A Christian caueat for al estates. Or A sermon, preached by that religious seruant of God, Master George Hockin, Bachelor of Diuinitie, Fellow of Excester Colledge, and preacher to the towne of Totnes in Deuon
and the yeeres approch, of which thou wilt say, I haue no pleasure in them. SOLOMON was Sonne vnto the worthiest King, that euer swayed Scepter vpon Earth;
and the Years approach, of which thou wilt say, I have no pleasure in them. SOLOMON was Son unto the Worthiest King, that ever swayed Sceptre upon Earth;
In speculatiue knowledge, he excelled the wisedome of all the Children of the East, and all the wisedome of Egypt. He was able to discourse from the Cedar tree, that is in Lebanon, euen vnto the Hyssope, that springeth out of the wall.
In speculative knowledge, he excelled the Wisdom of all the Children of the East, and all the Wisdom of Egypt. He was able to discourse from the Cedar tree, that is in Lebanon, even unto the Hyssop, that springs out of the wall.
before weaknes, sicknes, sorrowfulnes, and other infirmities happen, which accompanie old age. Or Solomon puts the dissolute young man in minde of iudgement;
before weakness, sickness, sorrowfulness, and other infirmities happen, which accompany old age. Or Solomon puts the dissolute young man in mind of judgement;
GOD himselfe commandeth it in the Scripture, saying, Remember Iehouah thy God, for it is he which giueth the power to get substance, Deut. 8.18. Dauid, from GOD, willed the people not to forget GODS Works, but to keepe his Commandements, Psalm. 78.7. Here wee may see plainly, that the remembrance of GOD keepeth vs from sinning, as the wicked doe.
GOD himself commands it in the Scripture, saying, remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he which gives the power to get substance, Deuteronomy 8.18. David, from GOD, willed the people not to forget GOD'S Works, but to keep his commandments, Psalm. 78.7. Here we may see plainly, that the remembrance of GOD Keepeth us from sinning, as the wicked doe.
GOD commandeth Ioshuah to remember him continually, that hee might liue well, and prosper, saying, The booke of the Law shall not depart out of thy mouth,
GOD commands Joshua to Remember him continually, that he might live well, and prosper, saying, The book of the Law shall not depart out of thy Mouth,
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and then thou shalt make thy wayes prosperous, and haue good successe, Iosh. 1.8. Remember that those are commonly the best opportunities of mercy and pardon, which are most early offered;
and then thou shalt make thy ways prosperous, and have good success, Joshua 1.8. remember that those Are commonly the best opportunities of mercy and pardon, which Are most early offered;
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namely, to remember God and keepe his Commandements, that so they might not bee a faithlesse and stubborne Generation, who set not aright their hearts,
namely, to Remember God and keep his commandments, that so they might not be a faithless and stubborn Generation, who Set not aright their hearts,
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and the children of Ephraim, who kept not Gods Couenant, forgetting God and his wondrous works, Psal. 78.5. to 12. Here wee may see plainly, that the remembrance of God is a meanes to escape his wrath.
and the children of Ephraim, who kept not God's Covenant, forgetting God and his wondrous works, Psalm 78.5. to 12. Here we may see plainly, that the remembrance of God is a means to escape his wrath.
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but remember the Lord thy God, Deut. 8.10 to 18. The Apostle Iude, writing against the wicked Seducers, that liued in his time, prescribeth this as a remedie to escape Gods wrath, Remember the words of the Apostles of Iesus Christ, Iude 17. Dauid shewing, what a combat hee had with Diffidence and Distrust, acknowledgeth this to be his remedie, whereby he got the victorie, the remembrance of God;
but Remember the Lord thy God, Deuteronomy 8.10 to 18. The Apostle Iude, writing against the wicked Seducers, that lived in his time, prescribeth this as a remedy to escape God's wrath, remember the words of the Apostles of Iesus christ, Iude 17. David showing, what a combat he had with Diffidence and Distrust, acknowledgeth this to be his remedy, whereby he god the victory, the remembrance of God;
surely, I will remember thy wonders of old, I will meditate also of all thy works, Psal. 77.10. We must remember to serue and walke with God by dayes, not by weekes and moneths onely, Psal. 90.12.
surely, I will Remember thy wonders of old, I will meditate also of all thy works, Psalm 77.10. We must Remember to serve and walk with God by days, not by weeks and months only, Psalm 90.12.
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Now, consider this, yee that forget God, that is, him and his iudgements against sinne, lest I teare you, there is the greatnesse of their iudgement, and there be no Rescuer, that is, no hope of deliuerance, Psal. 50.22. The wicked shall turne into hell, and all the Heathens that forget God, Psael. 9.18.
Now, Consider this, ye that forget God, that is, him and his Judgments against sin, lest I tear you, there is the greatness of their judgement, and there be no Rescuer, that is, no hope of deliverance, Psalm 50.22. The wicked shall turn into hell, and all the heathens that forget God, Psalm. 9.18.
When the people forgate the Lord their God, he sold them into the hand of Sisera, Captaine of the Host of Hazor; and into the hand of the Philistims, and into the hand of the King of Moab, and they fought against them, 1. Sam. 12.9. Seeing thou hast forgotten the Law of thy God, I will also forget thy children, Hos. 4.6.
When the people foregate the Lord their God, he sold them into the hand of Sisera, Captain of the Host of Hazor; and into the hand of the philistines, and into the hand of the King of Moab, and they fought against them, 1. Sam. 12.9. Seeing thou hast forgotten the Law of thy God, I will also forget thy children, Hos. 4.6.
Can a Maid forget her ornaments, or a Bride her attire, yet my people haue forgotten mee dayes without number, Iere. 2.32. as if he had said, their Ornaments, Iewels, and Rings, are but toyes and trifles.
Can a Maid forget her Ornament, or a Bride her attire, yet my people have forgotten me days without number, Jeremiah 2.32. as if he had said, their Ornament, Jewels, and Rings, Are but toys and trifles.
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Is there any Ornament like me? Is there any Iewell amongst them all, that can be compared with me? Men remember their friends often, and call them to minde.
Is there any Ornament like me? Is there any Jewel among them all, that can be compared with me? Men Remember their Friends often, and call them to mind.
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but Satan by deceit did cast vs from that happy condition, whereby, besides the losse of that felicitie, we were plunged into extreme miserie, which consisteth in two things: First, in sinne:
but Satan by deceit did cast us from that happy condition, whereby, beside the loss of that felicity, we were plunged into extreme misery, which Consisteth in two things: First, in sin:
the Memorie forgetting good things, or not remembring any thing aright: the Will captiue, of no strength to good, but onely to euill: the Affections, altogether disordered:
the Memory forgetting good things, or not remembering any thing aright: the Will captive, of no strength to good, but only to evil: the Affections, altogether disordered:
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Wee should remember God, because he promised the Messiah, Gen. 3.15. because he hath bought vs with a price, 1. Cor. 7.23. because hee hath preserued vs, and in the end will glorifie vs. If a man be sanctified with the diuine Nature, in which glorie is begun, he is iustified;
we should Remember God, Because he promised the Messiah, Gen. 3.15. Because he hath bought us with a price, 1. Cor. 7.23. Because he hath preserved us, and in the end will Glorify us If a man be sanctified with the divine Nature, in which glory is begun, he is justified;
if iustified, then called according to purpose; if called, then predestinate; if predestinate to meanes, then foreknowne, as one chosen to the end, euen to glorie.
if justified, then called according to purpose; if called, then predestinate; if predestinate to means, then foreknown, as one chosen to the end, even to glory.
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or he that formed the eye, shall hee not see, Psal. 94.9. Hee knoweth vaine man, and seeth iniquitie, Iob 11.11. Thou knowest my sitting and my rising, thou vnderstandest my thoughts afarre off.
or he that formed the eye, shall he not see, Psalm 94.9. He Knoweth vain man, and sees iniquity, Job 11.11. Thou Knowest my sitting and my rising, thou Understandest my thoughts afar off.
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Nay, to the death, Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his Saints, Psal. 116.15. He is skilfull, because all the treasures of knowledge and wisedome are hid in him, Coloss. 2.3. He is mindfull, because his eyes are alwaies open vpon vs, he doth neither slumber nor sleepe, Psal. 121.4. He is carefull, because he is Lord and King ouer all, he is the King of Kings, 1. Tim. 6.15.
Nay, to the death, Precious in the sighed of the Lord, is the death of his Saints, Psalm 116.15. He is skilful, Because all the treasures of knowledge and Wisdom Are hid in him, Coloss. 2.3. He is mindful, Because his eyes Are always open upon us, he does neither slumber nor sleep, Psalm 121.4. He is careful, Because he is Lord and King over all, he is the King of Kings, 1. Tim. 6.15.
And he biddeth vs, cast all our care vpon him, 1. Pet. 5.7. Wee cannot search these things to the full, for to see things vnuisible, and search things vnsearchable, are alike vnpossible.
And he bids us, cast all our care upon him, 1. Pet. 5.7. we cannot search these things to the full, for to see things unvisible, and search things unsearchable, Are alike unpossible.
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Should a Sonne forget is Father, who hath left him many tokens to remember him by? If a Husband departing from home, should leaue many Memorials with his Wife, on euery Doore, Wall,
Should a Son forget is Father, who hath left him many tokens to Remember him by? If a Husband departing from home, should leave many Memorials with his Wife, on every Door, Wall,
When I beheld the Heauens, euen the workes of thy Fingers, the Moone and the Starres which thou hast ordained, Psal. 8.3. Great benefits should cause vs remember God:
When I beheld the Heavens, even the works of thy Fingers, the Moon and the Stars which thou hast ordained, Psalm 8.3. Great benefits should cause us Remember God:
They haue peruerted their way, and forgotten the Lord their God, Ier. 3.21. The latter is the cause of the former, and so, forgetters of God, are put for wicked men.
They have perverted their Way, and forgotten the Lord their God, Jeremiah 3.21. The latter is the cause of the former, and so, forgetters of God, Are put for wicked men.
If he consent and obey, he shall eate the good things of the Land, Esay 1.19. Whatsoeuer we aske; we receiue of him, because we keep his Commandements, and doe those things which are pleasing in his sight, 1. Iohn 3.22.
If he consent and obey, he shall eat the good things of the Land, Isaiah 1.19. Whatsoever we ask; we receive of him, Because we keep his commandments, and do those things which Are pleasing in his sighed, 1. John 3.22.
and they that heare the words of the Prophecie, and keepe those things which are written therein; Reuel. 1.3. Our Goods, Cattell, Corne, and all things belonging to vs, shall be blessed of God;
and they that hear the words of the Prophecy, and keep those things which Are written therein; Revel. 1.3. Our Goods, Cattle, Corn, and all things belonging to us, shall be blessed of God;
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For he shall be like a Tree, planted by the Riuers of Waters, Psal. 1, 2, 3. No good thing will the Lord withhold from them that liue vprightly, Psal. 84.11. On the contrary, euen those things which in their owne nature are the good blessings of God, shall be accursed of God:
For he shall be like a Tree, planted by the rivers of Waters, Psalm 1, 2, 3. No good thing will the Lord withhold from them that live uprightly, Psalm 84.11. On the contrary, even those things which in their own nature Are the good blessings of God, shall be accursed of God:
Secondly, the promises which God hath made to such as remember him, should be a meanes to stirre vs vp to remember him, he hath promised to bee with his to the end of the world, Matth. 28.20. Neuer to faile them, nor forsake them, Heb. 13.5. Hee promised to giue his Sonne, the first begotten, and the onely begotten, Iohn 3.16. Luke 2.7.
Secondly, the promises which God hath made to such as Remember him, should be a means to stir us up to Remember him, he hath promised to be with his to the end of the world, Matthew 28.20. Never to fail them, nor forsake them, Hebrew 13.5. He promised to give his Son, the First begotten, and the only begotten, John 3.16. Lycia 2.7.
Would wee haue Wisedome, hee is the essentiall Wisedome of the Father, the obiect of all true Wisedome, which tendeth to saluation, in him is our Wisedome, not onely while wee walke by faith at home in this body,
Would we have Wisdom, he is the essential Wisdom of the Father, the Object of all true Wisdom, which tendeth to salvation, in him is our Wisdom, not only while we walk by faith At home in this body,
All the treasure of Wisedome and Vnderstanding are hid in him, Col. 2.3. Would we haue Righteousnesse, he is essentially righteous, as God in our name; habitually and actually Righteous.
All the treasure of Wisdom and Understanding Are hid in him, Col. 2.3. Would we have Righteousness, he is essentially righteous, as God in our name; habitually and actually Righteous.
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Would wee haue Redemption, with him is great redemption, Psal. 130.7. Through him haue we redemption, that is, Forgiuenesse of our sinnes, Col. 1.14. By him wee doe waite for the Redemption of our bodies, Rom. 8.23. Christ was powerfull in the eternall prouidence of God, before creation for our election;
Would we have Redemption, with him is great redemption, Psalm 130.7. Through him have we redemption, that is, Forgiveness of our Sins, Col. 1.14. By him we do wait for the Redemption of our bodies, Rom. 8.23. christ was powerful in the Eternal providence of God, before creation for our election;
Secondly, God promiseth to bestow on vs euery thing that is good, nay, all good. Thirdly, God promiseth to his a cheerfull vse, of all the good benefits vouchsafed them.
Secondly, God promises to bestow on us every thing that is good, nay, all good. Thirdly, God promises to his a cheerful use, of all the good benefits vouchsafed them.
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Did not Iosiah eate and drinke, and prosper, while hee executed iudgement and iustice? Iere. 22.15. Godlinesse hath not onely the promises of this life, but of the life to come, 1. Tim. 4.8. He that giues the head, giues haire also.
Did not Josiah eat and drink, and prosper, while he executed judgement and Justice? Jeremiah 22.15. Godliness hath not only the promises of this life, but of the life to come, 1. Tim. 4.8. He that gives the head, gives hair also.
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and spending of it in holy exercises, they would not spend it so prophanely as they doe, seeing it is a signe that God is their God, that doth sanctifie them a solemne holiday, wherein hee declareth his loue and care ouer them;
and spending of it in holy exercises, they would not spend it so profanely as they do, seeing it is a Signen that God is their God, that does sanctify them a solemn holiday, wherein he Declareth his love and care over them;
a Day, wherein hee offereth vnto them his holy things, as his Word, Sacraments, and all heauenly and holy riches, a principall meanes of their sanctification and saluation;
a Day, wherein he Offereth unto them his holy things, as his Word, Sacraments, and all heavenly and holy riches, a principal means of their sanctification and salvation;
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for it is most hurtfull, most vnfruitfull, most shamefull, most abominable, and most damnable. It hurteth, First, the body: Secondly, the soule: Thirdly, the estate: Fourthly, the good name: Fiftly, the life.
for it is most hurtful, most unfruitful, most shameful, most abominable, and most damnable. It hurteth, First, the body: Secondly, the soul: Thirdly, the estate: Fourthly, the good name: Fifty, the life.
It ariseth, first, from an vnregenerate heart, which is the harbour of filthy lusts, for out of the heart proceed adulteries, fornications, Matth. 15.19.
It arises, First, from an unregenerate heart, which is the harbour of filthy Lustiest, for out of the heart proceed adulteries, fornications, Matthew 15.19.
Secondly, from originall Concupiscence, which is like a home-borne Traitor, lurking secretly, vnder-mining couertly, creeping priuily, entising vehemently, betraying treacherously into the hands of the Deuill;
Secondly, from original Concupiscence, which is like a homeborn Traitor, lurking secretly, undermining covertly, creeping privily, enticing vehemently, betraying treacherously into the hands of the devil;
or else thy sinne will be the greater in forgetting him. The Oxe knoweth his Owner, and the Asse his Masters maunger, Esa. 1.3. and will not Man know his Creator.
or Else thy sin will be the greater in forgetting him. The Ox Knoweth his Owner, and the Ass his Masters manger, Isaiah 1.3. and will not Man know his Creator.
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but, as it were, consulting, he saith, Let vs make Man. The Creation of Man was the worke of the whole Trinitie, so was the Regeneration of Man. We are baptised in the Name of the Father, because he adopteth vs to be Sonnes;
but, as it were, consulting, he Says, Let us make Man. The Creation of Man was the work of the Whole Trinity, so was the Regeneration of Man. We Are baptised in the Name of the Father, Because he adopteth us to be Sons;
Hath not one God created vs, Malac. 2.10. He alone fashioned vs in the wombe, Iob 31.15. Vnto vs there is but one God, which is the Father, of whom are all things, 1. Cor. 8.6. He that hath built all things is God, Heb. 3.4. There is none besides me, I am the Lord, and there is none other.
Hath not one God created us, Malachi 2.10. He alone fashioned us in the womb, Job 31.15. Unto us there is but one God, which is the Father, of whom Are all things, 1. Cor. 8.6. He that hath built all things is God, Hebrew 3.4. There is none beside me, I am the Lord, and there is none other.
and spread out the Heauens aboue, Esa. 44.24. He alone spreadeth out the Heauens, Iob 9.8. From all this we may gather, that the creation of man, and of all things else, must bee attributed to God onely.
and spread out the Heavens above, Isaiah 44.24. He alone spreadeth out the Heavens, Job 9.8. From all this we may gather, that the creation of man, and of all things Else, must be attributed to God only.
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First, Mans creation bindeth him to remember God, because Man hath his being from God. It is proper to God to produce a Thing from no Being to a Being,
First, men creation binds him to Remember God, Because Man hath his being from God. It is proper to God to produce a Thing from not Being to a Being,
for, God breathed into him the breath of Life, Gen. 2.7. that is, a liuing Soule, by the vertue of the eternall Spirit, was inspired into an Elementarie body, to vse it as an instrument, should make Man remember his Creator.
for, God breathed into him the breath of Life, Gen. 2.7. that is, a living Soul, by the virtue of the Eternal Spirit, was inspired into an Elementary body, to use it as an Instrument, should make Man Remember his Creator.
Man should remember God his Creator, because he made him an excellent Creature, compleat and full of the true knowledge of God and of holines, without any the least want or defect.
Man should Remember God his Creator, Because he made him an excellent Creature, complete and full of the true knowledge of God and of holiness, without any the least want or defect.
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As in the first Adam, mankind was made; so in the latter, it was restored: the Elect came from Christ by Regeneration, as all men from Adam by Generation.
As in the First Adam, mankind was made; so in the latter, it was restored: the Elect Come from christ by Regeneration, as all men from Adam by Generation.
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How much doe wee esteeme of such a friend, as hath borne vs good wil for some twentie or fortie yeeres together? The more reckoning wee should make of Gods loue, which hath beene eternall.
How much do we esteem of such a friend, as hath born us good will for Some twentie or fortie Years together? The more reckoning we should make of God's love, which hath been Eternal.
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Many are the works of mercy, which God hath bestowed on Man; besides the Creation, all of them binding Man to remember God. First, Mans Redemption by Christ.
Many Are the works of mercy, which God hath bestowed on Man; beside the Creation, all of them binding Man to Remember God. First, men Redemption by christ.
the freedome of Sinners, both from the guilt and power of sinne. By whom wee haue Redemption through his Bloud, euen the forgiuenesse of sinnes, Ephes. 1.7. To haue sinne forgiuen, is to bee redeemed, or set free from all euill.
the freedom of Sinners, both from the guilt and power of sin. By whom we have Redemption through his Blood, even the forgiveness of Sins, Ephesians 1.7. To have sin forgiven, is to be redeemed, or Set free from all evil.
Preserue me, O Lord, for I trust in thee, Psal. 16.1. What shall I doe vnto thee, O thou Keeper of men, Iob 7.20. Hee preserueth both Man and Beast, Psal. 36.6. Thou preseruedst them all, Nehe. 9.6.
Preserve me, Oh Lord, for I trust in thee, Psalm 16.1. What shall I do unto thee, Oh thou Keeper of men, Job 7.20. He Preserveth both Man and Beast, Psalm 36.6. Thou preservedst them all, Neh 9.6.
or that they take no hurt by such fals. The Lord sustayned me, Psal. 3.5. Hee maketh mee to rest in greene pastures, and leadeth me by the still waters.
or that they take no hurt by such falls. The Lord sustained me, Psalm 3.5. He makes me to rest in green pastures, and leads me by the still waters.
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Hee restoreth my soule, and leadeth mee in the pathes of Righteousnes, for his Names sake, Ps. 23.2, 3. Many other benefits are men compassed withall, to binde them to remember God.
He restoreth my soul, and leads me in the paths of Righteousness, for his Names sake, Ps. 23.2, 3. Many other benefits Are men compassed withal, to bind them to Remember God.
and in the heate of lust, hauing by nature corrupt hearts, and carnall desires, liuing in pleasures, passing their time in mirth, all which makes them forget God.
and in the heat of lust, having by nature corrupt hearts, and carnal Desires, living in pleasures, passing their time in mirth, all which makes them forget God.
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This loosenesse is the way to lewdnesse, this weaknesse is the high way to wickednes, this Gods children (being regenerate) see, which before they saw not.
This looseness is the Way to Lewdness, this weakness is the high Way to wickedness, this God's children (being regenerate) see, which before they saw not.
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The imaginations of mans heart is euill from his youth, Ier. 8.21. We are all transgressors from the wombe, Esa. 48.8. In sinne hath my Mother conceiued me, Psal. 51.5. Euen from the Belly haue they erred, Ps. 58.3.
The Imaginations of men heart is evil from his youth, Jeremiah 8.21. We Are all transgressors from the womb, Isaiah 48.8. In sin hath my Mother conceived me, Psalm 51.5. Even from the Belly have they erred, Ps. 58.3.
For the sinnes of youth, God often punisheth men in their age, so making them to inherit the iniquities of their youth Iob 13.26. The Prophet saith, We and our Father (haue sinned) from our youth, Ier. 3.25.
For the Sins of youth, God often Punisheth men in their age, so making them to inherit the iniquities of their youth Job 13.26. The Prophet Says, We and our Father (have sinned) from our youth, Jeremiah 3.25.
as Iob and Ieremie: surely no, but they confessed the sinnes of their youth, their wantonnesse and forgetfulnesse of God, their too much loue of pleasure, their youthfulnesse.
as Job and Ieremie: surely no, but they confessed the Sins of their youth, their wantonness and forgetfulness of God, their too much love of pleasure, their youthfulness.
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Solomon saith, Foolishnesse is bound in the heart of a child, Pro. 22.15. therefore child-hood and youth are vanitie, not in themselues, but because they are often spent in vanitie.
Solomon Says, Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child, Pro 22.15. Therefore childhood and youth Are vanity, not in themselves, but Because they Are often spent in vanity.
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as Timothy, find child-hood and youth to be vanitie, Eccl. 11.10. Timothy did tame his body, and bring it into subiection, so that Paul was faine to bid him to drinke wine, 1. Tim. 5.23. yet he had this memento giuen him, flie the lusts of youth, 2. Tim. 2.22. Young men see not vanitie when they are yong, but they may perceiue it when they are old:
as Timothy, find childhood and youth to be vanity, Ecclesiastes 11.10. Timothy did tame his body, and bring it into subjection, so that Paul was feign to bid him to drink wine, 1. Tim. 5.23. yet he had this memento given him, fly the Lustiest of youth, 2. Tim. 2.22. Young men see not vanity when they Are young, but they may perceive it when they Are old:
If the Deuill nip the Blossome, what hope is there of Fruit. When a man hath long had a trustie Seruant, he is loth to forgoe him, he will rather increase his wages:
If the devil nip the Blossom, what hope is there of Fruit. When a man hath long had a trusty Servant, he is loath to forgo him, he will rather increase his wages:
The sinnes of youth sticke fast by a man, hee can hardly leaue them, youth being like a new Morter, wherein if you stampe Garlicke, it will a long time smell of it;
The Sins of youth stick fast by a man, he can hardly leave them, youth being like a new Mortar, wherein if you stamp Garlic, it will a long time smell of it;
God will haue the first fruites, and the first borne are due to him. The Autumne cannot see the fruit of those trees, whose blossomes the Spring-time neuer saw.
God will have the First fruits, and the First born Are due to him. The Autumn cannot see the fruit of those trees, whose blossoms the Springtime never saw.
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Hee hath such varieties of pleasures, which he presenteth to them that they are bewitched by them, hee is an vnreasonable, insatiable, vsurping tyrant,
He hath such varieties of pleasures, which he presents to them that they Are bewitched by them, he is an unreasonable, insatiable, usurping tyrant,
yet youth will not hearken to Gods word, who saith, resist the deuill, Iam. 4.7. It is lamentable, that no age doth so much despise the Word, as youth, which must stand in neede of it.
yet youth will not harken to God's word, who Says, resist the Devil, Iam. 4.7. It is lamentable, that no age does so much despise the Word, as youth, which must stand in need of it.
It is now a rare thing to find among yong men, a Ioseph, or a Samuel, where they should liue as Nazarites, consecrated to the Lord, Amos 2.11. they are rather like men, who haue vowed and dedicated themselues vnto Sathan.
It is now a rare thing to find among young men, a Ioseph, or a Samuel, where they should live as nazarites, consecrated to the Lord, Amos 2.11. they Are rather like men, who have vowed and dedicated themselves unto Sathan.
If naturall corruption will haue yong men eate till they surfeite, and drinke till they bee drunke, you shall finde multitudes of them that will doe it,
If natural corruption will have young men eat till they surfeit, and drink till they be drunk, you shall find Multitudes of them that will do it,
If naturall corruption will haue yong men bee wantons, there will bee some that will fit and addresse themselues for it, by lurking here and there in corners;
If natural corruption will have young men be wantons, there will be Some that will fit and address themselves for it, by lurking Here and there in corners;
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frequenting dishonest places, vsing idle and immodest Exercises; corrupt and rotten communication, stuffed with vaine vnfruitfull Iestes, and prophane passages.
frequenting dishonest places, using idle and immodest Exercises; corrupt and rotten communication, stuffed with vain unfruitful Jests, and profane passages.
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It is a thing most lamentable, and neuer enough to bee bewailed, to see many young persons, whose dayly practise and trade of life, is to corrupt their flesh in lying, deceiuing, seeking vnlawfull and vngodly gaines; slaundring and backbiting their neighbours;
It is a thing most lamentable, and never enough to be bewailed, to see many young Persons, whose daily practice and trade of life, is to corrupt their Flesh in lying, deceiving, seeking unlawful and ungodly gains; slaundring and backbiting their neighbours;
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Some will say, shall youth spend no time in pleasure? What, not halfe a mans youth? Not a day now and then, not an houre? Surely, GOD will not allow a minute of time to bee spent in vaine.
some will say, shall youth spend no time in pleasure? What, not half a men youth? Not a day now and then, not an hour? Surely, GOD will not allow a minute of time to be spent in vain.
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offer it to thy Prince, will he accept it? That which is vnfit for the World, is it good enough for God? Wilt thou offer him thy old age, thy dote-age, a bagge of drie bones? Will not hee haue the first fruites of thy Corne,
offer it to thy Prince, will he accept it? That which is unfit for the World, is it good enough for God? Wilt thou offer him thy old age, thy dote-age, a bag of dry bones? Will not he have the First fruits of thy Corn,
and the huskes and chaffe of old age to God? wilt thou sacrifice the fat of thy Flock to the Deuils, and the leane to God? wilt thou forgiue thy enemies,
and the husks and chaff of old age to God? wilt thou sacrifice the fat of thy Flock to the Devils, and the lean to God? wilt thou forgive thy enemies,
They say, what shall youth doe, shall they be mortified so young? shall not youth be merrie and iouiall, shall they bee sober a•d graue so young? then you will haue no life in them belike.
They say, what shall youth do, shall they be mortified so young? shall not youth be merry and jovial, shall they be Sobrium a•d graven so young? then you will have no life in them belike.
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Some will first burie their Fathers, as the Disciple would, Math. 8.21. Some will first go and kisse their Fathers, that is delight yet a space in the pleasures of this life.
some will First bury their Father's, as the Disciple would, Math. 8.21. some will First go and kiss their Father's, that is delight yet a Molle in the pleasures of this life.
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God will haue men now to turne, God will haue the present time, Bee wise now, Psal. 2.10. Now therefore feare the Lord, and serue him, Iosh. 24.14. Therefore also now saith the Lord, Ioel, 1.12. Consider this now, yee that forget God, Psal. 50.22.
God will have men now to turn, God will have the present time, be wise now, Psalm 2.10. Now Therefore Fear the Lord, and serve him, Joshua 24.14. Therefore also now Says the Lord, Joel, 1.12. Consider this now, ye that forget God, Psalm 50.22.
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As soone as Cornelius was willed to send for Peter, hee sent immediatly, Act. 10.33. That thou wilt doe, doe quickly in thy youth, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth, Pro. 27.1. Hee that is not now willing, may hereafter bee more vnwilling.
As soon as Cornelius was willed to send for Peter, he sent immediately, Act. 10.33. That thou wilt do, do quickly in thy youth, for thou Knowest not what a day may bring forth, Pro 27.1. He that is not now willing, may hereafter be more unwilling.
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I know no difference betweene the wise two Virgins, and the foolish, but that the one did it in time, which the other would faine haue done out of time, and could not.
I know no difference between the wise two Virgins, and the foolish, but that the one did it in time, which the other would feign have done out of time, and could not.
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If men were wise they would doe that in time, which many would do, and do, at length when God sent laborers into his vineyard, he that was bad goe in the morning, did not deferre till noone, hee that was called at noone did not deferre his comming till night.
If men were wise they would do that in time, which many would do, and do, At length when God sent laborers into his vineyard, he that was bad go in the morning, did not defer till noon, he that was called At noon did not defer his coming till night.
Art thou called to day, deferre not till too morrow, to day if thou wilt heare his voice, harden not thy heart, Heb. 3.15. To day is Gods voice, to morrow is the deuils, giue God to day, that is thy youth.
Art thou called to day, defer not till too morrow, to day if thou wilt hear his voice, harden not thy heart, Hebrew 3.15. To day is God's voice, to morrow is the Devils, give God to day, that is thy youth.
This brings many to damnation, that where in their young yeares they will not repent, in their olde age they cannot, the affections through long custome of sinnes, waxing strong,
This brings many to damnation, that where in their young Years they will not Repent, in their old age they cannot, the affections through long custom of Sins, waxing strong,
There are good dayes, that is, a blessed and happie life, wherein many good things befall vs. If any Man loue to see good dayes, let him refraine his tongue from euill, 1. Pet. 3.10. What Man is he that desireth life, and loueth long dayes for to see good, Psal. 34.12.
There Are good days, that is, a blessed and happy life, wherein many good things befall us If any Man love to see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, 1. Pet. 3.10. What Man is he that Desires life, and loves long days for to see good, Psalm 34.12.
And there are euill dayes, not that dayes are euill in themselues, but accidentally. That old age is called euill, because of the many euils it brings with it.
And there Are evil days, not that days Are evil in themselves, but accidentally. That old age is called evil, Because of the many evils it brings with it.
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Euill dayes are times full of Sinnes and troubles, or troublesome & sinfull times. The Apostle saith, Redeeme the time, for the dayes are euill, Ephe. 5.16.
Evil days Are times full of Sins and Troubles, or troublesome & sinful times. The Apostle Says, redeem the time, for the days Are evil, Ephes 5.16.
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because they were full of troubles, full of afflictions, full of dangers. Our Sauiour saith, Sufficient for the day, is the euill thereof, Mat. 6.34. That is the day brings with it, affliction, griefe, and hurts. Many discommodities enuiron old men.
Because they were full of Troubles, full of afflictions, full of dangers. Our Saviour Says, Sufficient for the day, is the evil thereof, Mathew 6.34. That is the day brings with it, affliction, grief, and hurts. Many Discomforts environ old men.
and the longest time flieth so fast, then well might the Prophet say, that our daies passe away as a tale that is told, Psal. 90.9. The more labours men vndergoe in their youth, the more matter of sorrow in old age.
and the longest time flies so fast, then well might the Prophet say, that our days pass away as a tale that is told, Psalm 90.9. The more labours men undergo in their youth, the more matter of sorrow in old age.
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weake Loines, and faint Armes, the Heart is afflicted, the Head smitten, the Spirits waxing faint, the Breath smelling ill, the Face wrinckled, the Stature crooked, the Eyes darke, the Ioynts weake, the Nose running, the Haires falling, the Teeth rotting,
weak Loins, and faint Arms, the Heart is afflicted, the Head smitten, the Spirits waxing faint, the Breath smelling ill, the Face wrinkled, the Stature crooked, the Eyes dark, the Joints weak, the Nose running, the Hairs falling, the Teeth rotting,
and the Eares waxing deafe, insomuch that old age may be called, Euill dayes. In old age the Memorie failes, old men waxe dull, deafe, senselesse, and speechlesse.
and the Ears waxing deaf, insomuch that old age may be called, Evil days. In old age the Memory fails, old men wax dull, deaf, senseless, and speechless.
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Many aged people are inwardly vexed, and perplexed in conscience, so that they seeke Death as a present ease, not considering how they leape out of the Smoake into the Flame, out of the Flame into the Fire, out of a cureable Disturbance, into an irrecouerable Woe.
Many aged people Are inwardly vexed, and perplexed in conscience, so that they seek Death as a present ease, not considering how they leap out of the Smoke into the Flame, out of the Flame into the Fire, out of a curable Disturbance, into an irrecoverable Woe.
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yes, hold you (saith shee) yet once more, and plucked off her Slippers, and such other of her apparell, as shee could with modestie spare from the fire.
yes, hold you (Says she) yet once more, and plucked off her Slippers, and such other of her apparel, as she could with modesty spare from the fire.
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to the rich Man he came, followed with Deuills, to carry his soule to hell, Luk. 16.22. to Lazarus, with troupes of Angels, to conuey him to Abrahams bosome.
to the rich Man he Come, followed with Devils, to carry his soul to hell, Luk. 16.22. to Lazarus, with troops of Angels, to convey him to Abrahams bosom.
Insomuch, that if the Lord shew not more then ordinarie mercy, they will be no more fit in their old age to honour their Creator, then so many dead men.
Insomuch, that if the Lord show not more then ordinary mercy, they will be no more fit in their old age to honour their Creator, then so many dead men.
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so should it bee with old men, they should then bee most holy, bearning the best fruits, doing the best works, they should with old Simeon take Christ in their armes, Luk. 2.28. and with Anna serue God with fastings and praiers, night and day, Luk. 2.87. It were to bee wished that old men could say, as sometime Polycarpus did, the Proconsull vrging him to denie Christ;
so should it be with old men, they should then be most holy, bearning the best fruits, doing the best works, they should with old Simeon take christ in their arms, Luk. 2.28. and with Anna serve God with Fastings and Prayers, night and day, Luk. 2.87. It were to be wished that old men could say, as sometime Polycarp did, the Proconsul urging him to deny christ;
I haue serued him eightie sixe yeeres, and hee hath not once hurt mee, and shall I now denie him? And with Hilarion, Soule, get thee out, thou hast seuentie yeeres serued Christ,
I have served him Eighty sixe Years, and he hath not once hurt me, and shall I now deny him? And with Hilarion, Soul, get thee out, thou hast seuentie Years served christ,
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This is a generall and solemne Decree, published throughout the World, and pronounced by Nature her selfe, that whatsoeuer hath a beginning (so that it consist of Matter) must also haue an end:
This is a general and solemn decree, published throughout the World, and pronounced by Nature her self, that whatsoever hath a beginning (so that it consist of Matter) must also have an end:
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It is dangerous to waxe old in sinne, for the sinner that is an hundred yeeres old shall be accursed, Esa. 65.20. It shall not be well to the wicked, Eccl. 8.13. Old age hath sufficient deformities of it selfe, therefore they should not adde such as proceed from Vice.
It is dangerous to wax old in sin, for the sinner that is an hundred Years old shall be accursed, Isaiah 65.20. It shall not be well to the wicked, Ecclesiastes 8.13. Old age hath sufficient deformities of it self, Therefore they should not add such as proceed from Vice.
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If thou bee religious in thy youth, old age will bee welcome to thee, and the daies will not be euill, the troubles & weaknesses will seeme as nothing which accompanie old age, Thou wilt be willing to die,
If thou be religious in thy youth, old age will be welcome to thee, and the days will not be evil, the Troubles & Weaknesses will seem as nothing which accompany old age, Thou wilt be willing to die,
for Death will not carry thee to prison, but to the Saincts feast, Reuel. 19.9. To the participation and fellowship with Christ, in his heauenly ioyes and blisse, when the Church (his Spouse) shall be fully blessed.
for Death will not carry thee to prison, but to the Saints feast, Revel. 19.9. To the participation and fellowship with christ, in his heavenly Joys and bliss, when the Church (his Spouse) shall be Fully blessed.
for there is neither work, nor inuention, nor knowledge, nor wisedome, in the graue whither thou goest, Eccl. 9.10. Paul saith, Whiles we haue time we must doe good to all, specially to those which are of the house-hold of Faith, Gal. 6.10.
for there is neither work, nor invention, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom, in the graven whither thou goest, Ecclesiastes 9.10. Paul Says, While we have time we must do good to all, specially to those which Are of the household of Faith, Gal. 6.10.
Looke what care, conscience, zeale, loue, and reuerent estimation of good things thou haddest, when first thou embracedst the Gospel, the same at last retaine,
Look what care, conscience, zeal, love, and reverent estimation of good things thou Hadst, when First thou embracedst the Gospel, the same At last retain,
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We cannot promise to our selues one day, for Time is Gods, and Times and Seasons he hath put in his owne power, Act. 1.7. therefore, euery day wee ought to prepare our hearts to seeke the Lord, and keepe them fit and willing thereto.
We cannot promise to our selves one day, for Time is God's, and Times and Seasons he hath put in his own power, Act. 1.7. Therefore, every day we ought to prepare our hearts to seek the Lord, and keep them fit and willing thereto.
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Take heed, Brethren, lest at any time there be any of you an euill heart, and vnfaithfull, to depart away from the liuing God, Heb. 3.12. Oh! that there were in them an heart to feare me, and to keepe all my Commandements alway, Deut. 5.29. Our Sauiour saith, Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thy heart, Matth. 22.37. Euery day our thanks must be continued for benefits receiued, they are renewed euery morning, Lam. 3.23. Euery day we ought to watch and pray for stedfastnesse and constancie.
Take heed, Brothers, lest At any time there be any of you an evil heart, and unfaithful, to depart away from the living God, Hebrew 3.12. Oh! that there were in them an heart to Fear me, and to keep all my commandments always, Deuteronomy 5.29. Our Saviour Says, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, Matthew 22.37. Every day our thanks must be continued for benefits received, they Are renewed every morning, Lam. 3.23. Every day we ought to watch and pray for steadfastness and constancy.
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Euery day we must hold and keepe our peace with God, and lie downe therein, Psal. 4.8. And the yeeres approach, of which thou wilt say, I haue no pleasure in them.
Every day we must hold and keep our peace with God, and lie down therein, Psalm 4.8. And the Years approach, of which thou wilt say, I have no pleasure in them.
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Moses saith, The strength of old men is labour and sorrow, Psal. 90.10. Their dayes are dayes of sorrow, and their strength brings nothing vnto them, but matter of labour and paine.
Moses Says, The strength of old men is labour and sorrow, Psalm 90.10. Their days Are days of sorrow, and their strength brings nothing unto them, but matter of labour and pain.
Man that is borne of woman is full of miserie, or full of vexation, Iob 14.1. The description of the last age is admirable, and hath need of a good Anatomist, to helpe the true vnderstanding of the same.
Man that is born of woman is full of misery, or full of vexation, Job 14.1. The description of the last age is admirable, and hath need of a good Anatomist, to help the true understanding of the same.
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Then the Sunne is darke, and the Light, and the Moone, and the Starres: And the Clowdes returne after the Raine, Eccl. 12.2. The Keepers of the house tremble; the Strong men bow themselues;
Then the Sun is dark, and the Light, and the Moon, and the Stars: And the Clouds return After the Rain, Ecclesiastes 12.2. The Keepers of the house tremble; the Strong men bow themselves;
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the Grinders cease, because they are few; and they waxe darke, that looke out by the windowes, Eccl. 12.3. And the doores shall bee shut by the street, with the base sound of the grinding;
the Grinders cease, Because they Are few; and they wax dark, that look out by the windows, Ecclesiastes 12.3. And the doors shall be shut by the street, with the base found of the grinding;
and a Man shall stand vp at the voyce of the Bird; and all the Daughters of Musick shall be brought low, Eccl. 12.4. And men will dread euery high place, and feare will be in the way;
and a Man shall stand up At the voice of the Bird; and all the Daughters of Music shall be brought low, Ecclesiastes 12.4. And men will dread every high place, and Fear will be in the Way;
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and the Wheele broken at the Cisterne, Eccl. 12.6. And dust returne to the Earth as it was, and the Spirit returne to God that gaue it, Eccl. 12.7.
and the Wheel broken At the Cistern, Ecclesiastes 12.6. And dust return to the Earth as it was, and the Spirit return to God that gave it, Ecclesiastes 12.7.
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that is, after they haue wept a long time, there passe before their eyes, as it were, clowdes, being nothing else but grosse vapours, which grow thicke and foggie.
that is, After they have wept a long time, there pass before their eyes, as it were, Clouds, being nothing Else but gross vapours, which grow thick and foggy.
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He nameth the Almond tree, for that doth first flowre of any tree, as if he should say, old mens gray haires come on with haste, sometimes before they looke for them.
He names the Almond tree, for that does First flower of any tree, as if he should say, old men's grey hairs come on with haste, sometime before they look for them.
The Graue is the house where the dead must dwell, it is the way (as Ioshua saith) of all the world, Iosh. 23.14. that is, I shall die shortly after the custom of all other men.
The Grave is the house where the dead must dwell, it is the Way (as Ioshua Says) of all the world, Joshua 23.14. that is, I shall die shortly After the custom of all other men.
our Sauiour wept for Lazarus his friend, Ioh. 11.35. Abraham lamented Sarah, Gen. 23.2. The Hebrewes, Moses, Deut. 34.8. Ioseph, Iacob, Gen. 50.1.
our Saviour wept for Lazarus his friend, John 11.35. Abraham lamented Sarah, Gen. 23.2. The Hebrews, Moses, Deuteronomy 34.8. Ioseph, Iacob, Gen. 50.1.
for there is perform'd that blessing which Christ promiseth. Heathenish mourning is reproued, which is without hope, 1. Thess. 4.13. but Christian sorrow is commendable. The siluer Cord is loosed;
for there is performed that blessing which christ promises. Heathenish mourning is reproved, which is without hope, 1. Thess 4.13. but Christian sorrow is commendable. The silver Cord is loosed;
that is, the great Veine, called the hollow Veine, which cānot draw bloud any more out of the Liuer, which is the common Store-house and Fountaine, which watereth all the body in such sort, that it yeeldeth no more seruice then a broken Pitcher.
that is, the great Vein, called the hollow Vein, which cannot draw blood any more out of the Liver, which is the Common Storehouse and Fountain, which Waters all the body in such sort, that it yields no more service then a broken Pitcher.
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When Dauid would haue Barzillai come to him into Ierusalem, that he might feed him Barzillai said vnto the King, how many daies are the yeers of my life, that I should goe vp with the King to Ierusalem.
When David would have Barzillai come to him into Ierusalem, that he might feed him Barzillai said unto the King, how many days Are the Years of my life, that I should go up with the King to Ierusalem.
or in that I drinke? can I heare any more the voyce of singing men & women? wherefore then should thy seruant be any more a burden vnto my lord the King? Thy seruant wil go a little way ouer Iordan with the King,
or in that I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men & women? Wherefore then should thy servant be any more a burden unto my lord the King? Thy servant will go a little Way over Iordan with the King,
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Secondly, the defect of his sences and therefore not fit for a Princes court, he could not iudge between sauourie and vnsauourie, between sweet and sowre;
Secondly, the defect of his Senses and Therefore not fit for a Princes court, he could not judge between savoury and unsavoury, between sweet and sour;
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They desire to be dissolued, & to be with Christ, which is best of all, Phil. 1.23. They loue to remoue out of the body, and to dwell with the Lord, 2. Cor. 5.8.
They desire to be dissolved, & to be with christ, which is best of all, Philip 1.23. They love to remove out of the body, and to dwell with the Lord, 2. Cor. 5.8.
as if they vsed it not, setting their minds vpon that Countrey which is aboue. Their affections be in heauen, though they be on earth, their treasure is in heauen,
as if they used it not, setting their minds upon that Country which is above. Their affections be in heaven, though they be on earth, their treasure is in heaven,
The Earle of Kildare, seeing his Writ of death brought in when hee was at shouel-boord, throwes his cast with this in his mouth, whatsoeuer that is, this is for a huddle.
The Earl of Kildare, seeing his Writ of death brought in when he was At shouel-boord, throws his cast with this in his Mouth, whatsoever that is, this is for a huddle.
but euerie day is a day of wrath, an euill day, subiect to some iudgment or other, this should make the children of God lift vp their hands and hearts, desiring to enioy that life, wherein neuer a day shal passe away in wrath,
but every day is a day of wrath, an evil day, Subject to Some judgement or other, this should make the children of God lift up their hands and hearts, desiring to enjoy that life, wherein never a day shall pass away in wrath,
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and euerie day prepare to die. As Dauid said of Aphimaaz, let him come and welcome, &c. 2. Sam. 18.27. so the faithful Christian wil say of death, he is the messenger of Christ, he is welcome, he bringeth to me the ioyful newes of eternal life.
and every day prepare to die. As David said of Aphimaaz, let him come and welcome, etc. 2. Sam. 18.27. so the faithful Christian will say of death, he is the Messenger of christ, he is welcome, he brings to me the joyful news of Eternal life.
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