A sermon preached in the high-church of Edinburgh, upon Sunday, April 27. 1690 Before many of the nobility, barons, and burrows, members of the High Court of Parliament, and the magistrats of the said city. As it was taken from the author's mouth when preached.
THis Psalm seems to have been penned by some of the Priests, or the Levitical Singers, in the time of the Babylonish Captivity, it being their Office to sing Psalms,
THis Psalm seems to have been penned by Some of the Priests, or the Levitical Singers, in the time of the Babylonish Captivity, it being their Office to sing Psalms,
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and 6 verses. Yea, so much were they taken up with this, That when they that had carried them away captives, desired them to sing the songs which they used to sing in their own Land, (whether in mockage,
and 6 Verses. Yea, so much were they taken up with this, That when they that had carried them away captives, desired them to sing the songs which they used to sing in their own Land, (whither in mockage,
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if it did not fare well with Jerusalem, they valued no joy, they rather wish such things to themselves, ere they forget her, whose welfare they count above their chief joy;
if it did not fare well with Jerusalem, they valued no joy, they rather wish such things to themselves, ere they forget her, whose welfare they count above their chief joy;
These last words of verse 6. which I have chosen, for the ground of my following Exhortation, they describe to us, the disposition and temper of a gracious heart, what is that? They prefer the publick good, the welfare of Church and State, above their own interest, If I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy, Let me never have skill or ability to sing or play any more.
These last words of verse 6. which I have chosen, for the ground of my following Exhortation, they describe to us, the disposition and temper of a gracious heart, what is that? They prefer the public good, the welfare of Church and State, above their own Interest, If I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy, Let me never have skill or ability to sing or play any more.
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And how shall we better understand what is meaned by Jerusalem, than by a reflection on Psalm 122. where there is a description of this Jerusalem, there is the House of the Lord, verses 1, 9. The place whither the Tribes go up, to the Testimony of Israel, verse 4. It is then the place of the publick worship.
And how shall we better understand what is meaned by Jerusalem, than by a reflection on Psalm 122. where there is a description of this Jerusalem, there is the House of the Lord, Verses 1, 9. The place whither the Tribes go up, to the Testimony of Israel, verse 4. It is then the place of the public worship.
Of the Church and State, above my chief joy, in the Hebrew, it is, the head of my joy, the highest and chiefest of my joy and comfort, of all my privat concerns and comforts,
Of the Church and State, above my chief joy, in the Hebrew, it is, the head of my joy, the highest and chiefest of my joy and Comfort, of all my private concerns and comforts,
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From this we may learn and Observe, that it is the duty of all, and will be the practice of every good man, to prefer the publick good and welfare of Church and State, to their own privat interest,
From this we may Learn and Observe, that it is the duty of all, and will be the practice of every good man, to prefer the public good and welfare of Church and State, to their own private Interest,
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Ere we do any thing that looks not like preferring of Jerusalem, to all our own privat concerns and comforts, we rather wish we never have a joyful or merry day after, If we prefer not Jerusalem ▪ above our chief joy, see this enjoyned and p•actised.
Ere we do any thing that looks not like preferring of Jerusalem, to all our own private concerns and comforts, we rather wish we never have a joyful or merry day After, If we prefer not Jerusalem ▪ above our chief joy, see this enjoined and p•actised.
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when the Lord threatens to destroy the people, on that account, how pleads he? Lord, remember Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the Egyptians will say, thou hast brought them out for a mischief, pardon this people,
when the Lord threatens to destroy the people, on that account, how pleads he? Lord, Remember Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the egyptians will say, thou hast brought them out for a mischief, pardon this people,
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What a height of a publick spirit was this? and Nehemiah, though he had all the honour and comforts, the Court could afford, Neh. chap. 1. Yet he fasted and weeped,
What a height of a public Spirit was this? and Nehemiah, though he had all the honour and comforts, the Court could afford, Neh chap. 1. Yet he fasted and Wept,
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and took no comfort, so long as Jerusalems walls lay in rubbish, so much did this affect his heart, that the King could not but discern it in his countenance;
and took no Comfort, so long as Jerusalems walls lay in rubbish, so much did this affect his heart, that the King could not but discern it in his countenance;
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And what a height of this frame, was in the holy Apostle Paul, Rom. 9. 1. I could even be content to be accursed from Christ for my kinsmen according to the flesh.
And what a height of this frame, was in the holy Apostle Paul, Rom. 9. 1. I could even be content to be accursed from christ for my kinsmen according to the Flesh.
but if we would search the Scriptures, every where ▪ we will find that the condition of Religion, of the Church of God and their Countrey, lay nearer the Saints hearts, than their own particular.
but if we would search the Scriptures, every where ▪ we will find that the condition of Religion, of the Church of God and their Country, lay nearer the Saints hearts, than their own particular.
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hence the Spirit resembles the Church to a Body, Rom. 12. and 1 Cor. ch. 12. Eph. 4. Shewing, If one member suffer, all the rest suffer with it;
hence the Spirit resembles the Church to a Body, Rom. 12. and 1 Cor. changed. 12. Ephesians 4. Showing, If one member suffer, all the rest suffer with it;
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There is matter to renew that old Complaint, All seek their own things, but few the things of Christ, Phil. 2. 21. Which is contrair to that Precept, 1 Cor. 10. 14. Seek not every one their own things,
There is matter to renew that old Complaint, All seek their own things, but few the things of christ, Philip 2. 21. Which is contrair to that Precept, 1 Cor. 10. 14. Seek not every one their own things,
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too many like that old fat Monk, of whom it is storied, that stroaking down his Breast and his Belly, said, Modo hic sit bene, providing it be well with himself, cared little how the World went about him;
too many like that old fat Monk, of whom it is storied, that stroking down his Breast and his Belly, said, Modo hic sit bene, providing it be well with himself, cared little how the World went about him;
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First, Selfishness is the most common Sin in the World, look either to Church or State, to Magistrats or Ministers, to High or to Low, ye may discover much of the prevalent influence of Selfishness.
First, Selfishness is the most Common since in the World, look either to Church or State, to Magistrates or Ministers, to High or to Low, you may discover much of the prevalent influence of Selfishness.
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Isa. 5. 8. Others so intent on their Honour, and rising in the world, that they care not though they rise by the Blood and Ruine of them that stand in their way;
Isaiah 5. 8. Others so intent on their Honour, and rising in the world, that they care not though they rise by the Blood and Ruin of them that stand in their Way;
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Sometimes Men may pretend to the reforming of Abuses, rectifying or preventing. Disorders, when Envy and Discontent, the casting down others, and raising up themselves acteth them,
Sometime Men may pretend to the reforming of Abuses, rectifying or preventing. Disorders, when Envy and Discontent, the casting down Others, and raising up themselves Acts them,
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3ly. This surely is a hurtful evil, hurtful to others, and hurtful to our selves, it is an Enemy to all Societies being contrair to the end of Societie, to wit, the common Good,
3ly. This surely is a hurtful evil, hurtful to Others, and hurtful to our selves, it is an Enemy to all Societies being contrair to the end of Society, to wit, the Common Good,
And when they divide Interests from all men, all men divide Interests from them, for this is their Principle, that neglect of the Publick, is the way to be best preserved,
And when they divide Interests from all men, all men divide Interests from them, for this is their Principle, that neglect of the Public, is the Way to be best preserved,
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2ly. Let me beseech you (Dearly Beloved) labour for a Publick frame of Spirit, O imitat these Worthies in the Text, prefer Jerusalem to your Chief Joy, in your esteem, Desire,
2ly. Let me beseech you (Dearly beloved) labour for a Public frame of Spirit, Oh imitat these Worthies in the Text, prefer Jerusalem to your Chief Joy, in your esteem, Desire,
Is not this a more excellent End, than Selfish Interest, even the pleasing and glorisying of God in the promoting the Publick Good? O that I could prevail with you in this, it would surely be your great Advantage,
Is not this a more excellent End, than Selfish Interest, even the pleasing and glorisying of God in the promoting the Public Good? O that I could prevail with you in this, it would surely be your great Advantage,
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even to mind others, and the Publick Good, He pleased not himself, Rom. 15. 3. Let the same Mind be therefore in you, which was in Christ Jesus, who made himself of no Reputation.
even to mind Others, and the Public Good, He pleased not himself, Rom. 15. 3. Let the same Mind be Therefore in you, which was in christ jesus, who made himself of no Reputation.
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even the Death of the Cross. v. 8. 3ly. O but the Advantage of this would be unspeakable, if all of us were brought to this Temper, to mind the Publick Good, more than our own.
even the Death of the Cross. v. 8. 3ly. O but the Advantage of this would be unspeakable, if all of us were brought to this Temper, to mind the Public Good, more than our own.
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and all Societies, Kingdoms, Cities and Churches be in, if Self were denyed, and every one minded the Common and publick Good, above their own privat and personal Interest!
and all Societies, Kingdoms, Cities and Churches be in, if Self were denied, and every one minded the Common and public Good, above their own private and personal Interest!
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Next I say to this, the greatest point of humane Policie for preservation of Common-wealths and Societies were, that the Governor and Governed have no divided Interest,
Next I say to this, the greatest point of humane Policy for preservation of Commonwealths and Societies were, that the Governor and Governed have no divided Interest,
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2ly. Consider this would be each one of our particular Advantage, the good of your Families and Posterity depends on the good of the Publick, your own Honour is concerned in this.
2ly. Consider this would be each one of our particular Advantage, the good of your Families and Posterity depends on the good of the Public, your own Honour is concerned in this.
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Will you tell me, which of these two were a more desirable Inscription on a man's Tomb? Here lyes a man that for his Selfish ends, did his out most to ruine both Chruch and State.
Will you tell me, which of these two were a more desirable Inscription on a Man's Tomb? Here lies a man that for his Selfish ends, did his out most to ruin both Church and State.
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I shall but give you two Instances out of Plutarch, (See Plutarch's Politicks, page 39, 40. in Octavo, ) the one is of Cretinas the Magnesian and Hermias, betwixt whom there was great Animosity,
I shall but give you two Instances out of Plutarch, (See Plutarch's Politics, page 39, 40. in Octavo,) the one is of Cretins the Magnesian and Hermias, betwixt whom there was great Animosity,
The other instance is of Timesias Clazomenius, an excellent man, yet because he did inhance all the Government, he contracted the Envy and Hatred of the People, of which he was ignorant till one day,
The other instance is of Timesias Clazomenius, an excellent man, yet Because he did inhance all the Government, he contracted the Envy and Hatred of the People, of which he was ignorant till one day,
as he passed by some Children, who had catched a Bird in a Gin, and one of them bruising the Birds Head, crushed its Brains, the rest said to him, we wish thou had so bruised the Head of Timesias: the Children not knowing that Timesias was hearing them;
as he passed by Some Children, who had catched a Bird in a Gin, and one of them bruising the Birds Head, crushed its Brains, the rest said to him, we wish thou had so Bruised the Head of Timesias: the Children not knowing that Timesias was hearing them;
What shall I do to attain this publick frame of Spirit, that I may be of a temper, to prefer Jerusalem to my chief joy? First, I beseech you, Sirs, meditat seriously on the Motives, I layed before before you, at this time,
What shall I do to attain this public frame of Spirit, that I may be of a temper, to prefer Jerusalem to my chief joy? First, I beseech you, Sirs, meditate seriously on the Motives, I laid before before you, At this time,
2. Pray much to God for this Frame, he is the Giver of all good Gifts, he giveth liberally and upbraideth not, Ja. 1. v. 5, 17. 3. Labour for more love to God, and love to your Neighbours;
2. prey much to God for this Frame, he is the Giver of all good Gifts, he gives liberally and upbraideth not, Ja. 1. v. 5, 17. 3. Labour for more love to God, and love to your Neighbours;
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if there were more Catholick Charly, more sincere love to God above all, and more Charity to our Neighbours, it would make us to seek more the Publck Good, than our own.
if there were more Catholic Charly, more sincere love to God above all, and more Charity to our Neighbours, it would make us to seek more the Publck Good, than our own.
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Next you may ask, What shall we do for the Publick Good? there are some things, that even the meanest, in their most privat Capacity, may do for the publick Good;
Next you may ask, What shall we do for the Public Good? there Are Some things, that even the Meanest, in their most private Capacity, may do for the public Good;
other things more incumbent to the Honourable Members of the High Court of Parliament, that they may do for the publick Good. 1: Some things the meanest in their most privat Capacity may do for the publick Good.
other things more incumbent to the Honourable Members of the High Court of Parliament, that they may do for the public Good. 1: some things the Meanest in their most private Capacity may do for the public Good.
The meanest of all may, 1. Pray for the Publick, this is our Duty, Psal. 122. 6. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palaces, pray for this;
The Meanest of all may, 1. prey for the Public, this is our Duty, Psalm 122. 6. prey for the peace of Jerusalem, peace be within thy walls and Prosperity within thy palaces, pray for this;
O, peace with God quiets all, tranquillus Dei tranquillat omnia. Job 34. 29. If he give quietness, who then can make trouble? O therefore make peace with God, this all of us should endeavour after.
Oh, peace with God quiets all, tranquillus Dei tranquillat omnia. Job 34. 29. If he give quietness, who then can make trouble? Oh Therefore make peace with God, this all of us should endeavour After.
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3. I recommend to you for the publick Good, turn away every one of you from that which may obstruct the publick Good, every one of you adds Fewel to the Fire, to the common Fire.
3. I recommend to you for the public Good, turn away every one of you from that which may obstruct the public Good, every one of you adds Fuel to the Fire, to the Common Fire.
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Remember to turn from your Provocations, your iniquities separat between you and your God, your sins hides his face from you, Isa. 59. 2. your iniquities turns away good things from you, Jer. 5. 25. Therefore turn every one of you from the evil of your way, away with Pride and Vanity, away with Unrighteouness and Ungodliness, away with Filthiness and Drukenness, with Injustice and Oppression,
remember to turn from your Provocations, your iniquities separate between you and your God, your Sins hides his face from you, Isaiah 59. 2. your iniquities turns away good things from you, Jer. 5. 25. Therefore turn every one of you from the evil of your Way, away with Pride and Vanity, away with Unrighteousness and Ungodliness, away with Filthiness and Drunkenness, with Injustice and Oppression,
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4. I beseech these in the most privat Capacity, Labour what ye can to get these things that contribute for the Establishing and Settlement of Church and State;
4. I beseech these in the most private Capacity, Labour what you can to get these things that contribute for the Establishing and Settlement of Church and State;
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It is storied of Themistocles and Aristides the Athenians, when sent upon a publick Work, they agreed well, notwithstanding of any privat Animofitie that was betwixt them.
It is storied of Themistocles and Aristides the Athenians, when sent upon a public Work, they agreed well, notwithstanding of any private Animofitie that was betwixt them.
Come says Aristides, let us lay aside our Differences, and leave them upon the Borders of the Athenians, tho we should be necessitat to take them up again, when the Work is done.
Come Says Aristides, let us lay aside our Differences, and leave them upon the Borders of the Athenians, though we should be necessitat to take them up again, when the Work is done.
O study by your Example and Authority, to Disgrace and Suppress all Debauchery and Impiety in the Countrie and Armies, remember that Word, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Him that honoureth me I will honour,
O study by your Exampl and authority, to Disgrace and Suppress all Debauchery and Impiety in the Country and Armies, Remember that Word, 1 Sam. 2. 30. Him that Honoureth me I will honour,
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Isa. 9. 13, 14. Bestir your selves, noble Patriots, O studie by your own Example to disgrace the hatefull Sins of Cursing and Swearing, of Filthiness and Drunkenness, of Pride and of Oppression,
Isaiah 9. 13, 14. Bestir your selves, noble Patriots, Oh study by your own Exampl to disgrace the hateful Sins of Cursing and Swearing, of Filthiness and drunkenness, of Pride and of Oppression,
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Certainly it is a shame for those, who stand up for a holy Religion, to be leading filthy lives, Cursing and Damming on the Streets ▪ Drinking and Debauching, &c. I beseech you restrain these.
Certainly it is a shame for those, who stand up for a holy Religion, to be leading filthy lives, Cursing and Damming on the Streets ▪ Drinking and Debauching, etc. I beseech you restrain these.
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This is a choice mean to promote Piety, and to suppress Sin. I recommend to you that word of Artaxerxes, Ezra 7. 23. Whatsoever is commanded by the God of Heaven, let it be done diligently for the house of the God of Heaven,
This is a choice mean to promote Piety, and to suppress Sin. I recommend to you that word of Artaxerxes, Ezra 7. 23. Whatsoever is commanded by the God of Heaven, let it be done diligently for the house of the God of Heaven,
and tho there ought to be a due zeal against Error and Vice, yet I am confident there shall be that due moderation, which the Gospel prescribes, used toward all that are Pious and Orthodox, that shall be satisfying and pleasing to every one that loveth truth and holiness:
and though there ought to be a due zeal against Error and Vice, yet I am confident there shall be that due moderation, which the Gospel prescribes, used towards all that Are Pious and Orthodox, that shall be satisfying and pleasing to every one that loves truth and holiness:
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I am sorry for the sufferings of any, but if any had designed a representation of their suffering, I wish it had wanted that Gall and Venome against the Civil Government, wherewith some Pamphlets are filled,
I am sorry for the sufferings of any, but if any had designed a representation of their suffering, I wish it had wanted that Gall and Venom against the Civil Government, wherewith Some Pamphlets Are filled,
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and that there had been more Candor, Ingenuity, and Honesty, used in relating matters of Fact, the want of which perhaps may occasion such a search as may discover, that the sufferings of some, has been rather the effect of their own scandalous sins, than of others hands:
and that there had been more Candor, Ingenuity, and Honesty, used in relating matters of Fact, the want of which perhaps may occasion such a search as may discover, that the sufferings of Some, has been rather the Effect of their own scandalous Sins, than of Others hands:
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or consent to be obtruded on an unwilling people (as it was in most places of the West) I had rather beg my Fraught to have carried me over to America, to Preach to a willing People:
or consent to be obtruded on an unwilling people (as it was in most places of the West) I had rather beg my Fraught to have carried me over to America, to Preach to a willing People:
4. As I beseech you to advance Holiness toward God, so endeavour to promove Righteousness toward man, that in all Courts of Judicature, there may be such Judges as are mentioned, Exod. 18. 21. Men fearing God, loving truth, and hating covetousness;
4. As I beseech you to advance Holiness towards God, so endeavour to promove Righteousness towards man, that in all Courts of Judicature, there may be such Judges as Are mentioned, Exod 18. 21. Men fearing God, loving truth, and hating covetousness;
and have no respect of persons in Judgment, for they judge for the Lord; and provide, as much as in you lyeth, that there be no partiality, nor perverting,
and have no respect of Persons in Judgement, for they judge for the Lord; and provide, as much as in you lies, that there be no partiality, nor perverting,
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yet I must crave leave to represent unto you the case, especially of some Northern parts, some are ravaged and spoiled with some barbarous Highlanders,
yet I must crave leave to represent unto you the case, especially of Some Northern parts, Some Are ravaged and spoiled with Some barbarous Highlanders,
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Ye that settled the Government, will ye not uphold it? and study the safety of the Countrey under it? If this ruine fall under your hand, it may ruine Posterity, ruine Religion,
You that settled the Government, will you not uphold it? and study the safety of the Country under it? If this ruin fallen under your hand, it may ruin Posterity, ruin Religion,
and prove a great grief of heart to you, that are wanting of doing your duty, while it is in the power of your hand to do it, Eccl. 9. 10. I presume not to prescribe Methods to you,
and prove a great grief of heart to you, that Are wanting of doing your duty, while it is in the power of your hand to do it, Ecclesiastes 9. 10. I presume not to prescribe Methods to you,
and the case of the Children of some Great Ones now abroad, at Popish Schools. It may be worth your Consideration, what may be done, to recover and reduce them,
and the case of the Children of Some Great Ones now abroad, At Popish Schools. It may be worth your Consideration, what may be done, to recover and reduce them,
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And therefore as ye ▪ would not have grief in your Heart, for neglect of it, at Death and Judgment, improve Seasons and Opportunities for doing good.
And Therefore as you ▪ would not have grief in your Heart, for neglect of it, At Death and Judgement, improve Seasons and Opportunities for doing good.
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I leave one Word with you, Esth. 4. 13, 14. It is Mordecai's Word to Esther, Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thy self, thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews;
I leave one Word with you, Esth. 4. 13, 14. It is Mordecai's Word to Esther, Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thy self, thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the jews;
