Englands spirituall languishing; with the causes and cure: discovered in a sermon preached before the Honorable House of Commons, on their solemn day of fast, at Margarets Westminster, June 28. 1648. / By Thomas Manton, minister of Stoke-Newington.
Englands Languishing, WITH The Causes and Cure of it, discovered in a Sermon Preached at Magarets Westminster before the Honorable House of Commons on this Solemn Day of Fast, Iune 28. 1648. Revel. 2.3. Bee watchfull and strengthen the things which remain that are ready to dye, for I have not found thy workes perfect before God.
Englands Languishing, WITH The Causes and Cure of it, discovered in a Sermon Preached At Magarets Westminster before the Honourable House of Commons on this Solemn Day of Fast, Iune 28. 1648. Revel. 2.3. be watchful and strengthen the things which remain that Are ready to die, for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
IN Scriptures wherein the expression is any thing more difficult, wits are most ranke and luxuriant, every one taking a liberty to affixe his owne sense there, where the true and genuine sense is not so obvious and easily found out:
IN Scriptures wherein the expression is any thing more difficult, wits Are most rank and luxuriant, every one taking a liberty to affix his own sense there, where the true and genuine sense is not so obvious and Easily found out:
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The truth, is wee are more happy in discovering falshood, then in clearing truth, and those which come after can more easily discern wherein others have halted and are defective, then reach the truth themselves:
The truth, is we Are more happy in discovering falsehood, then in clearing truth, and those which come After can more Easily discern wherein Others have halted and Are defective, then reach the truth themselves:
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I have alwayes looked upon that as a grave observation, Facilius est aliorum convellere sententias quam stabilire propriam, Men are alwayes better at confuting then confirming. In which thought I am strengthened by the censure of Hierom on Lactantius, who observed that his arguments were more valid and strong which hee brought against false worships then those other by which he confirmed the true;
I have always looked upon that as a grave observation, Facilius est Aliorum convellere sententias quam stabilire propriam, Men Are always better At confuting then confirming. In which Thought I am strengthened by the censure of Hieronymus on Lactantius, who observed that his Arguments were more valid and strong which he brought against false worships then those other by which he confirmed the true;
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and Tully wished he could as easily find out the true God as disprove the false. Whether it be through that naturall desire that is in us, to blemish others,
and Tully wished he could as Easily find out the true God as disprove the false. Whither it be through that natural desire that is in us, to blemish Others,
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As this hath been the Fate of other Scriptures, so especially of this Booke of the Revelation, wherein there are as many mysteries as words, and all matters (as is usuall in Prophesies) vailed under expressions which are of a mystick sense and interpretation.
As this hath been the Fate of other Scriptures, so especially of this Book of the Revelation, wherein there Are as many Mysteres as words, and all matters (as is usual in prophecies) veiled under expressions which Are of a mystic sense and Interpretation.
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for my part I shall not trouble you with the severall thoughts of men about these Chapters, the noise of Axe and Hammer should not bee heard in the Temple, these discussions better become the Study then the Pulpit.
for my part I shall not trouble you with the several thoughts of men about these Chapters, the noise of Axe and Hammer should not be herd in the Temple, these discussions better become the Study then the Pulpit.
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Let it suffice to note that the main contents of them are severall Epistles sent from Jesus Christ by John to the seven Churches of Asia. But here a doubt ariseth,
Let it suffice to note that the main contents of them Are several Epistles sent from jesus christ by John to the seven Churches of Asia. But Here a doubt arises,
why a Catholique prophecy, such as is calculated for the Church in generall, and all ages of it, should begin with Epistles to these particular Churches, what may bee the reason of this? Answer, 'tis so partly, because the Gospel did here first eminently flourish, and the Spirit of God foresaw that the malice of Satan would also first powerfully invade and over-run these Churches,
why a Catholic prophecy, such as is calculated for the Church in general, and all ages of it, should begin with Epistles to these particular Churches, what may be the reason of this? Answer, it's so partly, Because the Gospel did Here First eminently flourish, and the Spirit of God foresaw that the malice of Satan would also First powerfully invade and overrun these Churches,
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partly because of Iohns particular relation and Apostolicall presidency over these Churches, wherein the spirit of God condescendeth to that naturall inquisitivenesse and desire that wee have to know what shall become of our owne, and therefore being about to reveale to him the state of all the Churches, he beginneth with those to whom he stood in particular bond and relation.
partly Because of Iohns particular Relation and Apostolical presidency over these Churches, wherein the Spirit of God condescendeth to that natural inquisitiveness and desire that we have to know what shall become of our own, and Therefore being about to reveal to him the state of all the Churches, he begins with those to whom he stood in particular bound and Relation.
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But why to the seven Churches in Asia, since there were more planted in that tract and country? I answer again, it may be partly because of the propheticall perfection of this number which is every where in Scripture solemn and sacred,
But why to the seven Churches in Asia, since there were more planted in that tract and country? I answer again, it may be partly Because of the prophetical perfection of this number which is every where in Scripture solemn and sacred,
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and with which the spirit of God seemeth most delighted in this Prophecy, and therefore wee hear of seven Stars, seven Spirits, seven Candlesticks, seven Lampes, seven seales, seven Angels, seven Trumpets, seven Vials, seven thunders, of the Dragon with seven heads, the City with seven Hills, the Beast with seven horns,
and with which the Spirit of God seems most delighted in this Prophecy, and Therefore we hear of seven Stars, seven Spirits, seven Candlesticks, seven Lamps, seven Seals, seven Angels, seven Trumpets, seven Vials, seven Thunders, of the Dragon with seven Heads, the city with seven Hills, the Beast with seven horns,
and therefore that the beginning of the Prophecy might carry proportion with the rest of it, wherein all things are set forth under the Typicall figure of this number, he writeth to the seven Churches in Asia: and partly because in these seven Churches (which were the most eminent) there was found enough to represent the state, Graces, evils of all Churches in all ages,
and Therefore that the beginning of the Prophecy might carry proportion with the rest of it, wherein all things Are Set forth under the Typical figure of this number, he Writeth to the seven Churches in Asia: and partly Because in these seven Churches (which were the most eminent) there was found enough to represent the state, Graces, evils of all Churches in all ages,
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and indeed the pattern and Type is so compleat and perfect, that by an easie and fair accommodation, it may be applyed to all other Churches that are not named here,
and indeed the pattern and Type is so complete and perfect, that by an easy and fair accommodation, it may be applied to all other Churches that Are not nam Here,
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for in them God was pleased to give the World a Document and experience of all those judgments and dispensations which he would exercise towards other Churches offending and declining in the same manner.
for in them God was pleased to give the World a Document and experience of all those Judgments and dispensations which he would exercise towards other Churches offending and declining in the same manner.
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One question more, and wee have done with this generall view, and that is, Why all these Epistles are directed to the severall Angells or respective Ministries of the Churches,
One question more, and we have done with this general view, and that is, Why all these Epistles Are directed to the several Angels or respective Ministries of the Churches,
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I answer, either because they were notoriously guilty of the offences charged, and so by example propagated their own taint & prophanenesse among the people;
I answer, either Because they were notoriously guilty of the offences charged, and so by Exampl propagated their own taint & profaneness among the people;
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or through oscitancy and carelesnesse suffered corruptions to creep in upon others, or else because all dispensations from Christ were to passe through their hands to the Church,
or through oscitancy and carelessness suffered corruptions to creep in upon Others, or Else Because all dispensations from christ were to pass through their hands to the Church,
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who, because of their subserviency to the salvation of the elect, and that resemblance that is between their function and the Angels Office are expressed by that term,
who, Because of their subserviency to the salvation of the elect, and that resemblance that is between their function and the Angels Office Are expressed by that term,
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Wee cannot threaten Churches in our owne name, Christ must first say, write; the Priests under the Law were to have their eares tipped with blood, Exod. 29.20.
we cannot threaten Churches in our own name, christ must First say, write; the Priests under the Law were to have their ears tipped with blood, Exod 29.20.
the seven Spirits, that is, the Holy Ghost, who is called so, because of the plenty, perfection and variety of his gracicous operations and influences;
the seven Spirits, that is, the Holy Ghost, who is called so, Because of the plenty, perfection and variety of his gracicous operations and influences;
and therefore in the old Hymne of the Church, 'twas said to the Holy Ghost, Tis septiformis munere; and 'tis said Christ hath these seven Spirits, that is, hath power to send the Holy Ghost, who alwayes acteth as Christs Spirit with reference to his merit and intercession, therefore 'tis said Ioh. 14.15. Hee shall take of mine and shew it you.
and Therefore in the old Hymn of the Church, 'twas said to the Holy Ghost, This septiformis munere; and it's said christ hath these seven Spirits, that is, hath power to send the Holy Ghost, who always Acts as Christ Spirit with Referente to his merit and Intercession, Therefore it's said John 14.15. He shall take of mine and show it you.
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but is most proper to Sardis, whose crime objected is Hypocrisie and pretence: Oh how should it startle Hypocrites to heare God say I know thy workes! it implyeth Christs strict and severe observation of what is done among his people, his eyes are every where,
but is most proper to Sardis, whose crime objected is Hypocrisy and pretence: O how should it startle Hypocrites to hear God say I know thy works! it Implies Christ strict and severe observation of what is done among his people, his eyes Are every where,
By the judgment of Jesus Christ, But art dead, thy condition is not correspondent to the report that goeth of thee, the Churches that judge well of thee are deceived,
By the judgement of jesus christ, But art dead, thy condition is not correspondent to the report that Goes of thee, the Churches that judge well of thee Are deceived,
Be watchfull and strengthen the things that are ready to dye, &c. In which Counsell of Christ to his Church you may observe, 1 An excitation, Bee watchfull. 2. A direction, Strengthen the things which remain, which are ready to dye.
Be watchful and strengthen the things that Are ready to die, etc. In which Counsel of christ to his Church you may observe, 1 an excitation, be watchful. 2. A direction, Strengthen the things which remain, which Are ready to die.
holy-watchfulnesse and observation is the first step to amendment, and when people begin to understand the approaches of wrath, they are in a faire way to prevent them, there cannot be such a gray haire, or a sadder intimation of swift destruction,
holy-watchfulnesse and observation is the First step to amendment, and when people begin to understand the Approaches of wrath, they Are in a fair Way to prevent them, there cannot be such a grey hair, or a sadder intimation of swift destruction,
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You may looke upon the conviction, which is brought as a reason why they should watch or recover their former height in godlinesse, for I have not found thy workes perfect before God:
You may look upon the conviction, which is brought as a reason why they should watch or recover their former height in godliness, for I have not found thy works perfect before God:
and therefore Calebs integrity is expressed by fulfilling after God, or following of God fully, Numb. 14.24. he understandeth such a perfect and full growth, as keepeth things from languishing or dying away.
and Therefore Calebs integrity is expressed by fulfilling After God, or following of God Fully, Numb. 14.24. he understands such a perfect and full growth, as Keepeth things from languishing or dying away.
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there were NONLATINALPHABET some sorry remaines of Religion and godlinesse, to quicken or strengthen; which, he addeth a reason NONLATINALPHABET which shall die;
there were Some sorry remains of Religion and godliness, to quicken or strengthen; which, he adds a reason which shall die;
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the same kind of Greek expression is used concerning the Centurions servant, when he was at the point of death, which is expressed by NONLATINALPHABET Luke 7.2. they are even languishing and expiring, unlesse you strengthen and repaire them, they are utterly lost and gone:
the same kind of Greek expression is used Concerning the Centurions servant, when he was At the point of death, which is expressed by Lycia 7.2. they Are even languishing and expiring, unless you strengthen and repair them, they Are utterly lost and gone:
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and therefore a like matter is expressed by the Apostle Paul in another word, for he biddeth Timothy NONLATINALPHABET stirre or blow up the gift of God in him, 2 Tim. 1.6.
and Therefore a like matter is expressed by the Apostle Paul in Another word, for he bids Timothy stir or blow up the gift of God in him, 2 Tim. 1.6.
There is nothing of difficulty in the clause, only it doth not so easily appear (since they are not specified in the Text) what are those NONLATINALPHABET those remaines of Religion, which he urgeth them to strengthen.
There is nothing of difficulty in the clause, only it does not so Easily appear (since they Are not specified in the Text) what Are those those remains of Religion, which he urges them to strengthen.
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now Doctrinals it cannot be, for the reason rendred in the latter part of the Text, for I have not found thy works perfect before God, it is some decay in practicalls, thy workes NONLATINALPHABET,
now Doctrinals it cannot be, for the reason rendered in the latter part of the Text, for I have not found thy works perfect before God, it is Some decay in practicals, thy works,
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and a considerable stake in Religions hedge, yet the corruption or intermission of discipline, cannot so properly be termed the death of the Church, 'tis I remember (if some expound the place right) called the sleep of the Church. Cant. 6.2. I sleep but my heart waketh.
and a considerable stake in Religions hedge, yet the corruption or intermission of discipline, cannot so properly be termed the death of the Church, it's I Remember (if Some expound the place right) called the sleep of the Church. Cant 6.2. I sleep but my heart waketh.
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Brightman applyeth it to the Church about the third century, which was watchfull over doctrine, the heart waked, but carelesly digested the corruption and degeneration of discipline, and therefore she is said to sleep,
Brightman Applieth it to the Church about the third century, which was watchful over Doctrine, the heart waked, but carelessly digested the corruption and degeneration of discipline, and Therefore she is said to sleep,
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Doe thy first workes, or else I will come to thee quikly and remove thy Candlestick, &c. recovering Religion to its former height is made a meanes of preventing Gods comming in judgement,
Do thy First works, or Else I will come to thee quickly and remove thy Candlestick, etc. recovering Religion to its former height is made a means of preventing God's coming in judgement,
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and zealous earnestnesse (as stuffes in their first making are strongly wrought) and is full of life and power, therefore doe thy first Workes. Reasons,
and zealous earnestness (as stuffs in their First making Are strongly wrought) and is full of life and power, Therefore do thy First Works. Reasons,
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Because by this means you take away that which will be the cause of ruine, God delighteth to make the outward estate to carry proportion with the inword, as we decay in godlines, so our outward happinesse languisheth,
Because by this means you take away that which will be the cause of ruin, God delights to make the outward estate to carry proportion with the inword, as we decay in godliness, so our outward happiness Languishes,
How easily may a wise Christian read his guilt in his condition, and from his outward decayes understand his inward? and truly 'tis so in Common-wealths too, their fate followeth the state of Religion, God meeteth to us in our owne measure, instances want not, Yee have forsaken mee, and therefore I have left you, 2 Chron. 12.5. Rulers rebell against God, and their people rebell against them, therefore is there a tumult among thy people, Hos. 14.10. Friends are alienated and estranged from them, because their hearts are first estranged from God, there are confusions in the Church, and then what followeth? destractions in the State .
How Easily may a wise Christian read his guilt in his condition, and from his outward decays understand his inward? and truly it's so in Commonwealths too, their fate follows the state of Religion, God meeteth to us in our own measure, instances want not, Ye have forsaken me, and Therefore I have left you, 2 Chronicles 12.5. Rulers rebel against God, and their people rebel against them, Therefore is there a tumult among thy people, Hos. 14.10. Friends Are alienated and estranged from them, Because their hearts Are First estranged from God, there Are confusions in the Church, and then what follows? distractions in the State.
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lest by their connivence at Church disorders which they could help, they did not draw on State-tumults and factions which when they would they could not help.
lest by their connivance At Church disorders which they could help, they did not draw on State-tumults and factions which when they would they could not help.
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Religion is as it were the Soule of the Common-wealth, now the state of the body dependeth much upon the good temper of the soule, it being lincked to it by the affections,
Religion is as it were the Soul of the Commonwealth, now the state of the body dependeth much upon the good temper of the soul, it being linked to it by the affections,
so Religion and godlinesse, as it thriveth, maketh us thrive, God challengeth his people to avouch one instance when ever they lost by it. Ier. 2.5. What iniquity have your fathers found in mee? and Verse 13. O yee Generation, have I been a Wildernesse or a land of darkenesse to you? Did ever godlinesse doe you hurt? If you can, doe but produce one experience.
so Religion and godliness, as it thrives, makes us thrive, God Challengeth his people to avouch one instance when ever they lost by it. Jeremiah 2.5. What iniquity have your Father's found in me? and Verse 13. O ye Generation, have I been a Wilderness or a land of darkness to you? Did ever godliness do you hurt? If you can, do but produce one experience.
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See how God appealeth to men in this matter, Micab 2.7. Are these his doings? doe not my words doe good to him that walketh uprightly? see the meaning of that place a little;
See how God appealeth to men in this matter, Micah 2.7. are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walks uprightly? see the meaning of that place a little;
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are these his doings? speaking of the troubles, doe you think these are the fruits of Religion? Or of your indeavours for the advancement of it? No, your own soules know that my words have done you good, yeelded you much comfort and deliverance, you were happy as long as you kept in that way.
Are these his doings? speaking of the Troubles, do you think these Are the fruits of Religion? Or of your endeavours for the advancement of it? No, your own Souls know that my words have done you good, yielded you much Comfort and deliverance, you were happy as long as you kept in that Way.
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And therefore now if you would take away the cause of ruine, & redresse the disorders of the Common-wealth, repair the decayes of Religion, doe what you can to restore that to its former power and efficacy.
And Therefore now if you would take away the cause of ruin, & redress the disorders of the Commonwealth, repair the decays of Religion, do what you can to restore that to its former power and efficacy.
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partly, because of the prejudice that is upon godlinesse, as men cast most honour upon the parts most uncomely, so doth God most blessing and comfort upon a despised grace, men accuse it as the onely make-bate,
partly, Because of the prejudice that is upon godliness, as men cast most honour upon the parts most uncomely, so does God most blessing and Comfort upon a despised grace, men accuse it as the only makebate,
and in the worlds eye 'tis the cause of want and sword and famine, Ier. 44.18. and therefore God attesteth and witnesseth from heaven that 'tis the onely pledge of a blessing, the more wee are prejudiced, the more free is God in honoring it:
and in the world's eye it's the cause of want and sword and famine, Jeremiah 44.18. and Therefore God attesteth and Witnesseth from heaven that it's the only pledge of a blessing, the more we Are prejudiced, the more free is God in honouring it:
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and therefore God doth all for it, hee dealeth with it as Caleb with his deare daughter Acsah, he giveth her the upper and the nether springs, the blessings of this life and that to come, for as all the motions and tendencies of godlinesse are to exalt God,
and Therefore God does all for it, he deals with it as Caleb with his deer daughter Acsah, he gives her the upper and the neither springs, the blessings of this life and that to come, for as all the motions and tendencies of godliness Are to exalt God,
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so all Gods aimes and dispensations are to exalt godlinesse, and therefore is it that wee doe so often hear of a blessing upon all indeavours, (especially such as are eminent and publicke) that looke that way: see Haggai 2.19. From this day forward will I blesse you, that is, from the day that they took care of the Temple, God would have them observe if their hopes and happinesse did not thrive from that day forward. So 2 Chron. 7.11. All that came into Solomons heart to make in his own house and the house of the Lord hee prosperously effected.
so all God's aims and dispensations Are to exalt godliness, and Therefore is it that we do so often hear of a blessing upon all endeavours, (especially such as Are eminent and public) that look that Way: see Chaggai 2.19. From this day forward will I bless you, that is, from the day that they took care of the Temple, God would have them observe if their hope's and happiness did not thrive from that day forward. So 2 Chronicles 7.11. All that Come into Solomons heart to make in his own house and the house of the Lord he prosperously effected.
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Those two cares thrive the better for one another, the Lords house made him prosper the better in building his own, for God is resolutely ingaged to let the World know what shall bee done to the grace, which hee will honour; so see Isa. 4.4.
Those two Cares thrive the better for one Another, the lords house made him prosper the better in building his own, for God is resolutely engaged to let the World know what shall be done to the grace, which he will honour; so see Isaiah 4.4.
in al other policies there are a great many serpentine windings and intricacies, whereby the event is not halfe so sure and easie, in desperate cases 'tis best to take the ready way,
in all other policies there Are a great many serpentine windings and intricacies, whereby the event is not half so sure and easy, in desperate cases it's best to take the ready Way,
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and so will faile you when there is most need, the people are unstable as waters, and their respects are dispensed with much uncertainty, to day they cry up, and to morrow they cry down things;
and so will fail you when there is most need, the people Are unstable as waters, and their respects Are dispensed with much uncertainty, to day they cry up, and to morrow they cry down things;
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as the Keilites were ready to give up David after hee had delivered them, assoone as Saul had any force in Israel, 1 Sam. 23.11. if they keep true, their power to help may bee gone, God kindleth courage and quencheth it at pleasure, Ezek. 7.14. They have blown the Trumpet to make all ready, but none goeth to the battaile, for my wrath is upon all the multitude thereof;
as the Keilites were ready to give up David After he had Delivered them, As soon as Saul had any force in Israel, 1 Sam. 23.11. if they keep true, their power to help may be gone, God kindleth courage and quenches it At pleasure, Ezekiel 7.14. They have blown the Trumpet to make all ready, but none Goes to the battle, for my wrath is upon all the multitude thereof;
all outward strength and support lyeth in the moveable respects of the people, for so they are in themselves, 'tis God onely that can fix and make them sure.
all outward strength and support lies in the movable respects of the people, for so they Are in themselves, it's God only that can fix and make them sure.
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With God men can doe you no harm, hee is with them that are carefull, to establish and set up his worship and then they need not care who are against them, see 2 Chron. 28. there is a story of Sennacheribs comming up against Ierusalem, in the first verse, the time is specially noted, after these things and the establishment thereof, that is,
With God men can do you no harm, he is with them that Are careful, to establish and Set up his worship and then they need not care who Are against them, see 2 Chronicles 28. there is a story of Sennacherib's coming up against Ierusalem, in the First verse, the time is specially noted, After these things and the establishment thereof, that is,
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When yee are thus for God, God will bee with you, and then, what's dust to the winde? Bryars and thorns to a devouring burning? An Arme of flesh to the Lord our God? All the discouragements of the creature come from these things, want of care to get interest in God,
When ye Are thus for God, God will be with you, and then, what's dust to the wind? Briars and thorns to a devouring burning? an Arm of Flesh to the Lord our God? All the discouragements of the creature come from these things, want of care to get Interest in God,
and give ear all yee of far Countryes, associate your selves and ye shall be broken in pieces, gird your selves and yee shall be broken in pieces, take counsell together and it shall come to nought;
and give ear all ye of Far Countries, associate your selves and you shall be broken in Pieces, gird your selves and ye shall be broken in Pieces, take counsel together and it shall come to nought;
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Hee challengeth not onely single adversaries that might sooner bee dissipated, but such as were strengthened by a combination of interests and twisted into a league and association, but all will not doe;
He Challengeth not only single Adversaries that might sooner be dissipated, but such as were strengthened by a combination of interests and twisted into a league and association, but all will not do;
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and play your game the more wisely the next time, yet (saith the Prophet) it shal come to nought, your deliberate & mature consulations shall have the same event with your rash and heady enterprises, that is, all shall bee disappointed.
and play your game the more wisely the next time, yet (Says the Prophet) it shall come to nought, your deliberate & mature consulations shall have the same event with your rash and heady enterprises, that is, all shall be disappointed.
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God never made a creature or any combination of creatures that should be too hard for him, God with us is enough, you doe but spit against the winde when you oppose those with whom hee is, the drivell will bee returned upon your own face, Isa. 54.18.
God never made a creature or any combination of creatures that should be too hard for him, God with us is enough, you do but spit against the wind when you oppose those with whom he is, the drivel will be returned upon your own face, Isaiah 54.18.
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Surely they shall gather together, but not by mee, whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake, there may bee tumults and confusions,
Surely they shall gather together, but not by me, whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fallen for thy sake, there may be tumults and confusions,
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but being without God there is little hope, and against God there is certaine ruine. The Heathens were convinced of this, they would not warre against a Nation till they had called out their Gods from them, Macrobius in his Saturnalia hath a chapter, de ritu Evocandi Deos, 'twas upon this errand that Balaam went to Balak to get away the God of Israel, Numb. 23. Certainly nothing goes so neer to the hearts of Gods people,
but being without God there is little hope, and against God there is certain ruin. The heathens were convinced of this, they would not war against a nation till they had called out their God's from them, Macrobius in his Saturnalia hath a chapter, de ritu Evocandi Gods, 'twas upon this errand that balaam went to Balak to get away the God of Israel, Numb. 23. Certainly nothing Goes so near to the hearts of God's people,
and this went to his soule, so still our scandalous miscarriages give the adversaries hope that our shadow is gone, &c. In having God, you have men too, hee can preserve friends, or awe enemies, and therefore still I say to gaine the respects of men, the best way is to get in with God, Prov. 16.7. When a mans wayes please the Lord, his enemies shall be at peace with him;
and this went to his soul, so still our scandalous miscarriages give the Adversaries hope that our shadow is gone, etc. In having God, you have men too, he can preserve Friends, or awe enemies, and Therefore still I say to gain the respects of men, the best Way is to get in with God, Curae 16.7. When a men ways please the Lord, his enemies shall be At peace with him;
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remember Gods power over the spirits of men, and then you will see that your maine worke lyeth with him, Jacobs hardest taske was with God, he wrestleth with God and findeth Embraces from Esau, reconcile your selves to God,
Remember God's power over the spirits of men, and then you will see that your main work lies with him, Jacobs Hardest task was with God, he wrestleth with God and finds Embraces from Esau, reconcile your selves to God,
'tis very notable that in the 34. Gen. the 30. verse, compared with 35. Gen. 1. When the miscarriages of Simeon and Levi had made Iacob stinke among the Inhabitants of the Land,
it's very notable that in the 34. Gen. the 30. verse, compared with 35. Gen. 1. When the miscarriages of Simeon and Levi had made Iacob stink among the Inhabitants of the Land,
O consider, if any have made you stink in the land, your businesse is to goe to Bethel and pay your Vowes: Force will not be so great a security as godlinesse; Armies make long work,
Oh Consider, if any have made you stink in the land, your business is to go to Bethel and pay your Vows: Force will not be so great a security as godliness; Armies make long work,
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the doore is more easily opened by a Key then an Iron bar, and mens hearts sooner gained by the power of God then men. God can cleare up your renowne, recover your glory and esteeme againe, calme the people and cause all to be still.
the door is more Easily opened by a Key then an Iron bar, and men's hearts sooner gained by the power of God then men. God can clear up your renown, recover your glory and esteem again, Cam the people and cause all to be still.
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Hee stilleth the noise of the Seas, and the tumult of the people, in the accomplishing of either of these things, man is at the greatest losse, either in asswaging the naturall or the met aphoricall waves,
He stilleth the noise of the Seas, and the tumult of the people, in the accomplishing of either of these things, man is At the greatest loss, either in assuaging the natural or the met aphoricall waves,
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and therefore 'twas well done of that King, who to disprove his flatterers, that had soothed him with the greatnesse of his command and Empire both by Sea and Land, caused his chaire to bee set neer the Sea side,
and Therefore 'twas well done of that King, who to disprove his Flatterers, that had soothed him with the greatness of his command and Empire both by Sea and Land, caused his chair to be Set near the Sea side,
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Oh then let us consider this with reflection upon our selves, we are concerned in it, England heretofore was compared to Laodicea for its lukewarmnesse, it may bee compared to Sardis for its languishing.
O then let us Consider this with reflection upon our selves, we Are concerned in it, England heretofore was compared to Laodicea for its lukewarmness, it may be compared to Sardis for its languishing.
and our glory layed in the dust! Religion of late seemeth to have lost all life and spirit, and godlinesse to degenerate into a cold form, the Ordinances that erst while were wont to open heaven and breake hearts through the abundance of spirit that was in them, seeme now to have lost all their converting power, Visions are open and few gained, Christ is crucified before our eyes,
and our glory laid in the dust! Religion of late seems to have lost all life and Spirit, and godliness to degenerate into a cold from, the Ordinances that erst while were wont to open heaven and break hearts through the abundance of Spirit that was in them, seem now to have lost all their converting power, Visions Are open and few gained, christ is Crucified before our eyes,
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but some fatall inchantment and effascination seemeth to abide upon our Congregations, for few hearts are broken, few brought in to the obedience of the truth.
but Some fatal enchantment and effascination seems to abide upon our Congregations, for few hearts Are broken, few brought in to the Obedience of the truth.
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The English Christians heretofore were famous for their severe innocency, strict walking, constant Communion with God, undaunted zeale, sweet experiences, holy conferences and communications whereas now wee meet with few,
The English Christians heretofore were famous for their severe innocency, strict walking, constant Communion with God, undaunted zeal, sweet experiences, holy conferences and communications whereas now we meet with few,
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but such as are (like the vaine men of Israel ) of a light spirit, loose conversation, given to vain ranglings and disputes more then to practice, and holy life, and measuring Religion not so much by the power of godlinesse, as by form and faction and siding with parties. God knoweth how unwilling I am to lay open our ownn kednesse, and to declaime against the times to which hee hath disposed me, I know the nature of man is querulous and complaining, the unthankfull good one will alwayes bee commending the former times, and accusing his own, 'tis often the voice of discontent and peevishnesse, the former times were better then these, Eccles. 7.10.
but such as Are (like the vain men of Israel) of a Light Spirit, lose Conversation, given to vain ranglings and disputes more then to practice, and holy life, and measuring Religion not so much by the power of godliness, as by from and faction and siding with parties. God Knoweth how unwilling I am to lay open our ownn kednesse, and to declaim against the times to which he hath disposed me, I know the nature of man is querulous and complaining, the unthankful good one will always be commending the former times, and accusing his own, it's often the voice of discontent and peevishness, the former times were better then these, Eccles. 7.10.
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and to reproach our times with such crimes and allegations, quae quisque suis temporibus objicit, (as hee observed) with which every one upbraideth his owne age,
and to reproach our times with such crimes and allegations, Quae Quisque suis temporibus Object, (as he observed) with which every one upbraideth his own age,
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for my part I looke upon it, as the highest sacriledge and peevishnesse in the world for men to doe so, to measure Religion by their private interest and opinion, and as they thrive more or lesse in the world,
for my part I look upon it, as the highest sacrilege and peevishness in the world for men to do so, to measure Religion by their private Interest and opinion, and as they thrive more or less in the world,
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how often doe we mistake self-love for zeale, and out of a blinde dotage to our owne opinions, think Christ standeth or falleth with our private misconceits and interests! It was but a presumptuous arrogance in Nestorius, to promise heaven and victory so lavishly to Theodosius the Emperour,
how often do we mistake Self-love for zeal, and out of a blind dotage to our own opinions, think christ Stands or falls with our private misconceits and interests! It was but a presumptuous arrogance in Nestorius, to promise heaven and victory so lavishly to Theodosius the Emperor,
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therefore to prevent all partiall claims, & to wave the suspition of any such drift, I shal first shew wherein the power of godlinesse is found to decay and languish even unto death, I meane that godlinesse which is commended to us in the word,
Therefore to prevent all partial claims, & to wave the suspicion of any such drift, I shall First show wherein the power of godliness is found to decay and languish even unto death, I mean that godliness which is commended to us in the word,
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neither suffering, nor doing any further then will suite with our interests, as if in hazardous cases we should locke on rather then interpose: Where are those that doe NONLATINALPHABET contend earnestly for the faith of the Saints? the glory of God? that mind Relion for Religions sake? if we had more love, wee would have more zeale,
neither suffering, nor doing any further then will suit with our interests, as if in hazardous cases we should lock on rather then interpose: Where Are those that do contend earnestly for the faith of the Saints? the glory of God? that mind Religion for Religions sake? if we had more love, we would have more zeal,
if the heart were gained to Religion, we would have more heat and power, and not give up our selves to such a secure oscitancy; the iniquity of the times should put us forward, not make us worse; A godly man should be like fountaine water, hottest in cold•st weather; dead fishes may swimme with the streame, and every carnall heart walke according to the trade of Israel: it deserveth no thankes to be earnest in duties,
if the heart were gained to Religion, we would have more heat and power, and not give up our selves to such a secure oscitancy; the iniquity of the times should put us forward, not make us Worse; A godly man should be like fountain water, hottest in cold•st weather; dead Fish may swim with the stream, and every carnal heart walk according to the trade of Israel: it deserveth no thanks to be earnest in duties,
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it should not be so, when the wicked prevaile, it's said of the godly man, Job 17.9. that hee shall hold on his way, and hee that is righteous grow stronger and stronger:
it should not be so, when the wicked prevail, it's said of the godly man, Job 17.9. that he shall hold on his Way, and he that is righteous grow Stronger and Stronger:
for our Magistrates, some of them, when the day of God is prophaned, his name dishonoured, his truth questioned, are like carelesse Gallio's, troubled with none of these things, doe not come forth to the helpe of Christ;
for our Magistrates, Some of them, when the day of God is Profaned, his name dishonoured, his truth questioned, Are like careless Gallio's, troubled with none of these things, do not come forth to the help of christ;
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for our Ministery, many act no further then they are incouraged, and put on by an outward power, and will not ingage till all difficulties be first removed by a secular arme; others leave themselves at a loose liberty and indifferency to comply with all parties,
for our Ministry, many act no further then they Are encouraged, and put on by an outward power, and will not engage till all difficulties be First removed by a secular arm; Others leave themselves At a lose liberty and indifferency to comply with all parties,
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our people are in an unsetled hesitation ready to draw back upon every trouble, pleading for the stumps of Dagon, and revolting in their hearts to the old wayes: and truly as yet the evill dayes are not fully come,
our people Are in an unsettled hesitation ready to draw back upon every trouble, pleading for the stumps of Dagon, and revolting in their hearts to the old ways: and truly as yet the evil days Are not Fully come,
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so that this grace is not thorowly exercised, however a cold ind•fferency in such times, will in very evill times be a flat Apostasie; certainly this is clear already, that we are much gone off from our first love: At the first breaking out of Reformation, what heat and violence was there offered to the Kingdome of God? what zeale against the little foxes? every modest appearance of errour? what an holy sorwardnesse? whereas now we are at a stand, the old world (like old men) every day losing more of its heat and fervour;
so that this grace is not thoroughly exercised, however a cold ind•fferency in such times, will in very evil times be a flat Apostasy; Certainly this is clear already, that we Are much gone off from our First love: At the First breaking out of Reformation, what heat and violence was there offered to the Kingdom of God? what zeal against the little foxes? every modest appearance of error? what an holy sorwardnesse? whereas now we Are At a stand, the old world (like old men) every day losing more of its heat and fervour;
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and indeed his fault was too much connivence, for by his silence Consubstantiation prevailed) was so sensible of the decay of zeal in his time, that he feared the world would come to account Religion a matter of nothing,
and indeed his fault was too much connivance, for by his silence Consubstantiation prevailed) was so sensible of the decay of zeal in his time, that he feared the world would come to account Religion a matter of nothing,
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By the insipid formality and dead heartednesse, that is found every where, we are without life in the wayes of God, little beauty of holinesse, little circumspection and strictnesse in life and conversation:
By the insipid formality and dead heartedness, that is found every where, we Are without life in the ways of God, little beauty of holiness, little circumspection and strictness in life and Conversation:
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Religion is like a river, it loseth in strength what it getteth in breadth, now many come in, to professe, their walkings are not so awfull and severe;
Religion is like a river, it loses in strength what it gets in breadth, now many come in, to profess, their walkings Are not so awful and severe;
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a truly godly man is to be the worlds wonder, the worlds reproofe, the worlds conviction, the worlds wonder, 1 P•t. 4.4. they thinke strange, &c. you are to hold forth such mortification and selfe-deniall, that the world may wonder;
a truly godly man is to be the world's wonder, the world's reproof, the world's conviction, the world's wonder, 1 P•t. 4.4. they think strange, etc. you Are to hold forth such mortification and self-denial, that the world may wonder;
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you are to weane your selves, and bind up your affections from such objects as do so pleasantly and powerfully insinuate with them, and ravish their affections;
you Are to wean your selves, and bind up your affections from such objects as do so pleasantly and powerfully insinuate with them, and ravish their affections;
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he should be too the worlds reproofe, Heb. 11.7. by building an Arke Noah condemned the world, you should be Mirrours to kill Basiliskes, and in the innocency of your lives, shew them their owne filthinesse; in short, your lives should be a reall reproofe and upbraiding to them;
he should be too the world's reproof, Hebrew 11.7. by building an Ark Noah condemned the world, you should be Mirrors to kill Basilisks, and in the innocency of your lives, show them their own filthiness; in short, your lives should be a real reproof and upbraiding to them;
you should walke so, that they may see God in you of a truth, your conversation should be nothing else but a walking rule, and Religion exemplified; but alas,
you should walk so, that they may see God in you of a truth, your Conversation should be nothing Else but a walking Rule, and Religion exemplified; but alas,
and the efficacy of the new-nature, we may see much of man, but nothing of God in them, its even our description, 2 Tim. 3.5. having a forme of godlinesse but denying the power thereof:
and the efficacy of the new-nature, we may see much of man, but nothing of God in them, its even our description, 2 Tim. 3.5. having a Form of godliness but denying the power thereof:
denying the power, that is, refusing and resisting that inward virtue and force of godlinesse, by which the heart should be renewed or the conversation rectified.
denying the power, that is, refusing and resisting that inward virtue and force of godliness, by which the heart should be renewed or the Conversation rectified.
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Possibly there may be more light but lesse heat, what Seneca observed of his times is true of ours, Boniesse desierunt, sicubi docti evaserint, they were lesse good when they were more learned:
Possibly there may be more Light but less heat, what Senecca observed of his times is true of ours, Boniesse desierunt, sicubi Learned evaserint, they were less good when they were more learned:
Oh! 'tis sad, this, when knowledge shall devour good life and notion spoile knowledge; that of Hugo is but too just a character of us, Amant lection•m, non Religionem, immo amore lectionis in odium incidunt Religionis, mul•os video studiosos, paucos religiosos, &c. many desire to know, few to live,
Oh! it's sad, this, when knowledge shall devour good life and notion spoil knowledge; that of Hugo is but too just a character of us, Amant lection•m, non Religionem, Immo amore lectionis in odium incidunt Religion, mul•os video studiosos, Paucos religiosos, etc. many desire to know, few to live,
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surely godlinesse is in the Wane when a people are Christ-glutted, and Gospel-glutted, and are all for ungrounded subtleties, quintessentiall extracts and distillations: Oh how welcome were the first appearances of light!
surely godliness is in the Wane when a people Are Christ-glutted, and Gospel-glutted, and Are all for ungrounded subtleties, quintessential extracts and distillations: O how welcome were the First appearances of Light!
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when we came newly out of darknes, whose heart did not say within him NONLATINALPHABET, welcome sweet light? when it was a new thing, how strangely did it affectus? but 'tis the unhappy fate of the Word to be dispised upon acquaintance, John 16.35. Yee rejoyced in his light, NONLATINALPHABET for a season, some small time, when first hee began to shine in their borders;
when we Come newly out of darkness, whose heart did not say within him, welcome sweet Light? when it was a new thing, how strangely did it affectus? but it's the unhappy fate of the Word to be despised upon acquaintance, John 16.35. Ye rejoiced in his Light, for a season, Some small time, when First he began to shine in their borders;
with what fastidious disdaine doe men despise sacred truths, if discovered in their owne native beauty and simplicity? 1 Cor. 2.6. we speake wisdome among those that are perfect (saith the Apostle) that is, among growne Christians, who can discerne beauty in a plain ordinance, wisedome in an Evangelicke simplicity; though there be no inticing words, sublime speculations, and exoticke conceits; but now carnall men are all for NONLATINALPHABET depths as they say, 2 Rev. 24. that is, they account them great and deep mysteries, whereas the Spirit of God accounteth them illusions of Satan; surely God wil meet with such a wanton people.
with what fastidious disdain do men despise sacred truths, if discovered in their own native beauty and simplicity? 1 Cor. 2.6. we speak Wisdom among those that Are perfect (Says the Apostle) that is, among grown Christians, who can discern beauty in a plain Ordinance, Wisdom in an Evangelic simplicity; though there be no enticing words, sublime speculations, and exotic conceits; but now carnal men Are all for depths as they say, 2 Rev. 24. that is, they account them great and deep Mysteres, whereas the Spirit of God accounteth them illusions of Satan; surely God will meet with such a wanton people.
truly we cannot absolutely determine what will become of us, only we have cause to fear that Conscientious Sermon•, as much despised as they are, may be a commodity deare enough in England ere long, and Visions may be lesse open, that they may be the more precious.
truly we cannot absolutely determine what will become of us, only we have cause to Fear that Conscientious Sermon•, as much despised as they Are, may be a commodity deer enough in England ere long, and Visions may be less open, that they may be the more precious.
By the wounds Religion hath received in the house of her friends, many have acted of late under the name and colour of Religion, as if they went on purpose to make godlinesse odious, and Religion stinke in the land, engaging themselves in all unwarrantable practices, odious and grosse heresies, prostituting the holy profession to all kind of impurities and injuries, whereby the mouth of iniquity is opened, the hatred of enemies justified, their reproaches made good,
By the wounds Religion hath received in the house of her Friends, many have acted of late under the name and colour of Religion, as if they went on purpose to make godliness odious, and Religion stink in the land, engaging themselves in all unwarrantable practices, odious and gross heresies, prostituting the holy profession to all kind of Impurities and injuries, whereby the Mouth of iniquity is opened, the hatred of enemies justified, their Reproaches made good,
'twas the glory of Christianity heretofore to be hated unjustly, and that only of the worst men, which was an argument of the goodnesse and purity of it.
'twas the glory of Christianity heretofore to be hated unjustly, and that only of the worst men, which was an argument of the Goodness and purity of it.
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That which Nero hateth must needs be excellent, and the only fault that could be charged upon the primitive Christians, was their Christianity, they were just and honest, good subjects and good neighbours (saith Pliny the younger;) only they had their hymnos Antelucanos their morning meetings to praise their God;
That which Nero hates must needs be excellent, and the only fault that could be charged upon the primitive Christians, was their Christianity, they were just and honest, good subject's and good neighbours (Says pliny the younger;) only they had their Hymnos Antelucanos their morning meetings to praise their God;
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and Tertullian saith, the Heathens were wont to say Cajus Sejus vir bonus nisi quod Christianus, Cajus Sejus was a good man, all his fault was, that he was a Christian:
and Tertullian Says, the heathens were wont to say Cajus Seius vir bonus nisi quod Christian, Cajus Seius was a good man, all his fault was, that he was a Christian:
you see still their profession was their only crime. Nay, to come nearer home, the Bishop of Aliffe in the Councell of Trent, confessed that we had orthodoxos mores, but haereticam fidem, a good life but a had beliefe; and truly this was our glory when no evill could be charged upon us,
you see still their profession was their only crime. Nay, to come nearer home, the Bishop of Aliffe in the Council of Trent, confessed that we had Orthodoxos mores, but haereticam fidem, a good life but a had belief; and truly this was our glory when no evil could be charged upon us,
but our private opinion and profession; but alas now 'tis otherwise, many of those that professe Religion, have done that which a morall Heathen would scarce doe, oh what a dishonour to Christ is this, that those that pretend to him should be lesse civil, just, discreet & c! oh how is the holy profession exposed to the shame and reproach of the adversaries!
but our private opinion and profession; but alas now it's otherwise, many of those that profess Religion, have done that which a moral Heathen would scarce do, o what a dishonour to christ is this, that those that pretend to him should be less civil, just, discreet & c! o how is the holy profession exposed to the shame and reproach of the Adversaries!
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The unclean conversation of the Priscillianists made Pagans detest all Christians, and by the rage of Maximus they fared all alike, malice will know no distinctione Alas, what a sad thing is this, that Religions owne friends should betray her, that you that are called Christians, should be called so to the disgrace of Jesus Christ, that you should give occasion to them that desire occasion,
The unclean Conversation of the Priscillianists made Pagans detest all Christians, and by the rage of Maximus they fared all alike, malice will know no distinction Alas, what a sad thing is this, that Religions own Friends should betray her, that you that Are called Christians, should be called so to the disgrace of jesus christ, that you should give occasion to them that desire occasion,
By Religions being made the stalking horse to every selfe-seeking designe, many hold it forth only out of a desire to advance some private ends, to get preferment and honour in the world or some opportunity to inrich themselves with the publicke spoiles:
By Religions being made the stalking horse to every Self-seeking Design, many hold it forth only out of a desire to advance Some private ends, to get preferment and honour in the world or Some opportunity to enrich themselves with the public spoils:
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And Lactantius observeth the same also of many in his time, who wounded the Christian name and honour by using it as a cover to their sinful and corrupt practices:
And Lactantius observeth the same also of many in his time, who wounded the Christian name and honour by using it as a cover to their sinful and corrupt practices:
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and others shew what prejudice was done to Religion, by the pride, desire of greatnesse, and contention, that was between the Pastors and Professours of it;
and Others show what prejudice was done to Religion, by the pride, desire of greatness, and contention, that was between the Pastors and Professors of it;
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thus also Ignatius speaketh of some that were NONLATINALPHABET, not Christians so much as Christ-sellers, like Judas that followed Christ only to make gaine of him.
thus also Ignatius speaks of Some that were, not Christians so much as Christ-sellers, like Judas that followed christ only to make gain of him.
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I have brought these instances, because they doe but give us the description of many in our age, who make God to serve with their sinnes, and godlinesse to be only the specious outside of every unclean intent, and worldly designe:
I have brought these instances, Because they do but give us the description of many in our age, who make God to serve with their Sins, and godliness to be only the specious outside of every unclean intent, and worldly Design:
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thus poore Religion that delighteth to breath in the aire of self-deniall is made the usuall stale to selfe-seeking, and godlinesse that checketh carnall projects, by a vile submission is forced to serve them.
thus poor Religion that delights to breath in the air of self-denial is made the usual stale to Self-seeking, and godliness that checketh carnal projects, by a vile submission is forced to serve them.
By the want of endeavours to propagate Religion, and to diffuse it amongst others, true godlinesse, where it is powerfull, is of a diffusive and spreading nature,
By the want of endeavours to propagate Religion, and to diffuse it among Others, true godliness, where it is powerful, is of a diffusive and spreading nature,
like leaven, till it hath pierced the whole lumpe, now what have wee done in this? either Christians among their neighbours? Magistrates in the Kingdome? or Masters in their Families? for private Christians, they spend the heat and strength of their spirits in lesser matters,
like leaven, till it hath pierced the Whole lump, now what have we done in this? either Christians among their neighbours? Magistrates in the Kingdom? or Masters in their Families? for private Christians, they spend the heat and strength of their spirits in lesser matters,
and let the weightier goe, through division and strife, forget edification, many renounce all care of them without, and whereas they might have strengthened the hands of their brethren, that have acted in a publicke Reformation, what have they done? have they joyned as far as their private principles would give leave? endeavoured to bring the Kingdome onward to the way and will of Christ? And then for Magistrates, have they been so zealous as they should bee to propagate a religious Ministery throughout the Kingdome, to inlighten darke corners? there is not a better worke, nor more for your safety.
and let the Weightier go, through division and strife, forget edification, many renounce all care of them without, and whereas they might have strengthened the hands of their brothers, that have acted in a public Reformation, what have they done? have they joined as Far as their private principles would give leave? endeavoured to bring the Kingdom onward to the Way and will of christ? And then for Magistrates, have they been so zealous as they should be to propagate a religious Ministry throughout the Kingdom, to inlighten dark corners? there is not a better work, nor more for your safety.
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Austin observed that the Christians tasted the violence of the Gothes and Vandalls, for that they were not careful to bring off the Heathens from their Idolatry:
Austin observed that the Christians tasted the violence of the Goths and Vandals, for that they were not careful to bring off the heathens from their Idolatry:
but my chief aime under this head is to speak of the neglect of Family duties, which is the great reason why Religion is decayed abroad, these are the springs and fountaines of the Country, Churches were first in families, where the master of the house was the Priest, and the beauty and power of Religion is still preserved there,
but my chief aim under this head is to speak of the neglect of Family duties, which is the great reason why Religion is decayed abroad, these Are the springs and fountains of the Country, Churches were First in families, where the master of the house was the Priest, and the beauty and power of Religion is still preserved there,
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Oh how excellent is it, when Churches are like to heaven, the Assembly below like the great Congregation above, and families like Churches for their Religion, order and comelinesse!
O how excellent is it, when Churches Are like to heaven, the Assembly below like the great Congregation above, and families like Churches for their Religion, order and comeliness!
how soon doth godlinesse decay abroad? I doe not know any one thing that God expecteth more from a religious housholder, I meane, in that capacity and relation,
how soon does godliness decay abroad? I do not know any one thing that God Expects more from a religious householder, I mean, in that capacity and Relation,
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then the establishment of Religion in his Family, Gen. 18.19. I know Abraham that he will command his children and his houshold after him to keep the way of the Lord.
then the establishment of Religion in his Family, Gen. 18.19. I know Abraham that he will command his children and his household After him to keep the Way of the Lord.
and reject Government, because it would crosse their licentiousnesse, and so the purity that shineth forth in the lifes of Gods servants, you heard in the morning how apt an English Spirit is to hate godlynesse under some other name, and how men that have but a Form, are wont to snarle at the power, and indeed the Apostle Paul observeth the same thing, 2 Tim. 3.3. with verse 5. having a form of godlinesse, despisers of those that are good:
and reject Government, Because it would cross their licentiousness, and so the purity that shines forth in the life's of God's Servants, you herd in the morning how apt an English Spirit is to hate godliness under Some other name, and how men that have but a From, Are wont to snarl At the power, and indeed the Apostle Paul observeth the same thing, 2 Tim. 3.3. with verse 5. having a from of godliness, despisers of those that Are good:
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they would faine have their lazinesse justified by the common defects, NONLATINALPHABET, as Nazianzen speaketh, they would have none zealous and excelling,
they would feign have their laziness justified by the Common defects,, as Nazianzen speaks, they would have none zealous and excelling,
carnall Christians will have some pretence or other, to persecute those that are more godly, one great designe is (as you heard in the morning) to cry up a name under which this hatred may bee carried on the more covertly and secretly,
carnal Christians will have Some pretence or other, to persecute those that Are more godly, one great Design is (as you herd in the morning) to cry up a name under which this hatred may be carried on the more covertly and secretly,
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Sulpitius Severus speaketh of one Ithacius a Bishop whose hatred against the Priscillianists did so far transport him, that if any were of good life, studious of the Scriptures, he would suspect and blast him as a Priscillianist.
Sulpitius Severus speaks of one Ithacius a Bishop whose hatred against the Priscillianists did so Far transport him, that if any were of good life, studious of the Scriptures, he would suspect and blast him as a Priscillianist.
I have read of one Sanpaulinus a French Martyr, who when hee reproved one for swearing was presently suspected of Lutheranisme; and Bonner, if any did but mention the name of God with reverence, tooke it for ground enough to call him Lollard: and truely 'tis even thus among us, the world hath gotten some names and pretences, under which they carry on their hatred against the power of godlinesse the more securely,
I have read of one Sanpaulinus a French Martyr, who when he reproved one for swearing was presently suspected of Lutheranism; and Bonner, if any did but mention the name of God with Reverence, took it for ground enough to call him Lollard: and truly it's even thus among us, the world hath got Some names and pretences, under which they carry on their hatred against the power of godliness the more securely,
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and with the lesse dread, so that 'tis to bee feared, that if any be of godly Conversation, it will be enough to make him a Sectary, &c. an enemie of the Kingdomes peace and quiet,
and with the less dread, so that it's to be feared, that if any be of godly Conversation, it will be enough to make him a Sectary, etc. an enemy of the Kingdoms peace and quiet,
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The late great increase of scandalous sinnes, times of trouble are usually l•centious, and when penall lawes are suspended by force, wickednesse groweth impudent, and truly it is even so among us to the confronting of authority, whoring, and swearing, and drunkennesse and Sabbath prophanations abounding every where, yea more then formerly.
The late great increase of scandalous Sins, times of trouble Are usually l•centious, and when penal laws Are suspended by force, wickedness grows impudent, and truly it is even so among us to the confronting of Authority, whoring, and swearing, and Drunkenness and Sabbath profanations abounding every where, yea more then formerly.
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We looked for purging the land and 'tis more defiled, when the pot boyleth the scum is discovered, Baths bring forth corruption (if it be in the body) into the skin, God hath beene reforming the Land,
We looked for purging the land and it's more defiled, when the pot boileth the scum is discovered, Baths bring forth corruption (if it be in the body) into the skin, God hath been reforming the Land,
and our wickednesse appeareth the more, Hos. 7.1. When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickednesse of Samaria.
and our wickedness appears the more, Hos. 7.1. When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria.
as the grape gleanings of the Vintage, the good man is perished out the of earth, there is none upright upon the earth, they all lie in waite for blood,
as the grape gleanings of the Vintage, the good man is perished out the of earth, there is none upright upon the earth, they all lie in wait for blood,
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Zeale is decayed, the power of godlinesse gone, the Word despised, and wee are even growne as the people, whom God hath cast out before us, Religion hath received wounds in the house of her friends, and is made a pretence to every base designe, few seek to propagate it,
Zeal is decayed, the power of godliness gone, the Word despised, and we Are even grown as the people, whom God hath cast out before us, Religion hath received wounds in the house of her Friends, and is made a pretence to every base Design, few seek to propagate it,
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My next businesse is to shew you the occasions and causes, how we came thus to languish and decrease, that so the guilt may lie at the right doore; and truly wee need not contend about that,
My next business is to show you the occasions and Causes, how we Come thus to languish and decrease, that so the guilt may lie At the right door; and truly we need not contend about that,
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One is the late prosperity which God of his mercy had given to his people, the Church, who is the Heire of the Crosse, is seldome able to manage and wield an outward happy condition, I remember, (n) Nazianzen observeth that it hath ever with more honor endured misery then with safety improved happines and successe, that maketh us alwayes degenerate or divide; sometimes degenerate, when Constantine favoured Religion, poyson was sowen in the Church, Christians began to loose their ancient severity,
One is the late Prosperity which God of his mercy had given to his people, the Church, who is the Heir of the Cross, is seldom able to manage and wield an outward happy condition, I Remember, (n) Nazianzen observeth that it hath ever with more honour endured misery then with safety improved happiness and success, that makes us always degenerate or divide; sometime degenerate, when Constantine favoured Religion, poison was sown in the Church, Christians began to lose their ancient severity,
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When we have any thing in the World, we neglect out high hopes, and so by little and little holinesse decayeth and degenerateth into a meere pretence, which is onely retained, the better to colour over some carnall pursuits and projects,
When we have any thing in the World, we neglect out high hope's, and so by little and little holiness decayeth and degenerateth into a mere pretence, which is only retained, the better to colour over Some carnal pursuits and projects,
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for the inward exercises of Mortification are much advantaged by their outward condition, and the world being crucified to them, they are the better crucified to the world, as Paul speaketh, Gal. 6.14. (i. e.) it neither smileth upon them nor they upon it:
for the inward exercises of Mortification Are much advantaged by their outward condition, and the world being Crucified to them, they Are the better Crucified to the world, as Paul speaks, Gal. 6.14. (i. e.) it neither smileth upon them nor they upon it:
and as successe maketh us to degenerate, so to divide, NONLATINALPHABET as hee said, assoone as the Church grew prosperous it grew factious; like timber in the sunshine wee are apt to warpe and divide from one another,
and as success makes us to degenerate, so to divide, as he said, As soon as the Church grew prosperous it grew factious; like timber in the sunshine we Are apt to warp and divide from one Another,
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or like Elephants returning from the heat of the battaile, wee tread downe our own troopes; prosperity begets wantonnesse, and wantonnesse novelties, & so the people of God come to bee scattered, and to goe into distinct heards and divisions, an evill ever fatall to Religion,
or like Elephants returning from the heat of the battle, we tread down our own troops; Prosperity begets wantonness, and wantonness novelties, & so the people of God come to be scattered, and to go into distinct heards and divisions, an evil ever fatal to Religion,
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but so it is, the Word hath lesse power when openly preached, a Gospell-glutted stomach doth often force God to provide sharpe remedies, either some great outward misery, accompanied with the want and famine of the Word,
but so it is, the Word hath less power when openly preached, a Gospel-glutted stomach does often force God to provide sharp remedies, either Some great outward misery, accompanied with the want and famine of the Word,
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and then any little thing is pretious, as see two places; one is Zech. 7.7. Yee should have hearkened to the former Prophets, when Ierusalem was inhabited and in prosperity,
and then any little thing is precious, as see two places; one is Zechariah 7.7. Ye should have harkened to the former prophets, when Ierusalem was inhabited and in Prosperity,
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And now that the Lord hath shewed us such grace to give us a naile in the holy place, &c. Marke how welcome every little thing is to them then, a nayle in the holy place, is such a mercy, that is, to see one pin or nayle driven into the rafters of the Temple,
And now that the Lord hath showed us such grace to give us a nail in the holy place, etc. Mark how welcome every little thing is to them then, a nail in the holy place, is such a mercy, that is, to see one pin or nail driven into the rafters of the Temple,
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That great division and dissentiency that is among Gods owne people, when the language was divided, the building ceased, when Religion is controverted, it loseth its awe and force; 'tis observable that Acts 4.32, 33. when the people were of one heart and of one minde, then with great power gave the Apostles witnesse to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
That great division and dissentiency that is among God's own people, when the language was divided, the building ceased, when Religion is controverted, it loses its awe and force; it's observable that Acts 4.32, 33. when the people were of one heart and of one mind, then with great power gave the Apostles witness to the Resurrection of jesus christ.
Marke that, with power; the Word came with command and authority upon the hearts of men, the World easily stumbleth at this rock of offence, the Assent is more loose and doubtfull when things are committed to the uncertainty of disputes,
Mark that, with power; the Word Come with command and Authority upon the hearts of men, the World Easily stumbleth At this rock of offence, the Assent is more lose and doubtful when things Are committed to the uncertainty of disputes,
Besides, godly men themselves while they ingage with too much heat and zeale in their particular opinions, grow coole in piety and practicall duties, the strength of their spirits being diverted,
Beside, godly men themselves while they engage with too much heat and zeal in their particular opinions, grow cool in piety and practical duties, the strength of their spirits being diverted,
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but wee usually mistake our object, and misplace our zeale upon such matters as have more of interest in them then godlinesse, and are rather busied in disputing much, then doing much.
but we usually mistake our Object, and misplace our zeal upon such matters as have more of Interest in them then godliness, and Are rather busied in disputing much, then doing much.
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hunger seeketh food, but lust dainties and quailes; when Preachers provide for mens lusts rather then their consciences, Religion is embased, & loseth power.
hunger seeks food, but lust dainties and quails; when Preachers provide for men's Lustiest rather then their Consciences, Religion is embased, & loses power.
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A Ministery that stayeth in the paint of words will beget but painted grace, when we come in the demonstration of the Spirit, we come in power, 1 Cor. 2.6. NONLATINALPHABET with plain and solid conviction, this is the sinne, this the curse and misery.
A Ministry that stays in the paint of words will beget but painted grace, when we come in the demonstration of the Spirit, we come in power, 1 Cor. 2.6. with plain and solid conviction, this is the sin, this the curse and misery.
When the thread of the Gospel is so fine spun, 'twill not cloath a naked soule, notion eateth out all saving knowledge, the Apostle speaks of a NONLATINALPHABET 1 Tim. 6.20. oppositions of science falsly so called, by which they thought to better the Gospel, but did indeed debase it:
When the thread of the Gospel is so fine spun, it'll not cloth a naked soul, notion Eateth out all Saving knowledge, the Apostle speaks of a 1 Tim. 6.20. oppositions of science falsely so called, by which they Thought to better the Gospel, but did indeed debase it:
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we must take heed then of debasing this Ordinance to an effeminate delicacy, it should still be masculine and generous, full of Spirit, and power from on high. I would not bee mistaken as if I did plead for a lazy carelesnesse in managing the Word, I know that God concurreth with mans diligence,
we must take heed then of debasing this Ordinance to an effeminate delicacy, it should still be masculine and generous, full of Spirit, and power from on high. I would not be mistaken as if I did plead for a lazy carelessness in managing the Word, I know that God concurreth with men diligence,
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every Scribe that is instructed for the Kingdome of God, that is, that would doe service in the Church of God, must bring forth out of his treasuries things both new and old, Matth. 13.52. that is, although not new truths, yet NONLATINALPHABET, old Truths in a new way, otherwise represented to the imagination or fancy, to take of that taedium or naturall satiety that is in us, that wee may not loath them as Coleworts twice sod, but that truths may still have a fresh look upon the conscience and affections.
every Scribe that is instructed for the Kingdom of God, that is, that would do service in the Church of God, must bring forth out of his treasuries things both new and old, Matthew 13.52. that is, although not new truths, yet, old Truths in a new Way, otherwise represented to the imagination or fancy, to take of that taedium or natural satiety that is in us, that we may not loath them as Coleworts twice sod, but that truths may still have a fresh look upon the conscience and affections.
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and indeed when the truths of God that should convince of sinne, are debauched to so vile a purpose as to countenance sinne, men can the better overcome remorse of conscience,
and indeed when the truths of God that should convince of sin, Are debauched to so vile a purpose as to countenance sin, men can the better overcome remorse of conscience,
and doe sinne with the lesse regret, out of a presumption, that the Gospel is of their side, Jude Vers. 3. They turne the grace of our God into wantonnesse, they debauch the grace of God, that is, the Doctrine of grace, make that yeeld countenance to their lusts,
and do sin with the less regret, out of a presumption, that the Gospel is of their side, U^de Vers. 3. They turn the grace of our God into wantonness, they debauch the grace of God, that is, the Doctrine of grace, make that yield countenance to their Lustiest,
When those that should have been Prophets cryed peace, peace, see what Jeremy saith, Jer. 4.10. Ah Lord God, surely thou hast greatly deceived this people, in saying they shall have peace.
When those that should have been prophets cried peace, peace, see what Jeremiah Says, Jer. 4.10. Ah Lord God, surely thou hast greatly deceived this people, in saying they shall have peace.
therefore I am perswaded there is no one thing hath hindered the power of godlinesse, care of duty, humbling of soules, so much as this, undue preaching of the Gospel.
Therefore I am persuaded there is no one thing hath hindered the power of godliness, care of duty, humbling of Souls, so much as this, undue preaching of the Gospel.
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and though it bee the priviledge of divine precepts to convert the soule, Psal. 19.7. yet the commands and authority of men may much hinder the diffusion and dissemination of sin and errour;
and though it be the privilege of divine Precepts to convert the soul, Psalm 19.7. yet the commands and Authority of men may much hinder the diffusion and dissemination of since and error;
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'tis good to observe the severall guards that God hath put upon a man to keep him from sinne (so prone are wee to it:) there are inward guards, Spirit, Word and Conscience;
it's good to observe the several guards that God hath put upon a man to keep him from sin (so prove Are we to it:) there Are inward guards, Spirit, Word and Conscience;
all which are as in his stead to bee an awe to sinners, more especially it is said of the Magistrate that hee is the Minister of God to bee a terrour to evill doers, Rom. 13.3, 4. Now when their sword is sheathed up,
all which Are as in his stead to be an awe to Sinners, more especially it is said of the Magistrate that he is the Minister of God to be a terror to evil doers, Rom. 13.3, 4. Now when their sword is sheathed up,
as 'tis said there they did, when there was no King in Israel, that is, no exercise of Government to restrain publicke disorders, (for as yet their Government was not Monarchicall ) then all goeth to wrack, iniquity groweth impudent,
as it's said there they did, when there was no King in Israel, that is, no exercise of Government to restrain public disorders, (for as yet their Government was not Monarchical) then all Goes to wrack, iniquity grows impudent,
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and Christ that bade Peter feed NONLATINALPHABET his sheep, bade him also feed NONLATINALPHABET his lambes, John 21.15, 16. For want of this pattern of sound words,
and christ that bade Peter feed his sheep, bade him also feed his Lambs, John 21.15, 16. For want of this pattern of found words,
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oh beg it for England, goe to him that hath the seven Spirits, to look upon another dead Sardis. God must offer violence to us, ere we can offer violence to the Kingdom;
o beg it for England, go to him that hath the seven Spirits, to look upon Another dead Sardis. God must offer violence to us, ere we can offer violence to the Kingdom;
'tis the mighty quickning Spirit, that must revive us in our languishings; that which carrieth the soule to God, must come from God, waters can arise no higher then their spring:
it's the mighty quickening Spirit, that must revive us in our languishings; that which Carrieth the soul to God, must come from God, waters can arise no higher then their spring:
the Spirit came upon Christ in the appearance of a dove, to shew his meeknesse, but upon the Apostles in cloven tongues of fire, to shew the might and force that is in his operations.
the Spirit Come upon christ in the appearance of a dove, to show his meekness, but upon the Apostles in cloven tongues of fire, to show the might and force that is in his operations.
let the world know there is more in Religion then pretence and policy, whiles hypocrites and such as seek themselves betray the honour of Religion, doe you advance it, let them see there are true starres as well as glaring mete ors, your lives should make God glorious, 1 Pet. 2.9.
let the world know there is more in Religion then pretence and policy, while Hypocrites and such as seek themselves betray the honour of Religion, do you advance it, let them see there Are true Stars as well as glaring meet ors, your lives should make God glorious, 1 Pet. 2.9.
and be not distinguished so much by a party and profession as by holinesse, Tertullian saith of the ancient Christians, Non aliunde noscibiles quam de emendatione vitiorum, their distinction was their innocency. When divers Libertines had dishonoured Religion,
and be not distinguished so much by a party and profession as by holiness, Tertullian Says of the ancient Christians, Non aliunde noscibiles quam de emendatione Vitiorum, their distinction was their innocency. When diverse Libertines had dishonoured Religion,
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and walked unworthily in their relations, Peter presseth the true Christians to good conscience and more honest walking, 1 Pet. 2.12. and 1 Pet. 3.16. indeed both those Chapters are to this purpose, this will bee a reall confutation, and then God will give you praise in the land of your shame;
and walked unworthily in their relations, Peter Presseth the true Christians to good conscience and more honest walking, 1 Pet. 2.12. and 1 Pet. 3.16. indeed both those Chapters Are to this purpose, this will be a real confutation, and then God will give you praise in the land of your shame;
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Oh, brethren at such times we should walke with more care! it's a smart question that Nehem. 5.9. Ought yee not to walke in the feare of our God, because of the repreach of the Heathen our adversaries? when your lives are thus sleek and innocent, this dirt will not stick.
O, brothers At such times we should walk with more care! it's a smart question that Nehemiah 5.9. Ought ye not to walk in the Fear of our God, Because of the repreach of the Heathen our Adversaries? when your lives Are thus sleek and innocent, this dirt will not stick.
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we should strive who should be first, and exceed in godlinesse, you know that noted place, Heb. 10.24. Let us consider one another, to provoke unto love and good workes;
we should strive who should be First, and exceed in godliness, you know that noted place, Hebrew 10.24. Let us Consider one Another, to provoke unto love and good works;
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and strengthen each others hands in wickednesse? see how the Idolaters are described, Isa. 41.6, 7. They helped every one his neighhour, every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.
and strengthen each Others hands in wickedness? see how the Idolaters Are described, Isaiah 41.6, 7. They helped every one his Neighbor, every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.
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So the Carpenter incouraged the Goldsmith, and hee that smootheth with the hammer, him that smiteth on the Anvill, &c. the prophet speaketh of the time,
So the Carpenter encouraged the Goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer, him that smites on the Anvil, etc. the Prophet speaks of the time,
when the Gospel was sent to the Isles, ver. 1. that is, to the European Countreys which are usually expressed by Isles in Isay. Now as soon as they listned to this Doctrine, downe went the pictures and the images,
when the Gospel was sent to the Isles, ver. 1. that is, to the European Countries' which Are usually expressed by Isles in Saiah Now as soon as they listened to this Doctrine, down went the pictures and the Images,
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but there being some hope offered of their re-erection, they come and strengthen one anothers hand, Be of good courage, they hoped to bring up their craft and way again with pompe and triumph:
but there being Some hope offered of their re-erection, they come and strengthen one another's hand, Be of good courage, they hoped to bring up their craft and Way again with pomp and triumph:
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Oh when they strenghthen one another, will not you? Nazianzen was wont to call the enemies of the Church NONLATINALPHABET the common reconcilers; because when they unite and support one another against the Church, it doth but invite the people of God to a more close union,
O when they strengthen one Another, will not you? Nazianzen was wont to call the enemies of the Church the Common reconcilers; Because when they unite and support one Another against the Church, it does but invite the people of God to a more close Union,
Delight in, & wait upon the powerful ministery of the word, The prophets prophesie lies, and the people love to have it so, Ier. 5.31. A vaine people do but incourage a vain Ministery. Doe not delight then in a glozing dispensation, 'twil be successelesse, frothy speculations, morall strains do no good, the people begin to grow weary of savory and sound knowledg;
Delight in, & wait upon the powerful Ministry of the word, The Prophets prophesy lies, and the people love to have it so, Jeremiah 5.31. A vain people do but encourage a vain Ministry. Do not delight then in a glozing Dispensation, 'twil be successless, frothy speculations, moral strains do not good, the people begin to grow weary of savoury and found knowledge;
I shall speak a word to the Ministery, I am the worst of a thousand to direct others, only I shall take the liberty in all humility to suggest my thoughts.
I shall speak a word to the Ministry, I am the worst of a thousand to Direct Others, only I shall take the liberty in all humility to suggest my thoughts.
the more Evangelicall dispensations are, the more powerfull; our beloved must still be kept as a bundle of Myrrhe next our hearts, 1 Cant. 13. still fresh and fragrant in the thoughts, all the comfort and support of a Christian dependeth upon that, this is the very spirit and flower of any Ministery,
the more Evangelical dispensations Are, the more powerful; our Beloved must still be kept as a bundle of Myrrh next our hearts, 1 Cant 13. still fresh and fragrant in the thoughts, all the Comfort and support of a Christian dependeth upon that, this is the very Spirit and flower of any Ministry,
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and therefore 'tis said Apoc. 19.10. the Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophesie, it is not only the beauty, but the life of any dispensation;
and Therefore it's said Apocalypse 19.10. the Testimony of jesus is the Spirit of prophesy, it is not only the beauty, but the life of any Dispensation;
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I know many thinke this needlesse, for as I said before, the indistinct, and undue preaching of Christ, is the cause of all the loosenesse and vanity into which Religion is degenerated.
I know many think this needless, for as I said before, the indistinct, and undue preaching of christ, is the cause of all the looseness and vanity into which Religion is degenerated.
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I but I adde here, that this dispensation is still needfull, the foolish world is apt to flye into extreames, some are all for doctrines of Christ, others will heare nothing of him,
I but I add Here, that this Dispensation is still needful, the foolish world is apt to fly into extremes, Some Are all for doctrines of christ, Others will hear nothing of him,
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Popery got up by this pretence, they would not open that gap of free-grace to the people; Paul would preach the righteousnesse of Christ though many did abuse it, Rom. 3.8. some slaunderously report that we say, Let us doe evill that good may come thereof, whose damnation is just;
Popery god up by this pretence, they would not open that gap of Free grace to the people; Paul would preach the righteousness of christ though many did abuse it, Rom. 3.8. Some slanderously report that we say, Let us do evil that good may come thereof, whose damnation is just;
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now saith the Apostle their damnation is just; that is, if they undoe themselves with such a vile conceit, they may thanke themselves, they never learned it from me;
now Says the Apostle their damnation is just; that is, if they undo themselves with such a vile conceit, they may thank themselves, they never learned it from me;
And Contzen a Jesuite crieth out upon this, Hi sunt Evangelici Doctores, see the fruit of Protestantism and Gospel-preaching! Many are of his spirit, maligne and slaunder a Gospel-dispensation;
And Contzen a Jesuit cries out upon this, Him sunt Evangelici Doctors, see the fruit of Protestantism and Gospel preaching! Many Are of his Spirit, malign and slander a Gospel-dispensation;
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Humbling doctrines must be duly pressed, John Baptist levelled mountaines, and in his dayes much violence was offered to the Kingdome, Mat. 11.12. and indeed, still John must goe before Jesus; like the day-star before the sun, Moses led the people in the wildernesse, before Joshua led them into the land of Canaan; we must awaken first by a sense of wrath, or else they will not care for a sight of mercy; the people did not desire a Mediatour till they heard the thundring, Exod. 20.18.19. and 'tis Gods usuall method to suffer us to be dead to one law, ere we are alive to another, Gal. 2.19. first to make us understand the severe obligation that is upon us by the Covenant of workes, ere wee are brought into a better hope by Jesus Christ; God is never truly exalted in the soule till man be humbled; Dagon must fall and be broken, if the Arke bee set up. The Lord diggeth deep, when he meaneth to raise the building high, and when hee will bring off the soule to Christ powerfully, he bringeth them out of themselves by godly sorrow.
Humbling doctrines must be duly pressed, John Baptist leveled Mountains, and in his days much violence was offered to the Kingdom, Mathew 11.12. and indeed, still John must go before jesus; like the daystar before the sun, Moses led the people in the Wilderness, before joshua led them into the land of Canaan; we must awaken First by a sense of wrath, or Else they will not care for a sighed of mercy; the people did not desire a Mediator till they herd the thundering, Exod 20.18.19. and it's God's usual method to suffer us to be dead to one law, ere we Are alive to Another, Gal. 2.19. First to make us understand the severe obligation that is upon us by the Covenant of works, ere we Are brought into a better hope by jesus christ; God is never truly exalted in the soul till man be humbled; Dagon must fallen and be broken, if the Ark be Set up. The Lord diggeth deep, when he means to raise the building high, and when he will bring off the soul to christ powerfully, he brings them out of themselves by godly sorrow.
Among other parts of godlinesse, it seemeth to be most necessary now to presse the duties of relations: I say, to presse Christians to carry themselves holily in their civill relations:
Among other parts of godliness, it seems to be most necessary now to press the duties of relations: I say, to press Christians to carry themselves holily in their civil relations:
no way provideth for the discharge of the duties of relations, so much as Christianity, or Religion, and none have failed in them so much as religious persons of late,
no Way Provideth for the discharge of the duties of relations, so much as Christianity, or Religion, and none have failed in them so much as religious Persons of late,
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so that a great deale of dishonour hath come to God, and a great deale of prejudice to Religion, by our unworthy walking in our civill relations, the Gospel or law of Christ requireth that these civil respects which we owe to men, should be discharged,
so that a great deal of dishonour hath come to God, and a great deal of prejudice to Religion, by our unworthy walking in our civil relations, the Gospel or law of christ requires that these civil respects which we owe to men, should be discharged,
as in and to the Lord, and that we should turne duties of the second table, into duties of the first; that is, performe civil respects upon a religious ground.
as in and to the Lord, and that we should turn duties of the second table, into duties of the First; that is, perform civil respects upon a religious ground.
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So that it hath been the glory and honour of Religion heretofore, to yeild the best children, the best subjects, the best Kings, the best husbands and wives in the world.
So that it hath been the glory and honour of Religion heretofore, to yield the best children, the best subject's, the best Kings, the best Husbands and wives in the world.
Therefore Augustine maketh a challenge to all the world, Dent exercitum talem quatem doctrina Christi milites esse jussit, Let all the world (saith he) yeild such Children, such Subjects, such Souldiers, such Servants, such an Army, such Provincialls, Judges, Kings, such faithfull ones,
Therefore Augustine makes a challenge to all the world, Dent exercitum talem quatem Doctrina Christ Militias esse Jussit, Let all the world (Says he) yield such Children, such Subject's, such Soldiers, such Servants, such an Army, such Provincials, Judges, Kings, such faithful ones,
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when they have been intrusted with the publicke moneys; (but alas, the case is quite otherwise, of late none worse then they, none more apt to dishonour God in relations, to disturbe civill peace, to resist Magistracy upon every dis-satisfaction,
when they have been Entrusted with the public moneys; (but alas, the case is quite otherwise, of late none Worse then they, none more apt to dishonour God in relations, to disturb civil peace, to resist Magistracy upon every dissatisfaction,
and to make every discontent the ground of commotion and disobedience, therefore to teach men to improve their relations for the glory of God and good of Religion, must needs bee seasonable, that if it be possible wee may repair that incomparable losse, which Religion hath sustained this way.
and to make every discontent the ground of commotion and disobedience, Therefore to teach men to improve their relations for the glory of God and good of Religion, must needs be seasonable, that if it be possible we may repair that incomparable loss, which Religion hath sustained this Way.
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Learn that holy art of compounding peace wieh purity, that neither may lose its due respect, that we may neither hazard Religion by silence nor eager contention; Holinesse and peace are daughters of the same spirit and may bee reconciled, you finde them often coupled in Scripture, James 3.17. The wisdome that is from above is first pure and then peaceable:
Learn that holy art of compounding peace wieh purity, that neither may loose its due respect, that we may neither hazard Religion by silence nor eager contention; Holiness and peace Are daughters of the same Spirit and may be reconciled, you find them often coupled in Scripture, James 3.17. The Wisdom that is from above is First pure and then peaceable:
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purity must have the precedence in your endeavours, but peaceablenesse must not altogether bee shut out; so Mark. 9.30. Have salt in your selves and peace one with another, Salt and peace bee savoury, but not too tart and austere. I will not direct my Brethren, I doe onely suggest it.
purity must have the precedence in your endeavours, but peaceableness must not altogether be shut out; so Mark. 9.30. Have salt in your selves and peace one with Another, Salt and peace be savoury, but not too tart and austere. I will not Direct my Brothers, I do only suggest it.
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One Word now to the Magistrate, and I have done, Oh consider this matter appertaineth to you, to strengthen things that are ready to dye, to repaire decayed godlinesse, this challengeth a chief care,
One Word now to the Magistrate, and I have done, O Consider this matter appertaineth to you, to strengthen things that Are ready to die, to repair decayed godliness, this Challengeth a chief care,
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if you should be imployed in the Reformation of others and not bee reformed your selves, that you should be like Noah's shipwrights that frame an Arke for others and perish in the waters your selves,
if you should be employed in the Reformation of Others and not be reformed your selves, that you should be like Noah's shipwrights that frame an Ark for Others and perish in the waters your selves,
or like the Jews that directed the wise men to Bethlehem, but went not themselves thither to worship Christ! O consider you are the first sheets of the Kingdom, others are printed after your copy, if the first sheet be well set, a thousand more are stamped with ease:
or like the jews that directed the wise men to Bethlehem, but went not themselves thither to worship christ! Oh Consider you Are the First sheets of the Kingdom, Others Are printed After your copy, if the First sheet be well Set, a thousand more Are stamped with ease:
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if it hath made no impression on your own hearts? Scandalous Ministers and wicked Magistrates doe but pull down with one hand what they set up with the other.
if it hath made no impression on your own hearts? Scandalous Ministers and wicked Magistrates do but pull down with one hand what they Set up with the other.
If you would repaire Religion and promote godlynesse, give incouragement to a godly Ministry, you see when Christ writeth to the Church to repaire godlinesse, he directeth it to the Angell, Oh let there bee an Angell in every Church, Christs strength lyeth in his mouth, Isa. 49.2.
If you would repair Religion and promote godliness, give encouragement to a godly Ministry, you see when christ Writeth to the Church to repair godliness, he directeth it to the Angel, O let there be an Angel in every Church, Christ strength lies in his Mouth, Isaiah 49.2.
That's the Sword by which hee overcometh the World, 'tis the weapon hee useth against Antichrist, the Spirit of his mouth, as Gideon overcame the Israelites by lampes in pitchers, so doth Christ by lampes and pitchers, and therefore the Apostle calleth it light,
That's the Sword by which he Overcometh the World, it's the weapon he uses against Antichrist, the Spirit of his Mouth, as gideon overcame the Israelites by lamps in pitchers, so does christ by lamps and pitchers, and Therefore the Apostle calls it Light,
or treasure in an earthen vessel; Oh then maintaine the lampe that they may bee a meanes in the hand of God of maintaining godlynesse in the Kingdome, let there bee (as I said) an Angell in every Church, a light in every socket, a starre in every orbe, if you looke abroad you will find many continued through favor & mediation of friends, Qui nihil babent in vita Angelicum aut in doctrina Evangelicum, that have nothing Angelicall in their life or Evangelicall in their doctrine.
or treasure in an earthen vessel; O then maintain the lamp that they may be a means in the hand of God of maintaining godliness in the Kingdom, let there be (as I said) an Angel in every Church, a Light in every socket, a star in every orb, if you look abroad you will find many continued through favour & mediation of Friends, Qui nihil babent in vita Angelicum Or in Doctrina Evangelical, that have nothing Angelical in their life or Evangelical in their Doctrine.
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Heartily establish an holy Government in the Church, order and discipline is the fence of Religion, and a Church well governed is terrible as an Army with Banners, Cant. 6.4. that is, full of beauty and strength, Armies ordered are comely and in a capacity to fight, the present decayes are by confusion, 'tis said Psal. 68.35.
Heartily establish an holy Government in the Church, order and discipline is the fence of Religion, and a Church well governed is terrible as an Army with Banners, Cant 6.4. that is, full of beauty and strength, Armies ordered Are comely and in a capacity to fight, the present decays Are by confusion, it's said Psalm 68.35.
when worship is pure and regular it impresseth a dread and a reverence upon men. Countenance godly persons, they are a Kingdomes best security, Zech. 12.5. and the Governours of Judah shall say in their hearts, The inhabitants of Ierusalem are my strength in the Lord of Hosts their God.
when worship is pure and regular it impresseth a dread and a Reverence upon men. Countenance godly Persons, they Are a Kingdoms best security, Zechariah 12.5. and the Governors of Judah shall say in their hearts, The inhabitants of Ierusalem Are my strength in the Lord of Hosts their God.
when Lot was in Sodome, Sodome was in Lot, this is one of your chief duties, to see that godlinesse live peaceably, wee are bound to pray for you upon this ground, Pray for them that are in Authority, that wee may leade a quiet and peaceable life in all godlinesse and honesty, 1 Tim. 2.4. Oh look to it then, that religion may have a quiet abode, or else you wil not.
when Lot was in Sodom, Sodom was in Lot, this is one of your chief duties, to see that godliness live peaceably, we Are bound to pray for you upon this ground, Pray for them that Are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty, 1 Tim. 2.4. O look to it then, that Religion may have a quiet Abided, or Else you will not.
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The oppression of some Protestant princes in Germany was a scandall to the Reformation, nothing stirreth up vulgar hatred and introduceth violent changes so much as this:
The oppression of Some Protestant Princes in Germany was a scandal to the Reformation, nothing stirs up Vulgar hatred and introduceth violent changes so much as this:
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the people are like the read of Egypt, if wee lean too hard, they doe not support but pierce, and oppression is like an iron in the fire, 'twill burn their fingers that hold it:
the people Are like the read of Egypt, if we lean too hard, they do not support but pierce, and oppression is like an iron in the fire, it'll burn their fingers that hold it:
when hee taketh off his restraint from a people, and they break out into tumults, 'tis a shrewd signe, you know what faction was ruined by tumults, 'tis an unhappy presage.
when he Takes off his restraint from a people, and they break out into tumults, it's a shrewd Signen, you know what faction was ruined by tumults, it's an unhappy presage.
God taketh notice of those few names that are zealous for him in dead times, that minde the advancement of piety whilst others debase it, they shall walke with mee in white;
God Takes notice of those few names that Are zealous for him in dead times, that mind the advancement of piety while Others debase it, they shall walk with me in white;
Metuendum erit ne qui Magistratu connivente res novas in Ecclesia moliri caeperint, eodem etiam repugnante cum oceasio ferat idem quo { que } in republica mo liantur. Theol. Mag. Brit. sub fine sent. de 5. Art. in Hist. Syn. Dor.
Metuendum erit ne qui Magistratu connivente Rest novas in Ecclesia moliri caeperint, Eodem etiam repugnant cum oceasio ferat idem quo { que } in Republic more liantur. Theology Mag. Brit. sub fine sent. de 5. Art. in Hist. Sin Dor.
Metuendum est in postrem mundi aetate magis hunc errorem grassaturam esse, quodaut nihil sint Religiones eut differant tantum vocabulis, Melanc. postil. de Bapt. Christi.
Metuendum est in postrem mundi Age magis hunc errorem grassaturam esse, quodaut nihil sint Religiones eut differant Tantum vocabulis, Melancholy. postil. de Bapt Christ.
Vide Tertull in Apol. Tali dedicatore damnationis nostrae gloriamur: qui enim Neronem scit in•elligere potest non nisi grande bonum a Nerone damnari. Vide notas Francis. Zephyri ibidem. Divina providentiâ effectum ut Christiana Religio eos haberet hostes, qui aliis virtutibus infensi, &c.
Vide Tertul in Apollinarian Tali dedicatore damnationis Nostrae Gloriamur: qui enim Neronem scit in•elligere potest non nisi Grande bonum a Nero damnari. Vide notas Francis. Zephyri ibidem. Divine providentiâ effectum ut Christian Religio eos haberet hosts, qui Others virtutibus infensi, etc.
(d) Nunc male audiunt castiganturque philosophi nostrae sectae quum tuemur, quod aliter quà• sapientibus convenit vivant, & vitia sub obtentu nominis celant. Lact. lib. de opificio dei sub initio.
(worser) Nunc male Audiunt castiganturque Philosophy Nostrae sectae Whom tuemur, quod aliter quà• sapientibus convenit vivant, & Vices sub Obtentu Nominis Celant. Lactantius lib. de Opificio dei sub initio.
Quam reportassent tandem coronam si perstitissent in eadem m•litia, nec ut efferati Elephantes ab hostibus conversi contrivissent suos. Brightman de Luthero & Melancthone.
Quam reportassent tandem Crown si perstitissent in Same m•litia, nec ut efferati Elephants ab hostibus conversi contrivissent suos. Brightman de Luther & Melanchthon.
