternis, Quae multo•um sancto•um tritae sunt vestigiis, Hieron. I•m. 2. 23. H•sea 12. 4. Numb 14. 24. Acts 13. 22.
Coeli mysterium me d•ceat Deus ipse qui condidit, non homo qui seipsum ignoravit: Cui magis de Deo quam Deo •red••• Ambr. Ep 31. Audi, dien Dominus, non dici• Hilarius aut Augustinus, sed dicit Dominus, Aug. Ep. 48.
Coeli mysterium me d•ceat Deus ipse qui condidit, non homo qui seipsum ignoravit: Cui magis de God quam God •red••• Ambrose Epistle 31. Audi, dien Dominus, non dici• Hilary Or Augustine, sed dicit Dominus, Aug. Epistle 48.
Neque hoc est agere contra conscientiam, sed secundum conscientiam. Scrupulus enim est formido temeraria, a•que adeo non potest obligare. Ames. casc. consc. l. 1. c. 6.
Neque hoc est agere contra conscientiam, sed secundum conscientiam. Scrupulus enim est Fear temeraria, a•que adeo non potest obligare. Ames. casc. Conscience. l. 1. c. 6.
Quam maxime curandum est ut ne in Ecclesia strepitus contenti••• a•t schismatū audiantur. Ʋ•inam hoc Deus tandem elargiatur ut omnes in domo sua i• dem dicamus & sentiamus. P. Mayr. in 1 Reg. 6. 7 ▪
Quam maxim curandum est ut ne in Church strepitus contenti••• a•t schismatū audiantur. Ʋ•inam hoc Deus tandem elargiatur ut omnes in domo sua i• dem Dicamus & sentiamus. P. Mayr. in 1 Reg. 6. 7 ▪
Matth 7. 1. Rom. 12. 19. Isa. 42. 8. Tres h•min• species ma•im• Deo faciunt injuriam: Regidi ••i anf•runt ei •udicium, i•acundi, qui vindictam ▪ superbi, qui gloriam. Ʋse.
Matthew 7. 1. Rom. 12. 19. Isaiah 42. 8. Tres h•min• species ma•im• God faciunt Injuriam: Regidi ••i anf•runt ei •udicium, i•acundi, qui vindictam ▪ Superb, qui gloriam. Ʋse.
