IT is a common guise at mariages, that the friends of the maried, do present them with gifts, to hansell (as they call it) their entrance into that estate,
IT is a Common guise At marriages, that the Friends of the married, do present them with Gifts, to handsel (as they call it) their Entrance into that estate,
Being therefore invited as a friend to these Nuptialls, and withall intreated as a Minister, to season the busines with some word of exhortation, I thought it best to conforme my selfe (in this) to custome;
Being Therefore invited as a friend to these Nuptials, and withal entreated as a Minister, to season the business with Some word of exhortation, I Thought it best to conform my self (in this) to custom;
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I shall recommend vnto you who are now entring vpon the world (if you please to entertaine it) such an implement, which shall (like the Arke to Obed-edom ) bring a blessing vpon you and all yours,
I shall recommend unto you who Are now entering upon the world (if you please to entertain it) such an implement, which shall (like the Ark to Obed-edom) bring a blessing upon you and all yours,
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and assure you of that which all the wealth in the world cannot ascertaine, namely, that although you should double the age of Methushelah, yet you should neuer want a competency to maintaine you.
and assure you of that which all the wealth in the world cannot ascertain, namely, that although you should double the age of Methuselah, yet you should never want a competency to maintain you.
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and the surest stocke for you to begin vpon, so I shall also teach that which shall bee for the best behoofe of euery one in this Assembly, that so none may goe away vnspoken to.
and the Surest stock for you to begin upon, so I shall also teach that which shall be for the best behoof of every one in this Assembly, that so none may go away unspoken to.
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more largely, it is that ample authority, and vnlimited soueraignty, which God hath and exerciseth ouer all his creatures, both in heauen and in earth; wherof is mention Psal. 103.19. The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heauens:
more largely, it is that ample Authority, and unlimited sovereignty, which God hath and Exerciseth over all his creatures, both in heaven and in earth; whereof is mention Psalm 103.19. The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens:
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God according to the election of grace hath called out some from the rest of mankind, whom hee will saue, all that is done for the good of these is the kingdom of Christ.
God according to the election of grace hath called out Some from the rest of mankind, whom he will save, all that is done for the good of these is the Kingdom of christ.
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This kingdome is considerable either as it is in gathering and sitting in this life, (and is termed so the kingdome of grace) or as it is in accomplishment in the life to come, (and so is called the kingdome of glory.) And this is the kingdome of God properly intended here;
This Kingdom is considerable either as it is in gathering and sitting in this life, (and is termed so the Kingdom of grace) or as it is in accomplishment in the life to come, (and so is called the Kingdom of glory.) And this is the Kingdom of God properly intended Here;
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Know we this brifely that by it here, is not ment that essentiall righteousnes whereby God is in him selfe righteous, which righteousnes somtime betokeneth his truth and fidelitie in the performance of his promises (as 2. Tim. 4.8. 1 Ioh. 1.9.) sometimes his iustnes and vprightnesse in the administration of the world, which is that doing right which Abraham spake of ,
Know we this brifely that by it Here, is not meant that essential righteousness whereby God is in him self righteous, which righteousness sometime Betokeneth his truth and Fidis in the performance of his promises (as 2. Tim. 4.8. 1 John 1.9.) sometime his justness and uprightness in the administration of the world, which is that doing right which Abraham spoke of,
This is called Gods righteousnes, because as it is acceptable to God, so it is wholy wrought in man by God through Christ, man conferring nothing therevnto.
This is called God's righteousness, Because as it is acceptable to God, so it is wholly wrought in man by God through christ, man conferring nothing thereunto.
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Now out of this righteousnes, by which a man is iustified before GOD, streameth another which discouereth it selfe by the fruits of righteousnes before men;
Now out of this righteousness, by which a man is justified before GOD, streameth Another which Discovereth it self by the fruits of righteousness before men;
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For those whom the Lord by the righteousnesse of faith dischargeth from the damnation of sin, the same he sets at liberty by his spirit from the dominion of sin;
For those whom the Lord by the righteousness of faith dischargeth from the damnation of since, the same he sets At liberty by his Spirit from the dominion of since;
For to seeke the kingdome of God, is to seeke the righteousnes of God, that is, to seeke a passage through grace into glory, is to endeuour to be accepted as righteous before God by Iesus Christ,
For to seek the Kingdom of God, is to seek the righteousness of God, that is, to seek a passage through grace into glory, is to endeavour to be accepted as righteous before God by Iesus christ,
And this interpretation wipeth away that base calumny which Maldonate the Iesuit in his Comment vpon this place vseth against Caluin. Caluin saith that righteousnesse may indifferently be referred either to God or to kingdome; wherevpon the Iesuits triumph,
And this Interpretation wipeth away that base calumny which Maldonate the Iesuit in his Comment upon this place uses against Calvin. Calvin Says that righteousness may indifferently be referred either to God or to Kingdom; whereupon the Iesuits triumph,
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God, and the kingdome of God require one and the same righteousnes. And now hauing (as it were) paued a way for that which I am to deliuer, by giuing the sense of the words, I come to that which is the doctrine of this place; which is.
God, and the Kingdom of God require one and the same righteousness. And now having (as it were) paved a Way for that which I am to deliver, by giving the sense of the words, I come to that which is the Doctrine of this place; which is.
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and stretched, and enlarged many waies, what you shall eate, what you shall drinke, wherewith you shall bee clothed, you extend your desires like Hell which cannot be satisfied,
and stretched, and enlarged many ways, what you shall eat, what you shall drink, wherewith you shall be clothed, you extend your Desires like Hell which cannot be satisfied,
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Behold God offers you a Kingdome, the glorie whereof (if you had eyes to see it) is able to dimme and to obscure all the glittering pompe of all earthly Kingdomes, to the meanest subiect therof:
Behold God offers you a Kingdom, the glory whereof (if you had eyes to see it) is able to dim and to Obscure all the glittering pomp of all earthly Kingdoms, to the Meanest Subject thereof:
what else but this endeauour and care for heauenly things, can bee intended in these terms of seeking for wisedome, and knowledge as siluer, of searching for it as for treasure , of taking the kingdome of heauen by force , of pressing into it , of labouring for the meate which endureth to euerlasting life , of striuing to enter in at the straite gate , of running to obtaine , of following hard toward the marke,
what Else but this endeavour and care for heavenly things, can be intended in these terms of seeking for Wisdom, and knowledge as silver, of searching for it as for treasure, of taking the Kingdom of heaven by force, of pressing into it, of labouring for the meat which Endureth to everlasting life, of striving to enter in At the strait gate, of running to obtain, of following hard towards the mark,
what is here ment in all these but that seeking for the kingdome of God and his righteousnesse, which is here perswaded? Is not this that treasure hid in the field, that pearle of great price for the parchase wherof all is sold , was not this it which Moses valued more then the treasures of Egypt ,
what is Here meant in all these but that seeking for the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, which is Here persuaded? Is not this that treasure hid in the field, that pearl of great price for the parchase whereof all is sold, was not this it which Moses valued more then the treasures of Egypt,
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the Deuill had hope to preuaile euen with Christ with the offer of Kingdomes , the addition of, God, (the kingdome of God) addeth to the dignitie, what thoughts are able to reach to the excellency of such a Kingdome, to which God is entitled? The kingdomes of the earth will endure no partners, there is one onely King, all the rest be subiects.
the devil had hope to prevail even with christ with the offer of Kingdoms, the addition of, God, (the Kingdom of God) adds to the dignity, what thoughts Are able to reach to the excellency of such a Kingdom, to which God is entitled? The kingdoms of the earth will endure no partners, there is one only King, all the rest be Subjects.
and they shall each haue a crowne of righteousnesse at the day of his appearing . Let vs looke a little, vpon the particular excellency of each degree of this kingdom.
and they shall each have a crown of righteousness At the day of his appearing. Let us look a little, upon the particular excellency of each degree of this Kingdom.
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Glorious things are spoken of thee (saith Dauid) thou cittie of God , It is the ioy of the whole earth, the Cittie of the great King, in the palaces whereof God is knowne for a refuge , the members of it, are an holy nation, a selected company , the people that dwell therein shall haue their iniquitie forgiuen , they are as the first fruits of his Creatures , they which wrong them, euill shall come vpon them saith the Lord , God giueth his Angells charge ouer them ,
Glorious things Are spoken of thee (Says David) thou City of God, It is the joy of the Whole earth, the city of the great King, in the palaces whereof God is known for a refuge, the members of it, Are an holy Nation, a selected company, the people that dwell therein shall have their iniquity forgiven, they Are as the First fruits of his Creatures, they which wrong them, evil shall come upon them Says the Lord, God gives his Angels charge over them,
when as the things, which neither eye hath seene, nor eare heard, neither haue entred into the heart of man, God hath prepared for them that loue him ? This I may say in a word that looke what difference there is in proportion betwixt the Cope of heauen,
when as the things, which neither eye hath seen, nor ear herd, neither have entered into the heart of man, God hath prepared for them that love him? This I may say in a word that look what difference there is in proportion betwixt the Cope of heaven,
and the earth, which respectiuely to it, is but as a pricke in the midst of a Center, the same and much more there is betwixt the glory of all the kingdomes of the world vnited together (if it were possible) into one,
and the earth, which respectively to it, is but as a prick in the midst of a Centre, the same and much more there is betwixt the glory of all the kingdoms of the world united together (if it were possible) into one,
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Now shall not such a thing as this bee reputed worthy of our best care? What doe men many times to obtaine a corruptible crowne , Strange things are done out of the desire and hope of kingdomes.
Now shall not such a thing as this be reputed worthy of our best care? What do men many times to obtain a corruptible crown, Strange things Are done out of the desire and hope of kingdoms.
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asked of the Astrologers what her sonne should come vnto, & was told that he should raigne, but kill his mother, said she, Let him kill me so he may be King:
asked of the Astrologers what her son should come unto, & was told that he should Reign, but kill his mother, said she, Let him kill me so he may be King:
Now the righteousnesse heere spoken of, it is excellent too, else why doth the holy Ghost call it a robe of righteousnesse, and a garment of saluation, with which who so is clad is decked like a bridgrome,
Now the righteousness Here spoken of, it is excellent too, Else why does the holy Ghost call it a robe of righteousness, and a garment of salvation, with which who so is clad is decked like a bridegroom,
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The necessitie in a word is such, that without admittance into this Kingdome, without partaking of this righteousnesse there is no possibility for a mans soule to bee saued in the day of Christ.
The necessity in a word is such, that without admittance into this Kingdom, without partaking of this righteousness there is no possibility for a men soul to be saved in the day of christ.
and now, what saith Christ? What shall it profit a man, though hee should winne the whole world and loose his owne soule , were it not better for a man that hee had neuer been borne,
and now, what Says christ? What shall it profit a man, though he should win the Whole world and lose his own soul, were it not better for a man that he had never been born,
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If it be necessarie for a man to seeke to be saued, it is necessary to seeke the present and future good of his soule by laying the foundation of his hope of glory, vpon his now being in the state of grace.
If it be necessary for a man to seek to be saved, it is necessary to seek the present and future good of his soul by laying the Foundation of his hope of glory, upon his now being in the state of grace.
The reproofe is of the generall, yea and the intollerable neglect of that, in which (according as hath been shewed) there ought to bee such an especiall care.
The reproof is of the general, yea and the intolerable neglect of that, in which (according as hath been showed) there ought to be such an especial care.
Mens ordinarie carriage in and about the matters of the soule, in and about this Kingdome of God, and his righteousnesse, sauoureth of an opinion, that either it is one of the most needlesse,
Mens ordinary carriage in and about the matters of the soul, in and about this Kingdom of God, and his righteousness, savoureth of an opinion, that either it is one of the most needless,
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If it were indeed the most superfluous businesse and such as did aske the lest labour for performance, I do not see how there could bee lesse diligence and more cold endeuours bestowed about it then there is.
If it were indeed the most superfluous business and such as did ask the lest labour for performance, I do not see how there could be less diligence and more cold endeavours bestowed about it then there is.
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before hee can meete with one, who throughly and to the purpose seekes the kingdome of God and the appurtenances thereunto? For one serious and deep thought, about matters of an heauenly nature, we haue euen thousands about these three worldly specialties mentioned by Saint Iohn The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
before he can meet with one, who thoroughly and to the purpose seeks the Kingdom of God and the appurtenances thereunto? For one serious and deep Thought, about matters of an heavenly nature, we have even thousands about these three worldly specialties mentioned by Saint John The lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
for the improuement of his commoditie, for the tickling and feeding of his delight, for the vpholding of that which hee termes his reputation among men.
for the improvement of his commodity, for the tickling and feeding of his delight, for the upholding of that which he terms his reputation among men.
It is a rare thing, when an earthly businesse, especially when it carrieth an appearance and a probable shew of some quicke and sensible aduantage is made to giue place, that so a meanes of good and edifying to the soule, may be entertained,
It is a rare thing, when an earthly business, especially when it Carrieth an appearance and a probable show of Some quick and sensible advantage is made to give place, that so a means of good and edifying to the soul, may be entertained,
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as if they were only of the By, and matters of the world are plyed with that egernesse, with that industry, with that intention both of minde and body,
as if they were only of thee By, and matters of the world Are plied with that eagerness, with that industry, with that intention both of mind and body,
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nay which may quickly hazard him in the principall, and in the meane time to put that to an aduenture which concernes the eternall good of his soule and body, can wee deuise what one name to giue it which may serue to expresse the grossenesse of it as it is? vnderstand yee vnwise among the people,
nay which may quickly hazard him in the principal, and in the mean time to put that to an adventure which concerns the Eternal good of his soul and body, can we devise what one name to give it which may serve to express the grossness of it as it is? understand ye unwise among the people,
and ye fooles when will you be wise? with what charme might a man deuise to coniure out this retch-lesse and vnworthy spirit, which makes Hell to enlarge it selfe, by daily carrying headlong into it such a world of soules.
and you Fools when will you be wise? with what charm might a man devise to conjure out this retchless and unworthy Spirit, which makes Hell to enlarge it self, by daily carrying headlong into it such a world of Souls.
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Let me entreat you, to doe your selues euery one that right, as to consider your selues concerning this, to see whether this bee not your very fault, that you faile in care for the things that concerne the Kingdome of God, and that in you a base hungry care,
Let me entreat you, to do your selves every one that right, as to Consider your selves Concerning this, to see whither this be not your very fault, that you fail in care for the things that concern the Kingdom of God, and that in you a base hungry care,
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and if it be so, then, say not to me as Ahab to Eliah, hast thou found mee ô mine enemie? but rather as Dauid did to Abigail, Blessed bee the Lord God of Israel which hath sent thee this day to reproue me .
and if it be so, then, say not to me as Ahab to Elijah, hast thou found me o mine enemy? but rather as David did to Abigail, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel which hath sent thee this day to reprove me.
and that some such law of grace were in my lips, that I might be among you this day as was Barnabas at Antioch , vpon whose words of exhortation much people ioyned themselues vnto the Lord.
and that Some such law of grace were in my lips, that I might be among you this day as was Barnabas At Antioch, upon whose words of exhortation much people joined themselves unto the Lord.
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if there needed much Rhetorique, to worke a sicke man, to be willing to haue health, a poore man to bee willing to be made rich, a condemned man to bee willing to receiue a pardon;
if there needed much Rhetoric, to work a sick man, to be willing to have health, a poor man to be willing to be made rich, a condemned man to be willing to receive a pardon;
And yet such an auersnes is in our nature vnto good, and so senselesse are we of the best things, that a Preacher in his meditations, is in no one thing driuen to so great a straite,
And yet such an auersnes is in our nature unto good, and so senseless Are we of the best things, that a Preacher in his meditations, is in no one thing driven to so great a strait,
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a few words should perswade vs, Preachers should haue small neede to importune vs, and call to vs as Paul to them at Listra, O men why do ye these things , O yee house of Israel why will ye die ,
a few words should persuade us, Preachers should have small need to importune us, and call to us as Paul to them At Lystra, Oh men why do you these things, Oh ye house of Israel why will you die,
you that haue bin vtterly carelesse herein, & haue scarse bestowed one earnest thought vpon the things that concerne your soules, beginne now at the last to be more aduised, do not any longer leaue this businesse to an hazard,
you that have been utterly careless herein, & have scarce bestowed one earnest Thought upon the things that concern your Souls, begin now At the last to be more advised, do not any longer leave this business to an hazard,
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Betwixt the not finding of this Kingdome and the falling irrecouerablie into the Kingdome of eternall darknes, with the Deuill and his Angels, there is no third.
Betwixt the not finding of this Kingdom and the falling irrecoverably into the Kingdom of Eternal darkness, with the devil and his Angels, there is not third.
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and know that vnlesse you be well acquainted with this, what a deale of businesse, what inquiry, what striuing doth accompany religion, you are yet farre from the kingdome of God.
and know that unless you be well acquainted with this, what a deal of business, what inquiry, what striving does accompany Religion, you Are yet Far from the Kingdom of God.
He that cannot say out of personall experience, what an hard & laborious taske it is to be a Christian, hee shall neuer make me belieue that he hath any thing in him, saue a forme of godlinesse.
He that cannot say out of personal experience, what an hard & laborious task it is to be a Christian, he shall never make me believe that he hath any thing in him, save a Form of godliness.
Redeeme we as much time as possibly we may for this one thing, let vs abridge our selues rather in our outward profits and the pursuit of them, let vs rather want opportunities for our sports, let all other things go to wrack rather then this one businesse should not be forwarded.
redeem we as much time as possibly we may for this one thing, let us abridge our selves rather in our outward profits and the pursuit of them, let us rather want opportunities for our sports, let all other things go to wrack rather then this one business should not be forwarded.
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My direction therfore shal be reached out to two things, 1. Where to seeke this kingdome, this righteousnesse. 2. How to know and bee assured that wee haue found it.
My direction Therefore shall be reached out to two things, 1. Where to seek this Kingdom, this righteousness. 2. How to know and be assured that we have found it.
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If you are affected with the loue of the commodity spoken of hitherto, you will bee glad to vnderstand where to inquire it and how to bee resolued, that you haue attained it.
If you Are affected with the love of the commodity spoken of hitherto, you will be glad to understand where to inquire it and how to be resolved, that you have attained it.
both the one and the other must be sought in the preaching of the Gospell, which is proued by this that the Gospell is called the Gospell of the kingdome ,
both the one and the other must be sought in the preaching of the Gospel, which is proved by this that the Gospel is called the Gospel of the Kingdom,
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which two texts (not to insist vpon any more) shew plainely that hee who aimes at the Kingdome of God, and at the righteousnesse of God, must seeke it in the Gospel.
which two texts (not to insist upon any more) show plainly that he who aims At the Kingdom of God, and At the righteousness of God, must seek it in the Gospel.
It is their office like Iohn-Baptist, to prepare by repentance to a kingdome , and to declare to a man his righteousnesse , viz. how being vile in himselfe, he may stand and be presented righteous before God. These things are plaine:
It is their office like Iohn-Baptist, to prepare by Repentance to a Kingdom, and to declare to a man his righteousness, viz. how being vile in himself, he may stand and be presented righteous before God. These things Are plain:
God entending to call his elect out of the power of darknesse into the kingdome of his deare sonne, hath appointed Pastors and Teachers for their gathering ,
God intending to call his elect out of the power of darkness into the Kingdom of his deer son, hath appointed Pastors and Teachers for their gathering,
and meaning to make them to become the righteousnes of God through Christ hath sent thē as Embassadors to beseech, to pray, to treat with them in this businesse ,
and meaning to make them to become the righteousness of God through christ hath sent them as ambassadors to beseech, to pray, to Treat with them in this business,
when I mention this meanes, I exclude not prayer (as some account those that are so much for preaching to be enemies vnto prayer) I shut not out the sacrament, I perswade not a neglect of reading,
when I mention this means, I exclude not prayer (as Some account those that Are so much for preaching to be enemies unto prayer) I shut not out the sacrament, I persuade not a neglect of reading,
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But whosoeuer he is, that thinkes he may well enough finde out the kingdom of God and his righteousnesse in the neglect or disregard of the word preached, accounting that of no simple necessitie to that end,
But whosoever he is, that thinks he may well enough find out the Kingdom of God and his righteousness in the neglect or disregard of the word preached, accounting that of no simple necessity to that end,
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and so neuer striues to enioy it, when hee wants it, nor cares to make the best vse of it when hee enioyeth it, let that man make what shew hee will of deuotion, of respect to prayer, of honor to the Sacrament, of reuerence to reading, he doth vtterly beguile his own soule,
and so never strives to enjoy it, when he Wants it, nor Cares to make the best use of it when he Enjoyeth it, let that man make what show he will of devotion, of respect to prayer, of honour to the Sacrament, of Reverence to reading, he does utterly beguile his own soul,
it was truely deliuered of him who said that it is impossible to finde out that which is sought by a wrong way, and I am sure the mouth of the Lord hath sanctified besides this no way,
it was truly Delivered of him who said that it is impossible to find out that which is sought by a wrong Way, and I am sure the Mouth of the Lord hath sanctified beside this no Way,
and against the forsakers of this path, I may as boldly denounce that of the Psalm; such as do turne aside by their crooked waies them shall the Lord leade with the workers of iniquitie Ps. 125.5., they do but waite vpon lying vanities and forsake their owne mercy .
and against the forsakers of this path, I may as boldly denounce that of the Psalm; such as do turn aside by their crooked ways them shall the Lord lead with the workers of iniquity Ps. 125.5., they do but wait upon lying vanities and forsake their own mercy.
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that oyle of gladnesse which was poured vpon Christ by which he was made the King ouer Gods elect, is like the oyle poured vpon Aaron, which streamed thence to his beard,
that oil of gladness which was poured upon christ by which he was made the King over God's elect, is like the oil poured upon Aaron, which streamed thence to his beard,
and are Kings not only in respect of triumphing with him, ouer Sathan, but in respect of a conquest they haue ouer thēselues, their flesh with the affections and lusts being crucified,
and Are Kings not only in respect of triumphing with him, over Sathan, but in respect of a conquest they have over themselves, their Flesh with the affections and Lustiest being Crucified,
Hee that is brought within the compasse of this kingdome by the power of the Gospell, is in some measure discharged from this seruitude ( for where the spirit of God is, there is liberty ) and though he bee not straight way come to that absolutenesse of soueragnety ouer himselfe, that there is in him no rebellion of the law of his flesh against God,
He that is brought within the compass of this Kingdom by the power of the Gospel, is in Some measure discharged from this servitude (for where the Spirit of God is, there is liberty) and though he be not straight Way come to that absoluteness of soueragnety over himself, that there is in him no rebellion of the law of his Flesh against God,
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and wouldest thou know, whether thou hast found that which thou intendest, and so maist with comfort say with Deborah, to thy selfe, O my soule thou hast marched valiantly;
and Wouldst thou know, whither thou hast found that which thou intendest, and so Mayest with Comfort say with Deborah, to thy self, Oh my soul thou hast marched valiantly;
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art thou dragged and drawne into euill as a captiue or dost thou follow as a willing Seruant? Canst thou truely say before God with whom there is no dissembling, that the euill thou doest is that which thou wouldest not doe,
art thou dragged and drawn into evil as a captive or dost thou follow as a willing Servant? Canst thou truly say before God with whom there is no dissembling, that the evil thou dost is that which thou Wouldst not do,
and art therfore still wrastling and combating with thine owne vnruly motions, striuing if by any meanes thou maiest be able to ouermaster them, I say to thee the Kingdome of God is within thee, and thou hast found the thing which thou hast sought for.
and art Therefore still wrestling and combating with thine own unruly motions, striving if by any means thou Mayest be able to overmaster them, I say to thee the Kingdom of God is within thee, and thou hast found the thing which thou hast sought for.
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so that thine owne corruption is no burthen to thee, thou maintainest no quarrell against it, thou contendest not with it, I say to thee, thou art a stranger from this kingdome:
so that thine own corruption is no burden to thee, thou maintainest no quarrel against it, thou Contendest not with it, I say to thee, thou art a stranger from this Kingdom:
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I could here insist vpon that perpetuall companion of being accepted righteous before God, through Christ, wch is called peace towards God; by which is meant inward comfort in the assurance of reconciliation with God through Iesus Christ.
I could Here insist upon that perpetual Companion of being accepted righteous before God, through christ, which is called peace towards God; by which is meant inward Comfort in the assurance of reconciliation with God through Iesus christ.
and by the grace of God, so hath his conuersation in the world, that he is not found to liue in the ordinarie practise of any one knowne speciall sinne.
and by the grace of God, so hath his Conversation in the world, that he is not found to live in the ordinary practice of any one known special sin.
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Let euery one therefore that would know touching himselfe, whether hee hath obtained to that righteousnesse by which a Sinner is acquitted before the Tribunall seate of God;
Let every one Therefore that would know touching himself, whither he hath obtained to that righteousness by which a Sinner is acquitted before the Tribunal seat of God;
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and may shine like a light in these naughtie times, that man hath found the righteousnesse of God. He that is altogether dissolute, walking in the waies of his owne heart,
and may shine like a Light in these naughty times, that man hath found the righteousness of God. He that is altogether dissolute, walking in the ways of his own heart,
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And thus I haue at last ended this vse, and so the first point touching the substance of the duty giuen in charge seeke yee first the kingdome of God and his righteousnesse.
And thus I have At last ended this use, and so the First point touching the substance of the duty given in charge seek ye First the Kingdom of God and his righteousness.
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first in ech day, and first in euery busines. First in each mans life. Remember thy Creator in the daies of thy youth Eccl. 12.1. It is good for a man to haue borne the yoke in his youth , euen a child must bee taught the trade of his way .
First in each day, and First in every business. First in each men life. remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth Ecclesiastes 12.1. It is good for a man to have born the yoke in his youth, even a child must be taught the trade of his Way.
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Was it not commendable in Iosiah that his heart was vpright before the Lord, when he was but eight yeares old ? was it not well that Timothy was trained vp in the knowledge of the Scripture from a childe ? If the first fruits be holy, is there not hope, that the whole lumpe will be so .
Was it not commendable in Josiah that his heart was upright before the Lord, when he was but eight Years old? was it not well that Timothy was trained up in the knowledge of the Scripture from a child? If the First fruits be holy, is there not hope, that the Whole lump will be so.
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Drunkards rise early to follow drunkennesse , and euil men imagine wickednes on their beds that as soone as the morning light is come they may practise it .
Drunkards rise early to follow Drunkenness, and evil men imagine wickedness on their Beds that as soon as the morning Light is come they may practise it.
3. It must bee first in each businesse. Our Sauiour would none of him, that would doe something else before he would giue attendance vpon his seruice .
3. It must be First in each business. Our Saviour would none of him, that would do something Else before he would give attendance upon his service.
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The Minister must make this first in his calling, preferring Gods matters and his busines before the aduancement of his owne personall affaires , nay before his owne life .
The Minister must make this First in his calling, preferring God's matters and his business before the advancement of his own personal affairs, nay before his own life.
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His first aime must be, as Gods in the first institution of marriage, the encreasing of Gods kingdome, the aduancement of Gods glory, by a godly seede and that he may keepe his vessell in holines and in honor .
His First aim must be, as God's in the First Institution of marriage, the increasing of God's Kingdom, the advancement of God's glory, by a godly seed and that he may keep his vessel in holiness and in honour.
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and to whom is all due if not to him from whom all comes? shall not hee haue the prime of our daies, the flower of our wit, the best and strength of all that is within vs, out of whose bountie we haue all, that we enioy? Well is it said, that God being the Ancient of daies, may pleade a kinde of seniority,
and to whom is all endue if not to him from whom all comes? shall not he have the prime of our days, the flower of our wit, the best and strength of all that is within us, out of whose bounty we have all, that we enjoy? Well is it said, that God being the Ancient of days, may plead a kind of seniority,
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or to sate himselfe, with the vanishing contentments of this life, but the end of euery mans comming into the world is, that by glorifying of God here, hee may lay vp in store a good foundation for the time to come.
or to sat himself, with the vanishing contentment's of this life, but the end of every men coming into the world is, that by glorifying of God Here, he may lay up in store a good Foundation for the time to come.
Now what man of ordinarie vnderstanding, but if he iourney into any place, hee will be sure to doe that first which is of most moment? Suppose a man were occasioned to trauell vp to London, to the Terme vpon on some triall of his estate, happily he is requested being there to performe some kindnesses for others,
Now what man of ordinary understanding, but if he journey into any place, he will be sure to do that First which is of most moment? Suppose a man were occasioned to travel up to London, to the Term upon on Some trial of his estate, happily he is requested being there to perform Some Kindnesses for Others,
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What saith our Sauiour? Is the seruant that hath beene abroad all day at worke, bid sit downe and waited on, assoone as he is come home? Is he not commanded to attend first vpon his master and so to tarrie till his turne comes ? How angry was God with the people, who tooke their owne contentment first, in seeling them houses,
What Says our Saviour? Is the servant that hath been abroad all day At work, bid fit down and waited on, As soon as he is come home? Is he not commanded to attend First upon his master and so to tarry till his turn comes? How angry was God with the people, who took their own contentment First, in seeling them houses,
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before they took in hād the repairing of his house , and how was the Prophet to exclaim vpon those who were wont to offer the lame & the sick among their cattle for a sacrifice ,
before they took in hand the repairing of his house, and how was the Prophet to exclaim upon those who were wont to offer the lame & the sick among their cattle for a sacrifice,
as if any thing had bin good inough for God? These things are types and shadowes, of that base vsage wch is to be seen in men towards God who seeme to account the very dregs & refuse of all to be good inough for him, of whom the best and the principall is not worthy.
as if any thing had been good enough for God? These things Are types and shadows, of that base usage which is to be seen in men towards God who seem to account the very dregs & refuse of all to be good enough for him, of whom the best and the principal is not worthy.
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In steed of seeking the kingdom of God and his righteousnes in the first part of life, what more vsuall then to prorogue & to put off this duty vntil the last act? That to which the dawning of a mans age is due, is posted off vntil the euening, men not considering how that folly (which as Salomon saith Prouerb. 22.15.) is bound in the heart of a childe, will,
In steed of seeking the Kingdom of God and his righteousness in the First part of life, what more usual then to prorogue & to put off this duty until the last act? That to which the dawning of a men age is due, is posted off until the evening, men not considering how that folly (which as Solomon Says Proverb. 22.15.) is bound in the heart of a child, will,
Me thinks when I espie an old man, that hath spent his younger daies in seeking of any thing rather then the thinges belonging to his soule, to bee to seeke how and which way to serue God aright and to be saued, hee is like one who hauing run out his youth in iollitie, is in the end put to his shifts and glad to begge for his liuing, when he is old.
Me thinks when I espy an old man, that hath spent his younger days in seeking of any thing rather then the things belonging to his soul, to be to seek how and which Way to serve God aright and to be saved, he is like one who having run out his youth in jollity, is in the end put to his shifts and glad to beg for his living, when he is old.
What a myserie, when one shall bring his hoare head in such extremitie to the graue? and farre greater it is when one (through the iust hand of God) shall as hee hath liued in vanitie,
What a misery, when one shall bring his hoar head in such extremity to the graven? and Far greater it is when one (through the just hand of God) shall as he hath lived in vanity,
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I omit to vrge that which is best knowne to each mans owne soule, touching priuate communings with the Lord & lifting vp the heart constantly towards him euery morning;
I omit to urge that which is best known to each men own soul, touching private communings with the Lord & lifting up the heart constantly towards him every morning;
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as where this euidence of seeking the kingdome of God first doth want, I belieue it would fare with many townes as it did with Egypt, in the night that Israel did depart, not an house (saith the text) in which there was not one dead .
as where this evidence of seeking the Kingdom of God First does want, I believe it would fare with many Towns as it did with Egypt, in the night that Israel did depart, not an house (Says the text) in which there was not one dead.
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Think on it all you masters of Families for your parts, and if you bee faultie, thinke whether to neglect this, can bee to seeke Gods kingdome first, and resolue that there shall not a day passe more before you do reforme it.
Think on it all you Masters of Families for your parts, and if you be faulty, think whither to neglect this, can be to seek God's Kingdom First, and resolve that there shall not a day pass more before you do reform it.
but this is the generall guise, vpholding of credit, aduancing of profit, pleasuring of friends, spiting of opposites, such things as those march in the foremost rancke, it is well if any thing, that concernes God and his seruice, come in dropping at the later end;
but this is the general guise, upholding of credit, advancing of profit, pleasuring of Friends, spiting of opposites, such things as those march in the foremost rank, it is well if any thing, that concerns God and his service, come in dropping At the later end;
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but where is he that makes this his first & chiefe busines? For one such Magistrate as Nehemiah that will lay all at the stake, that God may bee glorified by his gouernment,
but where is he that makes this his First & chief business? For one such Magistrate as Nehemiah that will lay all At the stake, that God may be glorified by his government,
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Many an one there is amongst vs, who if hee were demanded, friend why camest thou hither? what first moued thee to become a Minister? I belieue if he should tell (as we say) Gods truth, hee must confesse, it was more to liue then to labour, rather to gather sheaues into his owne barne,
Many an one there is among us, who if he were demanded, friend why camest thou hither? what First moved thee to become a Minister? I believe if he should tell (as we say) God's truth, he must confess, it was more to live then to labour, rather to gather sheaves into his own bairn,
then to draw the people of Christ, as so many chickens vnder his winges, it cannot bee thought that in his putting his hand to the Lords plough, hee sought for his righteousnes and his kingdome first of all.
then to draw the people of christ, as so many chickens under his wings, it cannot be Thought that in his putting his hand to the lords plough, he sought for his righteousness and his Kingdom First of all.
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& in particular vpon the now newly married, what was the first sought for matter in our seuerall choyces? what was the first question? what was the first inquiry? was it goods,
& in particular upon the now newly married, what was the First sought for matter in our several choices? what was the First question? what was the First inquiry? was it goods,
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or goodnesse, was it with what religion is the woman endewed, or with what portion is shee endowed? surely that which most mooues both parents in their direction and parties to bee married in their election, is rather portion and proportion,
or Goodness, was it with what Religion is the woman endued, or with what portion is she endowed? surely that which most moves both Parents in their direction and parties to be married in their election, is rather portion and proportion,
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and for euery particular day remember to beginne it priuately with the Lord, and if God giue you a familie let all your businesses take their beginning at some such ioint seruice,
and for every particular day Remember to begin it privately with the Lord, and if God give you a family let all your businesses take their beginning At Some such joint service,
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and if you haue failed in your proceedings hitherto, not being so carefull, touching the religion either of other as was fit, desire God that it may not be layed to your charge,
and if you have failed in your proceedings hitherto, not being so careful, touching the Religion either of other as was fit, desire God that it may not be laid to your charge,
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and stir vp your selues to make a kinde of recompence therein by a constant care more to seeke and more to esteeme a dramme of grace and a mite of sinceritie,
and stir up your selves to make a kind of recompense therein by a constant care more to seek and more to esteem a dram of grace and a mite of sincerity,
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Behold I will shew you a more excellent way, I preach ordinarily to you of a kingdome, I tell you of the righteousnes of God, seek you that in such sort and maner as you ought;
Behold I will show you a more excellent Way, I preach ordinarily to you of a Kingdom, I tell you of the righteousness of God, seek you that in such sort and manner as you ought;
but in such a proportion, as your heauenly father knowes to be conuenient. Look as the shadow followeth a man stil, which turneth his face toward the Sunne,
but in such a proportion, as your heavenly father knows to be convenient. Look as the shadow follows a man still, which turns his face towards the Sun,
What a world is there for this in holy Scripture? God long ago made a promise vnto Abraham, that if he would walke with him and be vpright (which is all one with that seeking here made mention of,) he would be a God to him,
What a world is there for this in holy Scripture? God long ago made a promise unto Abraham, that if he would walk with him and be upright (which is all one with that seeking Here made mention of,) he would be a God to him,
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Now how can a man be left destitute whose God the Lord is? who both knowes ones need (for all things are naked and open vnto his eyes ) and is all-sufficient;
Now how can a man be left destitute whose God the Lord is? who both knows ones need (for all things Are naked and open unto his eyes) and is All-sufficient;
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The earth is his and all that therein is , and whose loue passeth the loue of naturall parents? It is possible for a woman to forget her child, and not to haue compassion on the Sonne of her wombe,
The earth is his and all that therein is, and whose love passes the love of natural Parents? It is possible for a woman to forget her child, and not to have compassion on the Son of her womb,
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The like promise was after renued vnto Ioshua , and the Apostle teacheth euery beleeuer to account himselfe to haue an interest in it , I will not faile thee nor forsake thee.
The like promise was After renewed unto Ioshua, and the Apostle Teaches every believer to account himself to have an Interest in it, I will not fail thee nor forsake thee.
will he who will bestow a kingdome, not bestow necessary comforts for the outward man? Will he who giues Christ, not giue with him all things also ? Whom thinke wee to be respected by God, he that seeks his kingdome, or the foules of the ayre, the beasts of the forrest, the lillies of the field, to day fresh, to morrow in the fornace? Surely the seekers of his kingdome, are his chiefe treasure . He delights in them . He dwells with them .
will he who will bestow a Kingdom, not bestow necessary comforts for the outward man? Will he who gives christ, not give with him all things also? Whom think we to be respected by God, he that seeks his Kingdom, or the fowls of the air, the beasts of the forest, the lilies of the field, to day fresh, to morrow in the furnace? Surely the seekers of his Kingdom, Are his chief treasure. He delights in them. He dwells with them.
Consider then, He giues beasts foode, and the young Rauens that cry , he lookes after the sparrowes , he takes care for oxen , he clotheth the grasse .
Consider then, He gives beasts food, and the young Ravens that cry, he looks After the sparrows, he Takes care for oxen, he clotheth the grass.
He was borne in a poore estate, his mother could finde no roome in the Inne, it seemes shee was in want, otherwise money would haue commanded more respect.
He was born in a poor estate, his mother could find no room in the Inn, it seems she was in want, otherwise money would have commanded more respect.
see how God prouided, Shobi the sonne of Nahash, and Machir the sonne of Ammiel, and Barzelai brought wheat and barley & flower and beanes and parched corne .
see how God provided, Shobi the son of Nahash, and Machir the son of Ammiel, and Barzelai brought wheat and Barley & flower and beans and parched corn.
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The matter and point vndertaken here to be proued, is not, that they which seeke the kingdome of God and his righteousnes, shall neuer be poore, shall neuer be scanted for outward things, shall neuer be brought euen to a morsell of bread.
The matter and point undertaken Here to be proved, is not, that they which seek the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, shall never be poor, shall never be scanted for outward things, shall never be brought even to a morsel of bred.
But here is that, which is hence proued, that he whose heart is set to seeke the kingdome of God first and his righteousnes, though he may be afflicted,
But Here is that, which is hence proved, that he whose heart is Set to seek the Kingdom of God First and his righteousness, though he may be afflicted,
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though he may be cast downe, yet he shall not perish , he shall neuer be left comfortles , he shall alwaies haue a secret comfort to sweeten all his outward burdens.
though he may be cast down, yet he shall not perish, he shall never be left comfortless, he shall always have a secret Comfort to sweeten all his outward burdens.
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His little, his pulse, his dinner of green herbes, shall rellish better with him then their plenty, to whom euery day is a day of slaughter, Gods countenance being lift vp ouer him puts more ioy into his heart,
His little, his pulse, his dinner of green herbs, shall relish better with him then their plenty, to whom every day is a day of slaughter, God's countenance being lift up over him puts more joy into his heart,
These be things whereon men build their hopes, but (alas) is it not possible that for all this a man may fall into an extremity? what though a man hath ioyned house to house,
These be things whereon men built their hope's, but (alas) is it not possible that for all this a man may fallen into an extremity? what though a man hath joined house to house,
and field to field, vntill there be no room? what though his grounds bring forth fruit plenteously, his barnes bee filled with abundance, his sheepe yeeld out thousands and ten thousands in the streets? what if hee haue so much stocke,
and field to field, until there be no room? what though his grounds bring forth fruit plenteously, his Barns be filled with abundance, his sheep yield out thousands and ten thousands in the streets? what if he have so much stock,
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what though in a word he were as rich as Cōstantine the Emperor, of whom Austen reports, that God had filled him with so many and so great earthly commodities, that no man might dare to wish the like;
what though in a word he were as rich as Cōstantine the Emperor, of whom Austen reports, that God had filled him with so many and so great earthly commodities, that no man might Dare to wish the like;
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is such an estate so fenced in, or so established by any perpetuall decree that it cannot be dissolued? Is not the trust in these things like the house of a spider , which though it doe take hold vpon the rafters,
is such an estate so fenced in, or so established by any perpetual Decree that it cannot be dissolved? Is not the trust in these things like the house of a spider, which though it do take hold upon the rafters,
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Here is a portion like that which the King of Babel gaue to Iehoiachim, a continuall portion, euery day a certaine, all the daies of his life vntill he died ;
Here is a portion like that which the King of Babel gave to Jehoiachim, a continual portion, every day a certain, all the days of his life until he died;
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Seeke yee first the kingdom of God &c. This deed was drawne vp in heauen, engrossed by the pen of the Euangelist in the gospell, sealed by the bloud of the Lord Iesus, who witnessed a good cōfession vnder Pontius Pilate, who neuer yet did,
Seek ye First the Kingdom of God etc. This deed was drawn up in heaven, engrossed by the pen of the Evangelist in the gospel, sealed by the blood of the Lord Iesus, who witnessed a good Confessi under Pontius Pilate, who never yet did,
neither euer will beare witnes to a falshood, and let all the world be examined, it shall not be able to afford one instance of the failing of this assurance.
neither ever will bear witness to a falsehood, and let all the world be examined, it shall not be able to afford one instance of the failing of this assurance.
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then the greatest King of the earth is able to bestow? If the King should giue thee a pension or annuity out of his Exchequer for thy life it were much,
then the greatest King of the earth is able to bestow? If the King should give thee a pension or annuity out of his Exchequer for thy life it were much,
and why they take so much euen of the Lords day to giue vnto themselues? Is it not this, else (say they) we cannot liue? Hence is it that the kingdom of God which ought to bee first sought, is (as I haue shewed) cast backe into the lowest place.
and why they take so much even of the lords day to give unto themselves? Is it not this, Else (say they) we cannot live? Hence is it that the Kingdom of God which ought to be First sought, is (as I have showed) cast back into the lowest place.
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and you especially, for whose sakes principally this daies labour is, learne this wisdome, from the God of wisdome, out of the booke of wisdom, which is able to make vs wise vnto saluation.
and you especially, for whose sakes principally this days labour is, Learn this Wisdom, from the God of Wisdom, out of the book of Wisdom, which is able to make us wise unto salvation.
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make it your first care, your chiefe care, and in comparison your onely care, how to become members of Gods kingdome, how to attaine to that righteousnes without which the kingdome cannot be enjoyed;
make it your First care, your chief care, and in comparison your only care, how to become members of God's Kingdom, how to attain to that righteousness without which the Kingdom cannot be enjoyed;
