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THE HOLINESSE OF CHRISTIAN CHVRCHES, OR A Sermon preached upon 1 Cor. 11.22. Despise ye the Church of God?
THE HOLINESS OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHES, OR A Sermon preached upon 1 Cor. 11.22. Despise you the Church of God?
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OF divers questions asked in the Scripture, this is a convincing, & denying question: smiting their hearts for despising the Church, and denying that it ought to bee so.
OF diverse questions asked in the Scripture, this is a convincing, & denying question: smiting their hearts for despising the Church, and denying that it ought to be so.
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It lookes fully upon the businesse in hand; and that upon this text.
It looks Fully upon the business in hand; and that upon this text.
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For heere is a Church certainely, the Church of God, & the Church that must not be despised. Thus farre I am in a right way to speake something to you to the purpose:
For Here is a Church Certainly, the Church of God, & the Church that must not be despised. Thus Far I am in a right Way to speak something to you to the purpose:
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our good God grant both a beginning, and a good issue! It is true, the present act is about a Chappell, not a Church:
our good God grant both a beginning, and a good issue! It is true, the present act is about a Chapel, not a Church:
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but that is but a diminutive of this, a daughter of the mother, for the Church that is in thine house.
but that is but a diminutive of this, a daughter of the mother, for the Church that is in thine house.
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All the question will bee double:
All the question will be double:
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what is meant by the Church of God? and what is meant by the despising of them? Though this word Church be diversly taken, (which hath occasioned a various interpretation) yet certainely heere, God would have us understand the place where Gods people meete for his publick worship. what is meant by the Church of God? and what is meant by the despising of them? Though this word Church be diversely taken, (which hath occasioned a various Interpretation) yet Certainly Here, God would have us understand the place where God's people meet for his public worship.
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If yee say, that in the Apostles daies there were no such churches as wee have.
If ye say, that in the Apostles days there were no such Churches as we have.
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I answer, that if by churches you understand large and stately buildings, such as heathens had then, and Christians have now; I yeeld there were not.
I answer, that if by Churches you understand large and stately buildings, such as Heathens had then, and Christians have now; I yield there were not.
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They were in ambulatory troubles, and had not wealth so flowing for the body, that they could spare so much for the soule.
They were in ambulatory Troubles, and had not wealth so flowing for the body, that they could spare so much for the soul.
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But if you understand a cōmodious & fit place, separate from common to holy use, then surely they had them, such there were.
But if you understand a commodious & fit place, separate from Common to holy use, then surely they had them, such there were.
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For otherwise they had wilfully neglected that golden rule, that all things bee done decently and in order, for the avoiding of the snares of Heretickes and Schismatickes in private conventicles.
For otherwise they had wilfully neglected that golden Rule, that all things be done decently and in order, for the avoiding of the snares of Heretics and Schismatics in private conventicles.
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And that this mentioned heere, was such, doth appeare in the text at three turnes. First, Paul saith, when yee come together in the Church.
And that this mentioned Here, was such, does appear in the text At three turns. First, Paul Says, when ye come together in the Church.
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Here are three considerables, the people (yee): their act (coming together): and the place where (the Church). Secondly, what he called a church, hee calls a place; when yee come together into one place; not as one people.
Here Are three considerables, the people (ye): their act (coming together): and the place where (the Church). Secondly, what he called a Church, he calls a place; when ye come together into one place; not as one people.
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Thirdly, that which hee called a church, and a place, hee doth oppose to their own houses, have yee not houses to eate in at home? despise yee the church of God? where hee taxeth a double fault. Thirdly, that which he called a Church, and a place, he does oppose to their own houses, have ye not houses to eat in At home? despise ye the Church of God? where he Taxes a double fault.
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First, that in eating and drinking they kept not to the use of their owne houses:First, that in eating and drinking they kept not to the use of their own houses:
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and secondly, that they basely abused the church of God after their owne lusts, and how was that?
and secondly, that they basely abused the Church of God After their own Lustiest, and how was that?
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Consider next, what is meant by despising them: They used them like common houses for works of nature and complement:
Consider next, what is meant by despising them: They used them like Common houses for works of nature and compliment:
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like profane houses for sinne, and Epicurisme: and they used them not reverently, according to the uses whereto they were designed: So they despised them.like profane houses for sin, and Epicurism: and they used them not reverently, according to the uses whereto they were designed: So they despised them.
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You see now, that wee have here, A place, the church of God; and an use, not to despise, but to honour it.
You see now, that we have Here, A place, the Church of God; and an use, not to despise, but to honour it.
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And thus it comes fully to the worke in hand, setting this holy truth upon our consciences, that when places are consecrated, and set a part to Gods services, they must not bee despised by ordinary and sinfull uses,
And thus it comes Fully to the work in hand, setting this holy truth upon our Consciences, that when places Are consecrated, and Set a part to God's services, they must not be despised by ordinary and sinful uses,
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but honoured as churches of God. but honoured as Churches of God.
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Shall I speake what reverence God required to the Tabernacle? The Levites pitch their tents neere it,
Shall I speak what Reverence God required to the Tabernacle? The Levites pitch their tents near it,
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but the people were not to approach but for sacrifice, and other service.
but the people were not to approach but for sacrifice, and other service.
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The stranger might not come neere when it was set up by the Levites upon paine of death. The stranger might not come near when it was Set up by the Levites upon pain of death.
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The Priests were not to meddle with the high-priests office: The Priests were not to meddle with the High priests office:
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and if they erred, they were judged. The high-priest was not alwaies to enter into the holy of holies:
and if they erred, they were judged. The High Priest was not always to enter into the holy of holies:
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that must be but once a yeare, or he must dye.
that must be but once a year, or he must die.
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All priests must bee sure not to enter with unwashen hands, and feet, or they must die.All Priests must be sure not to enter with unwashen hands, and feet, or they must die.
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Thus God nourished their reverence to the place of his publicke worship:
Thus God nourished their Reverence to the place of his public worship:
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yet theirs was but a shadow of Christ, wee in our assemblies have a promise of Christ himselfe (as in a place of presence) made good in the midst of the seven golden candlestickes.
yet theirs was but a shadow of christ, we in our assemblies have a promise of christ himself (as in a place of presence) made good in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks.
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Shall I speake what reverence the Iewes had to their sanctuary? They would not enter with staffe, or shooes, no nor spit but in an handker-chiefe.
Shall I speak what Reverence the Iewes had to their sanctuary? They would not enter with staff, or shoes, not nor spit but in an handkerchief.
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They made not a thorough-fare of it, to shorten their way, but went about.
They made not a thoroughfare of it, to shorten their Way, but went about.
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They turned not their backe upon it, but went side-long to keepe themselves from suspicion of idolatrie.
They turned not their back upon it, but went sidelong to keep themselves from suspicion of idolatry.
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They went not the same way they came in:
They went not the same Way they Come in:
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none of them sate in the outer court, save the Kings-house. They made not houses like that, and all to nourish reverence to the house of God. none of them sat in the outer court, save the Kings-house. They made not houses like that, and all to nourish Reverence to the house of God.
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Shall I say how the very Turkes doe reverence their meeting places? They punish with present death any man that voides excrements against them.
Shall I say how the very Turkes do Reverence their meeting places? They Punish with present death any man that voids excrements against them.
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They go not towards them to worship, but on hands and feete following their priest, neither doe they enter them, but with their shooes off.
They go not towards them to worship, but on hands and feet following their priest, neither do they enter them, but with their shoes off.
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They cover the floores of them with tapestry or arras, whereupon they tread, and all to make shew of reverence to the house of their God.
They cover the floors of them with tapestry or arras, whereupon they tread, and all to make show of Reverence to the house of their God.
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Shall I speake how the church of Rome doth reverence her churches? They do enough past question.
Shall I speak how the Church of Room does Reverence her Churches? They do enough past question.
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They speake loftily among them, who ascribe some divine vertue to the stones and walls of them.
They speak loftily among them, who ascribe Some divine virtue to the stones and walls of them.
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They also yeeld priviledges unto them, as places of refuge and sanctuary for capitall offences. They also yield privileges unto them, as places of refuge and sanctuary for capital offences.
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But as this was not of the rigour of the law (for thou shalt take the murtherer from mine altar, that he may dye), so it makes them dens of theevs,
But as this was not of the rigour of the law (for thou shalt take the murderer from mine altar, that he may die), so it makes them dens of Thieves,
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yet this must be granted, that this they doe, to nourish reverence to Christian Churches.
yet this must be granted, that this they do, to nourish Reverence to Christian Churches.
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Shall I now say, what reverence wee (if wee would be good Christians) must have to churches? wee must not despise them.
Shall I now say, what Reverence we (if we would be good Christians) must have to Churches? we must not despise them.
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The nicest Casuist, that I have seene, saith two things to our purpose.
The nicest Casuist, that I have seen, Says two things to our purpose.
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First, in sacred and holy use, instruments set a part to Gods worship must be used with singular reverence:
First, in sacred and holy use, Instruments Set a part to God's worship must be used with singular Reverence:
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because of the neere relation betwixt the act of worship, and the instrument of it. Because of the near Relation betwixt the act of worship, and the Instrument of it.
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Secondly, out of sacred and holy use, that, though no positive honour (by Gods appointment) bee due to such instruments, as was to the Temple and Arke: Secondly, out of sacred and holy use, that, though no positive honour (by God's appointment) be due to such Instruments, as was to the Temple and Ark:
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yet there is a privative honour due, whereby we must be carefull so to demeane our selves that wee diminish not that honour which is due in holy use: yet there is a privative honour due, whereby we must be careful so to demean our selves that we diminish not that honour which is due in holy use:
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that so our proper worship by this outward reverence may bee advanced.
that so our proper worship by this outward Reverence may be advanced.
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But that I may be more distinct, I shall propound three particulars. 1 Whether holinesse bee to be attributed to churches? 2 How Reverence is to bee shewed to them? 3 The grounds of this Reverence.
But that I may be more distinct, I shall propound three particulars. 1 Whither holiness be to be attributed to Churches? 2 How reverence is to be showed to them? 3 The grounds of this reverence.
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If you aske, whether Holinesse be to bee given to churches? I answer, there are two kindes of holinesse,
If you ask, whither Holiness be to be given to Churches? I answer, there Are two Kinds of holiness,
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an inherent and actuall holinesse, and an appendent and Relative holinesse. Inherent holinesse is double.
an inherent and actual holiness, and an Appendent and Relative holiness. Inherent holiness is double.
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The first is fundamentall in Christ, who is an holy thing, Gods holy one Iesus, out of whom is derived all our annointing and saving holinesse.
The First is fundamental in christ, who is an holy thing, God's holy one Iesus, out of whom is derived all our anointing and Saving holiness.
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The second is derivative, which springs from Christ to his members, the holy prophets, men of God, and saints. The Temple of God is holy which yee are.
The second is derivative, which springs from christ to his members, the holy Prophets, men of God, and Saints. The Temple of God is holy which ye Are.
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Appendent and relative holinesse may bee in things not capable of reason, three waies. First, from institution, appointment, and from example. Appendent and relative holiness may be in things not capable of reason, three ways. First, from Institution, appointment, and from Exampl.
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So the Sanctuary and Temple of old, whither God sent his people to seeke him, and to which God tyed his visible presence:
So the Sanctuary and Temple of old, whither God sent his people to seek him, and to which God tied his visible presence:
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and where the Prophets, priests, Levites, Saints, Christ and his Apostles worshipped in their course. Secondly, from example, but not from divine institution, and appointment.
and where the prophets, Priests, Levites, Saints, christ and his Apostles worshipped in their course. Secondly, from Exampl, but not from divine Institution, and appointment.
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So the Synagogues of the Iewes were holy, which were appointed by men to advance holy worship.
So the Synagogues of the Iewes were holy, which were appointed by men to advance holy worship.
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For though they are called the Synagogues of God, yet it is because God approved them, though hee commanded them not.
For though they Are called the Synagogues of God, yet it is Because God approved them, though he commanded them not.
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Thirdly, from proportion, to the former and voluntary consecration, whereby the thing itselfe is not made more holy materially,Thirdly, from proportion, to the former and voluntary consecration, whereby the thing itself is not made more holy materially,
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and formally, but finally, and reductively for use, as when they are set apart and applyed to holy uses.
and formally, but finally, and reductively for use, as when they Are Set apart and applied to holy uses.
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Thus Churches and Chappels with their accessaries are rightly said to be holy;
Thus Churches and Chapels with their accessaries Are rightly said to be holy;
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and it is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is (thus) holy.
and it is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is (thus) holy.
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If you next aske, how reverence is to bee shewed unto them? I answer, two wayes.
If you next ask, how Reverence is to be showed unto them? I answer, two ways.
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First, in respect of the bulke and body of them, wee are to make them some way fit for the worship of such a God as is to bee worshipped there.
First, in respect of the bulk and body of them, we Are to make them Some Way fit for the worship of such a God as is to be worshipped there.
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Christ made choise of an upper chamber which was large and trimmed to eate the passeover in, and they are called blasphemers, who burnt up the Synagogues. christ made choice of an upper chamber which was large and trimmed to eat the passover in, and they Are called blasphemers, who burned up the Synagogues.
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Secondly, reverence is their due, in respect of the use of them, wee must come with feare unto them, where laughing is in the Church, there is the Devils worke, saith Saint Gregory: and B. Chrysostom thus expostulates with his auditors, when the Priest offereth up thy prayers to God, doest thou laugh? doest thou not feare? doest thou not tremble? The church is no market-stall or standing,
Secondly, Reverence is their endue, in respect of the use of them, we must come with Fear unto them, where laughing is in the Church, there is the Devils work, Says Saint Gregory: and B. Chrysostom thus expostulates with his Auditors, when the Priest Offereth up thy Prayers to God, dost thou laugh? dost thou not Fear? dost thou not tremble? The Church is no market-stall or standing,
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but the place of Angels, the pallace of the great God. Therefore as Iacob was afraid in Bethel; but the place of Angels, the palace of the great God. Therefore as Iacob was afraid in Bethel;
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and David came in feare to worship: so reverently must we carry our selves: for holinesse becomes thy house for ever, saith every devout soule. and David Come in Fear to worship: so reverently must we carry our selves: for holiness becomes thy house for ever, Says every devout soul.
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As wee must come with feare, so also must wee reverently performe the whole worship of God there.
As we must come with Fear, so also must we reverently perform the Whole worship of God there.
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God hath made a promise to his people there; and therefore choose to bee an abject in the house of God when thou prayest:
God hath made a promise to his people there; and Therefore choose to be an abject in the house of God when thou Prayest:
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bee as low as thou canst; dust thy selfe in the dust of the sanctuary, said the Iew of old.
be as low as thou Canst; dust thy self in the dust of the sanctuary, said the Iew of old.
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When thou hearest, give attention with reverence: damnation came in by the eare, and salvation must come that way too.
When thou Hearst, give attention with Reverence: damnation Come in by the ear, and salvation must come that Way too.
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When thou comest to the table of the Lord, receive the seales of the covenant with reverence also;
When thou Comest to the table of the Lord, receive the Seals of the Covenant with Reverence also;
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to have God binde himselfe to thee, and to have thy selfe, binde thy selfe to God, is a worke to be trembled at even by the Angels themselves.
to have God bind himself to thee, and to have thy self, bind thy self to God, is a work to be trembled At even by the Angels themselves.
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Againe, wee must not apply churches or chappels, to any private use. Saint Paul blames the Corinthians heere for their feasts of love:
Again, we must not apply Churches or Chapels, to any private use. Saint Paul blames the Corinthians Here for their feasts of love:
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and Saint Augustine saith of those kinde of Church-ales, which by abuse crept into them in his time, that if they came thither Christians, they went home Pagans.
and Saint Augustine Says of those kind of Church-ales, which by abuse crept into them in his time, that if they Come thither Christians, they went home Pagans.
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And this wee know, that many decrees have beene made against buying, selling, dancing and playing in them.
And this we know, that many decrees have been made against buying, selling, dancing and playing in them.
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Yea, and when Eutichus did but sleep while Paul preached, he fell down, and it had almost cost his life,
Yea, and when Eutychus did but sleep while Paul preached, he fell down, and it had almost cost his life,
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though he might have had his excuse, that Paul preached too long. Lastly, wee must not apply Churches or Chappels to any sinnefull use.
though he might have had his excuse, that Paul preached too long. Lastly, we must not apply Churches or Chapels to any sinful use.
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Heathen priests would perswade young virgines, whom they purposed to defloure, that their Gods desired their company:
Heathen Priests would persuade young Virgins, whom they purposed to deflower, that their God's desired their company:
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and yee know what the sonnes of Ely did. Such are they that make the church a place of gazing, pride, contention, lustfull thoughts, or the like.
and ye know what the Sons of Ely did. Such Are they that make the Church a place of gazing, pride, contention, lustful thoughts, or the like.
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But as Ahasuerus dealt with Haman, will he force the queene before me in the house? cover his face, away with him, hang him up:
But as Ahasuerus dealt with Haman, will he force the queen before me in the house? cover his face, away with him, hang him up:
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so, and worse, will God deal with them, that dare sinne before him in his house.
so, and Worse, will God deal with them, that Dare sin before him in his house.
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This reverence yee owe to Churches in their bulke, and use,
This Reverence ye owe to Churches in their bulk, and use,
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And that yee may be convinced, consider thirdly, the grounds of this reverence, which are two.
And that ye may be convinced, Consider Thirdly, the grounds of this Reverence, which Are two.
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First, our churches and chappels are dedicated to God, for his holy uses and services: and what is this? when is it done?
First, our Churches and Chapels Are dedicated to God, for his holy uses and services: and what is this? when is it done?
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It is their setting apart to holy uses for ever. It is their setting apart to holy uses for ever.
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The Jewes did it by holy oyle appointed by God, as a type of Christs graces: The Jews did it by holy oil appointed by God, as a type of Christ graces:
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and then no ordinary businesses, though the end was sacrificing, was to be done in them;
and then no ordinary businesses, though the end was sacrificing, was to be done in them;
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nor so much as a burthen to be carried thorough them.
nor so much as a burden to be carried through them.
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The church of Rome doth it by over-loading ceremonies, as oyle, salt, ashes, on which they write the Alphabet in Greeke, and Latine. They set up twelve crosses, and twelve lampes, burning, to signifie the twelve Apostles preaching the crosse. They are given to it; The Church of Room does it by overloading ceremonies, as oil, salt, Ashes, on which they write the Alphabet in Greek, and Latin. They Set up twelve Crosses, and twelve lamps, burning, to signify the twelve Apostles preaching the cross. They Are given to it;
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let them alone, they will not doe otherwise.let them alone, they will not do otherwise.
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But wee doe it with the word of God, & prayers, decent ceremonies, to hold them for Gods uses for ever. But we do it with the word of God, & Prayers, decent ceremonies, to hold them for God's uses for ever.
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Thus Constantine having finished a goodly church, dedicated it with orations, sermons, prayers, praises, saith Eusebius.
Thus Constantine having finished a goodly Church, dedicated it with orations, Sermons, Prayers, praises, Says Eusebius.
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And thus doe wee, that they may bee made publicke to prevent conventicles:
And thus do we, that they may be made public to prevent conventicles:
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and that they may bee thus yeelded up to Gods worship, to keep off prophane bodies and soules, and that they may be thus yielded up to God's worship, to keep off profane bodies and Souls,
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And though God doe not give such a sign of possession now as in the time of the law, (when a cloud covered the tent of the congregation,
And though God do not give such a Signen of possession now as in the time of the law, (when a cloud covered the tent of the congregation,
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and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle; and the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud:
and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle; and the Priests could not stand to minister Because of the cloud:
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for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord. for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord.
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And therefore, when Pompey saw a cloud in the holy of holies, it grew to a perverse judgment that the Jews were Nubicolae, worshippers of a cloud):
And Therefore, when Pompey saw a cloud in the holy of holies, it grew to a perverse judgement that the jews were Nubicolae, worshippers of a cloud):
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though God (I say) do not thus take possession of our churches, yet certainely hee accepts of the advancement of his worship by his owne rules of edifying, decency, and order. Thus churches and chappells are consecrated, and dedicated; therefore despise them not.
though God (I say) do not thus take possession of our Churches, yet Certainly he accepts of the advancement of his worship by his own rules of edifying, decency, and order. Thus Churches and Chapels Are consecrated, and dedicated; Therefore despise them not.
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Secondly, our churches and chappells are the houses of praier, Though the sacraments and preaching of the word be there too;
Secondly, our Churches and Chapels Are the houses of prayer, Though the Sacraments and preaching of the word be there too;
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yet is it prayer that fits them, sanctifieth and seasoneth them unto us, without prayer, the word ordinarily is not the word of life,
yet is it prayer that fits them, Sanctifieth and seasoneth them unto us, without prayer, the word ordinarily is not the word of life,
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nor the sacraments the seales of life, yee must knocke, if yee would have it opened, ye must aske, if yee would have.
nor the Sacraments the Seals of life, ye must knock, if ye would have it opened, you must ask, if ye would have.
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Shall I say more? when Gods people are in them for worship, they are places of the best presence.
Shall I say more? when God's people Are in them for worship, they Are places of the best presence.
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The Father, Sonne, and Holy Ghost are there by way of love, grace, communion for our blessed assistance.
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Are there by Way of love, grace, communion for our blessed assistance.
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For though he dwell not in temples made with hands, by way of confinement, yet doth hee by way of speciall favour amongst two or three that are gathered in his name:
For though he dwell not in Temples made with hands, by Way of confinement, yet does he by Way of special favour among two or three that Are gathered in his name:
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and therefore the publicke worship is called the face of God, yea, the angels are there at hand too, by way of service, for the woman must have power on her head because of the Angels. and Therefore the public worship is called the face of God, yea, the Angels Are there At hand too, by Way of service, for the woman must have power on her head Because of the Angels.
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They are therefore houses of prayer, and of glorious presence, despise them not.
They Are Therefore houses of prayer, and of glorious presence, despise them not.
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Are all christians thinke you, now without blame? Are they not covered with Corinthian guilt? Some care not for the reverent comlines of churches and chappels.
are all Christians think you, now without blame? are they not covered with Corinthian guilt? some care not for the reverend comeliness of Churches and Chapels.
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The profane man esteemes the church a prison, the ministery a bil of inditement, penitent prayers but a devout tragedy, The profane man esteems the Church a prison, the Ministry a bil of indictment, penitent Prayers but a devout tragedy,
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and graves and tombes the shadow of death: therefore hee cares not for them.
and graves and tombs the shadow of death: Therefore he Cares not for them.
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The Politicians build for themselves in state, closing themselvs in cedar, cutting themselves windowes, and painting them with vermilion;
The Politicians built for themselves in state, closing themselves in cedar, cutting themselves windows, and painting them with vermilion;
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yea houses of Ivory, with beds of Ivory: yea houses of Ivory, with Beds of Ivory:
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but a lighter cloake will serve Iupiter, a worse church will serve an assembly of saints by calling.
but a lighter cloak will serve Iupiter, a Worse Church will serve an assembly of Saints by calling.
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The covetous worldling eates thistles with the asse, and will serve God enough; if he may do it cheap enough, hee will bee thrifty even to God himselfe.
The covetous worldling eats thistles with the Ass, and will serve God enough; if he may do it cheap enough, he will be thrifty even to God himself.
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But if hee heare of selling all, and giving to the poore, hee goes away sorrowing, But if he hear of selling all, and giving to the poor, he Goes away sorrowing,
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yea, if hee heare of parting with some, to build a church, his devotion is at an hard lift, hee mootes Iudas his case, to what end is this waste? The contemner of devotion careth not what place God hath among men, so hee have any.
yea, if he hear of parting with Some, to built a Church, his devotion is At an hard lift, he moots Iudas his case, to what end is this waste? The contemner of devotion Careth not what place God hath among men, so he have any.
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As Licinius in the dayes of Constantine (pretending a more wholesome aire) drew the people out of the city into the fields to serve God there, so plotting the ruine of churches, saith the historian:
As Licinius in the days of Constantine (pretending a more wholesome air) drew the people out of the City into the fields to serve God there, so plotting the ruin of Churches, Says the historian:
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so hee (provided hee may have liberty enough, and not bee troubled with that which men call devotion) cares not if oates were sowed where churches stand, so he (provided he may have liberty enough, and not be troubled with that which men call devotion) Cares not if oats were sowed where Churches stand,
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why comber they the ground? The scrupulous christian (fearing the superstition of churches) cares not how low the streame runnes that way.
why cumber they the ground? The scrupulous christian (fearing the Superstition of Churches) Cares not how low the stream runs that Way.
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Pater noster built churches, but his our father shall ptill them down, or let them fall.Pater Noster built Churches, but his our father shall ptill them down, or let them fallen.
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O saith hee, they have beene abused to superstition and idolatry! therfore let not a stone lie upon a stone unpulled downe, or let them fall.
O Says he, they have been abused to Superstition and idolatry! Therefore let not a stone lie upon a stone unpulled down, or let them fallen.
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But put the case it be so, will nothing expiate their guilt but atheisme in their ruine? Originally, they were built to the honour of God,
But put the case it be so, will nothing expiate their guilt but atheism in their ruin? Originally, they were built to the honour of God,
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and now by good lawes they are returned to their proper use, and sanctified unto us, by the word of God and prayer.
and now by good laws they Are returned to their proper use, and sanctified unto us, by the word of God and prayer.
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Were the Spartan lawes good, for the rooting out of all vines, because men made themselves drunke with the fruite of them? Saint Augustine tells such, that the scriptures have beene abused to make spells and amulets,
Were the Spartan laws good, for the rooting out of all vines, Because men made themselves drunk with the fruit of them? Saint Augustine tells such, that the Scriptures have been abused to make spells and amulets,
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and yet are they blessed to them that use them well: and Christ imployed the water-pots of Jewish superstition in the worke of his first miracle.
and yet Are they blessed to them that use them well: and christ employed the water-pots of Jewish Superstition in the work of his First miracle.
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When Saint Paul was to doe the worke of God, hee conversed in Athens, dedicated to heathenish Minerva, and sayled in the shippe whose badge was Castor and Pollux.
When Saint Paul was to do the work of God, he conversed in Athens, dedicated to Heathenish Minerva, and sailed in the ship whose badge was Castor and Pollux.
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So may wee doe Gods businesse in those churches which have beene worse used.
So may we do God's business in those Churches which have been Worse used.
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Yea, but (saith he) the time is come that wee must not worship God in Samaria, nor Ierusalem, but pray with holy hands and hearts every where, therefore what should wee doe with churches? It is rrue, wee have more freedome since the partition wall betwixt Jew and Gentile was pulled downe:
Yea, but (Says he) the time is come that we must not worship God in Samaria, nor Ierusalem, but pray with holy hands and hearts every where, Therefore what should we do with Churches? It is rrue, we have more freedom since the partition wall betwixt Jew and Gentile was pulled down:
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but though all dayes are alike in themselves, yet, I hope, hee will have one day holier then another in use:
but though all days Are alike in themselves, yet, I hope, he will have one day Holier then Another in use:
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so though all places are a like in themselves, yet one place may bee holier then another in application, and use, for holy services.
so though all places Are a like in themselves, yet one place may be Holier then Another in application, and use, for holy services.
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If this serve not the turne for the despisers of churches, let us forget that there are any such among CHRISTIANS, till wee see them judged, and passe further.
If this serve not the turn for the despisers of Churches, let us forget that there Are any such among CHRISTIANS, till we see them judged, and pass further.
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Others come not to churches and chappells with feare, and so despise them.
Others come not to Churches and Chapels with Fear, and so despise them.
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They doe not thinke of their dedication, nor of the fearefull presence of God and Angels,
They do not think of their dedication, nor of the fearful presence of God and Angels,
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nor of the reverent Acts of worship:
nor of the reverend Acts of worship:
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and therefore take not heede to their feete when they goe into the house of God.
and Therefore take not heed to their feet when they go into the house of God.
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They forget Gods command to Moyses, when hee was to talke with GOD, put off thy shoes from thy feete. They forget God's command to Moses, when he was to talk with GOD, put off thy shoes from thy feet.
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They forget GODS command by Moyses, make a laver, to wash the priestes when they enter my house. They forget GOD'S command by Moses, make a laver, to wash the Priests when they enter my house.
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They forget Davids exhortation, O come let us worship and bow downe, let us kneele before the Lord our maker:
They forget Davids exhortation, Oh come let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our maker:
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yea, and CHRISTS zeale too, who, whatsoever hee endured would not suffer the house of prayer to bee dishonoured.
yea, and CHRIST zeal too, who, whatsoever he endured would not suffer the house of prayer to be dishonoured.
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Hence is it that they come into churches and chappells, as into a playhouse to see and to bee seene, to heare one act his part for two houres, Hence is it that they come into Churches and Chapels, as into a playhouse to see and to be seen, to hear one act his part for two hours,
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and away, yea worse, as into an alehouse, to laugh, fleere, and talke. Others againe, care not to despise them by any common or sinnefull use.
and away, yea Worse, as into an alehouse, to laugh, fleer, and talk. Others again, care not to despise them by any Common or sinful use.
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As in our summer fields, the bee gathers hony, the sheep grasse, the hunter his game, As in our summer fields, the be gathers honey, the sheep grass, the hunter his game,
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but the storke peckes up some toade, or snake, to feede upon them.
but the stork pecks up Some toad, or snake, to feed upon them.
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So they come not to picke up the foode of ANGELS, the heavenly Mannah, but some baser for some wicked lust of sinne to sleepe ' upon, from the word and prayer abused.
So they come not to pick up the food of ANGELS, the heavenly Manna, but Some baser for Some wicked lust of sin to sleep ' upon, from the word and prayer abused.
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Will yee steale, murther, and commit adultery, and sweare falsly, and come and stand before mee in this house which is called by my name? So will yee have gadding eyes, wandring thoughts, high lookes? and worse, will yee abuse the meanes of salvation to flatter your selves in sinne, Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and come and stand before me in this house which is called by my name? So will ye have gadding eyes, wandering thoughts, high looks? and Worse, will ye abuse the means of salvation to flatter your selves in sin,
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and come into the church of God? will yee thus despise them? Though Israel play the harlot, yet let not Iudah sinne.
and come into the Church of God? will ye thus despise them? Though Israel play the harlot, yet let not Iudah sin.
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Let others come and goe wirhout the communion of saints, yet let Saint Pauls wordes sinke into your soules, despise yee not the church of God.
Let Others come and go wirhout the communion of Saints, yet let Saint Paul's words sink into your Souls, despise ye not the Church of God.
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First, despise them not by base uncomelinesse, yee will build houses for the living, and surely if they bee not founded in confidence to perpetuate your names;First, despise them not by base uncomeliness, ye will built houses for the living, and surely if they be not founded in confidence to perpetuate your names;
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nor in unjustice as Ahab, to nigh Naboths vineyard for his good;
nor in unjustice as Ahab, to High Naboth's vineyard for his good;
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nor in oppression, when the stone cries out of the wal, and the beame out of the timber, bloods, bloods; nor for ostentation, but for use;
nor in oppression, when the stone cries out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber, bloods, bloods; nor for ostentation, but for use;
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it is not unlawfull both for necessity, pleasure, defence, and state: yet the house of God must not lye waste.
it is not unlawful both for necessity, pleasure, defence, and state: yet the house of God must not lie waste.
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Yee will build sepulchres for the dead: and surely if they bee not in pride and vaine-glorie;
Ye will built sepulchres for the dead: and surely if they be not in pride and vainglory;
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but if they bee to testifie our love to the dead, according to what they were alive;
but if they be to testify our love to the dead, according to what they were alive;
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and to testifie our faith in the resurrection of the dead: & to profite our selves by monitors of our mortality;
and to testify our faith in the resurrection of the dead: & to profit our selves by monitors of our mortality;
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It is not unlawfull neither, yet the witnesse of our love to men (in the grave) must not be fairer then the witnesse of our love to God (in the whole Church).
It is not unlawful neither, yet the witness of our love to men (in the grave) must not be Fairer then the witness of our love to God (in the Whole Church).
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In all ages (when peace and plenty gave liberty) Christians have beene flowing in workes of charitie and piety.
In all ages (when peace and plenty gave liberty) Christians have been flowing in works of charity and piety.
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Heere might yee have seen work-houses for the sound, there hospitals for the sick: Heere almes-houses for the aged, there schooles for the children;
Here might ye have seen workhouses for the found, there hospitals for the sick: Here almshouses for the aged, there Schools for the children;
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Heere colledges for the children of the Prophets, there bride-wells for the idle and incorrigible: Heere churches for parishes, there chappells for houses:
Here Colleges for the children of the prophets, there bride-wells for the idle and incorrigible: Here Churches for Parishes, there Chapels for houses:
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and shall not this provoke your willing mindes? Is nothing left for you?
and shall not this provoke your willing minds? Is nothing left for you?
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Behold, when Iehu came to Iezreel, and had executed vengeance upon Iezabel, hee said goe now and see this cursed woman, and bury her;
Behold, when Iehu Come to Jezreel, and had executed vengeance upon Jezebel, he said go now and see this cursed woman, and bury her;
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for she is a kings daughter. for she is a Kings daughter.
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I have done a work of justice, do ye a work of charity to such a person.
I have done a work of Justice, do you a work of charity to such a person.
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There is some little proportion betwixt her and this chappell: for a similitude agrees not in every particular.
There is Some little proportion betwixt her and this chapel: for a similitude agrees not in every particular.
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It hath beene neglected since the first stone was laid: but now behold it is visited:
It hath been neglected since the First stone was laid: but now behold it is visited:
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for it was built as a daughter for the honour of the King of heaven. Goe on (right worthy christians);
for it was built as a daughter for the honour of the King of heaven. Go on (right worthy Christians);
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and doe so to your owne churches and chappells too.
and do so to your own Churches and Chapels too.
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Some monuments may make you infamous, as the building of Babel, the rebuilding of Iericho, the setting up of Calves, the erecting of the houses of the Sodomites, the horses of the sun, the houses of abomination to Baal, Ashtoreth, Chemosh, Milchom, and the like.
some monuments may make you infamous, as the building of Babel, the rebuilding of Jericho, the setting up of Calves, the erecting of the houses of the Sodomites, the Horses of the sun, the houses of abomination to Baal, Ashtoreth, Chemosh, Milchom, and the like.
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But this worke, and such as this is, shall leave a sweet savour behinde you,
But this work, and such as this is, shall leave a sweet savour behind you,
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when you are gone, as upon the Centurion, hee loved our nation, and hath built us a Synagogue.
when you Are gone, as upon the Centurion, he loved our Nation, and hath built us a Synagogue.
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Yee have done worthily therefore in Ephrata, and made your selves famous in Bethlehem, that yee have not despised it by base uncomlinesse.
Ye have done worthily Therefore in Ephrata, and made your selves famous in Bethlehem, that ye have not despised it by base uncomeliness.
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Secondly, despise them not by irreverent carriage in them, who can come neere a church or chappell,
Secondly, despise them not by irreverent carriage in them, who can come near a Church or chapel,
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and not be humbled to thinke how many praiers he hath made in them (or such like) which are justly turned into sinne? wee have sinned,
and not be humbled to think how many Prayers he hath made in them (or such like) which Are justly turned into sin? we have sinned,
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and prayed, and prayed, and sinned, as if our prayers had beene a preparation to our future sinning.
and prayed, and prayed, and sinned, as if our Prayers had been a preparation to our future sinning.
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The very sight of the place doth, or may, justlie humble us for this.
The very sighed of the place does, or may, justly humble us for this.
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Who can come neere them, and not bee lifted up with such devout thoughts as this, O Lord heare us, heare thy people that humbly call upon thy name heere.
Who can come near them, and not be lifted up with such devout thoughts as this, Oh Lord hear us, hear thy people that humbly call upon thy name Here.
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O meete with us in thine own ordinances, (when we meete heere) that we may be taught of God,
O meet with us in thine own ordinances, (when we meet Here) that we may be taught of God,
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and furthered in that way that leades to life ▪ Who can enter into a church or chappell,
and furthered in that Way that leads to life ▪ Who can enter into a Church or chapel,
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and not thinke of the beautie of Gods house, and not crave that (as occasion serves) hee,
and not think of the beauty of God's house, and not crave that (as occasion serves) he,
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and Gods people, may see Gods face there? When Cornelius was in a roome of his house (it may be set apart,
and God's people, may see God's face there? When Cornelius was in a room of his house (it may be Set apart,
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but for a time) hee said, now we are all heere present before God: much more may wee in our churches and chappells set a part for ever.
but for a time) he said, now we Are all Here present before God: much more may we in our Churches and Chapels Set a part for ever.
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I know but three things which can bee a hinderance and impediment unto us, in so pious a worke,
I know but three things which can be a hindrance and impediment unto us, in so pious a work,
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and those are, profit, pleasure, honour, the lust of the eies, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. All these cannot give reasons weightie enough to conclude the despising of the church of God.
and those Are, profit, pleasure, honour, the lust of the eyes, the lust of the Flesh, and the pride of life. All these cannot give Reasons weighty enough to conclude the despising of the Church of God.
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As for profit, what will it profit ut to winne the whole world, if wee loose our soules? As for pleasure, I said to laughter it is madde,
As for profit, what will it profit ut to win the Whole world, if we lose our Souls? As for pleasure, I said to laughter it is mad,
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and to mirth, what doth it? the sonnes of men are deceitfull upon the weights:and to mirth, what does it? the Sons of men Are deceitful upon the weights:
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they over-weigh the pleasures of sinne, and under-weigh the paine of misery.
they overweigh the pleasures of sin, and under-weigh the pain of misery.
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As for honour, if wee seeke honour one of another, and seeke not the honour that commeth of God onely, God will tread downe our life upon the earth, and lay our honour in the dust.
As for honour, if we seek honour one of Another, and seek not the honour that comes of God only, God will tread down our life upon the earth, and lay our honour in the dust.
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But howsoever these prevaile with others, I am sure, that all these three are ingaged, heere not to despise this church of God.
But howsoever these prevail with Others, I am sure, that all these three Are engaged, Here not to despise this Church of God.
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It is built and furnished with cost: profit therefore is engaged, and hath given way to the devout worship of God heere.
It is built and furnished with cost: profit Therefore is engaged, and hath given Way to the devout worship of God Here.
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It is built by a garden of pleasure, a parlour of plentie: pleasure therefore is engaged to give way to the devout worship of God.
It is built by a garden of pleasure, a parlour of plenty: pleasure Therefore is engaged to give Way to the devout worship of God.
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Iosephs tombe was in a garden, to put thoughts of mortality into his delights, and this chappell is in a garden, to be a monitor (in the midst of refreshments) to the way to immortalitie.Joseph's tombe was in a garden, to put thoughts of mortality into his delights, and this chapel is in a garden, to be a monitor (in the midst of refreshments) to the Way to immortality.
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It is garnished with the coate of armes below, looking upward: honour offers it selfe to bee serviceable to the devout worship of God.
It is garnished with the coat of arms below, looking upward: honour offers it self to be serviceable to the devout worship of God.
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Therefore as I say, in generall, husbands teach your wives, parents teach your children, masters teach your servants,
Therefore as I say, in general, Husbands teach your wives, Parents teach your children, Masters teach your Servants,
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and all Christians provoke one another not to despise the churches of God: so in speciall in this place as opportunitie is offered.
and all Christians provoke one Another not to despise the Churches of God: so in special in this place as opportunity is offered.
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Oh worship God in the beauty of holinesse! for holinesse becomes thy house for ever.
O worship God in the beauty of holiness! for holiness becomes thy house for ever.
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Thus shall you bring honour to your God, ornament to your Gospell, edification to your neighbours,
Thus shall you bring honour to your God, ornament to your Gospel, edification to your neighbours,
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and comfort to your owne soules in the day of the Lord Iesus, to whom with the Father,
and Comfort to your own Souls in the day of the Lord Iesus, to whom with the Father,
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and the Holy Ghost, bee all praise, power, and Glory, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
and the Holy Ghost, be all praise, power, and Glory, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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