even Abraham, who has the high Honour to be Intituled, The Friend of God: And since he seems to be set forth as a Pattern and Precedent for our imitation, I shall,
even Abraham, who has the high Honour to be Entitled, The Friend of God: And since he seems to be Set forth as a Pattern and Precedent for our imitation, I shall,
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Tho' probably the Scripture here referred to, may principally respect the Special Promise of God made unto Abraham touching a numerous Issue when stricken in Years;
Though probably the Scripture Here referred to, may principally respect the Special Promise of God made unto Abraham touching a numerous Issue when stricken in years;
according as it is written in Gen. 15. where, upon this assurance when Sarah his Wife was naturally past Childbearing, it is said ( v. 6.) That he believed in the Lord,
according as it is written in Gen. 15. where, upon this assurance when Sarah his Wife was naturally passed Childbearing, it is said (v. 6.) That he believed in the Lord,
yet is it not sufficient to support the confidence of such presumptuous Believers as rely upon a speculative Faith, expecting to be justified and saved by it.
yet is it not sufficient to support the confidence of such presumptuous Believers as rely upon a speculative Faith, expecting to be justified and saved by it.
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For this passage is not to be consider'd singly and alone, but must be taken in conjunction with an antecedent and a subsequent Act, with what went before it, and what follow'd after it;
For this passage is not to be considered singly and alone, but must be taken in conjunction with an antecedent and a subsequent Act, with what went before it, and what followed After it;
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You must note then, that besides God's knowing the sincerity and stedfastness of Abraham's Faith at the time when he counted it to him for righteousness, upon his not staggering at the strange Promise through Unbelief, He had already experienc'd it;
You must note then, that beside God's knowing the sincerity and steadfastness of Abraham's Faith At the time when he counted it to him for righteousness, upon his not staggering At the strange Promise through Unbelief, He had already experienced it;
but made haste and delayed not to fulfil the Commandment of his God; not scrupling to part with his present possessions, in considence of God's provision;
but made haste and delayed not to fulfil the Commandment of his God; not Scrutining to part with his present possessions, in confidence of God's provision;
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and followed, not knowing whither he should be led, as we read in Gen. 12. This was such a signal instance of his resignation to the Divine Will in an intire dependance upon God, that the Inspired Apostle ranks it amongst the most worthy fruits of a true Faith, saying ( Heb. 11.8.) By faith Abraham when he was called to go into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obey'd;
and followed, not knowing whither he should be led, as we read in Gen. 12. This was such a signal instance of his resignation to the Divine Will in an entire dependence upon God, that the Inspired Apostle ranks it among the most worthy fruits of a true Faith, saying (Hebrew 11.8.) By faith Abraham when he was called to go into a place which he should After receive for an inheritance, obeyed;
or rather sojourn'd here in the Land of Promise as in a strange Country, the word of the Lord came unto him in a vision, saying, (Gen. 15.1.) Fear not, Abraham: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward;
or rather sojourned Here in the Land of Promise as in a strange Country, the word of the Lord Come unto him in a vision, saying, (Gen. 15.1.) fear not, Abraham: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward;
which is as if he should have said, Let nothing daunt or discourage thee, forasmuch as I will still stand by thee, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee;
which is as if he should have said, Let nothing daunt or discourage thee, forasmuch as I will still stand by thee, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee;
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and therefore he takes this occasion (not out of any diffidence, but from a longing desire to see the accomplishment) I say, he takes this occasion with humble confidence to put God in mind of a former Promise thitherto expected by his Servant,
and Therefore he Takes this occasion (not out of any diffidence, but from a longing desire to see the accomplishment) I say, he Takes this occasion with humble confidence to put God in mind of a former Promise thitherto expected by his Servant,
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but, knowing him to be faithful that promised, and able also to perform it, he believed God, and it was imputed [ or accounted ] unto him for righteousness.
but, knowing him to be faithful that promised, and able also to perform it, he believed God, and it was imputed [ or accounted ] unto him for righteousness.
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for unless he had justified this his professed Faith by a suitable action in time of trial, we have no reason to think he would have been justified by himself.
for unless he had justified this his professed Faith by a suitable actium in time of trial, we have no reason to think he would have been justified by himself.
There was no need that God (to whom all things future are present, and so may well be called by him as tho' they were) should wait the issue and event;
There was no need that God (to whom all things future Are present, and so may well be called by him as though they were) should wait the issue and event;
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And now that God has really an Eye to this very thing in imputing righteousness unto Abraham, is very evident from the words immediately foregoing and following my Text:
And now that God has really an Eye to this very thing in imputing righteousness unto Abraham, is very evident from the words immediately foregoing and following my Text:
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for in the Two Verses next before the Text, we read expresly that Abraham our Father was justified by Works, and that particularly when he had offer'd his Son Isaac upon the Altar, whereby his Faith was made perfect.
for in the Two Verses next before the Text, we read expressly that Abraham our Father was justified by Works, and that particularly when he had offered his Son Isaac upon the Altar, whereby his Faith was made perfect.
For which purpose he alledges the Example of Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, affirming that he was therefore justified because he obey'd: Ye see then (says the Apostle just after the passage cited in my Text) how that by Works a man is justified, and not by Faith only:
For which purpose he alleges the Exampl of Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, affirming that he was Therefore justified Because he obeyed: You see then (Says the Apostle just After the passage cited in my Text) how that by Works a man is justified, and not by Faith only:
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and thence argues against the boasted righteousness of the Jews, in observing the Mosaick Law, especially the discriminating parts of it, which they were wont to press as necessary to Justification,
and thence argues against the boasted righteousness of the jews, in observing the Mosaic Law, especially the discriminating parts of it, which they were wont to press as necessary to Justification,
such as Circumcision, Sacrifices, the Mosaick differences of clean and unclean Meats, as also their setting up a meer human Righteousness, in consisting in outward Acts, and the like.
such as Circumcision, Sacrifices, the Mosaic differences of clean and unclean Meats, as also their setting up a mere human Righteousness, in consisting in outward Acts, and the like.
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And that these are what he means by Works, is evident from his declaring to those who laid so much stress upon them as to trust wholly to them, that Abraham's righteousness was imputed when uncircumcised;
And that these Are what he means by Works, is evident from his declaring to those who laid so much stress upon them as to trust wholly to them, that Abraham's righteousness was imputed when uncircumcised;
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The Law of Moses being the Law of their Commonwealth, whose breaches were triable in their own Courts, the manner of the Jews was to esteem themselves righteous in the Eye of their Law,
The Law of Moses being the Law of their Commonwealth, whose Breaches were triable in their own Courts, the manner of the jews was to esteem themselves righteous in the Eye of their Law,
Hereupon measuring themselves only by external Acts (which alone are cognizable in human Courts) the orderly Livers among them made no more scruple of asserting their Righteousness in the Eye of their Law,
Hereupon measuring themselves only by external Acts (which alone Are cognizable in human Courts) the orderly Livers among them made no more scruple of asserting their Righteousness in the Eye of their Law,
So that upon the whole matter, when St. Paul affirms that Abraham was justified by Faith, and not by Works, without all peradventure he means such a lively Faith as did constantly demonstrate its sincerity by suitable affections and actions;
So that upon the Whole matter, when Saint Paul affirms that Abraham was justified by Faith, and not by Works, without all Peradventure he means such a lively Faith as did constantly demonstrate its sincerity by suitable affections and actions;
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Agreeably hereunto, it is observable, That when the same Apostle speaks of Abraham 's Faith in another Epistle, where he makes it his business to magnify and extol it exceedingly (and so cannot be thought to have omitted what was most praise-worthy,) he takes no notice of his believing the Promise, but makes mention only of his obeying the Command; as may be seen in Heb. 11.17, 18. By Faith [ saith he ] Abraham, when he was tried offer'd up Isaac:
Agreeably hereunto, it is observable, That when the same Apostle speaks of Abraham is Faith in Another Epistle, where he makes it his business to magnify and extol it exceedingly (and so cannot be Thought to have omitted what was most praiseworthy,) he Takes no notice of his believing the Promise, but makes mention only of his obeying the Command; as may be seen in Hebrew 11.17, 18. By Faith [ Says he ] Abraham, when he was tried offered up Isaac:
It seems some time after the Promise to Abraham was fulfilled, in that Sarah his Wife conceived and brought forth a Son, it pleased God (as he had purposed of old) to make a further trial of his Faith, such as might deserve to be a standing Monument throughout all Ages to the end of the World.
It seems Some time After the Promise to Abraham was fulfilled, in that Sarah his Wife conceived and brought forth a Son, it pleased God (as he had purposed of old) to make a further trial of his Faith, such as might deserve to be a standing Monument throughout all Ages to the end of the World.
Abraham did not more easily believe the strange Promise, than he readily obey'd this hard Command; for, instead of murmuring (like those of whom we read of in Mic. 6.7.) and saying, Shall I give my first-born for my transgression? the fruit of my Body for the sin of my Soul? Instead of halting between Two Opinions,
Abraham did not more Easily believe the strange Promise, than he readily obeyed this hard Command; for, instead of murmuring (like those of whom we read of in Mic. 6.7.) and saying, Shall I give my firstborn for my Transgression? the fruit of my Body for the since of my Soul? Instead of halting between Two Opinions,
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or expostulating, doubting, and disputing whether he should not destroy the Promise, by obeying a Command which seemingly put him upon cutting off the hopes of a numerous Posterity with his own hand: Behold!
or expostulating, doubting, and disputing whither he should not destroy the Promise, by obeying a Command which seemingly put him upon cutting off the hope's of a numerous Posterity with his own hand: Behold!
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he presently prepared to set forth upon this unwelcome Expedition, with the same forwardness as he had done formerly when he quitted the Land of his Nativity, upon the prospect which his Faith in God gave him of that Inheritance which he now enjoy'd, together with the Heir of Promise.
he presently prepared to Set forth upon this unwelcome Expedition, with the same forwardness as he had done formerly when he quit the Land of his Nativity, upon the prospect which his Faith in God gave him of that Inheritance which he now enjoyed, together with the Heir of Promise.
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and having so done, he stretched forth his Hand, and took the Knife to Slay his Son. But the Angel of the Covenant interpos'd with a Counter Injunction, and so stopt the Execution;
and having so done, he stretched forth his Hand, and took the Knife to Slay his Son. But the Angel of the Covenant interposed with a Counter Injunction, and so stopped the Execution;
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declaring that God was so well satisfied with his real Purpose, and holy Resolution, as to accept the Will for the Deed. For tho' Isaac was not actually offer'd or Slain by his Father;
declaring that God was so well satisfied with his real Purpose, and holy Resolution, as to accept the Will for the Deed. For though Isaac was not actually offered or Slave by his Father;
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who had gone so far in it, as to come to the very last act of it, Abraham received this Testimony from Heaven, ( v. 12. of the forecited Chap.) Now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not witheld thy Son, thine only Son from me:
who had gone so Far in it, as to come to the very last act of it, Abraham received this Testimony from Heaven, (v. 12. of the forecited Chap.) Now I know that thou Fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy Son, thine only Son from me:
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We are not to imagine, That Abraham was acted by any such Enthusiastick Principle as that which influenced those who made their Children pass through the Fire to Molech, offering their Sons and their Daughters unto Devils:
We Are not to imagine, That Abraham was acted by any such Enthusiastic Principle as that which influenced those who made their Children pass through the Fire to Molech, offering their Sons and their Daughters unto Devils:
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He could have no other Motive or Inducement (in a Country where this piece of cruelty was never practised) save only his heart's desire to please God, by declining no instance of Obedience,
He could have no other Motive or Inducement (in a Country where this piece of cruelty was never practised) save only his heart's desire to please God, by declining no instance of obedience,
and do so mightily heighten or enhaunce the Worth and Excellency of that admirable Faith which Abraham shewed in performing such a singular instance of Obedience;
and do so mightily heighten or enhance the Worth and Excellency of that admirable Faith which Abraham showed in performing such a singular instance of obedience;
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that such a man should so overcome his natural Affection to him (which must needs be exceeding great) as to forego all the mighty Expectations he had from him,
that such a man should so overcome his natural Affection to him (which must needs be exceeding great) as to forego all the mighty Expectations he had from him,
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If he had done it instantly, or in the Moment that he receiv'd the Command, it might have been interpreted the sudden, precipitant, inconsiderate Act of one terrified with a Dream, or scared with a Vision:
If he had done it instantly, or in the Moment that he received the Command, it might have been interpreted the sudden, precipitant, inconsiderate Act of one terrified with a Dream, or scared with a Vision:
But to do it so many days after the Command was given by Him who has undoubtedly an uncontroulable Dispensing Power (and consequently a right to suspend the Sixth or any other Commandment at pleasure);
But to do it so many days After the Command was given by Him who has undoubtedly an uncontrollable Dispensing Power (and consequently a right to suspend the Sixth or any other Commandment At pleasure);
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For he did not make haste to Slay his Son out of any fright he was in lest God should have Slain him, or stript him of his Estate if he had disobey'd:
For he did not make haste to Slay his Son out of any fright he was in lest God should have Slave him, or stripped him of his Estate if he had disobeyed:
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and shewn you that the Two Apostles, notwithstanding their seeming Difference, are at a perfect Agreement, it is now high time that I enquire into ours, and let you see what is required in it, in order to a Christian's being justified by it;
and shown you that the Two Apostles, notwithstanding their seeming Difference, Are At a perfect Agreement, it is now high time that I inquire into ours, and let you see what is required in it, in order to a Christian's being justified by it;
Faith being in it self one part of the condition of our Happiness, and also instrumental to work the rest, 'tis no less than necessary to be thoroughly informed what it is,
Faith being in it self one part of the condition of our Happiness, and also instrumental to work the rest, it's no less than necessary to be thoroughly informed what it is,
For tho' it be above 1600 years since it was first preach'd, it is still needful to be inculcated and explain'd, especially in an Age when too many who are such loose livers as to have little or no fear of God before their Eyes, would pass for True Believers, barely because they retain so much of the Form of Godliness,
For though it be above 1600 Years since it was First preached, it is still needful to be inculcated and explained, especially in an Age when too many who Are such lose livers as to have little or no Fear of God before their Eyes, would pass for True Believers, barely Because they retain so much of the From of Godliness,
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and Sanctifier of Mankind, the most dissolute Person, one that is abominable, disobedient, and to every good work reprobate, might look to be justified. But the case is otherwise;
and Sanctifier of Mankind, the most dissolute Person, one that is abominable, disobedient, and to every good work Reprobate, might look to be justified. But the case is otherwise;
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This might easily be evinced by an Induction of particulars, but since the time will not permit me to enlarge, I shall confine my self to one or two Generals.
This might Easily be evinced by an Induction of particulars, but since the time will not permit me to enlarge, I shall confine my self to one or two Generals.
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God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the Fathers [ as by Visions, by Voices from Heaven, by the coming of his Spirit upon the Prophets,
God who At sundry times and in diverse manners spoke in time passed unto the Father's [ as by Visions, by Voices from Heaven, by the coming of his Spirit upon the prophets,
for all that shall live godly in Christ Jesus, passing the time of their sojourning here in fear, such fear as is productive and perfective of Holiness, by cleansing us from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit.
for all that shall live godly in christ jesus, passing the time of their sojourning Here in Fear, such Fear as is productive and perfective of Holiness, by cleansing us from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit.
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Now if we believe this as firmly as Abraham did that which was but a Type of this, it will certainly incline us to do as he did, who knew no more of Canaan than we do of Heaven;
Now if we believe this as firmly as Abraham did that which was but a Type of this, it will Certainly incline us to do as he did, who knew no more of Canaan than we do of Heaven;
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I say, if we be as verily persuaded of what we read, as he was of what he heard, we cannot chuse but express the same care and forwardness to observe what is written, as he did to comply with what was spoken, as necessary to get into it,
I say, if we be as verily persuaded of what we read, as he was of what he herd, we cannot choose but express the same care and forwardness to observe what is written, as he did to comply with what was spoken, as necessary to get into it,
That is to say, We shall be effectually disposed to live like Strangers and Pilgrims upon Earth, behaving our selves as it becomes those who profess that we have no continuing City here,
That is to say, We shall be effectually disposed to live like Strangers and Pilgrim's upon Earth, behaving our selves as it becomes those who profess that we have no Continuing city Here,
In like manner our believing the Promise, which Christ has made us of entring into the Kingdom of Heaven, must prompt us to obey the Precepts which he has given us conducing to it,
In like manner our believing the Promise, which christ has made us of entering into the Kingdom of Heaven, must prompt us to obey the Precepts which he has given us conducing to it,
All must be left for Christ's sake, if we mean to inherit Everlasting Life, Mat. 19.29. That is, We must abandon our Possessions and nearest Relations, when they can be no longer enjoyed with a good Conscience;
All must be left for Christ's sake, if we mean to inherit Everlasting Life, Mathew 19.29. That is, We must abandon our Possessions and nearest Relations, when they can be no longer enjoyed with a good Conscience;
as to prefer me and my service before all secular Interests whatsoever, he is not meet to be partaker of the Inheritance with the Saints in Light here, or Glory hereafter.
as to prefer me and my service before all secular Interests whatsoever, he is not meet to be partaker of the Inheritance with the Saints in Light Here, or Glory hereafter.
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If this seem very difficult, or be thought above our ability, let us remember, That all things are possible to him that believeth, and nothing is too hard for a Faith which looks at the things which are not seen and are Eternal.
If this seem very difficult, or be Thought above our ability, let us Remember, That all things Are possible to him that Believeth, and nothing is too hard for a Faith which looks At the things which Are not seen and Are Eternal.
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You have heard of the Faith of Abraham, or his believing God, and how that in Vertue of that belief, at God's Command he left his Country, his Kindred,
You have herd of the Faith of Abraham, or his believing God, and how that in Virtue of that belief, At God's Command he left his Country, his Kindred,
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it being more easy to overcome than to overlook the greatest difficulties that can occur in the passage, from the inviting, the ravishing transporting Prospect of that provision which Christ has made for us in his Father's House, where there are so many Mansions,
it being more easy to overcome than to overlook the greatest difficulties that can occur in the passage, from the inviting, the ravishing transporting Prospect of that provision which christ has made for us in his Father's House, where there Are so many Mansions,
We read expresly, That the Church is Founded on a Rock, and are assured by the All-powerful Head of it, That the Gates of Hell shall never prevail against it.
We read expressly, That the Church is Founded on a Rock, and Are assured by the All-powerful Head of it, That the Gates of Hell shall never prevail against it.
though the Heathen should rage, or the Kings of the Earth take counsel together, and with one consent be Confederate against her to destroy her, 'twill not so fill us with fear as to drive us to Despair,
though the Heathen should rage, or the Kings of the Earth take counsel together, and with one consent be Confederate against her to destroy her, it'll not so fill us with Fear as to drive us to Despair,
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therefore shall she not be removed, God shall help her and that right early. Had the Church no Nursing Father, none other to Fight for her but only God,
Therefore shall she not be removed, God shall help her and that right early. Had the Church no Nursing Father, none other to Fight for her but only God,
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did we but unfeignedly believe this, we should not be so prone to crucify our selves with the fear of being hurt by any Persecutions through those Evils which the Malice of Men or Devils may at any time devise:
did we but unfeignedly believe this, we should not be so prove to crucify our selves with the Fear of being hurt by any Persecutions through those Evils which the Malice of Men or Devils may At any time devise:
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yet if we believe verily that he who Orders all Events, and brings good out of Evil, will cause the very worst to work together for the good of his People, a lively Faith will dispose us to pass our time in rest and quietness,
yet if we believe verily that he who Order all Events, and brings good out of Evil, will cause the very worst to work together for the good of his People, a lively Faith will dispose us to pass our time in rest and quietness,
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as in Ezek. 14. Since He that stay'd Abraham 's hand when the knife was at Isaac 's Throat, can with the same ease put a stop to the progress of the destroying Angel in a moment;
as in Ezekiel 14. Since He that stayed Abraham is hand when the knife was At Isaac is Throat, can with the same ease put a stop to the progress of the destroying Angel in a moment;
or in the A postle's Language, I will not cast away my confidence, which hath great recompence of reward, but will still commit the keeping of my soul to Him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
or in the A postle's Language, I will not cast away my confidence, which hath great recompense of reward, but will still commit the keeping of my soul to Him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
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If then any be apt to torment themselves before the time, by formidable apprehensions of threatning Evils, they would do well to consider the passage of our Saviour in Mat. 8.25, 26. where we read, that whilst Christ was in a Ship at Sea with his Disciples, there arose a great Tempest, which filled the Disciples with so much dread,
If then any be apt to torment themselves before the time, by formidable apprehensions of threatening Evils, they would do well to Consider the passage of our Saviour in Mathew 8.25, 26. where we read, that while christ was in a Ship At Sea with his Disciples, there arose a great Tempest, which filled the Disciples with so much dread,
Now since Christ (who is gone up on High and there invested with Power to save unto the utmost all that call upon him) has promised, saying, Lo, I am with you always,
Now since christ (who is gone up on High and there invested with Power to save unto the utmost all that call upon him) has promised, saying, Lo, I am with you always,
as to act in all things according to it, and that with so much steadiness, as never to swerve from the Commandments upon any the most specious pretext;
as to act in all things according to it, and that with so much steadiness, as never to swerve from the commandments upon any the most specious pretext;
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never presuming to set aside a known Duty upon the pretence of Necessity, or by the plea of Providence, but (by the Example of Abraham ) still to do the thing which God Commands,
never presuming to Set aside a known Duty upon the pretence of Necessity, or by the plea of Providence, but (by the Exampl of Abraham) still to do the thing which God Commands,
and leave the issue and success to Him; nothing doubting, but that if in all our ways we acknowledge Him by ruling our selves after his Word, he will surely bring it to pass, effecting what is best;
and leave the issue and success to Him; nothing doubting, but that if in all our ways we acknowledge Him by ruling our selves After his Word, he will surely bring it to pass, effecting what is best;
To Conclude then, Let us not Believe in Word, neither in Tongue, but in Deed and in Truth, Obeying from the Heart the Form of Doctrine delivered to the Saints,
To Conclude then, Let us not Believe in Word, neither in Tongue, but in Deed and in Truth, Obeying from the Heart the From of Doctrine Delivered to the Saints,
