A sermon on Phil. IV., 11, 12. For I have learned in whatsoever state I am in therewith to be content I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound; every where, and in all things, I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
THese latter Words of the Apostle Paul, do cheifly and immediately relate to that two fold Condition of Life, Prosperity or Adversity, Plenty or Poverty, in the one of which all People are in,
THese latter Words of the Apostle Paul, do chiefly and immediately relate to that two fold Condition of Life, Prosperity or Adversity, Plenty or Poverty, in the one of which all People Are in,
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And therefore, by Gods assistance (which I do humbly and earnestly pray for, O send out thy Light and thy Truth, let them lead me.) I shall endeavour to treat of them under this Limitation and Restriction;
And Therefore, by God's assistance (which I do humbly and earnestly pray for, Oh send out thy Light and thy Truth, let them led me.) I shall endeavour to Treat of them under this Limitation and Restriction;
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When I have felt and experienced within my self, some Covetings and Aspirings above my present condition, I have checked the same again with this thought and consideration, That if I my self were to be upon a level and an equality with the rest of Mankind, I should not then have so much,
When I have felt and experienced within my self, Some Covetings and Aspirings above my present condition, I have checked the same again with this Thought and consideration, That if I my self were to be upon a level and an equality with the rest of Mankind, I should not then have so much,
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And I both know and have often reasoned within my self, That the same God who caused me to have been born of such Parents, might have made me a Beggars Off-Spring,
And I both know and have often reasoned within my self, That the same God who caused me to have been born of such Parents, might have made me a Beggars Off-Spring,
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when He separated the Sons of Adam, He set the bounds of the People according to the Number of the Children of Israel, Deut. 32. 8. It is here said, According to the Number of the Children of Israel:
when He separated the Sons of Adam, He Set the bounds of the People according to the Number of the Children of Israel, Deuteronomy 32. 8. It is Here said, According to the Number of the Children of Israel:
And after that, God had in his Infinite Knowledge and Wisdom so divided to the Nations, and set forth the bounds of the People according to the Number of its several Inhabitants, Evil came presently afterwards into the World, with Covetousness and Discontent,
And After that, God had in his Infinite Knowledge and Wisdom so divided to the nations, and Set forth the bounds of the People according to the Number of its several Inhabitants, Evil Come presently afterwards into the World, with Covetousness and Discontent,
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And then some by Labour and Industry obtained what others through Negligence and Idleness parted withal, the World going on in the usual way as it doth now.
And then Some by Labour and Industry obtained what Others through Negligence and Idleness parted withal, the World going on in the usual Way as it does now.
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But the Great Landlord of all (Whose is the Earth and the fullness thereof) hath originally given enough for all for the Fruits and Cattel (Blessed be his Goodness) are abundantly sufficient to maintain all its Inhabitants:
But the Great Landlord of all (Whose is the Earth and the fullness thereof) hath originally given enough for all for the Fruits and Cattle (Blessed be his goodness) Are abundantly sufficient to maintain all its Inhabitants:
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He giveth to the Beast his Food, and to the young Ravens which cry, Psal. 147. 8, 9. Are ye not much better then they? Yea, much more Men and Women, the Principal part of the Creation of God, are under his Care and Provision.
He gives to the Beast his Food, and to the young Ravens which cry, Psalm 147. 8, 9. are you not much better then they? Yea, much more Men and Women, the Principal part of the Creation of God, Are under his Care and Provision.
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and their Tongue faileth for Thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Jacob will not forsake them. Isa. 41. 17. How is this fulfilled and found true? For I my self, have seen a Poor and Needy Creature look with much Earnestness and Anguish for a meal of Victuals,
and their Tongue Faileth for Thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Jacob will not forsake them. Isaiah 41. 17. How is this fulfilled and found true? For I my self, have seen a Poor and Needy Creature look with much Earnestness and Anguish for a meal of Victuals,
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Nevertheless this Promise of God stands firm and sure to such as to futurity, and in the time of the restitution of all things, it will be literally made Good.
Nevertheless this Promise of God Stands firm and sure to such as to futurity, and in the time of the restitution of all things, it will be literally made Good.
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Yet still there is a great deal in this Promise of God, for He that turneth Man to Destruction, will say, Return ye Children of Men, Psal. 90. 3. He will raise up and restore that same Life which they lost,
Yet still there is a great deal in this Promise of God, for He that turns Man to Destruction, will say, Return you Children of Men, Psalm 90. 3. He will raise up and restore that same Life which they lost,
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and will so order the matter that it shall never be lost again, by changing it into Life for evermore. But herein especially, is that promise fulfilled at this present Time, When the Poor and Needy seek water and there is none,
and will so order the matter that it shall never be lost again, by changing it into Life for evermore. But herein especially, is that promise fulfilled At this present Time, When the Poor and Needy seek water and there is none,
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and their Tongue faileth for Thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Jacob will not forsake them; That is, what is of God and appears forth in any of his Saints, Servants and Creatures;
and their Tongue Faileth for Thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Jacob will not forsake them; That is, what is of God and appears forth in any of his Saints, Servants and Creatures;
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As again, on the other hand, where is Compassion or bounty towards them according to our several Ability, It is not so much we which do that Good deed,
As again, on the other hand, where is Compassion or bounty towards them according to our several Ability, It is not so much we which do that Good deed,
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Having Discoursed these Truths, in the General and by way of Introduction to the following matter, (which same Truths, are necessary and useful to be made known) Let us come somewhat nearer to our intended Subject in hand.
Having Discoursed these Truths, in the General and by Way of Introduction to the following matter, (which same Truths, Are necessary and useful to be made known) Let us come somewhat nearer to our intended Subject in hand.
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how that Paul had so Learned in whatsoever state he was in therewith to be content, That what would be really and indeed want unto others, was no want unto him.
how that Paul had so Learned in whatsoever state he was in therewith to be content, That what would be really and indeed want unto Others, was no want unto him.
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and minding their business, that is Religion. (We have many that talk after the very same manner in these our days) In Answer to whom comes in this Precious Truth, Godliness with contentment is great Gain.
and minding their business, that is Religion. (We have many that talk After the very same manner in these our days) In Answer to whom comes in this Precious Truth, Godliness with contentment is great Gain.
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But this is a mystery to Wordlings, and an Art which cannot be by them understood and apprehended, How that a little that a righteous man hath, is better then the riches of many Wicked, Psal. 37. 16. Better is a little with Righteousness,
But this is a mystery to Worldlings, and an Art which cannot be by them understood and apprehended, How that a little that a righteous man hath, is better then the riches of many Wicked, Psalm 37. 16. Better is a little with Righteousness,
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then Great Revenues without right, How that the having neither Poverty nor Riches, but being fed with Food convenient for us, when this is joyned with the knowledge and fear of the Lord, with the Practice of Universal Christianity, shall make Men and Women to live more sweetly and comfortably,
then Great Revenues without right, How that the having neither Poverty nor Riches, but being fed with Food convenient for us, when this is joined with the knowledge and Fear of the Lord, with the Practice of Universal Christianity, shall make Men and Women to live more sweetly and comfortably,
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All this is Parable and Mystery (tho the thing is true, and experienced by his Saints and Servants) and as a strange thing to the People of the World;
All this is Parable and Mystery (though the thing is true, and experienced by his Saints and Servants) and as a strange thing to the People of the World;
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Thou hast put gladness into my Heart, more then in the time that their Corn and their Wine increased, Psal. 4. 7. But how common is it with the People of the World in their Contracts and such like, to judge and esteem of each Person according to what Money or Lands they have, more then according to what and Person is. For alas!
Thou hast put gladness into my Heart, more then in the time that their Corn and their Wine increased, Psalm 4. 7. But how Common is it with the People of the World in their Contracts and such like, to judge and esteem of each Person according to what Money or Lands they have, more then according to what and Person is. For alas!
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In this thing they are Ignorant, that Grace and Goodness, Knowledge and Wisdom in any Man or Woman, will lay in a better and more sure Foundation for a comfortable contented and happy Life,
In this thing they Are Ignorant, that Grace and goodness, Knowledge and Wisdom in any Man or Woman, will lay in a better and more sure Foundation for a comfortable contented and happy Life,
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But observe further, with what kind of unanswerable reasoning the Apostle Paul doth back and confirm the aforementioned Truth, Godliness with Contentment is great Gain.
But observe further, with what kind of unanswerable reasoning the Apostle Paul does back and confirm the aforementioned Truth, Godliness with Contentment is great Gain.
Then He takes up again the same Exhortation, and having aforeshewed the excellency and also the reason thereof, And having Food and Raiment, let us therewith be content, 1 Tim. 6. 6, 7, 8. This State of having just Food and Raiment is neither Plenty nor yet Poverty, but that even middle State between them both.
Then He Takes up again the same Exhortation, and having aforeshewed the excellency and also the reason thereof, And having Food and Raiment, let us therewith be content, 1 Tim. 6. 6, 7, 8. This State of having just Food and Raiment is neither Plenty nor yet Poverty, but that even middle State between them both.
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And if we can be content therewith, as also be content with Plenty, and what is yet harder, Be content under Poverty, Why then every where, and in all things we are instructed, both to be full and to be hungry, to abound and suffer need.
And if we can be content therewith, as also be content with Plenty, and what is yet harder, Be content under Poverty, Why then every where, and in all things we Are instructed, both to be full and to be hungry, to abound and suffer need.
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but even in them the Lesson of Contentment is to be Learned and Practised; for there is a tiresomness and unsatisfactoryness even in Plenty and Prosperity it self;
but even in them the lesson of Contentment is to be Learned and Practised; for there is a tiresomness and unsatisfactoryness even in Plenty and Prosperity it self;
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Which doth partly arise from the insufficiency in the thing it self, to give real contentment and satisfaction to the Soul and Heart of Man. For Plenty and Prosperity do cheifly relate to outward things,
Which does partly arise from the insufficiency in the thing it self, to give real contentment and satisfaction to the Soul and Heart of Man. For Plenty and Prosperity do chiefly relate to outward things,
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and not on things on the Earth, Colos. 1. 3. For it is too evident and certain, That most People (even among those who seem to be Religious also) do set their Affection,
and not on things on the Earth, Colos 1. 3. For it is too evident and certain, That most People (even among those who seem to be Religious also) do Set their Affection,
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or Contentment to the Soul of Man, thereupon (that is from this Vanity) doth arise Vexation of Spirit. So that it is too true (for the same is seen and experienced, That several People have fullness and abundance and yet they have not Contentment:
or Contentment to the Soul of Man, thereupon (that is from this Vanity) does arise Vexation of Spirit. So that it is too true (for the same is seen and experienced, That several People have fullness and abundance and yet they have not Contentment:
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The want whereof makes them to go out again, and betake themselves to further Coveteousness and its appendant of injustice and wrong, to the Pleasures of sin for a season, and to those several kinds of Mad and Frantick Actions which are done throughout this Earth.
The want whereof makes them to go out again, and betake themselves to further Covetousness and its appendant of injustice and wrong, to the Pleasures of since for a season, and to those several Kinds of Mad and Frantic Actions which Are done throughout this Earth.
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Thou art wearied in the Greatness of thy way, yet saidst thou not there is no Hope, Isa. 57. 10. And so they are tired and wearied in looking out and seeking after satisfaction;
Thou art wearied in the Greatness of thy Way, yet Said thou not there is no Hope, Isaiah 57. 10. And so they Are tired and wearied in looking out and seeking After satisfaction;
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And then here is their fault Now and Vexation, and will be their Punishment and Misery hereafter, that for all it is so, Nevertheless, they will not turn the current and stream of their Affection from the things on Earth,
And then Here is their fault Now and Vexation, and will be their Punishment and Misery hereafter, that for all it is so, Nevertheless, they will not turn the current and stream of their Affection from the things on Earth,
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for they should be sought after and Minded and Loved in the first Place, and all other things should be brought in Subordination, subserviency and tendency to them.
for they should be sought After and Minded and Loved in the First Place, and all other things should be brought in Subordination, subserviency and tendency to them.
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For God hath shewed it unto them, or it is within them, Teaching them, or in the Phrase of our Text, Every where, and in all things, instructing them both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
For God hath showed it unto them, or it is within them, Teaching them, or in the Phrase of our Text, Every where, and in all things, instructing them both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
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So there seems to be no such great difficulty to learn to be content when in the Prophets Phrase, Their Portion is Fat and their Meat Plenteous, Hab. 1. 16. Their Eyes stand out with Fatness, they have more then heart could wish, Psal. 73. 7. But indeed there is greater difficulty to be content under Adversity and Poverty.
So there seems to be no such great difficulty to Learn to be content when in the prophets Phrase, Their Portion is Fat and their Meat Plenteous, Hab. 1. 16. Their Eyes stand out with Fatness, they have more then heart could wish, Psalm 73. 7. But indeed there is greater difficulty to be content under Adversity and Poverty.
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but have together with it Poverty of Spirit, (which shuts out all Murmuring and Aspiring Thoughts) and then yours is the Kingdom of Heaven, Mat. 5. 3. Which is Everlasting,
but have together with it Poverty of Spirit, (which shuts out all Murmuring and Aspiring Thoughts) and then yours is the Kingdom of Heaven, Mathew 5. 3. Which is Everlasting,
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But is not the flesh that feeds upon it, gross and filthy also? And doth it not become more filthy when it is cast our into the drought and goes forth in Excrements.
But is not the Flesh that feeds upon it, gross and filthy also? And does it not become more filthy when it is cast our into the drought and Goes forth in Excrements.
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And so do People grudge at and are ashamed of their Vile Raiment, Jam. 2. 2. I would only ask such as think so, Is it not a Vile Body, Phil. 3. 21. That is to be arrayed therewith? The Goodness,
And so do People grudge At and Are ashamed of their Vile Raiment, Jam. 2. 2. I would only ask such as think so, Is it not a Vile Body, Philip 3. 21. That is to be arrayed therewith? The goodness,
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So here it may be conceived, as the same is known and experienced, that the outward good or evil of each day is determined and finished with the day, which goeth and passeth away,
So Here it may be conceived, as the same is known and experienced, that the outward good or evil of each day is determined and finished with the day, which Goes and passes away,
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For God will bring every secret thing into judgment, with every work, whether it be good or bad, Eccles. 12. 14. So that each deed done in the Body (though it is over and past) will tend to our benefit or loss at that day.
For God will bring every secret thing into judgement, with every work, whither it be good or bad, Eccles. 12. 14. So that each deed done in the Body (though it is over and passed) will tend to our benefit or loss At that day.
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how that he will save the poor afflicted People, and that he will give unto his Creatures yet better things in the future state, which the contented Christian doth firmly believe, and patiently wait for.
how that he will save the poor afflicted People, and that he will give unto his Creatures yet better things in the future state, which the contented Christian does firmly believe, and patiently wait for.
Love not the World, neit•er the things that are in the World, 1 Joh. 2. 15. One reason of this is added, ver. 17. which though it is expressed in short, is of mighty force and cogency;
Love not the World, neit•er the things that Are in the World, 1 John 2. 15. One reason of this is added, ver. 17. which though it is expressed in short, is of mighty force and cogency;
But if there is no love placed thereon, according as this Divine Command runs, then if we have the things of this World, we may be thankful and moderate in the use of them,
But if there is no love placed thereon, according as this Divine Command runs, then if we have the things of this World, we may be thankful and moderate in the use of them,
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Nothing is so apt to make us indifferent and unconcerned as to them, as a thorow knowledge and consideration of the Transitoriness and Vanity of all the things of this World.
Nothing is so apt to make us indifferent and unconcerned as to them, as a thorough knowledge and consideration of the Transitoriness and Vanity of all the things of this World.
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And yet notwithstanding all this Vanity, Transitoriness, and passing away of things, yet according to the Good or Evil, Duty or Sin we have done and committed in this vain and transitory Life, it will proportionably tend to our advantage,
And yet notwithstanding all this Vanity, Transitoriness, and passing away of things, yet according to the Good or Evil, Duty or since we have done and committed in this vain and transitory Life, it will proportionably tend to our advantage,
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Give therefore thy Servant an understanding heart, that I may discern between good and bad, ver. 9. Give me pardon and forgiveness of all my past Sins, in as full, free and ample manner as God hath any where promised in his word;
Give Therefore thy Servant an understanding heart, that I may discern between good and bad, ver. 9. Give me pardon and forgiveness of all my past Sins, in as full, free and ample manner as God hath any where promised in his word;
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and received up into Heaven, after it shall be dislodged from this Body, or Tenement of Clay, wherein now for a very little time longer it doth inhabit and reside.
and received up into Heaven, After it shall be dislodged from this Body, or Tenement of Clay, wherein now for a very little time longer it does inhabit and reside.
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If I have any further desires after more Money or Estate than now I have, it is, not that I may consume it upon my Lusts, James 4. 3. or upon my Pleasures (according to the Marginal reading there) or the pride of Life,
If I have any further Desires After more Money or Estate than now I have, it is, not that I may consume it upon my Lustiest, James 4. 3. or upon my Pleasures (according to the Marginal reading there) or the pride of Life,
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and my substance unto the Lord of the whole Earth, Micah 4. 13. for then I would be ready to distribute the same towards the outward charge and labour,
and my substance unto the Lord of the Whole Earth, micah 4. 13. for then I would be ready to distribute the same towards the outward charge and labour,
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and fulfill all my Counsell, then, as it is elsewhere written, the Lord hath d ne great things for us, whereof we are glad, Psal. 126, 3. So the Lord would do great things for me;
and fulfil all my Counsel, then, as it is elsewhere written, the Lord hath d ne great things for us, whereof we Are glad, Psalm 126, 3. So the Lord would do great things for me;
We should do well to give heed, and attend unto the working of those desires within us, which way they make, and after what they do point and reach forth.
We should do well to give heed, and attend unto the working of those Desires within us, which Way they make, and After what they do point and reach forth.
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Here this great Expectation from the last end and distribution of things, should quiet and silence our Spirits every time they begin to rise and be troubled.
Here this great Expectation from the last end and distribution of things, should quiet and silence our Spirits every time they begin to rise and be troubled.
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and there 〈 ◊ 〉 this disadvantage against all our Preaching, concerning which they imagine, He prophesieth of Times afar off, Ezeck. 12. 27. Whereas all this great matter which is cryed up so much to be at a distance,
and there 〈 ◊ 〉 this disadvantage against all our Preaching, Concerning which they imagine, He Prophesieth of Times afar off, Ezekiel. 12. 27. Whereas all this great matter which is cried up so much to be At a distance,
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who, for the Pleasures of Sin for a season, for the Reward of Iniquity, or the Gains of Unrighteousness, hath forfeited his or her share in that Blessing which the Lord hath commanded, even Life for evermore.
who, for the Pleasures of since for a season, for the Reward of Iniquity, or the Gains of Unrighteousness, hath forfeited his or her share in that Blessing which the Lord hath commanded, even Life for evermore.
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or more certainly, (because many may remain stupid or ignorant, or unbelieving even then) afterward that their Souls are gone forth into the invisible World, they would fain inherit the Blessing;
or more Certainly, (Because many may remain stupid or ignorant, or unbelieving even then) afterwards that their Souls Are gone forth into the invisible World, they would fain inherit the Blessing;
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Then (if such a thing were possible, and might be admitted of, which yet is not) even those very same Persons would give thousands of Rams, and ten thousand Rivers of Oyl, their first born,
Then (if such a thing were possible, and might be admitted of, which yet is not) even those very same Persons would give thousands of Rams, and ten thousand rivers of Oil, their First born,
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for their Transgression, and the fruit of their Body for the sin of their Soul; who now will not make Restitution for one farthing of ill gotten Goods;
for their Transgression, and the fruit of their Body for the since of their Soul; who now will not make Restitution for one farthing of ill got Goods;
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If any such profane, careless, and indifferent Souls should hear or read these lines, Behold I have told you before, I do hereby warn and make known unto such before hand, that their Thoughts and Apprehensions will be thus mightily altered and changed,
If any such profane, careless, and indifferent Souls should hear or read these lines, Behold I have told you before, I do hereby warn and make known unto such before hand, that their Thoughts and Apprehensions will be thus mightily altered and changed,
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for as on the one hand it will be the best contentment, and greatest satisfaction (I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness, Psal. 17. 12.) to be possessed of, and make sure of Heaven:
for as on the one hand it will be the best contentment, and greatest satisfaction (I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness, Psalm 17. 12.) to be possessed of, and make sure of Heaven:
Of this kind will be that Indignation and Wrath, Tribulation and Anguish, which shall be upon every Soul of Man that doth evil, Rom. 2. 8, 9. There shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth,
Of this kind will be that Indignation and Wrath, Tribulation and Anguish, which shall be upon every Soul of Man that does evil, Rom. 2. 8, 9. There shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth,
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The reasonable Creature can never be content to lose Heaven, and fall into Hell, because of the exceeding greatness of the loss, that compleat and absolute Misery this would be to be involved in,
The reasonable Creature can never be content to loose Heaven, and fallen into Hell, Because of the exceeding greatness of the loss, that complete and absolute Misery this would be to be involved in,
All one as an Heir of a good Estate doth rub through some little and trivial Inconveniencies in the mean while, out of Prospect and Expectation of that.
All one as an Heir of a good Estate does rub through Some little and trivial Inconveniences in the mean while, out of Prospect and Expectation of that.
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Besides the Faith of Great and unseen things which are Eternal, a through Knowledge of the littleness of all present and temporal things will soon make us content as to the having or not having them;
Beside the Faith of Great and unseen things which Are Eternal, a through Knowledge of the littleness of all present and temporal things will soon make us content as to the having or not having them;
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As to the littleness of all present things, consider within your selves, What is your Life? It is as a Vapour that appeareth for a very little time, and then vanisheth away.
As to the littleness of all present things, Consider within your selves, What is your Life? It is as a Vapour that appears for a very little time, and then Vanishes away.
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Remember how short my time is, Wherefore hast thou made all Men in vain? Their Mirth or Divertisements are as the flyings up and down of a Swallow, during its appointed time.
remember how short my time is, Wherefore hast thou made all Men in vain? Their Mirth or Divertisements Are as the flyings up and down of a Swallow, during its appointed time.
Whatever delights or afflicts, soon passeth away, and we are gone. As to our outward sensible good or evil, though we would fain have the one, and avoid the other;
Whatever delights or afflicts, soon passes away, and we Are gone. As to our outward sensible good or evil, though we would fain have the one, and avoid the other;
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yet there is not much more in it, then the ticklings of a Feather, or to prevent the scratchings of a Pin. Our goings up and down each day, appear as the moving of a Shaddow, which is lost in darkness.
yet there is not much more in it, then the ticklings of a Feather, or to prevent the scratchings of a Pin. Our goings up and down each day, appear as the moving of a Shadow, which is lost in darkness.
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as also the more brutish, ignorant and ungodly sort of People, do hereby harden and confirm themselves in their old wonted manner of Life of Brutishness, Ignorance, and Ungodliness;
as also the more brutish, ignorant and ungodly sort of People, do hereby harden and confirm themselves in their old wonted manner of Life of Brutishness, Ignorance, and Ungodliness;
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and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? For since the Fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the Creation.
and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? For since the Father's fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the Creation.
So they imagine and reason within themselves, What need of any words of Comfort or Contentment at all, seeing that all things here are so little, fugitive and vain? All things come alike to all.
So they imagine and reason within themselves, What need of any words of Comfort or Contentment At all, seeing that all things Here Are so little, fugitive and vain? All things come alike to all.
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Here hath been delivered a Discourse concerning Contentment, and for all that, and all the words in the World concerning it, we do perceive that those People live altogether as contented for the Life, who do not hear them,
Here hath been Delivered a Discourse Concerning Contentment, and for all that, and all the words in the World Concerning it, we do perceive that those People live altogether as contented for the Life, who do not hear them,
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Mal. 3. 14, 16, 17, 18. So we refer our Objectors and Unbelievers, those ignorant and ungodly Persons, that think thus in their Minds, over unto the day of Death,
Malachi 3. 14, 16, 17, 18. So we refer our Objectors and Unbelievers, those ignorant and ungodly Persons, that think thus in their Minds, over unto the day of Death,
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How that all things happen alike to all, and that there is one and the same Event to Godly or Ungodly, Righteous or Wicked, I have in a printed Sermon on Deut. 8. 2. opened and explained that Mystery, wherein I have shewed and assigned the very Reason thereof,
How that all things happen alike to all, and that there is one and the same Event to Godly or Ungodly, Righteous or Wicked, I have in a printed Sermon on Deuteronomy 8. 2. opened and explained that Mystery, wherein I have showed and assigned the very Reason thereof,
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if they did not alway err in their Heart, Heb. 3. 10. whereat his Soul is grieved, they would never imagine and talk after that manner, That it was the same thing,
if they did not always err in their Heart, Hebrew 3. 10. whereat his Soul is grieved, they would never imagine and talk After that manner, That it was the same thing,
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Send Men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose Surname is Peter, who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and thy House shall be saved, Acts 11. 13, 14. Even so God hath sent unto us Men and Women, the reasonable Inhabitants of this Earth, Moses and the Prophets, Christ and the Apostles, who have,
Send Men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose Surname is Peter, who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and thy House shall be saved, Acts 11. 13, 14. Even so God hath sent unto us Men and Women, the reasonable Inhabitants of this Earth, Moses and the prophets, christ and the Apostles, who have,
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Here the Evangelist hath reference unto John 1. 1. Psal. 33. 6. So the certain consequence is, That all Men and Women will be saved by him (the Word) that shall ever be saved.
Here the Evangelist hath Referente unto John 1. 1. Psalm 33. 6. So the certain consequence is, That all Men and Women will be saved by him (the Word) that shall ever be saved.
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I have warned them often, and I do hereby warn them again, and I could almost tell them weeping, (for my Soul hath Grief and Indignation at them for their stubbornness and refusal herein) That since that his Word is every Sabbath day,
I have warned them often, and I do hereby warn them again, and I could almost tell them weeping, (for my Soul hath Grief and Indignation At them for their stubbornness and refusal herein) That since that his Word is every Sabbath day,
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for this same Preaching of the Word, which doth lead, direct, and help towards obtaining the rest to come, doth also instruct, that others may learn, in whatsoever state they are in, the mean while therewith to be content;
for this same Preaching of the Word, which does led, Direct, and help towards obtaining the rest to come, does also instruct, that Others may Learn, in whatsoever state they Are in, the mean while therewith to be content;
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And tho it be here surmised, nevertheless, That those people also are content who do very seldom or ever hear the word preached, much less are they frequenters of it.
And though it be Here surmised, nevertheless, That those people also Are content who do very seldom or ever hear the word preached, much less Are they frequenters of it.
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What advantage then of my preaching, and what profit of your hearing the word? Much every way, chiefly because it is an Ordinance, and appointment of God;
What advantage then of my preaching, and what profit of your hearing the word? Much every Way, chiefly Because it is an Ordinance, and appointment of God;
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But the manifestation of the spirit is given to every man to profit withal, 1 Cor. 12. 7. For what if some do despise and refuse to attend upon this Ordinance, shall their despising or Refusal make this Ordinance of God of none effect? or that the word which goeth out of his mouth, shall return vo• …? In no wise, God forbid;
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal, 1 Cor. 12. 7. For what if Some do despise and refuse to attend upon this Ordinance, shall their despising or Refusal make this Ordinance of God of none Effect? or that the word which Goes out of his Mouth, shall return vo• …? In no wise, God forbid;
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Some will be more edified and benefited, others (thro their refusal, and turning away their Feet from the place where it is preached with a lively Voice, will be more hardened,
some will be more edified and benefited, Others (through their refusal, and turning away their Feet from the place where it is preached with a lively Voice, will be more hardened,
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Therefore their days did he consume in Vanity, and their Years in trouble, Psal. 78. 32, 33. The Life of sinners and ungodly is spent in one of these two either Vanity or Trouble.
Therefore their days did he consume in Vanity, and their years in trouble, Psalm 78. 32, 33. The Life of Sinners and ungodly is spent in one of these two either Vanity or Trouble.
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For, as it is written, O ye sons of men, how long will ye love Vanity? Psal. 4. 2. And it is seen and experienced that they take mirth and delight therein.
For, as it is written, Oh you Sons of men, how long will you love Vanity? Psalm 4. 2. And it is seen and experienced that they take mirth and delight therein.
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Because that every thing in this life tends to future Account one way or another. And to this thing of consuming their Days in Vanity, succeeds loss for all Eternity.
Because that every thing in this life tends to future Account one Way or Another. And to this thing of consuming their Days in Vanity, succeeds loss for all Eternity.
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And to them who thus consumed their Years in trouble, will succeed endless Pains. Now to be miserable here, and miserable hereafter also is a sad thing.
And to them who thus consumed their years in trouble, will succeed endless Pains. Now to be miserable Here, and miserable hereafter also is a sad thing.
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or in a Good thing, then indeed it might have been Reasonably expected as to such, the promise that they should have Rested from their Labours, and they were of the Number of those, who through Manifold Tribulations should enter into the Kingdom of God;
or in a Good thing, then indeed it might have been Reasonably expected as to such, the promise that they should have Rested from their Labours, and they were of the Number of those, who through Manifold Tribulations should enter into the Kingdom of God;
But whereas contrarywise as it is in the Words of our Psalmist, They sinned still; then the only consequent which they will meet withal, is Condemnation and Misery hereafter.
But whereas contrariwise as it is in the Words of our Psalmist, They sinned still; then the only consequent which they will meet withal, is Condemnation and Misery hereafter.
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As for those who sin still, or add sin to sin, against whom a Woe is pronounced, They do Treasure up to themselves wrath against the Day of wrath:
As for those who since still, or add since to since, against whom a Woe is pronounced, They do Treasure up to themselves wrath against the Day of wrath:
It is alike, yea, and the very same Folly and Madness, as for a Man himself to carry and heap on more fuel on that fire which shall burn and torment him, but yet never consume him.
It is alike, yea, and the very same Folly and Madness, as for a Man himself to carry and heap on more fuel on that fire which shall burn and torment him, but yet never consume him.
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or such like, is not consuming ones days in Vanity, according to the intent of the Holy Ghost here) he shall suffer so much the more loss throughout all Eternity;
or such like, is not consuming ones days in Vanity, according to the intent of the Holy Ghost Here) he shall suffer so much the more loss throughout all Eternity;
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For here to allude again unto Heb. 13. 17. The right consequence is, and the word of Instruction to every one of ye is, seeing that we must all give Account, (for noth• … g is so sure and certain as that is) we should so live in the mean while, that we may give up this same Account with Joy,
For Here to allude again unto Hebrew 13. 17. The right consequence is, and the word of Instruction to every one of you is, seeing that we must all give Account, (for noth• … g is so sure and certain as that is) we should so live in the mean while, that we may give up this same Account with Joy,
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and not with Grief, for that will be profitable for us. As was before said, none will be, nor can be contented hereafter, to lose Heaven, and fall into Hell:
and not with Grief, for that will be profitable for us. As was before said, none will be, nor can be contented hereafter, to loose Heaven, and fallen into Hell:
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Then the Angel of the Lord answered and said, O Lord of Hosts, How long wilt thou not have Mercy on Jerusalem, and on the Cities of Judah, against which thou hast had Indignation these threescore and ten years.
Then the Angel of the Lord answered and said, Oh Lord of Hosts, How long wilt thou not have Mercy on Jerusalem, and on the Cities of Judah, against which thou hast had Indignation these threescore and ten Years.
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when all the Earth sitteth still, and is at rest; or at the very same time when the Inhabitants thereof are in Prosperity and Impunity, or without Punishment as yet.
when all the Earth Sitteth still, and is At rest; or At the very same time when the Inhabitants thereof Are in Prosperity and Impunity, or without Punishment as yet.
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If you should hereupon ask me, Whether the Lord God hath now Indignation these threescore years and ten? Or (during the time of this present Generation.) against the Inhabitants of England, or against the Inhabitants of such a particular Town or Neighbourhood? Or whether he hath Indignation against such a Man or Woman at this very time, pointing them out by their several Names and respective Persons.
If you should hereupon ask me, Whither the Lord God hath now Indignation these threescore Years and ten? Or (during the time of this present Generation.) against the Inhabitants of England, or against the Inhabitants of such a particular Town or Neighbourhood? Or whither he hath Indignation against such a Man or Woman At this very time, pointing them out by their several Names and respective Persons.
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But as one instructed out of his Word, I do believe, and tremble thereat, That the Lord God of Heaven hath at this very moment of my writing this, Indignation against the Inhabitants of England, and the Towns and Villages thereof;
But as one instructed out of his Word, I do believe, and tremble thereat, That the Lord God of Heaven hath At this very moment of my writing this, Indignation against the Inhabitants of England, and the Towns and Villages thereof;
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But some may be apt to say, How doth this appear that the Lord God hath Indignation against them? for have we not the appointed Weeks for the Harvest? Blessed be God for that;
But Some may be apt to say, How does this appear that the Lord God hath Indignation against them? for have we not the appointed Weeks for the Harvest? Blessed be God for that;
and sufficient of Wheat and Barley for Bread, and Beer, and Cheese, and of all manner of Provision for the Life of man? Yea, was there not Peace in the midst of our Nation,
and sufficient of Wheat and Barley for Bred, and Beer, and Cheese, and of all manner of Provision for the Life of man? Yea, was there not Peace in the midst of our nation,
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How then doth it appear that the Lord hath Indignation against England, and the Cities, Towns and Villages thereof? And then besides, they go by multitudes to Church,
How then does it appear that the Lord hath Indignation against England, and the Cities, Towns and Villages thereof? And then beside, they go by Multitudes to Church,
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But yet when there is such a Catalogue of Sins, Transgressions and Iniquities committed throughout this Nation, by the people thereof, both High and Low, Rich and Poor,
But yet when there is such a Catalogue of Sins, Transgressions and Iniquities committed throughout this nation, by the people thereof, both High and Low, Rich and Poor,
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And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say, Lord, is it I? So this which we are now in, being a mixt Assembly of Saints and sinners, Godly and Ungodly, it is odds but that the Lord God of Heaven and Earth hath indignation and displeasure against some men and women herein;
And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say, Lord, is it I? So this which we Are now in, being a mixed Assembly of Saints and Sinners, Godly and Ungodly, it is odds but that the Lord God of Heaven and Earth hath Indignation and displeasure against Some men and women herein;
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They are not in trouble as other men, neither are they plagued like other men, Psal. 73. 4, 5. And so he hath had most or all the foregoing days of their Life.
They Are not in trouble as other men, neither Are they plagued like other men, Psalm 73. 4, 5. And so he hath had most or all the foregoing days of their Life.
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Whoso hears or Reads this, had need to be exceeding sorrowful, and begin every one of you to be upon the search and Examination, Is it I against whom the Lord hath had Indignation these threescore years and ten, or so many years as I am old,
Whoso hears or Reads this, had need to be exceeding sorrowful, and begin every one of you to be upon the search and Examination, Is it I against whom the Lord hath had Indignation these threescore Years and ten, or so many Years as I am old,
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when that speaks Peace, Peace, or Perfect Peace; such as is true and sound, in opposition and contradistinction to that False and Rotten Peace of ignorant persons and Hypocrites.
when that speaks Peace, Peace, or Perfect Peace; such as is true and found, in opposition and contradistinction to that False and Rotten Peace of ignorant Persons and Hypocrites.
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As we began, s• we End. It was said in the Entrance of this our Discourse on Phil. 4. 12. That I did therefore chuse it as an help to avoid Evil (Especially those grievous Sins, of Distrust, Murmuring, or such like) which hath been accordingly shewed throughout the whole;
As we began, s• we End. It was said in the Entrance of this our Discourse on Philip 4. 12. That I did Therefore choose it as an help to avoid Evil (Especially those grievous Sins, of Distrust, Murmuring, or such like) which hath been accordingly showed throughout the Whole;
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serve God, and perform all our Duty towards him, our Neighbour or our selves; For he that would learn in whatsoever state he is in, therewith to be content,
serve God, and perform all our Duty towards him, our Neighbour or our selves; For he that would Learn in whatsoever state he is in, therewith to be content,
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For he that will love Life, aad see Good Days, (is not all our Desire and Endeavour after this, especially the Life for evermore, and the good Days of Eternity) let him refrain his Tongue from Evil,
For he that will love Life, and see Good Days, (is not all our Desire and Endeavour After this, especially the Life for evermore, and the good Days of Eternity) let him refrain his Tongue from Evil,
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