MY Text presents us not only with the duty, but the incomparable priviledg of every faithful, obedient Christian, who is here enjoined a service so satisfactory, pleasing,
MY Text presents us not only with the duty, but the incomparable privilege of every faithful, obedient Christian, who is Here enjoined a service so satisfactory, pleasing,
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To be pleased and satisfied, to be merry and joyful, one would think were a service so natural and delightful to all the world, that the very commanding of it would appear one of the vainest and most needless injunctions imaginable;
To be pleased and satisfied, to be merry and joyful, one would think were a service so natural and delightful to all the world, that the very commanding of it would appear one of the vainest and most needless injunctions imaginable;
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to entertain and accept, preserve and always keep in ones possession an inexhausted Fountain of joy, such as will supply all our wants, serve all our necessities, gratifie and please us in all conditions;
to entertain and accept, preserve and always keep in ones possession an inexhausted Fountain of joy, such as will supply all our Wants, serve all our necessities, gratify and please us in all conditions;
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And yet Heaven knows, such degenerate creatures are we grown, that God is fain to oblige us to that by positive express command which (did we behave our selves in the least like Christian people) we could not but perform by a meer inclination of nature.
And yet Heaven knows, such degenerate creatures Are we grown, that God is fain to oblige us to that by positive express command which (did we behave our selves in the least like Christian people) we could not but perform by a mere inclination of nature.
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Nay, did but a man observe the general dejectedness, sullenness, murmurings and repinings that are to be met with in the conversation of most Christians, against the dealings and disposings of God himself, 'twould let us see sufficient reason why St. Paul should in this very Epistle so often inculcate and impress this one duty.
Nay, did but a man observe the general dejectedness, sullenness, murmurings and repinings that Are to be met with in the Conversation of most Christians, against the dealings and disposings of God himself, 'twould let us see sufficient reason why Saint Paul should in this very Epistle so often inculcate and Impress this one duty.
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but as if people were apt to forget nothing more than what they should and cannot (when they truly understand it) but delight in most, he repeats his Injunction in the words of the Text, Rejoyce in the Lord always:
but as if people were apt to forget nothing more than what they should and cannot (when they truly understand it) but delight in most, he repeats his Injunction in the words of the Text, Rejoice in the Lord always:
though they both know it, and remember it too, he does redouble and impress it over again, hereby intimating it to be a duty of that concern, that it can never be too much repeated,
though they both know it, and Remember it too, he does redouble and Impress it over again, hereby intimating it to be a duty of that concern, that it can never be too much repeated,
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and faithful serving of God, derive and continue to its self an inexpressible comfort, satisfaction, and delight, from this one consideration, that the Lord is her God;
and faithful serving of God, derive and continue to its self an inexpressible Comfort, satisfaction, and delight, from this one consideration, that the Lord is her God;
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for we shall find that the consideration of having the Lord for his God, does furnish the obedient humble Christian (for of such only I would have this whole Discourse understood) with two such mighty arguments of joy, that the due weighing of them cannot chuse but make him in all conditions to rejoice in this Lord,
for we shall find that the consideration of having the Lord for his God, does furnish the obedient humble Christian (for of such only I would have this Whole Discourse understood) with two such mighty Arguments of joy, that the due weighing of them cannot choose but make him in all conditions to rejoice in this Lord,
the Lord will so order and govern the concernments of this temporal life as shall be most for his benefit and advantage. 2. He may again rejoice in the fame God,
the Lord will so order and govern the concernments of this temporal life as shall be most for his benefit and advantage. 2. He may again rejoice in the fame God,
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1. The obedient good Christian may very justly rejoice in God always, &c. for the performance of this he hath the express promise of the God of mercy and truth, with whom is no variableness nor shadow of turning.
1. The obedient good Christian may very justly rejoice in God always, etc. for the performance of this he hath the express promise of the God of mercy and truth, with whom is no variableness nor shadow of turning.
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This men are naturally ordinarily the more apt to do upon this great mistake, because they believe God then only loves and does them good when he prospers them in their temporal concerns;
This men Are naturally ordinarily the more apt to do upon this great mistake, Because they believe God then only loves and does them good when he prospers them in their temporal concerns;
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Did ever a large Fortune do any man hurt? who was ever the worse for wearing soft clothing? for faring deliciously every day? for lying at ease, taking his pleasure,
Did ever a large Fortune do any man hurt? who was ever the Worse for wearing soft clothing? for faring deliciously every day? for lying At ease, taking his pleasure,
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But if we will give our selves the leisure to hearken to Gods instruction, we shall find our selves taught by the Wisdom from above, that 'tis not the greatest Temporal affluence without true Godliness can make any man happy;
But if we will give our selves the leisure to harken to God's instruction, we shall find our selves taught by the Wisdom from above, that it's not the greatest Temporal affluence without true Godliness can make any man happy;
such a mans riches are kept for the owner to his hurt, saith Solomon. And therefore when the Prophet Jeremiah undertook to argue with God concerning his Judgments, viz. Wherefore the way of the wicked prospered? And wherefore all they were temporally happy that dealt very treacherously? In the conclusion of the debate he makes this resolution, Though thou hast planted them,
such a men riches Are kept for the owner to his hurt, Says Solomon. And Therefore when the Prophet Jeremiah undertook to argue with God Concerning his Judgments, viz. Wherefore the Way of the wicked prospered? And Wherefore all they were temporally happy that dealt very treacherously? In the conclusion of the debate he makes this resolution, Though thou hast planted them,
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Intimating hereby, that all the good thing of this world which God sometimes so liberally heaps upon wicked men, is intended as no greater a kindness to them than the variety of fresh Pasture,
Intimating hereby, that all the good thing of this world which God sometime so liberally heaps upon wicked men, is intended as no greater a kindness to them than the variety of fresh Pasture,
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and wallow in the enjoyment of his ease, and the abundance of his Provinder, but only that he may the more certainly and quickly become fit ware for the market and the shambles.
and wallow in the enjoyment of his ease, and the abundance of his Provisions, but only that he may the more Certainly and quickly become fit ware for the market and the shambles.
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yet when they consider of it better, perhaps they may see good cause to give them little thanks for so mischievous an Imprecation (rather than a Prayer);
yet when they Consider of it better, perhaps they may see good cause to give them little thanks for so mischievous an Imprecation (rather than a Prayer);
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As if there were no more certain way only to undo and irrecoverably to ruin wicked men (for such are meant by fools and simple in the language of Solomon, than the enjoyment of prosperity,
As if there were no more certain Way only to undo and irrecoverably to ruin wicked men (for such Are meant by Fools and simple in the language of Solomon, than the enjoyment of Prosperity,
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For indeed, so many and great are the temptations which a prosperous condition does bring along with it, that none but a very good man can use it with any tollerable innocency.
For indeed, so many and great Are the temptations which a prosperous condition does bring along with it, that none but a very good man can use it with any tolerable innocency.
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and his heart within him was merry and drunk, yet would he not part with one morsel to David and his Soldiers who had preserved him and his in the Wilderness.
and his heart within him was merry and drunk, yet would he not part with one morsel to David and his Soldiers who had preserved him and his in the Wilderness.
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And because 'tis so natural for a man to be transported with prosperity, for this reason Moses could not admit his people to the delights of Canaan before he had given them this extraordinary Caveat to warn them against the poysonous insinuations of that plentiful and delightful place:
And Because it's so natural for a man to be transported with Prosperity, for this reason Moses could not admit his people to the delights of Canaan before he had given them this extraordinary Caveat to warn them against the poisonous insinuations of that plentiful and delightful place:
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By all which 'tis very easie to collect how prone the heart of man is to abuse the riches and good things of this world to the dishonour of that God who graciously bestowed them upon him;
By all which it's very easy to collect how prove the heart of man is to abuse the riches and good things of this world to the dishonour of that God who graciously bestowed them upon him;
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and instead of returning him the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving who hath blessed their endeavours in the getting all they have, to imitate those wicked men in the Prophet Habbakkuk, In sacrificing to their net,
and instead of returning him the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving who hath blessed their endeavours in the getting all they have, to imitate those wicked men in the Prophet Habakkuk, In sacrificing to their net,
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when yet 'twas this very prosperity which betrayed him to those two reproaches of his Piety, viz. the murder of Ʋriah, and the adultery of Bathsheba; for so the Text tells us, when his Armies were victorious abroad,
when yet 'twas this very Prosperity which betrayed him to those two Reproaches of his Piety, viz. the murder of Ʋriah, and the adultery of Bathsheba; for so the Text tells us, when his Armies were victorious abroad,
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He hath not only a gracious promise from the mouth of his blessed Saviour, that the comforts of this life shall be added to him, (if the Allwise God sees they'l do him good) upon his seeking first of all,
He hath not only a gracious promise from the Mouth of his blessed Saviour, that the comforts of this life shall be added to him, (if the Alwise God sees They'll do him good) upon his seeking First of all,
But all this is a good man preserved from, by vertue of Christs Incarnation, (one end whereof was that he might deliver us from this present evil world,) and the prevalency of his Saviours Intercession, who still continues to petition God his Father to keep all his obedient servants from the evil of this world.
But all this is a good man preserved from, by virtue of Christ Incarnation, (one end whereof was that he might deliver us from this present evil world,) and the prevalency of his Saviors Intercession, who still continues to petition God his Father to keep all his obedient Servants from the evil of this world.
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being ready to distribute, and willing to communicate to the distresses of our poor brethren; keeping our selves unspotted from the world, and doing good to the poor and needy;
being ready to distribute, and willing to communicate to the Distresses of our poor brothers; keeping our selves unspotted from the world, and doing good to the poor and needy;
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But when God is pleas'd to vouchsafe it him, may in that day according to Solomon 's advice, Be joyful. Nay in the language of David, he may shout for joy and be glad,
But when God is pleased to vouchsafe it him, may in that day according to Solomon is Advice, Be joyful. Nay in the language of David, he may shout for joy and be glad,
Therefore in such a time doth he (with comfort) seek unto God, and (with contentment) doth he commit his cause unto him, to use the words of Eliphaz. He is not now to learn that all the miseries of this life come from an higher hand than created weakness is able to grapple with or controul;
Therefore in such a time does he (with Comfort) seek unto God, and (with contentment) does he commit his cause unto him, to use the words of Eliphaz. He is not now to Learn that all the misery's of this life come from an higher hand than created weakness is able to grapple with or control;
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and therefore knowing it to be the Lords doing, he presently lifts his eyes unto Heaven from whence cometh his help, casting his burden upon the Lord, (who first laid it upon his back) who also hath promised to sustain him,
and Therefore knowing it to be the lords doing, he presently lifts his eyes unto Heaven from whence comes his help, casting his burden upon the Lord, (who First laid it upon his back) who also hath promised to sustain him,
whilest he doth with faith, patience and chearfulness set his shoulders to the bearing it; and who hath expresly said, That he will never suffer the righteous to he moved.
whilst he does with faith, patience and cheerfulness Set his shoulders to the bearing it; and who hath expressly said, That he will never suffer the righteous to he moved.
'tis true indeed, that no chastening for the present seems to be joyous but grievous; nevertheless afterwards it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them that are exercised thereby.
it's true indeed, that not chastening for the present seems to be joyous but grievous; nevertheless afterwards it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them that Are exercised thereby.
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So that upon the survey of the spiritual benefit he receives by it, he cannot but express himself in the language of holy David, Before I was afflicted I went astray,
So that upon the survey of the spiritual benefit he receives by it, he cannot but express himself in the language of holy David, Before I was afflicted I went astray,
I now am able to say by my own experience (upon the observing the happy reformation of my naughty life) that 'tis good for me that I have been afflicted,
I now am able to say by my own experience (upon the observing the happy Reformation of my naughty life) that it's good for me that I have been afflicted,
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And therefore, O Lord, since thou hast dealt so well with thy servant in this seasonable afflicting of me, continue, I beseech thee, such thy loving-kindness unto me according to thy word.
And Therefore, Oh Lord, since thou hast dealt so well with thy servant in this seasonable afflicting of me, continue, I beseech thee, such thy Lovingkindness unto me according to thy word.
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And indeed God hath pass'd his word that he will in much mercy to their souls afflict his dearest servants in their Bodies and Estates, in all the concernments I mean of this temporal life, that his Wisdom sees will do them most good.
And indeed God hath passed his word that he will in much mercy to their Souls afflict his dearest Servants in their Bodies and Estates, in all the concernments I mean of this temporal life, that his Wisdom sees will do them most good.
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And should he not do so, he would fail in two main Articles of his Divinity (which are the great supporters and incouragement of his most beloved Childrens obedience) and that is his truth and his love towards them.
And should he not do so, he would fail in two main Articles of his Divinity (which Are the great supporters and encouragement of his most Beloved Children's Obedience) and that is his truth and his love towards them.
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The Apostle to rectifie this mistake, acquaints us, that though indeed 'tis true that our being without chastisement (whereof all are partakers would) certainly evince us to be Bastards and not Sons:
The Apostle to rectify this mistake, acquaints us, that though indeed it's true that our being without chastisement (whereof all Are partakers would) Certainly evince us to be Bastards and not Sons:
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And for being so related, and in this sort afflicted, whereby that relation is so clearly discovered, you have good cause to rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious.
And for being so related, and in this sort afflicted, whereby that Relation is so clearly discovered, you have good cause to rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious.
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How are men transported, and with what exuberances of exultation do they ordinarily entertain an adoption into Caesars Family, which puts them in hopes they shall one day sway a Scepter,
How Are men transported, and with what exuberances of exultation do they ordinarily entertain an adoption into Caesars Family, which puts them in hope's they shall one day sway a Sceptre,
And then how much more reason have they not only more exceedingly to rejoice, but themselves to be turned as 'twere who have the surest evidence of the King of Heavens love and protection;
And then how much more reason have they not only more exceedingly to rejoice, but themselves to be turned as 'twere who have the Surest evidence of the King of Heavens love and protection;
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and in the overflowing exultation of their souls amidst all their crosses and calamities, must needs lift up their heads with joy and thanksgiving to that God who hath vouchsafed them one of the most certain and infallible signs of his love and goodness to them,
and in the overflowing exultation of their Souls amid all their Crosses and calamities, must needs lift up their Heads with joy and thanksgiving to that God who hath vouchsafed them one of the most certain and infallible Signs of his love and Goodness to them,
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and not only so, but to compleat and crown his mercy and loving-kindness to them, hath moreover given them patience to bear, courage to endure, constancy to persevere,
and not only so, but to complete and crown his mercy and Lovingkindness to them, hath moreover given them patience to bear, courage to endure, constancy to persevere,
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so that methinks if ever a man could be allowed to be a competent Judg of his own felicity, he hath the surest grounds to conclude and pronounce himself a happy man,
so that methinks if ever a man could be allowed to be a competent Judge of his own felicity, he hath the Surest grounds to conclude and pronounce himself a happy man,
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See the man whom Eliphaz brings in with a note of admiration, as if he had a mind to pick out and shew you that particular person whom all the world so much court and admire, and endeavour to make themselves like, Behold the happy man, says he!
See the man whom Eliphaz brings in with a note of admiration, as if he had a mind to pick out and show you that particular person whom all the world so much court and admire, and endeavour to make themselves like, Behold the happy man, Says he!
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Would you now, in a word know who this man is? Behold, happy is the man (says Eliphaz ) whom God correcteth. See how most people are disappointed, they generally expect a happy man should be described at the rate that Asaph characters a wicked one;
Would you now, in a word know who this man is? Behold, happy is the man (Says Eliphaz) whom God Correcteth. See how most people Are disappointed, they generally expect a happy man should be described At the rate that Asaph characters a wicked one;
And therefore they who are the most happy of all men, have the greatest reason to rejoice always in the Lord, who is the gracious bestower of this their happiness,
And Therefore they who Are the most happy of all men, have the greatest reason to rejoice always in the Lord, who is the gracious bestower of this their happiness,
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his heart is dead within him, and he's become like a stone, utterly insensible and incapable of all comfort, not a word comes out of his mouth but undone, undone, ruin'd, and for ever miserable;
his heart is dead within him, and he's become like a stone, utterly insensible and incapable of all Comfort, not a word comes out of his Mouth but undone, undone, ruined, and for ever miserable;
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and he presently replys in a foaming rage, and in a language not unlike that of Micah: My Gold, my God, all that I esteem precious, is ravished from me and carried away,
and he presently replies in a foaming rage, and in a language not unlike that of micah: My Gold, my God, all that I esteem precious, is ravished from me and carried away,
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or perswade me to be comforted? But now an obedient, humble, faithful, good Christian, who hath learned in whatsoever estate he is, therewith to be content, he knows both how to be abased,
or persuade me to be comforted? But now an obedient, humble, faithful, good Christian, who hath learned in whatsoever estate he is, therewith to be content, he knows both how to be abased,
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every where, and in all things he is instructed, both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and suffer need, to use the words of St. Paul. He looks upon poverty when 'tis sent from God, (and when that is, we shall see by and by) as no such frightful sad condition;
every where, and in all things he is instructed, both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and suffer need, to use the words of Saint Paul. He looks upon poverty when it's sent from God, (and when that is, we shall see by and by) as no such frightful sad condition;
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yet I am well assured that a bare morsel of bread and a cup of water, was thought by the Father of the Faithful a treatment not unbecoming the glorious Angels themselves to be invited to,
yet I am well assured that a bore morsel of bred and a cup of water, was Thought by the Father of the Faithful a treatment not unbecoming the glorious Angels themselves to be invited to,
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And certainly Gods blessing can still make bare bread and clear water comfort their hearts for whom his Providence hath provided no more plentiful provision;
And Certainly God's blessing can still make bore bred and clear water Comfort their hearts for whom his Providence hath provided no more plentiful provision;
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Nay, should my gracious Father think fit to bring me yet lower, and not vouchsafe me so much as one garment of my own to clothe me, not one morsel of bread to feed me,
Nay, should my gracious Father think fit to bring me yet lower, and not vouchsafe me so much as one garment of my own to cloth me, not one morsel of bred to feed me,
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Certainly he who hath so bountiful, so compassionate, and so powerful a Master, can't chuse but be sufficiently accommodated and comforted during the whole discharge of his faithful service.
Certainly he who hath so bountiful, so compassionate, and so powerful a Master, can't choose but be sufficiently accommodated and comforted during the Whole discharge of his faithful service.
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And most of those renowned Heroes (both before and after our Saviours Incarnation) men so famous for their Piety in their several generations, that the ungrateful wicked world was not worthy of their continuance in it, trod the very same steps:
And most of those renowned Heroes (both before and After our Saviors Incarnation) men so famous for their Piety in their several generations, that the ungrateful wicked world was not worthy of their Continuance in it, trod the very same steps:
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yet for this, that he would be pleased amongst all the children of men to make choice of me to witness to the world, that man lives not by bread alone,
yet for this, that he would be pleased among all the children of men to make choice of me to witness to the world, that man lives not by bred alone,
And in a word, I should neither have bread nor flesh to sustain me withal, I should notwithstanding have one sort of meat to eat which the world knows not of,
And in a word, I should neither have bred nor Flesh to sustain me withal, I should notwithstanding have one sort of meat to eat which the world knows not of,
and can never take from me, and that is the refreshment of a good conscience; this would afford me many a delicious meal when every thing else is wanting;
and can never take from me, and that is the refreshment of a good conscience; this would afford me many a delicious meal when every thing Else is wanting;
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and the joy that does arise from the consideration and prospect of a well-led life, will furnish me with a perpetual Gaudie, which will do more than administer health to my navil, and marrow to my bones;
and the joy that does arise from the consideration and prospect of a well-led life, will furnish me with a perpetual Gaudy, which will do more than administer health to my Naval, and marrow to my bones;
And when after all this ravishing treatment, I shall find nature to decay, and no longer able to support my fading-tabernacle of clay, I would in all humility and contentment of mind resign up my soul into the hands of my gracious Father, breathing out my last breath in the accents of fainting Elijah, It is enough now, O Lord, take away my life,
And when After all this ravishing treatment, I shall find nature to decay, and no longer able to support my fading-tabernacle of clay, I would in all humility and contentment of mind resign up my soul into the hands of my gracious Father, breathing out my last breath in the accents of fainting Elijah, It is enough now, Oh Lord, take away my life,
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And I would not doubt but that God would in pity to my extream want and unreliev'd hunger, either mercifully take my Soul into his bosom of blessedness,
And I would not doubt but that God would in pity to my extreme want and unrelieved hunger, either mercifully take my Soul into his bosom of blessedness,
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or else (were I as good a man, and as useful a person to Gods Church as Elijah was) would as miraculously provide me with food to sustain my feeble fainting nature,
or Else (were I as good a man, and as useful a person to God's Church as Elijah was) would as miraculously provide me with food to sustain my feeble fainting nature,
But besides this of Poverty, a good Christian can bear up his heart, and lift up his head with joy, amidst all the misery, pain and vexation of a long tormenting sickness.
But beside this of Poverty, a good Christian can bear up his heart, and lift up his head with joy, amid all the misery, pain and vexation of a long tormenting sickness.
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but if once God stretches out his hand upon their bodies, and smites them with a sore disease, they can then no longer hold their integrity, their hearts repine,
but if once God stretches out his hand upon their bodies, and smites them with a soar disease, they can then no longer hold their integrity, their hearts repine,
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For this indeed is the never failing comfort and principal cordial of his afflicted heart, That 'tis the merciful Physician of the Universe who brought this sickness upon him;
For this indeed is the never failing Comfort and principal cordial of his afflicted heart, That it's the merciful physician of the Universe who brought this sickness upon him;
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So that though by reason of the infirmity of his flesh he may possibly express his uneasie sad condition in the language of holy Job, saying, I am made to possess months of vanity,
So that though by reason of the infirmity of his Flesh he may possibly express his uneasy sad condition in the language of holy Job, saying, I am made to possess months of vanity,
there is no soundness in my flesh, neither is there any rest in my bones, my wounds stink and are corrupt, I am bowed down greatly, I go mourning all the day long.
there is no soundness in my Flesh, neither is there any rest in my bones, my wounds stink and Are corrupt, I am bowed down greatly, I go mourning all the day long.
Yet can he cheer up his heart, and refresh his soul with the comfortable language of the same holy Prophet, saying, Lord, all my desire is before thee,
Yet can he cheer up his heart, and refresh his soul with the comfortable language of the same holy Prophet, saying, Lord, all my desire is before thee,
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but Gods rod hath a Prerogative beyond all others, in that, like Aaron 's Rod, laid up by Gods appointment in the Ark, it blooms, blossoms, such as by their sweetness refresh the spirits;
but God's rod hath a Prerogative beyond all Others, in that, like Aaron is Rod, laid up by God's appointment in the Ark, it blooms, blossoms, such as by their sweetness refresh the spirits;
And 'tis for the continual supply of this comfort, and the frequent refreshment of this cordial, that a devout soul is rais'd to such a degree of satisfaction and exultation amidst the very agonies of death,
And it's for the continual supply of this Comfort, and the frequent refreshment of this cordial, that a devout soul is raised to such a degree of satisfaction and exultation amid the very agonies of death,
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And 'tis the assurance of this, that enables him to rejoice and be exceeding glad; answerable to our Saviours encouragement in that particular affliction.
And it's the assurance of this, that enables him to rejoice and be exceeding glad; answerable to our Saviors encouragement in that particular affliction.
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Nay 'tis the same merciful God that supplys them with an exuberant joy in recompence for all the unkindness they meet with at the hands of cruel relations and unfaithful friends.
Nay it's the same merciful God that supplies them with an exuberant joy in recompense for all the unkindness they meet with At the hands of cruel relations and unfaithful Friends.
Nay further, when he was brought to that sad condition that his own familiar friend in whom he trusted, who also eat of his bread, had lift up his heel against him,
Nay further, when he was brought to that sad condition that his own familiar friend in whom he trusted, who also eat of his bred, had lift up his heel against him,
and when the wife of his bosom had perswaded him to end his days with Blasphemy against God, at once as 'twere to defie and revenge himself upon the Author of his Misery;
and when the wife of his bosom had persuaded him to end his days with Blasphemy against God, At once as 'twere to defy and revenge himself upon the Author of his Misery;
or where were the righteous cut off? All the answer Job returns to their uncharitable character, calumny, is in that meek but smart reply, To him that is afflicted, pity should be shewed from his friend:
or where were the righteous Cut off? All the answer Job returns to their uncharitable character, calumny, is in that meek but smart reply, To him that is afflicted, pity should be showed from his friend:
How forcibly are right words? but what doth your arguing reprove? Endeavouring all along in his whole dispute with them, at once to clear Gods Justice,
How forcibly Are right words? but what does your arguing reprove? Endeavouring all along in his Whole dispute with them, At once to clear God's justice,
and upon the whole to discover his matchless Patience, his high content, and uninterrupted joy, through the whole scene of his dismal wretched condition;
and upon the Whole to discover his matchless Patience, his high content, and uninterrupted joy, through the Whole scene of his dismal wretched condition;
so that notwithstanding all his honest studious endeavours, his diligence in his calling, his devotion to God, his intire dependance upon him for success, it still pleases the Majesty on high to lessen his Estate,
so that notwithstanding all his honest studious endeavours, his diligence in his calling, his devotion to God, his entire dependence upon him for success, it still Pleases the Majesty on high to lessen his Estate,
So likewise when a good Christian observes his sickness to come from God, his disease arising from no act of intemperance or luxury, from no greedy incessant prosecution of his business,
So likewise when a good Christian observes his sickness to come from God, his disease arising from no act of intemperance or luxury, from no greedy incessant prosecution of his business,
nor from any bold presuming upon his strength, or slighting the severities of wind, air and weather, much less from the perpetual following his pleasure,
nor from any bold presuming upon his strength, or slighting the severities of wind, air and weather, much less from the perpetual following his pleasure,
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And whereas others in their fits of sickness, lie like so many wild bulls in a net raving and tumbling in a most impatient manner, and refuse to be comforted,
And whereas Others in their fits of sickness, lie like so many wild Bulls in a net raving and tumbling in a most impatient manner, and refuse to be comforted,
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An humble good Christian does with all quietness resign up himself to his heavenly Physicians ordering, looking upon Gods dealing with him in the whole course of his sickness,
an humble good Christian does with all quietness resign up himself to his heavenly Physicians ordering, looking upon God's dealing with him in the Whole course of his sickness,
Yea, affliction affords an infinite satisfaction and comfort to them that are so far exercised thereby, that they seem (like wrestlers in the Olympick Games) quite stript by,
Yea, affliction affords an infinite satisfaction and Comfort to them that Are so Far exercised thereby, that they seem (like wrestlers in the Olympic Games) quite stripped by,
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St. Paul gives us to understand something of them (by which I shall leave you to guess at their inexpressible excellency and sweetness) in that account he gives of himself to the Corinthians, where he says, That though he was troubled out of measure above strength, insomuch that he despaired even of life;
Saint Paul gives us to understand something of them (by which I shall leave you to guess At their inexpressible excellency and sweetness) in that account he gives of himself to the Corinthians, where he Says, That though he was troubled out of measure above strength, insomuch that he despaired even of life;
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Yet could he in that hopeless and almost helpless condition pour out his heart to God in that joyful Thanksgiving, Blessed be God even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies,
Yet could he in that hopeless and almost helpless condition pour out his heart to God in that joyful Thanksgiving, Blessed be God even the Father of our Lord jesus christ, the Father of Mercies,
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And hence it was that he that became capable of all this comfort, viz. for the consideration of his well-led-life, the remembrance whereof must needs refresh not only him but all such as he was;
And hence it was that he that became capable of all this Comfort, viz. for the consideration of his well-led-life, the remembrance whereof must needs refresh not only him but all such as he was;
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For our rejoicing is this (says he) the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in this world;
For our rejoicing is this (Says he) the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, by the grace of God, we have had our Conversation in this world;
I shall conclude all in the following words, Therefore my beloved Brethren be ye stedfast, unmovable in this thanksgiving, praising and rejoicing in him, always abounding in this work of the Lord;
I shall conclude all in the following words, Therefore my Beloved Brothers be you steadfast, unmovable in this thanksgiving, praising and rejoicing in him, always abounding in this work of the Lord;
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To which God, the only bestower of all true comfort and consolation be ascribed all Honour and Glory, Might, Majesty, Praise and Thanksgiving, in Saecula. FINIS.
To which God, the only bestower of all true Comfort and consolation be ascribed all Honour and Glory, Might, Majesty, Praise and Thanksgiving, in Saecula. FINIS.
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