A dry rod blooming and fruit-bearing. Or, A treatise of the pain, gain, and use of chastenings. Preached partly in severall sermons, but now compiled more orderly and fully for the direction and support of all Gods chastened that suffer either in Christ, or for Christ in these dayes. By G. Hughes, B.D. pastor of the church in Plymouth.
A DRY ROD BLOOMING AND FRVIT-BEARING, OR A Treatise of the Pain, Gain, &c. use of Gods Chastenings upon his own Children, issuing from this Text, Heb. 12.11, 12, 13.
A DRY ROD BLOOMING AND FRVIT-BEARING, OR A Treatise of the Pain, Gain, etc. use of God's Chastenings upon his own Children, issuing from this Text, Hebrew 12.11, 12, 13.
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Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous, neverthelesse afterward it yeeldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousnesse unto them that are exercised thereby.
Now not chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous, nevertheless afterwards it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them that Are exercised thereby.
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THe Text in its scope is a Lenitive prepared and prescribed by the highest and most able hand to ease the smart, and cure the faintings of his chosen portion under all afflictions:
THe Text in its scope is a Lenitive prepared and prescribed by the highest and most able hand to ease the smart, and cure the faintings of his chosen portion under all afflictions:
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The Apostle had finished the maine doctrinall part of this Epistle touching the glory, sufficiencie and efficacie of the great Minister of the Gospel, chap. 10. v. 18. The summary drift of all which was, That every Soule both of Jew and Gentile for all things toward God must onely & wholly acquiesce or rest satisfied in that one Jesus Christ the Sonne of God, by whom alone the Father hath revealed his bosome-thoughts and purposes concerning that one way of saving poore sinners:
The Apostle had finished the main doctrinal part of this Epistle touching the glory, sufficiency and efficacy of the great Minister of the Gospel, chap. 10. v. 18. The summary drift of all which was, That every Soul both of Jew and Gentile for all things towards God must only & wholly acquiesce or rest satisfied in that one jesus christ the Son of God, by whom alone the Father hath revealed his bosom-thoughts and Purposes Concerning that one Way of Saving poor Sinners:
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1. To neerer acquaintance with God by this new revealed Christ. v. 19, 20, 21, 22. 2 To boldnesse and constancy in the profession of this Sonne of God, v. 23. 3 To mutuall care for stirring up each other to walke worthy of such a Ministry,
1. To nearer acquaintance with God by this new revealed christ. v. 19, 20, 21, 22. 2 To boldness and constancy in the profession of this Son of God, v. 23. 3 To mutual care for stirring up each other to walk worthy of such a Ministry,
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and not to sinne against this revealed truth, with mighty arguments to inforce it, from v. 24. to 32. 4 To patience under any crosse that may accompany this profossion of Christ;
and not to sin against this revealed truth, with mighty Arguments to enforce it, from v. 24. to 32. 4 To patience under any cross that may accompany this profossion of christ;
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& from the certaine and speedy comming of their Redeemer incourageth them to faith as the only rise and maine support of patience which closeth that chapter. In the whole 11th c.
& from the certain and speedy coming of their Redeemer Encourageth them to faith as the only rise and main support of patience which closeth that chapter. In the Whole 11th c.
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he reports the effects & notable exploits of this victoriousfaith in many, Worthies of their owne nation, that made them endure to the nullifying of torments,
he reports the effects & notable exploits of this victoriousfaith in many, Worthies of their own Nation, that made them endure to the nullifying of torments,
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In the 12. chap. v. 1 he resumes with greater strength from the cloud of witnesses his former counsell and presseth them to runne out with patience the race that was set before them, with the addition of some forcing considerations. 1 From the leader in this course, Christ the Sonne of God, to whom all must bee conformed in sufferings that beare his name, v. 2.3, 4. 2 From the Author and inflicter of these smart rods, it is God the Father,
In the 12. chap. v. 1 he resumes with greater strength from the cloud of Witnesses his former counsel and Presseth them to run out with patience the raze that was Set before them, with the addition of Some forcing considerations. 1 From the leader in this course, christ the Son of God, to whom all must be conformed in sufferings that bear his name, v. 2.3, 4. 2 From the Author and inflicter of these smart rods, it is God the Father,
and he takes not this paines in chastening any but his children v. 5 6.7.8. 3 From the end of these chastenings, it is not from pleasure as earthly parents may doe,
and he Takes not this pains in chastening any but his children v. 5 6.7.8. 3 From the end of these chastenings, it is not from pleasure as earthly Parents may do,
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THe spirit of Christ seemes to order this scripture by way of anticipation to silence some risings of flesh in these Christian Hebrewes, which might easily appeare against this bearing worke in such returnes as this. Ob. Alas!
THe Spirit of christ seems to order this scripture by Way of anticipation to silence Some risings of Flesh in these Christian Hebrews, which might Easily appear against this bearing work in such returns as this. Ob. Alas!
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what flesh and blood can indure those burdens unto which you would have us subject our selves? doe you think there is no smart in them? Sol. The spirit here answereth,
what Flesh and blood can endure those burdens unto which you would have us Subject our selves? do you think there is no smart in them? Sol. The Spirit Here Answers,
True, no chastening for the present is joyous, but grievous. 2. By way of correction yet to their misconceit as if nothing but bitternesse were in them,
True, no chastening for the present is joyous, but grievous. 2. By Way of correction yet to their misconceit as if nothing but bitterness were in them,
therefore he adds, neverthelesse, &c. v. 11. 2. An Inference of duty, which is twofold. 1. Of incouragement, lift up the hands, &c. v. 12. 2. Of direction for rectifying waies and walking, make streight &c. and this urged by a double motive. 1. Inconvenience of neglect, the lame may be so perverted 2. Convenience or benefit of doing,
Therefore he adds, nevertheless, etc. v. 11. 2. an Inference of duty, which is twofold. 1. Of encouragement, lift up the hands, etc. v. 12. 2. Of direction for rectifying ways and walking, make straight etc. and this urged by a double motive. 1. Inconvenience of neglect, the lame may be so perverted 2. Convenience or benefit of doing,
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so the lame may be healed, v. 13. The proposition of concession yeelds the paine, that of correction gives the gaine, and the inference brings home the use sharpest chastenings to the soule.
so the lame may be healed, v. 13. The proposition of concession yields the pain, that of correction gives the gain, and the Inference brings home the use Sharpest chastenings to the soul.
therefore full enough rendred in these adjectives, not joyous but grievons. 3 The manner of attribution, It se•meth to be so, the words are not so positive,
Therefore full enough rendered in these adjectives, not joyous but grievous. 3 The manner of attribution, It se•meth to be so, the words Are not so positive,
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This is not the minde of God as if he did mock his afflicted, but hee grants really to them as much as they feele, that the rod is truely grievous for the present;
This is not the mind of God as if he did mock his afflicted, but he grants really to them as much as they feel, that the rod is truly grievous for the present;
Let us now observe in it these particulars, 1 Who grants this? It is the spirit of God. 2 What he grants? It is that which the flesh of the Saints feeles, that no chastening is joyous but grievous. 3 What limitation he makes to this grant? That hee surely puts in touching the time, it is so but for the present. 4 To whom he grants this? It is to his chastened or afflicted children;
Let us now observe in it these particulars, 1 Who grants this? It is the Spirit of God. 2 What he grants? It is that which the Flesh of the Saints feels, that not chastening is joyous but grievous. 3 What limitation he makes to this grant? That he surely puts in touching the time, it is so but for the present. 4 To whom he grants this? It is to his chastened or afflicted children;
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God himselfe accounts all the afflictions or chastenings of his people, not light but heavie, and allowes them not joy but griefe under their present pressures.
God himself accounts all the afflictions or chastenings of his people, not Light but heavy, and allows them not joy but grief under their present pressures.
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To take the full weight of this, these foure things must bee more clearely opened, 1. The condition judged, no chastening is light but heavie, or not good but evill.
To take the full weight of this, these foure things must be more clearly opened, 1. The condition judged, no chastening is Light but heavy, or not good but evil.
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2 The affection allowed, not joy, but griefe. 3 The Author or Judge of both, it is the Lord, by his spirit that grants this. 4 The due limitation for the time or season, It is so for the present.
2 The affection allowed, not joy, but grief. 3 The Author or Judge of both, it is the Lord, by his Spirit that grants this. 4 The endue limitation for the time or season, It is so for the present.
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To the 1. the condition here judged and the sentence passed on it, is clearely carried in that speech of the Spirit, no chastening is matter of ioy, therefore not good, not light or easie, but matter of grief, therefore evill, heavie,
To the 1. the condition Here judged and the sentence passed on it, is clearly carried in that speech of the Spirit, no chastening is matter of joy, Therefore not good, not Light or easy, but matter of grief, Therefore evil, heavy,
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The evils of pain in the Scripture dialect are threefold, so many different titles we have of them. 1. Some are called Judgments; These for the matter of them may be of any sort of pain (as all the rest) either sword, famine or pestilence;
The evils of pain in the Scripture dialect Are threefold, so many different titles we have of them. 1. some Are called Judgments; These for the matter of them may be of any sort of pain (as all the rest) either sword, famine or pestilence;
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but the form or speciall being of them, is made up of the principle or rise of them, which is the wrath of God, a Judge of the rule for the execution, which is the curse of the Law,
but the from or special being of them, is made up of the principle or rise of them, which is the wrath of God, a Judge of the Rule for the execution, which is the curse of the Law,
The end gives the name to these, forasmuch as God intendeth and useth them as the Refiner his fire, to try the silver, to put a diffetence between drosse and metall, to consume that and polish this;
The end gives the name to these, forasmuch as God intends and uses them as the Refiner his fire, to try the silver, to put a diffetence between dross and metal, to consume that and polish this;
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So by these afflictions God trieth spirits, discovereth the refuse, rotten, vile and reprobate, to separate them to shame, and the choice, sound and approved souls to reserve them for honour:
So by these afflictions God trieth spirits, Discovereth the refuse, rotten, vile and Reprobate, to separate them to shame, and the choice, found and approved Souls to reserve them for honour:
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It is such a correction as God the Father in care for the profit of his owne children, is pleased to inflict upon occasion of their slips or wandrings,
It is such a correction as God the Father in care for the profit of his own children, is pleased to inflict upon occasion of their slips or wanderings,
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and of degrees also, no chastening at all by the least twigge, or the greatest rod, from the Ague-shaking to the Fire-scorching, or rack-terrifying, none as good,
and of Degrees also, no chastening At all by the least twig, or the greatest rod, from the Ague-shaking to the Fire-scorching, or rack-terrifying, none as good,
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Let David speak for all in this, among the many searchers and suiters in the world for good, crying all severall wayes, Who will shew us any good? he lookes to heaven, and sueth thus;
Let David speak for all in this, among the many searchers and Suitors in the world for good, crying all several ways, Who will show us any good? he looks to heaven, and sues thus;
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Again, the effects of this in the pledges of his favour, the blessings of the right hand and of the left, are as a secondary or derived good, which are sometimes carried in that expression, the light of Gods countenance, the whole salvation of the Church is the content of that, in their own confession;
Again, the effects of this in the pledges of his favour, the blessings of the right hand and of the left, Are as a secondary or derived good, which Are sometime carried in that expression, the Light of God's countenance, the Whole salvation of the Church is the content of that, in their own Confessi;
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the Spirit speaketh expresly, they are not matter of joy, that is, not good in the present smart of them, no light of Gods countenance, no smiles of his face, no sensible pledges of his favour are in the vineger & gall while it is in drinking,
the Spirit speaks expressly, they Are not matter of joy, that is, not good in the present smart of them, no Light of God's countenance, no smiles of his face, no sensible pledges of his favour Are in the vinegar & Gall while it is in drinking,
but it is said, they are matter of griefe, that is, evill and burdensome, frownes of Gods brow, grimnesse of his face, weight of his hand, are onely seen and felt in the tokens of his displeasure, the grinding pains that fall upon the creature;
but it is said, they Are matter of grief, that is, evil and burdensome, frowns of God's brow, grimness of his face, weight of his hand, Are only seen and felt in the tokens of his displeasure, the grinding pains that fallen upon the creature;
2 ACcording to the judgement passed on the condition, the Spirit sidy sutes the affection, in the same breath denying one unsuteable, allowing another proportion'd thereunto. 1. In this state of evill there must bee no joy, that cannot bee meet for a soule upon which God frownes;
2 ACcording to the judgement passed on the condition, the Spirit sidy suits the affection, in the same breath denying one unsuitable, allowing Another proportioned thereunto. 1. In this state of evil there must be no joy, that cannot be meet for a soul upon which God frowns;
two things at least are prohibited in this. 1. Lightnesse of heart, and pleasantnesse of spirit, the secret ticklings of the soule which are fit to be in the day of good things, all this inward joy of heart must not be now;
two things At least Are prohibited in this. 1. Lightness of heart, and pleasantness of Spirit, the secret ticklings of the soul which Are fit to be in the day of good things, all this inward joy of heart must not be now;
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and joy, when the vintage ceaseth? Who can rejoyce in evill, unlesse sinnes hardned slave? 2. Lightnesse of carriage, in laughing, leaping, singing, and all cheerfull deportment;
and joy, when the vintage ceases? Who can rejoice in evil, unless Sins hardened slave? 2. Lightness of carriage, in laughing, leaping, singing, and all cheerful deportment;
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Alas, how should we sing the Lords song in the land of a stranger, the land of our captivity and severe correction? None of this therefore, none of this lightnesse doth God allow in his chastening time.
Alas, how should we sing the lords song in the land of a stranger, the land of our captivity and severe correction? None of this Therefore, none of this lightness does God allow in his chastening time.
As much is here allowed as on the contrary was prohibited, 1. Heavinesse of spirit within, discovering that we are deeply affected with Gods frownes and chastenings.
As much is Here allowed as on the contrary was prohibited, 1. Heaviness of Spirit within, discovering that we Are deeply affected with God's frowns and chastenings.
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bowell trouble, bowell-sounding, bowell harping, cannot but note deep impression of Gods: If this be not enough, hear another word, My liver is powred upon the earth. O poore soule!
bowel trouble, bowell-sounding, bowel harping, cannot but note deep impression of God's: If this be not enough, hear Another word, My liver is poured upon the earth. Oh poor soul!
the liver is the very blood of life, that is made there, and issueth thence, and this liver-powring is nothing else but blood-dropping from within in sense of Gods displeasure,
the liver is the very blood of life, that is made there, and issueth thence, and this liver-powring is nothing Else but blood-dropping from within in sense of God's displeasure,
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Heare the reply of that sweet Saint, to a kind of Court-revelling question, Why is thy countenance sad? It was halfe a Court-wonder the Kings favourite should be sad at the Kings elbow;
Hear the reply of that sweet Saint, to a kind of Court-revelling question, Why is thy countenance sad? It was half a Court-wonder the Kings favourite should be sad At the Kings elbow;
Hee returneth therefore thus, Why should not my countenance be sad, when the Citie, &c. Gods rod must make sad hearts and faces too amongst his owne people.
He returns Therefore thus, Why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, etc. God's rod must make sad hearts and faces too among his own people.
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so in this giving judgement upon the sad condition of his children, these farther considerations must be taken of him. 1. In his being as Truth it selfe, which cannot lie,
so in this giving judgement upon the sad condition of his children, these farther considerations must be taken of him. 1. In his being as Truth it self, which cannot lie,
great authority then must this sentence have issuing from such a Judge; against the Truth there is no prevailing, it winnes or overcomes all opposites at last.
great Authority then must this sentence have issuing from such a Judge; against the Truth there is no prevailing, it wins or overcomes all opposites At last.
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can we deny him to bee Judge of what he makes? He appoints every grain and scruple of the gall and wormwood that make up the afflictions of his people, not a jot more or lesse bitter can they be, then he ordains them.
can we deny him to be Judge of what he makes? He appoints every grain and scruple of the Gall and wormwood that make up the afflictions of his people, not a jot more or less bitter can they be, then he ordains them.
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The maker of chastening saith it is grievous. 3. In his exact and constant intuition, view and knowledge of all that he hath made, hee growes not carelesse nor forgetfull of the worke of his hands, that he should mistake in such a matter.
The maker of chastening Says it is grievous. 3. In his exact and constant intuition, view and knowledge of all that he hath made, he grows not careless nor forgetful of the work of his hands, that he should mistake in such a matter.
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Seeing I have seen, or I have surely seen the affliction of my people that were in Egypt, are his words, who created all those burdens for them for their good,
Seeing I have seen, or I have surely seen the affliction of my people that were in Egypt, Are his words, who created all those burdens for them for their good,
God then the onely Truth, Creator, and knowing Governour of all events, both sweet and bitter, good and evill, he saith, the chastenings of his children are grievous things.
God then the only Truth, Creator, and knowing Governor of all events, both sweet and bitter, good and evil, he Says, the chastenings of his children Are grievous things.
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This may bee more or lesse according to the will of God inflicting either Jobs moneths of vanity, daies of breaking, and nights of terror, wch were many but not all,
This may be more or less according to the will of God inflicting either Jobs months of vanity, days of breaking, and nights of terror, which were many but not all,
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2. The shortnesse of the smart is carried in this measuring word also, it is but for the present, and this compared with time past or to come is a very little portion, so that for the present is but for a very little while;
2. The shortness of the smart is carried in this measuring word also, it is but for the present, and this compared with time past or to come is a very little portion, so that for the present is but for a very little while;
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all sufferings at the longest here, are worthy of no larger expression with him, then the afflictions of a momert It is but as a point or minute of time that measures the bitternesse of all chastenings in the account of God;
all sufferings At the longest Here, Are worthy of no larger expression with him, then the afflictions of a momert It is but as a point or minute of time that measures the bitterness of all chastenings in the account of God;
now the afterward succeeding this present is by the judgement of the same truth a good space of •weet fruits, of peacefull righteousnesse and living com•orts;
now the afterwards succeeding this present is by the judgement of the same truth a good Molle of •weet fruits, of peaceful righteousness and living com•orts;
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Though for present I fall I shall arise; this present of scorne must expire, in the succeeding after, and that will be my joyfull resurrection above all these sorrowes.
Though for present I fallen I shall arise; this present of scorn must expire, in the succeeding After, and that will be my joyful resurrection above all these sorrows.
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The matter of proofe shall be Gods indulgence, grant, and judgement for his people in this case, of which many afflicted soules are hard to be perswaded, that the God of Heaven should be so sensible of,
The matter of proof shall be God's indulgence, grant, and judgement for his people in this case, of which many afflicted Souls Are hard to be persuaded, that the God of Heaven should be so sensible of,
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Gods notice of his peoples burdens within himselfe, his respect to the afflicted, and his carriage to their adversaries the instruments of their affliction. 1 That God tenderly accounts the burdens of his people heavie, may be evident from the notice and observation he takes of them, which is exact and full;
God's notice of his peoples burdens within himself, his respect to the afflicted, and his carriage to their Adversaries the Instruments of their affliction. 1 That God tenderly accounts the burdens of his people heavy, may be evident from the notice and observation he Takes of them, which is exact and full;
yet if seeing, considering and looking upon the afflictions of a people argue tendernesse, or if hearing, hearkning to their groanes prove a carefulnesse, or if telling the Pilgrims wandrings,
yet if seeing, considering and looking upon the afflictions of a people argue tenderness, or if hearing, Harkening to their groans prove a carefulness, or if telling the Pilgrim's wanderings,
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he speakes himselfe of mourning Ephraim, My bowels sound or are troubled for him, and it is said of him, his soule was grieved for Israel, straitned or shortned, put to distresse or paine from them;
he speaks himself of mourning Ephraim, My bowels found or Are troubled for him, and it is said of him, his soul was grieved for Israel, straitened or shortened, put to distress or pain from them;
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nay as if beeing God he could not be pitifull enough, because he could not suffer he sends his Son to bee made like unto his brethren in the flesh, that hee might bee feelingly mercifull to the tempted. 2 His care to measure and moderate the afflictions of his people, that they exceede not their strength,
nay as if being God he could not be pitiful enough, Because he could not suffer he sends his Son to be made like unto his brothers in the Flesh, that he might be feelingly merciful to the tempted. 2 His care to measure and moderate the afflictions of his people, that they exceed not their strength,
and gratious pleading for, all the hasty words, froward and unseemingly carriages of his children under their sad pressures, which fellow-creatures would scarce indure:
and gracious pleading for, all the hasty words, froward and unseemingly carriages of his children under their sad pressures, which fellow-creatures would scarce endure:
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although thou moovest mee against him to destroy, or swallow him without a cause? so hee excuseth all Jobs hasty language, which by his unfriendly comforters were turned to his reproach,
although thou movest me against him to destroy, or swallow him without a cause? so he excuseth all Jobs hasty language, which by his unfriendly Comforters were turned to his reproach,
and charged as brands of his hypocrisie, yet after all God giveth him this witnesse against his mistaken friends, Ye have not spoken of me the things that is right, as my servant Job hath:
and charged as brands of his hypocrisy, yet After all God gives him this witness against his mistaken Friends, You have not spoken of me the things that is right, as my servant Job hath:
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see it and judge of it in these particulars. 1 In his limiting and restraining the Adversaries which are his rod, that not a stroke more shall bee laid on but what hee commands himselfe for his childrens good:
see it and judge of it in these particulars. 1 In his limiting and restraining the Adversaries which Are his rod, that not a stroke more shall be laid on but what he commands himself for his Children's good:
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The wrath of man shall praise him, so farre therefore he will use it, but the remainder of wrath, that which takes away his praise, he will constraine; So he bounds Satan in afflicting Job, first touch not his body, then touch not his life;
The wrath of man shall praise him, so Far Therefore he will use it, but the remainder of wrath, that which Takes away his praise, he will constrain; So he bounds Satan in afflicting Job, First touch not his body, then touch not his life;
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God yeelds there is bitternesse in the afflictions of his servants, therefore he will not suffer them to overflow. 2 In his reproving of men for their unkind and mercilesse carriage to his chastened people;
God yields there is bitterness in the afflictions of his Servants, Therefore he will not suffer them to overflow. 2 In his reproving of men for their unkind and merciless carriage to his chastened people;
and no lesse then a sevenfold sacrifice can purge away their sinne or folly, and that too by the intercession of despised Iob, sure he is contrary to what hee reproves,
and no less then a sevenfold sacrifice can purge away their sin or folly, and that too by the Intercession of despised Job, sure he is contrary to what he reproves,
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and if mans folly thinke afflictions light, Gods wisedom accounts them heavie. 3 In discovering his wrathfull displeasure upon the persuers of his afflicted;
and if men folly think afflictions Light, God's Wisdom accounts them heavy. 3 In discovering his wrathful displeasure upon the persuers of his afflicted;
what matter were it, how afflictions were multiplied, if there were no burthen in them? but God is angry with them that increase the sorrowes of his chastened,
what matter were it, how afflictions were multiplied, if there were no burden in them? but God is angry with them that increase the sorrows of his chastened,
2. Why God giveth this Judgement of indulgence, and alloweth this carriage under their chastenings, the two great causes Efficient and Finall will soone determine.
2. Why God gives this Judgement of indulgence, and alloweth this carriage under their chastenings, the two great Causes Efficient and Final will soon determine.
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1 The Efficient is God-Love himself, who from eternity hath purposed the discovery of himself in the notion of his good wil and pleasure to these soules whom he thus indulgeth;
1 The Efficient is God-Love himself, who from eternity hath purposed the discovery of himself in the notion of his good will and pleasure to these Souls whom he thus indulgeth;
This love being declared in giving them to Christ, in accepting them into Covenant, in calling them out of the world by his Word and Spirit, in chastising them as children, must now looke to the perfecting of his purpose in their appointed glory:
This love being declared in giving them to christ, in accepting them into Covenant, in calling them out of the world by his Word and Spirit, in chastising them as children, must now look to the perfecting of his purpose in their appointed glory:
& pitieth them, when they are pained, and indulgeth them, when they begin to faint, and discovereth thoughts of compassiō to their griefs, when they think themselves forsaken.
& Pitieth them, when they Are pained, and indulgeth them, when they begin to faint, and Discovereth thoughts of compassion to their griefs, when they think themselves forsaken.
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2. The End which God aimes at no lesse necessitates this present judgement, and in respect of us is twofold onely that I shall now touch. 1 More generally for all, to leave a rule of truth unto his creatures, therby to order their judgements and affections what to think and what to doe to their brethren in like case of afflictions:
2. The End which God aims At no less necessitates this present judgement, and in respect of us is twofold only that I shall now touch. 1 More generally for all, to leave a Rule of truth unto his creatures, thereby to order their Judgments and affections what to think and what to do to their brothers in like case of afflictions:
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for God doth not judge so because it is truth, but it is truth, because hee doth judge so, he makes truth in his creatures, he findes none else to steere himselfe by:
for God does not judge so Because it is truth, but it is truth, Because he does judge so, he makes truth in his creatures, he finds none Else to steer himself by:
and beheld and no man would know him, no man cared for his soule, then he can see and say, O Lord thou art my portion and my refuge, thou carest for me, and countest my burthen heavie.
and beheld and no man would know him, no man cared for his soul, then he can see and say, Oh Lord thou art my portion and my refuge, thou Carest for me, and countest my burden heavy.
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Thus therefore God sheweth his certaine judgement of his peoples chastenings, that in case of creature comfort failing to shew himselfe to be above all, that it might be a standing cordiall to the afflicted soule.
Thus Therefore God shows his certain judgement of his peoples chastenings, that in case of creature Comfort failing to show himself to be above all, that it might be a standing cordial to the afflicted soul.
It doth not gainesay Gods gratious indulgence to afflict his people. Three things God eyes, Their sinne, Their profit, His owne Covenant, all which inforce the unin of Gods indulgence and correction.
It does not gainsay God's gracious indulgence to afflict his people. Three things God eyes, Their sin, Their profit, His own Covenant, all which enforce the unin of God's indulgence and correction.
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All the grief is sin, which either hath provoked this painfull chastisement, or at least made a way for it, that the glory of God may appeare in the manifestation of sins bitternesse by it.
All the grief is since, which either hath provoked this painful chastisement, or At least made a Way for it, that the glory of God may appear in the manifestation of Sins bitterness by it.
It is usuall with God to put gall and wormwood upon sins desired Teat, to wean his peoples affections from it, that they might feel it the bitternesse of their soules, and hate it.
It is usual with God to put Gall and wormwood upon Sins desired Teat, to wean his peoples affections from it, that they might feel it the bitterness of their Souls, and hate it.
when Idols have no better companions but bread of adversity, and water of affliction, they shall have a quick dispatch from the chastened souls, with indignation they shall say, Get ye hence.
when Idols have no better Sodales but bred of adversity, and water of affliction, they shall have a quick dispatch from the chastened Souls, with Indignation they shall say, Get you hence.
3. To render sin lesse pernitious or destructive, and to give the speedier, and the surer death unto it, God grieves the soule, which he so much tenders;
3. To render since less pernicious or destructive, and to give the speedier, and the Surer death unto it, God grieves the soul, which he so much tenders;
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and then enter into his glory? The Apostle no lesse for the generall state of Christians affirmeth, We must through much tribulalation enter into the Kingdome of God.
and then enter into his glory? The Apostle no less for the general state of Christians Affirmeth, We must through much tribulalation enter into the Kingdom of God.
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Therefore in the midst of all the stripes he speakes of to be laid on the seed of David, the children of promise, he orders and measures all by his covenant and truth to them:
Therefore in the midst of all the stripes he speaks of to be laid on the seed of David, the children of promise, he order and measures all by his Covenant and truth to them:
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2. Another inference floweth from the former truth, if chastenings be grievous to the souls, whom yet God indulgeth, dreadfull, astonishing, confounding and intolerable must judgements be upon the souls that God abhorreth;
2. another Inference flows from the former truth, if chastenings be grievous to the Souls, whom yet God indulgeth, dreadful, astonishing, confounding and intolerable must Judgments be upon the Souls that God abhorreth;
Woe then to those inhabitants of the earth upon whom judgement is powred forth before the Lord, no wonder if Cain cry out, My punishment is greater then I can beare.
Woe then to those inhabitants of the earth upon whom judgement is poured forth before the Lord, no wonder if Cain cry out, My punishment is greater then I can bear.
and grant their grief? Sinners then are they, who sute not with him in judgement and affection about this matter. Three sins I shall touch to discover them,
and grant their grief? Sinners then Are they, who suit not with him in judgement and affection about this matter. Three Sins I shall touch to discover them,
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naturall light con•u•es that Stoicisme, there can be no patience where there is no sense of evill, much more divine judgement and practice to the creature.
natural Light con•u•es that Stoicism, there can be no patience where there is no sense of evil, much more divine judgement and practice to the creature.
The content of all their living fellow-creatures will convince the first, and the experience of all the hardened rout will teach the last, that they are sinners;
The content of all their living fellow-creatures will convince the First, and the experience of all the hardened rout will teach the last, that they Are Sinners;
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2. If Gods thoughts and carriage toward his peoples sufferings, be a rule for ours among our selves, then the tendernesse and indulgence of his, taxeth the harshnesse and stiffnesse of ours toward Gods afflicted to be transgression:
2. If God's thoughts and carriage towards his peoples sufferings, be a Rule for ours among our selves, then the tenderness and indulgence of his, Taxes the harshness and stiffness of ours towards God's afflicted to be Transgression:
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& more eminently in aggravating, or adding thereunto ▪ of the one the Widow-Church complaineth, Is it nothing to you all ye that passe by? Hardhearted passengers, mercilesse spectators, doe ye look aside from the afflicted? So it is sometimes, the slipping foot, which is wrencht and grieved, is as a lamp despised, or a light going out very unsavoury in the thought of him that is at ease.
& more eminently in aggravating, or adding thereunto ▪ of the one the Widow-Church Complaineth, Is it nothing to you all you that pass by? Hardhearted passengers, merciless spectators, do you look aside from the afflicted? So it is sometime, the slipping foot, which is wrenched and grieved, is as a lamp despised, or a Light going out very unsavoury in the Thought of him that is At ease.
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and complaines sadly, My friends scorn m•, but mine eye powreth out teares unto God. The last is the greatest sin to adde to that affliction wch they should ease,
and complains sadly, My Friends scorn m•, but mine eye poureth out tears unto God. The last is the greatest since to add to that affliction which they should ease,
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and this not unusuall in friends of the better sort, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, Church-friends, men of skill and understanding to speak for God, Christian-friends, from whom Gods afflicted do expect support;
and this not unusual in Friends of the better sort, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, Church-friends, men of skill and understanding to speak for God, Christian friends, from whom God's afflicted do expect support;
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nothing more odious then hypocrisie toward God to Job, and yet he is made to own it by his friends. 2. By making God an enemy to the afflicted, urging his power and justice against his chastened, to kill them, which he puts forth to support and save them.
nothing more odious then hypocrisy towards God to Job, and yet he is made to own it by his Friends. 2. By making God an enemy to the afflicted, urging his power and Justice against his chastened, to kill them, which he puts forth to support and save them.
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It is Jobs defence, and a just one, Will you speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him? Gods name must not be pretended falsly against the poorest creature.
It is Jobs defence, and a just one, Will you speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him? God's name must not be pretended falsely against the Poorest creature.
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and Rachel in the second, when she refused comfort, and undervalues Gods sweet indulgence. Sinners against God are they whom either severity in the rod doth not humble;
and Rachel in the second, when she refused Comfort, and undervalues God's sweet indulgence. Sinners against God Are they whom either severity in the rod does not humble;
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LEt this then be granted, that God doth weigh the burdens of his afflicted, and tenderly allow them griefe under their sad pressures, two duties will be inforced upon Christians hence, one towards Gods chastened ones, the other respects themselves.
LEt this then be granted, that God does weigh the burdens of his afflicted, and tenderly allow them grief under their sad pressures, two duties will be enforced upon Christians hence, one towards God's chastened ones, the other respects themselves.
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see we then our brethren scourged, some groaning under sense of wrath and sad desertion, others wrackt with grinding pain, some wasted with pining sicknes, others pained with sores and breaches on their flesh, some in wants, some in wandrings, exiled from their house & home, some spoiled of goods & some of name,
see we then our brothers scourged, Some groaning under sense of wrath and sad desertion, Others wracked with grinding pain, Some wasted with pining sickness, Others pained with sores and Breaches on their Flesh, Some in Wants, Some in wanderings, exiled from their house & home, Some spoiled of goods & Some of name,
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Doth God looke upon such in pity? doth he grant their bitternesse and allow their moanes? And should we stand aloof off as bowel-lesse spectators? or else look off, that it may not move us? or else slight it with a tush, its nothing? or else unkindly charge it as good enough for them,
Does God look upon such in pity? does he grant their bitterness and allow their moans? And should we stand aloof off as bowel-lesse spectators? or Else look off, that it may not move us? or Else slight it with a tush, its nothing? or Else unkindly charge it as good enough for them,
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Accord we ought with God in a pitifull judgment, sense and carriage toward his distressed; think as Christ thinks their burdens heavie, feele as Christ feeles their smart with them,
Accord we ought with God in a pitiful judgement, sense and carriage towards his distressed; think as christ thinks their burdens heavy, feel as christ feels their smart with them,
or be content to deny their interest in Gods eternall love, thus speakes the Apostle, Put ye on, as the Elect of God, holy and beloved, bowells of mercies;
or be content to deny their Interest in God's Eternal love, thus speaks the Apostle, Put you on, as the Elect of God, holy and Beloved, bowels of Mercies;
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no fuller Emblem of pity, tendrest pity, then bowells, yorning, and sounding bowells: but the putting on of these adds yet more propriety and measure of this grace;
no fuller Emblem of pity, Tenderest pity, then bowels, yorning, and sounding bowels: but the putting on of these adds yet more propriety and measure of this grace;
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and put them on all over you from top to toe, it is a robe long and large enough, bowells upon head, let minde and thoughts bee bowells, the tenderest mercies, bowels upon face, the eare bowells, pitifull when it heares their sorrowes, the eye bowells in looking and weeping over them, the tongue bowells in speaking tenderly and sweetly to them, bowells upon all the members, the hand bowells pitifully to support,
and put them on all over you from top to toe, it is a robe long and large enough, bowels upon head, let mind and thoughts be bowels, the Tenderest Mercies, bowels upon face, the ear bowels, pitiful when it hears their sorrows, the eye bowels in looking and weeping over them, the tongue bowels in speaking tenderly and sweetly to them, bowels upon all the members, the hand bowels pitifully to support,
These thoughts may perhaps quicken us to this. 1 It is the Law of Christ, that wee should thus beare each others burthens, what Christian then will not submitt? 2. It may bee our owne condition to come into the afflicted soules stead, what bowells then should we desire? 3 It is an evidence of Election, the state of grace,
These thoughts may perhaps quicken us to this. 1 It is the Law of christ, that we should thus bear each Others burdens, what Christian then will not submit? 2. It may be our own condition to come into the afflicted Souls stead, what bowels then should we desire? 3 It is an evidence of Election, the state of grace,
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and who would not gladly be found there? It is duty from Christs command, It is equity from our owne lot ▪ It is comfort from the evidence of a greater good:
and who would not gladly be found there? It is duty from Christ command, It is equity from our own lot ▪ It is Comfort from the evidence of a greater good:
2. This Gods indulgence teacheth the chastened themselves some duty under the rod in returne to the hand that smites them, hereunto our next counsaile is to drive them;
2. This God's indulgence Teaches the chastened themselves Some duty under the rod in return to the hand that smites them, hereunto our next counsel is to drive them;
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sutable demeanour to a chastening Father is the duty, that doth concerne us, and Gods allowance is command and direction enough for us in the present case.
suitable demeanour to a chastening Father is the duty, that does concern us, and God's allowance is command and direction enough for us in the present case.
and accordingly varietie of affections are suted to them. 1 Judgements are the terriblest of evills that God inflcts, killing evills therefore paraphrased by tempests, whirlewinds, thunderings from heaven and roaring of lyons, whereunto trembling in the creature is the duty suted, The lyon hath roared, who will not feare? when evills issue from Almighty wrath, creature hearts must feare,
and accordingly variety of affections Are suited to them. 1 Judgments Are the terriblest of evils that God inflcts, killing evils Therefore paraphrased by tempests, whirlwinds, thunderings from heaven and roaring of lyons, whereunto trembling in the creature is the duty suited, The Lion hath roared, who will not Fear? when evils issue from Almighty wrath, creature hearts must Fear,
so grace, and gracious spirits indure and thrive under fiery tortures, when drossy formality, and guilded grace vanish and die away in such scorching tryalls.
so grace, and gracious spirits endure and thrive under fiery tortures, when drossy formality, and Guilded grace vanish and die away in such scorching trials.
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Iust and due to this kinde of troubles is the practise and advise of those heavenly Ministers, the highest joy and not least of griefs is now the meetest, and most honours Christ;
Just and due to this kind of Troubles is the practice and Advice of those heavenly Ministers, the highest joy and not least of griefs is now the meetest, and most honours christ;
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when for his sake by cruell mockings, scourgings, bonds, imprisonments, by stoning, sawing, wandring, and killing the faith and holinesse of Saints shall be tried, not to give place for a moment,
when for his sake by cruel mockings, scourgings, bonds, imprisonments, by stoning, sawing, wandering, and killing the faith and holiness of Saints shall be tried, not to give place for a moment,
the spirit of glory, which mounts up the soule above all these terrors, and makes it sit and sing aloft, is most honnorable and sutable for this state;
the Spirit of glory, which mounts up the soul above all these terrors, and makes it fit and sing aloft, is most honourable and suitable for this state;
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all which naturally and properly teach griefe unto the chastened soule, for grieving its father; and no lesse is godly sorrow due in this case, than glory in the former:
all which naturally and properly teach grief unto the chastened soul, for grieving its father; and no less is godly sorrow due in this case, than glory in the former:
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And to the lamenting mother, weeping to excesse over her lost children, this word is given, Refraine thy voyce from weeping, and thine eyes from teares:
And to the lamenting mother, weeping to excess over her lost children, this word is given, Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears:
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extraordinary cases and excesse in sorrow do not prejudice ordinary and measured rules of God; yet I shall reply to the severall instances. 1 To Aarons case, it was extraordinary,
extraordinary cases and excess in sorrow do not prejudice ordinary and measured rules of God; yet I shall reply to the several instances. 1 To Aaron's case, it was extraordinary,
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therefore not exemplary in ordinary scourges: Two great reasons are evident of griefs prohibition here. 1 Its opposition to Gods glory, which hee had now by a dreadfull judgement gotten to himselfe upon vile creatures that did profane his Holinesse;
Therefore not exemplary in ordinary scourges: Two great Reasons Are evident of griefs prohibition Here. 1 Its opposition to God's glory, which he had now by a dreadful judgement got to himself upon vile creatures that did profane his Holiness;
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so Heaven is invited to rejoyce over the ruines of Antichrist. 2 Its inconsistency with Gods service, which lay upon the hands of his ministers at that time;
so Heaven is invited to rejoice over the ruins of Antichrist. 2 Its inconsistency with God's service, which lay upon the hands of his Ministers At that time;
Now the notions of Father and Child in this matter, the one inflicting and the other suffering, must regulate both in their severall respects, the one in smiting, the other in bearing and grieving.
Now the notions of Father and Child in this matter, the one inflicting and the other suffering, must regulate both in their several respects, the one in smiting, the other in bearing and grieving.
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A child then smitten of his father, may and must grieve, as becomes himself: a grief with shame, a grief with feare, a grief with subjection, beseems a child.
A child then smitten of his father, may and must grieve, as becomes himself: a grief with shame, a grief with Fear, a grief with subjection, beseems a child.
1. Shame and sorrow, this for smart, and that for sinne against a Father, God requires in the case of Miriam, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven dayes? Shame is as due for offence to fathers,
1. Shame and sorrow, this for smart, and that for sin against a Father, God requires in the case of Miriam, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? Shame is as due for offence to Father's,
It is Jobs strain under his pressures, espying the love that put him to grief, Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Loves wounds and slaughter makes no enemies;
It is Jobs strain under his pressures, espying the love that put him to grief, Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Loves wounds and slaughter makes no enemies;
and if, by divine Oracle, Sufficient for the day, be the evill thereof, (so Christ metes our affliction by the day, not to over-presse his suffering members) then sufficient for that day, is the care and sorrow of it;
and if, by divine Oracle, Sufficient for the day, be the evil thereof, (so christ metes our affliction by the day, not to overpress his suffering members) then sufficient for that day, is the care and sorrow of it;
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present, not future succeeding, wasting or consuming sighes that he requireth: Manage the dayes trouble with proportion'd and sutable care and sadnesse.
present, not future succeeding, wasting or consuming sighs that he requires: Manage the days trouble with proportioned and suitable care and sadness.
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I shall leave thee, Christian heart, with this note to chew upon the rest, It is the hardest and sweetest work for Christians to keep close to present duty.
I shall leave thee, Christian heart, with this note to chew upon the rest, It is the Hardest and Sweetest work for Christians to keep close to present duty.
and as children to their fathers aim, with holy change and fullest reformation; and as children to their fathers bounds, with eye to present time for present duty:
and as children to their Father's aim, with holy change and Fullest Reformation; and as children to their Father's bounds, with eye to present time for present duty:
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and what more absolute misery, then in the depth of sorrows to be denied pitie? Alas, deare heart, thy right and left hand comforts from the creature fail.
and what more absolute misery, then in the depth of sorrows to be denied pity? Alas, deer heart, thy right and left hand comforts from the creature fail.
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But, O thou chastended of the Lord, thy God stands by thee, he tells the steppes of thy wandrings, he bottles and books up thy tears, he weigheth thine affliction in scales,
But, Oh thou chastended of the Lord, thy God Stands by thee, he tells the steps of thy wanderings, he bottles and books up thy tears, he weigheth thine affliction in scales,
though creatures prove a lie, stones in stead of men, and oppressors in stead of friends, they think it glory in revenge to pursue a Flea, a weak thing that cannot resist them,
though creatures prove a lie, stones in stead of men, and Oppressors's in stead of Friends, they think it glory in revenge to pursue a Flay, a weak thing that cannot resist them,
yet God is truth and the same for ever, his power and grace and faithfulnesse are one undivided beeing, he will not so glory over his poore, weake chastened ones,
yet God is truth and the same for ever, his power and grace and faithfulness Are one undivided being, he will not so glory over his poor, weak chastened ones,
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but will put strength within them, and make them stand under their burdens, his strength shal be theirs to make them more the conquerors over all afflictions, for hee knowes their griefs:
but will put strength within them, and make them stand under their burdens, his strength shall be theirs to make them more the conquerors over all afflictions, for he knows their griefs:
resolve then, Christian, and say, though creature-comforts faile, and creature-power doth rather oppresse than ease me, yet I will rejoyce in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation, he pitieth and will heale me.
resolve then, Christian, and say, though Creature comforts fail, and creature-power does rather oppress than ease me, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation, he Pitieth and will heal me.
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So great hath beene the evidence of the good of such afflictions, that the Holy ones of God have made it their petition in the fornace, Lord let thy scourge abide, and sinne be gone;
So great hath been the evidence of the good of such afflictions, that the Holy ones of God have made it their petition in the furnace, Lord let thy scourge abide, and sin be gone;
and hast an eternall spirit, and everlasting hopes presented? Let this refresh thee, thy paines are shorter lived then thou art, thy hopes outreach them,
and hast an Eternal Spirit, and everlasting hope's presented? Let this refresh thee, thy pains Are shorter lived then thou art, thy hope's outreach them,
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THE SECOND PART. Of the gaine of Chastenings. Neverthelesse afterward it yeeldeth the peaceable fruit of rigteousnesse unto them that are exercised thereby.
THE SECOND PART. Of the gain of Chastenings. Nevertheless afterwards it yields the peaceable fruit of Righteousness unto them that Are exercised thereby.
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He therefore suddenly corrects such misconceits, by adding an assertion of its after gaine, commending it to faith to bee realized and setled in the soule,
He Therefore suddenly corrects such misconceits, by adding an assertion of its After gain, commending it to faith to be realized and settled in the soul,
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All chastenings (however painfull, yet) are indeede very gainefull things, or more largely in the Apostles owne termes, All hastenings for the afterwards yeeldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousnesse unto them that are exercised thereby.
All chastenings (however painful, yet) Are indeed very gainful things, or more largely in the Apostles own terms, All hastenings for the afterwards yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them that Are exercised thereby.
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The subject in this proposition, is the Root, or Rise of all this gaine, and it is onely the dry Rod, that Chastening, which was opened in the foregoing part;
The Subject in this proposition, is the Root, or Rise of all this gain, and it is only the dry Rod, that Chastening, which was opened in the foregoing part;
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2. In the Attribute severall particulars fall under inquirie. 1 The gaine selfe. 2 The condition unto which it is designed. 3 The season of its returne. 4 The manner of its rise from the former stocke.
2. In the Attribute several particulars fallen under inquiry. 1 The gain self. 2 The condition unto which it is designed. 3 The season of its return. 4 The manner of its rise from the former stock.
unlesse specified by some adjunct, Fruit of sinne, or Fruit of our owne doings, &c. Two cosinderations it imports which doe much commend this gaine. 1. Sweetnesse of goodnesse;
unless specified by Some adjunct, Fruit of sin, or Fruit of our own doings, etc. Two cosinderations it imports which do much commend this gain. 1. Sweetness of Goodness;
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it is therfore a common paraphrase of a sweet & good successe, They shall bring forth fruit, when the Spirit would describe the prosperous condition of any:
it is Therefore a Common Paraphrase of a sweet & good success, They shall bring forth fruit, when the Spirit would describe the prosperous condition of any:
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so not one sweet or good can bee the fruit of chastening compleatly, but the harvest and crop of many goods and sweets: so that the weight of this generall word commends thus farre the gaine of chastenings, It is a full cup of all good things for soules delight;
so not one sweet or good can be the fruit of chastening completely, but the harvest and crop of many goods and sweets: so that the weight of this general word commends thus Far the gain of chastenings, It is a full cup of all good things for Souls delight;
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2. The speciall nature of this gaine is Righteousnesse, the fruit is therefore specified lest any doubt its goodnesse, it is fruit of Righteousnesse; This specification is not from Earth, it is not fruit of ground,
2. The special nature of this gain is Righteousness, the fruit is Therefore specified lest any doubt its Goodness, it is fruit of Righteousness; This specification is not from Earth, it is not fruit of ground,
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In the proper use of it there be two significats. 1 Gods work upon us, changing our conditions, not our natures, wiping out our guilt, not our staines, which is the gift of righteousnesse or our justification in and by the Lord our righteousnesse.
In the proper use of it there be two significats. 1 God's work upon us, changing our conditions, not our nature's, wiping out our guilt, not our stains, which is the gift of righteousness or our justification in and by the Lord our righteousness.
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In its parts or members described, it is knowledge of God, faith in God, love to God, walking with God exactly in the right way and due seasons of his worship;
In its parts or members described, it is knowledge of God, faith in God, love to God, walking with God exactly in the right Way and due seasons of his worship;
it is obedience, meeknesse, patience, contentednesse, humility, bowels, chastity, goodnesse, upright conversation, and whatever else is required to the integrity of a Christian, with these fruits of righteousnesse the Apostle praies the Church of God may bee filled by Christ Iesus:
it is Obedience, meekness, patience, contentedness, humility, bowels, chastity, Goodness, upright Conversation, and whatever Else is required to the integrity of a Christian, with these fruits of righteousness the Apostle prays the Church of God may be filled by christ Iesus:
Againe in the figurative or metonymicall use of this terme, it notes all the insaperable adjuncts and consequents of this righteousnesse, in short, eternall life, kingdome of glory, throne and crown of righteousnesse,
Again in the figurative or metonymical use of this term, it notes all the insaperable adjuncts and consequents of this righteousness, in short, Eternal life, Kingdom of glory, throne and crown of righteousness,
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who can denie in reason, this raine of righteousnesse to be showres of greater grace and following glory upon their obedience? Like is the use of it here, adn therefore we open to its largest bounds.
who can deny in reason, this rain of righteousness to be showers of greater grace and following glory upon their Obedience? Like is the use of it Here, Adn Therefore we open to its Largest bounds.
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but more that this fruit is Righteousnesse. The name and thing are of divine originall, so that fruit of righteousnesse must be fruit of God, that is, excellent fruit;
but more that this fruit is Righteousness. The name and thing Are of divine original, so that fruit of righteousness must be fruit of God, that is, excellent fruit;
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And is not this excellent fruit? Would any but a beast grudge to be whipt into God, into the divine nature, into the image of Christ? Who would not be willing to be scourged and beaten into heaven, into glory, into life from the wayes of death? These are the sure gain of chastenings, but yet more good.
And is not this excellent fruit? Would any but a beast grudge to be whipped into God, into the divine nature, into the image of christ? Who would not be willing to be scourged and beaten into heaven, into glory, into life from the ways of death? These Are the sure gain of chastenings, but yet more good.
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and trouble, and vexation upon a suffering flesh. 3. Doubts, and feares, and terrours, arising from both the former, in a tender and afflicted soul: in all is great bitternesse.
and trouble, and vexation upon a suffering Flesh. 3. Doubts, and fears, and terrors, arising from both the former, in a tender and afflicted soul: in all is great bitterness.
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great peace issuing from that right frame of heart, conforme to Gods Law, takes away all offence, no reigning griefe to such. 1. This turnes frownes of God into smiles,
great peace issuing from that right frame of heart, conform to God's Law, Takes away all offence, no reigning grief to such. 1. This turns frowns of God into smiles,
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Peace then is Gods smile and favour fixt on his chastened, righteous seed. 2. This peace hath a good or vertue in it contrary to all diseases, maladies,
Peace then is God's smile and favour fixed on his chastened, righteous seed. 2. This peace hath a good or virtue in it contrary to all diseases, maladies,
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this is a shelter against the storme, and shade against the scorching Sunne; there is no malady whereunto this is not a suted remedy, it comforts all sorrowes,
this is a shelter against the storm, and shade against the scorching Sun; there is no malady whereunto this is not a suited remedy, it comforts all sorrows,
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and wipes away all teares from the eyes of Gods chastened children. By this David may be kept secure, sleeping in the siege of ten thousand adversaries;
and wipes away all tears from the eyes of God's chastened children. By this David may be kept secure, sleeping in the siege of ten thousand Adversaries;
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it is so sweetly stiled, the service, work, or effect of righteousnesse is assurance. It doth indeed assure God, assure life, assure deliverance, assure glory to the soule against all cavils;
it is so sweetly styled, the service, work, or Effect of righteousness is assurance. It does indeed assure God, assure life, assure deliverance, assure glory to the soul against all cavils;
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2. THe character or condition of those souls, who onely find this fruit of the rod, is thus exprest in the Text, To them that are exercised thereby, to them this fruit is yeelded from the rod;
2. THe character or condition of those Souls, who only find this fruit of the rod, is thus expressed in the Text, To them that Are exercised thereby, to them this fruit is yielded from the rod;
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It will be fit therefore to see what is in the letter, and then take more seriously to thought the matter intended. Three termes there are in this clause. 1. The Subject, the men here pointed at. 2. The Condition, Exercise. 3. The Occasion,
It will be fit Therefore to see what is in the Letter, and then take more seriously to Thought the matter intended. Three terms there Are in this clause. 1. The Subject, the men Here pointed At. 2. The Condition, Exercise. 3. The Occasion,
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It must needs therefore have an active signification implied here to this purpose, To them that are exercised thereby, that is, all such as by the rod are provoked and stirred up to exercise themselves duly under Gods chastening, for obtaining the fruit promised;
It must needs Therefore have an active signification implied Here to this purpose, To them that Are exercised thereby, that is, all such as by the rod Are provoked and stirred up to exercise themselves duly under God's chastening, for obtaining the fruit promised;
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so that not onely passion is here noted, a meere suffering of pain, but action, stirring and Christian exercise moved by the rod, to work together with it for the desired fruit. This is in the letter.
so that not only passion is Here noted, a mere suffering of pain, but actium, stirring and Christian exercise moved by the rod, to work together with it for the desired fruit. This is in the Letter.
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what may this exercise be, whereupon depends so much advantage to Christians? The discovery of two things, the Manner and Matter of this action, will satisfie that quaere, both which will be supplied from the words duly weighed. 1. The manner of this action (because the shortest) shall be first touched, to shew how Christians should buckle themselves to this work;
what may this exercise be, whereupon depends so much advantage to Christians? The discovery of two things, the Manner and Matter of this actium, will satisfy that quaere, both which will be supplied from the words duly weighed. 1. The manner of this actium (Because the Shortest) shall be First touched, to show how Christians should buckle themselves to this work;
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The very word of Exercise teacheth this in three particulars. 1. The originall expression issueth from a term denoting Nakednesse, or a naked man, and therefore hath been properly used in prophane Authours, to set forth such exercises, which men acted in their shirts,
The very word of Exercise Teaches this in three particulars. 1. The original expression issueth from a term denoting Nakedness, or a naked man, and Therefore hath been properly used in profane Authors, to Set forth such exercises, which men acted in their shirts,
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holy activity and sweat of the browes, great intention, and fervencie of spirit become the practitioner in this work, to gaine the prize, and obtain the fruit promised:
holy activity and sweat of the brows, great intention, and fervency of Spirit become the practitioner in this work, to gain the prize, and obtain the fruit promised:
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2. Exercise in this place notes frequencie of action, it is no working by spurts and fits, that will make a man thrive in this way, or become eminently fruitfull:
2. Exercise in this place notes frequency of actium, it is no working by spurts and fits, that will make a man thrive in this Way, or become eminently fruitful:
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As in all the wayes and works of God, constancie crownes the action, In those is continuance, and we shall be saved: continuance and salvation are yoaked;
As in all the ways and works of God, constancy crowns the actium, In those is Continuance, and we shall be saved: Continuance and salvation Are yoked;
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so no lesse in this, He that endureth to the end shall be saved, that is, he that abides in bearing, in doing, in working after Gods mind under the rod, the safe fruit of righteousnesse, life and peace, shall be to that exercised soule.
so no less in this, He that Endureth to the end shall be saved, that is, he that abides in bearing, in doing, in working After God's mind under the rod, the safe fruit of righteousness, life and peace, shall be to that exercised soul.
2. To come to that, Let us diligently consult the text againe, it is said, they are exercised by it, that is, by this chastening they are awakened, provoked,
2. To come to that, Let us diligently consult the text again, it is said, they Are exercised by it, that is, by this chastening they Are awakened, provoked,
Now both the Rise or Incentive to this labour in the rod, and the end of it, which is here expressed Righteousnesse or Holines in God, sweetly point out unto us together the variety of work that must take us up for exercise in this case.
Now both the Rise or Incentive to this labour in the rod, and the end of it, which is Here expressed Righteousness or Holiness in God, sweetly point out unto us together the variety of work that must take us up for exercise in this case.
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Hence then wee may gather the exercise that doth concerne us is threefold. 1 About the rod that smarts. 2 About our hearts that feele. 3 About God that doth inflict and chasten. 1. Much worke there is to doe about the rod, if wee expect the appointed end,
Hence then we may gather the exercise that does concern us is threefold. 1 About the rod that smarts. 2 About our hearts that feel. 3 About God that does inflict and chasten. 1. Much work there is to do about the rod, if we expect the appointed end,
for there is a voyce or speech in every chastening, and a speciall duty is it to understand the meaning of the rod, which yet cannot be had, without hearkening or listening thereunto:
for there is a voice or speech in every chastening, and a special duty is it to understand the meaning of the rod, which yet cannot be had, without Harkening or listening thereunto:
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upon a wise heart that would have profit by chastening, The Lords voice cryeth to the city (the wise will see his name in it) heare ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.
upon a wise heart that would have profit by chastening, The lords voice Cries to the City (the wise will see his name in it) hear you the rod, and who hath appointed it.
vengeance absolute of wrath it takes up on reprobates for their rebellion, but onely a smart exaction or correction of love upon his chosen, to convince them of former errors,
vengeance absolute of wrath it Takes up on Reprobates for their rebellion, but only a smart exaction or correction of love upon his chosen, to convince them of former errors,
therefore is the chastened soules duty to heare, that is, to listen, to study out: and understand, and to beleeve what the Lord speakes in his chastenings.
Therefore is the chastened Souls duty to hear, that is, to listen, to study out: and understand, and to believe what the Lord speaks in his chastenings.
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These three words plainely are uttered in every scourge, and must be so heard, by the wise soule that would be fruitfull under the rod. 1. The stroke cries aloud unto the soule, Thou hast sinned, thou hast sinned;
These three words plainly Are uttered in every scourge, and must be so herd, by the wise soul that would be fruitful under the rod. 1. The stroke cries aloud unto the soul, Thou hast sinned, thou hast sinned;
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It was the cry of Israels fall before Ai to Joshua; Israel hath sinned, and no lesse Davids family troubles and Kingdom shakings sound in his eare, did the matter of Vriah: every chastening speakes the same to Gods Sonnes.
It was the cry of Israel's fallen before Ai to joshua; Israel hath sinned, and no less Davids family Troubles and Kingdom shakings found in his ear, did the matter of Uriah: every chastening speaks the same to God's Sons.
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3. The plaine voyce of the rod to the chastened soule is, Returne, Returne, because you strayed abroad, God sent out his appointed scourge after you, to call you home,
3. The plain voice of the rod to the chastened soul is, Return, Return, Because you strayed abroad, God sent out his appointed scourge After you, to call you home,
Correct me O Lord, and that in judgement, measur'd by the rule of thy saving truth, was the desire of a gratious soule, rather then bee left unrebuk't and hated.
Correct me Oh Lord, and that in judgement, measured by the Rule of thy Saving truth, was the desire of a gracious soul, rather then be left unrebuked and hated.
No hope of healing the wound, if the plaister lye not long enough, nor expectation of harvest by the husbandman, till winter bee past and the season come:
No hope of healing the wound, if the plaster lie not long enough, nor expectation of harvest by the husbandman, till winter be past and the season come:
and within your selves parly, What have we any more to doe with evill? Elihu sweetly notes this to Job in his affliction, Surely it is meete to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, J will not offend any more;
and within your selves parley, What have we any more to do with evil? Elihu sweetly notes this to Job in his affliction, Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have born chastisement, J will not offend any more;
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3. Imbrace the covenant of God for which the rod pleades, This is the message about which the scourge is sent, to teach you your folly in transgressing,
3. Embrace the Covenant of God for which the rod pleads, This is the message about which the scourge is sent, to teach you your folly in transgressing,
That rod which made Jacob stink in the nostrills of his Neighbours, tells him of his forgetfulnesse of his vow at Bethel, and mindes him to purge his family,
That rod which made Jacob stink in the nostrils of his Neighbours, tells him of his forgetfulness of his Voelli At Bethel, and minds him to purge his family,
Now being stir'd up and excited by the scourge, to this exercise, the Heart-work will be taken up in these particulars, Heart-weighing of the Rod, Heart-breaking under it, and Heart-bending to it;
Now being stirred up and excited by the scourge, to this exercise, the Heartwork will be taken up in these particulars, Heart-weighing of the Rod, Heartbreaking under it, and Heart-bending to it;
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in other termes if you will, to consider and cast in our thoughts the evill incumbent, what it is, whence it comes, by what provoked, to what intended, this is that heart-weighing mentioned.
in other terms if you will, to Consider and cast in our thoughts the evil incumbent, what it is, whence it comes, by what provoked, to what intended, this is that heart-weighing mentioned.
The Lord himself presseth this on some, Consider your wayes, when he pleads against them with his scourges, that is, Set your hearts on your wayes, bethink your selves what you have done to pull these burdens on you,
The Lord himself Presseth this on Some, Consider your ways, when he pleads against them with his scourges, that is, Set your hearts on your ways, bethink your selves what you have done to pull these burdens on you,
but of the foolish inconsiderate heart, that either sottishly neglects, or rashly runs over the study of affliction, there is as little hope it should be holy,
but of the foolish inconsiderate heart, that either sottishly neglects, or rashly runs over the study of affliction, there is as little hope it should be holy,
such a one is a sweet soile for holinesse, and a desired rest by God, to come and dwell there, and fill it with himselfe. Requisite is this heart-breaking exercise.
such a one is a sweet soil for holiness, and a desired rest by God, to come and dwell there, and fill it with himself. Requisite is this Heartbreaking exercise.
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Rebellious risings are these stones, carefull, lustfull thoughts and affections about the creature are these weeds, our hearts themselves unapt soile to nourish the seed of righteousnesse, all must be pickt,
Rebellious risings Are these stones, careful, lustful thoughts and affections about the creature Are these weeds, our hearts themselves unapt soil to nourish the seed of righteousness, all must be picked,
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and pluckt, and cleansed, that we may see the holy fruit abound. Circumcising and washing hearts so oft enjoyned, have the force of this duty in them;
and plucked, and cleansed, that we may see the holy fruit abound. Circumcising and washing hearts so oft enjoined, have the force of this duty in them;
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3. The last peece of our exercise concernes that God who is Father of his chastened, Lord and commander of the rod, to use it at his pleasure, to burn it when he will:
3. The last piece of our exercise concerns that God who is Father of his chastened, Lord and commander of the rod, to use it At his pleasure, to burn it when he will:
our work will be to eye God in all our afflictions, as the soveraigne that appoints them, that we may doe him honour, if we look to share in holinesse with him.
our work will be to eye God in all our afflictions, as the sovereign that appoints them, that we may do him honour, if we look to share in holiness with him.
It is Micahs expression upon Gods cry in his rod, The man of wisedome shall see thy name, that is, eye and take notice of Gods known and famous Majesty,
It is Micahs expression upon God's cry in his rod, The man of Wisdom shall see thy name, that is, eye and take notice of God's known and famous Majesty,
that of the Vulgar is wide from the letter, Salvation shall be to them that feare thy name, though the Jesuiticall glosse seekes to maintain it for good.
that of the vulgar is wide from the Letter, Salvation shall be to them that Fear thy name, though the Jesuitical gloss seeks to maintain it for good.
There is another reading which the Learned have, and our Translators expresse in their variations, Thy Name shall see that which indeed is, making it an Apostrophe to God, and intimating the reason of his cry unto the Citie, viz. his overseeing eye beholding what was there in being;
There is Another reading which the Learned have, and our Translators express in their variations, Thy Name shall see that which indeed is, making it an Apostrophe to God, and intimating the reason of his cry unto the city, viz. his overseeing eye beholding what was there in being;
therefore translated to expresse wisdome, so that we must read then, Wisedome shall see thy Name, but not unfitly translated here, The man of wisedome, that is, the solid substantiall wise man will eye the noted Majesty of God,
Therefore translated to express Wisdom, so that we must read then, Wisdom shall see thy Name, but not unfitly translated Here, The man of Wisdom, that is, the solid substantial wise man will eye the noted Majesty of God,
were this given unto God, that is, manifested to the world to be in him by his people, in their sutable demeanour to such a glory by their words, duties, wayes,
were this given unto God, that is, manifested to the world to be in him by his people, in their suitable demeanour to such a glory by their words, duties, ways,
obedience is a debt to glory, and is there glory in sinne, poore man, that thou shouldest obey it? or is there none in God, that thou deniest it him? Is shame become glory,
Obedience is a debt to glory, and is there glory in sin, poor man, that thou Shouldst obey it? or is there none in God, that thou deniest it him? Is shame become glory,
and glory shame? Thy sin thy God, and thy God baser in thy thoughts then sin? O abhorre thy selfe in dust and ashes, that God may yet be glorified in thee.
and glory shame? Thy since thy God, and thy God baser in thy thoughts then since? O abhor thy self in dust and Ashes, that God may yet be glorified in thee.
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Our profit indeede in righteousnesse and peace is the appointed end of chastening, but alasse the rod it selfe cannot give this, no strokes can beate grace into a soule, divine light and life and wisedome and power onely can effect this, to stamp holinesse to the Lord upon any soule;
Our profit indeed in righteousness and peace is the appointed end of chastening, but alas the rod it self cannot give this, no Strokes can beat grace into a soul, divine Light and life and Wisdom and power only can Effect this, to stamp holiness to the Lord upon any soul;
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Sum we up now the whole worke to take it at one view, The indispensable condition of the Saints receiving the full fruit of affliction is their activity,
Sum we up now the Whole work to take it At one view, The indispensable condition of the Saints receiving the full fruit of affliction is their activity,
Exercise they must to Godward in giving him his glory, by selfe abhorring, by justifying his scourge, by a worthy demeanour to him & by a faithful seeking of the blessed fruit of chastening from him;
Exercise they must to Godward in giving him his glory, by self abhorring, by justifying his scourge, by a worthy demeanour to him & by a faithful seeking of the blessed fruit of chastening from him;
this labour shall not be in vaine, the full crop is intail'd upon it, and inseparably follows it, in its appointed season; Afterward the sweet fruit abounds:
this labour shall not be in vain, the full crop is intailed upon it, and inseparably follows it, in its appointed season; Afterwards the sweet fruit abounds:
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3. ALL the helpe the text gives us to find out this season is in that one large expression, Afterward, which yet considered with the rest leaves us not unsatisfied.
3. ALL the help the text gives us to find out this season is in that one large expression, Afterwards, which yet considered with the rest leaves us not unsatisfied.
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It hath beene noted of the fruit fore-mentioned, that compleatly taken and in its compasse it is Grace and Glory, all the effects of Gods favour here begun,
It hath been noted of the fruit forementioned, that completely taken and in its compass it is Grace and Glory, all the effects of God's favour Here begun,
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But yet to give you a stricter account of this time-specifying expression, it is evident that it points at a future season for gaine, contradistinct unto that present of the paine of chastening,
But yet to give you a Stricter account of this time-specifying expression, it is evident that it points At a future season for gain, contradistinct unto that present of the pain of chastening,
1. In this afterward is carried the order of this fruits appearance, it succeedes, not foregoes, it is after, not before the paine and Christian exercise under it:
1. In this afterwards is carried the order of this fruits appearance, it succeeds, not foregoes, it is After, not before the pain and Christian exercise under it:
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it is at the very heeles of her travaile: (unlesse it be a crosse birth, whereof no feare in present case) so soone comes fruit of grace and peace upon the Christians travaile under the rod;
it is At the very heals of her travail: (unless it be a cross birth, whereof no Fear in present case) so soon comes fruit of grace and peace upon the Christians travail under the rod;
after their long rejection and many paines, when they beginne to exercise and labour under the rod and word indeede, As soone as Zion travelled, she brought forth her children, Nay if that be not soone enough after, take a neerer expression, Before shee travelled she brought forth,
After their long rejection and many pains, when they begin to exercise and labour under the rod and word indeed, As soon as Zion traveled, she brought forth her children, Nay if that be not soon enough After, take a nearer expression, Before she traveled she brought forth,
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3. In this afterward there is duration noted, it is a long afterward, when once its come, alwaies afterward doth this fruit abide with the exercised soule;
3. In this afterwards there is duration noted, it is a long afterwards, when once its come, always afterwards does this fruit abide with the exercised soul;
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What, doth the dry rod or smart upon the flesh, carry in it such spirituall effects as righteousnesse, &c. or else how can it give them forth? It is firmly asserted in the text, Chastening yeelds this fruit, which that wee may take aright, two things are to bee remembred concerning chastening. 1 The materiall part of it, which is nothing but the smart. 2 The formall part,
What, does the dry rod or smart upon the Flesh, carry in it such spiritual effects as righteousness, etc. or Else how can it give them forth? It is firmly asserted in the text, Chastening yields this fruit, which that we may take aright, two things Are to be remembered Concerning chastening. 1 The material part of it, which is nothing but the smart. 2 The formal part,
and that is the spirit of the rod, or the spirituall energie, which it receiveth from that Hand of power, holinesse, and grace that useth it toward the children of his bosome;
and that is the Spirit of the rod, or the spiritual energy, which it receives from that Hand of power, holiness, and grace that uses it towards the children of his bosom;
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as by its instrument it works privatively to take away stubbornnesse and indisposition unto righteousnesse; true, smart it selfe doth rather anger, but spirit and smart will make men yeeld.
as by its Instrument it works privatively to take away stubbornness and indisposition unto righteousness; true, smart it self does rather anger, but Spirit and smart will make men yield.
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and the Spirit through both perfects the effect, and leaves Gods image more eminently stampt upon the heart, that more exactly we might subject our selves to the Father of spirits and live.
and the Spirit through both perfects the Effect, and leaves God's image more eminently stamped upon the heart, that more exactly we might Subject our selves to the Father of spirits and live.
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the sum whereof is this, Gods chastenings, his smarting loving Rods for the afterward yeeld, that is, in their appointed time and manner, give the peaceable fruit of righteousnesse, both grace and blisse to them that are duly exercised by them.
the sum whereof is this, God's chastenings, his smarting loving Rods for the afterwards yield, that is, in their appointed time and manner, give the peaceable fruit of righteousness, both grace and bliss to them that Are duly exercised by them.
but some, and they the people of truths, whose souls are said to desire after Gods Name (for the rest abide wicked) these learn righteousnesse, this is their gain,
but Some, and they the people of truths, whose Souls Are said to desire After God's Name (for the rest abide wicked) these Learn righteousness, this is their gain,
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This also is his Oracle, He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing pretious seed, shall doubtlesse come again with rejoycing, bringing his sheaves with him.
This also is his Oracle, He that Goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
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It is good for me that I have been afflicted, saith David; and good for me, saith Job, and for me, saith Je•my, and for me, saith Daniel, and for us, say Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; all the Saints, Patriarchs, and Prophets, subscribe to this.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted, Says David; and good for me, Says Job, and for me, Says Je•my, and for me, Says daniel, and for us, say Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; all the Saints, Patriarchs, and prophets, subscribe to this.
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The same power that hath decreed the Winter stormes, and Summer calm, the cold and the hot, the wet and the dry, the frost and the thaw, to fit the earth that it may yeeld its strength to the labouring man in the time of harvest,
The same power that hath decreed the Winter storms, and Summer Cam, the cold and the hight, the wet and the dry, the frost and the thaw, to fit the earth that it may yield its strength to the labouring man in the time of harvest,
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In an higher and more excellent way hath he ordained, that the rod to the labouring & exercised Christian, should hasten and give out the sweet fruit of righteousnesse and peace in the appointed season.
In an higher and more excellent Way hath he ordained, that the rod to the labouring & exercised Christian, should hasten and give out the sweet fruit of righteousness and peace in the appointed season.
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HAving thus stated the Apostles Proposition, it will be profitable for us to gather those pretious truths that fall from it: foure fruitfull lessons I shall teach naturally issuing thence. 1. It being in the scope a correcting assertion, to allay the bitternesse of the former concerning present smart of chastening,
HAving thus stated the Apostles Proposition, it will be profitable for us to gather those precious truths that fallen from it: foure fruitful Lessons I shall teach naturally issuing thence. 1. It being in the scope a correcting assertion, to allay the bitterness of the former Concerning present smart of chastening,
and to rectifie misguided thoughts, that from sense might be ready to conclude, nothing but evill in the rod, learn this truth, A right & perfect judgment of the state of chastening, cannot be made from present sense, but from future successe.
and to rectify misguided thoughts, that from sense might be ready to conclude, nothing but evil in the rod, Learn this truth, A right & perfect judgement of the state of chastening, cannot be made from present sense, but from future success.
but faith makes Martyrs, gainers, and fruitfull, praisfull admirers of God in fiery tryalls: beleeve throughly, and then judge aright of Gods chastening providence.
but faith makes Martyrs, gainers, and fruitful, praiseful admirers of God in fiery trials: believe thoroughly, and then judge aright of God's chastening providence.
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The more exercise under affliction, the greater fruit to Gods people; the longest labour under the rod hath the largest income of peace and righteousnesse.
The more exercise under affliction, the greater fruit to God's people; the longest labour under the rod hath the Largest income of peace and righteousness.
for there is an appointed time for the kindly working of every affliction, and excesse in it may cut off a mans hands and barre from exercise, kill and not quicken to the work:
for there is an appointed time for the kindly working of every affliction, and excess in it may Cut off a men hands and bar from exercise, kill and not quicken to the work:
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while Christian spirits are spur'd to work, and quickned to labour by it, within these bounds the most continued labour brings forth the greatest crop;
while Christian spirits Are spurred to work, and quickened to labour by it, within these bounds the most continued labour brings forth the greatest crop;
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These suggestions will evince it. 1 Gods inlarged thoughts of tendernesse and respect to the long sufferings of his people, to have them relieved and eased;
These suggestions will evince it. 1 God's enlarged thoughts of tenderness and respect to the long sufferings of his people, to have them relieved and eased;
Note one instance to his deare Ierusalem, Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith the Lord, &c. for she hath received at the Lords hand double for all her sinnes.
Note one instance to his deer Ierusalem, Comfort you, Comfort you my people, Says the Lord, etc. for she hath received At the lords hand double for all her Sins.
For your double shame and confusion, they shall praise their portion; (it is usuall thus to change the person) as if he had said, ye shall be no loosers by your multiplyed afflictions,
For your double shame and confusion, they shall praise their portion; (it is usual thus to change the person) as if he had said, you shall be no Losers' by your multiplied afflictions,
but so to indure affliction, and manage it to the greatest advantage as may bee attained, to bring in the abundance of peace and righteousnesse, this will exercise the strongest Christians:
but so to endure affliction, and manage it to the greatest advantage as may be attained, to bring in the abundance of peace and righteousness, this will exercise the Strongest Christians:
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grown knowledge in the waies of God, grown faith, growne patience, growne experience, and grown strength in grace are needefull to a through exercise and a well managing of afflictions for the greatest advantage.
grown knowledge in the ways of God, grown faith, grown patience, grown experience, and grown strength in grace Are needful to a through exercise and a well managing of afflictions for the greatest advantage.
The wisedome of the Father would not put weake disciples upon the strong service of fasting while they were as old garments ready to teare upon every little stresse;
The Wisdom of the Father would not put weak Disciples upon the strong service of fasting while they were as old garments ready to tear upon every little stress;
nor would hee have them venture on the hard conflicts with the world, nor on the bitternesse of suffering untill they were indued with power from above.
nor would he have them venture on the hard conflicts with the world, nor on the bitterness of suffering until they were endued with power from above.
IT will not be amisse in the next place to glance a little light to sinners from this truth, that if they will open their eyes they may see their sinne and miserie to escape them.
IT will not be amiss in the next place to glance a little Light to Sinners from this truth, that if they will open their eyes they may see their sin and misery to escape them.
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nay not so much as say within themselves, What have I done? Absolutely stupefied are these, or willingly bent with Issachar to lye under every burden, and take no notice.
nay not so much as say within themselves, What have I done? Absolutely stupefied Are these, or willingly bent with Issachar to lie under every burden, and take no notice.
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It was much that Pagans should bestirre themselves in a storme more then Jonah, and bee his remembrancers to raise him from his sleep, that he might call upon his God;
It was much that Pagans should Bestir themselves in a storm more then Jonah, and be his remembrancers to raise him from his sleep, that he might call upon his God;
yet so then it was, but it cost him deare for it afterward, when he is imprisoned in the belly of hell, hee was taught throughly never to sleep out an affliction againe.
yet so then it was, but it cost him deer for it afterwards, when he is imprisoned in the belly of hell, he was taught thoroughly never to sleep out an affliction again.
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But habituated and accustomed idlenesse, is the provocation, upon which God returnes his heavie displeasure. I shall commend one word to these for their serious thoughts, a character of themselves,
But habituated and accustomed idleness, is the provocation, upon which God returns his heavy displeasure. I shall commend one word to these for their serious thoughts, a character of themselves,
then counter-working is sinne, when men shall give God blow for blow, and stroke for stroke, they are busie under the rod indeed, but wickedly imployed.
then counter-working is sin, when men shall give God blow for blow, and stroke for stroke, they Are busy under the rod indeed, but wickedly employed.
No great difficultie to evince this, seeing it is against the command for such returnes, as well as against the helps ministred by the rod, to make men fruitfull.
No great difficulty to evince this, seeing it is against the command for such returns, as well as against the helps ministered by the rod, to make men fruitful.
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Returne, returne, is Gods call upon every smiting, and no lesse the love, smart, and spirit of the rod given out to them that will make use of them, are sweet helps ingaging to work together with them, to bring forth the fruit of righteousnesse.
Return, return, is God's call upon every smiting, and no less the love, smart, and Spirit of the rod given out to them that will make use of them, Are sweet helps engaging to work together with them, to bring forth the fruit of righteousness.
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as for other scruples concerning these soules, I shall answer them among the cases. The greater, which is of strength and habituated obstinacie, is fatall;
as for other scruples Concerning these Souls, I shall answer them among the cases. The greater, which is of strength and habituated obstinacy, is fatal;
but to be suell for everlasting flames to feed upon. Consider the terrors of the Lord, that they may not be to destruction, but correction. Repent, or die.
but to be suell for everlasting flames to feed upon. Consider the terrors of the Lord, that they may not be to destruction, but correction. repent, or die.
To this noble Christian Exercise then under the Rod, is the work now to perswade men, necessity lyeth on us to be doing, either to escape (otherwise inevitable) destruction,
To this noble Christian Exercise then under the Rod, is the work now to persuade men, necessity lies on us to be doing, either to escape (otherwise inevitable) destruction,
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But alas, what flesh and blood can indure thus to labour in the fires? Who can set about that Rod-work, heart-work, God-work, when he is under the lash,
But alas, what Flesh and blood can endure thus to labour in the fires? Who can Set about that Rod-work, Heartwork, God-work, when he is under the lash,
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It will be needfull therefore to suggest some helps, to cool the fire, or to steel their flesh against smart or scorchings, that without distractions they may attend on their appointed exercise:
It will be needful Therefore to suggest Some helps, to cool the fire, or to steel their Flesh against smart or scorchings, that without distractions they may attend on their appointed exercise:
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Now the main strength this sting hath to strike and hurt, and torment, is from the Law; it is expresly so averred, the strength of sin is the Law; The Law? doth that strengthen sin? yea, but not sinfully;
Now the main strength this sting hath to strike and hurt, and torment, is from the Law; it is expressly so averred, the strength of since is the Law; The Law? does that strengthen since? yea, but not sinfully;
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but now the Law being given, and that in absolute holinesse, rectitude and goodnesse, it makes every transgression absolutely vile, corrupt and sinfull;
but now the Law being given, and that in absolute holiness, rectitude and Goodness, it makes every Transgression absolutely vile, corrupt and sinful;
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and this must make the scourge strike like a Scorpion to torturing and astonishment: how terrible is it, meerly to suffer as evill doers with sin upon us?
and this must make the scourge strike like a Scorpion to torturing and astonishment: how terrible is it, merely to suffer as evil doers with since upon us?
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and such a glance it was the Law gave him, that he was dead with the sight of it, Sin revived, and I died; It is torment for a man to suffer with his guilt cast in his face, written upon his fore-head, and strucken to his heart;
and such a glance it was the Law gave him, that he was dead with the sighed of it, since revived, and I died; It is torment for a man to suffer with his guilt cast in his face, written upon his forehead, and strucken to his heart;
3. And yet further the Law strengthens sin to torment a soule in affliction, by discovering the wrath from whence it comes, the curse of God that hath whet and sharpened it, to wound deadly,
3. And yet further the Law strengthens since to torment a soul in affliction, by discovering the wrath from whence it comes, the curse of God that hath whet and sharpened it, to wound deadly,
Now this double strength of sin must be spoyled to kill the sin, and the sting must be pulled out to give the soule ease to labour in the midst of the fires.
Now this double strength of since must be spoiled to kill the since, and the sting must be pulled out to give the soul ease to labour in the midst of the fires.
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The great charmer of this Serpents sting, is Christ, it is so acknowledged in that doxologie, Thanks be to God, who hath given us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
The great charmer of this Serpents sting, is christ, it is so acknowledged in that doxology, Thanks be to God, who hath given us victory through our Lord jesus christ.
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This is Gospel doctrine in plain assertions, Wee are justified by his blood, and again, The blood of Christ shall purge our consciences from dead works;
This is Gospel Doctrine in plain assertions, we Are justified by his blood, and again, The blood of christ shall purge our Consciences from dead works;
The true vertue of this remedy against this sting and it's strength, and the right application of it, are two things needfull to be known by them, who desire to finde this help by it in the day of their affliction, to be so quieted,
The true virtue of this remedy against this sting and it's strength, and the right application of it, Are two things needful to be known by them, who desire to find this help by it in the day of their affliction, to be so quieted,
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1. The death of Christ hath a force predominant over the Law, to take away all the strength it gives to sin, that it can no longer accuse nor make guilty,
1. The death of christ hath a force predominant over the Law, to take away all the strength it gives to since, that it can no longer accuse nor make guilty,
this power is seen in these effects. 1. In that it is the full payment of mans debt to the law, beyond which nothing more could be desired for satisfaction, which the second Adam that heavenly one hath paid for all his seed;
this power is seen in these effects. 1. In that it is the full payment of men debt to the law, beyond which nothing more could be desired for satisfaction, which the second Adam that heavenly one hath paid for all his seed;
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or the gift of righteousnesse from the Law-giver to his seed, so that now sin is no sin, debts are no debts, all hand-writings being cancell'd by this purchased pardon,
or the gift of righteousness from the Lawgiver to his seed, so that now since is no since, debts Are no debts, all Hand-writings being canceled by this purchased pardon,
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sin by the Law frights a man from his work by scaring feares, but in the flesh by a direct opposition to the Will of God, warring against all light and power that should help one to this exercise;
since by the Law frights a man from his work by scaring fears, but in the Flesh by a Direct opposition to the Will of God, warring against all Light and power that should help one to this exercise;
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To give a right understanding of this, how the death of Christ wounds, and weakens and kils sin in our flesh, is a work of great skill, such a Mysterie, that I almost despair of a fit,
To give a right understanding of this, how the death of christ wounds, and weakens and kills since in our Flesh, is a work of great skill, such a Mystery, that I almost despair of a fit,
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yet, because it is a thing so profitable, and so desirable by Christians, to be acquainted with that one only way of baining, of killing their corruptions, trusting on the guidance of the Spirit of truth, I shall indeavour to give some help for this.
yet, Because it is a thing so profitable, and so desirable by Christians, to be acquainted with that one only Way of baining, of killing their corruptions, trusting on the guidance of the Spirit of truth, I shall endeavour to give Some help for this.
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To present therefore this singular way of sins mortifying by Christs death, conceiveable to a believer, I shall labour in these propositions, to set down the state of it.
To present Therefore this singular Way of Sins mortifying by Christ death, conceivable to a believer, I shall labour in these propositions, to Set down the state of it.
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as in all other instances of giving out, and communicating grace, is to be considered as the second Adam: Thus is he set forth as the Truth, or Auti•ype of the first Adam, who should have conveyed life,
as in all other instances of giving out, and communicating grace, is to be considered as the second Adam: Thus is he Set forth as the Truth, or Auti•ype of the First Adam, who should have conveyed life,
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Now the true significa•e of this notion, first or second Adam, is a Man by way of eminency, in some notable and speciall respect, a Root-man, one made as a Fountain of Nature to convey it with it's advantages or disadvantages to the derived seed, such was the first man made after Gods Image, which had he kept, he should have propagated to his succeeding issue,
Now the true significa•e of this notion, First or second Adam, is a Man by Way of eminency, in Some notable and special respect, a Root-man, one made as a Fountain of Nature to convey it with it's advantages or disadvantages to the derived seed, such was the First man made After God's Image, which had he kept, he should have propagated to his succeeding issue,
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but with the deadly attendants of it, guilt imputed, enmity against God, and an universall depravation insued upon, with those bitter consequents of death and hell, following after it.
but with the deadly attendants of it, guilt imputed, enmity against God, and an universal depravation ensued upon, with those bitter consequents of death and hell, following After it.
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The reason of mentioning the first Adam here was for the sake of the second, that as it may appeare not only possible but reasonable, the way of conveyance of sin and death from him upon his seed,
The reason of mentioning the First Adam Here was for the sake of the second, that as it may appear not only possible but reasonable, the Way of conveyance of since and death from him upon his seed,
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For suppose this man also, as wee must, to be a Root-man, a fountain of Nature •um•ne, spirituall, heavenl• to give out to his seed, no more difficulty can there be of conceiving the way of communicating what is communicable from him to his seed,
For suppose this man also, as we must, to be a Root-man, a fountain of Nature •um•ne, spiritual, heavenl• to give out to his seed, no more difficulty can there be of conceiving the Way of communicating what is communicable from him to his seed,
and every piece of himself, death, resurrection, &c. This is the Lord-man, that hath all dominion and soveraignty committed to him by God to work what hee will to work upon his own for the perfecting of his Kingdome;
and every piece of himself, death, resurrection, etc. This is the Lord-man, that hath all dominion and sovereignty committed to him by God to work what he will to work upon his own for the perfecting of his Kingdom;
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yea, this is the heavenly-man set against and above the sin and corruption of creatures, to destroy them in his seed, (of which I more largely dealt elsewhere):
yea, this is the heavenly-man Set against and above the since and corruption of creatures, to destroy them in his seed, (of which I more largely dealt elsewhere):
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2. This truth is next to be suggested, As Christ in whole and intirely considered carryeth in himself the compleat work of our salvation, to give out unto his seed;
2. This truth is next to be suggested, As christ in Whole and entirely considered Carrieth in himself the complete work of our salvation, to give out unto his seed;
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so the severall states and conditions of Christ have some speciall and proper pieces of that salvation depending on them, as death of sin upon his death, resurrection to grace upon his resurrection,
so the several states and conditions of christ have Some special and proper Pieces of that salvation depending on them, as death of since upon his death, resurrection to grace upon his resurrection,
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these necessary dependances of our graces on his severall works, the Scriptures fully declare, which revelation may help on to conceive the speciall vertue of the death of Christ in the present case.
these necessary dependences of our graces on his several works, the Scriptures Fully declare, which Revelation may help on to conceive the special virtue of the death of christ in the present case.
as hot medicines to overcome cold diseases, and cold to quel the hot, therefore very reasonable that it should eate out the very heart of sin, the sting of our afflictions.
as hight medicines to overcome cold diseases, and cold to quel the hight, Therefore very reasonable that it should eat out the very heart of since, the sting of our afflictions.
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The frequent oppositions of the death, blood and crosse of Christ, against sin, curse, enmity in flesh toward God, &c. and the victory of that averred over all these adversaries, are evidence without exception, sufficient to conclude this truth.
The frequent oppositions of the death, blood and cross of christ, against since, curse, enmity in Flesh towards God, etc. and the victory of that averred over all these Adversaries, Are evidence without exception, sufficient to conclude this truth.
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4. Adde wee this, The death of Christ is not only contrary unto sin, but in the mysterie hath actually killed and destroyed the enmity which is in the flesh of his members against him,
4. Add we this, The death of christ is not only contrary unto since, but in the mystery hath actually killed and destroyed the enmity which is in the Flesh of his members against him,
The Act past is plainly recorded, He blotted out the hand-writing, which was contrary to us, (not only that of Ordinances which peculiarly concerned the Jews, but that of his Law that was against every man) and tooke it out of the way, nayling it to his Crosse,
The Act passed is plainly recorded, He blotted out the handwriting, which was contrary to us, (not only that of Ordinances which peculiarly concerned the jews, but that of his Law that was against every man) and took it out of the Way, nailing it to his Cross,
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which elsewhere is thus expressed, By death heed'd destroy him that had the power of death, which is the Devill. The world also a grand enemy is crucified to believers by Christs Crosse.
which elsewhere is thus expressed, By death heeded destroy him that had the power of death, which is the devil. The world also a grand enemy is Crucified to believers by Christ Cross.
Here are blotting out, taking quite out of sight, and nayling to the Crosse for dead law and curse that were against Christs people, to note their utter abolition,
Here Are blotting out, taking quite out of sighed, and nailing to the Cross for dead law and curse that were against Christ people, to note their utter abolition,
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Now all this, as is said, was done by Christ in the mysterie, and that expression teacheth us, that what-Christ so doth, is done by him as head of his body,
Now all this, as is said, was done by christ in the mystery, and that expression Teaches us, that what-Christ so does, is done by him as head of his body,
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So we reade that his members are crucified together with him, and their old man crucified with him, and they again buried with him, and risen with him: So the mysterie is discovered to the Gentiles, that they should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise; all which are expressed by withs, cons, and together, and knitting particles, which can import no lesse,
So we read that his members Are Crucified together with him, and their old man Crucified with him, and they again buried with him, and risen with him: So the mystery is discovered to the Gentiles, that they should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise; all which Are expressed by withs, cons, and together, and knitting particles, which can import no less,
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but the sharing of these joyned soules with Christ in all the vertue of those works, sufferings or priviledges wherein by God himselfe they are joyned with him:
but the sharing of these joined Souls with christ in all the virtue of those works, sufferings or privileges wherein by God himself they Are joined with him:
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therefore they are joyned with him in that suffering of his, because they do hold out a sutable effect to that his death, issuing from it in their own flesh;
Therefore they Are joined with him in that suffering of his, Because they do hold out a suitable Effect to that his death, issuing from it in their own Flesh;
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as for the time of the actuall manifestation of this sin in his united members, more wil be declared in the application of this vertue of Christ hereafter;
as for the time of the actual manifestation of this since in his united members, more will be declared in the application of this virtue of christ hereafter;
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5. Yet the difficulty is not cleared, How should crosse, or blood, or death, these dead things, work the fall or death of sin in my flesh and spirit? The last position will come home to this:
5. Yet the difficulty is not cleared, How should cross, or blood, or death, these dead things, work the fallen or death of since in my Flesh and Spirit? The last position will come home to this:
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The vast difference between blood and blood, death and death, together with the ground of it, is fully declared by the Apostle in comparing the legall sacrifices with Christs one perfect offering, Alas the blood of Buls and Goats could, but at best, sanctifie to the purifying of the flesh, it could never perfect concerning the conscience,
The vast difference between blood and blood, death and death, together with the ground of it, is Fully declared by the Apostle in comparing the Legal Sacrifices with Christ one perfect offering, Alas the blood of Bulls and Goats could, but At best, sanctify to the purifying of the Flesh, it could never perfect Concerning the conscience,
or participation, defiled. 2. It was a powerfull, spirited blood, for that eternall Spirit, by which he offered himselfe, works in it and by it, to purge consciences from Spirituall death of sin,
or participation, defiled. 2. It was a powerful, spirited blood, for that Eternal Spirit, by which he offered himself, works in it and by it, to purge Consciences from Spiritual death of since,
only that Fullers sope, and that Refiners fire, and that Sacrificers blood can purge from sins powerfull pollutions, into which the eternall Spirit gives influence,
only that Fullers soap, and that Refiners fire, and that Sacrificers blood can purge from Sins powerful pollutions, into which the Eternal Spirit gives influence,
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It is not obscure, that our Lord, upon leaving the world, designes his Spirit in his own place, to put his Church in remembrance of what he hath told them, to shew them the things of Christ in the power of them,
It is not Obscure, that our Lord, upon leaving the world, designs his Spirit in his own place, to put his Church in remembrance of what he hath told them, to show them the things of christ in the power of them,
however therefore the death of Christ be the plague of sin, when wee come to feel the vertue of this death, we must by the Spirit mortifie the deeds of our flesh, by yeelding to that Spirits effectuall application of this killing power to our indwelling corruptions.
however Therefore the death of christ be the plague of since, when we come to feel the virtue of this death, we must by the Spirit mortify the Deeds of our Flesh, by yielding to that Spirits effectual application of this killing power to our indwelling corruptions.
we have in our selves the inseparable effects of his death and resurrection a death to sin and life above it.) Something els is added for perfecting the effects in us, Even through the faith of the Operation of God;
we have in our selves the inseparable effects of his death and resurrection a death to since and life above it.) Something Else is added for perfecting the effects in us, Even through the faith of the Operation of God;
So that now from all these considerations put together, Christ acknowledged the Adam, or principle of propagation, his death the special remedy intended against sin, having a soveraigne contrariety to quell it,
So that now from all these considerations put together, christ acknowledged the Adam, or principle of propagation, his death the special remedy intended against since, having a sovereign contrariety to quell it,
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& having actually given the deathsblow to it upon the Crosse, which the Spirit at this day puts in force upon every united member, we may clearly conceive the powerfull vertue of this means against the life of sin in the flesh,
& having actually given the deathsblow to it upon the Cross, which the Spirit At this day puts in force upon every united member, we may clearly conceive the powerful virtue of this means against the life of since in the Flesh,
2. It is now needfull having seen the waters at the gate of Bethlem, and known that soveraigne sin-killing vertue in the death of Christ, to consider the way of getting of it through all difficulties,
2. It is now needful having seen the waters At the gate of Bethlehem, and known that sovereign Sin-killing virtue in the death of christ, to Consider the Way of getting of it through all difficulties,
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as conjoyned with him, but yet this is not done, but by the Faith of the operation of God, this actually instates us into all the priviledges of Christ.
as conjoined with him, but yet this is not done, but by the Faith of the operation of God, this actually instates us into all the privileges of christ.
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all the difficulty is of the way and manner how faith should obtaine them from him, whereunto I shall labour to give satisfaction in these following determinations.
all the difficulty is of the Way and manner how faith should obtain them from him, whereunto I shall labour to give satisfaction in these following determinations.
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In generall I shall premise that all the operative force of Faith in this, as in other parts of salvation is onely instrumentall, serving a superior Agent,
In general I shall premise that all the operative force of Faith in this, as in other parts of salvation is only instrumental, serving a superior Agent,
he onely working himselfe all acts of grace upon us, and this serving his hand & working (nothing els being meet to joyne with grace) untill he finish the whole mind of God in us.
he only working himself all acts of grace upon us, and this serving his hand & working (nothing Else being meet to join with grace) until he finish the Whole mind of God in us.
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and againe, Ye are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, Gods power and grace is the Saviour, Faith but the instrument, whereby he brings salvation to us;
and again, You Are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, God's power and grace is the Saviour, Faith but the Instrument, whereby he brings salvation to us;
2. In answering to the Spirits worke of revelation, faith is serviceable, which faith doth and indeed onely can doe by making evident and reall to the soule, what the Spirit by the word reveals:
2. In answering to the Spirits work of Revelation, faith is serviceable, which faith does and indeed only can do by making evident and real to the soul, what the Spirit by the word reveals:
Now indeed the greatest works of the Gospel on mens hearts are effected by revelation, the Gospels light hath a mighty influence upon all saving effects, Nothing of grace is wrought in a soule but by light, this works life and all to men.
Now indeed the greatest works of the Gospel on men's hearts Are effected by Revelation, the Gospels Light hath a mighty influence upon all Saving effects, Nothing of grace is wrought in a soul but by Light, this works life and all to men.
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To the present case, the Spirit reveales Jesus Christ the compleat salvation to his people, his death the plague of their sin, his resurrection the cause of their life to God,
To the present case, the Spirit reveals jesus christ the complete salvation to his people, his death the plague of their since, his resurrection the cause of their life to God,
It was so powerfull, being evidenced by faith, that it presently takes him from all carnall considerations, knits him so fast to Christ, that flesh & bloud can never take him off;
It was so powerful, being evidenced by faith, that it presently Takes him from all carnal considerations, knits him so fast to christ, that Flesh & blood can never take him off;
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somewhat like that fiery charret that separated Elijah from Elisha, and took him unto God: indeed such fire there is as well as light, in these revelations realized by faith.
somewhat like that fiery chariot that separated Elijah from Elisha, and took him unto God: indeed such fire there is as well as Light, in these revelations realized by faith.
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The Spirit of revelation therefore meeting with faith, leaves great and mighty works upon that soule, no lesse than the might of the power of God revealed to them can effect.
The Spirit of Revelation Therefore meeting with faith, leaves great and mighty works upon that soul, no less than the might of the power of God revealed to them can Effect.
Such is that in the present instance, when the Spirit revealing and faith evidencing the death of Christ to be sinnes destruction, the soule is hereby lest dead unto sin.
Such is that in the present instance, when the Spirit revealing and faith evidencing the death of christ to be Sins destruction, the soul is hereby lest dead unto since.
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and heart rest upon it, the life of sin will surely fall, as the hearts of Israel at the sight of Goliah, or as the man dyes at the piercing of the Cockatrices eye.
and heart rest upon it, the life of since will surely fallen, as the hearts of Israel At the sighed of Goliath, or as the man dies At the piercing of the Cockatrices eye.
3. Faith serves the Spirit to bring in the vertnes of Christ upon the soule, in answering its application and direction concerning this matter, by receiving one and obeying the other, which being fitted for this instrument, none but faith can answer.
3. Faith serves the Spirit to bring in the vertnes of christ upon the soul, in answering its application and direction Concerning this matter, by receiving one and obeying the other, which being fitted for this Instrument, none but faith can answer.
To them therfore who are puzzeld with that question, How faith should draw vertue out of Christ or his death, I should onely reply, (premising that union with him,
To them Therefore who Are puzzeld with that question, How faith should draw virtue out of christ or his death, I should only reply, (premising that Union with him,
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and resting on it to be made good by the Spirit of promise, upon which reception all the benefits of person, death and life, are conferred by the arme of God upon that soule.
and resting on it to be made good by the Spirit of promise, upon which reception all the benefits of person, death and life, Are conferred by the arm of God upon that soul.
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If any now shall aske, how did their looking to the brasse, draw vertue for their recovery? No satisfaction can be given but this, their obedience being therein testified, God fell not short of his word, he healed, while they were looking.
If any now shall ask, how did their looking to the brass, draw virtue for their recovery? No satisfaction can be given but this, their Obedience being therein testified, God fell not short of his word, he healed, while they were looking.
As eying the brazen Serpent, healed the fiery bite, so looking upon Christ lifted up, crucified and dying, heales the poysonous bite of that old Serpent,
As Eyeing the brazen Serpent, healed the fiery bite, so looking upon christ lifted up, Crucified and dying, heals the poisonous bite of that old Serpent,
Some difference there is here in the objects, for power indeed is in Christ to kill up fin, no vertue in the brasse it selfe to heale the Serpents bite;
some difference there is Here in the objects, for power indeed is in christ to kill up fin, no virtue in the brass it self to heal the Serpents bite;
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but the acts are of the sa•e force, for looking there and beleeving here, were both Gods ordinance, to the obedience whereof the effect is made sure by God himselfe:
but the acts Are of the sa•e force, for looking there and believing Here, were both God's Ordinance, to the Obedience whereof the Effect is made sure by God himself:
The prerogative and nature of Sons is assured upon this beleeving, As many as received him, to them he gave power or priviledge to become the Sons of God:
The prerogative and nature of Sons is assured upon this believing, As many as received him, to them he gave power or privilege to become the Sons of God:
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for removing sins strength and recovering the health of God, but diet may not be used for medicine, that which onely can kill sin in us is the death of Christ,
for removing Sins strength and recovering the health of God, but diet may not be used for medicine, that which only can kill since in us is the death of christ,
Such a fixed eare and eye of Faith, had that poore Criple, that attended on Paul so int•ntively and firmly, that he drew back the Apostles eyes stedfastly upon him, who perceiving he had Faith to be healed, that is, Faith every way proportioned to receive an healing, said with a loud voyce, Stand upright on thy feet: and he leaped and walked:
Such a fixed ear and eye of Faith, had that poor Cripple, that attended on Paul so int•ntively and firmly, that he drew back the Apostles eyes steadfastly upon him, who perceiving he had Faith to be healed, that is, Faith every Way proportioned to receive an healing, said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet: and he leapt and walked:
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single, full and constant believing cannot go off from Christ empty, but while men are so beholding him in death or life, they shall be changed into the same Image from glory to glory, from one step of excellency to another, in sinnes ruine,
single, full and constant believing cannot go off from christ empty, but while men Are so beholding him in death or life, they shall be changed into the same Image from glory to glory, from one step of excellency to Another, in Sins ruin,
Thus far is that way, that only way declared of taking out the sting of afflictions by faith's working upon the death of Christ, which done, the torment of the scourge is allayed,
Thus Far is that Way, that only Way declared of taking out the sting of afflictions by Faith's working upon the death of christ, which done, the torment of the scourge is allayed,
and thereby bring home the full desired fruit of peace and righteousnesse to themselves. SECT. X. A second direction to inable Christians for exercise under the Rod.
and thereby bring home the full desired fruit of peace and righteousness to themselves. SECT. X. A second direction to inable Christians for exercise under the Rod.
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2. TO those poore soules, that in the vallies of trouble, hemm'd in with unpassable hills upon every side, would sit close to work without distraction, my counsell is, that they earnestly and singly eye the Spirit of the Rod, to draw that out, and not so much pore upon the grosser part of it, which is nothing but smart upon the flesh;
2. TO those poor Souls, that in the valleys of trouble, hemmed in with unpassable hills upon every side, would fit close to work without distraction, my counsel is, that they earnestly and singly eye the Spirit of the Rod, to draw that out, and not so much poor upon the grosser part of it, which is nothing but smart upon the Flesh;
but to quicken, heal, comfort, and strengthen in all duties toward Christ. Two things at least will be inquired concerning this, which I shall resolve,
but to quicken, heal, Comfort, and strengthen in all duties towards christ. Two things At least will be inquired Concerning this, which I shall resolve,
In short this Spirit is that divine power or spirituall energy and vertue secretly put forth in the Rod, by the Lord himself, to bring his purpose to passe by it, what ever he intends for the good of his children:
In short this Spirit is that divine power or spiritual energy and virtue secretly put forth in the Rod, by the Lord himself, to bring his purpose to pass by it, what ever he intends for the good of his children:
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Manasseh was bound with a Babylonish chain, and affliction was great upon him in that bondage, no lighter irons were upon Jehoiakim, and Zedekiah, yet he converted unto God, and accepted, but not they:
Manasses was bound with a Babylonish chain, and affliction was great upon him in that bondage, no lighter irons were upon Jehoiakim, and Zedekiah, yet he converted unto God, and accepted, but not they:
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For I am the Lord thy God, &c. Here lyeth the securing spirit, and the preserving power for the Saints in the house of affliction, that may make them sit and sing, and worke securely;
For I am the Lord thy God, etc. Here lies the securing Spirit, and the preserving power for the Saints in the house of affliction, that may make them fit and sing, and work securely;
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See here the trying, refining, spirit, working in the fires upon poore soules, yea, the covenanting, closing, obedient spirit, that through all chastenings knits the soule closer unto God;
See Here the trying, refining, Spirit, working in the fires upon poor Souls, yea, the covenanting, closing, obedient Spirit, that through all chastenings knits the soul closer unto God;
3. TO the soule that would be industrious in keeping close to this spirituall exercise under chastening, the last word that I should give for help is, To eye the Mediator of the rod,
3. TO the soul that would be Industria in keeping close to this spiritual exercise under chastening, the last word that I should give for help is, To eye the Mediator of the rod,
Some smattering light of this, that it is best to have to doe with God through a Mediator, some of the Gentiles had, for which in their way they canonized such as they conceived to be Heroicall Spirits while they lived, to be the Favourites of the High-gods when they died, by whom they expected to draw downe some favours upon themselves.
some smattering Light of this, that it is best to have to do with God through a Mediator, Some of the Gentiles had, for which in their Way they canonized such as they conceived to be Heroical Spirits while they lived, to be the Favourites of the High-gods when they died, by whom they expected to draw down Some favours upon themselves.
how much more the hand of that heavenly Mediator, wherein is power and grace it selfe (more than commonly ministeriall) can and will turne all within its reach, scourgings themselves to the comfort of Gods chastened ones? Now nothing clearer than this, that the rod as well as Covenant is in his hand,
how much more the hand of that heavenly Mediator, wherein is power and grace it self (more than commonly ministerial) can and will turn all within its reach, scourgings themselves to the Comfort of God's chastened ones? Now nothing clearer than this, that the rod as well as Covenant is in his hand,
he suffers nothing but love to proceed toward them, and if that love bring the rod to try or purge, he yet againe interposeth, either to hold off the smart,
he suffers nothing but love to proceed towards them, and if that love bring the rod to try or purge, he yet again interposeth, either to hold off the smart,
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How came this to passe? There was a fourth went in with them, and stood betwixt them and harme, the Son of God, whose hand master'd and cool'd the fire; The Mediator sweetens the Crosse.
How Come this to pass? There was a fourth went in with them, and stood betwixt them and harm, the Son of God, whose hand mastered and cooled the fire; The Mediator sweetens the Cross.
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It was the Mediator that supported, putting his own neck into the yoke, & his own shoulder to the burden, that it might not over-charge this poore soule.
It was the Mediator that supported, putting his own neck into the yoke, & his own shoulder to the burden, that it might not overcharge this poor soul.
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even in the midst of roaring Seas, tumultuous pressures, scorching fires, and heart-breaking burdens, to give glory unto God, our blessing shall not then be far behind the fruit of righteousnesse and peace, with abundant following consolations.
even in the midst of roaring Seas, tumultuous pressures, scorching fires, and Heartbreaking burdens, to give glory unto God, our blessing shall not then be Far behind the fruit of righteousness and peace, with abundant following consolations.
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although I smart and wound the flesh, yet it is but to heale the Spirit, my commission is to awaken, not to stun thee, to kill thy sin, not to hurt thy soule, to refine and not consume thee, to take away thy drosse,
although I smart and wound the Flesh, yet it is but to heal the Spirit, my commission is to awaken, not to stun thee, to kill thy since, not to hurt thy soul, to refine and not consume thee, to take away thy dross,
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Had not I come, how many lusts would have preyed upon thee? How many deaths might have devoured thee? How would hell have striven to swallow thee? I am Gods Scepter to over-power thee,
Had not I come, how many Lustiest would have preyed upon thee? How many death's might have devoured thee? How would hell have striven to swallow thee? I am God's Sceptre to overpower thee,
3. The work it selfe, though hard and irkesome in the very fires, yet yeelds sweet comforting suggestions to the chastened and exercised soule. Three grounds of consolation at least may hence be presented, to incourage the afflicted heart.
3. The work it self, though hard and irksome in the very fires, yet yields sweet comforting suggestions to the chastened and exercised soul. Three grounds of consolation At least may hence be presented, to encourage the afflicted heart.
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Happy Job that could give glory by beleeving unto God, though he should kill him. 2. There is strength of grace in that soule, which can so master the rod,
Happy Job that could give glory by believing unto God, though he should kill him. 2. There is strength of grace in that soul, which can so master the rod,
I am thy Shield, and thy exceeding great reward, was his word to travelling Abraham; and no lesse his voice to the soules labouring faithfully under his rod.
I am thy Shield, and thy exceeding great reward, was his word to traveling Abraham; and no less his voice to the Souls labouring faithfully under his rod.
4. The promised end and certain issue both of the fathers scourging, and of thy laborious exercise under the rod, conclude infallibly sweet consolation to thy soule: Three expressions in the text which carry in them the gaine of affliction, are very cordiall,
4. The promised end and certain issue both of the Father's scourging, and of thy laborious exercise under the rod, conclude infallibly sweet consolation to thy soul: Three expressions in the text which carry in them the gain of affliction, Are very cordial,
This heavenly rectitude helpt on in mans heart by chastenings, is the face or Image of God in a mirror, the divine nature carrying in it the whole Set of Graces, answering to the Graces of Christ, and Attributes of God;
This heavenly rectitude helped on in men heart by chastenings, is the face or Image of God in a mirror, the divine nature carrying in it the Whole Set of Graces, answering to the Graces of christ, and Attributes of God;
These are in the Spirits expresses, the heavenly Gold, Pearles, Diamonds, Agats, Carbuncles, Rubies, &c. Blessed soule that is fraught with such riches!
These Are in the Spirits Expresses, the heavenly Gold, Pearls, Diamonds, Agates, Carbuncles, Rubies, etc. Blessed soul that is fraught with such riches!
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what will one scruple of saving faith, of true holinesse, &c. be worth, when God comes to seek his Jewels? Beggarly world shall then be shut out, no worth in the Gold of Havilah or Ophir, only excellency will be in the Gold of Heaven, a little righteousnesse more worth then a world,
what will one scruple of Saving faith, of true holiness, etc. be worth, when God comes to seek his Jewels? Beggarly world shall then be shut out, no worth in the Gold of Havilah or Ophir, only excellency will be in the Gold of Heaven, a little righteousness more worth then a world,
because it is righteousnesse, the face of God, a spark from heaven) take in it's adjunct or sweet associate Peace, that clings unto, and kisseth the righteous soule.
Because it is righteousness, the face of God, a spark from heaven) take in it's adjunct or sweet associate Peace, that clings unto, and Kisses the righteous soul.
This is the blessing that cannot be denyed thee, thou chastened of the Lord, Peace be unto thee: The Lord himselfe speaks it unto thee, the God of Peace;
This is the blessing that cannot be denied thee, thou chastened of the Lord, Peace be unto thee: The Lord himself speaks it unto thee, the God of Peace;
and the Spirit of peace seales it upon your hearts, designed the only Comforter in Christs stead to be alwayes present, quieting and comforting the hearts of his distressed members:
and the Spirit of peace Seals it upon your hearts, designed the only Comforter in Christ stead to be always present, quieting and comforting the hearts of his distressed members:
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1. Our soule refuseth comfort, and concludes nothing but wrath from God in it's affliction, being moved thereunto from the greatnesse of the evill lying upon the flesh.
1. Our soul Refuseth Comfort, and concludes nothing but wrath from God in it's affliction, being moved thereunto from the greatness of the evil lying upon the Flesh.
As he to the Angel, If the Lord be with us, why then is all this befalne us? No, no, God cannot be favourably with a people in such extremities as are b•falne us;
As he to the Angel, If the Lord be with us, why then is all this befallen us? No, no, God cannot be favourably with a people in such extremities as Are b•falne us;
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or the presence of his wrath? This is the question, which to take for granted, is a great mistake, the Negative part of it is Gods known Truth, otherwise cast Job, and David, and Jeremiah, yea, the Sonne of God in the flesh, (whom it pleased the Father to bruise or grinde with grief;
or the presence of his wrath? This is the question, which to take for granted, is a great mistake, the Negative part of it is God's known Truth, otherwise cast Job, and David, and Jeremiah, yea, the Son of God in the Flesh, (whom it pleased the Father to bruise or grind with grief;
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To satisfie this case, three evidences of Gods love I shall shew alwayes with his in their greatest distresses, which will sufficiently evince, that the greatnesse of outward evill is not inconsistent with his love toward his chastened ones.
To satisfy this case, three evidences of God's love I shall show always with his in their greatest Distresses, which will sufficiently evince, that the greatness of outward evil is not inconsistent with his love towards his chastened ones.
for he cannot deny himselfe, and of him it is spoken in the everlasting Truth, God is faithfull, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able.
for he cannot deny himself, and of him it is spoken in the everlasting Truth, God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you Are able.
as the former reading expresseth? and this is warranted from the sequele, The Angel of his presence, or of his face (which must needs carry favour in it) saved them. It was the Messenger or Angel then, who could carry Gods face or presence to the afflicted Church, by whose presence they were so saved, that affliction became no affliction to them:
as the former reading Expresses? and this is warranted from the sequel, The Angel of his presence, or of his face (which must needs carry favour in it) saved them. It was the Messenger or Angel then, who could carry God's face or presence to the afflicted Church, by whose presence they were so saved, that affliction became no affliction to them:
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Gods saving presence is the undeniable evidence of his love; but greatnesse of evill, not of his fury, unlesse absolute, and overpressing creatures to perdition.
God's Saving presence is the undeniable evidence of his love; but greatness of evil, not of his fury, unless absolute, and overpressing creatures to perdition.
and will God assist, where he doth not love? It is the great consolation which God gives unto his Church, Feare not, thou worm Jacob (thou worm-Church that liest in harmes way under every mans foot) nor yee men, or indeed dead men of Israel, (so opprest,
and will God assist, where he does not love? It is the great consolation which God gives unto his Church, fear not, thou worm Jacob (thou worm-Church that liest in harms Way under every men foot) nor ye men, or indeed dead men of Israel, (so oppressed,
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God hath set me as his mark to shoot at, he breaks me with breach upon breach, from morning to evening he is making an end of mee; one blow followes another;
God hath Set me as his mark to shoot At, he breaks me with breach upon breach, from morning to evening he is making an end of me; one blow follows Another;
his hand is stretched out first on goods, and then on name, and then on children, and then upon my flesh, Gods frequent strokes strike off my comfort:
his hand is stretched out First on goods, and then on name, and then on children, and then upon my Flesh, God's frequent Strokes strike off my Comfort:
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They, saith hee, prosper in the world, they increase in riches &c. But all the day long have I been plagued and chastened every morning, or my rebuke and chastisement was in the mornings, that is, every morning, or morning after morning;
They, Says he, prosper in the world, they increase in riches etc. But all the day long have I been plagued and chastened every morning, or my rebuke and chastisement was in the morning's, that is, every morning, or morning After morning;
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And this began to shake him also into perverse conclusions, he was saying, Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, but that he should therein have sinned against the generation of Gods children, with whom such was his custome to deal;
And this began to shake him also into perverse conclusions, he was saying, Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, but that he should therein have sinned against the generation of God's children, with whom such was his custom to deal;
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therefore no argument to conclude a child of wrath. Number the dayes of sorrow upon Gods own Son, from the Manger to the Grave, and stifle this objection:
Therefore no argument to conclude a child of wrath. Number the days of sorrow upon God's own Son, from the Manger to the Grave, and stifle this objection:
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Yea farther, every Rod is a barr against sin, and every affliction a thorn-hedge, to keep us in from roving after our inchanting lovers, our lusts that bewitch us unto hell;
Yea farther, every Rod is a bar against since, and every affliction a thorn-hedge, to keep us in from roving After our enchanting lovers, our Lustiest that bewitch us unto hell;
Peace then, foolish flesh, grumble not against often chastenings; did not God love thee, he would never take such pains with thee: away, away repinings;
Peace then, foolish Flesh, grumble not against often chastenings; did not God love thee, he would never take such pains with thee: away, away repinings;
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Faith loseth nothing by the Furnace, or fiery triall, but gaineth rather, and becomes more precious, Faith of proofe, Grace of proofe, no violence can pierce or spoil it:
Faith loses nothing by the Furnace, or fiery trial, but gains rather, and becomes more precious, Faith of proof, Grace of proof, no violence can pierce or spoil it:
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Now who would not be whipt every day out of wants, and scourged every moment into integrity and perfection? Nay, who would not be beaten every morning, to praise,
Now who would not be whipped every day out of Wants, and scourged every moment into integrity and perfection? Nay, who would not be beaten every morning, to praise,
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Yet againe consider thy self-condemning is one piece of work, thy teares and sorrowes for thy deadnesse another, sutable for thy condition and pleasing unto God;
Yet again Consider thy self-condemning is one piece of work, thy tears and sorrows for thy deadness Another, suitable for thy condition and pleasing unto God;
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Adde to this the greatest care of laying hold on Gods strength, so shalt thou make and keep peace with him in all estates, and nothing shall offend thee:
Add to this the greatest care of laying hold on God's strength, so shalt thou make and keep peace with him in all estates, and nothing shall offend thee:
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Christ is that strength of God, given out to poore believers, what can they not do in the worst condition through Christ that strengtheneth them? In short, strive against feares of future evills,
christ is that strength of God, given out to poor believers, what can they not do in the worst condition through christ that strengtheneth them? In short, strive against fears of future evils,
4. Yet another stop is put in to keep out comfort from the afflicted soule, It is the sad complaint of some from the sense of fruitlesnesse under the Rod;
4. Yet Another stop is put in to keep out Comfort from the afflicted soul, It is the sad complaint of Some from the sense of fruitlesnesse under the Rod;
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and bitter sweet? Is not this the rectitude or righteousnesse of God stampt upon thy minde? Is not this a degree of sharing in his holinesse? Tell mee then,
and bitter sweet? Is not this the rectitude or righteousness of God stamped upon thy mind? Is not this a degree of sharing in his holiness? Tell me then,
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and what doest thou desire, where is thy delight? Speake Christian; and canst thou say otherwise than thus, surely I would love God, desire after him, and delight in him;
and what dost thou desire, where is thy delight? Speak Christian; and Canst thou say otherwise than thus, surely I would love God, desire After him, and delight in him;
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and therefore conclude no farther labour is here usefull, no, no, there is yet hope in the latter end, the splitting of an oake by storme may spread the life of it into new sprouts, in stead of killing it;
and Therefore conclude no farther labour is Here useful, no, no, there is yet hope in the latter end, the splitting of an oak by storm may spread the life of it into new sprouts, in stead of killing it;
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but from the disposition of the creature, that feels nothing but disquietnesse in the flesh, and therefore concludes nothing but wrath in its affliction:
but from the disposition of the creature, that feels nothing but disquietness in the Flesh, and Therefore concludes nothing but wrath in its affliction:
2. Though peace be inseparably united unto righteousnesse, and given of God together, yet are they not alwayes coaetaneous in their existence upon the heart:
2. Though peace be inseparably united unto righteousness, and given of God together, yet Are they not always Coetaneous in their existence upon the heart:
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Can this word fayle us, Whom I love Ir•buko and chasten? and can he love and not be at peace? All this thou doest not feele, and therefore wilt not beleeve:
Can this word fail us, Whom I love Ir•buko and chasten? and can he love and not be At peace? All this thou dost not feel, and Therefore wilt not believe:
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Faintings oppresse thy sense, and sense thy faith, that now thy hands hang downe, and knees be feeble, no strength is left in thee to see the good, the peace of thy condition:
Faintings oppress thy sense, and sense thy faith, that now thy hands hang down, and knees be feeble, no strength is left in thee to see the good, the peace of thy condition:
IN these is couched the sweet closing inference from all the former discourse had with these Christian Hebrews about their patience or suffering for Christ under the hand of God, which teacheth the duties we owe unto,
IN these is couched the sweet closing Inference from all the former discourse had with these Christian Hebrews about their patience or suffering for christ under the hand of God, which Teaches the duties we owe unto,
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and the true use that we should make of the chastening providence of our heavenly Father. Two things are eminently observable. 1. The terme of Illation:
and the true use that we should make of the chastening providence of our heavenly Father. Two things Are eminently observable. 1. The term of Illation:
whereabout also are considerable, 1. The true premised ground, whence it takes its rise, which is not onely the end of chastening immediately foregoing,
whereabout also Are considerable, 1. The true premised ground, whence it Takes its rise, which is not only the end of chastening immediately foregoing,
but indeed the whole chastening Providence, with the pieces of it as mention'd in the former part of this Chapter. 2. The true force of it upon the consequent duties, it lays necessitie upon Christians, To lift up, &c. To make streight or even paths, &c. 2. The matter inferred, which is a double duty upon the chastened, 1. Incouragement, They must stirre up themselves from their sad postures, Lift up hanging hands and feeble knees. 2. Amendment, They must make crooked, streight, set themselves to rectifie and levell their wayes to God.
but indeed the Whole chastening Providence, with the Pieces of it as mentioned in the former part of this Chapter. 2. The true force of it upon the consequent duties, it lays necessity upon Christians, To lift up, etc. To make straight or even paths, etc. 2. The matter inferred, which is a double duty upon the chastened, 1. Encouragement, They must stir up themselves from their sad postures, Lift up hanging hands and feeble knees. 2. Amendment, They must make crooked, straight, Set themselves to rectify and level their ways to God.
And both these I conceive joyntly urged by a double Motive. 1. The danger of the neglect, It will be greater Apostasie. 2. The benefit of the performance, It will be the healing of the lame.
And both these I conceive jointly urged by a double Motive. 1. The danger of the neglect, It will be greater Apostasy. 2. The benefit of the performance, It will be the healing of the lame.
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I shall take the inference with its force upon the first dutie, and after the resolution of the Metaphoricall termes into their proper signification, I shall conclude in plaine termes the first use here injoyned from Gods chastenings. Two things are obvious in the first dutie, both represented in a fit Embleme.
I shall take the Inference with its force upon the First duty, and After the resolution of the Metaphorical terms into their proper signification, I shall conclude in plain terms the First use Here enjoined from God's chastenings. Two things Are obvious in the First duty, both represented in a fit Emblem.
Could I handsomly present this man to view, with these hanging fallen hands, and these feeble, loosened, dis-joynted knees, it were a most sweet Embleme of a most sad and disconsolate condition.
Could I handsomely present this man to view, with these hanging fallen hands, and these feeble, loosened, disjointed knees, it were a most sweet Emblem of a most sad and disconsolate condition.
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Suppose a man either by age, or weaknes, or surpassing paines so worne, wasted, and spirit-fallen, that his hands sinke downe, fall from his worke, having no strength, and yeelding unto death;
Suppose a man either by age, or weakness, or surpassing pains so worn, wasted, and spirit-fallen, that his hands sink down, fallen from his work, having no strength, and yielding unto death;
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In this conflict, what creature can hold up? yet this must not take away our hearts, wee must even now lift up such hanging hearts, support and comfort our spirits in such palsie fits,
In this conflict, what creature can hold up? yet this must not take away our hearts, we must even now lift up such hanging hearts, support and Comfort our spirits in such palsy fits,
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Gods chastening providence inf•rceth his children to comfort, and cheerfulnesse under all their sufferings. Gods rod of chastening is not intended to breake, and kill, and dash in pieces,
God's chastening providence inf•rceth his children to Comfort, and cheerfulness under all their sufferings. God's rod of chastening is not intended to break, and kill, and dash in Pieces,
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and the Authority raising it is the chastening providence, with all particulars specified therein, and declared by the Apostle in his foregoing discourse.
and the authority raising it is the chastening providence, with all particulars specified therein, and declared by the Apostle in his foregoing discourse.
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and wherein it doth consist, that hath such influence upon this dutie? 2. What is that force, which that Providence hath upon this dutie concerning our hearts? 3. What that dutie is, which is with such necessitie urged upon Christians from this work of chastening? The two former will cleare and evince the truth the last is properly th• use, which I shall together unfold and presse practically upon our selves, observing the Apostles scope in this place, which is to perswade to dutie,
and wherein it does consist, that hath such influence upon this duty? 2. What is that force, which that Providence hath upon this duty Concerning our hearts? 3. What that duty is, which is with such necessity urged upon Christians from this work of chastening? The two former will clear and evince the truth the last is properly th• use, which I shall together unfold and press practically upon our selves, observing the Apostles scope in this place, which is to persuade to duty,
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Gods chastening providence is his speciall care toward his chosen, about the rod or afflictions here befalling them, to order and dispense them so, that they may not hurt,
God's chastening providence is his special care towards his chosen, about the rod or afflictions Here befalling them, to order and dispense them so, that they may not hurt,
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so that the Apostle injoyneth therefore or for this cause, lift up the hands, &c. In this combination severall particulars concur, all carrying in them reviving vertue, that who so suffers in this way hath reason to be cheered.
so that the Apostle enjoin Therefore or for this cause, lift up the hands, etc. In this combination several particulars concur, all carrying in them reviving virtue, that who so suffers in this Way hath reason to be cheered.
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It is not a fruitless addition, that in the midst of this work he is called the Father of Spirits: These notions of comfort at least are sweetly held forth in this fountaine of providence.
It is not a fruitless addition, that in the midst of this work he is called the Father of Spirits: These notions of Comfort At least Are sweetly held forth in this fountain of providence.
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1. In this Father must needs be conceived the spring or rise of the childes beeing, the fountaines of Israel gave beeing to their issuing streames, even their children;
1. In this Father must needs be conceived the spring or rise of the child's being, the fountains of Israel gave being to their issuing streams, even their children;
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Nay eye this, he is Father of their Spirits; soules had beeing from him, therefore to their comfort and sustenance, he will surely look, when he afflicts the flesh;
Nay eye this, he is Father of their Spirits; Souls had being from him, Therefore to their Comfort and sustenance, he will surely look, when he afflicts the Flesh;
He is therefore knowne by those helpfull expressions, Eves to the blind, Eares to the deafe, feet to the lame, hiding place from the heate, refuge from the storme,
He is Therefore known by those helpful expressions, Eves to the blind, Ears to the deaf, feet to the lame, hiding place from the heat, refuge from the storm,
3. The Providence or care it selfe dispensing and managing these rods, is one thing more considerable in this combination, to make the inference strong upon us for the following dutie;
3. The Providence or care it self dispensing and managing these rods, is one thing more considerable in this combination, to make the Inference strong upon us for the following duty;
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1. The perfection of this speciall care of God, over his children, set out sweetly in that Embleme of seven eyes of the Lord, the eye states the providence, it is a seeing,
1. The perfection of this special care of God, over his children, Set out sweetly in that Emblem of seven eyes of the Lord, the eye states the providence, it is a seeing,
3. The humility or lowlinesse of this providence is sweet, it stoopes to every, the basest, poorest, miserablest condition that may befall Christs members;
3. The humility or lowliness of this providence is sweet, it stoops to every, the Basest, Poorest, miserablest condition that may befall Christ members;
In summe, the Covenant of grace takes in all, wherein that excellent goodnesse and faithfulnesse of God revealed may well injoyn to lift up hanging hands and feeble knees.
In sum, the Covenant of grace Takes in all, wherein that excellent Goodness and faithfulness of God revealed may well enjoin to lift up hanging hands and feeble knees.
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5. The last particular in this chastening providence is the end of is, which expresly is declared to be the profit, good of Gods children, holinesse, righteousnesse, peace, the very good of grace,
5. The last particular in this chastening providence is the end of is, which expressly is declared to be the profit, good of God's children, holiness, righteousness, peace, the very good of grace,
and glory, both here and hereafter to be injoyed, of which with the former, much hath been spoken before, only here must it be noted, as giving in it's strength with the rest, to perswade Gods chastened unto cheerfulnesse,
and glory, both Here and hereafter to be enjoyed, of which with the former, much hath been spoken before, only Here must it be noted, as giving in it's strength with the rest, to persuade God's chastened unto cheerfulness,
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wherefore, even for this end also, as for the rest, lift up the hands that hang downe, &c. SECT. III. The force of the precedent providence and duty thence concerning the chastised.
Wherefore, even for this end also, as for the rest, lift up the hands that hang down, etc. SECT. III. The force of the precedent providence and duty thence Concerning the chastised.
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TO the second Quere, what force this chastening providence hath upon the following duty of incouragement in Gods afflicted? The very terme of illation can conclude no lesse,
TO the second Quere, what force this chastening providence hath upon the following duty of encouragement in God's afflicted? The very term of illation can conclude no less,
In short then, I shall reply, there is a double force, one of nature and influence, another of reason and consequence which hence issue out to inforce the chastened to comfort and reviving.
In short then, I shall reply, there is a double force, one of nature and influence, Another of reason and consequence which hence issue out to enforce the chastened to Comfort and reviving.
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and give out it's effect in return of duty, unto which it doth incline. Now in this speciall consideration of providence about the Rod, both the cause ordering it,
and give out it's Effect in return of duty, unto which it does incline. Now in this special consideration of providence about the Rod, both the cause ordering it,
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In the Cause we have the Father primarily putting out in this Rod his power and his love, the Son next to him Mediator-like, sweetening the Rod, with all the gracio•s fruits of his merit and intercession,
In the Cause we have the Father primarily putting out in this Rod his power and his love, the Son next to him Mediator-like, sweetening the Rod, with all the gracio•s fruits of his merit and Intercession,
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the Spirit proceeding from both these, whose name is therfore eminently the Comforter, manageth the Rod, brings all the sweetnesse of Christ with it to his members,
the Spirit proceeding from both these, whose name is Therefore eminently the Comforter, manageth the Rod, brings all the sweetness of christ with it to his members,
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and his counsels too are all inabling words in this matter, Strengthen the weak hands, and confirme the feeble knees, say to them that are of a fearfull heart, Be strong, Feare not.
and his Counsels too Are all enabling words in this matter, Strengthen the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees, say to them that Are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not.
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and that evidently effected upon the man, eminently is this force seen, for good, and nothing but good, of which this is the best here intended, can cheer a soule,
and that evidently effected upon the man, eminently is this force seen, for good, and nothing but good, of which this is the best Here intended, can cheer a soul,
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2. To add to this, If strength of reason have force upon a man to perswade him to any thing, the strongest reason is here, from sweetnesse of chastening to draw the afflicted to the duty of reviving.
2. To add to this, If strength of reason have force upon a man to persuade him to any thing, the Strongest reason is Here, from sweetness of chastening to draw the afflicted to the duty of reviving.
The Mediator sweetens it, therefore should not we faint, but be refreshed; the Spirit measures it, and sanctifies it, therefore should we be glad under it;
The Mediator sweetens it, Therefore should not we faint, but be refreshed; the Spirit measures it, and Sanctifies it, Therefore should we be glad under it;
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the Promise is the rule of dispensation, and the effect our true and eternall good, therefore should we be incouraged, and live cheerfully above the smart.
the Promise is the Rule of Dispensation, and the Effect our true and Eternal good, Therefore should we be encouraged, and live cheerfully above the smart.
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It is an expression fitted to the former metaphor of hanging hands, and palsie knees, however friends may be about supporting, chasing, cheering these fallen, fainting and dying members,
It is an expression fitted to the former metaphor of hanging hands, and palsy knees, however Friends may be about supporting, chasing, cheering these fallen, fainting and dying members,
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wee reade it used by Christ to expresse his cure upon the crooked woman, Shee was made streight, that is, her parts and members were restored to their proper place, site and posture, and this was her comfort:
we read it used by christ to express his cure upon the crooked woman, She was made straight, that is, her parts and members were restored to their proper place, site and posture, and this was her Comfort:
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First, the nature of this duty, in short, is to dispose our selves by the help of that gracious influence given out by the spirit of the Rod, to receive these cordiall revivings which the chastening providence hath ordered to us:
First, the nature of this duty, in short, is to dispose our selves by the help of that gracious influence given out by the Spirit of the Rod, to receive these cordial revivings which the chastening providence hath ordered to us:
and they, in a kinde of unbelieving discontent, never regard him? So troubled are they with the smart, that they will not once minde the sweet of the Rod: This is utterly a fault;
and they, in a kind of unbelieving discontent, never regard him? So troubled Are they with the smart, that they will not once mind the sweet of the Rod: This is utterly a fault;
Plainly thus, by putting out that spirituall strength we have, into activity or motion, for setting the heart in the right frame to sure with the consolations of God;
Plainly thus, by putting out that spiritual strength we have, into activity or motion, for setting the heart in the right frame to sure with the consolations of God;
in the Prophets phrase, by stirring, or rousing up our selves, or Davids expression, by calling unto our spirits in time of fainting and distresse, Why art thou cast down, O my soule? &c. This is our work, to call up,
in the prophets phrase, by stirring, or rousing up our selves, or Davids expression, by calling unto our spirits in time of fainting and distress, Why art thou cast down, Oh my soul? etc. This is our work, to call up,
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1. To believing, and by Faith, to a single and attentive eyeing of all these comfortable considerations which the Fathers care disposeth in every Rod for the good of his chastened ones;
1. To believing, and by Faith, to a single and attentive Eying of all these comfortable considerations which the Father's care Disposeth in every Rod for the good of his chastened ones;
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and make them really subject, which to sense seem not to be where they are; and to apply all, and make them properly our own, which is Faiths peculiar;
and make them really Subject, which to sense seem not to be where they Are; and to apply all, and make them properly our own, which is Faiths peculiar;
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that as he is ready and willing to administer his reviving influence unto his chastened, so they with answerable desire, should set themselves to look for and receive it:
that as he is ready and willing to administer his reviving influence unto his chastened, so they with answerable desire, should Set themselves to look for and receive it:
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THe very name of duty, me things, should be soveraigne and binding to them that make conscience of all duties unto God, save only this of making after comfort;
THe very name of duty, me things, should be sovereign and binding to them that make conscience of all duties unto God, save only this of making After Comfort;
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My work therfore now is to presse that obedience to Gods comforting will in his chastenings, which we acknowledge a duty to his commanding will in all other particulars.
My work Therefore now is to press that Obedience to God's comforting will in his chastenings, which we acknowledge a duty to his commanding will in all other particulars.
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and therefore hath spirited his Rod to incline his afflicted to lifting up, and by all the reason of his discipline ingageth them not to fainting, but to cheering hearts:
and Therefore hath spirited his Rod to incline his afflicted to lifting up, and by all the reason of his discipline engageth them not to fainting, but to cheering hearts:
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Let me speak to you for God, and from God in this matter, Come yee afflicted of the Lord, gird up your loynes, hearken unto me, will yee keep those hearts sad, which God will not have kept sad? O sin not against God in this,
Let me speak to you for God, and from God in this matter, Come ye afflicted of the Lord, gird up your loins, harken unto me, will ye keep those hearts sad, which God will not have kept sad? O sin not against God in this,
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view the Mediator of the Rod, and rouse up your hearts to take hold of him your Pattern, your guide in this uncouth way of trouble, he will bring you out:
view the Mediator of the Rod, and rouse up your hearts to take hold of him your Pattern, your guide in this uncouth Way of trouble, he will bring you out:
and as naturally a duty as any, to call up your souls out of troubles, to lift them up in Faith, in Hope, in Prayer to meet the reviving influences of God given out with the Rod unto you;
and as naturally a duty as any, to call up your Souls out of Troubles, to lift them up in Faith, in Hope, in Prayer to meet the reviving influences of God given out with the Rod unto you;
and if reason or truth may prevaile, besides the moving considerations in the Text, which I shall presse toward the close of the work, these few convincing grounds I shall lay down in this place.
and if reason or truth may prevail, beside the moving considerations in the Text, which I shall press towards the close of the work, these few convincing grounds I shall lay down in this place.
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1. The command, counsels, and care of God, concerning this comfort to his afflicted, infallibly evinceth it a duty on their parts to attend on it, and reach forth unto it.
1. The command, Counsels, and care of God, Concerning this Comfort to his afflicted, infallibly evinceth it a duty on their parts to attend on it, and reach forth unto it.
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Rejoyce, and be exceeding glad when yee are reviled and persecuted, &c. In all which was matter of chastening as well as triall, smart that did make sad,
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad when ye Are reviled and persecuted, etc. In all which was matter of chastening as well as trial, smart that did make sad,
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Counsels are frequent, let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid, lift up your heads, &c. And the exceeding great care of God to have this effected, strongly proveth, it must not be by them neglected;
Counsels Are frequent, let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid, lift up your Heads, etc. And the exceeding great care of God to have this effected, strongly Proves, it must not be by them neglected;
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First, in providing a spring of comfort for all cases of distresse and dejection among his own children, therefore h•e sends Christ in the flesh full of consolation,
First, in providing a spring of Comfort for all cases of distress and dejection among his own children, Therefore h•e sends christ in the Flesh full of consolation,
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and when he leaves the flesh, ne procures another comforter, even the holy Spirit, to whom he designes the office of reviving and comforting every afflicted soule, he comes in Christs name,
and when he leaves the Flesh, ne procures Another comforter, even the holy Spirit, to whom he designs the office of reviving and comforting every afflicted soul, he comes in Christ name,
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How doth he call upon his Prophets, Comfort yee, comfort yet my people? How doth he in them call upon his afflicted, O thou afflicted, and tossed with tempests,
How does he call upon his prophets, Comfort ye, Comfort yet my people? How does he in them call upon his afflicted, Oh thou afflicted, and tossed with tempests,
It is observable in the delegation of the Spirit by Christ to be his Churches comforter, the marke therein specially intended, which is still some main duty or other;
It is observable in the delegation of the Spirit by christ to be his Churches comforter, the mark therein specially intended, which is still Some main duty or other;
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and so brings the soule with delight to hearken to the Word made knowne; and none can surpasse that good Disciple, who learnes Jesus Christ with delight.
and so brings the soul with delight to harken to the Word made known; and none can surpass that good Disciple, who learns jesus christ with delight.
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this is his course to effect it by consolation, I will send the Comforter to you from the Father, hee shall testifie of mee, and strengthened by his comforts, Yee also shall beare witnesse.
this is his course to Effect it by consolation, I will send the Comforter to you from the Father, he shall testify of me, and strengthened by his comforts, Ye also shall bear witness.
and draw them unto God in himselfe, this is his way, If I depart, I will send the Comforter unto you, It is still the Comforter that he makes use of (a sweet and blessed notion) And when hee is come, he will convince or reprove the world of sin;
and draw them unto God in himself, this is his Way, If I depart, I will send the Comforter unto you, It is still the Comforter that he makes use of (a sweet and blessed notion) And when he is come, he will convince or reprove the world of since;
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as for his own experience, the Apostle labours with his Corinthians. Now then, yee afflicted of the Lord, whose strivings of heart are to be h•ly under the Rod, to search out sin, to hate it, to be fruitfull to Christ, to mortifie corruption, to make a good confession of Jesus Christ, to be faithfull to the death;
as for his own experience, the Apostle labours with his Corinthians. Now then, ye afflicted of the Lord, whose strivings of heart Are to be h•ly under the Rod, to search out since, to hate it, to be fruitful to christ, to mortify corruption, to make a good Confessi of jesus christ, to be faithful to the death;
3. Yee will be more perswaded, that this is your dutie to make after comfort, if yee doe rightly consider, what plots the Devill hath to keepe you from it;
3. Ye will be more persuaded, that this is your duty to make After Comfort, if ye do rightly Consider, what plots the devil hath to keep you from it;
as his hope was concerning Job; and he thought he put faire for it, when he brought him to curse the day of his birth, &c. I would alwayes conclude this for truth, That from which the Devill drives me, is surely the dutie unto which God draws me.
as his hope was Concerning Job; and he Thought he put fair for it, when he brought him to curse the day of his birth, etc. I would always conclude this for truth, That from which the devil drives me, is surely the duty unto which God draws me.
The first the Apostle notes about Eve, that the Serpent-devill beguiled her by his subtletie, by his sleight of hand, turning every way for his own purpose;
The First the Apostle notes about Eve, that the Serpent-devill beguiled her by his subtlety, by his sleight of hand, turning every Way for his own purpose;
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The second he warnes of to the Eohesians, what wiles, methods, mazes, labyrinths, maeanders he hath to puzzle men in sin, that they should not find the way out;
The second he warns of to the Eohesians, what wiles, methods, mazes, labyrinths, maeanders he hath to puzzle men in since, that they should not find the Way out;
Of these inventions the Apostle makes mention in the case of that sinner in the Church of Corinth, whom God by his Church had chastened with that severe sentence of Excommunication;
Of these Inventions the Apostle makes mention in the case of that sinner in the Church of Corinth, whom God by his Church had chastened with that severe sentence of Excommunication;
lest Satan should over-reach them, and while they thought by casting out and delivering to Satan to save the spirit, the Devill might thereby destroy it, wilily suggesting a desperate ejection of him at once out of the Church, and from God:
lest Satan should overreach them, and while they Thought by casting out and delivering to Satan to save the Spirit, the devil might thereby destroy it, wilily suggesting a desperate ejection of him At once out of the Church, and from God:
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Say then in this case, as the Lord Mediator said to the Devill, or his instruments, upbraiding his poore Church, to keepe them in a disconsolate condition, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan,
Say then in this case, as the Lord Mediator said to the devil, or his Instruments, upbraiding his poor Church, to keep them in a disconsolate condition, The Lord rebuke thee, Oh Satan,
& to fall off from du•ie which God requires of them, such raisings and ravishings of God yee must seeke after, that yee may yet be serviceable unto him.
& to fallen off from du•ie which God requires of them, such raisings and ravishings of God ye must seek After, that ye may yet be serviceable unto him.
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It is the naturall course of curing, if any have broke a leg and grows faint upon it, the Chirurgion will give some cordiall to revive the patient for present,
It is the natural course of curing, if any have broke a leg and grows faint upon it, the Chirurgeon will give Some cordial to revive the patient for present,
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and make you walke more evenly with God in the second, which now follows in order to be pressed. SECT. V. The second Ʋse of the chastening Providence, even Amendment of soules under the rod, pressed by the Apostle in this clause;
and make you walk more evenly with God in the second, which now follows in order to be pressed. SECT. V. The second Ʋse of the chastening Providence, even Amendment of Souls under the rod, pressed by the Apostle in this clause;
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If we bring the terme of illation close to this direction (Wherefore make streight, &c.) the force of all the precedent chastening providence runs out into this dutie of the afflicted, which is also the effect of Gods chastising:
If we bring the term of illation close to this direction (Wherefore make straight, etc.) the force of all the precedent chastening providence runs out into this duty of the afflicted, which is also the Effect of God's chastising:
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God gives through the rod a streightning power, and then puts on the chastened soule to worke by him and with him for walking in that right and even path with himselfe.
God gives through the rod a straightening power, and then puts on the chastened soul to work by him and with him for walking in that right and even path with himself.
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these also as we are guided by the following expression, must be conceived lame feet, halting, maimed hearts, cripple or limping soules, that walk not perfectly with God,
these also as we Are guided by the following expression, must be conceived lame feet, halting, maimed hearts, cripple or limping Souls, that walk not perfectly with God,
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I should not stand critically to paraphrase upon that word in the text (paths) which signifies strictly such a way or tracke, that a wheele makes upon the ground, suppose of chariot or the like; (for I am perswaded here mainly it intends a way fitted for a man to walke in,
I should not stand critically to Paraphrase upon that word in the text (paths) which signifies strictly such a Way or track, that a wheel makes upon the ground, suppose of chariot or the like; (for I am persuaded Here mainly it intends a Way fitted for a man to walk in,
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and so doe to present the way of Gods counsells to us, fitted for Christians to walk in:) but finding it occasioning a pious conceit, that it should presse speed in the way,
and so do to present the Way of God's Counsels to us, fitted for Christians to walk in:) but finding it occasioning a pious conceit, that it should press speed in the Way,
Make streight paths, that is, so much as in you lyeth, indeavour to it, but it is Gods onely worke properly to rectifie or make streight hearts and wayes,
Make straight paths, that is, so much as in you lies, endeavour to it, but it is God's only work properly to rectify or make straight hearts and ways,
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as he said, Now I live, yet not I properly and of my selfe, but Christ liveth in me; So indeed God properly and by his strength makes streight the crooked, we are but streightned by him, however moving in his hand;
as he said, Now I live, yet not I properly and of my self, but christ lives in me; So indeed God properly and by his strength makes straight the crooked, we Are but straighteneth by him, however moving in his hand;
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How careful would a man be for a lame foot, to have shooe even, ground even, all even to keep from hurt? more should we care for lame hearts, to have frame even,
How careful would a man be for a lame foot, to have shoe even, ground even, all even to keep from hurt? more should we care for lame hearts, to have frame even,
The former wherefore indispensably presseth this upon Gods chastened ones, Gods care in chastening must put them upon care in rectifying or making streight their wayes for him;
The former Wherefore indispensably Presseth this upon God's chastened ones, God's care in chastening must put them upon care in rectifying or making straight their ways for him;
or help, this rodprovidence yeelds for rectifying mens hearts. 2. The state of the afflicteds dutie under this help. 3. The motives added in the Text inforcing to this dutie, all which more distinctly handled, I shall then draw up the close.
or help, this rodprovidence yields for rectifying men's hearts. 2. The state of the afflicteds duty under this help. 3. The motives added in the Text enforcing to this duty, all which more distinctly handled, I shall then draw up the close.
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THat there is a force in this scourging care of God to constraine the chastened to this rectitude of heart and wayes, the illative terme (wherefore) doth evidently determine, which presseth from thence upon the dutie:
THat there is a force in this scourging care of God to constrain the chastened to this rectitude of heart and ways, the illative term (Wherefore) does evidently determine, which Presseth from thence upon the duty:
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To the first, Take we in but those grand concurrents to this chastening dispensation the Author, Mediator, Spirit and Rule of the rod, (not to speake of them distinctly) they joyntly give out their power to effect this rectitude in the chastened soule,
To the First, Take we in but those grand concurrents to this chastening Dispensation the Author, Mediator, Spirit and Rule of the rod, (not to speak of them distinctly) they jointly give out their power to Effect this rectitude in the chastened soul,
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and that efficiciently necessitating the man to this streightnesse of heart and way, and that in this order, God the Father, in his Son and by his Spirit,
and that efficiciently necessitating the man to this straightness of heart and Way, and that in this order, God the Father, in his Son and by his Spirit,
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No lesse is Right the singular propertie of his word, and if so, whatsoever issueth from this hand, according to this rule, by the rod, must needs be an answerable like effect.
No less is Right the singular property of his word, and if so, whatsoever issueth from this hand, according to this Rule, by the rod, must needs be an answerable like Effect.
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2. Effective also, or a creating power is this issuing from the rod-providence to make Gods chast•ned cleave to even paths, God himselfe is in the rod,
2. Effective also, or a creating power is this issuing from the rodprovidence to make God's chast•ned cleave to even paths, God himself is in the rod,
and no lesse doth he send his rod, and cryeth to the wandring sheepe returne, and it returneth, and to the lame soule walke in even wayes, and he walketh;
and no less does he send his rod, and Cries to the wandering sheep return, and it returns, and to the lame soul walk in even ways, and he walks;
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The words of promise are therefore peremptory, The lame shall leap as the Hart, &c. It in creati•g darknes and evill, afflictions on his people, he speaks to heavens and skies to drop downe righteousnes, it must be,
The words of promise Are Therefore peremptory, The lame shall leap as the Heart, etc. It in creati•g darkness and evil, afflictions on his people, he speaks to heavens and skies to drop down righteousness, it must be,
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3. Active likewise and a power of doing or stirring according to the bent, or byas of the rod, doth God give out to his chastened ones, that they may be stirring and make themselves right wayes.
3. Active likewise and a power of doing or stirring according to the bent, or bias of the rod, does God give out to his chastened ones, that they may be stirring and make themselves right ways.
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not onely outward pricks to spurre on from without by the rod smarting, but inward motions, quicknings and stirrings to this by the secret hand that manageth the rod upon the heart.
not only outward pricks to spur on from without by the rod smarting, but inward motions, quickenings and stirrings to this by the secret hand that manageth the rod upon the heart.
Come, say they, let us return unto the Lord. &c. This then is the first part of the power of this chastening providence naturally inabling the afflicted to make right paths for their feet to walk in.
Come, say they, let us return unto the Lord. etc. This then is the First part of the power of this chastening providence naturally enabling the afflicted to make right paths for their feet to walk in.
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To the second, the morall force of this afflicting hand upon the following duty, is the strength of reason, which is so great, that it must needs over-power men,
To the second, the moral force of this afflicting hand upon the following duty, is the strength of reason, which is so great, that it must needs overpower men,
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and make them yeeld to give out themselves to the utmost for obedience, unlesse they refuse to be drawne with the cords of a man, and declare themselves unreasonable:
and make them yield to give out themselves to the utmost for Obedience, unless they refuse to be drawn with the cords of a man, and declare themselves unreasonable:
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Is it not the justest reason now, that yee should comply with this love of the Mediator? is it not most unreasonable to reject his love without a cause,
Is it not the Justest reason now, that ye should comply with this love of the Mediator? is it not most unreasonable to reject his love without a cause,
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Absolutely necessary it is to reach that conformity of heart and wayes to God in rectitude, the Fathers will, the Sonnes love, the Spirits motion through the Rod drive the afflicted unto this marke;
Absolutely necessary it is to reach that conformity of heart and ways to God in rectitude, the Father's will, the Sons love, the Spirits motion through the Rod drive the afflicted unto this mark;
Make right paths for lame feet, we must, this the Rod would have, that we set our halting feet in Gods even wayes, to make our treadings or steps sutable thereunto;
Make right paths for lame feet, we must, this the Rod would have, that we Set our halting feet in God's even ways, to make our treadings or steps suitable thereunto;
Now, halting here is an unperfect or uneven walking with God, when by feares or other blasts, we are kept from the strict and right tract of conversation, from which we should not swerve;
Now, halting Here is an unperfect or uneven walking with God, when by fears or other blasts, we Are kept from the strict and right tract of Conversation, from which we should not swerve;
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to make our thoughts right concerning God, concerning sin, concerning duties, and our affections right, suted to various objects according to the rule,
to make our thoughts right Concerning God, Concerning since, Concerning duties, and our affections right, suited to various objects according to the Rule,
this upon our parts is the first work of Faith, which alone is the receiving Grace, by reason of which reception we are said to do, what indeed God properly doth alone:
this upon our parts is the First work of Faith, which alone is the receiving Grace, by reason of which reception we Are said to do, what indeed God properly does alone:
So are we commanded to redeeme time, to cast off our transgressions, and make us a new heart, &c. when alas, wee cannot do the work of one day, only wee receive by Faith a double portion of grace from God, in circumspect walking, in which respect our time is said to be bought out or redeemed:
So Are we commanded to Redeem time, to cast off our transgressions, and make us a new heart, etc. when alas, we cannot do the work of one day, only we receive by Faith a double portion of grace from God, in circumspect walking, in which respect our time is said to be bought out or redeemed:
Neither can we, poore creatures, make an hard heart soft, and an old heart new, only by Faith we receive the impressions of him that saith, I will give them a new Spirit, I will take the stony heart out of the flesh,
Neither can we, poor creatures, make an hard heart soft, and an old heart new, only by Faith we receive the impressions of him that Says, I will give them a new Spirit, I will take the stony heart out of the Flesh,
Now, if Faith do so evidence the excellency of Gods right wayes, and stirs up love in the soule vehemently to them, obedience sutable must be the effect, which will be the demonstration of that upright frame,
Now, if Faith do so evidence the excellency of God's right ways, and stirs up love in the soul vehemently to them, Obedience suitable must be the Effect, which will be the demonstration of that upright frame,
This pious conjecture from the wheel track in the Text (suppose of a Chariot) I could not omit, to put on to speed as well as rectitude in wayes of God;
This pious conjecture from the wheel track in the Text (suppose of a Chariot) I could not omit, to put on to speed as well as rectitude in ways of God;
and rectitude toward God, I shall adde no more, but what the Apostle here supplies himself unto us, viz. Two main Considerations, both which have strong influence upon the two foregoing duties, to perswade unto them.
and rectitude towards God, I shall add no more, but what the Apostle Here supplies himself unto us, viz. Two main Considerations, both which have strong influence upon the two foregoing duties, to persuade unto them.
Such are many apt to be under the Rod, while pressed with pain, or overcharged with feare, they seek any deviations for shelter from God, complying with worldly devices,
Such Are many apt to be under the Rod, while pressed with pain, or overcharged with Fear, they seek any deviations for shelter from God, complying with worldly devices,
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There be two truthes carried in this moving clause, one implied, the other expressed, which must be a little opened, that the strength of this motive may be the better given out to inforce the former duties.
There be two truths carried in this moving clause, one implied, the other expressed, which must be a little opened, that the strength of this motive may be the better given out to enforce the former duties.
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See Abrahams halting with God in Egypt before Pharaoh, in Gerar before Abimelech. In the same kinde and place did Isaacs lamenesse appeare under the scourge of Famine, he walked not perfectly with God.
See Abrahams halting with God in Egypt before Pharaoh, in Gerar before Abimelech. In the same kind and place did Isaacs lameness appear under the scourge of Famine, he walked not perfectly with God.
The rise therefore and demonstrative ground of the Saints halting in their affliction, is that sinful flesh, which is as universall as that naturall wherein they live, which being contrary to the Rod,
The rise Therefore and demonstrative ground of the Saints halting in their affliction, is that sinful Flesh, which is as universal as that natural wherein they live, which being contrary to the Rod,
This becomes dismall hatred to God, in the wicked, whose flesh is predominant, but stirrings of disaffection only in Gods own, who have the Spirit supreme in them, which yet unregarded may become more dangerous:
This becomes dismal hatred to God, in the wicked, whose Flesh is predominant, but stirrings of disaffection only in God's own, who have the Spirit supreme in them, which yet unregarded may become more dangerous:
This however it is not allowed in Gods children, yet are they subject to such motions from their flesh helpt on by the power of Satan, whereby their hearts may be dampt, their limbs lamed, their pace may faulter towards God:
This however it is not allowed in God's children, yet Are they Subject to such motions from their Flesh helped on by the power of Satan, whereby their hearts may be dampt, their limbs lamed, their pace may falter towards God:
But why should such an argument as this be used to Gods children, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way, when it is certain they cannot fall off from God unto perdition?
But why should such an argument as this be used to God's children, lest that which is lame be turned out of the Way, when it is certain they cannot fallen off from God unto perdition?
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It is not irrationall to use such motives for duty to the most stable and unshaken soules in the Church here Militant, and therefore not unusefull with the Spirit of God to presse them upon the best of men, to keep them close to their obedience;
It is not irrational to use such motives for duty to the most stable and unshaken Souls in the Church Here Militant, and Therefore not unuseful with the Spirit of God to press them upon the best of men, to keep them close to their Obedience;
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These considerations may evince the necessity of such arguing toward these. First, they are rationall creatures, grace hath not swallowed up reason, nor destroyed the man,
These considerations may evince the necessity of such arguing towards these. First, they Are rational creatures, grace hath not swallowed up reason, nor destroyed the man,
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now prevention from finall Apostasie to perdition, is a forcible consideration to every rationall creature to take heed of the halting evill that leads unto it,
now prevention from final Apostasy to perdition, is a forcible consideration to every rational creature to take heed of the halting evil that leads unto it,
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nor indeed from any creature Consideration, for mutability and change is the creatures adjunct, but it is meerly grounded upon the Covenant of God to Christ and to his seed, wherein his power, wisdome, justice, truth,
nor indeed from any creature Consideration, for mutability and change is the creatures adjunct, but it is merely grounded upon the Covenant of God to christ and to his seed, wherein his power, Wisdom, Justice, truth,
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Now, that wisdome that hath contrived the perseverance of these to glory, who are so fraile and unstable in themselves, hath also cast the way whereby he will accomplish this promised end,
Now, that Wisdom that hath contrived the perseverance of these to glory, who Are so frail and unstable in themselves, hath also cast the Way whereby he will accomplish this promised end,
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It pleaseth therefore this God-wisdome, to sute arguments to the state of his creatures, he seeth the remainders of pride in their flesh, that upon conceit of priviledge, may puffe up,
It Pleases Therefore this God-wisdome, to suit Arguments to the state of his creatures, he sees the remainders of pride in their Flesh, that upon conceit of privilege, may puff up,
For discovery of the first, the demonstration will be cleer in their properties of halting, which are inseparable from it, however vincible by grace. 1. The slownesse or backwardnesse;
For discovery of the First, the demonstration will be clear in their properties of halting, which Are inseparable from it, however vincible by grace. 1. The slowness or backwardness;
delay or slacknesse is no where so dangerous, as in the way of God, so many lusts and temptations there be, that upon the least stand do overtake us;
Delay or slackness is no where so dangerous, as in the Way of God, so many Lustiest and temptations there be, that upon the least stand do overtake us;
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The Lord therefore chideth his Disciples out of their crooked and perverse disposition, O perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? It was but infirmitie in them,
The Lord Therefore chideth his Disciples out of their crooked and perverse disposition, Oh perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? It was but infirmity in them,
But why this a motive to comfort, and conformity or rectifying wayes to God? The reason of this must be the vertue of these duties for prevention of this dismall evill: The next consideration. To the second.
But why this a motive to Comfort, and conformity or rectifying ways to God? The reason of this must be the virtue of these duties for prevention of this dismal evil: The next consideration. To the second.
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The power in the former duties effectuall for cure of this evill, is twofold. 1 Primitive, to turn away those pernicious maladies that breed and bring forth this Apostasie. 2 Positive, to keep the soul in a true and perfect state with God:
The power in the former duties effectual for cure of this evil, is twofold. 1 Primitive, to turn away those pernicious maladies that breed and bring forth this Apostasy. 2 Positive, to keep the soul in a true and perfect state with God:
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the stating of those evils with the application of this remedie will be here convenient. 1 The fading of light for discoverie of God in Christ reconciled, makes the soul very weak, apt to be turned aside from the truth, having lost God out of the eye;
the stating of those evils with the application of this remedy will be Here convenient. 1 The fading of Light for discovery of God in christ reconciled, makes the soul very weak, apt to be turned aside from the truth, having lost God out of the eye;
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for which cause it must be, that the Apostle in hsi method of bringing the Churches to the abundant knowledge of the mysterie of God in Christ, he strives first that their hearts might be comforted:
for which cause it must be, that the Apostle in hsi method of bringing the Churches to the abundant knowledge of the mystery of God in christ, he strives First that their hearts might be comforted:
and thence would he draw them to the riches of the full assurance of understanding to the acknowledgement of, or insight into, the mysterie of God, of the Father, and of Christ.
and thence would he draw them to the riches of the full assurance of understanding to the acknowledgement of, or insight into, the mystery of God, of the Father, and of christ.
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Alas, the dying of hope leaves the soul as a livelesse thing, turns it into a miserable state of confusion and distraction, that it is even readie to curse God sometimes unawares and die,
Alas, the dying of hope leaves the soul as a Lifeless thing, turns it into a miserable state of confusion and distraction, that it is even ready to curse God sometime unawares and die,
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and lieth liable hereby to the tempters furie to be hurried into a soul-killing despair. Now to give life to this hope, the Apostle implores God for his poore Romanes;
and lies liable hereby to the tempters fury to be hurried into a Soul-killing despair. Now to give life to this hope, the Apostle implores God for his poor Romans;
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The Psalmist found this vertue of divine consolation, In the multitude of my thoughts within me (confusion of thoughts were within him what course to take,
The Psalmist found this virtue of divine consolation, In the multitude of my thoughts within me (confusion of thoughts were within him what course to take,
When Christ himself was in the conflict, buffeted by Satan to make him deny his Father, to let us see that our flesh in him needed support, Angels are sent to minister to him, and support the flesh;
When christ himself was in the conflict, buffeted by Satan to make him deny his Father, to let us see that our Flesh in him needed support, Angels Are sent to minister to him, and support the Flesh;
nothing strengthens the hands more to the work of God than the consolation of Christ, and nothing keeps more from Apostasie, then to walk circumspectly in the wayes of God, and abound in his work.
nothing strengthens the hands more to the work of God than the consolation of christ, and nothing keeps more from Apostasy, then to walk circumspectly in the ways of God, and abound in his work.
unto which the second dutie carrieth a vertue contrary and soveraigne to destroy them. The evils so incident to halting, and so efficient to Apostasie are such as these:
unto which the second duty Carrieth a virtue contrary and sovereign to destroy them. The evils so incident to halting, and so efficient to Apostasy Are such as these:
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unbeleef, inordinate affection, and uneven walking, whereof we may note the malignitie in themselves, and the remedie in the duty. 1. Vnbeleefe is the strong inducement of a perpetuall backsliding from God;
unbelief, inordinate affection, and uneven walking, whereof we may note the malignity in themselves, and the remedy in the duty. 1. Unbelief is the strong inducement of a perpetual backsliding from God;
It was therfore but a reasonable Item of the Apostle, Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you and evill heart of unbeleef in departing from the living God:
It was Therefore but a reasonable Item of the Apostle, Take heed, brothers, lest there be in any of you and evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God:
when affections break their bounds, transgresse their rule, and grow turbulent in the soul, pressing their own way, they expose the soul to all dangerous consequences;
when affections break their bounds, transgress their Rule, and grow turbulent in the soul, pressing their own Way, they expose the soul to all dangerous consequences;
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The Lord Christ therefore gives charge for right ordering affections, Fear not them that can kill the body, &c. And his beloved disciple followeth his steps, Love not the world, &c. the Fathers love is not consistent with it, this is reason strong enough.
The Lord christ Therefore gives charge for right ordering affections, fear not them that can kill the body, etc. And his Beloved disciple follows his steps, Love not the world, etc. the Father's love is not consistent with it, this is reason strong enough.
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and we willing to approve our own wayes rather then his, and if sin be suffered to proceed, it will shake off from God for ever. One stragling step put Peter at a great distance from Christ,
and we willing to approve our own ways rather then his, and if since be suffered to proceed, it will shake off from God for ever. One straggling step put Peter At a great distance from christ,
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It is a sweet expression of Davids, I will walk in mine integritie, but what course takes he for that? My foot (saith he) standeth in an even place, right and streight with God, to that posture he holds it,
It is a sweet expression of Davids, I will walk in mine integrity, but what course Takes he for that? My foot (Says he) Stands in an even place, right and straight with God, to that posture he holds it,
If health then, yea saving health be in it self desirable, reviving and reforming under the rods dispensation must be the mark to which the soul must reach;
If health then, yea Saving health be in it self desirable, reviving and reforming under the rods Dispensation must be the mark to which the soul must reach;
and amendment, who ever desire life, and not death. Two Queres must be satisfied to open the strength of this Motive. 1. What is this health or healing? 2. What vertue is in former duties with respect unto the rod,
and amendment, who ever desire life, and not death. Two Queres must be satisfied to open the strength of this Motive. 1. What is this health or healing? 2. What virtue is in former duties with respect unto the rod,
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and by outward obstructions also is it something impaired, whereupon in case of any outward affliction on the Church, a seeming eclipse of Gods countenance, It is said to be sick,
and by outward obstructions also is it something impaired, whereupon in case of any outward affliction on the Church, a seeming eclipse of God's countenance, It is said to be sick,
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1. The healing vertue of true comfort soveraigne over all sicknesse, lamenesse, or halting of spirit to God-ward, caused either by sinfull obstructions,
1. The healing virtue of true Comfort sovereign over all sickness, lameness, or halting of Spirit to Godward, caused either by sinful obstructions,
Christs name, that is, his sweetnesse are comforts manifested, is as ointment powred forth, (which is attractive upon the sense of standers by) therefore the virgins love him, pure souls separate from uncleannesse, by love cleave to him, and are closed with him.
Christ name, that is, his sweetness Are comforts manifested, is as ointment poured forth, (which is Attractive upon the sense of standers by) Therefore the Virgins love him, pure Souls separate from uncleanness, by love cleave to him, and Are closed with him.
O that broken and afflicted hearts, who refuse comfort would but consider, every touch of comfort is a close of the soul with Christ, they would catch for this, that they might close with him.
O that broken and afflicted hearts, who refuse Comfort would but Consider, every touch of Comfort is a close of the soul with christ, they would catch for this, that they might close with him.
sad heart, lie not still complaining, thou art dead and dull, it is thy sicknesse, drink in the consolations of Christ, these will restore and quicken;
sad heart, lie not still complaining, thou art dead and dull, it is thy sickness, drink in the consolations of christ, these will restore and quicken;
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why refusest thou to be comforted? The God of comfort, by the Son of comfort, through the Spirit of comfort, out of the promise of comfort, supplies all this to his lame,
why refusest thou to be comforted? The God of Comfort, by the Son of Comfort, through the Spirit of Comfort, out of the promise of Comfort, supplies all this to his lame,
and halt, because he will have their healing, not their perishing, and perpetuates them hereby in a good state of health, that it may abide with them for ever. Weigh thia inducement to obedience.
and halt, Because he will have their healing, not their perishing, and perpetuates them hereby in a good state of health, that it may abide with them for ever. Weigh thia inducement to Obedience.
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2. THe force of healing in the second duty which is equally pressed with the former, that we may no lesse urge it from this motive, is there considerable.
2. THe force of healing in the second duty which is equally pressed with the former, that we may no less urge it from this motive, is there considerable.
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and this will appeare in the effects of this rectifying our paths, or of reformation, if it be that thorow righting of the soule as is intended by it, these are a three-fold rectitude left upon the man.
and this will appear in the effects of this rectifying our paths, or of Reformation, if it be that thorough righting of the soul as is intended by it, these Are a threefold rectitude left upon the man.
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Christ for the soule, and the soule for Christ, without other mediating causes; These may prove obstructions, and dest oy our life in Christ, not save it.
christ for the soul, and the soul for christ, without other mediating Causes; These may prove obstructions, and dest oy our life in christ, not save it.
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2. A right disposition of faculties and inward affections, when judgement, will and affections stand right with God in that Euange••call rectitude promised to,
2. A right disposition of faculties and inward affections, when judgement, will and affections stand right with God in that Euange••call rectitude promised to,
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as God directs, I shall only labour to move by them to the practice of those duties which concernes the chastened in the right use of their afflictions.
as God directs, I shall only labour to move by them to the practice of those duties which concerns the chastened in the right use of their afflictions.
Heare now, yee afflicted of the Lord, Doth God so pity the halt and the lame, that are any way maimed by the Rod, that he chooseth healing for them, not greater ruptures or subversions? Be then of Gods minde,
Hear now, ye afflicted of the Lord, Does God so pity the halt and the lame, that Are any Way maimed by the Rod, that he chooses healing for them, not greater ruptures or subversions? Be then of God's mind,
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if health, yea, saving health, in God be so good, so desirable, catch at comfort in Christ, cheere up, lift up hanging hands and palsie knees, pursue a through righting of the soule, a full reformation, these will be health to the navell, and marrow to the bones.
if health, yea, Saving health, in God be so good, so desirable, catch At Comfort in christ, cheer up, lift up hanging hands and palsy knees, pursue a through righting of the soul, a full Reformation, these will be health to the navel, and marrow to the bones.
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and not swerve, they are such as these: 1. Prosecute these really; true comfort, and true reformation must be truly pursued, with reall care, purpose of heart,
and not swerve, they Are such as these: 1. Prosecute these really; true Comfort, and true Reformation must be truly pursued, with real care, purpose of heart,
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seek after reviving or consolation of Christ, as much as after rectifying or amendment, sweetnesse of life, health and strength are equally promoted by both.
seek After reviving or consolation of christ, as much as After rectifying or amendment, sweetness of life, health and strength Are equally promoted by both.
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The chastening Father, the mediating Sonne, the comforting and quickening Spirit, are all ingaged to give in the sweet and full fruit of chastening providence to your soules;
The chastening Father, the mediating Son, the comforting and quickening Spirit, Are all engaged to give in the sweet and full fruit of chastening providence to your Souls;
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NONLATINALPHABET. Descriptio hominis inertis guem NONLATINALPHABET vocat Hesiodus, Ber. in Text. NONLATINALPHABET d• eo dicitur cujus manibus nulla industria inest, cujus manus sunt minime industriae, vel cu•us NONLATINALPHABET. 1. mambus n•hil roboris inest. Steph. NONLATINALPHABET
. Description hominis inertis guem vocat Hesiod, Ber. in Text. d• eo dicitur cujus manibus nulla Industria Inset, cujus manus sunt minime industriae, vel cu•us. 1. mambus n•hil roboris Inset. Stephen
1. What is Gods chastening Ptovidence. Poslquam docui• Deum salut• nostrae prospicere, dura nos cosligat, inde nos ad alacritatem hortatur; ••hilen•m quod n•s magis debilites, adeo { que } exan••e• prorsus quam •um falsa imaginatione occupati, nullum gratiae Dci gustum hebemus in rebus adversis. Calv. in Text. Heb. 12.7.
1. What is God's chastening Ptovidence. Poslquam docui• God salut• Nostrae prospicere, dura nos cosligat, inde nos ad alacritatem hortatur; ••hilen•m quod n•s magis debilites, adeo { que } exan••e• prorsus quam •um Falsa imagination occupati, nullum Gratiae Dci gustum hebemus in rebus adversis. Calvin in Text. Hebrew 12.7.
〈 … 〉 gre•sivae, ita op••at• claud•at, quondo non sequ •••r r••ula ••gis divinae, Aquin. in tex. NONLATINALPHABET. Ʋ•bitas, S•mitas, vias, &c. Est prae••pt•• NONLATINALPHABET contentionis quasi in curri•••• vi•ae san••ae & religios•e, Can•ernr. Locus not ad••s pro libcro arbitrio s••• suin moven•e ad bona opera, Estius in text. Sern tas sac•re re•tas, hoc est, quatum in vobis est, dare •peram ad ••c, sed propr•e rectificare •si solius De•, Aquin. in Text. Psal. 25.4.
〈 … 〉 gre•sivae, ita op••at• claud•at, quondo non sequ •••r r••ula ••gis Divinae, Aquinas in tex.. Ʋ•bitas, S•mitas, Ways, etc. Est prae••pt•• contentionis quasi in curri•••• vi•ae san••ae & religios•e, Can•ernr. Locus not ad••s Pro libcro arbitrio s••• suin moven•e ad Bona opera, Estius in text. Sermon tas sac•re re•tas, hoc est, quatum in vobis est, Dare •peram ad ••c, sed propr•e rectificare •si Solius De•, Aquinas in Text. Psalm 25.4.
Psal. 119 32. It is safe enough, if NONLATINALPHABET be carryed in that terme NONLATINALPHABET; that is, if our running be implyed in this track of a ranning wheel.
Psalm 119 32. It is safe enough, if be carried in that term; that is, if our running be employed in this track of a ranning wheel.
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Est elegan• haec locutio: multo enim deterius est errare quam claudicare: jam qui claudicare incip•unt, non statim avertut se a via, sed paulatim magis as magis ab •a recedunt, donec in errorem abrepti in medio Satanae labyrintho haereant, Calvin. in text. Praeceptum est cure & studii in vitus emendandis, & corrigenda pravitate, ne ultima corruptio neglecta sanatione sequatur, ut cum claudicans pes per insignem perversitatem detorquetur, Camerar. in Text.
Est elegan• haec Locution: Much enim Deterius est errare quam claudicare: jam qui claudicare incip•unt, non Immediately avertut see a via, sed Gradually magis as magis ab •a recedunt, donec in errorem abrepti in medio Satan labyrintho haereant, calvin. in text. Precept est cure & studii in vitus emendandis, & corrigenda pravitate, ne ultima Corruption Neglecta sanatione sequatur, ut cum claudicans pes per insignem perversitatem detorquetur, Chamberer. in Text.
Sa•itas corporis in duobus sita est in deb•ta humorum symmeiria, secundum quant•tatem & qualitatem, & in spongioso quodam habitu nu•lis obstructionibus impedito, us spi•••us & sanguis liberum per omnes pa•s•s habeat dis•ursum. •es. de Val. com. c. 5.
Sa•itas corporis in duobus sita est in deb•ta humorum symmeiria, secundum quant•tatem & qualitatem, & in spongioso Quodam habitu nu•lis obstructionibus impedito, us spi•••us & sanguis liberum per omnes pa•s•s habeat dis•ursum. •es. de Val. come. c. 5.
