A SERMON Preach'd before the Societies in St. Michael 's Church, Dublin, September the 25th. 1698. The 19th. of Leviticus in the latter part of the 17th. verse.
A SERMON Preached before the Societies in Saint Michael is Church, Dublin, September the 25th. 1698. The 19th. of Leviticus in the latter part of the 17th. verse.
thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer Sin upon him. THese words recommend a duty as difficult to the Performer, as unwelcom to the Receiver;
thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer since upon him. THese words recommend a duty as difficult to the Performer, as unwelcome to the Receiver;
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and that is Brotherly Admonition and Reproof: for whosoever shall attempt it (tho' in the greatest kindness to Mens Souls) is in danger not only of being accounted,
and that is Brotherly Admonition and Reproof: for whosoever shall attempt it (though in the greatest kindness to Men's Souls) is in danger not only of being accounted,
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'Twas a work difficult enough for a Prophet, and we find God himself intimating, as if there were but few qualified for so generous an undertaking: Isaiah 6.8. And I heard the Voice of the Lord saying whom shall I send, and who will go for Us? Implying that it was no easie matter to find a well qualified and willing Person;
'Twas a work difficult enough for a Prophet, and we find God himself intimating, as if there were but few qualified for so generous an undertaking: Isaiah 6.8. And I herd the Voice of the Lord saying whom shall I send, and who will go for Us? Implying that it was no easy matter to find a well qualified and willing Person;
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and tho' the Prophet Isaiah was prepared and ready at that time to undertake the Imployment, yet we find the Prophet Jeremiah something backward, bewailing himself and complaining of the hardship of the Duty.
and though the Prophet Isaiah was prepared and ready At that time to undertake the Employment, yet we find the Prophet Jeremiah something backward, bewailing himself and complaining of the hardship of the Duty.
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Jer. 1st. 17. And whether they would hear, or whether they would forbear, God oblig'd him to discharge this necessary, tho' unwelcome office towards them.
Jer. 1st. 17. And whither they would hear, or whither they would forbear, God obliged him to discharge this necessary, though unwelcome office towards them.
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tho' this people be as Briers and Thorns, which shall prick and wound thy Soul, And tho' thou dost dwell among Scorpions, be not afraid of their words,
though this people be as Briers and Thorns, which shall prick and wound thy Soul, And though thou dost dwell among Scorpions, be not afraid of their words,
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how much rougher usage must a private Person look for when he undertakes to Reprove a wicked and licentious People? and to reform those Vices which by a long and general Practice and Indulgence, are not only grown fashionable,
how much rougher usage must a private Person look for when he undertakes to Reprove a wicked and licentious People? and to reform those Vices which by a long and general Practice and Indulgence, Are not only grown fashionable,
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but have gotten Credit and Power in the World? insomuch that he that dares attempt a Reformation, must look for nothing less than to be torn with Briers and Thorns, and to be the object of all the Venom, that the Tongues of these wicked Scorpions can spit against him;
but have got Credit and Power in the World? insomuch that he that dares attempt a Reformation, must look for nothing less than to be torn with Briers and Thorns, and to be the Object of all the Venom, that the Tongues of these wicked Scorpions can spit against him;
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And tho' this Precept was given under the Law, yet it is of that Moral Obligation, that it is not superseded, but rather reinforced by the Gospel Dispensation.
And though this Precept was given under the Law, yet it is of that Moral Obligation, that it is not superseded, but rather reinforced by the Gospel Dispensation.
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as Absolom did against his Brother Amnon, for the Text says, He spake unto him neither good nor bad, and gives this as the reason, For Absolom hated Amnon, 2 Sam. 13.22.
as Absalom did against his Brother Amnon, for the Text Says, He spoke unto him neither good nor bad, and gives this as the reason, For Absalom hated Amnon, 2 Sam. 13.22.
yet I shall at this time treat of these words in a greater Latitude, even as they respect Sin in general and not only some trespass committed against our selves.
yet I shall At this time Treat of these words in a greater Latitude, even as they respect since in general and not only Some trespass committed against our selves.
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And in handling of them in this larger sense, I shall follow this method. 1. I will endeavour to make it appear that it is the Duty of a private Christian,
And in handling of them in this larger sense, I shall follow this method. 1. I will endeavour to make it appear that it is the Duty of a private Christian,
as much as in him lies, to Reprove and Reform Sin in his Neighbour. 2. I shall shew you the manner how this duty is to be perform'd. 3. The Motives and Reasons that may encourage him in so difficult a performance.
as much as in him lies, to Reprove and Reform since in his Neighbour. 2. I shall show you the manner how this duty is to be performed. 3. The Motives and Reasons that may encourage him in so difficult a performance.
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To prevent Sin, and destroy the works of the Devil, is so Noble and generous a design, that for the accomplishment thereof our Blessed Saviour thought it worth while to leave all the Glorious Mansions of Heaven, to descend into a wicked World,
To prevent since, and destroy the works of the devil, is so Noble and generous a Design, that for the accomplishment thereof our Blessed Saviour Thought it worth while to leave all the Glorious Mansions of Heaven, to descend into a wicked World,
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and his great business here was to save his People from their Sins, that they being deliver'd from their Spiritual Enemies, might become a peculiar People zealous of good works,
and his great business Here was to save his People from their Sins, that they being Delivered from their Spiritual Enemies, might become a peculiar People zealous of good works,
as much as in us lies, and to be willing to run some hazzard, to be at some cost and pains for the rescue of a poor Soul, which was so precious in the eyes of Christ, that he thought it worth dying for;
as much as in us lies, and to be willing to run Some hazard, to be At Some cost and pains for the rescue of a poor Soul, which was so precious in the eyes of christ, that he Thought it worth dying for;
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The very first act that a Christian does in behalf of himself, is solemnly to engage in a war against the Devil and all his Works, against all the deceitful and wicked Pomps and Vanities of the World,
The very First act that a Christian does in behalf of himself, is solemnly to engage in a war against the devil and all his Works, against all the deceitful and wicked Pomps and Vanities of the World,
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and was by virtue of his Office oblig'd to give the People warning of their Danger, is in some measure applicable to every Christian, who is so far a Prophet,
and was by virtue of his Office obliged to give the People warning of their Danger, is in Some measure applicable to every Christian, who is so Far a Prophet,
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And in this respect why should we grudge any one the honour of rescuing a Soul from Death? ought we not all much rather, to joyn in Moses 's passionate Prayer;
And in this respect why should we grudge any one the honour of rescuing a Soul from Death? ought we not all much rather, to join in Moses is passionate Prayer;
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Our Blessed Saviour enjoyns this private Admonition in these words, If thy brother trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone,
Our Blessed Saviour enjoins this private Admonition in these words, If thy brother trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone,
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And thô these words speak only of a trespass committed against our selves, yet if we love God as we ought, we should sure be as much concerned for him as we are for our selves.
And though these words speak only of a trespass committed against our selves, yet if we love God as we ought, we should sure be as much concerned for him as we Are for our selves.
And were our love to our Brother, of the same kind with Christ's love to us, we should not need many arguments to convince us of our obligation to this Duty;
And were our love to our Brother, of the same kind with Christ's love to us, we should not need many Arguments to convince us of our obligation to this Duty;
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And if his love was so great to the Souls of Men, as to think the Redemption of them worth the infinite value of his own Blood, sure, to render our love, in any degree like his, we are certainly oblig'd to lay out our most vigorous endeavours towards the conversion of one another,
And if his love was so great to the Souls of Men, as to think the Redemption of them worth the infinite valve of his own Blood, sure, to render our love, in any degree like his, we Are Certainly obliged to lay out our most vigorous endeavours towards the conversion of one Another,
and be as solicitous for the prevention or removal of Sin, as of the Plague, for indeed the former is as catching, and more fatally mortal than the latter.
and be as solicitous for the prevention or removal of since, as of the Plague, for indeed the former is as catching, and more fatally Mortal than the latter.
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and see my Brother Sin a Sin unto Death, and so ruin Himself, Soul, and Body, to all Eternity? And yet never make one step towards his rescue and deliverance.
and see my Brother since a since unto Death, and so ruin Himself, Soul, and Body, to all Eternity? And yet never make one step towards his rescue and deliverance.
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Sure did we know the worth of a Soul, or had any Bowels and Compassion for our Brother, we should with the same earnestness endeavour his preservation, that the Angel did Lots, even by calling upon him,
Sure did we know the worth of a Soul, or had any Bowels and Compassion for our Brother, we should with the same earnestness endeavour his preservation, that the Angel did Lots, even by calling upon him,
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nay to run some hazard, and be thus importunate, when he sees his Brother ready to tumble in Hell, has sure very little of this heavenly Angelical Temper in him, very little value for a Soul, which Christ thought so precious,
nay to run Some hazard, and be thus importunate, when he sees his Brother ready to tumble in Hell, has sure very little of this heavenly Angelical Temper in him, very little valve for a Soul, which christ Thought so precious,
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and less of Christian Love and Resolution in him, he falls far below the Character of the more generous Heathens, who look'd upon the preventing of Sin and Error in their Friend,
and less of Christian Love and Resolution in him, he falls Far below the Character of the more generous heathens, who looked upon the preventing of since and Error in their Friend,
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and wandred out of the ways of Truth and right Reason. And sure Christianity does not supersede, but improve and exalt this excellent and necessary duty.
and wandered out of the ways of Truth and right Reason. And sure Christianity does not supersede, but improve and exalt this excellent and necessary duty.
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And by how much we have more noble motives for the performance of it, by so much are we the more strictly oblig'd to the Conscientious discharge of it.
And by how much we have more noble motives for the performance of it, by so much Are we the more strictly obliged to the Conscientious discharge of it.
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But thô this may tend very much to the Reformation of our Brother, yet it is properly rather to Direct than Reprove. 2dly. There is a way of reproving Sin-by the contrary example of Holiness and Vertue, and when Sin has not taken too deep a root, this may prove an excellent method for the reclaiming of Sinners.
But though this may tend very much to the Reformation of our Brother, yet it is properly rather to Direct than Reprove. 2dly. There is a Way of reproving Sin-by the contrary Exampl of Holiness and Virtue, and when since has not taken too deep a root, this may prove an excellent method for the reclaiming of Sinners.
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For the exemplary Piety and Holiness of a good Man, is such a Check and Reproach to the Ungodly, that like the Ark and Dagon, one cannot stand before the other.
For the exemplary Piety and Holiness of a good Man, is such a Check and Reproach to the Ungodly, that like the Ark and Dagon, one cannot stand before the other.
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it will convince them that we are sincere and in earnest, when they see us so Zealous in the Practise of that our selves, which we would so earnestly recommend unto them.
it will convince them that we Are sincere and in earnest, when they see us so Zealous in the practice of that our selves, which we would so earnestly recommend unto them.
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But it will be a hard matter to perswade any man to believe and practice that, which, by my own Actions, that by most People are look'd upon as the most sensible and convincing Arguments, I do plainly demonstrate, I neither believe nor practice my self.
But it will be a hard matter to persuade any man to believe and practice that, which, by my own Actions, that by most People Are looked upon as the most sensible and convincing Arguments, I do plainly demonstrate, I neither believe nor practice my self.
How apt will every one be to retort my Rebukes, with a Physitian heal thy self; or rather with a Thou Hypocrite, first cast the Beam out of thine own Eye,
How apt will every one be to retort my Rebukes, with a physician heal thy self; or rather with a Thou Hypocrite, First cast the Beam out of thine own Eye,
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Our Rebukes and Reproofs of our Brother, ought to be insinuated with all Tenderness and Brotherly love, that they may plainly perceive our design is to save their Souls,
Our Rebukes and Reproofs of our Brother, ought to be insinuated with all Tenderness and Brotherly love, that they may plainly perceive our Design is to save their Souls,
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and not to Gratisie our own, or others Spleen, in exposing their Persons and Reputations. And that we may the better insinuate our kind concern for them, we must observe,
and not to Gratify our own, or Others Spleen, in exposing their Persons and Reputations. And that we may the better insinuate our kind concern for them, we must observe,
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And then 'tis likely they will rather grow worse than better under our Admonitions, as 'tis thought the Physick that does not Master, does irritate and ferment the evil Humour.
And then it's likely they will rather grow Worse than better under our Admonitions, as it's Thought the Physic that does not Master, does irritate and ferment the evil Humour.
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And therefore we ought to use the greatest caution and prudence, that our Reproofs, (according to the observation of a great Divine) may come as the Fathers thought Grace did to the Elect, Tempore congruo, in a fit season, not when they are in the heat and Career of their Sins,
And Therefore we ought to use the greatest caution and prudence, that our Reproofs, (according to the observation of a great Divine) may come as the Father's Thought Grace did to the Elect, Tempore Congruo, in a fit season, not when they Are in the heat and Career of their Sins,
and when the Man becomes so exceeding Sinful, then Reproof will be lost upon such obstinate Sinners, all this precious Balm will like Oyl to the Fire, make it flame the more.
and when the Man becomes so exceeding Sinful, then Reproof will be lost upon such obstinate Sinners, all this precious Balm will like Oil to the Fire, make it flame the more.
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Those are the People the wise man speaks of, Reprove not a Scorner lest he hate thee. Prov. 9.8. He means such as are Incorrigible, have ascended the Chair of the Scornful, and are become presumptuous, open and daring Sinners;
Those Are the People the wise man speaks of, Reprove not a Scorner lest he hate thee. Curae 9.8. He means such as Are Incorrigible, have ascended the Chair of the Scornful, and Are become presumptuous, open and daring Sinners;
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But here we are to call in the help of the Civil Magistrate, who should be as the Apostle speaks, the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil, Rom. 13.4.
But Here we Are to call in the help of the Civil Magistrate, who should be as the Apostle speaks, the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil, Rom. 13.4.
And since we have not only good Laws but good Magistrates, who do so Zealously abett the cause of GOD and Practical Holiness, we ought not to be fainthearted, in so good a cause,
And since we have not only good Laws but good Magistrates, who do so Zealously abet the cause of GOD and Practical Holiness, we ought not to be fainthearted, in so good a cause,
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when no man had care or zeal enough to see them executed and take effect? How should the Magistrate take Cognizance of Delinquents when each connives at the others wickedness?
when no man had care or zeal enough to see them executed and take Effect? How should the Magistrate take Cognizance of Delinquents when each connives At the Others wickedness?
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Would he deserve to be Branded with an Infamous Character, that should discover to the Magistrate such Treasonable Practises as tended to the utter Subvertion of the State and Government? Ought he not rather to be Encourag'd and Rewarded? Or is it less meritorious to Inform in the cause of GOD than of the King? And is there a greater Enemy to any Nation than the Vices thereof? Does any thing tend more to the Ruin of a People,
Would he deserve to be Branded with an Infamous Character, that should discover to the Magistrate such Treasonable Practises as tended to the utter Subversion of the State and Government? Ought he not rather to be Encouraged and Rewarded? Or is it less meritorious to Inform in the cause of GOD than of the King? And is there a greater Enemy to any nation than the Vices thereof? Does any thing tend more to the Ruin of a People,
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than Debauchery and Prophaness, and the Contempt of GOD and Religion? Did we ever see a Kingdom brought to Misery and Desolation, where the wickedness and unrestrain'd Lusts of the People had not the chiefest hand in it? And does he deserve ill of the Common Wealth,
than Debauchery and Profaneness, and the Contempt of GOD and Religion? Did we ever see a Kingdom brought to Misery and Desolation, where the wickedness and unrestrained Lustiest of the People had not the chiefest hand in it? And does he deserve ill of the Common Wealth,
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and have a natural as well as moral tendency to draw down the severest Judgments of GOD upon a Land? The best actions are likely to be misrepresented by ill men, especially if they create any unquiet to them,
and have a natural as well as moral tendency to draw down the Severest Judgments of GOD upon a Land? The best actions Are likely to be misrepresented by ill men, especially if they create any unquiet to them,
and if they would lay their hands upon their Hearts, and impartially examine them; I suppose their own Conscience would hardly give them leave to deny it.
and if they would lay their hands upon their Hearts, and impartially examine them; I suppose their own Conscience would hardly give them leave to deny it.
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But go on resolutely in this good work, comforting and encouraging your selves with St. Peter 's words, If ye suffer for Righteousness sake happy are ye:
But go on resolutely in this good work, comforting and encouraging your selves with Saint Peter is words, If you suffer for Righteousness sake happy Are you:
And the most effectual way to conquer their Malice, and disprove their Calumnies is, as the same Apostle advises, Resolutely to maintain a good Conscience, that where as they speak evil of you,
And the most effectual Way to conquer their Malice, and disprove their Calumnies is, as the same Apostle advises, Resolutely to maintain a good Conscience, that where as they speak evil of you,
The Informer that is so odious amongst Men is one that does Vexatiously prosecute his Neighbours, meerly out of Lucre or Malice, without any regard to the Service of the State, or the Reformation of Offenders.
The Informer that is so odious among Men is one that does Vexatiously prosecute his Neighbours, merely out of Lucre or Malice, without any regard to the Service of the State, or the Reformation of Offenders.
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But this is far different from his case, who out of a due regard to Virtue and the Glory of GOD, cannot patiently bear the trampling upon either, without interposing his endeavours for the preservation of both,
But this is Far different from his case, who out of a due regard to Virtue and the Glory of GOD, cannot patiently bear the trampling upon either, without interposing his endeavours for the preservation of both,
whether it be by friendly Reproof and Admonition, or when that won't, or is it not likely to prevail, by applying to the Magistrate, who bears the Sword of GOD,
whither it be by friendly Reproof and Admonition, or when that won't, or is it not likely to prevail, by applying to the Magistrate, who bears the Sword of GOD,
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and the good of the Kingdom are the sole motives of such Information, the name of Informer is so far from being a Reproach, that it ought to be had in honour with every man that loves GOD or his Country,
and the good of the Kingdom Are the sole motives of such Information, the name of Informer is so Far from being a Reproach, that it ought to be had in honour with every man that loves GOD or his Country,
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If men would be so kind to themselves or others, as to suffer themselves to be perswaded into a Conscientious discharge of this Duty, what a happy Change and Reformation might we soon expect in our little World!
If men would be so kind to themselves or Others, as to suffer themselves to be persuaded into a Conscientious discharge of this Duty, what a happy Change and Reformation might we soon expect in our little World!
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and to cure the wounds and putrified sores of GOD's People David calls it an excellent Oyl: Psalm. 141.5. an Oyl that has two soveraign qualities, those of Cleansing and Healing:
and to cure the wounds and Putrified sores of GOD's People David calls it an excellent Oil: Psalm. 141.5. an Oil that has two sovereign qualities, those of Cleansing and Healing:
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And so highly did he esteem of this method of reducing a Sinner, that if this repeated could not reform him, he seems utterly to dispair of his conversion, He that being often reproved hardneth his Neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy. Prov. 29.1. Intimating that if this method fail'd, nothing would be effectual.
And so highly did he esteem of this method of reducing a Sinner, that if this repeated could not reform him, he seems utterly to despair of his conversion, He that being often reproved Hardeneth his Neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy. Curae 29.1. Intimating that if this method failed, nothing would be effectual.
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But thirdly whether Sinners will hear or whether they will forbear, whether they will take warning and be converted or not, the faithful dischargers of this Duty will have this remaining comfort, They will be sure to save their own Souls,
But Thirdly whither Sinners will hear or whither they will forbear, whither they will take warning and be converted or not, the faithful dischargers of this Duty will have this remaining Comfort, They will be sure to save their own Souls,
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i. e. GOD will the easier be perswaded to be propitious to him, and upon his repentance. (which must always be suppos'd) forgive him those Sins he had formerly been guilty of,
i. e. GOD will the Easier be persuaded to be propitious to him, and upon his Repentance. (which must always be supposed) forgive him those Sins he had formerly been guilty of,
and I the rather take this to be the sense of the words, because it is exactly agreeable to that of Daniel. They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament,
and I the rather take this to be the sense of the words, Because it is exactly agreeable to that of daniel. They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament,
