The benefite of affliction. A sermon, first preached, and afterwards enlarged, by Charles Richardson preacher at Saint Katharines neare to the Tower of London
IF it bee lawfull to make comparisons betweene one part of the holy Scripture and another, which is all most excellent, as Dauid saith, being inspired by one and the same blessed spirit of God:
IF it be lawful to make comparisons between one part of the holy Scripture and Another, which is all most excellent, as David Says, being inspired by one and the same blessed Spirit of God:
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wee may truely say that there is no part more worthy then the booke of Psalmes, and in them, none more full of heauenly instruction then this Psalme. The author whereof is generally agreed vpon to be Dauid, whome the Scripture hath stiled, The sweete singer of Israel.
we may truly say that there is no part more worthy then the book of Psalms, and in them, none more full of heavenly instruction then this Psalm. The author whereof is generally agreed upon to be David, whom the Scripture hath styled, The sweet singer of Israel.
so it is euident that he shewed the excellencie of his skill in composing this Psalme: being there vnto occasioned and excited by the great afflictions that were vpon him.
so it is evident that he showed the excellency of his skill in composing this Psalm: being there unto occasioned and excited by the great afflictions that were upon him.
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For the Psalme seemeth to haue beene penned in the time of his exile and banishment, whereby hee laboureth to confirme his faith, by many comfortable meditatiōs of the word of God.
For the Psalm seems to have been penned in the time of his exile and banishment, whereby he Laboureth to confirm his faith, by many comfortable meditations of the word of God.
and that they are truely godly, that are acquainted with the word of God, and are carefull to frame their liues according to the directions and rules thereof.
and that they Are truly godly, that Are acquainted with the word of God, and Are careful to frame their lives according to the directions and rules thereof.
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And therefore he laboureth by many arguments throughout the whole Psalme, and especially by his owne example to stirre vp all the children of God, both to the continuall meditation,
And Therefore he Laboureth by many Arguments throughout the Whole Psalm, and especially by his own Exampl to stir up all the children of God, both to the continual meditation,
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Againe, euery diuision in the originall beginneth with an Hebrew letter according to the Alphabet, and euery verse in that diuision beginneth with the same letter.
Again, every division in the original begins with an Hebrew Letter according to the Alphabet, and every verse in that division begins with the same Letter.
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As it is called the Lawe, the Testimonies, the Waies, the Precepts, the Statutes, the Commaundements, the Iudgements, the promise, the truth, the ordinances, the name of God &c. Now the reasons why the Prophet is so exquisite in framing of this Psalme, is to commend the excellencie of the matter contained in it, that so wee may be stirred vp to regard it with greater attention.
As it is called the Law, the Testimonies, the Ways, the Precepts, the Statutes, the commandments, the Judgments, the promise, the truth, the ordinances, the name of God etc. Now the Reasons why the Prophet is so exquisite in framing of this Psalm, is to commend the excellency of the matter contained in it, that so we may be stirred up to regard it with greater attention.
Now concerning this ninth part of the Psalme, wherein this verse that I haue read is contained, the Prophet hauing first thankfully acknowledged Gods mercie in dealing gratiously with him, he maketh his petition to be further taught & instructed in the knowledge of Gods will.
Now Concerning this ninth part of the Psalm, wherein this verse that I have read is contained, the Prophet having First thankfully acknowledged God's mercy in dealing graciously with him, he makes his petition to be further taught & instructed in the knowledge of God's will.
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A second reason is taken from his former vntowardnesse and vntractablenesse, that hee had beene like an vnruly beast, that would not keep the way without beating.
A second reason is taken from his former untowardness and Untractableness, that he had been like an unruly beast, that would not keep the Way without beating.
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After this he repeateth his former acknowledgement of Gods goodnesse, and renueth his petition to be taught, backing it with another reason in the two next verses.
After this he repeateth his former acknowledgement of God's Goodness, and Reneweth his petition to be taught, backing it with Another reason in the two next Verses.
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Secondly, the fruite which hee found in his affliction, which is propounded first generally, It is good for mee, &c. And then by a particular effect, which was wrought in him thereby, That I may learne thy Statutes.
Secondly, the fruit which he found in his affliction, which is propounded First generally, It is good for me, etc. And then by a particular Effect, which was wrought in him thereby, That I may Learn thy Statutes.
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And hee threatneth euen those, with whom he hath made a sure couenant, and from whom hee will neuer take his mercie and louing kindnesse, that if they forsake his lawe and walke not in his iudgements:
And he threatens even those, with whom he hath made a sure Covenant, and from whom he will never take his mercy and loving kindness, that if they forsake his law and walk not in his Judgments:
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and yet he affirmeth of himselfe, that daily hee had beene punished, and chastened euery morning. Euery day that wēt ouer his head, brough with it some affliction or other.
and yet he Affirmeth of himself, that daily he had been punished, and chastened every morning. Every day that went over his head, borough with it Some affliction or other.
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He was falsely accused by Doeg, that cursed Edomite, betrayed and discouered by the false hearted Ziphims. He was discomforted and derided by his wife that lay in his bosom.
He was falsely accused by Doeg, that cursed Edomite, betrayed and discovered by the false hearted Ziphims. He was discomforted and derided by his wife that lay in his bosom.
Ziglag, the towne which Achish king of Gath had giuen him for his habitation, was sacked & burnt by the Amalekites, & his wiues yt were the comfort of his life, were taken prisoners.
Ziklag, the town which Achish King of Gaza had given him for his habitation, was sacked & burned by the Amalekites, & his wives that were the Comfort of his life, were taken Prisoners.
Neit er was this the case of Dauid alone, but euen all the children of God mentioned in the Scripture, haue also beene partakers of the same condition.
Neit er was this the case of David alone, but even all the children of God mentioned in the Scripture, have also been partakers of the same condition.
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Iob likewise, though a godly man, one of whom the Lord himselfe testified, that he was an vpright and a iust man, one that feared God and eschewed euill:
Job likewise, though a godly man, one of whom the Lord himself testified, that he was an upright and a just man, one that feared God and Eschewed evil:
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It was no small affliction to loose such a deale of substance all in a day, to haue his children so pittifully dismembred, to haue his wife and his friends that should haue asswaged his sorrow, to play the miserable comforters, and to adde affliction vnto his misery,
It was no small affliction to lose such a deal of substance all in a day, to have his children so pitifully dismembered, to have his wife and his Friends that should have assuaged his sorrow, to play the miserable Comforters, and to add affliction unto his misery,
He shall bee my Sonne, and I will bee his Father, and concerning whom he promised, that his mercie should neuer depart from him as he tooke it from Saul:
He shall be my Son, and I will be his Father, and Concerning whom he promised, that his mercy should never depart from him as he took it from Saul:
yet when he turned his he art from the Lord God of Israell & keept not that which he had commaunded him, the Lord raised him vp aduersa ies one after another, which molested him with warres al the dayes of his life.
yet when he turned his he art from the Lord God of Israel & kept not that which he had commanded him, the Lord raised him up aduersa ies one After Another, which molested him with wars all the days of his life.
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And yet notwithstanding all this, Sanecherib presently after sent a great arny against Ierusalem to destroy it, and caused Rabshakeh with a blacke mouth, to the breaking of Hezekiahs heart, to blaspheme the name of the liuing God.
And yet notwithstanding all this, Sennacherib presently After sent a great arny against Ierusalem to destroy it, and caused Rabshakeh with a black Mouth, to the breaking of Hezekiah's heart, to Blaspheme the name of the living God.
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And he was no sooner by Gods mercie deliuered out of this danger, but straightway he was visited with a sore sicknesse (and as some thinke with the plague) which in all appearance was vnto death.
And he was no sooner by God's mercy Delivered out of this danger, but straightway he was visited with a soar sickness (and as Some think with the plague) which in all appearance was unto death.
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So Lazarus, at whose death the Angels of heauen were imployed to carry his soule into Abrahams bosome, was in his lifetime poore, impotent, harbourlesse, distressed, and vnpittied.
So Lazarus, At whose death the Angels of heaven were employed to carry his soul into Abrahams bosom, was in his lifetime poor, impotent, harbourless, distressed, and unpitied.
In a word, these famous worthies of the world, that the Apostle speaketh off, of whom the world was not worthy, were tryed, some by mockings and scourgings, some by bonds and imprisonment.
In a word, these famous worthies of the world, that the Apostle speaks off, of whom the world was not worthy, were tried, Some by mockings and scourgings, Some by bonds and imprisonment.
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They were stoned, they were hewen asunder, they were tempted, they were slaine by the sword, they wandered vp and downe in sheepes skins & goates skins, being destitut, afflicted & tormented.
They were stoned, they were hewn asunder, they were tempted, they were slain by the sword, they wandered up and down in Sheep skins & Goats skins, being destitute, afflicted & tormented.
Abraham that was the Father of all them that beleeue, had a wicked Ishmael, the sonne of the bondwoman, who, by mocks and taunts, persecuted Isaack the sonne of the promise.
Abraham that was the Father of all them that believe, had a wicked Ishmael, the son of the bondwoman, who, by mocks and taunts, persecuted Isaac the son of the promise.
Holy Isaak had a profane Esau as the Apostle calleth him, who of set purpose to displease his father tooke him wiues of other nations, as bad as himselfe, who by their disobedience and rebellion, were a griefe of minde to his parents,
Holy Isaac had a profane Esau as the Apostle calls him, who of Set purpose to displease his father took him wives of other Nations, as bad as himself, who by their disobedience and rebellion, were a grief of mind to his Parents,
and made his mother wearie of her life. Good Iacob was troubled with Simeon and Leui, brethren in euill, who in their wrath and selfe will, committed such a bloodie outrage vpon the Sichemites, as caused their father to bee abhorred among the inhabitants of the Land. Eli the Priest, a good man, had sonnes that were wicked and knewe not the Lord, who behaued themselues so vilely in their places, lying with the women that assembled at the doore of the Tabernacle of the congregation, that men abhorred the offering of the Lord.
and made his mother weary of her life. Good Iacob was troubled with Simeon and Levi, brothers in evil, who in their wrath and self will, committed such a bloody outrage upon the Sichemites, as caused their father to be abhorred among the inhabitants of the Land. Eli the Priest, a good man, had Sons that were wicked and knew not the Lord, who behaved themselves so vilely in their places, lying with the women that assembled At the door of the Tabernacle of the congregation, that men abhorred the offering of the Lord.
And in the end hee rebelled against his father, driue him out of his kingdom, and had not God preuented him, would haue taken the Crowne from his head.
And in the end he rebelled against his father, driven him out of his Kingdom, and had not God prevented him, would have taken the Crown from his head.
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Yea the children of villaines, and such as were more vile then the earth, made him their song and their talke. Yea they did not spare to spit in his face.
Yea the children of villains, and such as were more vile then the earth, made him their song and their talk. Yea they did not spare to spit in his face.
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as hee saith, how men of all sorts esteemed and reuerenced him, may easily thinke, what a griefe it was to his heart, to bee now made a laughing stocke to fooles.
as he Says, how men of all sorts esteemed and reverenced him, may Easily think, what a grief it was to his heart, to be now made a laughing stock to Fools.
Ioseph, a good man, and one that was alwayes carefull not to sinne against God, by the false accusation of his Mistresse was put in prison, where hee lay diuerse yeeres,
Ioseph, a good man, and one that was always careful not to sin against God, by the false accusation of his Mistress was put in prison, where he lay diverse Years,
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So likewise Michaiah a faithfull Prophet, by the commaundement of Ahab, was put into the prison house, where he was fed with the bread of affliction, and with water of affliction.
So likewise Michaiah a faithful Prophet, by the Commandment of Ahab, was put into the prison house, where he was fed with the bred of affliction, and with water of affliction.
And the Apostle Peter was caught vp by Herod, and put in prison, and deliuered to foure quaternions of soldiers to be kept, where hee was bound with two chaines, not his feete onely, but his hands also.
And the Apostle Peter was caught up by Herod, and put in prison, and Delivered to foure quaternions of Soldiers to be kept, where he was bound with two chains, not his feet only, but his hands also.
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And the Apostle Paul and Silas were deliuered to a cruell Iaylor, who cast them into the bottome, or dungeon of the prison, and made fast their feete in the stockes.
And the Apostle Paul and Silas were Delivered to a cruel Jailer, who cast them into the bottom, or dungeon of the prison, and made fast their feet in the stocks.
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It is a great griefe for a man to bee depriued of the wife of his youth, which hath long lyen in his bosome, which for many yeares hath beene vnto him as the louing hinde and pleasant Roe, in whose loue he hath so long delighted,
It is a great grief for a man to be deprived of the wife of his youth, which hath long lyen in his bosom, which for many Years hath been unto him as the loving hind and pleasant Roe, in whose love he hath so long delighted,
And yet this befell those two holy Patriarkes Abraham and Iacob, Abraham was depriued of his dearest Sara, and Iacob of Rahel, whom he so much affected.
And yet this befell those two holy Patriarchs Abraham and Iacob, Abraham was deprived of his dearest Sarah, and Iacob of Rachel, whom he so much affected.
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But with the losse of an husband, to be bereft of all meanes of maintenance, and exposed to extreame pouertie, is such a crosse as can hardly bee imagined.
But with the loss of an husband, to be bereft of all means of maintenance, and exposed to extreme poverty, is such a cross as can hardly be imagined.
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and small meanes, and her two sonnes, which had taken them wiues there in the land of Moab, died also, so that she was left alone and destitute of succour? And how much she was affected with this calamitie, may appeare by her speeches, when she returned againe into her owne country.
and small means, and her two Sons, which had taken them wives there in the land of Moab, died also, so that she was left alone and destitute of succour? And how much she was affected with this calamity, may appear by her Speeches, when she returned again into her own country.
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& of Elies daughter in lawe, who hearing that the arke of God was taken, and her husband and father in law were dead, bowed her selfe and trauelled, and in her trauell dyed.
& of Ely's daughter in law, who hearing that the Ark of God was taken, and her husband and father in law were dead, bowed her self and traveled, and in her travel died.
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The Prophet of the Lord, that was sent to cry against the altar, which Ieroboam had made at Bethel, because he kept not the commaundement which the Lord commaunded him, a lyon met him by the way and slew him,
The Prophet of the Lord, that was sent to cry against the altar, which Jeroboam had made At Bethel, Because he kept not the Commandment which the Lord commanded him, a Lion met him by the Way and slew him,
And good Iosiah, who is so highly commended for his godlinesse, was notwithstanding slaine in the warres by Pharao Necho, king of Egypt. Nay a man may be so far left to himselfe,
And good Josiah, who is so highly commended for his godliness, was notwithstanding slain in the wars by Pharaoh Necho, King of Egypt. Nay a man may be so Far left to himself,
But besides all these outward afflictions, the children of God may bee, and oftentimes are subiect to inward fear & horror of conscience, which as Solomon saith, is ye most intolerable tormēt yt can be indured The spirit of a man wil sustain his infirmitie:
But beside all these outward afflictions, the children of God may be, and oftentimes Are Subject to inward Fear & horror of conscience, which as Solomon Says, is the most intolerable torment that can be endured The Spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity:
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In a word, Hezekiah that good King complaineth, that besides the sicknesse which God laid vpon his bodie, that brought him euen to deathes dore, the Lord had broken al his bones like a lyon, and from day to night he made an end of him,
In a word, Hezekiah that good King Complaineth, that beside the sickness which God laid upon his body, that brought him even to deaths door, the Lord had broken all his bones like a Lion, and from day to night he made an end of him,
And therefore, the Church of God is compared to a lillie among thornes, to giue vs to vnderstand, that though it be very louely & beautifull in the sight of God:
And Therefore, the Church of God is compared to a Lily among thorns, to give us to understand, that though it be very lovely & beautiful in the sighed of God:
So that though they be as scarlet, yet the Lord maketh them as white as snow, & thogh they be red like crimson, hee maketh them as woll. Yea the Lord putteth away our transgressions like a cloud,
So that though they be as scarlet, yet the Lord makes them as white as snow, & though they be read like crimson, he makes them as will. Yea the Lord putteth away our transgressions like a cloud,
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and our sinnes like a mist, he subdueth our iniquities, and casteth them into the bottome of the Sea. So as they shall neuer rise vp in iudgement against vs to accuse or condemne vs. Againe, the Lord is righteous in all his waies, & holy in all his workes:
and our Sins like a missed, he subdueth our iniquities, and Cast them into the bottom of the Sea. So as they shall never rise up in judgement against us to accuse or condemn us Again, the Lord is righteous in all his ways, & holy in all his works:
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First, therby to manifest & set forth his owne glory As our Sauiour said cōcerning the man that was borne blind, that that affliction was laid vpon him,
First, thereby to manifest & Set forth his own glory As our Saviour said Concerning the man that was born blind, that that affliction was laid upon him,
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if they take libertie to sinne, doe not escape the rod, they may know what themselues are to looke for at his hands, according to that speech of the Apostle Peter, If Iudgement first begin at the house of God, what shall bee the end of them that obey not the Gospell of God?
if they take liberty to sin, do not escape the rod, they may know what themselves Are to look for At his hands, according to that speech of the Apostle Peter, If Judgement First begin At the house of God, what shall be the end of them that obey not the Gospel of God?
Thus said Iob of his afflictons, he knew they were no punishments of his sinnes, as his friends would haue perswaded him, but tryals of his faith and patience.
Thus said Job of his afflictions, he knew they were no punishments of his Sins, as his Friends would have persuaded him, but trials of his faith and patience.
And the Apostle Peter saith, that the children of God are in heauinesse through manifold tentations, that the tryall of their faith, being much more precious then gold that perisheth, might be found to their praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Iesus Christ.
And the Apostle Peter Says, that the children of God Are in heaviness through manifold tentations, that the trial of their faith, being much more precious then gold that Perishes, might be found to their praise and honour and glory At the appearing of Iesus christ.
Seneca, an heathen man, that neuer knew what yt valor of a true Christian meant, could yet say of moral fortitude (a) yt it withereth & becometh feeble if it haue not an aduersarie to encounter withall.
Senecca, an heathen man, that never knew what that valour of a true Christian meant, could yet say of moral fortitude (a) that it withereth & Becometh feeble if it have not an adversary to encounter withal.
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so the graces of God in his children are neuer so fragrant & odoriferous, as whē they are as it were pounded by affliction, according to that speech of the Apostle, Tribulation bringeth forth patience, and patience experience,
so the graces of God in his children Are never so fragrant & odoriferous, as when they Are as it were pounded by affliction, according to that speech of the Apostle, Tribulation brings forth patience, and patience experience,
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and therefore, for preuenting thereof, it is necessary that the Lord should afflict vs. As a skilfull Physition many times prescribeth medicins to preserue from sickenes:
and Therefore, for preventing thereof, it is necessary that the Lord should afflict us As a skilful physician many times prescribeth medicines to preserve from sickness:
For seeing the godly are for the most, in this life so euill intreated, they may assure themselues, that in the life to come, there shall be a blessed change and alteration, wherein God shall wipe away all teares from their eyes,
For seeing the godly Are for the most, in this life so evil entreated, they may assure themselves, that in the life to come, there shall be a blessed change and alteration, wherein God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes,
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But, they that haue continued with Christ Iesus in his tentations, shall haue a kingdome appointed vnto them by him, that they may eat & drink at his table in his kingdome, &c. This is that which Abraham told the rich gluttō being in hel in torments, Son, saith he, remember that thou in thy life time receiuedst thy pleasures, and likewise Lazarus pains:
But, they that have continued with christ Iesus in his tentations, shall have a Kingdom appointed unto them by him, that they may eat & drink At his table in his Kingdom, etc. This is that which Abraham told the rich glutton being in hell in torments, Son, Says he, Remember that thou in thy life time Received thy pleasures, and likewise Lazarus pains:
Why then should we looke to be exempted from that condition which Christ our head was to vndergoe? especially seeing hee did vndergoe it for our sakes, that in himselfe hee might giue vs an example of patience.
Why then should we look to be exempted from that condition which christ our head was to undergo? especially seeing he did undergo it for our sakes, that in himself he might give us an Exampl of patience.
For hereby all men may see, that Whosoeuer will liue godly in Christ Iesus, must suffer persecution: and that Through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdome of Heauen.
For hereby all men may see, that Whosoever will live godly in christ Iesus, must suffer persecution: and that Through many tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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There is a corruption in our nature, which maketh vs rashly conclude, when wee see a man afflicted with some heauie crosse, that surely it is GODS iudgement vpon him for his sinne.
There is a corruption in our nature, which makes us rashly conclude, when we see a man afflicted with Some heavy cross, that surely it is GOD'S judgement upon him for his sin.
yet when they saw the strange afflictions that GOD had brought vpon him, they by and by, with one consent, passe their censure vpon him, That he was an hypocrite,
yet when they saw the strange afflictions that GOD had brought upon him, they by and by, with one consent, pass their censure upon him, That he was an hypocrite,
Thou hast cast out widowes empty, and the armes of the fatherlesse were broken. And where we see, he is not afraid to charge Iob with oppression and vnmercifulnes,
Thou hast cast out Widows empty, and the arms of the fatherless were broken. And where we see, he is not afraid to charge Job with oppression and unmercifulness,
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And the Disciples of our Sauiour Christ, when they saw a man that was borne blinde, they straitway imagined, that it was either for his owne or his parents sins.
And the Disciples of our Saviour christ, when they saw a man that was born blind, they straightway imagined, that it was either for his own or his Parents Sins.
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as our Sauiour teacheth in the Gospel, when he said to them that shewed him of the Galileans, whose bloud Pilate had mingled with their owne sacrifices:
as our Saviour Teaches in the Gospel, when he said to them that showed him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their own Sacrifices:
I tell you nay &c. Or thinke ye, that those eighteene, vpon whom the Tower in Siloam fell and slew them, were sinners aboue all that dwel in Ierusalem? I tell you nay, &c. And therefore,
I tell you nay etc. Or think you, that those eighteene, upon whom the Tower in Siloam fell and slew them, were Sinners above all that dwell in Ierusalem? I tell you nay, etc. And Therefore,
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when wee haue seene them visited by the hand of God, let vs learne henceforth, as Salomon saith, to lay our hand vpon our mouthes, Pro 30.32. lest we condemne the generation of Gods children, Psal. 73.15. Saint Augustine hath a most excellent saying to this purpose:
when we have seen them visited by the hand of God, let us Learn henceforth, as Solomon Says, to lay our hand upon our mouths, Pro 30.32. lest we condemn the generation of God's children, Psalm 73.15. Saint Augustine hath a most excellent saying to this purpose:
Although saith hee, the godly and the wicked be alike afflicted, yet they are distinct the one from the other, there remaineth an vnlikenesse of the sufferers, in the likenesse of their sufferings.
Although Says he, the godly and the wicked be alike afflicted, yet they Are distinct the one from the other, there remains an unlikeness of the sufferers, in the likeness of their sufferings.
Dost thou not see, saith he, that fathers loue their children farre otherwise then mothers doe? They would haue their children stirred vp betimes to vndergoe labor & toile,
Dost thou not see, Says he, that Father's love their children Far otherwise then mother's do? They would have their children stirred up betimes to undergo labour & toil,
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and loueth them not effeminately, but manfully, and exerciseth them with labors, with sorrows, with losses, that so they may gather true strength and hardnesse:
and loves them not effeminately, but manfully, and Exerciseth them with labors, with sorrows, with losses, that so they may gather true strength and hardness:
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So dealeth the Lord with vs. In his great wisedome and mercie hee proportioneth his afflictions, according to that measure of strength, which hee seeth in vs. When a Physition hath to deale with a Patient that is of a strong constitution, hee ministreth to him strong purgations:
So deals the Lord with us In his great Wisdom and mercy he proportioneth his afflictions, according to that measure of strength, which he sees in us When a physician hath to deal with a Patient that is of a strong constitution, he Ministereth to him strong purgations:
for wee may be sure they shall not hurt vs. For, as so many riuers which daily do runne into the Sea, and such aboundance of raine that falleth continually into it from the Cloudes,
for we may be sure they shall not hurt us For, as so many Rivers which daily do run into the Sea, and such abundance of rain that falls continually into it from the Clouds,
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and such a multitude of fountaines that spring from the middle of the earth, doe not change, no nor any whit abate or diminish the salt sauour thereof:
and such a multitude of fountains that spring from the middle of the earth, do not change, no nor any whit abate or diminish the salt savour thereof:
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and pricke him forward, nothing to trie the constancie and firmenesse of his minde, but lieth bur•ed in idlenesse, it is not tranquility but a dead calme.
and prick him forward, nothing to try the constancy and firmness of his mind, but lies bur•ed in idleness, it is not tranquillity but a dead Cam.
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Where we see, that the Lord taketh to heart the afflictions of his children, And his verie soule is grieued for their miserie, and it goeth as neare him, as if a man should touch the apple of his eye.
Where we see, that the Lord Takes to heart the afflictions of his children, And his very soul is grieved for their misery, and it Goes as near him, as if a man should touch the apple of his eye.
For, as they that had the ouersight of the wrastlings and combates among the Heathen, did not suffer the combatants to begin the conflict hand ouer head,
For, as they that had the oversight of the wrestlings and combats among the Heathen, did not suffer the combatants to begin the conflict hand over head,
For God is not like the master of the games before spoken of, who when hee hath armed the parties, departeth out of the wrastling place to behold the combat with the rest.
For God is not like the master of the games before spoken of, who when he hath armed the parties, departeth out of the wrestling place to behold the combat with the rest.
But the Lord standeth by them still, and aideth and assisteth them at euery turne, and continually succoureth them that are weaker with greater strength.
But the Lord Stands by them still, and aideth and assisteth them At every turn, and continually succoureth them that Are Weaker with greater strength.
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First, he tryed them, whether they had truly repented, and were touched with remorse for the iniury they had done to him, in that so cruelly and vnnaturally they solde him into Aegypt: Secondly, hee tryed them,
First, he tried them, whither they had truly repented, and were touched with remorse for the injury they had done to him, in that so cruelly and unnaturally they sold him into Egypt: Secondly, he tried them,
whether they had attempted any such thing against Beniamin his brother German, in that hee enioyned them to bring him with them the next time, that hee might see him:
whither they had attempted any such thing against Benjamin his brother German, in that he enjoined them to bring him with them the next time, that he might see him:
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Thirdly, when they had brought him, hee shewed extraordinary kindenesse to him aboue the rest, giuing him fiue times so great a portion as hee did any of them,
Thirdly, when they had brought him, he showed extraordinary kindness to him above the rest, giving him fiue times so great a portion as he did any of them,
Fourthly, he tryed them whether they loued their brother Beniamin so well, that when hee alone was detained, they would all for his sake come backe againe from their iourny.
Fourthly, he tried them whither they loved their brother Benjamin so well, that when he alone was detained, they would all for his sake come back again from their journey.
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Last of all, he tried them whether they loued their fathet so intirely, as yt they would not return home without Beniamin, which they knew would be intollerable griefe vnto their father.
Last of all, he tried them whither they loved their Father so entirely, as that they would not return home without Benjamin, which they knew would be intolerable grief unto their father.
But his bowels did earne within him towards them, and his heart was asmuch grieued as theirs, insomuch as twice he was constrained to turne from them and weep.
But his bowels did earn within him towards them, and his heart was as grieved as theirs, insomuch as twice he was constrained to turn from them and weep.
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So likewise Christ Iesus our blessed Sauiour, who is not ashamed to call vs his Brethren, doth suffer vs to be exercised with many & grieuous afflictions,
So likewise christ Iesus our blessed Saviour, who is not ashamed to call us his Brothers, does suffer us to be exercised with many & grievous afflictions,
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and when I haue tryed him, I will manifest my selfe vnto him. And though peraduenture this manifestation shall not bee by anie outwatd deliuerance in this life:
and when I have tried him, I will manifest my self unto him. And though Peradventure this manifestation shall not be by any outwatd deliverance in this life:
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Finally, this is another argument of vnspeakeable comfort to the children of God, that the greater their afflictions are, the greater shal their glorie be.
Finally, this is Another argument of unspeakable Comfort to the children of God, that the greater their afflictions Are, the greater shall their glory be.
As the Apostle Peter saith, If ye be rayled vpon for the name of Christ (and it is true likewise of all other afflictions) blessed are yee, for the Spirite of glorie,
As the Apostle Peter Says, If you be railed upon for the name of christ (and it is true likewise of all other afflictions) blessed Are ye, for the Spirit of glory,
For, after the manifold and great calamities which he indured so many yeares, he was exalted by Pharaoh, and as himselfe confesseth, was made Lord of all his house,
For, After the manifold and great calamities which he endured so many Years, he was exalted by Pharaoh, and as himself Confesses, was made Lord of all his house,
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hee was thirtie yeares olde when hee was aduaunced by Pharaoh: and he liued Gouernour of the land of Aegypt, till hee were an hundred and ten yeares olde.
he was thirtie Years old when he was advanced by Pharaoh: and he lived Governor of the land of Egypt, till he were an hundred and ten Years old.
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For the contempt and scorne which his brethren heaped vpon him, calling him Dreamer, &c. he was worshipped of them, with their faces downe to the ground.
For the contempt and scorn which his brothers heaped upon him, calling him Dreamer, etc. he was worshipped of them, with their faces down to the ground.
Whereas before he was contemned of all men, as a stranger, as a seruant and a prisoner, hee is now honored of all men, by bowing the knee at the Kings commaundement.
Whereas before he was contemned of all men, as a stranger, as a servant and a prisoner, he is now honoured of all men, by bowing the knee At the Kings Commandment.
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In a word, in steade of his fathers house, from which he was exiled and banished, he had dominion in all the land of Aegypt. So true is that saying euen of an heathen man, The greater torment a man indureth, the greater shall be his glory afterwards.
In a word, in stead of his Father's house, from which he was exiled and banished, he had dominion in all the land of Egypt. So true is that saying even of an heathen man, The greater torment a man Endureth, the greater shall be his glory afterwards.
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yet in the life to come, without all question, they shall finde the truth of that comfortable promise, deliuered by the Apostle, Our light affliction which is but for a moment, causeth vnto vs a far more excellent and eternall weight of glorie.
yet in the life to come, without all question, they shall find the truth of that comfortable promise, Delivered by the Apostle, Our Light affliction which is but for a moment, Causes unto us a Far more excellent and Eternal weight of glory.
Thirdly, this Doctrine serueth to admonish vs, that seeing affliction is the lot and portion of Gods children in this life, that therefore wee should prepare for it before it come.
Thirdly, this Doctrine serveth to admonish us, that seeing affliction is the lot and portion of God's children in this life, that Therefore we should prepare for it before it come.
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Whereas miserie that is fore-seene and premeditated, doth little hurt vs. Affliction is like the Basiliske, of which it is written, that if it see a man before hee see it, it killeth him;
Whereas misery that is foreseen and premeditated, does little hurt us Affliction is like the Basilisk, of which it is written, that if it see a man before he see it, it kills him;
If (saith hee) thou doest not make account, that whatsoeuer can befall, may come vnto thee, thou giuest aduersitie power and strength against thee, which, whosoeuer seeth first, hath weakened and abated. And in an other place:
If (Says he) thou dost not make account, that whatsoever can befall, may come unto thee, thou givest adversity power and strength against thee, which, whosoever sees First, hath weakened and abated. And in an other place:
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But rather acknowledge, that we haue deserued farre greater punishment, as Dauid saith, If thou Lord straitly markest our iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? If God should deale with the best of vs according to our deserts, we were neuer able to abide it.
But rather acknowledge, that we have deserved Far greater punishment, as David Says, If thou Lord straitly markest our iniquities, Oh Lord, who shall stand? If God should deal with the best of us according to our deserts, we were never able to abide it.
and the more we prouoke him to displeasure, & cause him to vse harder courses against vs. As a father, hauing an vnruly sonne, that will not take correction, binds him to a forme.
and the more we provoke him to displeasure, & cause him to use harder courses against us As a father, having an unruly son, that will not take correction, binds him to a Form.
and doe not sticke blasphemously to say, What profite haue these holy fellowes by keeping Gods commandements, or by walking humbly before the Lord of Hostes? Wee neuer regarded Gods seruice,
and do not stick blasphemously to say, What profit have these holy Fellows by keeping God's Commandments, or by walking humbly before the Lord of Hosts? we never regarded God's service,
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yet hee will not allow the wicked to insult ouer them, no more then a father that whippeth his sonne for his faults, will suffer his seruants spitefully to taunt and reproach him.
yet he will not allow the wicked to insult over them, no more then a father that whippeth his son for his Faults, will suffer his Servants spitefully to taunt and reproach him.
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But, as the bitter waters, which the Israelites complayned of in the wildernesse, were made sweet by a tree, which Moses by Gods direction cast into them:
But, as the bitter waters, which the Israelites complained of in the Wilderness, were made sweet by a tree, which Moses by God's direction cast into them:
That God, who by his mighty power commaunded the light to shine out of darkenesse, hath so ordered the matter in his heauenly wisedome, that euen those things, which to mans nature,
That God, who by his mighty power commanded the Light to shine out of darkness, hath so ordered the matter in his heavenly Wisdom, that even those things, which to men nature,
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In that hee saith, all things, hee excepteth nothing. Not onely prosperity but aduersity also, not onely good successe, but losses and casualties: not health onely but sickenes:
In that he Says, all things, he excepteth nothing. Not only Prosperity but adversity also, not only good success, but losses and casualties: not health only but sickness:
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First of all, it is a means to purge out the drosse of that naturall corruption that is within vs. So long as wee enioy prosperity, it is with vs as the Prophet saith of Moab, wee are like Wine that is setled on his lees,
First of all, it is a means to purge out the dross of that natural corruption that is within us So long as we enjoy Prosperity, it is with us as the Prophet Says of Moab, we Are like Wine that is settled on his lees,
So wee are full of the dregges of naturall corruption, till the Lord by affliction doe refine vs. Affliction (as one saith well) is vnto the children of God,
So we Are full of the dregs of natural corruption, till the Lord by affliction do refine us Affliction (as one Says well) is unto the children of God,
and we would not heare him: therefore is this trouble come vpon vs. Genesis 42.21. As one that is fast asleepe, will not awake vnlesse hee be raised by thrusting,
and we would not hear him: Therefore is this trouble come upon us Genesis 42.21. As one that is fast asleep, will not awake unless he be raised by thrusting,
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So that wee see that God vseth his corrections as Sermons, to call his children from their sinnes, which many times are more forcible and effectuall then any verball preaching.
So that we see that God uses his corrections as Sermons, to call his children from their Sins, which many times Are more forcible and effectual then any verbal preaching.
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Now what greater benefite can there be then this for a man to be brought to vnfained repentance for his sins, without which there can be no hope of forgiuenes. And therefore Bernard saith sweetely.
Now what greater benefit can there be then this for a man to be brought to unfeigned Repentance for his Sins, without which there can be no hope of forgiveness. And Therefore Bernard Says sweetly.
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So was it with Hagar when she had conceiued a child by her master Abraham, she was presently so lifted vp with pride, that she despised her mistris Sara, because shee was barren.
So was it with Hagar when she had conceived a child by her master Abraham, she was presently so lifted up with pride, that she despised her mistress Sarah, Because she was barren.
But afterwards, when her mistris had dealt roughly with her, and made her run away into the wildernes, she cried p•ccaui, and humbled herselfe vnder her hands.
But afterwards, when her mistress had dealt roughly with her, and made her run away into the Wilderness, she cried p•ccaui, and humbled herself under her hands.
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Yea Dauid himselfe, though otherwise an holy man, had a spice of this disease, as himselfe confesseth, In my prosperitie (saith he) I said I shall neuer be mooued.
Yea David himself, though otherwise an holy man, had a spice of this disease, as himself Confesses, In my Prosperity (Says he) I said I shall never be moved.
And this is the goodnesse of God towards vs, as Saint Augustine saith, That because the sweetnesse of earthly blessings doth deceiue vs and puffe vs vp, we should be humbled by the bitternes of affliction.
And this is the Goodness of God towards us, as Saint Augustine Says, That Because the sweetness of earthly blessings does deceive us and puff us up, we should be humbled by the bitterness of affliction.
When we are iudged, saith he, we are nurtered of the Lord, &c. The Lord knoweth, that a sonne set at libertie, runneth into such licentious courses, that he is a shame to his father,
When we Are judged, Says he, we Are nurtered of the Lord, etc. The Lord Knoweth, that a son Set At liberty, Runneth into such licentious courses, that he is a shame to his father,
That hee might cause man to turne away from his enterprise, &c. And Solomon hath a speech to the same purpose, that corrections for instruction are the way of life, to keepe and preserue a man from whooredome, and such like sinnes:
That he might cause man to turn away from his enterprise, etc. And Solomon hath a speech to the same purpose, that corrections for instruction Are the Way of life, to keep and preserve a man from whoredom, and such like Sins:
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Yea, euen they that neuer thought to pray, as Atheists, and wicked persons, when any trouble lyeth vpon them, are driuen to pray whether they will or no.
Yea, even they that never Thought to pray, as Atheists, and wicked Persons, when any trouble lies upon them, Are driven to pray whither they will or no.
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Others in danger of shipwracke, whose soule meltsth for trouble, &c. Howsoeuer peraduenture in the time of their prosperity, they cared but alittle for the Lord,
Others in danger of shipwreck, whose soul meltsth for trouble, etc. Howsoever Peradventure in the time of their Prosperity, they cared but alittle for the Lord,
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So was it with the mariners that entertained Ionah, when they were afraid of their liues, by reason of the mightie tempest that God sent vpon them, they cried euery man to his God.
So was it with the Mariners that entertained Jonah, when they were afraid of their lives, by reason of the mighty tempest that God sent upon them, they cried every man to his God.
And the prowd king of Nineueh, with all his people, when they heard the sodaine destruction that was threatned against thē by the preaching of Ionah, they cried mightily vnto God. And that wicked Manasseh, who did very much euill in the sight of the Lord to anger him:
And the proud King of Nineveh, with all his people, when they herd the sudden destruction that was threatened against them by the preaching of Jonah, they cried mightily unto God. And that wicked Manasses, who did very much evil in the sighed of the Lord to anger him:
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but thou saidst, I will not heare &c. And so Dauid saith of the wicked that because his wayes alway prosper, and the iudgements of God are high aboue his sight:
but thou Said, I will not hear etc. And so David Says of the wicked that Because his ways always prosper, and the Judgments of God Are high above his sighed:
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And wee reade in many places of the Booke of Iudges, That howsoeuer in their prosperity they were vntoward & carelesse of God, yet when God raised vp any new enemies against them, they cryed vnto him.
And we read in many places of the Book of Judges, That howsoever in their Prosperity they were untoward & careless of God, yet when God raised up any new enemies against them, they cried unto him.
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Yea our Sauior Christ himselfe, thogh all his lifetime hee was much conuersant in prayer, sometime rising earely in the morning before day, and sometime spending the whole night therein:
Yea our Saviour christ himself, though all his lifetime he was much conversant in prayer, sometime rising early in the morning before day, and sometime spending the Whole night therein:
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Though man were created after the Image of God, and aduaunced to great honour, yet if God let him alone, hee will become like vnto the beasts that perish, as Dauid saith.
Though man were created After the Image of God, and advanced to great honour, yet if God let him alone, he will become like unto the beasts that perish, as David Says.
Where hee sheweth that necessitie requireth, that hee should holde them in with seuere Discipline and sharpe corrections, comparing them to wanton and vnruly cattell, which must bee kept in with thornes and hedges,
Where he shows that necessity requires, that he should hold them in with severe Discipline and sharp corrections, comparing them to wanton and unruly cattle, which must be kept in with thorns and hedges,
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hee taketh away those outward blessings which puffed it vp, and made it swell, and loadeth it with one affliction after another, that so he may beate it downe and bring it into subiection.
he Takes away those outward blessings which puffed it up, and made it swell, and loadeth it with one affliction After Another, that so he may beat it down and bring it into subjection.
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Now as he that were to enter a single combate, with an aduersary that were stronger then himselfe, would be glad of some bodie would first weaken and foyle him, that so he might the more easily ouercome him:
Now as he that were to enter a single combat, with an adversary that were Stronger then himself, would be glad of Some body would First weaken and foil him, that so he might the more Easily overcome him:
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Such is the corruption of our nature, that we doate too much on this world. We are like to foolish children, that would not willingly be weaned from the breast,
Such is the corruption of our nature, that we dote too much on this world. We Are like to foolish children, that would not willingly be weaned from the breast,
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and make them bitter to vs. The children of Israel, though they were grieuously afflicted in Aegypt, to make them more earnestly desire to possesse the land of Canaan: yet we see how hardly they were brought to depart from thence.
and make them bitter to us The children of Israel, though they were grievously afflicted in Egypt, to make them more earnestly desire to possess the land of Canaan: yet we see how hardly they were brought to depart from thence.
Yea, when they were in the way to Canaan, they would often haue returned backe againe into Aegypt to their flesh-pots, their fish, their cucumbers, their pepons, &c. If they had liued in preferrement there,
Yea, when they were in the Way to Canaan, they would often have returned back again into Egypt to their fleshpots, their Fish, their cucumbers, their pepons, etc. If they had lived in preferment there,
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What would we do if we neuer had any thing to molest vs? It is a lamentable thing to consider that our mindes should bee so dazeled with the glittring shew of riches, plesures & honors,
What would we do if we never had any thing to molest us? It is a lamentable thing to Consider that our minds should be so dazzled with the glittering show of riches, pleasures & honours,
as they cannot look to heauē, that our hearts should be so oppressed and weighed downe with couetousnes and ambition, that they can not raise vp themselues vnto celestiall cogitations,
as they cannot look to heaven, that our hearts should be so oppressed and weighed down with covetousness and ambition, that they can not raise up themselves unto celestial cogitations,
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And therfore the Lord in mercy to preuent this euill, doth by daily experience of miseries, put his children in minde of the vanity of all earthly things, lest they should promise to themselues a constant and continuall peace in this world, hee suffereth them many times to bee disquieted and molested, with warres, with tumults, with robberies, and other iniuries:
And Therefore the Lord in mercy to prevent this evil, does by daily experience of misery's, put his children in mind of the vanity of all earthly things, lest they should promise to themselves a constant and continual peace in this world, he suffers them many times to be disquieted and molested, with wars, with tumults, with robberies, and other injuries:
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lest they should with too much greedines gape after brittle and inconstant riches, or should too much rest in those which they doe possesse, God bringeth them to pouerty, sometimes by banishment, sometimes by barrennes of the earth, sometimes by fire, sometimes by one meanes,
lest they should with too much greediness gape After brittle and inconstant riches, or should too much rest in those which they do possess, God brings them to poverty, sometime by banishment, sometime by Barrenness of the earth, sometime by fire, sometime by one means,
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and sometimes by another, lest they should take too much delight in the comfortes of marriage, he eyther causeth them to be vexed with the shrewdnesse of their wiues,
and sometime by Another, lest they should take too much delight in the comforts of marriage, he either Causes them to be vexed with the shrewdness of their wives,
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yet, lest they should either swell with vaine-glorie, or reioyce with foolish confidence, he chasteneth them with sickenesse and diseases, that they may learne how fraile and vnstable all earthly things are,
yet, lest they should either swell with vainglory, or rejoice with foolish confidence, he Chasteneth them with sickness and diseases, that they may Learn how frail and unstable all earthly things Are,
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And thus the Lord in his vnspeakeable goodnes many times diminisheth the health of our bodies, that we may more earnestly desire the saluation of our souls.
And thus the Lord in his unspeakable Goodness many times diminisheth the health of our bodies, that we may more earnestly desire the salvation of our Souls.
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And therefore, as Zeno hauing suffered shipwracke, became the Scholler of Crates, and studied Philosophie, and after said it was an happie shipwracke that made him affect such excellent knowledge:
And Therefore, as Zeno having suffered shipwreck, became the Scholar of Crates, and studied Philosophy, and After said it was an happy shipwreck that made him affect such excellent knowledge:
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So may wee say much more truly It was a blessed sicknes, a blessed pouerty, a blessed imprisonment &c, that caused vs to looke towardes the kingdome of heauen.
So may we say much more truly It was a blessed sickness, a blessed poverty, a blessed imprisonment etc., that caused us to look towards the Kingdom of heaven.
And the Apostle hath a saying to the same purpose, that when we are iudged we are chastened of the Lord because we should not be condemned with the world When a man is desperately about to cast himselfe into the fire,
And the Apostle hath a saying to the same purpose, that when we Are judged we Are chastened of the Lord Because we should not be condemned with the world When a man is desperately about to cast himself into the fire,
or to drowne himselfe in the water, can any do him a greater benefite then to preuent him and saue his life? So there cannot be a greater benefit to vs,
or to drown himself in the water, can any doe him a greater benefit then to prevent him and save his life? So there cannot be a greater benefit to us,
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As the Apostle saith of the Thessalonians, that by persecutions and tribulations which they suffered, they were counted woorthie of the kingdome of God.
As the Apostle Says of the Thessalonians, that by persecutions and tribulations which they suffered, they were counted worthy of the Kingdom of God.
Secondly, affliction prepareth vs for heauen, because it is a meanes to worke holines in vs, without which no man shall euer see the Lord, as the Apostle saith.
Secondly, affliction Prepareth us for heaven, Because it is a means to work holiness in us, without which no man shall ever see the Lord, as the Apostle Says.
We see then by all these gracious effects and blessed fruits which affl ction bringeth with it, that Dauid had good cause to say, It is good for mee that I haue beene afflicted.
We see then by all these gracious effects and blessed fruits which affl ction brings with it, that David had good cause to say, It is good for me that I have been afflicted.
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first of all, to labour to perswade our selues of this great and excellent good that affliction bringeth with it, that so we may count it exceeding ioy when we fall into it.
First of all, to labour to persuade our selves of this great and excellent good that affliction brings with it, that so we may count it exceeding joy when we fallen into it.
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I confesse it seemeth otherwise to flesh and bloud. For, as the Apostle saith truely, no chastising for the present seemeth to be ioyous, but grieuous.
I confess it seems otherwise to Flesh and blood. For, as the Apostle Says truly, no chastising for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous.
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But when he layeth him downe, he saith, when shall I rise, and the night bee gone? and, he is full with tossing to and fro vnto the dawning of the day.
But when he Layeth him down, he Says, when shall I rise, and the night be gone? and, he is full with tossing to and from unto the dawning of the day.
And therefore our Sauiour Christ himselfe, as he was man, and so partaker of our infirmities, felt in his flesh a loathnesse to haue tasted of that bitter cup of his Passion, his soule was heauie vnto the death, and therefore hee besought his Father, that if it were possible it might passe from him:
And Therefore our Saviour christ himself, as he was man, and so partaker of our infirmities, felt in his Flesh a loathness to have tasted of that bitter cup of his Passion, his soul was heavy unto the death, and Therefore he besought his Father, that if it were possible it might pass from him:
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though it be in it selfe most bitter and vnsauoury, yet the Lord our most skilfull Physition, maketh most soueraigne medicines thereof, to heale the infirmities of his children, whereby it becommeth more profitable to them then (by reason of their corruption) prosperitie could euer be.
though it be in it self most bitter and unsavoury, yet the Lord our most skilful physician, makes most sovereign medicines thereof, to heal the infirmities of his children, whereby it becomes more profitable to them then (by reason of their corruption) Prosperity could ever be.
so the children of God, if they abound with prosperity, are easily corrupted, but being exercised by the crosse, they are preserued from the infection of sinne.
so the children of God, if they abound with Prosperity, Are Easily corrupted, but being exercised by the cross, they Are preserved from the infection of sin.
It is as grieuous a sinne as we can commit, to harden our hearts when Gods hand is vpon vs. As the Lord complained of the Iewes, I haue smitten your children in vaine, they haue receiued no correction. And in an other place.
It is as grievous a sin as we can commit, to harden our hearts when God's hand is upon us As the Lord complained of the Iewes, I have smitten your children in vain, they have received no correction. And in an other place.
Let vs therfore blesse our selues from this height of iniquitie, and let vs pray to God, to sanctifie all our corrections and chasticements vnto vs, that wee may bee bettered and reformed by them:
Let us Therefore bless our selves from this height of iniquity, and let us pray to God, to sanctify all our corrections and chastisements unto us, that we may be bettered and reformed by them:
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So shall they be infallible arguments of his fatherly loue towards vs: otherwise they will be fearfull tokens of his wrath, and certaine pledges of our condemnation.
So shall they be infallible Arguments of his fatherly love towards us: otherwise they will be fearful tokens of his wrath, and certain pledges of our condemnation.
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A man that is pained with the stone, patiently yeeldeth himselfe to be cut and tortured by the Physition, because hee knoweth it is a means to preserue his life.
A man that is pained with the stone, patiently yields himself to be Cut and tortured by the physician, Because he Knoweth it is a means to preserve his life.
and shall not wee much more be willing, to suffer Gods sharpest corrections for the benefite of our soules? especially, seeing our owne sinnes haue deserued the greatest punishments that GOD can inflict.
and shall not we much more be willing, to suffer God's Sharpest corrections for the benefit of our Souls? especially, seeing our own Sins have deserved the greatest punishments that GOD can inflict.
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An olde Courtier that had serued Caligula, Claudius, and Nero, three cruell tyrants, Emperours of Rome, being demaunded how he could escape the dangers of those times, wherein so many worthie Cittizens were put to death. Hee answerd:
an old Courtier that had served Caligula, Claudius, and Nero, three cruel Tyrants, emperors of Room, being demanded how he could escape the dangers of those times, wherein so many worthy Citizens were put to death. He answered:
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how much more should wee submitte our selues with all meeknesse to beare the louing corrections of our most merciful Father? And howsoeuer it may seeme, that God layeth heauier and sorer afflictions vpon vs, then vpon many others:
how much more should we submit our selves with all meekness to bear the loving corrections of our most merciful Father? And howsoever it may seem, that God Layeth Heavier and Sorer afflictions upon us, then upon many Others:
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when he was past hope of life (for there is none so wretched, but will make a shew of holinesse then) but when hee was recouered of his sickenesse, hee made a holy Song of thankesgiuing, wherein hee professeth the care that hee would haue of Gods seruice for the time to come:
when he was passed hope of life (for there is none so wretched, but will make a show of holiness then) but when he was recovered of his sickness, he made a holy Song of thanksgiving, wherein he Professes the care that he would have of God's service for the time to come:
but when it is gone, they are as badde as euer they were. So long as they feele the hand of GOD vpon them, they promise great reformation, but all is but hypocrisie.
but when it is gone, they Are as bad as ever they were. So long as they feel the hand of GOD upon them, they promise great Reformation, but all is but hypocrisy.
And herein they are like children, who while the rodde is on their backs, promise great matters, that they will neuer do the like againe but they remember that promise no longer then they feele the smart of the rodde.
And herein they Are like children, who while the rod is on their backs, promise great matters, that they will never do the like again but they Remember that promise no longer then they feel the smart of the rod.
Non frangit in bonis perferendi tolerandique virtutem, nec eradicat ex animo pietatem, sed exercitatam facit foecundiorem. De Civ. Dei lib. 1. ca. 13.
Non Frangit in bonis perferendi tolerandique virtutem, nec eradicat ex animo pietatem, sed exercitatam facit foecundiorem. De Civ. Dei lib. 1. circa 13.
