The recompence of the righteous Being a iewell fit to be placed in euery Christians heart. Preached in a sermon at Linfield in Sussex, and published at the request of some well disposed Christians. By Humphrey Euerenden.
IN the Parable of the Tares, Math. 13.24 our Sauiour Christ sheweth that it is Gods pleasure, that in this life the wicked shall not be rooted out from amongst the righteous:
IN the Parable of the Tares, Math. 13.24 our Saviour christ shows that it is God's pleasure, that in this life the wicked shall not be rooted out from among the righteous:
Thirdly, of their condition, verse 34, 41. Fourthly, of their reward, in this 46. verse, Of the peculiar of the righteous I make choyce at this time to speake, that it may be an incouragement to the euill to forsake their wicked waies, to liue the life of the righteous, that their latter end may be like vnto his:
Thirdly, of their condition, verse 34, 41. Fourthly, of their reward, in this 46. verse, Of the peculiar of the righteous I make choice At this time to speak, that it may be an encouragement to the evil to forsake their wicked ways, to live the life of the righteous, that their latter end may be like unto his:
Because the members of that body whereof Christ is the head, who being entred into the glory before, his members must néedes follow and not be left behind:
Because the members of that body whereof christ is the head, who being entered into the glory before, his members must needs follow and not be left behind:
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For our further instruction in this point foure things are to be considered. First, why the happinesse of the blessed is called life. Secondly, wherein their happinesse consisteth.
For our further instruction in this point foure things Are to be considered. First, why the happiness of the blessed is called life. Secondly, wherein their happiness Consisteth.
So doth the happinesse of the glorified consist in absolute fréedome from all euill, and a full possession of all good. Apo: 21.4.5. Their positiue goods ye second part of their happines stand in 3. things. Prerogatiues Possessions. Properties.
So does the happiness of the glorified consist in absolute freedom's from all evil, and a full possession of all good. Upon: 21.4.5. Their positive goods the second part of their happiness stand in 3. things. Prerogatives Possessions. Properties.
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but in their estate of happinesse their regalitie and priest-hood shalbe perfected, insomuch as they shall fully reigne ouer all sin and sinfull affections,
but in their estate of happiness their regality and priesthood shall perfected, insomuch as they shall Fully Reign over all since and sinful affections,
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Their second prerogatiue is giuen by our Sauiour Christ: Math: 19.28. yee which followed mee in the regeneration, shall sit vpon the twelue thrones, and iudge the twelue tribes of Israel, and confirmed by the Apostle:
Their second prerogative is given by our Saviour christ: Math: 19.28. ye which followed me in the regeneration, shall fit upon the twelue thrones, and judge the twelue tribes of Israel, and confirmed by the Apostle:
The Saints shall iudge the world: the Saints shall iudge the Angels, 1 Cor. 6.2.3. so that they shall haue the prerogatiue not onely of Kings and Priests, but also of Iudges, the first concerneth the whole continuance of their estate in happinesse, the second onely the beginning thereof.
The Saints shall judge the world: the Saints shall judge the Angels, 1 Cor. 6.2.3. so that they shall have the prerogative not only of Kings and Priests, but also of Judges, the First concerns the Whole Continuance of their estate in happiness, the second only the beginning thereof.
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Secondly, the body shall bée cloathed with great and excellent glory, Math. 13.43. yet in that glory shall be differences, secundum magis & minus, according to their differences in measure of grace whilst they liued here. 1 Cor. 15.41.42. That which concerneth both soule and body, is that they both shall be filled with all true ioyes and delights for euer. Psal. 36.8. Esay 51.11. and how great these ioyes shall bee our Sauiour Christ doth shew, where he calleth it, our Masters ioy. Math. 25.12. that is, that ioy which our Sauiour Christ our Lord and Master is entred into.
Secondly, the body shall been clothed with great and excellent glory, Math. 13.43. yet in that glory shall be differences, secundum magis & minus, according to their differences in measure of grace while they lived Here. 1 Cor. 15.41.42. That which concerns both soul and body, is that they both shall be filled with all true Joys and delights for ever. Psalm 36.8. Isaiah 51.11. and how great these Joys shall be our Saviour christ does show, where he calls it, our Masters joy. Math. 25.12. that is, that joy which our Saviour christ our Lord and Master is entered into.
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Now if the peace of consciēce being only a tast of these ioyes, be so great as that it passeth all vnderstanding. Phil. 4.7. oh how vnspeakable shall these ioyes bee in the full fruition and possession of them.
Now if the peace of conscience being only a taste of these Joys, be so great as that it passes all understanding. Philip 4.7. o how unspeakable shall these Joys be in the full fruition and possession of them.
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Others deny it, because they say, all earthly knowledge shall bée taken away, but to know my father mother, &c. in the life to come is an earthly knowledge,
Others deny it, Because they say, all earthly knowledge shall been taken away, but to know my father mother, etc. in the life to come is an earthly knowledge,
if they did not both know and remember their persecutions? Thirdly, if by an earthly knowledge they meane a naturall knowledge, I answer, that in so much as the glorified Saints shall not be altogecher deliuered from the properties of a naturall man,
if they did not both know and Remember their persecutions? Thirdly, if by an earthly knowledge they mean a natural knowledge, I answer, that in so much as the glorified Saints shall not be altogecher Delivered from the properties of a natural man,
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but from such as perticipate of imperfection and corruption, I sée no reason why he should be debarred from a naturall knowledge not imperfect or corrupt,
but from such as perticipate of imperfection and corruption, I see no reason why he should be debarred from a natural knowledge not imperfect or corrupt,
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How many sorts are of those that shall be partakers of this happinesse, 1. Those that liue godly from their very first years of discretion, that are sanctified as Iohn the Baptist from their mothers wombe, Luke 1.15. these are those that are called into Gods vineyard at the breake of day, Math. 20.1.
How many sorts Are of those that shall be partakers of this happiness, 1. Those that live godly from their very First Years of discretion, that Are sanctified as John the Baptist from their mother's womb, Lycia 1.15. these Are those that Are called into God's vineyard At the break of day, Math. 20.1.
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The fewer sort are conuerts who are called home to God after the course of a wicked and carnall life, these are those that are called into the vineyard at other houres of the day, some rather some later,
The fewer sort Are converts who Are called home to God After the course of a wicked and carnal life, these Are those that Are called into the vineyard At other hours of the day, Some rather Some later,
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for Christ saith, there is ioy in heauen, and ioy in the presence of the Angels of God, for one sinner that conuerteth: Luke 15.7.11. In this ranke wée haue for example. The publican, Luk. 18.13.
for christ Says, there is joy in heaven, and joy in the presence of the Angels of God, for one sinner that Converts: Lycia 15.7.11. In this rank we have for Exampl. The publican, Luk. 18.13.
The prodigall sonne, Luk. 15.20, 21. Zacheus. Luke 19.8, 9. The théese on the Crosse called at the last houre, Luk. 23.42 The wayes wherein wée walke to this happinesse are thrée. 1. Faith in Iesus Christ, Math. 16.16. Ioh. 3.14, 15. 2. Good workes the fruits of faith, Rom. 2.7. Apo. 14.13. 3. Suffrings, Ro. 8.17.
The prodigal son, Luk. 15.20, 21. Zacchaeus. Luke 19.8, 9. The these on the Cross called At the last hour, Luk. 23.42 The ways wherein we walk to this happiness Are thrée. 1. Faith in Iesus christ, Math. 16.16. John 3.14, 15. 2. Good works the fruits of faith, Rom. 2.7. Apostle 14.13. 3. Sufferings, Ro. 8.17.
where the Apostle teacheth that Christian perfection of this life is not fulfilled in all possible practice of pietie, whereby we are made conformable to Christ in holy obedience,
where the Apostle Teaches that Christian perfection of this life is not fulfilled in all possible practice of piety, whereby we Are made conformable to christ in holy Obedience,
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vnlesse there be also a conformitie to Christ in his sufferings, & the reason is, because Christian integritie cannot goe scot-free from persecution, 2 Tim. 3.12. This doctrine may encourage vs to vndergoe and to suffer the difficultie and severity of a godly and Christian life for the great recompence sake that is set before vs:
unless there be also a conformity to christ in his sufferings, & the reason is, Because Christian integrity cannot go Scot free from persecution, 2 Tim. 3.12. This Doctrine may encourage us to undergo and to suffer the difficulty and severity of a godly and Christian life for the great recompense sake that is Set before us:
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yet life at the end of the passage is a sufficient motiue to cause vs to enter and passe through it, men labour here with sweat & care for the maintenance of this temporall life,
yet life At the end of the passage is a sufficient motive to cause us to enter and pass through it, men labour Here with sweat & care for the maintenance of this temporal life,
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although euer full of sorrowes and vexation, which also at length notwithstanding all their labours and cares will leaue them, oh how great labours then should we vndergoe, that wee may obtaine and enioy this eternall life, accompanied with all ioyes that neuer shall haue change or ending!
although ever full of sorrows and vexation, which also At length notwithstanding all their labours and Cares will leave them, o how great labours then should we undergo, that we may obtain and enjoy this Eternal life, accompanied with all Joys that never shall have change or ending!
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but men now adayes dare not labour for the foode which perisheth not, for feare of loosing that foode which perisheth, they say they cannot let their work to follow Sermons, to reade, to meditate, and pray;
but men now adays Dare not labour for the food which Perishes not, for Fear of losing that food which Perishes, they say they cannot let their work to follow Sermons, to read, to meditate, and pray;
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they bée weary with their wéekes worke, they must lie abed on Sundayes, they cannot spare time for their seruants to learne the principles of religion, they haue other fish to seethe.
they been weary with their weeks work, they must lie abed on Sundayes, they cannot spare time for their Servants to Learn the principles of Religion, they have other Fish to seethe.
It may be a powerfull motiue to weane vs from the loue of the world and earthly pleasures, which are the maine meanes to kéepe vs from this happinesse,
It may be a powerful motive to wean us from the love of the world and earthly pleasures, which Are the main means to keep us from this happiness,
what he gained then that gained a world, what hath he obtained that inioyeth all the pleasures of this life? surely he hath gained vanity and lost eternity, he hath gotten vexation of spirit,
what he gained then that gained a world, what hath he obtained that Enjoyeth all the pleasures of this life? surely he hath gained vanity and lost eternity, he hath got vexation of Spirit,
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It may stir vs vp patiently to suffer all the afflictions of this life yea, it may make them sweet vnto vs. The former apprehensions of the Assurance of a future ioy and preferment, make vs suffer our mean estate without sense of grieuance,
It may stir us up patiently to suffer all the afflictions of this life yea, it may make them sweet unto us The former apprehensions of the Assurance of a future joy and preferment, make us suffer our mean estate without sense of grievance,
nor hath entred into the heart of man, 1. Cor. 2.9. make vs suffer the sorrowes of this life with gladnesse? True it is, many are the tribulations of the righteous, yea, they are great, Psalme 34.19.
nor hath entered into the heart of man, 1. Cor. 2.9. make us suffer the sorrows of this life with gladness? True it is, many Are the tribulations of the righteous, yea, they Are great, Psalm 34.19.
but if their greatnesse multitude and variety, be compared with the greatnesse multitude and varietie of the ioys of heauen, there is no comparison betwéene them,
but if their greatness multitude and variety, be compared with the greatness multitude and variety of the Joys of heaven, there is no comparison between them,
That although their wéeping for afflictions continue to the ending of their temporall life, yet ioy shall come in the morning of their resurrection. Ps. 30.5. That although they sow to the spirit during this life in teares, yet they shall reape all happinesse in the life to come in eternall ioyes. Psal. 126.3.
That although their weeping for afflictions continue to the ending of their temporal life, yet joy shall come in the morning of their resurrection. Ps. 30.5. That although they sow to the Spirit during this life in tears, yet they shall reap all happiness in the life to come in Eternal Joys. Psalm 126.3.
