Abrahams sute for Sodome a sermon preached at Pauls Cr[o]sse the 25 of August, 1611 / by Robert Milles, preacher of Gedny fenne, and Sutton St. Edmonds in Holland Lincolneshire.
As the flame is continued by fire, so friendship by reciprocall amity, saith Ambrose. And this was seene and obserued in GOD himselfe, the first friend and louer of mankinde, towards his seruant Abraham the father of the faithfull.
As the flame is continued by fire, so friendship by reciprocal amity, Says Ambrose. And this was seen and observed in GOD himself, the First friend and lover of mankind, towards his servant Abraham the father of the faithful.
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and neighbourly parlce, betwixt them two in behalfe of the Sodomites. For when God purposed in his secret and sacred wisdome to destroy the Citie of Sodome, (whose sinnes cried for vengeance from heauen) hee first after the manner of men paused on the matter,
and neighbourly parlce, betwixt them two in behalf of the Sodomites. For when God purposed in his secret and sacred Wisdom to destroy the city of Sodom, (whose Sins cried for vengeance from heaven) he First After the manner of men paused on the matter,
and often crauing pardon for his boldnesse, hee told the Lord, that it stood not with his iustice and credit (who is high Lord chiefe Iustice of the whole world) to destroy the righteous with the wicked:
and often craving pardon for his boldness, he told the Lord, that it stood not with his Justice and credit (who is high Lord chief justice of the Whole world) to destroy the righteous with the wicked:
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Abraham, straightway goeth with a priuie search through the Citie of Sodom, and at last after much labour lost, hee returned to God with a non est inuentus: and then after the manner of courtly Petitioners, Qui timidè rogat, negare docet:
Abraham, straightway Goes with a privy search through the city of Sodom, and At last After much labour lost, he returned to God with a non est inuentus: and then After the manner of courtly Petitioners, Qui timidè Rogat, negare docet:
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Abraham proceeded further, and still (vnder correction for his presumption) hee obtained from God a writte ad melius inquirendum, and then hee falleth from fifty to fiue and fortie,
Abraham proceeded further, and still (under correction for his presumption) he obtained from God a written ad Better inquirendum, and then he falls from fifty to fiue and fortie,
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and blessed Brethren) may bee called Abrahams sute for Sodom, wherein for methode and memory sake I will tie my selfe to three parties, which shall stand in stead of three parts.
and blessed Brothers) may be called Abrahams suit for Sodom, wherein for method and memory sake I will tie my self to three parties, which shall stand in stead of three parts.
First, in God his slownesse, in executing iudgement, and punishing sinne. Secondly, in Abraham, the sympathie, and compassion of the godly for their brethren.
First, in God his slowness, in executing judgement, and punishing sin. Secondly, in Abraham, the Sympathy, and compassion of the godly for their brothers.
and a warning before the whipping:) So it pleaseth our heauenly Father in executing due punishment for our sinnes, to giue vs a caueat before his capias, and alwaies to warne vs,
and a warning before the whipping:) So it Pleases our heavenly Father in executing due punishment for our Sins, to give us a caveat before his capias, and always to warn us,
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whilst that Noah, (whom the Apostle calleth NONLATINALPHABET the herauld or Preacher of righteousnesse) was composing the Arke for securitie of the worlds remainder.
while that Noah, (whom the Apostle calls the herald or Preacher of righteousness) was composing the Ark for security of the world's remainder.
Yea, thus long did God forbeare the Citie of Sodom, and daily forewarned them by rightcous Lot, whose soule was continually grieued at their vncleanenes, and duly presaged their ouerthrow.
Yea, thus long did God forbear the city of Sodom, and daily forewarned them by righteous Lot, whose soul was continually grieved At their Uncleanness, and duly presaged their overthrow.
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The sweetest lesson, that euer Dauid. Israels sweet Singer either felt or sung at any time voluntary on his Harpe and tenstringed instrument, it was of Gods mercy, all his descant was of Gods patience,
The Sweetest Lesson, that ever David. Israel's sweet Singer either felt or sung At any time voluntary on his Harp and tenstringed Instrument, it was of God's mercy, all his descant was of God's patience,
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Yea, further to shew you how loath and vnwilling God is in punishing sinne, the Prophet resembleth the Lord to an Archer, which bendeth his bow, vnlocketh his quiuer,
Yea, further to show you how loath and unwilling God is in punishing sin, the Prophet resembles the Lord to an Archer, which bendeth his bow, unlocketh his quiver,
Hugo vpon these words, Trahe me, Draw mee, saith, That God draweth men vnto himselfe, Aut terrendo minis, caedendo flagellis, aut blandiendo beneficijs, i Either by terrifying vs by menaces, •ourging vs by iudgements, or wooing vs by benefits;
Hugo upon these words, Trahe me, Draw me, Says, That God draws men unto himself, Or terrendo minis, caedendo flagellis, Or blandiendo beneficijs, i Either by terrifying us by menaces, •ourging us by Judgments, or wooing us by benefits;
whether the Prophet bringeth in God in the person, habit & shape of a Shepheard, which leadeth his flocke with two seuerall staues, of sundry names, and diuers properties:
whither the Prophet brings in God in the person, habit & shape of a Shepherd, which leads his flock with two several staves, of sundry names, and diverse properties:
Nognam, and Chobelim, iucunditatem, & dissipantes, and as our translation hath it, Bewty, and Bonds. So that Gods chiefe staffe is Bewty, enamuled with rich iewels of mercie,
Nognam, and Chobelim, iucunditatem, & dissipantes, and as our Translation hath it, Beauty, and Bonds. So that God's chief staff is Beauty, enamuled with rich Jewels of mercy,
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Thus God heere dealt with Sodom, who would not in any wise destroy it, if among manie thousands hee coulde haue had but his tithe, ten righteous persons, I will not destroy it for tens sake.
Thus God Here dealt with Sodom, who would not in any wise destroy it, if among many thousands he could have had but his tithe, ten righteous Persons, I will not destroy it for tens sake.
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But what shall I stand to display the patience, longanimitie, and suffering forbearance of the Lord towards the first age, Niniuy, Ierusalem, or Sodom? Haue these places tasted,
But what shall I stand to display the patience, longanimity, and suffering forbearance of the Lord towards the First age, Niniuy, Ierusalem, or Sodom? Have these places tasted,
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and long suffering? O blessed beloued and Christian Citizens, euen this our Israel wherein we liue, this Canaan, which we inhabit, God in his patience and compassion hath had as vigilant an eye ouer it, as euer he had ouer the holy land from the beginning of the yeare vnto the end thereof,
and long suffering? O blessed Beloved and Christian Citizens, even this our Israel wherein we live, this Canaan, which we inhabit, God in his patience and compassion hath had as vigilant an eye over it, as ever he had over the holy land from the beginning of the year unto the end thereof,
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I may say of it, as Syluius doth of Rhodes, Semper in sole sita est Rhodos, The glorious sunne-shine of Gods loue, the comfortable beames of his blessings,
I may say of it, as Sylvius does of Rhodes, Semper in sole sita est Rhodos, The glorious sunshine of God's love, the comfortable beams of his blessings,
Nay, euen this new Hierusalem, this NONLATINALPHABET of the whole world, great among Nations, and Princesse among Prouinces, no place more then this Citie, hath in all treasons, conspiracies, insurrections, plagues,
Nay, even this new Jerusalem, this of the Whole world, great among nations, and Princess among Provinces, no place more then this city, hath in all treasons, conspiracies, insurrections, plagues,
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as euer hee had against Sodome, yet hee neuer destroied it, so that this people may sing with the Prophet this encomiasticke of Gods mercy, It is the Lond mercy, that we are not consumed, because his compassions faile not.
as ever he had against Sodom, yet he never destroyed it, so that this people may sing with the Prophet this encomiastic of God's mercy, It is the Land mercy, that we Are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not.
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and make too holde with God, tempting and prouoking him by continuall breach of his law, according to that of the Wiseman, Because ill workes are not presentlie punished, men fearelesse commit mischiefe.
and make too hold with God, tempting and provoking him by continual breach of his law, according to that of the Wiseman, Because ill works Are not presently punished, men fearless commit mischief.
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Thus Adam not seeing Euah presently to die, stood a long time in a quandarie, & inter precem mulieris & praeceptum creatoris, as Bernard speaketh, betwixt his Wifes demaund,
Thus Adam not seeing Eve presently to die, stood a long time in a quandary, & inter precem Mulieris & Precept Creatoris, as Bernard speaks, betwixt his Wives demand,
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Maledictus, qui offert florem iuuentutis suae Diabolo, & faecem senectutis Deo reseruat. i. Cursed is he, who offereth the prime of his youth to the Diuell, and reserueth the corrupt dregs of his ould age for God.
Maledictus, qui offered florem iuuentutis suae Diabolo, & faecem senectutis God reseruat. i. Cursed is he, who Offereth the prime of his youth to the devil, and reserveth the corrupt dregs of his old age for God.
Nam quos diù, vt conuertantur, tolerat; non conuersos duriùs damnat. i. Those whom God suffereth long in hope of their conuersion, hee condemneth more grieuously not being conuerted:
Nam quos diù, vt conuertantur, tolerate; non conuersos duriùs damnat. i. Those whom God suffers long in hope of their conversion, he Condemneth more grievously not being converted:
And surely for further veritie herein, I could yet neuer obserue in my priuate experience, (which hath beene somewhat more then ordinarie in these cases) that a worldly man, the man of earth, a morrow repenter,
And surely for further verity herein, I could yet never observe in my private experience, (which hath been somewhat more then ordinary in these cases) that a worldly man, the man of earth, a morrow repenter,
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or desired to be dissolued, but like Tantalus in hell ( Auido fugaces captantem ore cibos ) tortured, not to taste of meate, readie to fall in his mouth.
or desired to be dissolved, but like Tantalus in hell (Auido fugaces captantem over cibos) tortured, not to taste of meat, ready to fallen in his Mouth.
and abuse of mercy, I am of Bernards minde, that among infinite delaiers hardly one is saued and of Hieromes opinion, that such liuers seldome or neuer make a good ende.
and abuse of mercy, I am of Bernards mind, that among infinite delaiers hardly one is saved and of Jerome's opinion, that such livers seldom or never make a good end.
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Let then such as liue desperately without feare of iudgement, and yet die presumptuous of mercy, bee packing with this mittimus, made by the prudent Counsellor, Say not, the mercy of the Lord is great, hee shall put away the multitude of my sinnes:
Let then such as live desperately without Fear of judgement, and yet die presumptuous of mercy, be packing with this mittimus, made by the prudent Counsellor, Say not, the mercy of the Lord is great, he shall put away the multitude of my Sins:
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For mercy and wrath make haste with him, and his indignation shall rest vpon sinners: and as it followeth in the seuenth verse, Put not off from day to day,
For mercy and wrath make haste with him, and his Indignation shall rest upon Sinners: and as it follows in the Seventh verse, Put not off from day to day,
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Let Sodomes destruction then become our instruction, and let it be a fearefull Foelix quem faciunt, vnto all those that feare not iudgements threatned, abuse mercy offered,
Let Sodom's destruction then become our instruction, and let it be a fearful Felix Whom faciunt, unto all those that Fear not Judgments threatened, abuse mercy offered,
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Iulius Caesar, the founder of your Milo, and tower of Shechem (Christian Citizens) gaue the Snaile in his Ensigne, with this Motto, Lentè festinandum, Softly and fafely:
Julius Caesar, the founder of your Milo, and tower of Shechem (Christian Citizens) gave the Snail in his Ensign, with this Motto, Lentè festinandum, Softly and fafely:
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when God can forbeare no longer, nor endure our indignities, nor brooke our contempt of his honourable mercies, then like Iehu the soone of Nimshi, he marcheth furiouslie,
when God can forbear no longer, nor endure our indignities, nor brook our contempt of his honourable Mercies, then like Iehu the soon of Nimshi, he marches furiously,
and againe, The iniquitie of my daughter Ierusalem is greater then Sodome: and againe, Contemners of the Gospell shall haue easier iudgement, then Sodome:
and again, The iniquity of my daughter Ierusalem is greater then Sodom: and again, Contemners of the Gospel shall have Easier judgement, then Sodom:
The Spirit of God maketh no long beaderowle of them, but abstracteth them, and like soure Coach-horses which draw the Chariot of iniquitie, yoaketh them thus.
The Spirit of God makes no long beaderowle of them, but abstracteth them, and like sour Coach-horses which draw the Chariot of iniquity, yoketh them thus.
What, were heere all Sodoms sinnes, and all that God could obiect against it, or charge Sodome withall? Vnder this number of foure, their manifolde sinnes are inferred,
What, were Here all Sodom's Sins, and all that God could Object against it, or charge Sodom withal? Under this number of foure, their manifold Sins Are inferred,
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The first sinne of Sodome like to Pharaohs desperate forehorse, which set first foote in the Sea, it is Pride, which alwaies loueth superioritie and prioritie.
The First sin of Sodom like to Pharaohs desperate forehorse, which Set First foot in the Sea, it is Pride, which always loves superiority and priority.
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And the Wiseman saith more, NONLATINALPHABET i. Pride is the beginning of sinne. Since the fall of our great beldame Euah, Pride is held the womans sinne.
And the Wiseman Says more, i. Pride is the beginning of sin. Since the fallen of our great beldame Eve, Pride is held the woman's sin.
If therefore women would see themselues and their pride in a glasse, I referre them to the Prophets Cristall, (it may bee called the womans Chapter) where God threatneth,
If Therefore women would see themselves and their pride in a glass, I refer them to the prophets Crystal, (it may be called the woman's Chapter) where God threatens,
as the Tauerne by the Yuy-bush is descried for Sodomiticall. And for proud men otherwise in heart, which will be aut Caesares, aut nulli, commaunders, or no body;
as the Tavern by the Yuy-bush is descried for Sodomitical. And for proud men otherwise in heart, which will be Or Caesares, Or None, commanders, or no body;
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the Apostle stoppeth their mouths strangely, God resisteth the proud. To this purpose it is memorable how the ancient Romains portraitured Pride like the Diuell, with a triple Crowne on his head.
the Apostle stoppeth their mouths strangely, God Resisteth the proud. To this purpose it is memorable how the ancient Romans portraiture Pride like the devil, with a triple Crown on his head.
then hee makes lawes and keepes none, but liueth as hee listeth, and at last perturbat omnia Dauus, there is no quiet, no peace, where hee dwels, nothing but trouble and discontent.
then he makes laws and keeps none, but lives as he lists, and At last perturbat omnia Dauus, there is no quiet, no peace, where he dwells, nothing but trouble and discontent.
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In a word, I will say no more of a proud man, then Innocentius will sweare for mee, Omnis ferè vitiosus diligit sibi similem, solus superbus odit superbum:
In a word, I will say no more of a proud man, then Innocentius will swear for me, Omnis ferè vitiosus diligit sibi similem, solus Superbus odit superbum:
yet one proud man (if two bee neighbours) neuer brooketh the other, but like Eteocles and Polynices smoke, their breath is odious pro & contrà. So that this proude sinne,
yet one proud man (if two bee neighbours) never brooketh the other, but like Eteocles and Polynices smoke, their breath is odious Pro & contrà. So that this proud sin,
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The second sinne of Sodome, is Fulnesse of Bread, a sin, whereof God gaue Israel warning aforehand, that when they should come into the promised land of Canaan; and there had glutted themselues,
The second sin of Sodom, is Fullness of Bred, a since, whereof God gave Israel warning aforehand, that when they should come into the promised land of Canaan; and there had glutted themselves,
and were full, then beware, lest thou forget thy Lord, &c. This was Baltazars sinne who at his riotous banquet, in excesse of wine, amongst his Princes, wiues and concubines;
and were full, then beware, lest thou forget thy Lord, etc. This was Baltazars sin who At his riotous banquet, in excess of wine, among his Princes, wives and concubines;
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forgat the Lord so farre, as Gods finger chalked his follie on the walles. In this fulnesse sinned churlish Nabal, in forgetfulnesse of poore Dauid and his tired followers.
forgot the Lord so Far, as God's finger chalked his folly on the walls. In this fullness sinned churlish Nabal, in forgetfulness of poor David and his tired followers.
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And in this fulnes perished the giuttonous belly-god in the Gospell, who would rather choake with the crust, then hungerbitten Lazarus should haue the crummes.
And in this fullness perished the giuttonous belly-god in the Gospel, who would rather choke with the crust, then hungerbitten Lazarus should have the crumbs.
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These are those beasts, with whome the Apostle encountred at Ephesus after the manner of men, whose chiefe schoole point was this, Let vs eate and drinke,
These Are those beasts, with whom the Apostle encountered At Ephesus After the manner of men, whose chief school point was this, Let us eat and drink,
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And let mee the vnworthy messenger of God aggrauate my Lord and maisters complaint and continue with homelie Amos a iust exclamation against luxurious drinkers,
And let me the unworthy Messenger of God aggravate my Lord and masters complaint and continue with homely Amos a just exclamation against luxurious drinkers,
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and yet they themselues enforce their owne vessels, and carcases to ouerflow, and with the superfluity of their fulnesse drown themselues not onely in drinke,
and yet they themselves enforce their own vessels, and carcases to overflow, and with the superfluity of their fullness drown themselves not only in drink,
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then the channels in your streets? Is not this also a sin of Sodom, when the surfeiting reuersion of fatte trenchers shall bee cast vnder the table to dogges? Christ who for our sakes often was an hungred neuer did it, vtterly misliked it,
then the channels in your streets? Is not this also a since of Sodom, when the surfeiting reversion of fat trenchers shall be cast under the table to Dogs? christ who for our sakes often was an hungered never did it, utterly misliked it,
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Right honorable, right worshipfull, and Religious Citizens, I will confesse with the Apostle, and thinke my selfe happy, that I speake this day before them, who haue knowledge of Customes and lawes,
Right honourable, right worshipful, and Religious Citizens, I will confess with the Apostle, and think my self happy, that I speak this day before them, who have knowledge of Customs and laws,
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Among all politicall lawes of the Persians, (which till this day are famous for their certainty, there neuer was anie more profitable either to Gods Church,
Among all political laws of the Persians, (which till this day Are famous for their certainty, there never was any more profitable either to God's Church,
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or the common wealth, then that of King Ahashuerosh, obserued specially in his owne Court for order of drinking, when none might compell another to drinke,
or the Common wealth, then that of King Ahasuerus, observed specially in his own Court for order of drinking, when none might compel Another to drink,
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and thrusteth his nose thorow, whatsoeuer meeteth him, and ten times worse then beasts that drinke for necessitie, we by onely drinking, metamorphize our selues into beasts.
and thrusts his nose thorough, whatsoever meeteth him, and ten times Worse then beasts that drink for necessity, we by only drinking, metamorphize our selves into beasts.
As excellently, as truly said hee, Nos coelum terraemiseemus, We mingle heauen and earth together, that is, the herbes and fruits of the earth, all variety of fish in the waters, all the fowles of the aire, all the strong wines, odours,
As excellently, as truly said he, Nos coelum terraemiseemus, We mingle heaven and earth together, that is, the herbs and fruits of the earth, all variety of Fish in the waters, all the fowls of the air, all the strong wines, odours,
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and thereunto I adiure you by the dreadfull day of iudgement, that as often as yee feast one another, ye would banish one custome out of your banquets,
and thereunto I adjure you by the dreadful day of judgement, that as often as ye feast one Another, you would banish one custom out of your banquets,
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That Idlenesse is no small sinne, obserue from the Creation, and ye shall find, that the Creator placed not Adam in Eden as an idle suruayer, to stand gazing,
That Idleness is no small sin, observe from the Creation, and you shall find, that the Creator placed not Adam in Eden as an idle suruayer, to stand gazing,
In the Primitiue Church, this was a great matter, which Paul sound fault withall among his charge, Wee heare, that there are which walke among you inordinately, and worke not at all:
In the Primitive Church, this was a great matter, which Paul found fault withal among his charge, we hear, that there Are which walk among you inordinately, and work not At all:
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Why? heere are the aduenturous Merchants of Tyre and Sidon, which bring gould from Ophir, and Merchandize from Arabia. Heere is the curious hand of Hiram daily busied in expert worke of brasse.
Why? Here Are the adventurous Merchant's of Tyre and Sidon, which bring gold from Ophir, and Merchandise from Arabia. Here is the curious hand of Hiram daily busied in expert work of brass.
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Here ye may heare melodious Iubal praysing God earely and late on the musicall instrument. Heere you may see the industrious labour of Tubal Cain in his yron worke.
Here you may hear melodious Iubal praising God early and late on the musical Instrument. Here you may see the Industria labour of Tubal Cain in his iron work.
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as euer was hard-hearted Pharaoh contrary to the Israelites. Notwithstanding Longae sunt Regum manus, that Magistrates haue long armes, and manie yeeres:
as ever was hardhearted Pharaoh contrary to the Israelites. Notwithstanding Long sunt Regum manus, that Magistrates have long arms, and many Years:
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and euen in this Citie (though not in the heart) yet in close backe wings and obscure angles thereof, there be many nests full of idle birds, which the carefull Magistrate seldome findeth out.
and even in this city (though not in the heart) yet in close back wings and Obscure angles thereof, there be many nests full of idle Birds, which the careful Magistrate seldom finds out.
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And in the curious Bee-hiue of this commonwealth there are foure sort of idle Bees, much like the foure Sects of Philosophers, which sometimes flourished in Athens, the Academicke, Epicure, Peripatetique, and the Stoike. The first were greatly giuen to studie and contemplation,
And in the curious Beehive of this commonwealth there Are foure sort of idle Bees, much like the foure Sects of Philosophers, which sometime flourished in Athens, the Academic, Epicure, Peripatetic, and the Stoic. The First were greatly given to study and contemplation,
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and these are your idle gamesters, who are all night in speculation, deuising new tricks, and inuenting strange conueyance by Cards and Dice, which next day they put in practise.
and these Are your idle gamesters, who Are all night in speculation, devising new tricks, and inventing strange conveyance by Cards and Dice, which next day they put in practice.
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And this idle Gamester with a blinde bone out o• his iugling boxe, with the actiuity of a Polupragmaticall finger, can in one howre vndoe many a hopefull heire:
And this idle Gamester with a blind bone out o• his juggling box, with the activity of a Polupragmatical finger, can in one hour undo many a hopeful heir:
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Of the second Philosopher the Epicure, I spake before in fulnesse of bread, and therefore I leaue him to his pleasure, which is his Summum bonum. The third is the Peripateticke, who vsed to dispute walking,
Of the second Philosopher the Epicure, I spoke before in fullness of bred, and Therefore I leave him to his pleasure, which is his Summum bonum. The third is the Peripatetic, who used to dispute walking,
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and in this order are Cunnycatchers, who like the Diuell are alwaies compassing the Earth, and still going vp and downe seeking whome they may dououre.
and in this order Are Cunnycatchers, who like the devil Are always compassing the Earth, and still going up and down seeking whom they may dououre.
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These cunning Philosophers walke from Inne to Inne, from East to West, from Towrehill to Tyburne, (and there I leaue them) and with Sathan can turne themselues into an Angell of light, full of good words,
These cunning Philosophers walk from Inn to Inn, from East to West, from Towrehill to Tyburn, (and there I leave them) and with Sathan can turn themselves into an Angel of Light, full of good words,
And these I call your mimicall Comaedians, and apish actors, who with Thraso thunder out sesquipedalia verba, a heape of inkehorne tearmes to the tenour of a poore Colliar,
And these I call your mimical Comedians, and apish actors, who with Thraso thunder out sesquipedalia verba, a heap of Inkhorn terms to the tenor of a poor Collier,
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And further the licentious Poet and Player together are growne to such impudencie, as with shamelesse Shemei, they teach Nobilitie, Knighthood, graue Matrons & ciuill citizens, and like Countrey dogs snatch at euerie passengers heeles.
And further the licentious Poet and Player together Are grown to such impudency, as with shameless Shimei, they teach Nobilt, Knighthood, graven Matrons & civil Citizens, and like Country Dogs snatch At every passengers heals.
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Yea, Playes are growne now adaies into such high request (Horresco referens) as that some prophane persons affirme, they can learne as much both for example and edifying at a Play, as at a Sermon.
Yea, Plays Are grown now adais into such high request (Horresco referens) as that Some profane Persons affirm, they can Learn as much both for Exampl and edifying At a Play, as At a Sermon.
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Did the diuell euer speake thus impiously in this conflict with the Archangell? To compare a Iasciuious Stage to this sacred Pulpet and oracle of trueth? To compare a silken counterfeit to a Prophet, to Gods Angell, to his Minister, to the distributer of Gods heauenly mysteries? And to compare the idle and scurrile inuention of an illiterate bricklayer, to the holy, pure,
Did the Devil ever speak thus impiously in this conflict with the Archangel? To compare a Iasciuious Stage to this sacred Pulpit and oracle of truth? To compare a silken counterfeit to a Prophet, to God's Angel, to his Minister, to the distributer of God's heavenly Mysteres? And to compare the idle and scurrile invention of an illiterate bricklayer, to the holy, pure,
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Charitie seemeth to bee so hard among vs, as thogh it were neuer heard of amongst vs. But as Moses with one stroke of his rod enforced water from the flintie rocke,
Charity seems to be so hard among us, as though it were never herd of among us But as Moses with one stroke of his rod Enforced water from the flinty rock,
so my desire is, that the hearts and soules of the vncharitable, mooued at this instant with my light touch of Charity, may hereafter extend and powre foorth fresh springs and streames of liberalitie.
so my desire is, that the hearts and Souls of the uncharitable, moved At this instant with my Light touch of Charity, may hereafter extend and pour forth fresh springs and streams of liberality.
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Of all good works which wee doe in this life (and they are not many) there is none more acceptable to the Almighty then workes of mercy, whereunto Christ comfortably to encourage vs in our charitable course, promiseth out of his free mercy an immortall Kingdome for reward.
Of all good works which we do in this life (and they Are not many) there is none more acceptable to the Almighty then works of mercy, whereunto christ comfortably to encourage us in our charitable course, promises out of his free mercy an immortal Kingdom for reward.
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Come yee blessed. And if rich men would aske me the high way to heauen, I would answere them as the sonne of God did the young man, Goe and sell, and giue to the poore.
Come ye blessed. And if rich men would ask me the high Way to heaven, I would answer them as the son of God did the young man, Go and fell, and give to the poor.
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Demetrius King of Macedon, in the fiege of Rhodes, especially tendred and preserued the picture of Protogenes. And to rich men, such as contemne the poore, I present for their fayring an image or picture to carrie with them into the Countrey, not to be hung in their Hals,
Demetrius King of Macedon, in the siege of Rhodes, especially tendered and preserved the picture of Protogenes. And to rich men, such as contemn the poor, I present for their fairing an image or picture to carry with them into the Country, not to be hung in their Hals,
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as for want of wings, for want of some limme, or member of their body, impotencie and infirmitie cannot labour for honie, cannot worke for their liuing.
as for want of wings, for want of Some limb, or member of their body, impotency and infirmity cannot labour for honey, cannot work for their living.
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and the Romanes noted such as once yearely entred not into their Templum Misericordiae. Thus deale our rich Cormorants in exercising Charitie, they once by the yeare perhaps respect the poore; nay, once in their liues;
and the Romans noted such as once yearly entered not into their Templum Mercy. Thus deal our rich Cormorants in exercising Charity, they once by the year perhaps respect the poor; nay, once in their lives;
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like the Swine, which is profitable at his death, or with the Mole, which seeth onely at her end, they at their deaths thinke they purchase heauen by a halfepenie dole, or a Christmas dinner.
like the Swine, which is profitable At his death, or with the Mole, which sees only At her end, they At their death's think they purchase heaven by a halfpenny dole, or a Christmas dinner.
and the hard Countrey.) Remember this one thing, Manas pauperis est gazophylacium Christi, & quicquid pauper accipit, Christus acceptat. i. The poore mans hand is Christs treasurie, and looke, what the poore receiueth, Christ accepteth.
and the hard Country.) remember this one thing, Manas pauperis est gazophylacium Christ, & quicquid pauper accipit, Christus acceptat. i. The poor men hand is Christ treasury, and look, what the poor receiveth, christ Accepteth.
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I remember, that the Apostle specifieth three christian vertues or sisters, which all at once came downe from heauen to get themselues husbands on earth among the sonnes of GOD Faith, Hope and Charitie.
I Remember, that the Apostle specifieth three christian Virtues or Sisters, which all At once Come down from heaven to get themselves Husbands on earth among the Sons of GOD Faith, Hope and Charity.
and shee proued so sweete a spouse, and comfortable a wife vnto him, and so faithfull a helper in all his troubles, persecutions and miseries, as hee onely receiued comfort by her:
and she proved so sweet a spouse, and comfortable a wife unto him, and so faithful a helper in all his Troubles, persecutions and misery's, as he only received Comfort by her:
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But for the yongest sister Charitie, who was fairest but poorest, who had the best proportion and worst portion, shee wandreth still vp and downe and findeth none that either minde her,
But for the youngest sister Charity, who was Fairest but Poorest, who had the best proportion and worst portion, she wanders still up and down and finds none that either mind her,
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This poore soule, Charitie is yet on her pilgrimage, shee trauelleth from land to land, from nation to nation, from house to house, from doore to doore,
This poor soul, Charity is yet on her pilgrimage, she travelleth from land to land, from Nation to Nation, from house to house, from door to door,
If shee chance to rap at the Porch of the Countrey Gentlemans manner-house, the Dawes from the Chimney toppe make her answere, Solitudo ante ostium, there is cold cheare, when nobody keepeth house.
If she chance to rap At the Porch of the Country Gentleman's manner-house, the Daws from the Chimney top make her answer, Solitudo ante ostium, there is cold cheer, when nobody Keepeth house.
and so the prouerbe is verified, No pennie, No Pater noster. If shee stumble on the Lawyers threshold, he giueth her something to couer her nakednesse,
and so the proverb is verified, No penny, No Pater Noster. If she Stumble on the Lawyers threshold, he gives her something to cover her nakedness,
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If shee trie farther the Physitions hospitality, he perhaps tendering her health least shee should surfeit, purgeth Charitie with a bitter pill of contempt,
If she try farther the Physicians hospitality, he perhaps tendering her health lest she should surfeit, Purgeth Charity with a bitter pill of contempt,
or a spoonefull of diet drinke with God helpe. And thus in all estates, and conditions of people, Charitie is contemned and excluded: Charity is reiected and abhorred;
or a spoonful of diet drink with God help. And thus in all estates, and conditions of people, Charity is contemned and excluded: Charity is rejected and abhorred;
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and no maruaile then, if Charity be cold, when neither winter nor summer, in court or countrie, citie or village, any man vouchsafeth Charity one nights lodging.
and no marvel then, if Charity be cold, when neither winter nor summer, in court or country, City or village, any man vouchsafeth Charity one nights lodging.
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And this sinne it brought couetousnesse, oppression, vsury, iniustice, extortion, fraud and iniury, and where the poore is not releeued, God is little beleeued.
And this sin it brought covetousness, oppression, Usury, injustice, extortion, fraud and injury, and where the poor is not relieved, God is little believed.
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What shall wee say then? Shall we accuse Sodome, and excuse our selues? Were the Citizens of Sodome greater sinners then we? I must answere with the Messiah, I say nay, except yee repent, ye shall all perish. For let vs weigh their sinnes and ours in an equall ballance,
What shall we say then? Shall we accuse Sodom, and excuse our selves? Were the Citizens of Sodom greater Sinners then we? I must answer with the Messiah, I say nay, except ye Repent, you shall all perish. For let us weigh their Sins and ours in an equal balance,
whilst the food of our soules is in distributing? Is not this a sinne of Sodome? For lust and secret whoredome, like Salomons harlot wiping our lips, as though all were well:
while the food of our Souls is in distributing? Is not this a sin of Sodom? For lust and secret whoredom, like Solomon's harlot wiping our lips, as though all were well:
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Wee with Iudah difcry our selues and filthinesse by our signet, cloake, and staffe: nay, the horrible and namelesse sinne of Sodome hath poisoned some.
we with Iudah difcry our selves and filthiness by our signet, cloak, and staff: nay, the horrible and nameless sin of Sodom hath poisoned Some.
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And are we inferiour to Sodom? For falshood, deceit, flattery, dissimulation, crueltie, and vsurie, wee can boldly say with Iob. Our iniquitie is sealed vp in bagges:
And Are we inferior to Sodom? For falsehood, deceit, flattery, dissimulation, cruelty, and Usury, we can boldly say with Job Our iniquity is sealed up in bags:
and many illiterate Leuites playing the morrow Masse Priests in Micah his house for ten sickels of siluer by the yeare, a suite of apparell, meate and drinke:
and many illiterate Levites playing the morrow Mass Priests in micah his house for ten sickels of silver by the year, a suit of apparel, meat and drink:
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O this is at least a sinne of Sodome, and a damnable sinne of the whore of Babylon, the Church of Rome. So that if Dauid said of his sinnes, That they were gone ouer his head,
Oh this is At least a sin of Sodom, and a damnable sin of the whore of Babylon, the Church of Room. So that if David said of his Sins, That they were gone over his head,
And if God for foure sinnes thus handled Sodome by fire, O how shall hee deale with Villages and Country Townes (sic magnis componere parua solebam) wherein many moe sinnes,
And if God for foure Sins thus handled Sodom by fire, Oh how shall he deal with Villages and Country Towns (sic magnis componere Parua solebam) wherein many more Sins,
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and more grieuous sinnes daily raigne, then euer did in Sodome. And surely, that God is thus forbearing, wee must acknowledge his loue and long suffering,
and more grievous Sins daily Reign, then ever did in Sodom. And surely, that God is thus forbearing, we must acknowledge his love and long suffering,
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It is saide of Hippocrates twinnes, that they alwaies looked each on the other, and in action imitated one another, which affection ought to be in all Christians one towards another, NONLATINALPHABET to laugh with them that laugh,
It is said of Hippocrates twins, that they always looked each on the other, and in actium imitated one Another, which affection ought to be in all Christians one towards Another, to laugh with them that laugh,
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Thus the Prophet foreseeing in the spirit Gods iudgements hanging ouer the people for sinne, cried out Razi li, razi li, O li: bogedim bagedu, vbeged, bogedim, bagedu, that is, My secret, my secret, woe is me:
Thus the Prophet Foreseeing in the Spirit God's Judgments hanging over the people for sin, cried out Razi li, Razi li, Oh li: bogedim bagedu, vbeged, bogedim, bagedu, that is, My secret, my secret, woe is me:
This compassion was in his brother Prophet, Ah Lord God, wilt thou destroy all the residue of Israel, in powring out thy wrath vpon Ierusalem? And as pitifullie complaineth Daniel, O Lord, according to all thy righteousnesse, I beseech thee, let thine anger,
This compassion was in his brother Prophet, Ah Lord God, wilt thou destroy all the residue of Israel, in Pouring out thy wrath upon Ierusalem? And as pitifully Complaineth daniel, Oh Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine anger,
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Thus also Ionah solitarie in his cell and booth without the Citie-gate mourned for Niniuie. Yea, this liuely feeling of our brethrens infirmities was in Christ hiselfe, who sorrowed for the hard heart of the Synagogue,
Thus also Jonah solitary in his cell and booth without the Citie-gate mourned for Nineveh. Yea, this lively feeling of our Brothers' infirmities was in christ hiselfe, who sorrowed for the hard heart of the Synagogue,
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And in his Maisters steps walked the Apostle Paul, who wished himselfe to be seperated from Christ, for his brethren his kinsemen according to the flesh.
And in his Masters steps walked the Apostle Paul, who wished himself to be separated from christ, for his brothers his kinsmen according to the Flesh.
But where shall wee single out amongst the sonnes of Adam a compassionate Abraham? an humble suiter for Sodome? or a man sorrowing for sinne in another? Hagar indeed mourned for Ismael, Iacob for Ioseph: Ioseph for Beniamin, the Israelitish virgins for Iephthaes daughter, Marie for Lazarus, and we for the deceasse and departure of our friends, & hinc illae lachrymae. But if wee see our brother, neighbour,
But where shall we single out among the Sons of Adam a compassionate Abraham? an humble suitor for Sodom? or a man sorrowing for sin in Another? Hagar indeed mourned for Ishmael, Iacob for Ioseph: Ioseph for Benjamin, the Israelitish Virgins for Jephthah daughter, Marry for Lazarus, and we for the decease and departure of our Friends, & hinc Those lachrymae. But if we see our brother, neighbour,
or familiar, to be a vitious liuer, wedded to wickednesse, and sunke in sinne, we salue it vp with Humanum est, so that now adaies sinne in young men is nothing but a tricke of youth,
or familiar, to be a vicious liver, wedded to wickedness, and sunk in sin, we salve it up with Humanum est, so that now adais sin in young men is nothing but a trick of youth,
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when he espied out of his casement an Asse eating thistles, that the sencelesse beast should take pleasure in pricks, which should haue been spurres vnto him to take paines.
when he espied out of his casement an Ass eating thistles, that the senseless beast should take pleasure in pricks, which should have been spurs unto him to take pains.
Shall I speake plainely? Those, that make a Maygame of sinne in others, laughing at a drunkard in the channell, applauding a swaggerer in his blasphemies,
Shall I speak plainly? Those, that make a May game of sin in Others, laughing At a drunkard in the channel, applauding a swaggerer in his Blasphemies,
I could wish, that after the president of our father Abraham in this place towards sinfull Sodome, we were either Elephants or Dolphins in sparke of good nature one to another,
I could wish, that After the president of our father Abraham in this place towards sinful Sodom, we were either Elephants or Dolphins in spark of good nature one to Another,
Saint Augustine greatly approueth this worke, and thus perswadeth vnto it: Piaest illa tristitia alienis vitijs ingemiscere, non adhaerere: contristari, non implicari: dolore contrahi, non attraht.
Saint Augustine greatly approveth this work, and thus Persuadeth unto it: Piaest illa Tristitia alienis vitijs ingemiscere, non adhaerere: contristari, non implicari: dolore contrahi, non attraht.
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O blessed brethren and Christian Citizens, this one sin want of compassion and brotherly affection hath possessed head and taile, better and worse, and all conditions and callings.
O blessed brothers and Christian Citizens, this one since want of compassion and brotherly affection hath possessed head and tail, better and Worse, and all conditions and callings.
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and applaudeth his prodigall Absalon, as olde Eli did his sonnes, and thinketh all well without any contradiction or correction of their sins, The pampering mother glorieth in her proude darling, delighteth in her pride,
and applaudeth his prodigal Absalom, as old Eli did his Sons, and Thinketh all well without any contradiction or correction of their Sins, The pampering mother Glorieth in her proud darling, delights in her pride,
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From the Prophet to the Priest euery man dealeth falsely, for they haue healed the hurt of the daughter of my people with sweet words, saying Shalom, Shalom, Veen Shalom, Peace, peace, and there is no peace.
From the Prophet to the Priest every man deals falsely, for they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people with sweet words, saying Shalom, Shalom, Veen Shalom, Peace, peace, and there is no peace.
When Ministers (who ought to bee Boanerges the sonnes of thunder, as Christ called Iames and Iohn, ) when they, I say, shall either feare with smoothing Zidkijah to speake the truth, or forbeare with white-liuered Amaziah to rip vp the bowell of sinne:
When Ministers (who ought to be Boanerges the Sons of thunder, as christ called James and John,) when they, I say, shall either Fear with smoothing Zidkijah to speak the truth, or forbear with white-livered Amaziah to rip up the bowel of sin:
I make no better of such temporizers, then of forsworne and vnconscionable Country Church-wardens, who praesent Omnia benè, when all the parish is out of square.
I make no better of such temporizers, then of forsworn and unconscionable Country Churchwardens, who present Omnia benè, when all the parish is out of square.
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And herein we shall performe that excellent worke commended by the sonne of wisedome Solomon: Lekak Nepashoth Kakam, i. He is wise, that winneth Soules.
And herein we shall perform that excellent work commended by the son of Wisdom Solomon: Lekak Nepashoth Kakam, i. He is wise, that wins Souls.
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and this is the priuate duty of one towards another, and a Christian office, which ought to bee found in the heritage of Iacob. And among many morall praecepts and ciuill Lawes established by God himselfe in the common wealth of Israell, this was enacted for one:
and this is the private duty of one towards Another, and a Christian office, which ought to be found in the heritage of Iacob. And among many moral Precepts and civil Laws established by God himself in the Common wealth of Israel, this was enacted for one:
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The estate and condition of the Church of God is elegantly set foorth by the princely Preacher of Israel Solomon: A little Citie and few men in it &c. This small City with few men in it representeth the Church militant on earth, which is daily assaulted by the strong man vp in armes Sathan, and was deliuered by the pollicy of the poore wiseman Iesus Christ, and yet none is thank full for his paines, hardly one to tenne,
The estate and condition of the Church of God is elegantly Set forth by the princely Preacher of Israel Solomon: A little city and few men in it etc. This small city with few men in it Representeth the Church militant on earth, which is daily assaulted by the strong man up in arms Sathan, and was Delivered by the policy of the poor Wiseman Iesus christ, and yet none is thank full for his pains, hardly one to tenne,
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This was apparent in all ages, that most in the world were badde, and that the Kingdome of Sathan alwaies exceeded Gods. At the deluge the wickednesse of man was great,
This was apparent in all ages, that most in the world were bad, and that the Kingdom of Sathan always exceeded God's At the deluge the wickedness of man was great,
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Nicodemus the night-walker, with Ioseph of Arimathea, and a small handfull of others in the whole Synagogue of the Iewes. And in this City of Sodom (besides Lot and his houshould) God apposed citie and suburbs with the number of tenne.
Nicodemus the nightwalker, with Ioseph of Arimathea, and a small handful of Others in the Whole Synagogue of the Iewes. And in this city of Sodom (beside Lot and his household) God apposed City and suburbs with the number of tenne.
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And euen in these daies, when the whole world swarmeth with multitudes of people, and men surpasse in number the moates in the sunne, and sands on the shore.
And even in these days, when the Whole world swarmeth with Multitudes of people, and men surpass in number the moats in the sun, and sands on the shore.
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If GOD should looke from heauen, or come in progresse to iudgement, hee shall finde but a few good, hardly fifty in a Citty, tenne in a Corporation three in a village, two in a house good:
If GOD should look from heaven, or come in progress to judgement, he shall find but a few good, hardly fifty in a city, tenne in a Corporation three in a village, two in a house good:
The ancient Hebrewes giue an ingenious and exquisite reason, why the great name of God NONLATINALPHABET is written almost in all nations and tongues, onely with foure letters.
The ancient Hebrews give an ingenious and exquisite reason, why the great name of God is written almost in all Nations and tongues, only with foure letters.
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The Iewes call him Iehouah, the Grecians NONLATINALPHABET, the Latinists Deus, the Aegyptians Thewt, the Persians Syros, the Arabians Alla, the French Dieu, the Germans Gott: to import, that in the foure parts of the world both to the Iew and Gentile, his name is known,
The Iewes call him Jehovah, the Greeks, the Latinists Deus, the egyptians Thought, the Persians Syrians, the Arabians Alla, the French Dieu, the Germanes Got: to import, that in the foure parts of the world both to the Iew and Gentile, his name is known,
Now then as in the ouerthrow of Sodome, Lot secured himselfe in the little Citie, Bela or Zoar for his sanctuary, and so escaped Gods vengeance and punishment:
Now then as in the overthrow of Sodom, Lot secured himself in the little city, Bela or Zoar for his sanctuary, and so escaped God's vengeance and punishment:
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the audit at the day of iudgement will bee very short, and hee will make a quicke dispatch at the generall Assise of the glorious Resurrection when he shall giue sentence of life and death.
the audit At the day of judgement will be very short, and he will make a quick dispatch At the general Assize of the glorious Resurrection when he shall give sentence of life and death.
in the high way towards Heauen, and so consequently know also, if hee bee in the number of the elect, by that direction and rule taught by our Saufour:
in the high Way towards Heaven, and so consequently know also, if he be in the number of the elect, by that direction and Rule taught by our Saufour:
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Heere are proposed two waies, and two gates, which all the world walke in and enter in at, the wide gate and broad way, the narrow way, and straight gate.
Here Are proposed two ways, and two gates, which all the world walk in and enter in At, the wide gate and broad Way, the narrow Way, and straight gate.
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Doest thou walke in the old way, which is the good way? Art thou strict and precise in fasting and praying? Art thou straight girt about with verity, and the goulden girdle of continencie? Doest thou narrowlie keepe thy feete from euery euill way, that thou maiest obserue the word? Doest thou not follow a multitude to doe euill, nor the world by the broad way,
Dost thou walk in the old Way, which is the good Way? Art thou strict and precise in fasting and praying? Art thou straight girded about with verity, and the golden girdle of continency? Dost thou narrowly keep thy feet from every evil Way, that thou Mayest observe the word? Dost thou not follow a multitude to do evil, nor the world by the broad Way,
and booked among the number of the elect, and that thou art s•aled for the seruant of God in thy forehead among the Tribes of the children of Israel. The more I consider this point, that the whole City of Sodome could not affoord tenne righteous persons,
and booked among the number of the elect, and that thou art s•aled for the servant of God in thy forehead among the Tribes of the children of Israel. The more I Consider this point, that the Whole city of Sodom could not afford tenne righteous Persons,
and that perforce I must into one of them: I would first, runne headlong into Hel, before that I would meddle with sinne. O sanctified soule! O mortified breast!
and that perforce I must into one of them: I would First, run headlong into Hell, before that I would meddle with sin. O sanctified soul! O mortified breast!
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To temper all my speech by the time, I will make my conclusion an exhorration, drawne out of Christs Sermon concerning his second comming to iudgement:
To temper all my speech by the time, I will make my conclusion an exhortation, drawn out of Christ Sermon Concerning his second coming to judgement:
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wherein hee warneth vs to be watchfull and carefull, and not secure or dissolute, as in the daies of Noah. For (saith he) two shall bee in one bed, the one receiued, the other left: two in the field, one receiued, and his fellow forsaken:
wherein he warneth us to be watchful and careful, and not secure or dissolute, as in the days of Noah. For (Says he) two shall be in one Bed, the one received, the other left: two in the field, one received, and his fellow forsaken:
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Secondly, in Abraham, who became an humble suter to God for Sodome: Let vs as the children of Abraham, when wee see our brethren sunke in sinne, loose in life,
Secondly, in Abraham, who became an humble suitor to God for Sodom: Let us as the children of Abraham, when we see our brothers sunk in sin, lose in life,
and let vs with the mercifull father make merry at the returne of our prodigall brother, and with the blessed Angels reioyce at the conuersion of a sinner.
and let us with the merciful father make merry At the return of our prodigal brother, and with the blessed Angels rejoice At the conversion of a sinner.
Lastly, in that the whole Citie of Sodome, was stalled with tenne good men, and could not yeeld them to God, let populous Cities and great places make sure, that there may alwaies bee found among them a righteous Lot, and aboue the number of tenne,
Lastly, in that the Whole city of Sodom, was stalled with tenne good men, and could not yield them to God, let populous Cities and great places make sure, that there may always be found among them a righteous Lot, and above the number of tenne,
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Yea, let vs all with faithfull Rahab display out of our windowes a redde carnation ribbin died in the blood of Iesus Christ, that God may thereby know vs,
Yea, let us all with faithful Rahab display out of our windows a red carnation ribbon died in the blood of Iesus christ, that God may thereby know us,
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That then wee may bee taken vp from the tents of Keder, and out of this vale of miserie, to bee infranchized Cittizens in the holie Citie of new and true Ierusalem, where (as Augustine speaketh) the King is verity, Law is Charity, Dignity is Aequitie, Peace Felicity, Life aeternity.
That then we may be taken up from the tents of Cedar, and out of this vale of misery, to be infranchized Citizens in the holy city of new and true Ierusalem, where (as Augustine speaks) the King is verity, Law is Charity, Dignity is Equity, Peace Felicity, Life eternity.
