Second sermon preach'd before the King and Queen and Queen Dowager in Their Majesties chappel at St. James's upon All-Saints Day, November 1, 1685 by ... Ph. Ellis, monk of the holy order of S. Benedict and of the English Congr.
IT is more then Eight hundred Years (most Sacred Majesty) since the Church Militant, the Parent as well as Sister of the Church Triumphant, condescending to pious Instances of her Children tending to Perfection, appointed this Solemnity for our encouragement,
IT is more then Eight hundred years (most Sacred Majesty) since the Church Militant, the Parent as well as Sister of the Church Triumphant, condescending to pious Instances of her Children tending to Perfection, appointed this Solemnity for our encouragement,
nor to minister to them while living (as the Apostle advises) nor after their departure to erect Altars to Almighty God under their Invocation, crown'd with Garlands,
nor to minister to them while living (as the Apostle advises) nor After their departure to erect Altars to Almighty God under their Invocation, crowned with Garlands,
For since they possess what St. Paul with so much earnestness and assiduity of Prayer wish'd the Ephesians; The spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God, the eyes of their understanding being enlightned, to discern what is the hope to which the Father of Glory calls them, and how great are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in his saints;
For since they possess what Saint Paul with so much earnestness and assiduity of Prayer wished the Ephesians; The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of God, the eyes of their understanding being enlightened, to discern what is the hope to which the Father of Glory calls them, and how great Are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in his Saints;
And since we all fight under the same Standard where they conquer'd, observe the same Order and Discipline which render'd them victorious, joyn in the same Faith, (or at least in a preparation of mind to it) and in the same Practices of a holy Life, (or in a tendency to them) which produc'd their Reward in Heaven;
And since we all fight under the same Standard where they conquered, observe the same Order and Discipline which rendered them victorious, join in the same Faith, (or At least in a preparation of mind to it) and in the same Practices of a holy Life, (or in a tendency to them) which produced their Reward in Heaven;
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So is it fitting that Once a year we draw all our Devotions together, which were dispers'd thro' the revolution of their separate Festivals, and that the Church Militant joyn in Body with the Triumphant, to contemplate that Glory which we hope one day will be our own,
So is it fitting that Once a year we draw all our Devotions together, which were dispersed through the revolution of their separate Festivals, and that the Church Militant join in Body with the Triumphant, to contemplate that Glory which we hope one day will be our own,
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but even gives while it promises, since They were in a mortal Condition whom he calls not strangers and forreiners, but citizens of the saints, and the houshold of God.
but even gives while it promises, since They were in a Mortal Condition whom he calls not Strangers and foreigners, but Citizens of the Saints, and the household of God.
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a Kingdom, where the Enjoyment is eternal, where Peace is essential, where the Lion and the Lamb lie down together, the red and white Roses are twisted in the same Garland, the Edwards and the Henrys embrace,
a Kingdom, where the Enjoyment is Eternal, where Peace is essential, where the lion and the Lamb lie down together, the read and white Roses Are twisted in the same Garland, the Edwards and the Henrys embrace,
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especially your Sacred Majesties, who inherit their Vertues no less then their Crowns, making it the principal Subject of your Joy, That your reward will be great in heaven.
especially your Sacred Majesties, who inherit their Virtues no less then their Crowns, making it the principal Subject of your Joy, That your reward will be great in heaven.
I beg also it may be the Subject of your Attention, after I have implor'd the assistance of Him that is the crown of all the Saints, and which I hope to obtain by her Intercession who is so dignifi'd a Member of that blessed Assembly, that if the other Saints are the Friends and Domesticks, she alone is the Mother of God, becoming so when the Angel Saluted her, Ave Maria.
I beg also it may be the Subject of your Attention, After I have implored the assistance of Him that is the crown of all the Saints, and which I hope to obtain by her Intercession who is so dignified a Member of that blessed Assembly, that if the other Saints Are the Friends and Domestics, she alone is the Mother of God, becoming so when the Angel Saluted her, Have Maria.
But in our Days, in the Noon of Christianity, and the clearest Proposal of our End, it is become the Character of a Wit, either wholly to neglect this greatest Concern,
But in our Days, in the Noon of Christianity, and the Clearest Proposal of our End, it is become the Character of a Wit, either wholly to neglect this greatest Concern,
or to study the Resolution meerly to revive the Question; and while the Heathen submits to the Doctrine of Christ, the Christian endeavours to subject it once more to Dispute;
or to study the Resolution merely to revive the Question; and while the Heathen submits to the Doctrine of christ, the Christian endeavours to Subject it once more to Dispute;
This is my Second Point, and the only way that leads to a final Beatitude in Heaven (my last Consideration) where it is bestow'd as a reward of our Faith and good Life, which shall make my Conclusion. I.
This is my Second Point, and the only Way that leads to a final Beatitude in Heaven (my last Consideration) where it is bestowed as a reward of our Faith and good Life, which shall make my Conclusion. I.
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THE Holy Ghost instructing King Solomon how to delineate the folly of Man, and his progress in it, who calculates his Happiness from worldly Enjoyments, reduces the multitude of our Errors and Mistakes touching that Point, to Three principal Heads, as our Blessed Master and Doctor of Justice, seated on a Mountain (to express the sublimeness of his Doctrine,) comprehends all the Methods leading to a true Felicity, in Eight Beatitudes.
THE Holy Ghost instructing King Solomon how to delineate the folly of Man, and his progress in it, who calculates his Happiness from worldly Enjoyments, reduces the multitude of our Errors and Mistakes touching that Point, to Three principal Heads, as our Blessed Master and Doctor of justice, seated on a Mountain (to express the sublimeness of his Doctrine,) comprehends all the Methods leading to a true Felicity, in Eight Beatitudes.
A Gradation taken notice of by S. John, tho' express'd in other terms, Concupiscence of the flesh, concupiscence of the eyes, and pride of life. 1st.
A Gradation taken notice of by S. John, though expressed in other terms, Concupiscence of the Flesh, concupiscence of the eyes, and pride of life. 1st.
When a Man is arriv'd to the opening and bloom of his Reason, that part of Life we call Youth, he becomes more heady then to be govern'd intirely by the Reason of another,
When a Man is arrived to the opening and bloom of his Reason, that part of Life we call Youth, he becomes more heady then to be governed entirely by the Reason of Another,
But when by access of years that irregular Heat evaporates, and the Spirits grow more cool and temperate, he soon grows weary of such Pleasures as he finds by a woful Experience to ruine the Health and Constitution of his Body,
But when by access of Years that irregular Heat evaporates, and the Spirits grow more cool and temperate, he soon grows weary of such Pleasures as he finds by a woeful Experience to ruin the Health and Constitution of his Body,
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and I said to joy, Why hast thou vainly deceiv'd me? For he plainly sees, that can never be the Happiness of a Reasonable Creature, which is a torment to the Reason, and a remorse to the Conscience, where the Delight passes, and the Sting remains. 2ly. With such Reflections the Prodigal returning into himself, takes leave of his former Courses, and enters upon another more refin'd and elevated, changing indeed his Passion, but not his Slavery. He quits the concupiscence of the flesh for concupiscence of the eyes, and pride of life; the proud and curious Person being only the sensual Man reform'd.
and I said to joy, Why hast thou vainly deceived me? For he plainly sees, that can never be the Happiness of a Reasonable Creature, which is a torment to the Reason, and a remorse to the Conscience, where the Delight passes, and the Sting remains. 2ly. With such Reflections the Prodigal returning into himself, Takes leave of his former Courses, and enters upon Another more refined and elevated, changing indeed his Passion, but not his Slavery. He quits the concupiscence of the Flesh for concupiscence of the eyes, and pride of life; the proud and curious Person being only the sensual Man reformed.
Use and Custom take off the sense of Pleasure, and his Happiness corrupts into Affliction of spirit. He experiences that Honors too have their weight, that Dignities are Burthens and Servitude under a finer Name;
Use and Custom take off the sense of Pleasure, and his Happiness corrupts into Affliction of Spirit. He experiences that Honours too have their weight, that Dignities Are Burdens and Servitude under a finer Name;
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To distinguish Verity from Vanity, Truth from Falshood, seem to raise a Man above the level of Mankind, distinguishes him from the unthinking Multitude,
To distinguish Verity from Vanity, Truth from Falsehood, seem to raise a Man above the level of Mankind, Distinguishes him from the unthinking Multitude,
But alass, the Crop do's not answer the Tillage: Qui addit scientam, addit & laborem; He that increases knowledge, adds to his labour, but not to his satisfaction.
But alas, the Crop do's not answer the Tillage: Qui Addit scientam, Addit & laborem; He that increases knowledge, adds to his labour, but not to his satisfaction.
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In many things our Principles are meerly supposed, our Maxims prove but Opinions; the causes and natures of the lowest and most obvious things are so far above our reach,
In many things our Principles Are merely supposed, our Maxims prove but Opinions; the Causes and nature's of the lowest and most obvious things Are so Far above our reach,
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and our Understanding so clouded and circumscrib'd within so narrow limits, that again with the wifest of Men he deserts all his labour, and discovers even This to be the greatest vanity of all; while the fruit he reaps from so much pains, amounts only to a puffing up of the mind (as the Apostle speaks,) and as S. Augustine ingeniously Comments from his own experience, Superbae dejectioni & inquietae lassitudini, To a haughty dejection of Spirit, and restless weariness of Heart.
and our Understanding so clouded and circumscribed within so narrow Limits, that again with the wifest of Men he deserts all his labour, and discovers even This to be the greatest vanity of all; while the fruit he reaps from so much pains, amounts only to a puffing up of the mind (as the Apostle speaks,) and as S. Augustine ingeniously Comments from his own experience, Superbae dejectioni & inquietae lassitudini, To a haughty dejection of Spirit, and restless weariness of Heart.
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But while I see him like the Dove flying from the Ark, and not finding where he can rest his foot; while I contemplate every Sinner in the state of a weary and weather-beaten Traveller, that sits down on the barren Sands in an untrac'd Desert, uneasie in himself,
But while I see him like the Dove flying from the Ark, and not finding where he can rest his foot; while I contemplate every Sinner in the state of a weary and Weather-beaten Traveller, that sits down on the barren Sands in an untraced Desert, uneasy in himself,
They make forward in vain, they only change their Place by shifting their Pleasures, but they approach not a Hairs-breadth nearer the Centre, Beatitude. You desire to be happy;
They make forward in vain, they only change their Place by shifting their Pleasures, but they approach not a Hair's-breadth nearer the Centre, Beatitude. You desire to be happy;
It is not found in the land of those that live deliciously, said holy Job. You search after Life in the Region of Death, and in despite of our Saviour's Admonition, you are still looking for Grapes upon Thorns, and Figs upon Thistles; for Joy in the Vale of Tears: non invenitur.
It is not found in the land of those that live deliciously, said holy Job. You search After Life in the Region of Death, and in despite of our Saviour's Admonition, you Are still looking for Grapes upon Thorns, and Figs upon Thistles; for Joy in the Vale of Tears: non Invenitur.
II. It is the peculiar advantage, the excellence, and (as I may say) the incommunicable Attribute of Christ 's Doctrine, that it discovers a Man to himself, that it opens,
II It is the peculiar advantage, the excellence, and (as I may say) the incommunicable Attribute of christ is Doctrine, that it discovers a Man to himself, that it Opens,
and searches and heals those Wounds, which all other Religions either imperfectly cure, as the Old Law; or labour to conceal, as the Moral of Philosophy; or widen and inflame, as the Pagan and Mahometan Worship.
and Searches and heals those Wounds, which all other Religions either imperfectly cure, as the Old Law; or labour to conceal, as the Moral of Philosophy; or widen and inflame, as the Pagan and Mahometan Worship.
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For the Jewish Law, (as the Apostle says) indeed was just and holy, yet brought nothing to perfection; its Promises for the most part mean and carnal, a Land flowing with milk and hony, a numerous issue, and length of life: The Means servile and coactive, terrible in the Promulgation, amidst Thunder and Lightning;
For the Jewish Law, (as the Apostle Says) indeed was just and holy, yet brought nothing to perfection; its Promises for the most part mean and carnal, a Land flowing with milk and honey, a numerous issue, and length of life: The Means servile and coactive, terrible in the Promulgation, amid Thunder and Lightning;
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The Religion of the Pagans or Gentiles, stands condemn'd for no less then gross and palpable Contradictions to the in-born Principles of Reason. For a fundamental Error in the Object of Divine Worship, by constituting a plurality of Gods, by paying Divine Honors to Creatures.
The Religion of the Pagans or Gentiles, Stands condemned for no less then gross and palpable Contradictions to the inborn Principles of Reason. For a fundamental Error in the Object of Divine Worship, by constituting a plurality of God's, by paying Divine Honours to Creatures.
Believe me, Christians, a just Punishment of God upon those Nations (a Punishment which I pray may never come home to our own Doors,) for the abuse and contempt of a more holy Religion.
Believe me, Christians, a just Punishment of God upon those nations (a Punishment which I pray may never come home to our own Doors,) for the abuse and contempt of a more holy Religion.
but what wou'd become then of the far major part of Mankind, that is led by sensible to spiritual things? Now only Christian Religion can pretend to this double perfection, being a debtor both to the Greeks and to the Barbarians, both to the wise and to the unwise, to the Unlearned as well as to the Learned;
but what would become then of the Far Major part of Mankind, that is led by sensible to spiritual things? Now only Christian Religion can pretend to this double perfection, being a debtor both to the Greeks and to the Barbarians, both to the wise and to the unwise, to the Unlearned as well as to the Learned;
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If we do not conceive our selves to be most excellent and noble Creatures, (says an eminent Writer) we are intolerably stupid; and if we do not perceive at the same time, that we are wretched, full of pride, passion,
If we do not conceive our selves to be most excellent and noble Creatures, (Says an eminent Writer) we Are intolerably stupid; and if we do not perceive At the same time, that we Are wretched, full of pride, passion,
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Yet not any Teacher besides Jesus Christ ever pretended to clear and lay open those two important Verities, That by the excellency of our Nature we are capable of enjoying the sovereign Good,
Yet not any Teacher beside jesus christ ever pretended to clear and lay open those two important Verities, That by the excellency of our Nature we Are capable of enjoying the sovereign Good,
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for it is equally dangerous to know our design'd End, without knowing our deserv'd Misery; and to know our Misery, without knowing the Means how to repair our Ruines, to retrieve our Innocence, to ward the Punishment,
for it is equally dangerous to know our designed End, without knowing our deserved Misery; and to know our Misery, without knowing the Means how to repair our Ruins, to retrieve our Innocence, to ward the Punishment,
But this is above the flight of Reason, without the assistance of Revelation, that is, Religion. Philosophy leaves us quite in the dark, the Stoa and the Academy talk wildly upon the Point,
But this is above the flight of Reason, without the assistance of Revelation, that is, Religion. Philosophy leaves us quite in the dark, the Stoa and the Academy talk wildly upon the Point,
And tho' divine Plato discover'd the Happiness of the Creature to consist in becoming like the Creator; yet his Morals are as defective as those of his Neighbours,
And though divine Plato discovered the Happiness of the Creature to consist in becoming like the Creator; yet his Morals Are as defective as those of his Neighbours,
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and he must yield up his mighty Title to Jesus Christ the Teacher of Justice, who in the Gospel of this Day (which is the beginning of that truly divine Sermon recorded by the Evangelist in this and the two following Chapters) establishes all the natural Principles of Truth and Goodness, fills up the Imperfections of the Judaical, dashes out the unlawful Permissions of the Heathen Moral, delivers a perfect Idea of the Science of Saints, Scientiae Sanctorum; and in a word, draws an exact Map of all the Ways that lead to our eternal Beatitude.
and he must yield up his mighty Title to jesus christ the Teacher of justice, who in the Gospel of this Day (which is the beginning of that truly divine Sermon recorded by the Evangelist in this and the two following Chapters) establishes all the natural Principles of Truth and goodness, fills up the Imperfections of the Judaical, Dashes out the unlawful Permissions of the Heathen Moral, delivers a perfect Idea of the Science of Saints, Scientiae Sanctorum; and in a word, draws an exact Map of all the Ways that led to our Eternal Beatitude.
God often tells us in his holy Word, that he has set fire and water, good and evil before us, that we may stretch out our Hand to which we please, giving us sufficient strength to pursue the one, and to avoid the other:
God often tells us in his holy Word, that he has Set fire and water, good and evil before us, that we may stretch out our Hand to which we please, giving us sufficient strength to pursue the one, and to avoid the other:
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In the right use of which liberty, and compliance with Divine Grace, consists true wisdom; for to fear God, which chiefly regards the avoiding of evil,
In the right use of which liberty, and compliance with Divine Grace, consists true Wisdom; for to Fear God, which chiefly regards the avoiding of evil,
Yet because a Man may turn his Poverty into a Subject of Vanity, and as Plato smartly reply'd to the Cynique, may trample upon Riches and Greatness with greater Pride then another retains them,
Yet Because a Man may turn his Poverty into a Subject of Vanity, and as Plato smartly replied to the Cynic, may trample upon Riches and Greatness with greater Pride then Another retains them,
Therefore, Beati pauperes spiritu; Blessed are the poor, not simply, but such as are poor in spirit. For when God has bestow'd upon you a plentiful Fortune, the Law of Christ do's not oblige you to renounce that as evil, which is the Gift of God, and a Blessing;
Therefore, Beati Paupers spiritu; Blessed Are the poor, not simply, but such as Are poor in Spirit. For when God has bestowed upon you a plentiful Fortune, the Law of christ do's not oblige you to renounce that as evil, which is the Gift of God, and a Blessing;
Therefore Beati qui esuriunt, Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice, and when they arrive to the term of their labours, they shall be satisfi'd. But the mean time they must not lose courage,
Therefore Beati qui esuriunt, Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After Justice, and when they arrive to the term of their labours, they shall be satisfied. But the mean time they must not loose courage,
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Prayers and Tears are the only Weapons of a Christian, (say the Fathers) and those that otherwise resist, (cries the Apostle) shall receive to themselves damnation.
Prayers and Tears Are the only Weapons of a Christian, (say the Father's) and those that otherwise resist, (cries the Apostle) shall receive to themselves damnation.
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And that no one may think this a hard Lesson, the Encouragement is so bright, that any wise Man as well as St. James, would count it all joy to fall into divers temptations;
And that no one may think this a hard lesson, the Encouragement is so bright, that any wise Man as well as Saint James, would count it all joy to fallen into diverse temptations;
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as Canonize Civility, and make good Breeding a Christian Vertue, worthy a Beatitude, for Blessed are the meek, deserving a Reward, for they shall inherit the land, no question that which the Psalmist mentions, the land of the living.
as Canonise Civility, and make good Breeding a Christian Virtue, worthy a Beatitude, for Blessed Are the meek, deserving a Reward, for they shall inherit the land, no question that which the Psalmist mentions, the land of the living.
Therefore, Beati qui lugent; Blessed are those that mourn, that lay to heart, and take home to themselves the Excesses and Corruptions of their Fellow-Members.
Therefore, Beati qui lugent; Blessed Are those that mourn, that lay to heart, and take home to themselves the Excesses and Corruptions of their Fellow members.
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For if the King and Prophet had reason to lay claim to a share in the Merits of all good Men, I am a partaker with all those that fear thee, and keep thy commandments;
For if the King and Prophet had reason to lay claim to a share in the Merits of all good Men, I am a partaker with all those that Fear thee, and keep thy Commandments;
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This being the Heroick, and (as I may say) the Specifick Vertue of a Christian, inspiring a Generosity not only to pass by an Injury, not only to scorn a Revenge, (a thing so sweet to Nature,
This being the Heroic, and (as I may say) the Specific Virtue of a Christian, inspiring a Generosity not only to pass by an Injury, not only to scorn a Revenge, (a thing so sweet to Nature,
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and so honorable to false Reputation ) but even to bear above the Resentment; and if I may apply the Apostle's Phrase, To insert the olive-branch into the wild olive, and graft Kindnesses upon the Stock of Injuries and Ingratitude:
and so honourable to false Reputation) but even to bear above the Resentment; and if I may apply the Apostle's Phrase, To insert the olive-branch into the wild olive, and grafted Kindnesses upon the Stock of Injuries and Ingratitude:
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And tho' the word NONLATINALPHABET properly signifies those that give Alms, St. Augustine teaches us there is no Alms-deed like that of forgiving an Injury.
And though the word properly signifies those that give Alms, Saint Augustine Teaches us there is no Alms-deed like that of forgiving an Injury.
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Yet this Charity limited to our private Concerns, is not easily distinguish'd from Self-love; and to forgive that we may be forgiven, carries so much of Interest along with it, that a Man who is not tender and compassionate to his Brother, is at the same time barbarous and inhumane to himself.
Yet this Charity limited to our private Concerns, is not Easily distinguished from Self-love; and to forgive that we may be forgiven, carries so much of Interest along with it, that a Man who is not tender and compassionate to his Brother, is At the same time barbarous and inhumane to himself.
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Love, therefore, is of a more diffusive quality, and must extend to all those Feuds and Differences which are daily breaking out between such as have no other relation to our selves,
Love, Therefore, is of a more diffusive quality, and must extend to all those Feuds and Differences which Are daily breaking out between such as have no other Relation to our selves,
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a Benediction that reaches from the Cottager to the Monarch that sits upon the Throne, takes in all Mankind that lends a Hand towards establishing the Empire of Peace, but sheds it self more plentifully on the Head, that sacred Head by whose most wise Conduct,
a Benediction that reaches from the Cottager to the Monarch that sits upon the Throne, Takes in all Mankind that lends a Hand towards establishing the Empire of Peace, but sheds it self more plentifully on the Head, that sacred Head by whose most wise Conduct,
and unwearied Industry, we rest this day in the beauty of Peace, while he sits above a living Representation of the only God we worship, whose Place is made in peace.
and unwearied Industry, we rest this day in the beauty of Peace, while he sits above a living Representation of the only God we worship, whose Place is made in peace.
And if such as contribute the most to the welfare of Mankind, deserve a higher Reward, we that are in a lower Station, cannot envy them a more elevated Benediction;
And if such as contribute the most to the welfare of Mankind, deserve a higher Reward, we that Are in a lower Station, cannot envy them a more elevated Benediction;
Quoniam Filii Dei vocabuntur, They shall be stil'd the Sons of God, because they carry on the great Work which the Son of God began in the World, reaching from end to end powerfully,
Quoniam Sons Dei vocabuntur, They shall be Styled the Sons of God, Because they carry on the great Work which the Son of God began in the World, reaching from end to end powerfully,
and by propagating a Blessed Ʋnion in this nether Hierusalem, antidate the Joys of that which is above, which is our Mother, and where all her Children have but one heart, and one soul;
and by propagating a Blessed Ʋnion in this neither Jerusalem, antedate the Joys of that which is above, which is our Mother, and where all her Children have but one heart, and one soul;
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but perfectly resembling that of their Blessed Master, describ'd by the Apostle, Holy, unblemished, innocent, made higher then the Heavens, (which is only the Place of their Beatitude) the Beatitude it self consisting in this, Blessed are the clean of heart, because they shall see God.
but perfectly resembling that of their Blessed Master, described by the Apostle, Holy, unblemished, innocent, made higher then the Heavens, (which is only the Place of their Beatitude) the Beatitude it self consisting in this, Blessed Are the clean of heart, Because they shall see God.
I reserved this to the last, it being the very top of the mystical Ladder, where our Lord appears leaning; for upon such his Spirit rests, and by such Purity they rest eternally in him.
I reserved this to the last, it being the very top of the mystical Ladder, where our Lord appears leaning; for upon such his Spirit rests, and by such Purity they rest eternally in him.
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The great Apostle in his Rapture to the Third Heaven, I am apt to think, among those arcana verba, those unspeakable words he heard, had some account of this blessed State;
The great Apostle in his Rapture to the Third Heaven, I am apt to think, among those arcana verba, those unspeakable words he herd, had Some account of this blessed State;
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But while my Gospel acquaints you that you shall see God, what need you more to raise your Imaginations, to inflame your Hearts, to quicken and inspirit your Desires? or if the word seeing cannot put into you a lively Idea of that Glory, add to it the Explication in another Text, This is eternal life, to KNOW thee, the true God,
But while my Gospel acquaints you that you shall see God, what need you more to raise your Imaginations, to inflame your Hearts, to quicken and inspirit your Desires? or if the word seeing cannot put into you a lively Idea of that Glory, add to it the Explication in Another Text, This is Eternal life, to KNOW thee, the true God,
and in that of all other Causes, Effects, and Productions, as well natural as supernatural, makes the Man of Reason, the Lover of Truth, to sally out of himself, to strive to break his Chains,
and in that of all other Causes, Effects, and Productions, as well natural as supernatural, makes the Man of Reason, the Lover of Truth, to sally out of himself, to strive to break his Chains,
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from the Mind it flows into the Heart, from the Understanding into the Will, penetrating all the interior of the Soul, transforming her in a certain manner into God, begetting Ecstasies without emotion, Languishings without defect, Enjoyments without satiety, Love without measure, and Fruition without end.
from the Mind it flows into the Heart, from the Understanding into the Will, penetrating all the interior of the Soul, transforming her in a certain manner into God, begetting Ecstasies without emotion, Languishings without defect, Enjoyments without satiety, Love without measure, and Fruition without end.
and yet we must cry out as the Queen of Sheba did when she beheld a faint Representation of you in the Court of King Solomon, that Half your Delights have not been told us.
and yet we must cry out as the Queen of Sheba did when she beheld a faint Representation of you in the Court of King Solomon, that Half your Delights have not been told us.
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but why art thou so liberal of thy Self? Why hast thou prepar'd such a Happiness in Heaven for those that are seeking a Paradice upon Earth? that are contented to barter their Eternal weight of Glory for a gaudy Trifle,
but why art thou so liberal of thy Self? Why hast thou prepared such a Happiness in Heaven for those that Are seeking a Paradise upon Earth? that Are contented to barter their Eternal weight of Glory for a gaudy Trifle,
but a momentary Pleasure? Cur posuisti pretium in manu stulti? Why hast thou laid such an inestimable Treasure in the hands of ungrateful and insensible Men, that neither know the value, nor value the use?
but a momentary Pleasure? Cur posuisti Price in manu stulti? Why hast thou laid such an inestimable Treasure in the hands of ungrateful and insensible Men, that neither know the valve, nor valve the use?
Qui vicerit possidebit haec; He that overcomes (says he) shall possess these things: And do we fondly promise our selves the Triumph before the Victory,
Qui vicerit possidebit haec; He that overcomes (Says he) shall possess these things: And do we fondly promise our selves the Triumph before the Victory,
but do's not he give us warning, that whosoever observes not the same Discipline, takes not up his cross, and follows him, is not worthy of him? But is not Jesus Christ the author of eternal salvation? Yes (replies the Apostle) to them that obey him.
but do's not he give us warning, that whosoever observes not the same Discipline, Takes not up his cross, and follows him, is not worthy of him? But is not jesus christ the author of Eternal salvation? Yes (replies the Apostle) to them that obey him.
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But do's not the just man live by Faith? Yes, if it work by Charity: For he that trusts to the strength of his Faith, without the support of a good Life, is as blameable as the Apostles,
But do's not the just man live by Faith? Yes, if it work by Charity: For he that trusts to the strength of his Faith, without the support of a good Life, is as blameable as the Apostles,
Tho' our Faith be of such prevalency as to remove mountains, still by Good-works we are to make our calling and election sure, still we are to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, and only rejoyce that our reward is great in Heaven, a Reward not bestow'd on those who stand all day idle in the market-place, but to those that labour in the vineyard; a Reward that shall be distributed in number, weight, and measure, in proportion,
Though our Faith be of such prevalency as to remove Mountains, still by Good works we Are to make our calling and election sure, still we Are to work out our salvation with Fear and trembling, and only rejoice that our reward is great in Heaven, a Reward not bestowed on those who stand all day idle in the marketplace, but to those that labour in the vineyard; a Reward that shall be distributed in number, weight, and measure, in proportion,
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which we wish for the good of your People, you may long support, and hear, not till after a long and prosperous Reign, that comfortable Invitation of your Original, Ye are they which have continu'd with me in my temptations,
which we wish for the good of your People, you may long support, and hear, not till After a long and prosperous Reign, that comfortable Invitation of your Original, You Are they which have continued with me in my temptations,
